TJ SGA is requesting convertibles (Jeep, Mini Cooper, Mustang, etc) to use for their second Homecoming Pep Rally on Saturday, April 17th from 1-3PM at TJ. Convertibles will need to arrive at 12:30PM, half an hour before the pep rally begins.

We need six total convertibles, one for each underclassmen class (2024, 2023, 2022) and three for senior class (2021). If we do not receive enough, we may not be able to provide the best Homecoming we can for TJ.

If you have a convertible or Jeep and are willing to allow it to be used during the pep rally please fill out this google form

https://forms.gle/21pUUUqixD5DST4Y7

More details from SGA:

Any convertible will do. We’ve also done pickup trucks before but convertibles are ideal. Parents can either drive it around, or an experienced SGA driver can drive it for them. Cars will be lined up single-file and driven in 1 circle around the track around the football field.

The photos below are not from TJ, but they may be helpful for folks (like me – Nick Costescu) unfamiliar w/the event:

Parents, let your kids know about this fun hacking (programming) event. They can join with friends or by themselves. TJ PTSA helps fund this event through your membership and donations.

From the JackTJ Newsletter:

Hey TJ! HackTJ, TJ’s very own student-run hackathon, is back for its 8th edition this April 10th-11th for students at ANY coding level!

We have workshops from basic web development to coding data science and how to build an ethical hack, in addition to career panels with professionals in the fields of financial technology and biomedical computer science. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear Ani Mohan, TJ Alum and Forbes 30 under 30, speak before our closing ceremony about his experiences as Founder and General Manager of GameSnacks at Google Incubator!

Come to HackTJ for the chance to win amazing prizes, such as an Amazon Echo Dot and a $50 Amazon gift card, and everyone who submits a project at HackTJ receives a swag bag, including a limited edition t-shirt and stickers (and more!) If you check out our Instagram, we are currently holding a raffle giveaway — all you have to do is share our HackTJ post on your Instagram story, and you are automatically entered into a raffle for an Anker Wireless Charger or Portable Bluetooth Speaker! 

We look forward to seeing you there! Registration ends on March 26th at 8 pm (extended by one week from our original deadline, so sign up now!).

Visit our website (https://hacktj.org) and check out our
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HackTJOfficial/),
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hacktjofficial/), and
Twitter (https://twitter.com/HackTJOfficial/) for more information!

TL;DR: Take part in the Class Council Café’s first-ever Open Mic Night on March 26th!

Calling all budding singers, writers, and speakers! Step on up to the mic at the Class Council Café’s first-ever Open Mic Night! This is an event where we want everyone to be able to explore their creativity in a fun, supporting environment; we welcome everyone to sing songs, recite poetry, or perform any kind of written piece! We hope that all of 2024’s budding singers, writers, and speakers sign-up for this event to share their talents! We encourage all class members to bring a hot beverage with them, and cozy on up with a nice blanket as you watch your fellow classmates perform spectacular pieces in our virtual Café (hosted on Zoom). The open mic night will run from 6-8 PM on March 26th, with a Mic Check at 5:30 for all performers. Admission is free and open to all freshmen. Fill out this form ASAP to reserve your spot as either a performer or spectator, you don’t want to miss out!

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/CCCOpenMic

ZOOM registration also required:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcu6hpzsiH9EjtqfMXe1RBoPxDVTCQ9KN

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Senior Parents, let your seniors know about this fun chance to gather in person and see their friends and teachers!

March 19 Get-Together
Theme: Spring Fling
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Nobel and Franklin Commons, and if weather is nice kids can go out to the Nobel Courtyard.
Student RSVP Sign up (Currently being edited):https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094EAFA82BA1F94-spring
What: Similar to the previous event, we plan to have an assortment of chairs and background music. Additionally, we plan to have the event happen right before a football game, giving students the chance to participate in some activities, and then go watch our football team compete should they so choose.

Free Food: TJ PTSA will provide Chicken and Veg Burritos from Anitas and snacks and drinks and bad jokes.

Parent Volunteer Signup: Sign up here to volunteer to help set up, clean up, and server food/drinks (also to embarrass your kids at the actual event)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E44ABAF23ABFA7-tjclass

Let your students know about this fun event.

From the TJ SGA:

Friendship is in the air! On Friday March 12th from 6:00 – 8:00, SGA will be hosting Friending Frenzy, our first virtual speed meet and greet! This event is for anyone looking to get out there and socialize with others, make some new friends of ALL grade levels, and have a good time! (who knows, maybe you’ll meet that special someone) As the night progresses, we will cycle through three events; Round 1 of one-on-one pairings, a halftime Blind Bachelor/Bachelorette game show event, and Round 2 of pairings. There descriptions of the events are below:

Matching Rounds – Students will be randomly placed in a room within their preferences of grade and gender, where they complete activities while learning about one another’s interests! Each rotation will be only a few minutes, so enjoy each other’s company while it lasts!

Blind Bachelor / Bachelorette Event – Six contestants, three for each contestant, will answer fun, dating questions posed by our Bachelor and Bachelorette, Sean Nguyen and Christine Franklin! The catch: Sean and Christine won’t be able to see the contestants and will have to judge them solely based on their responses. If you would like to be considered to be a contestant, make sure to indicate this on the signup form!

If you’re looking for a laid back way to connect with others, sign up with the Google Form below!
http://tinyurl.com/friendingfrenzy

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpd-ypqT0uHtbEUF8x9Ez538U8nmvNHYUz

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.