March 25, 2025 Family Newsletter
SCHOOL NEWS:
Welcome Back! We hope you had a restful break!
CMAS, PSAT & SAT testing are testing mandates from the state. State testing is a standardized assessment used to measure how well students are meeting their state's academic standards in various subjects, providing data to evaluate student learning, inform instructional decisions, and hold schools accountable for student achievement across a state; essentially, it's a way to gauge how well students are learning the curriculum set by their state and identify areas where improvements might be needed.
With over 600+ students online testing, requiring school computer/WiFi use- it is necessary to have two days of state testing. Spring testing dates are not released until after school begins in the fall; therefore will not appear on family calendars. Please reach out to Mrs. Porreco at mporreco@jajags.com with any questions.
Reminder - Super testing days are coming: School attendance is of utmost importance every day-and very important during our assessment season. Please make sure students eat a good breakfast and arrive at school on time.
CMAS ELA & Math for 7 & 8 grade are scheduled in Math and Language Arts classrooms beginning April 7 through April 14.
SAT 11 & CMAS Science 8 is Wednesday, April 16. SAT for 11th grade will be finished by approximately 12 noon and 8th grade CMAS Science will be done by approximately 1:30pm. **Please note–NO SCHOOL for 7, 9, 10 & 12 grade. (8th grade please bring a sack lunch that day! No lunch service provided!)
PSAT 9, PSAT 10 & CMAS Science 11 is Thursday, April 17. PSAT 9 for 9th grade and PSAT 10 for 10th grade will be finished by approximately 12 noon. CMAS Science 11 for 11th grade will begin at 1pm and will be finished by 3pm. **Please note–NO SCHOOL for 7, 8, 12 grade. (No lunch service provided!)
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.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
RYLA (current 10th, 11th, 12th graders) & Young RYLA (for current 7th graders): RYLA & Young RYLA are leadership-training programs sponsored by Rotary International that promote, encourage and reward outstanding young people. An all-expenses-paid five-day conference that brings together a special group of boys and girls from Colorado and Wyoming to share ideas about becoming better leaders. An action-packed program of activities that helps build confidence and leadership skills (like problem-solving games, challenge course, zip-line skits, group discussions and teambuilding activities).
Interested in applying? Visit https://rockymountainryla.org/. Applications are due March 30th. For more information, contact the Westminster Rotary, Pat Wall, 720-314-0312.
Upcoming National Virtual College Fair: These virtual fairs are open to all and will have 175 – 400 colleges attending.
April 27, 2025, 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Sign up here.
ACTIVITIES:
Current 7th grade students–DC/NY Trip 2026: There’s still space on the 2026 8th grade DC/NY educational trip. You can sign up two ways–www.efexploreamerica.com tour #2822048SS or by calling EF at 888-333-9756. Don’t miss out on this incredible learning opportunity. Contact Mrs. Porreco with any questions at mporreco@jajags.com.
ATHLETICS:
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.
Incoming 9th Grade Parent Informational Night: We will be having our incoming 9th parent informational night on Wednesday April 9th at 6:30pm. This night will provide summer information and what to expect in high school sports. We look forward to seeing you.
Spring Concession SignUp: Come enjoy some outdoor sports, volunteer, and even have some time for team building. Sign up today to volunteer at the outdoor concession stand for spring sports. Clubs, activities and sports, HS and JV, can sign up to run the concession stand for a few hours and 50% of the money raised that day will go back to your club, sport or activity.
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