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Weekly Updates 05/13

We’re in the home stretch of the year. We only have a few weeks left to get some learning in.  

Senior grades are due this week. Congrats seniors on an education career well earned. As always, we’re proud of you.  

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Westgate moms.  

Service trips start this week when our seniors travel to Puerto Rico. Next week the Juniors will go to Taos, NM, the sophomores will work at the wolf sanctuary near Ft. Collins, and the freshman will serve locally. Service is a graduation requirement, and we’re honored to perform it. It’s a joy that makes Westgate Westgate.  

Service panels went beautifully last week. If you missed yours, contact Mr. Sturr. 

A reminder about dress code as the weather gets warmer – we don’t want to see your underwear and make sure to cover anywhere that is traditionally covered with underwear. 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls. 

Weekly Update 4/29

Nothing to see here! We don’t have anything on the calendar this week. Keep working. Speaking of work, here’s a poem:

Woman Work

Maya Angelou 

 

I've got the children to tend 

The clothes to mend 

The floor to mop 

The food to shop 

Then the chicken to fry 

The baby to dry 

I got company to feed 

The garden to weed 

I've got shirts to press 

The tots to dress 

The can to be cut 

I gotta clean up this hut 

Then see about the sick 

And the cotton to pick. 

 

Shine on me, sunshine 

Rain on me, rain 

Fall softly, dewdrops 

And cool my brow again. 

 

Storm, blow me from here 

With your fiercest wind 

Let me float across the sky 

'Til I can rest again. 

 

Fall gently, snowflakes 

Cover me with white 

Cold icy kisses and 

Let me rest tonight. 

 

Sun, rain, curving sky 

Mountain, oceans, leaf and stone 

Star shine, moon glow 

You're all that I can call my own. 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

Weekly Update 4/22

This week is one of those solid, typical weeks that are the foundation of education. We’ve tested out and are firmly in the semester. Keep at it. 

The executive director’s address is this Tuesday in the high school from 6:30 to 7:30. There are big plans for the high school and entire school and this address is always a great place to hear where we’ve been and where we’re going.  

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls. 

Weekly Updates 4/15

We have our first solid week of the final quarter this week and welcome a return to a typical schedule. We’d like to thank students and families for their flexibility and commitment during standardized testing. Westgate high school students always perform beautifully on these tests and that success reflects on us, so thank you.  

Juniors will take the CMAS science test this Friday with Mr. Sturr per your agreement with Mrs. Colson.  

Seniors will have their Puerto Rico informational meeting Monday at 5:00 in Mr. Sturr’s room.  

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one. 

Weekly Update 4/18

Welcome back for fourth quarter! We trust spring break was restful and energizing!  

Prom was a huge success last Thursday and we loved to see so many students come and celebrate in the Westgate way. A special thank you to Jordan for the DJ work and to everyone on student leadership for so many hours of planning and set up to make this year such a success. 

This week is testing week in the high school. If you don’t have testing on Tuesday and Wednesday, stay home and work on your college classes.   

  • Monday – regular classes 

  • Tuesday – SAT for 11th grade (other grades don't come) 

  • Wednesday – PSAT for 9th and 10th (other grades don't come)

  • Thursday - regular classes

  • Friday – CMAS Science for 11th  (regular schedule for other grades)

We’d like to encourage you to add yourself to the mailing list to receive weekly updates for any class your student is currently taking. As the year progresses to a close, content and expectations are, naturally, becoming more rigorous. As is the Westgate way, we will continue our focus on meaningful in-class activities and project-based learning. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly updates to close the communication loop.  
 

Below are links to staff pages for High School Teachers. There, you can choose what specific class updates to receive. 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.

New Clubs! Be sure to find your signup sheet after school today, Monday the 8th, in order to pick up a new club or continue your old one!

NO SCHOOL Thursday 3/14

Due to road and weather conditions, Westgate will be closed tomorrow. Enjoy the snow and stay safe and warm!

NO SCHOOL Wednesday 3/13

Due to weather, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday 3/13, for any Adams 12 schools. This may go without saying, but clubs for the day are also cancelled.

Weekly Update 03/11

Conferences are right around the corner, and we’d love to see all of you there! They’re the 21 and 22 of this month and you can sign up for a slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4DA9AF2AA2FE3-quarter3

We’d like to encourage you to add yourself to the mailing list to receive weekly updates for any class your student is currently taking. As the year progresses to a close, content and expectations are, naturally, becoming more rigorous. As is the Westgate way, we will continue our focus on meaningful in-class activities and project-based learning. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly updates to close the communication loop.  

Below are links to staff pages for High School Teachers. There, you can choose what specific class updates to receive.

Therese Catherine Ellis 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor from 7 to 11. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet.  

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls. 

As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one. 

Weekly Update 03/04

We’d like to encourage you to add yourself to the mailing list to receive weekly updates for any class your student is currently taking. As the year progresses to a close, content and expectations are, naturally, becoming more rigorous. As is the Westgate way, we will continue our focus on meaningful in-class activities and project-based learning. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly updates to close the communication loop. 

Below are links to staff pages for High School Teachers. There, you can choose what specific class updates to receive. 

Therese Catherine Ellis 

 

Micah Sturr  

 

Jason Brinkley  

 

Tim Cuevas  

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. 

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it. 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.

As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one. 

Weekly Update 02/25

If you want to attend charter advocacy day at the capitol this year, be sure to get your applications to Mr.Sturr this week. It’s a great way to flex your civic muscles, represent Westgate, and interact with your elected leaders.     

A reminder that food and drink, cell phones, and outside technology are not allowed in classrooms at Westgate.  

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in late February.   

The semester is more than a quarter of the way done, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls. 

As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update 2/19

It’s a short week this week thanks to President’s Day. To celebrate: Four presidents of the United States have won the Nobel Peace Prize – Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama.   

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in late February.    

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.

Weekly Update 2/11

Weekly Update 2-11-19 

This is kindness week at Westgate and the high school will be making and distributing kindness cards on the 14th. It is an annual tradition for the high school and we always have a great time spreading kindness to our neighbors.  

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in late February.    

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.

Weekly Updates 02/04

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

Prom is coming! Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in February.     

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.  

Finals Week!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

Can you believe we are one week away from the end of the first semester? This year, we have been working diligently to provide a high quality and rigorous academic program for our high school students. After experimenting with many different opportunities during these post-FRCC weeks, we made the decision this year to implement Final Exams. We believe Final Exams are an important way for students to demonstrate knowledge in a content area, and we hope that students maintain a high level of focus all the way to the finish line. 

 

Monday, December 17th is a full day for all 9th-11th grade students (and 12th grade students who have Westgate classes). Finals will take place on Tuesday, December 18th and Wednesday, December 19th. Your student only needs to attend school during his or her final. Yes, you read that right! If your student only has one final on Tuesday, they only need to come to school during that one final! If your student needs to stay at school, we have supervised study rooms available all day. Thursday, December 20th is a half day for all students. Students needs to attend school on Thursday, December 20th from 8:00am-11:30am. 

 

 Please see the Final Schedule below and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

 

 

High School Fall 2018 Semester Finals Schedule

Tuesday, December 18th

8:00am-10:00am

  • English 9 – Ellis
  • US History – Sturr
  • Geometry (Juniors Only) – Cuevas
  • Study Room – Brinkley

10:00am-12:00pm

  • World People Studies – Sturr
  • Spanish 1 – Brinkley
  • Study Room - Cuevas

1:00pm-3:00pm

  • Humanities – Sturr
  • Spanish 3 (1:00-2:00) - Spanish Cultures (2:00-3:00) – Brinkley
  • Algebra 2 and Geometry (10th Grade) – Cuevas
  • Study Room – Ellis

Wednesday, December 19th

8:00am-10:00am

  • English 10 – Brinkley (sub proctor)
  • Government – Sturr
  • Biology 11 – Ellis
  • Study Room - Cuevas

10:00am-12:00pm

  • Biology 10 – Ellis
  • English 11 – Sturr
  • 9th Grade Math Classes (Alg1, Alg2, Geo) – Cuevas
  • Study Room – Brinkley

1:00pm-3:00pm

  • Business Math – Cuevas
  • Spanish 2 – Brinkley
  • Earth Science – Ellis
  • Study Room – Sturr