SCHOOL NEWS
LATE START This week we have a late start on Wednesday, March 4th. Here is the schedule for the day: Two-Hour Delay/Late Start Schedule
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY MARCH 6TH. This is a non-contact day for students and is our scheduled conference day (see below).
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE THIS WEEK!
We value the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress. On Thursday, March 5, 2026 is our Open House for conferences. Below is our schedule if you would like to meet with teachers:
● 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Teachers are available in classrooms
● 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm - Staff Dinner Break
● 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm - Teachers are available in classrooms
Our Junior High teachers have reached out to parents and have pre-scheduled conferences for all day on Friday, March 6, 2026 so they will not be available to meet individually. Our High School teachers are available to meet with you. Please reach out to teachers individually to schedule a time to meet with them.
ILLNESS REMINDERS The Secondary campus has been experiencing a spike in illnesses over the past few weeks. As a reminder, if your student has a fever of 100 degrees or more, they should remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication. Students should also stay home for 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea. Students with a cough that is uncontrolled should also remain home until the cough is managed. Please refer to this document from the Colorado Department of Health, How Sick is Too Sick.
ASSESSMENT-ALTERNATE SCHEDULES-APRIL 14, 15 & 16 State Assessment season is coming in April, parents please mark your calendars! Due to testing requirements and staff needed to proctor and monitor each assessment, we do not have school for students who are not involved in testing and when testing is complete each day, students are dismissed and should leave campus. Here is the schedule:
● Tuesday, April 14- CMAS ELA Test for 7th & 8th Grade
○ 8:30 am -1:30 pm (no school lunch provided–please bring sack lunch)
○ NO SCHOOL for Students in High School Grades 9-12
● Wednesday, April 15-SAT TEST for 11th Grade & CMAS Science Test for 8th Grade
○ 8:30 am -12:00 pm SAT
○ 8:30 am-12:30 pm CMAS 8 Science
○ NO SCHOOL for Students in 7th, 9th, 10th, & 12th Grade
● Thursday, April 16- PSAT Test for 9th Grade & PSAT Test for 10th Grade
○ 8:30 am -12:00 pm
○ NO SCHOOL for Students in 7th, 8th, 12th Grades.
○ 11th Grade will be testing in the afternoon only.
● Thursday, April 16-CMAS Science Test for 11th Grade
○ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
○ 11th Grade students will test in the afternoon only
Also, please note–the ending times for these tests are approximate. Each test has a specific testing window and depending on the time the class starts to test, students are required to remain in the testing room until the time is complete. 7th & 8th grade students will be testing CMAS Math during their ELA/MATH block on April 7, 8 & 9. If you have any questions about our upcoming assessments please contact Mrs. Porreco at mporreco@jajags.com.
NOT RETURNING TO JA NEXT YEAR? If you know your student will not be returning to JA next year, please contact Mrs. Leoni at aleoni@jajags.com as soon as possible to let her know. This helps us manage our enrollment, staffing, and budgets for next year.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE STAFF DINNER DONATIONS One of JA's fantastic traditions is providing dinner for the staff during Parent/Teacher Conferences which will be the evening of Thursday , March 5th this year. Donations help Boosters put together a really nice dinner break in the midst of a long day. This can be done via CheddarUp (Link below) or drop off an envelope in the office indicating "Parent Teacher Conference Staff Dinner."
https://hospitality-donations-41526.cheddarup.com/
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
In Junior High, we are seeing an increase in the use of dehumanizing language, both verbally and in writing. To dehumanize someone is to target gender, ideology, skin color, ethnicity, religion, age—and to make them either feel or appear somehow less than human. Please look to have conversations at home about treating others with respect and kindness, honoring our differences, and the impact our words can have on others.
GIRLS WHO CODE Are you looking for free, fun, enriching programming for your students this summer? Look no further, Girls Who Code has got you covered! Girls Who Code’s free, virtual Pathways is a summer program for high school girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants. Participants have the chance to explore technology, build projects based on their interests, and join a supportive global community—no prior coding experience or program fees required.
● Early Consideration, Students apply by: Wednesday, February 25
● Application Closes: April 10
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
● RYLA - We are looking for current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students that would benefit from Leadership and Teamwork Training. What is RYLA? RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. For over 35 years, Rotary has sponsored a 5-day leadership conference. We are proud that we are positively impacting the lives of more than 500 students every summer, AND Rotary covers the cost.
○ When: Sunday July 12th to Friday July 17th
○ Where: The conference will be held at the YMCA in Estes Park, CO, 60 minutes northwest of Denver
○ For more information and how to apply, see the FLYER or click HERE.
● Young RYLA - We are looking for current 7th grade students that would benefit from Leadership and Teamwork Training. What is YoungRYLA? RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. For over 35 years, Rotary has sponsored a 5-day leadership conference. We are proud that we are positively impacting the lives of more than 500 students every summer, AND Rotary covers the cost.
○ When: Twos Conferences:
■ Sunday June 21st to Friday June 26th
■ Sunday June 28th to Friday July 3rd
○ Where: The conference will be held at the YMCA in Estes Park, CO, 60 minutes northwest of Denver
○ For more information and how to apply, see the FLYER or click HERE.
ATHLETICS
REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS Junior high spring sports will begin on March 9th. Registration is currently open. You must have a current sports physical on hand to upload during the process. Please see our registration page for more information.
SPRING SPORTS FEES Fees for spring sports will be available in the Parent Portal fee section this week once all rosters are final. Communication will be sent via team snap to athletes and families.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Adolescent Gynecology Event Children’s Hospital team of Adolescent Gynecologists is hosting an educational morning for teen girls and their parents focused on the unique health challenges young female athletes may face, including the female athlete triad. We will address common myths, such as the belief that painful periods and missing periods during intense training are normal, and will also share healthy, practical strategies to support both athletic performance and overall well-being. Register HERE.
Event Details:
● Saturday, March 7
● 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
● Children’s Hospital Colorado – Conference Center
● Free parking available
● Light drinks and snacks will be provided
SPRING SPORTS CONCESSIONS SIGN UP Earn money for your school sport, club and organization, even Junior High can participate, when you volunteer at the concession stand. Slots are now available for the upcoming Spring sports season. Not trained, adults can be trained at the next group training on 3/17 or 4/2. Sign up for training HERE.
Sign up for concessions sessions HERE Email Lucy if you have any questions lucybarksdale2@gmail.com
Supporting our Community: The Athletic Department has recently partnered with Precious Child in Broomfield. We believe it is important to give back to our community and continue building a culture of support, love and care for those around us. Precious Child is hosting a Back to Basics Drive during the month of March, and we are proud to serve as a donation site for our community. Our collection drive will run from March 9th through March 20th. We encourage our families, athletes, and community members to consider donating and helping us make a positive impact. Thank you for your continued support in serving others. Below is what they are requesting for this drive.
· Clothing
o New and gently used boys and girls
o Clothing size 6 and up
o New underwear packs (All Youth Sizes)
o Toddler and kid snacks
New non-perishable food items
o Essential cooking ingredients (Flour, Cooking Oil, Sugar)
o Pasta, Rice, Quinoa
o Canned Foods
o Instant Ready Meals
·New full-size hygiene items
o Shampoo/ Conditioner/ Body Wash
o Feminine Hygiene Products
o Toothbrush/ Toothpaste
o Deodorant
o Laundry Detergent
More information will come in next week's newsletter on drop off locations at the school.