School News
Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. 2nd grade music performance in the big gym. Students should arrive at 6:15 p.m. wearing their pioneer costume, and go directly to their classroom. Families should go to the big gym.
6th Grade Continuation - May 21 at 6:00 p.m. at our secondary school - 11251 Reed Way.
If you are someone in your party who needs accommodations for seating to attend one of our events, please contact Shelly Cohen at 720-728-6162.
Health Room - All student medications in the Health Room must be picked up by a parent by the last day of school, Wednesday May 21. Medications that are not picked up will be disposed of appropriately.
Lost & Found - All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.
Facility Projects - The playground and fencing at the Cub Den/Church will begin the last week of May and 1st week of June. The sprinkler system and grass seed/top soil/feed mixture will be on and completed prior to June 20th. We are getting a new sprinkler system installed on the east side of the school. This work will begin on May 22nd.
Enrollment for next year - If your student will not be returning next year and you have not notified the office, please do so as soon as possible. Should this decision happen during the summer, please call the office and leave a message (303-438-1011).
Calendar
Meet the Board Candidates (link) Vote! May 5 - May 13
Tuesday, May 13 - 2nd grade music performance at 6:30 p.m. in the big gym
Tuesday, May 13 - JA Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. annual & general meeting at secondary & via zoom
Tuesday, May 20 - Last day of school for Kindergarten & 6th grade (full day of school)
Wednesday, May 21 - Last day of school for 1st - 5th grade -early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is not served.
Wednesday, May 21 - 6th grade continuation at 6:00 p.m. at JA secondary school
PTO News
PTO Annual Meeting Report - Congratulations to our Pioneer Award winners for 2025 - Carissa Shaw and Krissy Wiseman! Your many hours of dedicated volunteer service have earned you this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for your time and commitment to the JA PTO.
Congratulations are also extended to our newly elected PTO Board for the 2025-26 School Year.
President - Carissa Shaw
Vice President - Sheena Downey
Treasurer - Stefanie Hale
Secretary - Carly Decker
Parent-At-Large - Carin Miller & Krissy Wiseman
In addition to awards and elections, we recognized 50+ and 100+ Hour Volunteers and PTO Committee Leads. We also updated our Bylaws, passed the 2025-26 PTO Budget and heard from Student Council on the results of Penny Wars.
THANK YOU - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Because of all of you - our fabulous JAE Community we were able to show our teachers & staff the love and appreciation they so wholeheartedly deserve this week during National Teacher (& Staff) Appreciation Week. Your generosity continues to overflow, and through your contributions of time and talent, we were able to share a sense of warmth and community, letting our teachers & staff know they are deeply cared for. Thank you all for making this possible!
School Supplies for 2025-2026 School Year - It's time to pre-order your students' school supplies for next year! We have partnered with a company that will put together all of the supplies that your student's teacher has requested. Supplies will be delivered to the school in August and taken to your student's classroom before the first day of school. Please order for your student’s grade level that they will be entering next year. JA earns $5 on each box. Here is the link. For questions contact Rebecca Brinkey at schooltoolboxes@japto.info. The order deadline is Wednesday, May 31, 2025.
Report Your Volunteer Hours - It's never too late! Be sure to report your outside-of-school-time volunteer hours. Any time spent volunteering for Jefferson Academy Elementary during non-school hours can (and should) be reported using this simple Volunteer Hours Reporting Form. Time contributed during school hours is recorded in the RAPTOR system at school - this form is only for non-school time hours. Your volunteer time matters! Support JA's strategic plan by reporting your hours!