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Weekly Update 1-14-19

Weekly Update 1-14-19 

Welcome back! We have a week before Front Range classes start again so we have the first ever official Westgate Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll week. (Well, we’re still working on the rock and roll part, anyway.) See the attached schedule for the entire program, but we’ll have a drug education program on Monday and sex ed later in the week. Both are in response to student feedback and requests, but sex ed is a state education requirement and the sessions all are based on Colorado’s education standards. Similarly, there will be a consent portion as required by Colorado law and general good sense.   

  • Friday is class picture day. Your advocate will give you a form if you want to order pictures but be sure to take a bath and comb your hair regardless.

First Week Back

Dear Westgate High School Parents and Guardians,

 

I hope you have all had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends this holiday season. We are excited and eager to welcome your students back on Monday, January 14th for our second semester. Front Range Community College courses do not begin until Tuesday, January 22nd, but we have planned a variety of programs and activities for the first week of school, 1/14/19 – 1/18/19.

 

In response to feedback from students and parents, Westgate has invited professionals to share about topics such as drug education and sexual health and education. Please read the information below, and contact Amanda Novak if you wish to opt your student out of any of these opportunities.  

 

On Monday, January 14th, 2019, Lynn Riemer, Founder and President of ACT (Adolescent & Community Training) on Drugs, is presenting to High School students throughout the day. Lynn is an “experienced chemist and prior member of the North Metro Drug Task Force in Colorado,” and she is an engaging and authentic national speaker and trainer. We are honored to invite Lynn to Westgate to share and converse with our students! Lynn is also hosting a Parent and Community training later in January – keep your eyes peeled for more information about that! You can read more about ACT on Drugs and Lynn athttps://actondrugs.live-website.com/.

 
 
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Knowledge is a Powerful Tool. In a world where drug addiction has reached epidemic levels, ACT on Drugs is making communities mentally, emotionally and physically stronger by providing extremely valuable presentations and trainings on drug education and addiction.
 

 

If you do not want your student participating in this program, please call or email your child’s advocate (Sturr, Brinkley, Ellis, or Cuevas) or Amanda Novak at 303-452-0967 /[email protected].

If our team does not hear from you before the training begins, we will assume you would like your student to participate in this education program.

 

On Thursday, January 17th, 2019, the Responsible Sex Education Institute through Planned Parenthood is visiting Westgate to teach High School students about topics such as gender and sexuality, healthy relationships, consent, STIs, and more. Please see information provided by the RSEI below:

 

Dear Parent(s) Guardian(s),

 

We, at the Responsible Sex Education Institute, believe that everyone deserves the information to keep their bodies and relationships healthy, safe and happy. 

 

On January 17th, your student will participate in a sexual health program taught at Westgate Community School by educators from the RSEI.

 

High School Sexuality Education curriculum topics will be taught within this program.  These topics will be taught by a trained member of the Responsible Sex Education Institute of Planned Parenthood of The Rocky Mountains. The lessons teach youth about consent, healthy relationships, contraception, gender and sexuality, communicating about sex, STIs, and sex & technology. We teach these topics by providing medically accurate, developmentally appropriate, and factual information.

    

You are welcome to preview the High School Sexuality Education curriculum materials. Please contact Julie LaBarr, The Responsible Sex Education Institute Program Manager at 303-813-7631 and we will arrange a preview time and answer any questions you may have about the program.

 

If you do not want your student participating in this program, please call or email your child’s advocate (Sturr, Brinkley, Ellis, or Cuevas) or Amanda Novak at 303-452-0967 /[email protected].

If our team does not hear from you before the training begins, we will assume you would like your student to participate in this education program.

 

Thank you for taking the time to review this information. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to any High School teacher or Amanda Novak. 

Weekly Update 12-17-18

Weekly Update 12-17-18 

 

Finals Schedule! 

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 

 

  • Thursday morning is our annual holiday celebration.     
  • Battle of the Bards, our Shakespeare festival and culmination of our theater units in English 11 and English 9, has been moved to the afternoon of Monday the 17th to accommodate all our students. Parents, families and guests are welcome to join us for a fun afternoon of student performances in our very own tiny globe theater.    

 

From our assistant principal, Amanda Novak: 

I am excited to announce that we are instituting Coffee Talks for our High School parents, guardians, students, and community. Throughout this school year, I have received parent feedback that our community may benefit from occasional gatherings intended to inform and encourage discussion, perspective, and input.  As we continue to build our High School culture, it is important that you are part of this process. 

 

Our first Coffee Talk will be held during Winter Conferences - details below - and will cover basic changes and concerns in the High School this year. There have been questions about new procedures, systems, agreements, and more. We are opening the table for authentic discussion, so join us! After our first meeting, we will host Coffee Talks during Quarters 3 and 4 around topics such as Vaping, Substance Abuse, Mood and Emotions, and more (if you have any great ideas, please send them my way!). We will host some talks in the morning, some right after school, and some in the evenings. We know you are busy people and we want to accommodate you the best we can. Please consider joining us, and as usual, do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.  

 

What: Coffee Talk - High School Basics (Systems, Procedures, General Concerns, all the things)  

When: Thursday, December 20th at 6:00pm 

Where: In the High School Community Space 

There will be coffee! 

 

  • Remember, if you have any questions on high school events or issues, your first stop is with your advocate, followed by the team lead, Mr. Sturr, and then on to the appropriate administrator. 

Finals Schedule!

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

Weekly Update 12-10-18

Weekly Update 12-10-18 

 

The last day of regular classes is this Friday. Grades will be entered in then. We have finals next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ll post the finals schedule this week. As a reminder, you’re only expected to be here during your scheduled finals. We will have a space available to students who don’t have transportation back and forth. Next Thursday morning is our annual holiday celebration.     

Battle of the Bards, our Shakespeare festival and culmination of our theater units in English 11 and English 9, has been moved to the afternoon of Monday the 17th to accommodate all our students. Parents, families and guests are welcome to join us for a fun afternoon of student performances in our very own tiny globe theater.    

 

 

From our assistant principal, Amanda Novak:

 

I am excited to announce that we are instituting Coffee Talks for our High School parents, guardians, students, and community. Throughout this school year, I have received parent feedback that our community may benefit from occasional gatherings intended to inform and encourage discussion, perspective, and input.  As we continue to build our High School culture, it is important that you are part of this process. 

 

Our first Coffee Talk will be held during Winter Conferences - details below - and will cover basic changes and concerns in the High School this year. There have been questions about new procedures, systems, agreements, and more. We are opening the table for authentic discussion, so join us! After our first meeting, we will host Coffee Talks during Quarters 3 and 4 around topics such as Vaping, Substance Abuse, Mood and Emotions, and more (if you have any great ideas, please send them my way!). We will host some talks in the morning, some right after school, and some in the evenings. We know you are busy people and we want to accommodate you the best we can. Please consider joining us, and as usual, do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.  

 

What: Coffee Talk - High School Basics (Systems, Procedures, General Concerns, all the things)  

When: Thursday, December 20th at 6:00pm 

Where: In the High School Community Space 

There will be coffee! 

 

  • Remember, if you have any questions on high school events or issues, your first stop is with your advocate, followed by the team lead, Mr. Sturr, and then on to the appropriate administrator. 

Weekly Update 12-3-18

Weekly Update 12-3-18 

 

Great job everyone with our service learning panels on Friday. It’s always a pleasure to have guests come in and see all of the good work that we’ve been doing in the high school. 

 

From our assistant principal, Amanda Novak: 

I am excited to announce that we are instituting Coffee Talks for our High School parents, guardians, students, and community. Throughout this school year, I have received parent feedback that our community may benefit from occasional gatherings intended to inform and encourage discussion, perspective, and input.  As we continue to build our High School culture, it is important that you are part of this process. 

 

Our first Coffee Talk will be held during Winter Conferences - details below - and will cover basic changes and concerns in the High School this year. There have been questions about new procedures, systems, agreements, and more. We are opening the table for authentic discussion, so join us! After our first meeting, we will host Coffee Talks during Quarters 3 and 4 around topics such as Vaping, Substance Abuse, Mood and Emotions, and more (if you have any great ideas, please send them my way!). We will host some talks in the morning, some right after school, and some in the evenings. We know you are busy people and we want to accommodate you the best we can. Please consider joining us, and as usual, do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.  

 

What: Coffee Talk - High School Basics (Systems, Procedures, General Concerns, all the things)  

When: Thursday, December 20th at 6:00pm 

Where: In the High School Community Space 

There will be coffee! 

 

  • Battle of the Bards is coming up! Our Shakespearean Freshmen and Juniors will be performing on the evening of December 13 for friends and family. Mark the calendar now.  
  • Remember, if you have any questions on high school events or issues, your first stop is with your advocate, followed by the team lead, Mr. Sturr, and then on to the appropriate administrator. 

Weekly Update 11-26-18

Weekly Update 11-26-18 

 Welcome to the home stretch of the semester. This week on Friday we have the service learning panels. Room assignments and schedules are posted outside of the classrooms. Students should come prepared to defend their projects from the semester. Most will require a PowerPoint presentation or similar visuals. Be sure to frame the presentation around how the service project benefited the community.  

Battle of the Bards is coming up! Our Shakespearean Freshmen and Juniors will be performing on the evening of December 13 for friends and family. Mark the calendar now.  

Remember, if you have any questions on high school events or issues, your first stop is with your advocate, followed by the team lead, Mr. Sturr, and then on to the appropriate administrator.