Three times a year, during extended breaks, we ask our teachers and staff to 'unplug' and rejuvenate to be at their best for our students when they return. With Thanksgiving break nearly upon us, I wanted to share this expectation with you so you are aware that we have asked that staff members refrain from sending emails internally and externally between November 23 and December 1st. This helps our teachers and staff recharge as their focus shifts to important times with families and friends. 

Recognizing that communication is vital to a thriving school we want to share this message in advance so you can contact teacher prior to the break with any needs you may have. If there are important questions or concerns, please reach out to school staff by Wednesday evening (Nov.20th) so they have time to respectfully reply before stepping away for the break. 

We are thankful for all of our families at JA. This amazing community has been a superb school to be a part of and we are appreciative for all you do for your children and our school. I hope you also 'unplug' for the break and spend time with those most important in your lives as well. 

Soccer Playoffs

Congratulations to our high school boys soccer team for advancing to the 3rd round of playoffs. They will face Woodland Park at home today, Monday 11/11 at 5:30pm. Come out and show these boys your support. Admission prices are as follows: Adults-$7.00, Students & Seniors-$5.00, Children four and under are free. Metro passes are accepted as well as CHSAA and CHSCA passes. If the team wins today, their next game will be held on 11/13 at the NAAC in Arvada. Good luck Jags!

High School Volleyball

Congratulations to our girls volleyball for finishing their season on a high note. The went into regionals ranked 36th place and had a couple of tough matchups. The lost to #1 ranked Eaton in 3 sets but came back and defeated #24 ranked Salida 3-1. We are so proud of these girls and the fight that they showed all season long. Way to go girls! We are very proud of you!

High School Basketball

Practice will officially start on November 18th. If you are planning on playing, now is the time to make sure your sports physical is up to date. Registration will open on November 4th at noon. Please reach out to the athletic department with any questions.

Sponsorship/Advertisement

Know a business that would like to sponsor the JA Athletic department and our athletes? Sponsorships start as low as $500 for a full school year of advertising either in our gym, along the fence line or on team rosters. Reach out to Mr. Q for details.

Boosters Fundraiser at Raising Cane's

JA Boosters will be doing their final fundraiser for 2024 on Thursday, November 14 at Raising Cane's on 120th. Please help support JA Boosters and enjoy some yummy food.  Raising Cane's Fundraiser

AI and Humanities Initiative by Stanford Alumni
Inspirit AI is a 25-hour pre-college program that introduces students in grades 6 to 12 to fundamental artificial intelligence tools to build socially impactful projects and applications. Admitted students join a small-group capstone course taught by Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League grad students and build projects such as AI-powered legal assistants, mental health chatbots, among others. Applications for winter are due November 15. 

Financial Aid Information Night - Wednesday, November 13th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Do you have questions about the financial aid process? Please join us on Wednesday, November 13th via Zoom.  Lesa Briggs, a financial aid educator, will lead a financial aid/FAFSA presentation and will be able to assist with any questions you may have.  This event is recommended for families and students in the Class of 2025. Reminder: FAFSA will open on December 1.

Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain Open House & Expo

• November 21, 3-6:30pm

• Northglenn Campus - 11429 Pearl Street, Northglenn, CO 80233

• Free Admission

• We invite students, prospective students, and anyone interested in the electrical industry to join us for:

  • • A tour of our classrooms and electrical labs to see our training in action

    • Information about the IECRM 4-Year Apprenticeship Program

    • Time to meet instructors, apprentices, and staff

    • Refreshments while networking and gaining insights into the electrical trade

• RSVP - while the event is free, we kindly ask attendees to RSVP at iecrm.org/openhouse

Teacher Office Hours Reminder

Reminder that all teachers have Office Hours for extra help. Click HERE for semester 1 Office Hours.

Upcoming College Events

• JA College Visits (11th & 12th grade only) - Registration is encouraged to ensure we have enough seats, but it is not required. 

  • University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, November 13, Main Office Conference Room, 10 am, sign up here

• Local Fair:

  • Northeast Publics College Fair (University of New Hampshire, Rutgers, UConn, UMass, Univ of Delaware, Univ of Rhode Island), Prospect Ridge Academy, Thursday, November 21, 6:00 pm—7:30 pm. Registration is required. 

JA Prospective Family Night - November 19th

Do you know a family interested in attending JA Secondary next year?  Tell them to attend our annual Prospective Family Night on Tuesday, November 19th!  This is an open house from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and a great opportunity for families interested in JA to come tour the school, meet students and staff and learn all that JA has to offer!

Got Extra Legos?

The JA Secondary Science department requests donations of Lego (or Lego alternative) building blocks.  We need mostly the basic pieces, not the specialized ones, but we are willing to sort and rehome those for you, too, if you're in the process of downsizing your collection!   Please deliver any donations to the main office labeled Science Department donation. 

Holiday Care Packages

If you are a JA or Summit family experiencing hardship and would like assistance through the Holiday Care Package program, please complete this request form by November 15th. Rest assured that all personal information, including names and emails, will remain confidential, accessible only to Tiffany Blakley (Community Engagement Specialist) for planning and coordination purposes. She will contact you once your form has been reviewed to verify information and confirm your request. While we can’t guarantee that every request will be fulfilled, we are committed to fulfilling as many as possible! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Tiffany for support.

For those interested in donating to the Holiday Care Packages, the list of needs will be shared on November 18th, with donations collected until December 9th. Keep an eye out for the next announcement on the 18th with the link to view the list.

Monday, November 11th;

Tuesday, November 12th; Euro Trip meeting for interested juniors; 6 p.m.

Wednesday, November 13th; National Letter of Intent Day; Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. in JA Auditorium

Thursday, November 14th;

Friday, November 15th; Vison & Hearing Screening

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell