School News
Hearing & Vision Volunteers Needed! - Tuesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 5 & Thursday, November 6. Volunteers are still needed on Wednesday from 12:45 - 2:30 p.m.Please sign up here. Contact Danielle Harding at dharding@jajags.com with any questions.
4th Grade Program - Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. Our 4th grade students will participate in a Veterans Day program in the big gym. Parents/guardians and other family members are invited to attend. Siblings will not be taken out of class due to seating capacity. If you need special seating due to a disability, please call Shelly Cohen at 720-728-6162.
Prospective Family Night - Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. This event is for families that are interested in enrolling their students at JA (not current families). Families will get an overview of our school, meet some of our staff and take a tour. Please share this with family, friends & neighbors.
Weather Related School Closures & Delays - In the event of inclement weather, Jefferson Academy follows the Jefferson County School District's decisions regarding closures and delays. Notifications are posted on the school's website, local news outlets, and our social media pages. Phone and email notifications come from Jeffco Public Schools. Please make sure your information in Infinite Campus Parent Portal is updated.
Winter Afterschool Activities
Hip Hop (K-6th) - Mondays - 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! Register HERE.
Chess Club - Mondays -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
Earth Club will meet every Tuesday after school from 3 - 3:45 beginning November 11. Earth Club is open to students in 3rd-6th grade. Students who participate will spend time picking up trash around the outside of the school, collecting recyclable materials around the school, and doing other projects to help ‘beautify’ our school. Your student will need a good pair of fitted gloves (preferably gardening). Permission slips are available from Ms. Tucker in the Library.
Talk to the Camera - Mondays - Live from the Jefferson Academy Elementary, it’s SKL! Do you have a creative kid at home who loves to act? SKL is a STEAM-based program where students learn what it takes to host their own Skit Kids Live. Kids transform into skit writers, actors, musicians, and set crew. Students work together to create a comedic episode with skits, shorts, commercials, and musical acts! Families will receive an edited episode a few weeks after the last day of class. Sign up HERE.
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 1st-6th grade are welcome, limit 15 students per session.
Intramural sports - Are you a 5th or 6th grade student interested in playing or learning a new sport! We have an awesome intramural sports program that hosts 3 different sports during the school year. Fall - Volleyball, Winter - Basketball, Spring - Soccer. Please see the schedule link for more information on the dates for each sport. Practices are from 3:15-4:15pm with a culminating competition at the end of the season. We will have a Tuesday group and a Thursday group for each season. Registration is now open for Basketball. For more information on Intramural Sports Click HERE.
Calendar
Wednesday, November 5 - Late start - school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 5 - SAC meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the conservatory
Wednesday, November 5 - PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
Tuesday, November 11 - 4th grade music program at 10:00 a.m. in the big gym
Wednesday, November 12 - Prospective Family Night at 6:00 p.m. in the big gym
JA Foundation
Mountainview Food Pantry & Food Drive - We’re excited to partner with Mountainview Church (site of our recently purchased building) to offer a monthly Food Pantry, open to all JA and Summit families that may be facing hardship — no ID or zip code required. First Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. (The next pantry is this Saturday, November 1.)
To help keep the pantry stocked, our Community Food Drive runs November 3–December 19. Drop off shelf-stable items in the JA Elementary front office, or donate online to Community Cares. Grocery gift cards (marked “Community Cares”) can also be left at any front desk to support families in need. Families needing delivery or pickup support may contact Tiffany Flores directly.
Holiday Care Package Program - As we enter the holiday season, we recognize that some families may be facing difficult times. The Holiday Care Package Program is back to support current JA & Summit families and staff with gifts, essential needs, and more. While we can’t guarantee every request will be fulfilled, we’ll do our best to help as many families as possible.
If your family is experiencing hardship, please complete the Needs Request Form by Friday, November 14.
All personal information is confidential and reviewed only by Tiffany Flores (Community Engagement Specialist) for coordination purposes. Tiffany will follow up directly once your form has been reviewed. Questions? Contact Tiffany Flores for assistance.
(Want to donate? The list of needed donations will be shared on November 17, with collections running through December 8 — stay tuned for details on how to give!)
PTO
Fun Run: Hey Jaguar families, you all CRUSHED it! A huge thank you to all our amazing students, parents, friends, and families! Your energy, dedication, and support make such a difference for our kids, staff, and school community — we truly couldn’t do it without you. Pledging will remain open through the weekend. You can make a donation anytime at MyBooster.com or directly through our school at japto.info/contact/donate. Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping our Jaguars shine!
PTO General Meeting: We invite you to attend the upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, November 5th. Important updates and initiatives will be discussed, and your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. PTO members, please watch for a Google Form to be distributed later in November. Your input is essential in helping us make informed decisions that benefit our students, staff, and school community.
Save the Dates
11/5/25 - PTO Membership Meeting
11/12/25 - Teacher/Staff Breakfast (Hosted by 4th Grade)
11/13/25 - DINE OUT - Panera Bread
Don't forget to log Your Volunteer Hours HERE