Just a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 15th for MLK day; we will see you Tuesday with a regular start time.  

This past week JA was honored by Jeffco for having one of the district's highest 2023 graduation rate at 98%. A superb accomplishment for not only our students, but the families who support them and the K-12 teachers who provide engaging and rigorous instruction throughout our student's school years. We recognize the tremendous effort that our students put into their academics which ultimately leads to the college and career ready students that leave JA. You can see more on the district website. 

Thank you to all who filled out the School Accountability Survey last semester. You can peruse the results which JA's leadership team will use to adjust practices to better meet the needs of our community. Know that your voices are heard and we do our best to respond to all insight. 

In the next week, you will receive a survey from Jeffco sent through School Messenger. The Panorama Family Survey provides information district-wide as well as specifically for our campus and is a valuable tool for continuous improvement. 

High School Basketball

Our boys and girls teams will be hosting Stargate tomorrow at JA. JV boys and girls will start us off at 10am, followed by girls varsity and boys C team will play at 11:30, and then the boys varsity will play at 1:00pm. Boys C team will play at 2:00pm in the aux gym. Come out and support your Jags. It's a great place to stay warm on a very cold day!

Boys Varsity Basketball Game @ Ball Arena 

The Boys Varsity Basketball team plays Fort Lupton HS. on February 2nd at Ball Arena. It will be a 1:15pm start time. In order for you to get into this game you will need to use this link click HERE to buy tickets. This ticket will get you in for the Jefferson Academy game and the Denver Nuggets game later that night at 7pm against Portland Trailblazers. The deadline to buy tickets is January 12th .

JA Key Club & National Honor Society-fundraiser for Victims of Cyclone Michaung

During late December 2023, Tamil Nadu, a state in Southern India experienced great catastrophe from Cyclone Michaung.  This was the most devastating natural disaster in the last 50 years and has affected over 10 million people in the capital city, Chennai. Several businesses were impacted and millions of people lost their homes and life-long earnings.

The Jefferson Academy Key Club and National Honor Society are joining forces to provide relief and restoration for those displaced by this event.  Please click the link to donate-Any donation is appreciated! Cyclone Michaung Relief

Jeffcon 

Jeffcon is a Student Technology Conference hosted by Jefferson County Public Schools since 2018.  The mission is to enlighten and inspire high school students to explore Information Technology pathways and career opportunities.  There is a full day of activities beginning with a keynote speaker, breakout sessions across multiple topics, vendor booths, trivia games and prizes, colleges and universities along with multiple companies and corporations eager to engage our youth. Lunch is provided and the event is free to attend for all High School Students. Register to attend here.   

Career Day 2024

Are you comfortable talking in front of groups of people? Do you love what you do for a living? Care to share your enthusiasm with our students? On Thursday, February 15th, we're hosting our annual Career Day event. We have a handful of slots left to fill. Presentations will be from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Please contact Mr. Cloonan (ccloonan@jajags.com) for more information or fill out this form!

The Benefits of Exercise for Kids’ Mental Health

Physical activity has been proven to help boost self-esteem and focus while decreasing anxiety and depression. Despite these positive effects on mental health, many children and teens don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity. So how can you help your child be more active and support their mental health? Experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado share important tips on how parents and caregivers can make exercise fun and enjoyable for children of all ages.

Advocacy

Last semester students had conversations in A block around showing sensitivity to others. In January, they will have conversations in B block around Advocacy.

Girls Lead The Way

Girls Lead the Way - STEM & Leadership Conference for High School Girls is designed for woman-identifying and nonbinary students in grades 9-12 who are interested in being a leader in STEM. Participants will engage in a day-long interactive, lab and classroom-based conference hosted by the Society of Women Engineers - Mines Collegiate Section.

• Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

• Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)

• Location: Colorado School of Mines, Green Center

• Cost: $35 (non-refundable)

Tech Talk Tuesdays

“Having calm, consistent conversations has greatly improved screen balance in my home and I have written hundreds of articles to help others through my weekly Tech Talk Tuesdays newsletter and blog.”— Delaney Ruston, MD Physician/Filmmaker"

If you'd like to subscribe to Tech Talk Tuesdays, visit this LINK to Screenagers resources. Screenagers blog, podcasts and tech talk tuesday tips can offer great insight to parents in this digital age.

Upcoming College Visits

• Emily Griffith Technical College, Denver, CO, January 25th, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Inclement Weather Closures/Delays – Follow Jeffco Schools

In light of the incoming cold weather, it is a great reminder to review options available to families for inclement weather.  Jefferson Academy follows Jeffco Public Schools for closures and delays.  We will also post it on our website and official social media pages.  In the event of a delayed start, first period classes will not meet and A block will begin at 10:25am.  Faculty and staff are expected to come to the building as safely and quickly as possible. As always, families with young drivers can choose to keep students home with an excused absence.  Please contact the attendance line to notify our office of any absence or tardy due to weather.

Pick up and Drop off Reminders

Just a reminder for the safety of our students and staff, please do not pick up your student in any of the main roads, in the middle of the crosswalks, or at the main intersection. We appreciate parents waiting to pick up students inside the parking lot, next to a sidewalk, or a designated pick-up area. Drivers and our adult supervision cannot see students when they run in and out of traffic. Please be patient keeping safety in mind for all stakeholders.

Student Drivers

Any student who is driving to JA and parking in the school lot is expected to have a JA Parking permit. Parking pass forms can be picked up in the main office and payment can be made online through the Infinite Campus parent portal. Students parking without a permit on school grounds are subject to tickets and fines from JA.

Lost and Found Items
Is your student missing a jacket? What about a lunch box? Maybe their right shoe? As you may know, our Lost & Found team is one of the busiest teams in the building. So far this semester...just over a week in...we're already overflowing! If you think that your student has misplaced an item recently, please come and check out the lost items. We will be donating ALL of our lost & found items (including items from last December) at the end of next week. 

Last Chance to Guarantee a Yearbook and Order Personalization

Time is almost up! This is your last chance to guarantee a yearbook and order personalization for your student. Capture the special moments and celebrate the memories of the year.   Order today! The DEADLINE to guarantee a yearbook is JANUARY 26TH.  Questions? Email the appropriate yearbook staff:  jhyearbook@jajags.com; or hsyearbook@jajags.com

Ready to order your yearbook?

Junior High - $55

High School - $75

• Monday, January 15th; NO SCHOOL - MLK Day

• Tuesday, January 16th; Front Range CC classes start

• Wednesday, January 17th; 

• Thursday, January 18th; 

• Friday, January 19th; 

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell

• Principal - Mr. Ryan Stadler; 303-465-7615, rstadler@jajags.com 

• Assistant Principal & Activities Director - Mrs. Marti Porreco; 303-465-7617,  mporreco@jajags.com

• Athletic Director & Assistant Principal - Mr. Dan Quaratino; 303-465-7616,  dquaratino@jajags.com  

• Director of Student Support Services - Ms. Kyrie Adams; 303-465-7621, kadams@jajags.com