Category Archives: Past Events

2021-02-08 6pm Diversity in STEM Talks!

Monday, February 8, 2021, 6:00-6:45pm

Presented by The Diversity Committee of the Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology PTSA

For students grades 4-8
Guest speakers: Anthony Nunez, CEO INF Robotics Inc. and Carla Rodriguez, Head of Operations INF Robotics Inc.

Hear from people working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields!
– What sparked their interest in STEM?
– What did they study in school?
– What is happening in the field of robotics?
– How are robotics and technology used in health care?
– What else would you like to know?

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2021-01-21 6-8pm Class of 2022 College Kick Off

From the 1/14/21 News You Choose email:

“Hi Class of 2022 and those who love them,

All of us in Student Services are hoping you are staying healthy and safe. We would like to cordially invite you to join us for the Junior College Kick-Off.

When: Thursday January 21, 2021
What time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Online! We will send the link to join us the day of the event.
Who: 2022 Students and Parents (yes, we want you to attend together!)
What: A team of counselors will walk families through the college application process, things to do now, things to think about for later, and answer questions you may have for the good of the group.

Please save the space on your calendar and be ready to absorb all the information we will be sharing. If you are unable to join, we plan to record the session and share it afterward.”

2021-01-18 to 01-22 SGA Spirit Week

Spirit Week

Back in November, we had our first TJ Spirit Week of the year. If you missed out on the fun, we are holding another one from Monday, January 18th – Friday, January 22nd. Get ready to show your school spirit! Just as last time, you have the chance to win great prizes and rewards for participating! Yay!
 

The events are:
 

Mistletoe Mind Monday: We will be hosting a Winter Trivia Competition on Zoom about holiday movies, the science behind winter weather, and much more! Top winners will receive Amazon gift cards!

TikTok Tuesday: Recreate the TikTok dance to Holiday by Lil Nas X posted on the @tj.sga TikTok account. Be sure to tag @tj.sga and use the hashtag #tjsga to be eligible to win a giant elephant stuffed animal prize.

Wintry Wednesday: Vote for an Officer (Sean, Tiffany, Jordan, or Bhaswith) pied on Instagram live! We will be posting a poll on our Instagram story @tj.sga so make sure to check it out and vote! Students can also dress up as a winter character like Santa or a snowman, or wear your favorite ugly sweater or hat. Post a picture of your costume to your Instagram story with the tag @tj.sga or submit to the Google Form linked in our bio to be entered into the raffle for a featured SGA post shouting out your Instagram! 

Treat Thursday: We are so excited to announce our collaboration with Jeff Chefs! Create a festive dish, traditional holiday dish, or frosty dish (cold foods like ice cream, drinks, etc.) and enter a photo submission through a form on Jeff Chef’s Facebook We will be accepting entries starting Monday until Wednesday night at 11:59 PM. Winners will be chosen by SGA Officers and Jeff Chefs, and we will announce the winners on Thursday during lunch. The first place winners in each category will receive a reward of $10!

Festival Friday: SGA is hosting a Karaoke Night on Friday over Zoom! All students can sign up to perform in the audience. We have some very special performers already booked including JJLee, Lil Dahroo, Quentin Lovejoy, and Richik Haldar & Adam Rodriguez. 

2021-01-28 6:30-8:30pm PTSA Meeting (Online)

Register in advance for this meeting:

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  • Agenda
  • 2020-12-17 Minutes PTSA General Meeting
  • Budget
  • SGA Report
  • 2021-2022 School Year Course Registration Info
    • Dr. Bonitatibus and staff will present information regarding course registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Topics will include
      • how a student registers
      • how decisions are made about which courses will run
      • how to think about academic planning for your student across four years
    • There will be time for Q&A and you may also submit questions in advance here.

NOTE: An email with a Zoom registration link will be sent out to all TJ families registered in AtoZ. If you did not receive one, make sure you are registered in AtoZ Connect (tjptsa.com/archive/join).

2021-01-18 4pm TJ SGA’s Winter Trivia Contest

Be sure to register for SGA’s Winter Trivia Contest as the first event of our Frozen Frenzy Spirit week! Join us on Monday, 1/18 at 4PM to compete for Amazon gift cards and test your knowledge on popular winter movies and pop-culture references!

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2021-01-22 7-9pm TJ SGA Virtual Karaoke Concert

Be sure to register for TJ’s Virtual Karaoke Concert where you can end off the semester by watching fellow students perform songs or performing songs yourself!

If you are interested in singing a song, be sure to sign up by January 19th, 11:59 PM at this Google Form: https://forms.gle/6C1yVu6yTyeiFqEMA and join the Zoom meeting at 6:45pm for a mic check. If you are just attending to listen, you may join at 7pm.

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2021-01-29 How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men (slides)

Slides from this virtual event are available here:

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Tuesdays, January 12 & 19, 7-8:30 PM

Relationships, valuing emotions, and building social connections are important to healthy development. Join Dr. Esther Barkat, TJ psychologist, to discuss ideas from the book How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men by Dr. Michael C. Reichert. Reichert says, “The paradigms about boys needing to be stoic and manly can actually cause them to shut down. The key to changing the culture lies in how parents, educators, and mentors help boys develop socially and emotionally.” In his book, he gives step by step guidance.

(From book description:) Featuring the latest insights from psychology and neuroscience, How to Raise a Boy will help those who care for young boys and teenagers build a boyhood that will enable them to grow into confident, accomplished and kind men.

Our Wellness book idea list includes titles referred to in the January 12 session.

2021-01-21 Mental Health Coalition Meeting

All parents, guardians, and students are invited to join the Mental Health Coalition, led by SGA and the student mental health group Minds Matter. MHC brings together students, administration, teachers, counselors and parents to coordinate mental health and wellness efforts for the TJ community. Video link available on the PTSA Google calendar. Meetings occur monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 4:30-5:30 PM.

2021-01-08 SGA Game Night 6pm-8pm

SGA is hosting a Game Night for all students on Jan 8th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM! It will be a night of fun games including Scattegories, Codenames, and a friendly competition of Pictionary with Amazon gift card prizes at the end of the night!

To play with others, put the names of your group members in this <google form to be added>

Parents, encourage your kids to join in this fun, social activity with their peers.

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