February 24, 2025 Family Newsletter
SCHOOL NEWS:
JA One Survey - There is still time to complete this year's family survey. Your input is extremely valuable to assist us in determining how we are doing as a school. You also will have the chance to win $50 in spirit wear for just five minutes of your time.
Staff Dinner Donations - One of our traditions at JA is to provide dinner for the staff when they are here late during Parent/Teacher Conferences. It's coming up on March 6th, and donations will help us put together a really nice dinner break in the midst of a long day. For the Fall Conferences, we asked our Junior High families to donate, so this time we're hoping for donations from High School families - this can be done via CheddarUp at https://hospitality-donations-41526.cheddarup.com, or drop off an envelope in the office indicating "Parent Teacher Conference Staff Dinner" Thank you!
Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year - If you know that your student will not be returning to JA Secondary next year, please contact Anne Leoni at aleoni@jajags.com. This information helps us plan our class sizes and enrollment for next year.
Class of 2025 Families - Save the date now for the MANDATORY Senior meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm. All seniors must attend along with one parent or guardian. We will share details regarding graduation, senior contracts, and hand out yard signs at the meeting.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
Upcoming College Visits - Registration is encouraged to ensure we have enough seats, but it is not required.
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO, Tuesday, March 11, Library, 9:15 am.
Upcoming National Virtual College Fair - These virtual fairs are open to all and will have 175 – 400 colleges attending.
ACTIVITIES:
Final departure meeting for March Spain and Portugal Trip February 27 at 5:30 pm - Come to our final departure meeting to review all of our tour information and go over final travel requirements and reminders. Please check your trip information (Itinerary) including all flight details, places and hotels in your EF account.
Our meeting will take place on Thursday, February 27 at 5:30 pm in Spanish Room 134
Come Zumba This Friday - Are you interested in dancing your Friday night away? If so, join us in Zumba Night on Friday, February 28th from 5:30-7:00 in the Auxiliary Gym. The Spanish National Honor Society will be selling tickets during high school lunch and at the door. The cost of tickets for kids five years and under is $5 and anyone six years and over costs $8.
After-Prom Volunteers Needed - Are we really talking about Prom in February? Yes we are! Boosters is looking for a few parent volunteers to work at the event. Working the event entails supervising students during the event from 11:30 PM to 2AM at Bowlero right near the Westminster Promenade.
What is After-Prom? This event is open to ALL JA high school students, even underclassmen are welcome. The event is a required activity for all students who attend Prom. There is no extra cost for this event as it is included in your student’s Prom ticket. In the past, activities have included bowling, mini-golf, laser tag, and arcade games.
ATHLETICS:
High School Spring Sports - HS spring sports officially start today, 2/24/25. Registration closes at noon. All athletes must have a current sports physical on file and an online registration form to participate. Late registrations may incur a late fee and the athlete will not be able to participate in tryouts on the 24th. Please submit your registration by the deadline. Register HERE.
Locations and times for tryouts on 2/24:
Soccer Tryouts: 5:15pm - Turf field
Track and Field: 3:30 - Meet in weight room
Lacrosse: 3:30 - Turf field
Baseball: 4:00 - Broomfield Industrial Park, Thomas Field
Girls Golf: 4:00 - Broadlands Golf Course
Junior High Spring Sports - Registration for 4th quarter JH spring sports will open today, Feb. 24th at noon and must be submitted before March 10th in order to participate. Register HERE.
Online Ticket Sales for Home Games - For any and all home athletic events going forward, we will no longer accept cash or credit cards at the door. You must have a ticket on your phone or printed to enter. Metro passes and CHSAA passes will still be accepted. Students must have an activity pass sticker on their school ID in order to get in or they will be required to purchase a ticket. We will no longer have a list of students' names at the gate. Please encourage your student to stop by the office to get their sticker if they haven’t already done so. You can purchase your tickets here.
Indoor Concessions - Volunteer to run the Indoor Concessions Stand HERE for the Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament! Stay warm and work as a team with your club, sport or activity. Half of what you collect when you volunteer goes directly back to your club, sport or activity. COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS - This is a great way to get some parents and students involved in fundraising. It also doesn't require many people or you can rotate people in for a longer shift. Contact Lucy at lucyzugs@gmail.com to get trained or if you have questions.
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