FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Please Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 State Testing Schedule:
All 7th & 8th grade students will be testing Math & ELA CMAS in their Math & ELA classes Monday, April 8-Monday, April 15.
Wednesday, April 17- SAT 11 & CMAS Science 8 testing (NO SCHOOL for grades 7, 9, 10, 12)
SAT 11 testing: 8:30-12:00 approximately
CMAS Science 8 testing: 8:30-1:15pm approximately (please bring sack lunch)
Thursday, April 18-PSAT 10 & PSAT 9 testing morning, CMAS Science 11 afternoon (NO SCHOOL for grades 7, 8, 12)
PSAT 9 & 10 testing: 8:30-11:30 approximately
CMAS Science 11: 1:00-3:00pm approximately
PRINCIPAL NOTES
This month has been full of events where JA has welcomed our entire community with Summit Academy and Elementary students as regular visitors to the building. It has been just amazing to see so many homeschoolers a part of our winter basketball season, including three who were honored at senior night. Registration for spring sports includes many members of our extended school community.
Additionally, our elementary intramurals teams continue to perform at halftime of high school games invigorating the crowd and providing a taste of future Jaguar stars. Prior to contests we have seen Summit Academy’s Signing Choir and individual singers perform the National Anthem for the audience.
We know we are lucky to have such a great community on many different campuses who all contribute to the the excellence that exists at JA. We truly see ourselves as a k-12 community.
ATHLETICS
Spring Sports are Just Around the Corner
Registration for spring sports opened on February 12th. Make sure your physical is up to date in our system. We won't be able to clear students for participation if physicals expire before tryouts. Registration closed today at noon. If you need to register your athlete for a sport, please email Athletics Assistant at schichirico@jajags.com. For specific information about sports, please reach out to the head coach. You can find emails on our athletics website at www.jaathletics.com.
Junior High Baseball
It is that time of year again, spring is right around the corner and it won't be long until the kids hit the pools for summer and school is long in the rearview mirror, but until that time, baseball has arrived. Junior high baseball is returning and is right around the corner. There will be an informational meeting for parents and athletes on Tuesday, February 27th at 4:30 in the secondary commons. NEW THIS YEAR....6th grade is allowed to partake, so we are inviting any 6th grade baseball players to come as well. The reason for this will be explained at the meeting. We are looking forward to a fun season and I hope to see all those interested in not only learning the game, but growing the JA baseball brand. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Kirkley at nkirkley@jajags.com. We will see you on the 27th!
ACTIVITIES
Winter Formal Reschedule Date-Saturday, February 24.
The JA Winter Formal Dance is rescheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2024 at JA from 8-11pm. Tickets at the door will be $20. Guests are allowed if a guest form has already been turned into the main office and approved. This is a high school only dance.
National Art Honor Society-Fundraiser
The National Art Honor Society is painting shoes for the community! If you want to order a pair, fill out this form- SHOES
High tops are $60.00 and sneakers are $50.00. If you have any questions please email either sophia.seiffertt@jajags.com, anna.brenneman@jajags.com, or agarcia@jajags.com.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Invest in Girls Industry Tour
10-12th graders will tour Liberty Global's Denver Office, meet with executives and listen to a panel of professionals discuss careers in finance.
February 29, 1-3pm
1550 Wewatta St., Suite 1000, Denver
Email Molly McVeigh at molly.mcveigh@econlitco.org or call 303-745-3226 to register.
Teen Science Scholars at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Applications are open now and close Friday, March 1st. TSS is a paid summer internship for rising juniors and seniors in high school interested in a career in the sciences. Their website has all the details, including more information about the program, FAQs, and dates.
REMINDERS
Not Returning to JA Next Year?
If your student will not be returning to JA for the 2024-2025 school year, please email our Registrar, Anne Leoni at aleoni@jajags.com to let her know, or log into enrolljeffco.org to indicate your decision.
THIS WEEK AT JA
Some down time from school work
Congrats to the climbing team on an amazing season!
We love it when we can watch our students reach for their dreams!
Congrats to the bowling team on a great season and reaching State!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, February 24: Winter Formal; 8-11 p.m.
Monday, February 26: Spring Sports practices start
IMPORTANT LINKS
ADMINISTRATION
Principal - Mr. Ryan Stadler; 303-465-7615, rstadler@jajags.com
Activities Director - Mrs. Marti Porreco; 303-465-7617, mporreco@jajags.com
Athletic Director - Mr. Dan Quaratino; 303-465-7616, dquaratino@jajags.com
Director of Student Support Services - Ms. Kyrie Adams; 303-465-7621, kadams@jajags.com
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