september 29, 2023

IMPORTANT CHANGE TO SUPER TESTING DAY

We have had to make a change to Super Testing Day on Wednesday, October 11.  Due to the new digital testing platform for PSAT NMSQT and PSAT 9-we will have a morning and afternoon session due to WiFi capabilities for digital testing.

Again there will be NO SCHOOL for junior high and for 12th grade students on that day. 

REMINDER - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4th IS A LATE START

On Wednesday, October 4th we have a late start.  There is no first hour and A Block classes begin at 10:25 a.m. 

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 11th.  If you have concerns about your student that can be addressed in a quick conference, please make plans to attend from 3:30pm to 5:30pm or 6:15pm to 7:30pm to drop-in.  If your student is doing well and you have no concerns, we encourage you to spend an evening celebrating their success.  If you have concerns that will take longer to discuss, please contact the teacher to set up an appointment.  

PRINCIPAL NOTES

What a fun week ahead. Homecoming is such a great event for our school community and our student government has put in so much time and energy to ensure it is a superb experience for all students at JA. This year's STUGO goal is to inspire spirit in the student body through a week of school events culminating with the Homecoming Dance. I have no doubt that they will accomplish this goal. 

At JA, both junior high and high school students can participate in most activities. The exception being movie night on Wednesday and the formal dance on Saturday which are both high school student only events. We are excited to see our junior high students participate in spirit days and at the sporting events throughout the week. You can find info on all the week's events in the Activities Section below.  

Friday will be the Homecoming assembly and Fall Fest. Fall Fest is a National Honor Society sponsored afternoon of games, food and socializing with teachers and peers. All activities take place on school grounds and students are to remain on campus for the entire event. We will share photos next week of all the great happenings and hope you hear about them each night as your child comes home. 

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Junior High Boys 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.


Homecoming Games

High School - 

On Thursday, October 5th, come out and support our high school volleyball and soccer teams. The varsity volleyball game will start at 6:00 p.m. and the varsity soccer game will start at 6:15 p.m. We will also honor our senior boys this game. One entrance fee will get you into both events. On Friday night, our softball team will take on The Academy at 4:30 p.m. at Broomfield Industrial Park - Clapper Field. We will celebrate our seniors at the game. The softball team is on the bubble of making the post season and they could use your support. 


End of Season For High School Fall Sports: 

As the high school fall season comes to an end in the month of October. I want to recognize and say a special thank you to our senior athletes.  I want to thank them for what they have done for our school and their individual sports programs. We appreciate their hard work, dedication, and commitment these past 4 years. Thank you for your service and you will always be part of the JA family. We also want to say thank you to those senior parents. Your time, commitment and dedication means a lot to us. Thank you to both!


Junior High School Sports Information: 

Soccer- 

Boys soccer will start their tournament on Wednesday October 4th in the quarterfinals. This game will take place at JA and the start time will be 4pm. 

The semifinals and finals will take place at Stargate on Friday October 6th. There could be an entrance fee for this event. 

Volleyball-

Volleyball will start their tournament on Wednesday October 4th in the quarterfinals (this is for both A and B teams). Both A and B teams will play at JA. The A team will play at 4pm and the B team will play at 5pm. in the Aux Gym.

The semifinals and finals will take place at JA on Friday October 6th. The A team will use the Main Gym and the B team will use the Aux gym. There will be an entrance fee at these games. We are asking you to enter the school through the Fine Arts doors. 

Cross Country- 

Cross Country will have their league meet on Thursday October 5th at the Anthem Park. The park will be busy since the Metro League (high school league for JA) will have their league meet at Anthem Park as well that day.

We wish all Junior High School teams good luck next week. 

Activities

Homecoming Events


Homecoming Spirit Days

(Seniors = 60's;  Juniors = 70's;  Sophomores = 80s;  Freshmen = 90's;  All Junior High = Y2K)

Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales

Tickets for JA's Homecoming dance will be on sale in the Commons during high school lunch, September 25th - October 6th. Tickets are $30 or $35 at the door. Cash, check, and credit card are accepted. The dance is open to high school students only.  Reminder-if you are bringing a guest from another school, you must have a guest pass completed by Thursday, October 5th at 3 p.m.  Guest forms can be picked up in the office.

Portugal & Spain enrollment deadline approaching

JA families, don’t miss out. Your 9-12 grade student has the opportunity to travel to Portugal & Spain on an immersion-travel adventure in March 2025. Over 11 incredible days we will experience the culture, and natural beauty of the Iberian Peninsula.  We are accepting applications through Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. You may secure your spot with a $95 enrollment fee, then choose the payment option that works best for you. Our price includes a $200 Early Enrollment Discount www.eftours.com/2620931RB and with 18 months to spread out the cost, monthly payments in the low-$200s. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sra. Bocanegra at nbocanegra@jajags.com with any questions and we look forward to welcoming your child into our travel group. 

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Schedule for The week

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Visit the Children's MD flyer to access resources to support the health of your family. 


STudent information  

With the weather turning a bit colder this fall, we are encouraging students to come to school dressed for a variety of temperatures. Specifically, students who have a first period, with the doors opening at 7:25 a.m. make sure you are prepared to stay warm should you be dropped off prior to that time. 


Additionally, JA will follow Jeffco's lead in regard to inclement weather that may postpone school or lead to 2-hour late starts. Should the district announce a change in schedule due to weather you can find it posted on the school's website,  social media, through the school's phone auto-dialer, and on the news. For 2-hour late starts, there will be no first hour and classes will begin at 10:25 a.m.


8th Grade Baby Ads are DUE this Monday, October 2nd! To get your spot in the yearbook, please follow the instructions on this SHEET. Email your dedication and photo to jhyearbook@jajags.com (or turn them into the main office). A payment of $30 is required, which can be made by turning in cash or a check to the office or by going to CheddarUp to pay via Boosters. The deadline for submissions is this Monday, October 2nd. Don't miss the chance to recognize your 8th grader in the 2023-2024 yearbook!

Attention Senior Families - This Monday, October 2nd is the deadline to turn in your:

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Local Visits/Events 

this week at JA

National Art Honor Society volunteering at The Anchor House in Broomfield

Thank you vision & hearing volunteers! 

2023 Outdoor Lab Counselors!

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