Senior Class Staff Appreciation Lunch  - November

Throughout the year, JA Secondary Boosters works with each class to assist in providing a staff appreciation lunch. The Class of 2024 is the first class to participate. Please read the message from Boosters: 

It's the Class of 2024's families' last chance to thank our JA staff with our final staff appreciation lunch in November. Our theme is "Thankful Seniors" and we would appreciate it if each senior family would commit to a small donation. $5-$10 per family would ensure that we can really show the Class of 2024's appreciation one last time! Please donate via CheddarUp at https://hospitality-donations-41526.cheddarup.com, or drop off an envelope in the office indicating "Senior lunch donation for Boosters."  Thank you! 

It was just spectacular to see our families and students in the building for parent-teacher conferences this past week. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for parents and teachers to exchange information aimed at better meeting the needs of students. Together, we bring a unique perspective and skill set to the conversation. Combining information helps to create a strong plan for student success. Moving forward, I encourage families to take the following steps to continue with what has already been a superb school year. 

• Update your child. Start with positive things the teacher shared and then reflect on any concerns discussed.

• Share ideas about how we plan to cooperatively work together to ensure your child has a successful year.

• If the teacher brings something to your attention, take the steps to put a plan into motion. Follow up with the teacher, if needed.

• Remember, you can always set up a time to meet with your child’s teacher as the year progresses and do not have to wait for formal conferences.

• Continue to take part in your child’s education. Knowing what is being taught and class expectations helps guide school conversations at home.

Junior High Basketball

Does your student have team sports/basketball listed on their schedule for 2nd quarter during D block? If so, now is the time to make sure your athlete has a current physical so they play. Registration is currently open for junior high boys basketball. Your student athlete will not be able to play until they have all registration forms and sports physical uploaded. First day of practice will be October 16th. Please reach out to the athletic department if you have any questions.

We will host an informational meeting for boys' junior high basketball players and parents on Wednesday, November 18th at 3:30 p.m. in the Aux gym. Parents, please plan to attend this meeting to learn about expectations of the season and also to ask any questions that you may have. 

Girls junior high basketball tryouts will be held on November 8th and 9th from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Main gym. Junior high girls basketball is considered an elective and practices take place during D block in the 3rd quarter. Games will be played after school. JA competes in the MSAL league which includes charter schools in the local area from Boulder to Thornton to Arvada. 

High School Basketball Registration

Registration for Winter 2023-24 High School sports will open on October 30th at 9:00 a.m. Registration will close at noon on November 10th. All registration steps for Winter Sports Registration will need to be completed and approved prior to participating on Monday, November 13th, which is the first official day for high school practices and tryouts throughout Colorado. 

In the meantime, make sure your sports physical is up to date. Students in grades 7-12 registering for athletics must have a current sports physical form uploaded in the system to participate in practice/tryouts. Physicals are current for 12 months from the date of the last exam.  

Attention Current 7th Grade Students and Parent-2025 DC/NY trip

There will be an information meeting for current 7th grade students and parents interested in the 2025-8th grade Washington DC/New York trip on Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m. via zoom.  Do not miss out on this great educational opportunity.  

If you have previously responded to the RSVP-please respond to this current form DC/NY 2025. The zoom link will be sent out the morning of October 18 to the families who have responded with this form.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. For more information on how you can help educate your child, please visit stopbullying.gov.

Free College Application

Colorado's sixth annual Free Applications Days are Tuesday, October 17 - Thursday, October 19 for Colorado residents! While the application must be submitted during this three-day period to be eligible for the fee waiver, students are encouraged to begin working on their application(s) now so that they can submit their applications stress-free during Free Application Day$. All online admission applications have the ability to save work in progress. 

Family Communication Workshop

• Starting October 17th, Jeffco will be hosting a Family Communication Workshop. Here is a flyer with more information.

Parenting Apps 

• Here are some parenting apps to help your student with screen time management.

• Monday, October 16 - 2nd Quarter starts

• Tuesday, October 17 -  JA Board Meeting; 6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 18 - Last day for Quarter 2 Schedule changes 

DC/NY Virtual Parent Meeting; 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, October 19  - 

• Friday, October 20 - 

• Boosters

• JA Secondary Calendar

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• Safe2Tell

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

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

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

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