October 17, 2025
SCHOOL NEWS
REMEMBER - NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 2OTH!
ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! - We are looking for volunteers to assist our school nurse and clinic aide with hearing and vision screening on November 12th and 13th. If you are interested and have time, please reach out to our clinic aide, Ms. Murray, amurray@jajags.com
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION NIGHT - Wednesday, October 22nd, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Do you have questions about the financial aid process? Please join us on Wednesday, October 22nd, via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to seniors on the day of the event. Lesa Briggs, a financial aid educator, will lead a financial aid/FAFSA presentation and will be able to assist with any questions you may have. This event is recommended for families and students in the Class of 2026.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING SURVEY RESULTS
On September 24th, students took a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey by Panorama Education. This was a self-assessment in areas of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. We use the results to guide workshops that our Student Support team can lead and lessons that can be integrated within the classroom by teachers. Our first workshop is designed for Junior High students and will focus on self-management and relationship skills. Students will be invited based on their survey responses. Both parent and student will receive an email next week with workshop details. We strongly encourage attendance so that students can have the opportunity to grow in the areas they have self-identified.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
Coming to JA:
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO - Wednesday, October 22 @ 10:45am
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO - Wednesday, October 22 @ 1:00pm
Three universities in Scotland, the University of Aberdeen, the University of Stirling, and the University of Dundee - Friday, October 24 @ 9:30am
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA - Monday, October 27 @ 1:00pm
Community Events:
NACAC National College Fair, Boulder, CO, October 25, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, register here. https://www.nacacattend.org/25denver
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE - Join us and bring your high school students to our Juvenile Justice Symposium on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm Nearly two decades ago, Lara Baker created a presentation with the goal of combining her courtroom experience as a criminal trial lawyer with practical guidance for families about how to keep your kids out of trouble. In that time, she has become a renowned and leading voice on issues related to juvenile justice and pitfalls for kids in the legal system. Now, as a lawyer and a mom, Lara knows all too well the complexities of raising our kids in a safe, healthy environment. Join us on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm, as she presents information about real life scenarios commonly confronting teenagers and families, including discussions around cell phones, social media, alcohol and sexual interactions at this event for the Jefferson Academy community!
Student Educational Travel- There are still a few openings for the 9th and 10th grade April Science and Culture trip to Puerto Rico. We would love to have you join us in learning firsthand about El Yunque tropical rainforest, the Bioluminescent Bay, the coral reefs, and the culture and food of Puerto Rico! Please contact Ember Babcock (ebabcock@jajags.com) for more information.
Yearbook Recognition Ads and Senior Portrait Details -
Are you interested in purchasing a Senior or 8th grade yearbook recognition ad? If so, the deadline is approaching! For more information, please access the appropriate link:
Senior Portrait & Ad Information
For Senior and 8th grade ads: The early bird deadline is Friday, October 31st, and the final deadline is Tuesday, November 18th.
For Senior Portraits: The hard deadline for Senior Portraits is Friday, October 31st.
Please upload the portrait via the QR code, or upload directly to photos.jostens.com - If you do not submit a senior portrait, the senior's school portrait will be used.
ATHLETICS
JH Boys Basketball Registration
Registration for JH boys basketball is open. All boys that are scheduled to participate in 2nd quarter basketball will need to register. You will also need a current sports physical to complete the registration process. This physical must be completed on the approved CHSAA form. You can find more information on our registration page here.
JH GIRLS BASKETBALL -
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!! DATE CHANGE!!! JH Girls Basketball tryouts will be on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 3:45pm to 5pm. We are asking you to attend at least one of these dates. You must fill out this form if you are planning on attending tryouts. If you are injured or cannot make tryouts for any reason, you must contact Coach Porreco or the Athletic Department BEFORE tryouts!
VOLUNTEER/SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
EAT TO SUPPORT JAGWIRE - Join us at Smashburger (6415 W. 104th) on Wednesday, October 29th between 11:00 am - 9:00 pm and make a difference! With every order you place, 20% will be donated to Jefferson Academy - JAGwire. Use Promocode: SBFUNDRAISE