School Bulletin
April 19 2024
School News
Student Council is sponsoring a Spirit Week from April 19 through April 25 leading up to Timehop!
Mon 4/22 - Jersey Day - Show off your favorite team whether it is the one you play for or the one you cheer for.
Tues 4/23 - Twin Day
Wed 4/24 - Staff and Student dress switch - students dress like staff members/staff members dress like students.
Thurs 4/25 - Decade day - Come dressed in fashion trends from your favorite decade.
Student Educational Needs form - We do not accept teacher requests for the next school year. However, if you have suggestions about your student’s educational needs, you may request one of these forms from the office (303-438-1011). These are due April 23.
Assessment Days - May 2 & 3 - Students will only attend one session. Thursday 8:00-11:00 a.m. or Thursday, 12:-3:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00-11:00 a.m. Lunch will not be served. Students will be dismissed using the Drive Line. Teachers sent out a Signup Genius on Monday, April 15.
Students attending the morning session on Thursday or Friday, must be picked up by 11:15 a.m. If your student gets picked up by one of the daycare buses, please notify the daycare of the time change.
Pre-K UPDATE!! - The JA Board of Directors have given approval for us to open a Pre-K at JA Elementary next year. For the 2024-2025 school year, this program will be a UPK approved Pre-K serving students who are 4 years old by October 1. If you have not completed the interest form, please do so here (Pre-K Interest Form). You will not need to complete another interest form if you have already done this. NEXT - We will send out the Registration form and the link to UPK once we get this from the UPK department. We have teaching and teacher assistant openings available and on the JA site if you are interested.
Job Openings - We have openings for teachers and EA’s next year (link).
Secondary School News
Key Club requests donations for Hope House- Hope House is located in Arvada and supports teen moms with education, career development, economic needs and child care. They are requesting donations of diapers and wet wipes. This can make a significant difference in providing essential supplies for young mothers and their babies. Jefferson Academy secondary also provides educational assistance for teen moms in receiving their diploma. These items can be dropped off at the elementary in the east or west foyer.
PTO News
Timehop Tickets on sale now - Timehop, our school's decades themed (costumes encouraged) spring community event, will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at The Establishment event venue in Westminster. Be sure to snag your tickets soon, so you don't miss out on the fun of this school-wide event! Need more info? Check out all the details at www.japto.info
Timehop Volunteers Needed - The JA PTO is excited to be hosting this year's Spring Community Event - Timehop! As with all big events, it takes a village to make it happen, and we are counting on our JA Village this time around too! Will you consider giving an hour (or maybe two) of your time to help pull off this fun family event? To find out more details, check out the Sign up link!
School Supplies for 2024-2025 school year -Time to order your students school supplies for next year! Order from 1st Day School Supplies by May 22. You will order for your student’s next year grade level using this link. Supplies will be delivered to the school in August and taken to your student's classroom before the first day of school. For questions contact Rebecca Brinkey at [email protected].
Report Your Volunteer Hours - Now is the time to enter all those hours you have volunteered this year AWAY from school. Be it shopping and preparing food for a hospitality event to cutting shapes for a bulletin board, they all count. Head over to the PTO Website www.japto.info and scroll down to the Log Your Hours button to get started.
Our PTO Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 PM. We will recognize 100 Hour Volunteers, announce our Pioneer Award Winners, approve the 2024-25 PTO budget and elect board officers for the coming year. Please make plans to join us for this celebratory meeting. Childcare is provided.
Summer Bridge Books - Help reduce the "summer slide" by providing enrichment for your child for just 15-20 minutes per day all summer long. Available for pre-K through 8th grade. $15 each with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting PTO. You may order online April 10 through April 24. Books would be delivered to students by May 17. Order here.
Jefferson Academy will have a FREE Kid's Nite Out at the Westminster Recreation Center on Friday, May 10th. Keep an eye on your child's Monday Folder for all the details.
Mark your calendar for our last Community Social Dine Out of the year! 5280 Burger Bar - located at 4301 Main St (Bradburn Village) will host us ALL DAY on Monday, May 13th by giving 20% of sales that mention JA to our PTO general fund! Make plans now to take a break from cooking and enjoy a yummy burger or ice cream and help our school!
Calendar
Friday, April 26 - No School - Staff professional development day
Wednesday, May 1 - Late start - school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 1 - PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, May 2 & 3 - Assessment Days