School News
Parent Survey Coming Soon!- Next week, on Monday the 16th, we will be sending out our parent survey. The results will be reviewed by our School Accountability Committee and shared with our Board of Directors. Your thoughts and feedback are greatly appreciated, and may help guide improvements for the future. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey.
Kids Heart Challenge kicks off on February 2. This year’s event is more than just fun; it’s our school’s service project in partnership with the American Heart Association. Students will learn healthy habits while helping kids with special hearts and supporting families right here in our community through donations to fight heart diseases and stroke. Click here for our school’s page where you can sign-up for free and see updates all the way through. This is where your family can complete Finn’s Mission, and you can also track our progress toward our goals and the rewards the kids love! Through this important program our school also earns equipment for PE or recess and can apply for wellness grants!
Afterschool Spring Club Information
Chess Club - Mondays - 3:15 - 4:15 -Calling all 3-6th graders. Join the chess club and become a master of strategy! You'll have fun learning new moves, challenging friends, and solving tricky puzzles. Whether you're a beginner or already know the basics, you'll improve your skills while making new friends! Register HERE
Talk to the Camera - Mondays - 3:15 - 4:15 - Do you have a future YouTuber in your household? In this class, your kids will gain the skill set, knowledge and confidence to celebrate their individuality through learning the basics of YouTube content creation! Using a STEAM-based learning approach, your kids will learn how to produce their own channel trailer, graphics and episodes! Families will receive an edited channel trailer and one episode a few weeks after the last day of class.*We offer guidance and support for YouTube channel set-up, but we don't set-up channels for your kids during this class. We leave it up to you as the parent to create their channel and post videos privately or publicly. Safety is our top priority! Your kids must learn about internet safety and sign our internet safety pledge. Sign up HERE
Hip Hop (K-6th) - Mondays - 3:15-4:15 - K-6 - A high-energy dance form that uses the latest age appropriate Hip Hop and Pop music coupled with dance steps influenced by some of today's finest dance choreographers. A style that is incessantly changing, Hip Hop incorporates poppin’, lockin', and body isolations. Students will learn the trendy hip hop style of today as well as old school, and always emphasizes dancers finding their own individual swagger and style. Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy way to express oneself in a big way! More info HERE. Register HERE.
D&D Club - Mondays 3:15-4:45 - 4th–6th Graders Welcome! - Join JA’s Dungeons & Dragons Club for a screen-free adventure full of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through storytelling and role-playing, students build critical thinking and communication skills while making friends and working together to achieve goals.The game fosters community, encourages positive social interaction, and even sneaks in math and reading practice—all in a safe, inclusive, and imaginative setting. And the best part? It’s free! Spots are limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis through the Google Form—reserve your child’s today!
Homework Club - Mondays - 3:30-4:30 - Need a quiet place to get your homework done? Want some extra help from teachers and friends? Come join the Homework Club! It’s the perfect spot to finish assignments, ask questions, and feel confident about your work. Fill out THIS form to reserve your spot. Students in 3rd-6th grade are welcome, limit 15 students per session.
*NEW CLUB! - Photography Club - Fridays - 3:15-4:15 - Taking photos from the side, up high, down low, or of your toes! In this class students will develop basic photography skills by doing fun, hands-on photography activities such as “story time” and “scavenger hunt.” The class will culminate in a gallery showing some of the best photographs taken. Cameras will be provided for students to use. More info HERE. Register HERE.
Karate - Late Start Wednesday Mornings 8:45-9:45 - Synergy Martial Arts - Get the day started off on the right foot! Karate Club helps your child to develop self-defense and strong character through martial arts related skills, drills and games. Head karate instructor Scott Pedersen will be teaching four early morning ‘Karate Club’ sessions (Feb 4th, March 4th, April 1st, and May 6th) from 8:45-9:45 am in the Primary Gym, for 1st through 6th grades. The cost is $20/session and all proceeds are being donated to Jefferson Academy Clubs. Today, screens and sedentary habits often dominate too many children's lives. Karate is a dynamic and engaging alternative; improving balance, coordination and fitness.In addition to energetic activities, Karate Club also reinforces life skills such as focus, discipline and respect for others. Given time, the training will also build self confidence and the very vital ‘belief-in-self’ for each child. More information HERE.
Intramural Sports - The registration for Jefferson Academy Elementary Intramural Soccer is open. This program will run for eight weeks. This sport is open to boys and girls in 5th and 6th graders of JA Elementary and Summit Academy. Click HERE for information on Spring s
Summer JagCare - This program is only open to students currently enrolled at Jefferson Academy. If you are interested in placing your student(s) in this program please, sign up with this link. For more information, please visit the website (link). If you have further questions, please contact Karoline Corcoran at kcorcoran@jajags.com.
JagCare Before/after school care for the 2026-2027 school year - If you are interested in this program for the next school year, please use this link to participate in the lottery (Link). Families must complete the form by February 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Calendar
Friday, February 13 - No school - Professional Development Day
Monday, February 16 - No school - Presidents’ Day
Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00 JA Board meeting at Summit Academy or via Zoom
Wednesday, March 4 - SAC Meeting at 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 4 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m in the commons
Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. - 1st grade music performance in the big gym
Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. - Kindergarten - Grandparents’ Day music performance in the big
Friday, March 13 - Kindergarten students are dismissed after their program or picked up by 11:30 a.m. Lunch is not served to Kindergarten students on this day.
*If you have a special need due to a disability, plan to attend one of our events and need accommodations in order to participate, please contact Shelly Cohen, 720-728-6162.
JA Secondary
Junior High Baseball - Junior high baseball will also be returning and we invite you to our baseball meeting on Wednesday, February 18th at 5 pm in the secondary commons. 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend, where we will give out season details, expectations and exciting changes. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Coach Kirkley at nkirkley@jajags.com
PTO
Yearbook - Last month to get your yearbook! Sales will close March 6th. Don't wait BUY your yearbook today!
Community Social - Our next Community Social will be at Red Robin in Westminster on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (All Day).
Save the Dates
3/4/26 - General PTO Meeting
3/4-6/2026 - Spring Bookfair
3/5/2026 - Hospitality Conference Lunch
3/11/26 - Dine Out - Red Robin (799 W 146th Ave, Westminster, CO 80023)
3/13/26 - Family Movie Night - All Grades
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