JANUARY 3, 2024
Students return to school on January 4th for a late start. A-Block begins at 10:25 a.m. In case the weather is cold be aware the building does not open until 9:30 a.m. on late starts as we do not have supervision due to teacher meetings. The following day First Period will start and students will be allowed in the building at 7:25 a.m. to go to their first class.
PRINCIPAL NOTES
Hope you made the holiday break great. The opportunity for educators to rejuvenate and prepare for new classes, new students and new content is always welcome. Our staff has been hard at work prepping to continue the high-quality instruction they provide JA students and we cannot wait until they return Thursday at 10:25 a.m.
We have some unfortunate news to share, that Mrs. McGregor, our Digital Tech Librarian will not returning this January. Do not fret, however, as Mrs. Morris our Library Media Specialist will ensure that the library is open each school day for students to work, learn and research.
Please note that the next JA Newsletter will come out a week from Friday, on January 12th.
ATHLETICS
Girls Junior High School basketball will start tomorrow, Thursday January 4th. Make sure that you have paid the registration fee of $130 dollars before the first game. If you do not pay the registration fee before the first contest then your child will not be able to play in games until it gets paid. If you need a payment plan please contact Dan Quaratino.
Our first game will be Tuesday January 9th. We will have our girls junior high basketball parent/player meeting this Friday, January 5th at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Here is the Schedule for the season:
1/9/24 - @ The Academy A team: 6 p.m; B team: 5 p.m; C Team 4 p.m.
1/12/24- @ Global Village
1/16/24- @ JA
1/24/24- @ JA
1/25/24- @ JA
1/29/24- @ Dawson
2/2/24- @ JA
2/5/24- @ JA
2/9/24- @ JA
2/15/24- @Flatirons
2/20/24- @ JA
2/22/24- @ JA
2/28/24- Quarterfinals
3/1/24- Finals
These dates are subject to change
JA home game times: A team: 4 p.m; B team: 5 p.m; C Team 6 p.m.
ACTIVITIES
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 are looking for a few interested parents and friends in our community to come in and connect with our students. 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!
REMINDERS
Dress Code
With the return to school after likely many gifts that included clothing this break, we want to reinforce that our school dress code is located in the student handbook. We recognize it may be difficult to shop and find items that match all expectations, so please note that specifically a 4" inseam is expected to be worn under any items that may not meet standards.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Thursday, January 4th; Late Start
Friday, January 5th; Regular Schedule
Monday, January 8th; Boosters meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in the Secondary Conference Room
Wednesday, January 10th; School Accountability Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria
IMPORTANT LINKS
ADMINISTRATION
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
The mission of Jefferson Academy is to help students attain their highest academic and character potential through an academically rigorous, content-rich educational program.
Jefferson Academy envisions a community of parents, teachers, students and educational and business leaders working together to create a learning environment that engenders growth in character, academic achievement, and the love of learning, resulting in responsible, productive citizens.