september 15, 2023
september 15, 2023
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Friday, September 22nd is an early release day for all students
Friday, September 22nd is an early release day for all students
Parents and guardians please note that all students will be released at 11:40 a.m. and need to be picked up after dismissal. Lunch will not be served this day.
Fall Super Testing Day is Wednesday October 11, 2023
Fall Super Testing Day is Wednesday October 11, 2023
On Wednesday, October 11th, all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will participate in Super Testing Day. 9th grade students will be taking the fall PSAT 9 and the 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). All 9th-11th grade students should arrive at school by 8:15 a.m., and testing will be completed by noon (times do vary amongst testing rooms and students)
No School
There will be no school for 7th, 8th, and 12th grade students on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
No School
There will be no school for 7th, 8th, and 12th grade students on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
PRINCIPAL NOTES
PRINCIPAL NOTES
Honor Roll Assembly
What a great week. Specifically, it was spectacular to get to honor over 100 students who were awarded honor roll for Spring of 2023 at our Ceremony on Wednesday evening. We welcomed nearly 400 guests to our campus to celebrate the effort of our students. We recognize how much time and energy our students put into their studies and how supportive you are as parents and guardians to guide them along the way. These efforts do not go unrecognized.
8th through 12th grade students who earned Honor Roll during the spring semester of 2023 and did not attend the ceremony this week, please stop by the office to pick up your certificate.
athletics
athletics
Results
High School:
For most of the sports programs we are at the midway point on our fall seasons.
Cross Country- The boys and girls teams are off to a great start. The boys won the Legacy Invite and the girls took 3rd in the Broomfield Battle. Each week they are gaining confidence and getting better. It should be a great second half of the season. Last week in the Liberty Bell Invite Sean Beasley broke Jefferson Academy's school record in the 5k.
Boys Golf- Regionals for boys golf is on Tuesday. They have had a good season. The boys have had some good scores and we are excited on what they can do at Regionals.
Boys Soccer- The boys soccer team is very young and have had a tough schedule. They are in the playoff picture and we are excited to see what the second half of the season brings.
Softball- The girls are playing hard and it has been fun watching them play. They have a couple more weeks of the season and it will be fun to watch them play.
Volleyball- The girls are off to a great start to the season. They are 9-0 and ranked #1 in 3A. Last weekend they won the Sideout Showdown tournament.
Junior High:
Junior High Cross County has been impressive in their first two outings. The boys team took first place in their first meet with the top 6 out of 7 runners all being JA athletes. The girls had an impressive showing as well with a 2nd place finish. They will run again tonight in Lyons.
Our junior high volleyball teams are in full swing and playing very well. The A-team is currently undefeated and looking to stay that way. B-team lost their first two games but have battled back and gone unbeaten since. Our C-team is doing very well even though they have faced some very tough opponents. Keep up the great work ladies!
The boys junior high soccer A and B teams were both undefeated until facing very tough Faith Christian teams on Tuesday. They will look to battle back and claim another win on the road on Tuesday against Boulder Country Day.
Weekly Eligibility
As a reminder, grades are pulled for eligibility on Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. If your student has a failing grade at that time, they will be deemed ineligible to participate in competitions for following week (Monday-Saturday). If you think a mistake was made, please contact your student's teacher of the grade in question.
Activities
Activities
JA Environmental Club
JA Environmental Club
JA Environmental Club is hosting a formal clothing swap to help decrease the cycle of fast fashion, especially around homecoming time! Students are welcome to bring in dresses, accessories, and other formal wear to swap for new ones on Monday, September 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Atrium. Additionally, any dresses left over after the event will be donated, so if you're looking to get homecoming dresses off of your hands, this is the perfect time to do so!
JA Environmental Club is hosting a formal clothing swap to help decrease the cycle of fast fashion, especially around homecoming time! Students are welcome to bring in dresses, accessories, and other formal wear to swap for new ones on Monday, September 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Atrium. Additionally, any dresses left over after the event will be donated, so if you're looking to get homecoming dresses off of your hands, this is the perfect time to do so!
Key Club
Key Club
Key Club's sports equipment drive ends THIS THURSDAY, September 21st! Send your children in with any new or gently used sports equipment you have lying around to be placed in the yellow bins around the school. Donations will go to underprivileged children at A Precious Child. Contact valyn.highley@jajags.com with any questions.
Student support
Student support
Looking for a Mental Health Provider or Mental Health Resources?
Check out our Student Support website to find resources, crisis lines, online counseling options, area counselors, etc.
Jeffco also offers a number of mental health resources for families:
Trevor Project - LGBTQ services and intervention support
Robbie’s Hope - Resources for Teens (Depression/Anxiety, Stress Management, Technology Management)
Schedule for The week
Schedule for The week
September 18: Regis College Visit
September 19:
September 20:
September 21:
September 22: Early Release; students dismissed at 11:40 a.m.
Student Picture Retakes
STudent information
STudent information
Public Library Card Opt Out
Public Library Card Opt Out
Hello from the JA Secondary Library Team. As a friendly reminder, students will have access to the Jeffco Public Library and Online Database, as well as the Broomfield Public Library and Online Database. Students are automatically enrolled into these programs and can either use their Student ID and Name, or a library card provided by the JA Librarians to access these resources from school. If you would like to Opt-Out and unenroll your student from the Library programs, please fill out this form by October 1st.
Picture Retakes
If you missed picture day or would like a retake, don't worry, picture retake day is Friday, September 22nd (during class time). Families can order student portraits on MYLifetouch.com using student ID numbers. When logged into the system, please use "Westminster" as the city and "Jefferson Academy Secondary" as the school. Click on this link for more information: Reminder to Order Pictures
College Visits
College Visits
September
Regis University, Denver, CO, Monday, September 18th, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), September 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
October
Creighton University, Omaha, NE, October 20th, 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
this week at JA
this week at JA
Spring '23 Honor Roll Ceremony
Spring '23 Honor Roll Ceremony
Spring '23 Honor Roll Ceremony
Important Links
Important Links
administration
administration
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
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