Our Mission....
To build an effective partnership with Thomas Jefferson parents, guardians, relatives, staff members, students, and alumni to advance the well being of the school and the community it serves.
A 4A School Deserves 4A Support from You!
The Raider Parent Movement supports all students by supporting the 4A’s:

- Academics

- Athletics

- Activities

- Arts

At RPM, we see a future where Thomas Jefferson High School is recognized as one of the premier schools in the northwest. We envision a future with a tradition of excellence, driven by a partnership among parents, staff, and students, and a future where the Raider Parent Movement (RPM) is recognized in the TJ community as…

·- Excited parents who work with the staff and students to make great things happen.

·- The primary group for parent and staff involvement.

·- The source of parent and staff cooperation.

·- TJ’s most effective fundraising group.

·- The driving force at TJ for a brighter future.

The Thomas Jefferson Raider Parent Movement is a Non-Profit organization that has been granted official tax-exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, donations to Thomas Jefferson RPM are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law. We encourage you to make additional donations to support Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities at TJ. Please make checks payable to "Thomas Jefferson RPM."

Thanks to all of our leaders and liaisons for our most successful auction ever!

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

The 9th Annual Thomas Jefferson Raider Parent Movement

"A Heart for TJ" Auction

Emerald Downs

5pm Silent Auction-7pm Dinner/Live Auction

Watch for Tickets to go on sale

email tickets@tjrpm.org for info.

Australian Exchange Program

Here is a great way to help raise funds for RPM and learn about another culture.

The Aussies are coming again!
Thomas Jefferson High School students and families have the opportunity to host Australian exchange students and chaperones in.
Our Aussie students will be arriving in January of 2013 and will stay for eleven days.

We had such a great time together last year, I hope you'll want to join us for even more fun this year.

Please contact Susan Hendricks s.hendricks@tjrpm.org, 206-714-8178 for further details and to select the Aussie you'd like to host.

Watch for more information in September.

G’day!

Committees

We can sure use your help to keep things going. If we all pitch in, the work gets spread around. We only need just a little of your time, and after all, your children are worth it! There are many things you can do to help, and many from the comfort of your home. Contact us for more information. You can help with…

- Campus Beautification beautification@tjrpm.org
- Financial Audit
- Australian Exchange Program australian@tjrpm.org
- Membership/Communications
- Scholarships
- Staff Appreciation
- Parents Volunteers on Campus
Questions? Contact webmaster@tjrpm.org

Forms -- Deposit, Check and Grant Requests

Forms

Please use these handy forms.

Check Request

CHECK REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Select group account

  2. Provide the check payee name. If an address is given, the check will be mailed to that address.

  3. Select the request type. If you have paid out of pocket for an item and wish to be reimbursed, select "Reimbursement w / Receipt". If you have an invoice that needs to be paid, select "Invoice payment". If the check is a pre-payment without a receipt or invoice, select "Other". Note that receipts must be provided to the RPM treasurer when they are available.

  4. Indicate the approver name and provide the approver signature. This must be the adult advisor / coach of the group that controls the account. For RPM related check requests, the approver must be an officer other than the Treasurer issuing the check.

  5. Once complete, print the request and have it signed by the approver.

  6. Place the request and the required documentation in an envelope and fax to 253-838-3426 or email to treasurer@tjrpm.org.

    Checks are routinely cut twice a month near the second and last Monday of the month. If the check is required more quickly, please contact a treasurer by email or phone (see contact info on webpage Leadership Contacts) to make arrangements.

RPM Deposit Form

DEPOSIT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fill out form and print
  2. Include monies to be deposited and form in a sealed enelope.
  3. Include group name, date and the word "Deposit" on the outside of the envelope.
  4. Deliver to RPM treasurer(s):
    - Contact treasurers by email or phone (see contact info on webpage Members) to arrange pick-up or drop off.
    - Only if direct delivery is not possible, deliver to TJ front office to be held for pick-up.

RPM Grant Request Form

GRANT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Fill out form and print. Email is for notification purposes only. Signed form must be received for Grant consideration.
Per RPM bylaws request must meet the following conditions: Be from an official TJ group
Be school related
Be signed by the group’s Official Advisor / Coach
The advisor or coach must be a member of RPM
The group must have made a significant effort to raise funds for their group’s activities
The request must be received by the board before the day of (and preferably one week prior to) the regular monthly meeting
Either hand deliver to an RPM board member or place in the RPM mailbox located in the TJ front office
Grants are made for the stated purpose up to the amount of the grant. Excess funds are returned to RPM.

Questions? Contact webmaster@tjrpm.org

Leadership Contacts

Co-President Dan Papke d.papke@tjrpm.org
Co-President Susan Hendricks s.hendricks@tjrpm.org
Co-Vice President Dara Mandeville d.mandeville@tjrpm.org
Co-Vice President Christina Reagle c.reagle@tjrpm.org
Secretary Janis Landrud j.landrud@tjrpm.org
Treasurer James Peytonj.peyton@tjrpm.org
Auction Dara Mandeville and Christina Reagle
Australian Exchange Beth Smith
Beautification Michelle Tihri and Pam Rosendahl
Membership Cindy Amato
Scholarships Jeanne Lunde
Staff Appreciation Julie Allmaras

We can sure use your help to keep things going. If we all pitch in, the work gets spread around. We only need just a little of your time, and after all, your children are worth it! There are many things you can do to help, and many from the comfort of your home. Contact us for more information.

 

Meetings

See our progress! Help us make Thomas Jefferson the greatest school in Washington!

Join Us!

Print out our membership form and join to make a difference.

Please join. Help us meet our membership goal for 2012/2013. Your entire membership fee goes directly to support TJ. By joining RPM, you are helping to enrich your child’s high school experience. Thank you!

All meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the TJ Little Theater.

September 17

October 15

November 26

January 14

February 11

March 18

April 15

May 20

 

 

2011 -2012 meeting minutes

Monday, September 19th Monday, February 6th
Monday, October 17th Monday, March 21st
Monday, November 14th Monday, April 16th
December - No meeting Monday, May 21th
Monday, January 9th June - No meeting

Want to see what we did in 2010-2011 Click here

Want to see what we did in 2009-2010 Click here

Want to see what we did in 2008- 2009? Click here

Want to see what we did in 2007-2008? Click here
Want to see what we did in 2006-2007? Click here

Scholarships

RPM Scholarships

Each year RPM continues the tradition of awarding students --four young women and four young men-- that have excelled in the 4 A's and one Debbie Jahns Scholarship. Students, that have made Thomas Jefferson the great school that it is because of their committment. We are looking for students who truly have a dream of pursuing further education, whether it is through a 2 or 4 year college, vocational or trade school. The desire to go further, not necessarily the GPA will help determine our recipients.

4 A's College Scholarship

In early 2007 RPM lost a wonderful woman - Debbie Jahns. Debbie was instrumental to the establishment of the Raider Parent Movement serving as treasurer as well as other key positions and finally secretary during her time in RPM. She was not only involved in RPM and Thomas Jefferson but active in Girl Scouts, her church and many other community activites. It was because of Debbie's can do attitude that the Debbie Jahns Memorial Scholarship was established.

The Debbie Jahns Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a senior who has shown, not only participation in one or more 4 A's -Academics, Athletics, Activities & Arts, but also in the community.

Debbie Jahns Scholarship

Tim Landry Memorial Scholarship

Tim Landry was a student at Thomas Jefferson who graduated with the class of 2008. Tim had a positive outlook and a solid work ethic. In the classroom, he quietly did a good job at any task he was given. When he participated in sports, Tim modeled sportsmanship and effort, cheering for his friends with as much enthusiasm as if he were himself the winner. Tim was never a star athlete, nor was he the top of his class, but he was a model of great effort and attitude – quietly inspiring all of his peers.

There are kids who give their all to everything they do, yet never seem to distinguish themselves from the pack. They are always in class. They always do their homework. They focus on being well-rounded, fearlessly trying different things – both sports and academics. They are supportive and attentive to their peers, and they are respectful of their teachers and coaches. They deserve notice. They are deserving of a scholarship in Tim’s name.

Each year this scholarship honors two seniors with some or all of these qualities:

  • positive outlook
  • sports participant
  • asset to their class
  • lends a helping hand to peers

If you would like to donate to this scholarship or any of our scholarships ,please contact our treasurer.

The Raider Parent Movement is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service code for nonprofit organizations. The RPM tax identification number is 91-1442536.

Questions? Contact webmaster@tjrpm.org
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