Can you believe we are almost half way through our school year? We have had so many first this year and many things to celebrate. Our TJ family wants to wish all of you a wonderful holiday break. We have a busy month ahead but it is always an exciting time of the year!

We will observe our holiday break December 18 through January 1st. We will see everyone on January 2nd 2024. We wish your family happy holiday and a very happy New Year!

Intramurals will begin on Monday, December 4th . Intramurals will take place after school on the following dates. Please arrange to pick up your student by 5:00 at the front entrance.

12/04, 12/05. 12/06, 12/07 - intramurals

12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14 - intramurals

Tryouts for the 2024 team will be January 2nd after school.

Our Character Strong focus for November was EMPATHY! The following students were chosen as students going above and beyond this month demonstrating our Character Strong focus. We have also had several students recognized during our morning announcements for this trait as well. We are proud of our tigers.

Congratulations: Ariah W., Araina S., Eli N., Tommy W., Jordan E., Emily H., Harper G., Wren H., Remy Y., Brinlee J., Michael M., Emri B., Amber H., Hannah B., Hangai A., and Emmett S. (not pictured)

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to represent TJ at the annual Circle the State with Song Festival. This is a statewide choral festival with around 5,000 students across the state.

Mia L., Tului P., Scarlett S., Evangeline H., Olivia S., Aaliyah H., Georgia T., Autumn L., Natalie K., Bas F., Blake S., Desirae L., Grace H., and Kingston Y.

Kaydience O., June S., George G., and Ty C will participate in the 2023 Elks Hoop Shoot Contest on Monday, December 11th at Wilson Elementary. Please come and cheer on these four TIGERS!!!

As we receive construction updates we will update the link below. We are excited to see the progress of the project and our new school beginning to take shape.

Order forms will be sent at a later date however you can go ahead and order your 2023-2024 yearbook online. Follow the link below and use the TJES code: 82720V

We are so proud of our students for their commitment to helping others in our community. We had a huge donation that we were able to make to the St. Anthony's Food Pantry. The house with the highest amount donate was...the Perseverance (Purple) HOUSE! They will receive 25 house points!

Please know per our GCCS handbook the following lunch policy is in place.

"Due to the Greater Clark County Schools Wellness Policy, food from any restaurant (fast food or sit down) and soft drinks are prohibited in the school cafeteria.

Greater Clark County Schools and TJES utilizes School Messenger, a quick alert messaging service that is being utilized to communicate weather related closures/delays, emergencies, and general communications such as important school announcements or events.

Text “yes” to the number 67587 to receive text alerts from GCCS.

Per the GCCS handbook;

Students will be recognized on the daily announcements and will receive a pencil from the office to acknowledge their special day.Please refrain from having flowers, balloons, etc.delivered to school. If you are sending in a birthday treat you will need to approve this with the teacher prior. Only healthy snacks are allowed per our GCCS Wellness Policy. Please ask the office if you have any questions.

No Birthday invitations are allowed to be distributed at school.