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December 2023

12/1/2023

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December 1, 2023
(The January issue will be sent out January 12th, due to Winter Break.)
In This Newsletter
  • Final Exams
  • Care Packages
  • Teacher Appreciation Corner
  • D'Evelyn School Store
  • Winter Track
  • London New Year's Day Parade
  • DEF Dinner & Auction
  • Yearbook
  • Principal's Update
  • Counseling Update
  • Mattress Sale
  • Thank You
  • Transcripts
  • Baseball 
  • Dazzling Jags
  • Awards
  • Upcoming Activities and Events
  • Our Sponsors
  • Social Media
Jaguar Tracks will now be published monthly! 
Please keep an eye out for our newsletter on the first Friday of each month.  
Final Exams
By: Greg Kottcamp

The D’Evelyn faculty, staff, and administration wish all students good luck for great performances on their upcoming final exams, as well as with wrapping up other projects, tests, and assignments for this semester. We hope that this has been a great semester of learning and growth for your student(s).

The Final Exam Days for the first semester will be December 18th and 19th. The bell schedule for these two days are as follows:

Monday, December 18th

Tuesday, December 19th 

8:15 - 9:40

1st Period

8:15 - 9:40

4th Period

9:50 - 11:15

2nd Period

9:50 - 11:15

5th Period

11:25 - 12:50

3rd Period

11:25 - 12:50

6th Period

There will be no lunch period during the Final Exam days, so students are encouraged to have snacks available during passing periods and as appropriate once testing is complete in a class period. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria from 7:30 - 8:10 am on both days of Final Exams. 

We do not offer early Finals Exams. In the event that a student leaves early for vacation or is sick and misses Final Exams, make-up exams may be scheduled with the teacher(s) and will be taken after Winter Break.    

Winter Break for students begins at the conclusion of the final exams on Tuesday, December 19th at 12:50 p.m. The Spring semester will begin for students on Thursday, January 4, 2024. 
 
Finals Care Packages
​By:Megan Kim

Volunteers Needed!
Finals Care Package time is here again!  We need volunteers to help stuff the bags on December 15th from 1:15 to 3:15. Please use this link to sign up and invite your friends too!
Teacher Appreciation Corner
By Sarah McBride

Adopt A Teachers’ Treats Day

DEF is doing something special for the teachers each month and we have asked families to help with this venture.  This month the Siebrase family and the Student Council helped show the teachers and staff how much we appreciate them with goodies and messages of Thankfulness.  
 
     

Holiday Season is here and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

COOKIE EXCHANGE
Everybody has their favorite holiday treat and we want families to share theirs with the D'Evelyn staff.  We are going to host a cookie exchange where families bring in trays of their favorite holiday cookies so teachers and staff can make take-home variety bags. If you want to share cookies (homemade or store bought) please sign up on the link below and bring your cookies 12/12 before school starts. There has been an overwhelming response so far but there are still a few spots remaining.  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-46254610-cookie
 
GIFTS
Please help us collect a gift for every staff member by going to the wishlist below or by donating $10-$15 gift cards for the staff (you can do this by dropping the gift cards off to the office in an envelope with Teacher Appreciation written on it). We almost have what we need because of the community's generosity.  When checking out on Amazon please select to send the item to Sarah McBride so she can collect all the items to package for the Teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UGNA3B4544MN?ref_=wl_share
 
If you have any questions please reach out to teacherappreciation.def@gmail.com. Thanks for you help making the holiday season special!

Thank you again D'Evelyn Community for all your generosity and giving spirit! Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season! 
D'Evelyn School Store
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, D’Evelyn Athletic Director and Assistant Principal

NEW D'Evelyn Online School Store is Open for the Holidays!

You can shop for the holidays and make the gift a surprise for your children.  Online store will be available for shopping through Dec. 8th. Shop online and pick up in person with extended school store hours. 

Pick up your purchase in the store during the following hours:
Dec 12th 7:30 - 9:00, 11:00 - 1:00, and 2:30 - 4:00
Dec 13th 7:30 - 9:00 and 2:30 - 4:00
Dec 14th 7:30 - 9:00, 11:00 - 1:00, and 2:30 - 4:00

Click Here to go to the D'Evelyn Online School Store
Stock is limited to sizes and inventory on hand.
Winter Track
By: Coach Bell

Winter Track is a club created to include students in 6th – 12th grade who want to gain speed, power, strength and agility.

We have practice three days a week (Tuesdays – Thursdays) from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.(unless we have a meet).  Athletes will have a chance to work with all of our high school coaching staff who volunteer to make this opportunity available for athletes.

We register athletes for the events in which they want to participate at the indoor Mines Meets which are paid for with the $150 registration fee.

If you want to participate, please fill out the following form.  Visit our Winter Track Website for more information.
London New Year's Day Parade 

D'Evelyn Instrumental Music will be traveling to the United Kingdom to participate in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.  The choir and orchestra will be participating in the LNYDP concert series and the Grand Finale of the London International Choral Festival performed in internationally acclaimed music venues across London.

Tune into Rocky Mountain PBS on Monday, Jan. 1st at 7am MT to watch our Jags in this spectacular event that reaches 500,000,000 worldwide!  
(This time is subject to change. Updates will be posted on the DEF social media accounts.)  

Thank you to Mrs.Raczynski for ensuring our local PBS station will be broadcasting the event! 
Annual DEF Dinner & Auction
By: Kara Pharris and Cindy Perlman, DEF Foundation Managers 

Save the date for the annual D'Evelyn Educational Foundation Dinner and Auction - Emerald & Onyx Spirit Night.  In addition to being DEF's largest fundraiser of the year, it is an evening of good food & drinks, music & dancing, silent & live auction, as well as socializing with other D'Evelyn families.  

You don't want to miss this fun and important event!

  • When:  Friday, March 1, 6 pm

  • Where:  Ken Caryl Vista, 11851 Shaffer Dr, Littleton, CO 80127

Donate auction items - Support the auction by donating items such as gift cards for restaurants, spas, or entertainment events; themed gift baskets (i.e. movie, bbq,  chocolate, tea, epicurean delights, dude crate, date night, auto detailing); vacation rentals and hotel stays.  To donate, complete the donation form.

Donate a D’Evelyn Community Party or Experience – Parties/experiences are hosted by D’Evelyn's parents.  These parties help raise much-needed funds for the school and provide a great way to meet other amazing D’Evelyn families!  To donate, complete the donation form.

Sponsor the Event - Sponsorships are a great way to give back while getting your business information in front of an incredible community.  To sponsor the event, review the sponsorship levels and complete the sponsorship form.

Thank you for your support and commitment to our school.  If you have any questions, please contact the DEF Foundation Managers Kara Pharris and Cindy Perlman.
Yearbook Announcements
By: Megan Choun

 

Need a Christmas gift idea? Purchase a yearbook for your student! 

$80 for a yearbook ordered before January 1st 

$85 after January 1st  

Order one before the price increases! 

Yearbook Needs Photos!

 How to submit your photos: 

  1. Scan the QR Code 
  2. Enter Access Code: JAGS2024 
  3. Upload your photos 
  4. Choose the category/topic they correspond to. 
Principal's Update
By: Josh Shapiro, Principal

I hope that you and your family enjoyed a restful, relaxing Thanksgiving Break and a very happy Thanksgiving. We had a successful Accountability Meeting and 8th Grade Information Night before the break.  A huge Shout Out to everyone who helped to make both events meaningful and informative for those who attended. It was another reminder of why D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High is such an amazing school community!
There is a lot of important information on choice enrollment in this message. I would encourage everyone to please read the message in its entirety.  I would also appreciate current D’Evelyn families sharing this important information with their neighbors, friends, and acquaintances that may have interest in D’Evelyn for their student(s).  

We have entered the season of choice enrollment in Jeffco Schools. The 1st Round Choice Enrollment window will run from December 5th, 2023 - January 12th, 2024.  This is a critical window for all families, but particularly those interested in enrolling their students at D’Evelyn for 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in 2024-2025. 

School choice is an important responsibility of all families.  In an environment of increasingly distinct educational options in our county and state K-12 educational system, the thoughtful consideration of school choice for our children is a critical decision for all families.  As a Liberal Arts Option School for students in grades 6 - 12, D’Evelyn requires thoughtful parental  consideration of the school philosophy, as 100% of D’Evelyn students enroll as “choice” students.  Interested families may review the D’Evelyn Founding Document here.

It is important that D’Evelyn families understand and embrace the philosophy of the school.
D’Evelyn offers a unique academic program to all of its students, a program based in a liberal arts curriculum with high academic and behavioral expectations for all of our students. The school is founded on the belief that all students can succeed in a challenging environment, where consistently high expectations are maintained.  We specialize in offering a rigorous liberal arts academic program to all of our students. As a liberal arts junior/senior high school, our focus is different from our surrounding comprehensive neighborhood junior and senior high programs. Because of this contrast, it is important for parents/families to know, understand, and embrace this philosophy before enrolling their child(ren) at D’Evelyn. One of the unique benefits of D’Evelyn is that since we are a 6-12 school, we can provide “an emphasis upon year-to-year sequential continuity in the development of basic knowledge and competence, with gradually increasing complexity and requirements.”-Founding Document

To be considered for priority enrollment, all students must be entered into the Enroll Jeffco system as seeking enrollment at D’Evelyn by January 12, 2024.  This includes current Dennison 6th grade students, children of D’Evelyn faculty/staff, and students with older siblings already enrolled at D’Evelyn. 

The following information will help you with the enrollment process:
 
Enroll Jeffco
All enrollment for Jeffco Schools is managed through the Enroll Jeffco system, which you can access here.  Enroll Jeffco includes a “School Finder” system, which allows families to research schools throughout the district.  Beginning December 5th, families will be able to apply for admission for the schools in which they are interested in attending in 2024-2025.

Prospective Students
All prospective students must be entered into the D’Evelyn lottery in Enroll Jeffco if they wish to seek enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.  This includes the younger siblings of current D’Evelyn students, children of D’Evelyn staff, and students currently attending Dennison Elementary School.  For the 2024-2025 school year, we are enrolling new students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9, and accepting enrollment applications in Enroll Jeffco for students who reside in Jeffco as well as non-Jeffco residents. 

Information Nights
For prospective families interested in learning more about the D’Evelyn program with plans for entering the lottery, please plan to attend one of our upcoming D’Evelyn Prospective Student Information Nights.  Attendance at one of our Information Nights is required for all students who seek to attend D’Evelyn.  We will host these events on November 30, 2023, December 5, 2023, December 14, 2023 (Dennison Night @ D’Evelyn), and January 9, 2024.  All Prospective Student Information Nights begin at 7:00 pm in the D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School Auditorium. On November 30th, we will have an Open House with the first tour starting at 5:00pm and the last tour starting at 6pm. 

Current Students
For current students who intend to stay enrolled at D’Evelyn in 2024-2025, we ask that families enter the Enroll Jeffco system and declare those intentions.  It is our sincere hope that all of our current students intend to return for next year.  

For current students interested in seeking enrollment in another Jeffco school for 2024-2025, I recommend that families utilize the Enroll Jeffco system during this 1st round choice enrollment window to seek options other than D’Evelyn. 

Please stay tuned for forthcoming updates regarding Enroll Jeffco.  If you have questions about the D’Evelyn enrollment process, please visit our Enrollment webpage, the D’Evelyn Main Office at 303-982-2600, your student’s counselor or assigned administrator, or contact our Registrar, Jen Harper, at 303-982-9011 or Jen.Harper@jeffco.k12.co.us. Thank you for your interest in and support of D’Evelyn Junior/Senior HIgh School and best wishes with the enrollment process for next year!

Preparing for the End of Fall Semester
The three weeks of school between Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break will be fast-paced and busy. During this time, D’Evelyn students, faculty, staff, and families have many opportunities to attend extracurricular events to support our students.  While it is a busy time of the school year, it is also an important time for us to come together as a community, and celebrate the great achievements of our students.  Please join me and our administration in attending the various upcoming student events. Mr. McCaslin-Hahn’s Weekly Schedules will provide you with the dates and times of the events. 
Please see the links below for a rundown of the events that occurred before the break, previews of events this coming week, and a list of the Jaguar Athletics and Activities Schedule for this week. 
Weekly Review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12jNxHU7NdZDUuo4ordqn92DolwxyGAlNzARVoTxIHBk/edit?usp=sharing
Social Emotional Wellness - Support Offered
By: Cindi Samorajczyk-Lyon

Mental, social and emotional wellness of students is a priority that we share with our community and one that we are addressing with layers of support including school counselors, social emotional learning specialists, school psychologists, social workers along with partnerships with outside agencies like Hazel Health. 

This year, we continue our partnership with Hazel Health’s Telehealth services to provide a free telehealth extension of mental and physical health support for Jeffco students enrolled at district-managed schools accessed at home with a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians may access these services on behalf of your student by visiting this webpage and following the instructions for – Steps to Access Care. 

Why Should Families Take Advantage of Hazel Health Services?

  • Our priority is for students to be healthy and ready to learn. Hazel Health connects you with healthcare providers through virtual telehealth, so your student can get the care they need from your home.

  • Quick and easy access to a self-referral system with minimal or no wait times.

  • If your student is suffering from anxiety, depression, grief/loss, bullying, academic stress or more, Hazel Health therapists can help them!

  • All Hazel Health providers serving Jeffco students possess the appropriate Colorado credential for their profession, whether to practice medicine (i.e. medical doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant) or provide mental health services

We encourage you to take advantage of these no-cost Hazel Health Services for your student’s well-being. You can access this service right now by visiting our webpage to learn more and begin the referral process.

How can you improve your emotional well-being?

      This time of year can be festive and fun but it also is a busy time that can wear us down. Do not forget to take care of yourself along the way. (Click herefor your 30-day challenge.)

  1. Move your body. Do some sort of physical activity every 90 minutes. Exercise. Dance. Ride your bike. Weather permitting, get outside. Walk around the block. Run. Visit a park.
  2. Establish a routine. Create a schedule that balances the work you do with the life you want. Set time for your homework. Block space to set goals. Create room to read. Cook a new dish. Listen to music.
  3. Connect with others. Love on your family. Check in with those who support you. Ask for help. Learn something out of your comfort zone. Spend time with someone who you respect.
  4. Forgive. Forgive others and forgive yourself. Forgiveness frees you to keep your power. Forgiveness opens the path to live in the moment. Forgiveness allows for growth and happiness.
  5. Do something for others. Offer to do something for someone you know or don’t know, for which you cannot be repaid. Invite a new student to join you, hold a door for someone, smile or give a compliment, volunteer. Send a thank you note.
  6. Sleep. Healthy sleep gives your body the chance to repair itself. Sleep refreshes your brain to manage your memories and process information. You wake up in a better mood.
  7. Be kind to yourself. What gives you joy? Where are you most at peace? When do you have space to be you? As you are kind to yourself, you will want to extend that kindness beyond yourself.
  8. Be self-aware. Notice the thoughts, actions, habits, and character traits that serve you well. And when you spot what needs to change, you’ll be ready. You will simply know
  9. Find Calm. Take deep slow breaths. Be mindful. Find things around you that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Name something around you that connects with each of your 5 senses. Meditate. (Stay tuned for more direct methods to calm and be mindful
D'Evelyn Jr/Sr HS Mattress Sale-Up to 50% OFF Retail!
By: Kristi Gulley, Instrumental Music Board Member

D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School is hosting their Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, December 2nd at D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School to benefit the D'Evelyn Instrumental Music Program. If you or someone you know could use a new mattress for your home - come help the kids and save up to 50% OFF RETAIL STORE PRICES ON MATTRESSES AND ACCESSORIES! Brand new factory direct mattresses can be ordered on sale day and delivered right to your home!

The hours for shopping will be from 10AM-5PM on SATURDAY, DEC 2ND.

Brands will include Simmons Beautyrest, Therapedic, Innomax, Englander, Intellibed, and Tranquility.

There will be over 30 mattress models to choose from and all will be available in every mattress size. Some models can even be custom-sized for the RV or an old antique bedframe! Twin extra long, and California Kings can be ordered in any model. SEVERAL MATTRESSES CAN BE SHIPPED TO ANY OF THE LOWER 48 STATES FOR FREE!

All mattresses are going to be made to order after the fundraiser and will ship brand new from the factory. All mattresses will carry the standard factory warranties which are typically 10 years or longer!

About 3-5 weeks after the fundraiser the beds will be available for pickup or a white glove delivery service is available as well. More details will be provided for distribution on sale day!
Adjustable power bases will be featured as well so that you can adjust your upper body and lower body elevation to help with sleep apnea, acid reflux, back/shoulder/hip pain. They are great to be able to read, watch TV, or work in bed too!

BRAND NEW PRODUCTS THIS YEAR - PERSONAL NECK AND BACK MASSAGERS!

Infinity Luxury Massage Chairs will be featured and increase the production of endorphins, your body's natural "feel good" chemical. This helps balance your body's mood and more.

There will be a FANTASTIC lineup of our popular pillows available on the day of the sale as well. Cool gel sleeping pillows and several essential oil-infused pillows like lavender, chamomile, and peppermint will be available.

Sheets, Mattress Protectors/Pads, and Frames are also available.
So even if you don't need a brand new mattress right now - there are several other products for purchase and every purchase will help the kids!

Mark your calendar and don't miss this unique opportunity to HELP THE KIDS AT D'EVELYN JR/SR HS!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Get a free set of microfiber sheets with any mattress for mentioning the student you're there to support!
Veteran's Day Thank You
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal

We were honored to celebrate all veterans of the United States military on November 10th during our annual Veterans Day Tribute!  Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 2119, D’Evelyn’s Concert Choir, Principal Josh Shapiro, and Keynote Speaker Colonel Ratna Gupta for making this such a special event.  We were particularly honored to recognize veteran members of the D’Evelyn community that represent over 348 years of service in the United States military.  Our community is extremely grateful for the dedication, sacrifice, and integrity of our military members!  We look forward to celebrating veterans every year as D’Evelyn was founded on the principles of patriotism and support of the ideals articulated in the Constitution of the United States.
Transcript Requests
​By: Rebecca Knoblock, Counselor 9-12, A-L

Transcript Request Reminders from the Counseling Office

  • Transcript request deadline - seniors - if you are submitting college applications for the regular deadlines at the beginning of January, please submit your transcript requests in Naviance by December 8th.  For instructions, click here for the Senior College Application Guide.
  • Mid-year transcript requests - seniors may be receiving reminders from colleges to send a mid-year transcript. Please know that our office will send a mid-year transcript for each application automatically, so you do not need to submit a separate request for the mid-year transcript.
Jags Baseball Meeting
​By:Kylah Balcer

We will not have a December meeting.
We will resume our regular monthly meetings on January 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the teacher’s lounge. 
For any 8th grade parents that have boys interested in playing baseball next year- these meetings are a great way to see how the club runs and what we do to support our players! These meetings are just for parents (unless Coach makes it a parent/player meeting). We would love to have you!  Please reach out to Kylah Balcer at kylah_s@yahoo.com if you have any questions! 
Robotics Team News
By: Chris Vollmer, Computer Science Instructor and Robotics Club Sponsor
On Saturday, November 4th, the D'Evelyn Robotics Team competed in the B.E.S.T. Robotics competition held at APS Avenues School in Aurora. The team, consisting of Luke Battagline, Grayson Neptune, Shubhang Vyas, Shenna Wu, Lilly Battagline, Marlo Richardson, Milda Kuciauskas, and Cora Battagline earned a first place trophy for field play and recognized as the team with the most robust robot design. 

BEST which stands for Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology is a national organization that sponsors regional robotics competitions. All teams are provided with the same materials needed to build a robot. They are given eight weeks to design, build, program, and test the robot. During the competition, teams earn points by controlling the robot to perform specific tasks within a given time limit.

The team and robot performed splendidly and consistently throughout the day. They came from behind in the last round to take top honors. Their first-place finish in the field play earned them a spot for the regional competition December 16-17 at the Denver Coliseum.
 Congratulations to the 2023 D'Evelyn Robotics team and parent-mentor Rick Battagline. Good luck at regionals!
College Board National Recognition Program
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal

D’Evelyn Celebrates Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs

Awards recognize high-performing students and help them stand out to colleges.

We are proud to announce that 4 students at D’Evelyn earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.

We are thrilled to honor and celebrate the following students for their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments like the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP exams.  

  • Anthony Adams: National African American Recognition Award
  • Kate Kennedy: National Indigenous Award
  • Malina Goldstein: National Hispanic Recognition Award
  • Mathias Bauer: National Hispanic Recognition Award

The criteria for eligible students include:

  • GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams.
  • Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/Native.

Congratulations to these students for their incredible achievement!
Athlete of the Month - December
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winners for the month of November. The winners were chosen by their coaches based on their leadership qualities, work ethic, and other traits that represent what D’Evelyn wants to see in all of their Student-Athletes. They were chosen out of all the Student-Athletes at D’Evelyn.

Mario Castro - 12th Grade
“Mario was the heart and soul of our team. He played a new position he hadn’t played before, and although it was different for him, it made our team infinitely better. Whenever Mario touched the ball, everyone in the stands held their breath. He was able to do things on the field that no one else could do. As a senior leader, he set the tone for what practices should be like and raised his level of play during games that he expected his teammates to match. He was such a force this season that he was voted MVP of Jeffco 4A Boys Soccer. Congratulations Mario on an amazing season and thank you for all that you have done.”
-Jason Arbuthnot, Head Boys Soccer Coach
 

Brad Fuller - 12th Grade
“Brad was the inspirational leader for our football team this season. He was invaluable to us on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, we never felt that we could take him off the field. Whenever our offense needed a big play, we knew that Brad would deliver. When games were tough, it was Brad who gave the pep talks to get his teammates going. We are forever thankful for everything that he did for our team this season.”
Anthony Rankin, Head Football Coach
Scholars of the Month - December
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of November. They were chosen by the Teachers in the English Department.

Cole Schenk, 7th Grade
Cole is a teacher's dream - he is polite, friendly, hard-working and responsible.  He stays on top of make-up work when he has it, volunteers willingly in class, and asks the necessary questions.  His work is completed thoughtfully and thoroughly.  He is engaged in class - whether we be studying grammar or literature.  Good job, Cole! 
Mrs. Hobbs, English Teacher
Ella Badtke, 7th grade
Ella started school a few days late, coming from another school, and hit the ground running. She asks questions, follows up on directions, and does not hesitate to make sure she understands what is being asked of her.  She revised her first couple of paragraphs in order to confirm that she grasped new writing expectations.  Ella works hard and is flourishing.
Mrs. Hobbs, English Teacher
Oonagh Kerrane, 9th grade 
Oonagh is an engaged reader and a devoted scholar. Her thought-provoking insight makes her a role model in our discussions of literature. She thinks deeply about what she reads and puts a great deal of time and effort into her writing. She is curious, devoted to learning and is a joy to have in the English classroom.
Ms. Sweney, English Teacher
John Nguyen, 9th grade   
John is one of the hardest working students that I have the privilege of teaching this year. He is dedicated to his academics, always asking for work ahead of time, asking questions to strengthen his understanding, and staying after school to work on homework. I applaud John for his efforts and commend him for the success he has made for himself.
Ms. Sprague, English Teacher

Important Dates: 

Dec 4 - Steering Committee Meeting 4:30 – 6:30pm
Dec 5 - Prospective Student Informational Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm

Dec 8 - Improv Show, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Dec 11  - 6th - 8th Grade Instrumental Music/Vocal, 6:00 – 7:15pm
             - 6th - 8th Grade Instrumental Music/Vocal, 7:45 – 9:00pm

Dec 12  -  Accountability Meeting, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Dec 13  - High School Vocal/Instrumental Concert, 6:00 – 7:15pm
              - High School Vocal/Instrumental Concert, 7:45 – 9:00pm

Dec 14 - Prospective Student Informational Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm

Dec 18  - Finals 1st, 2nd & 3rd Period
               1st Period 8:15 to 9:40 
               2nd Period 9:50 to 11:15
               3rd Period 11:25 to 12:50 pm
              - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Dec 19  - Finals - 4th, 5th & 6th Period
               4th Period 8:15 to 9:40 
               5th Period 9:50 to 11:15
               6th Period 11:25 to 12:50 pm
               DEF Board Meeting, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Dec 20 - Jan 3 - No School for Students

Jan 4  -  Students Return to School

Jan 8 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Jan 9 - Accountability Meeting, 5:30 – 7:30pm
            Prospective Student Informational Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm

Jan 15  -  No School, MLK Day
D'Evelyn Dash Finish Line Sponsor Spotlight
By: Natalie Hart
 
 
DEF is on Social Media!

We're excited to announce that the DEF is back on Instagram and Facebook!  Please click on the links below to stay up date on all things D'Evelyn and DEF related!  
  

If you haven't joined the private D'Evelyn Community Group on Facebook, you still can!  This group is for staff, students and families of D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.  Alumni and upcoming students/staff are welcome too!  This group is not affiliated or supported in any way from the Jefferson County District or D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.
This is the place for you to post your questions, comments, events, thoughts, whatever to our community.  We are here to support the amazing D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School, students, teachers and community. Let's keep this a supportive and safe place!  Please make sure to answer the membership questions or you will not be admitted into the group (Enter code **** when asked for the Jag Tracks code). This is to keep the group a safe and private space for our community. 
Click on the image below to visit the group: 


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November 2023

11/7/2023

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November 3, 2023
In This Newsletter
  • Winter Weather Reminders
  • Finals Schedule
  • Finals Care Packages
  • DEF Annual Appeal
  • 8th Grade Parent Meeting
  • Teacher Appreciation Corner
  • Jags School Store
  • Social Emotional Wellness
  • Dazzling Jags
  • Awards
  • Upcoming Activities and Events
  • Our Sponsors
  • Social Media
Jaguar Tracks is a monthly publication of the D'Evelyn Education Foundation! 
Please keep an eye out for our newsletter on the first Friday of each month.  
Winter Weather Reminders
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal

Given the recent weather in the Denver metro area, it is important that D’Evelyn students, teachers, staff, and families understand our protocols in response to adverse weather conditions. There are three basic modifications that D’Evelyn may follow in the event of inclement weather:
  • 15-minute delayed schedule (rarely used)
  • 2-hour delayed schedule (along with Jeffco Schools)
  • School cancellation (along with Jeffco Schools)
    
D’Evelyn follows Jeffco Public Schools decision-making regarding 2-hour delays and school cancellations in weather-related incidents. Jeffco Schools communicates decisions on these cancellations via their School Messenger system to families/staff, their website, and their official social media platforms.  Additionally, local media stations like CBS4, Denver 7, and 9News (among others) work to broadcast this information to the community.  
    
In the past few days, we have received questions from our community members regarding where D’Evelyn fits in the district decision-making. D’Evelyn does and will continue to follow all district decisions on school delays and cancellations. 

In addition to the district decisions on 2-hour delay and school cancellation, D’Evelyn maintains its own 15-minute delay protocol. This is decided by the D’Evelyn administration, generally around 8:00 am, on days with inclement weather when the district is on a regular start.  The purpose of the 15-minute delay is to help provide relief in the case that a large number of students are running late due to weather conditions. We do not announce this delay publicly, but do share the information with students and teachers in the building.  

In the event of inclement weather, our school district personnel have a thorough and thoughtful process for making a determination about whether school should be delayed or cancelled, or whether we should follow a regular start.  These important decisions are made in consideration of over 80,000 students and their families across the broad geographic area of Jefferson County.  

As Coloradoans, we are familiar with quickly changing weather conditions and significant snow storms throughout the fall, winter, and spring. It is important that you make sure your children have the proper clothing for winter weather - coats, gloves, hats. Planning ahead to make sure everyone has time to clean off their car, and extra time to drive carefully to school, will help us to keep everyone safe.

Final Exam Schedule
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal

The Final Exam Days for the first semester will be December 18th and 19th. The bell schedule for these two days are as follows:

Monday, December 18th  

    Tuesday, December 19th      

8:15 - 9:40         

1st Period

       8:15 - 9:40         

4th Period   

9:50 - 11:15

2nd Period       

      9:50 - 11:15

5th Period

11:25 - 12:50

3rd Period

     11:25 - 12:50

6th Period

There will be no lunch period during the Final Exam days, so students are encouraged to have snacks available during passing periods and as appropriate once testing is complete in a class period. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria from 7:30 - 8:10 am on both days of Final Exams. 

We do not offer early Finals Exams. In the event that a student leaves early for vacation or is sick and misses Final Exams, make-up exams may be scheduled with the teacher(s) and will be taken after Winter Break.    

Winter Break for students begins at the conclusion of the final exams on Tuesday, December 19th at 12:50 p.m. The Spring semester will begin for students on Thursday, January 4, 2024. 

Finals Care Packages
By: Megan Kim

Volunteers Needed!
Finals Care Package time is here again!  We need volunteers to help stuff the bags on December 15th from 1:15 to 3:15. Please use this link to sign up and invite your friends too!

Still need to buy a finals care package?
You can still buy care packages on the Jeffco fees website (OPT-24 Finals Pkg Allergy Kind) or call the D'Evelyn financial secretary to purchase over the phone: 303-982-5129. The cost is $25 and covers both semesters.  All treats are nut, dairy, and gluten free! Please have your order in by November 17th.
DEF Annual Appeal
By: Kara Pharris & Cindy Perlman, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Managers
 

Let’s keep it going!

In case you haven’t heard, D’Evelyn is the #1 high school in Colorado as ranked by U.S. News! We have won the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award, we are a Platinum Honoree of the College Board AP Honor Roll and our students have the highest average SAT scores in the state, 1284—a distinction held for 22 consecutive years!  And let’s not forget the numerous titles our talented athletes and performers are racking up already this year! Let’s go Jags!
Our students, teachers, coaches and our school owe much of this success to your support. Thank you!  We are asking for your support again this year with this appeal for donations.

A donation of any amount is welcome, whether it’s $5 or much more!
Donate Here: Square Donation Link

To see what’s included in the sweepstakes prize, visit Fundraising Events.

The D'Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to provide the financial support necessary to fill the gaps left by district dollars and maintain D'Evelyn's academic, athletic, performing arts, social and scholarship programs. We raise funds primarily through the DASH fun run, the dinner auction and this annual appeal. 100% of the money raised goes directly to the school to help ensure that D'Evelyn can continue to provide an education unequaled by other public institutions.

Please consider making a donation no matter the amount for your student, and if possible, another student in our community. To see how your donation dollars are used and to learn more about how the foundation works, visit How DEF Works
 

8th Grade Parent Meeting
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal 

We will be having the 8th Grade Parent Meeting in the auditorium on Wednesday, November 15 from 7-8 pm. This presentation is for all current D’Evelyn 8th grade families: those that were planning on continuing their child at D’Evelyn, those that are on the fence, and those that are planning on sending their child to another school.  

At this meeting we will be presenting information that will help parents get a better idea as to what D’Evelyn has to offer students in high school, and why we think our program leads to better long-term success. Jefferson County Public Schools will be opening their enrollment window for the 24-25 school year in December, and we want to make sure that our parents are fully informed before making such a critical decision. 

Every year, in the first couple months of school, we have parents of ninth graders that have left D’Evelyn call us to ask if they could transfer their child back to D’Evelyn. They tell us that the school they transferred to isn’t meeting their and their child’s expectations. Regretfully, we have to explain that we are unable to accept transfers. Additionally, we inform those families that since we don’t accept students in 10th grade, we have no way of re-enrolling them in the D’Evelyn program in the future.

We earnestly request that you attend our one hour meeting, so that you can better prepare yourself for the life changing decision of where to send your child for high school next year.

Sincerely,

The D’Evelyn Administration        
Teacher Appreciation Corner
By Sarah McBride

Adopt A Teachers’ Treats Day
DEF is doing something special for the teachers each month and we have asked families to help with this venture.  This month the Goman family helped show the teachers and staff how much we appreciate them with a special Halloween treat.

                    

We have had an amazing response and every month is adopted!  If you are interested in helping in some way but were not able to adopt a month there is a place on the sign up and provide your name so I can reach out to you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-adopt

Holiday Season is coming and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
DEF is starting to prepare for the holiday season by collecting gifts and treats for the teachers and staff. Please help us by going to the wishlist below or by donating $10-$20 gift cards for the staff (you can do this by dropping the gift cards off to the office in an envelope with Teacher Appreciation written on it).  When checking out on Amazon please select to send the item to Sarah McBride so she can collect all the items to package for the Teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UGNA3B4544MN?ref_=wl_share

If you have a talent for making unique wreaths and would like to help with a special project for the holidays please reach out to teacherappreciation.def@gmail.com. 

Thank you again D'Evelyn Community for all your help so far showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do for our students! 
 
New at the School Store—Stickers!
Come see new stickers and car decals at the school store. $3!  The school store is open during lunch hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Social Emotional Wellness
By: Cindi Samorajczyk-Lyon, SEL Counselor

Change (verb) – make or become different; give up (something) in exchange for
something else.

Change can be scary. There can be a multitude of factors that hold us back from giving
ourselves the permission to prioritize ourselves and the things we want for our lives. Are
you willing to make a change? To give yourself the chance to let go of who you are to
become – who you wish to be? If so, one step in that direction is to establish some new
habits.

Click here for Building Better Habits Worksheet

You become more resilient as you encounter and master any situation. Whenever you
have doubts, and you will, remember that you have everything you need to take care of
your emotional well-being.

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” - Lao Tzu

D'Evelyn Marching Band Wins 3A State Title! 
Congratulations to the 2023 Marching Band for bringing home the State Championship in class 3A last night down in Pueblo. Six of the seven judges ranked D’Evelyn in first place as the students ran away with the competition. Please join us in celebrating the students’ dedication to excellence, perseverance, and teamwork. Up next for the Instrumental Music Department...performing in the New Years Day Parade & Festival in London!  
 
First Ever Jags Single Tennis State Champion!
Congratulations to Boys Tennis #1 SIngles Aswaanth Karuppasamy for winning the Individual State Championship!  He won all of his matches throughout the 3 day tournament, and dominated the final round, winning 6-1, 6-1 to take home the State Championship.  This is our first Boys Singles Championship in school history!  Visit the CHSSA website for the full story!  (Photo by: Dylan Weaver/CSU-Pueblo)
 

 If you would like to share about your Dazzling Jags' athletics, activities or accolades either at D'Evelyn or outside of school, please send a description and photo to: jaguartrax@yahoo.com.
Athlete of the Month
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winners for the month of October. The winners were chosen by their coaches based on their leadership qualities, work ethic, and other traits that represent what D’Evelyn wants to see in all of their Student-Athletes. They were chosen out of all the Student-Athletes at D’Evelyn.

Sabrea Schulte - 11th Grade
“DHS XC has been blessed with an extremely talented individual who makes a huge difference in the success of the team.  Sabrea Schulte has motivation to excel in both academics and athletics which is the epitome of an ideal student-athlete. She is a great student, extremely talented runner and consistently our top varsity athlete.  In an incredible race, where she pushed herself beyond what she thought possible, she ended up 2nd  in our Regional Championship meet which earned her an individual spot at the State Championship meet!  Congratulations Sabrea!”

-Lisa Bell, Head Girls Cross Country Coach

Aswaanth Karuppasamy - 12th Grade
“Aswaanth has been an amazing leader for our team the entire season. At the #1 Singles position, he has set the tone for our team during practices and matches. The team went how Aswaanth went, and because of his leadership we had a lot of success this year. We made the Quarterfinals of Team State and had every line qualify for Individual State. With Aswaanth winning the #1 Singles State Championship, it was a great conclusion to a fantastic career. Thank you Aswaanth for all that you have done for the program and congratulations on this well deserved award!”        
-Woody Oliver, Head Boys Tennis Coach
Scholars of the Month 
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of October. They were chosen by the Teachers in the Electives Department.

Will Higgins- 6th Grade  
Will is an excellent example to his peers.  He has been participating in Inktober, which is an extra voluntary art opportunity and has been sharing these with his class.  He is a very diligent artist with attention to detail and refines his finished product.  He has also collaborated with his peers to assist with making their own artwork reach a higher level of precision and presentation.  
- Mr. Anneberg, Art Teacher
Sadie Knoedler, 7th grade 
Sadie plays cello in period 4 and is a delight to work with! She is a great leader, performs really well, and brings a great energy to class every day. Congratulations Sadie on a well deserved award!       
- Mr. Morrissette, Instructional Music Teacher
Gia Doll, 10th grade
Gia is excelling in Beginning Drawing!  She takes every assignment beyond the requirements and reaches a higher level of expression than the merely the baseline.  Her attention to detail and craftsmanship is highly advanced.  She has been participating in extra drawing exercises and is able to share these with her class through our Google Classroom.
- Mr. Anneberg, Art Teacher
Michael Otegui, 10th grade
Michael is rocking Intermediate Painting this semester and has been a consistent source of joy in the class. He works incredibly hard on every project, comes in during 7th hour to put extra time into his paintings, and is always engaged and excited for our projects. He asks questions and practices new skills to improve his paintings. Michael challenges himself by pushing the idea behind his projects and is extremely creative with his topics. Thank you Michael!     
-Mrs. Lawrence, Art Teacher

Important Dates: 

 Nov 6 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30pm

Nov 10 - Veteran's Day Presentation, 2:30pm

Nov 14  - Accountability Meeting, 5:30pm
             -  Steering Committee Candidate Training, 6:45pm

Nov 15  - 8th Grade Parent Meeting

Nov 20 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break, No School

Nov 27 - Students/Staff Return to School

Nov 28  -  DEF Board Meeting, 6pm

Nov 30 - Prospective Student Open House and Informational Meeting, 5pm & 7pm
 
D'Evelyn Dash Finish Line Sponsor Spotlight
By: Natalie Hart

To help make your ambition a reality.https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking.html
DEF is on Social Media!

We're excited to announce that the DEF is back on Instagram and Facebook!  Please click on the links below to stay up date on all things D'Evelyn and DEF related!  
  

If you haven't joined the private D'Evelyn Community Group on Facebook, you still can!  This group is for staff, students and families of D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.  Alumni and upcoming students/staff are welcome too!  This group is not affiliated or supported in any way from the Jefferson County District or D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.
This is the place for you to post your questions, comments, events, thoughts, whatever to our community.  We are here to support the amazing D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School, students, teachers and community. Let's keep this a supportive and safe place!  Please make sure to answer the membership questions or you will not be admitted into the group (Enter code **** when asked for the Jag Tracks code). This is to keep the group a safe and private space for our community. 
Click on the image below to visit the group: 


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Mailing address
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Phone: 303-982-2600  |  Fax:  303-982-2601
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October 2023

10/9/2023

 
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October 6, 2023
In This Newsletter
  • Jeffco Schools Celebrates D'Evelyn
  • After Prom
  • Counseling Update
  • Healthy Kids Survey
  • Teacher Appreciation Corner
  • College Recruiting Presentation
  • Accountability Meeting
  • DEF Party Planning
  • Dazzling Jags
  • Student Art
  • Awards
  • Fundraising
  • Baseball 
  • Upcoming Activities and Events
  • Our Sponsors
  • Social Media
Jaguar Tracks will now be published monthly! 
Please keep an eye out for our newsletter on the first Friday of each month.  
Jeffco Schools Celebrates D'Evelyn Academic Achievements! 
At D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School’s homecoming pep rally, the school had a little something extra to celebrate. U.S. News & World Report ranked D’Evelyn number one in Colorado high schools and 68th in National Rankings.

D'Evelyn After Prom
By: Wendi Graper

D'Evelyn's After Prom is a big party designed to give our kids a safe place to continue Prom celebrations and is a super fun event to volunteer for! 

Students can attend After Prom, even if they choose not to attend the dance. The party is full of fun activities like swimming, bounce houses, climbing wall, games, food and much more.   Since After Prom is a parent planned event, your help is needed!  We are gathering interest for parents interested in helping with pre-planning activities and creating decor.

A virtual informational meeting will be held on Wednesday October 11th from 7:30-8:00pm.  Come find out more about this event and how to get involved with the planning of a super fun night!

Zoom Meeting Link:  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76792731010?pwd=wvNbXaVyXtz9TbCgtv8r3zcL0UR3by.1
Meeting ID: 767 9273 1010
Passcode: hR5i93 

Interest Signup Form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A4AC2EA2F4C43-preplanning

Can't attend or already know you want to help out?  Be sure to fill out the interest form below to receive details about our first pre-planning meeting that will be held in November.  You are also welcome to send any questions to defafterprom@gmail.com.
 
Interest Signup Form: https://t.ly/O9SJj 
 
Events and Resources from the D’Evelyn Counseling Office
By: Becca Knoblock, Counselor 9-12, A-L

Explore college options at these upcoming college fairs

  • In and Out-of State Fair- Mountain Vista High School, Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10:00am- 12:00pm. Register at https://www.strivescan.com/greaterdenver/
  • NACAC National College Fair – Sunday, November 5th at 1:00-4:00 PM. Register at this link.
 
Seniors – get help with your college applications!
  • Common Application Workshops – 7th hour, Oct. 9th and Oct. 23rd
 
Apply to Colorado College for FREE on Free Application Day$– October 17-19th
  • Apply to any college in Colorado for free – click here for instructions for each college
 
Reminder about meeting college admission deadlines:
  • The Counseling Office will be processing a high volume of transcript requests for the early Nov. 1st deadline. In order to make sure your transcript and letters of recommendation are processed on time, we ask that you submit your applications and your transcript request by Oct. 25th for the Nov. 1st deadline.
  • For instructions, click here for the Senior College Application Guide.
 
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
  • Daniels Fund Scholarship (up to full cost of attendance per year) -Oct. 15th
  • Boettcher Scholarship ($20,000 per year) – Nov. 1st
  • Greenhouse Scholars ($5,000 per year) – Nov. 21st
  • Elks National Foundation MVS Scholarships ($1,00-$7,500 per year) – Nov. 13th
    • Choose Lakewood Elks Lodge #17777 as your sponsoring lodge
    •  
Upcoming college/career preparation lessons taught by counselors:
  • 9th Grade: Admissions Game – Oct. 3rd
  • 11th Grade: Admissions Case Study – Oct. 10th
  • 10th Grade: Game of Life – Oct. 17th

 
Social Emotional Wellness
Cindi Samorajczyk-Lyon
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
By: Josh Shapiro, Principal

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Dear families,

Our school has been selected to participate in the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) on Wednesday, October 25 . HKCS is Colorado’s widely-administered survey on the health and well-being of young people and school health policies and practices that support youth health. The survey is administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH).

Please be aware this survey contains questions regarding gender identity and sexual identity preferences. The high school survey also contains questions about sexual health. You can see the survey question using the link below.

Families can opt-out of the survey using THIS FORM. (You must complete the Opt-Out form by Tuesday, October 24th- this is one day prior to the survey date listed above.)  Participation is voluntary and students can decline to participate or answer questions in the survey. Explore Survey FAQs here. 
 
Information about the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey:
HKCS is an optional-participation survey given to 6-12 graders in Colorado
HKCS is Colorado's most comprehensive survey on the health and well-being of young people. 
The survey is voluntary, anonymous, and happens every two years in the fall.
The HKCS has a rigorous policy to protect confidentiality and anonymity of student data 
Students take the online survey during one class period
Families can preview the survey questions here. 

Please contact Jeffco Healthy Schools with any questions regarding your school’s participation in the survey.

Sincerely,
Josh Shapiro
Principal, D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
Teacher Appreciation Corner
By Sarah McBride

A HUGE THANK YOU! And Winner of the Chili Cook Off 

THANK YOU to the families who helped to provide wonderful meals for our teachers and staff on both nights of conferences. There was a large number of families who helped make the dinners a huge success and the teachers were so appreciative. 
 

         
We had 8 families participate in the Chili Cook Off for the teachers on Wednesday night. The WINNER was the delicious TEXAS CHILI made by BRENNA KUBASKA.  
Congratulations!

Adopt A Teachers’ Treats Day

DEF is doing something special for the teachers each month and we have asked families to help with this venture. We have had an amazing response and every month is adopted! If you are interested in helping in some way but were not able to adopt a month there is a place on the sign up and provide your name so I can reach out to you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-adopt


Amazon Wishlist for D'Evelyn Teacher Treats 

Please check out this wishlist throughout the year to see what items you can purchase to help with Monthly Teachers’ Treats, Holiday gifts, and Teacher Appreciation week. It will be updated throughout the year as the needs change. When checking out please select to send the item to Sarah McBride so she can collect all the items to package for the Teachers.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UGNA3B4544MN?ref_=wl_share

Thank you D'Evelyn Community for such a great start to the year and for helping show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do for our students!
College Athletic Recruiting
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, D’Evelyn Athletic Director and Assistant Principal
D’Evelyn Community,

We have an exciting opportunity for all D’Evelyn students in grades 6th through 12th and their families. If you have the desire to play athletics in college, we have a must attend event coming to D’Evelyn. On Wednesday, October 11th, our very own Boys Head Basketball Coach Matt Rogers will share his extensive knowledge on the college recruiting process with the D’Evelyn Community. Coach Rogers brings over 20 years of experience as a college coach and scout in the college recruiting process. He has also recently written a book about the college recruiting process called Significant Recruiting. Come to the D’Evelyn Auditorium at 7:00 pm on 10/11 to be coached on how to make the most of your college recruiting experience. It’s never too early to start thinking about this process, so that’s why we are encouraging Junior High student-athletes and families to attend too. Please see the flier below for more information.

We look forward to seeing you in the D’Evelyn Auditorium on Wednesday, October 11th at 7:00 pm. Please reach out to Mr. McCaslin-Hahn if you have any questions. Go Jags!

Sincerely,

Eric McCaslin-Hahn
D’Evelyn Athletic Director and Assistant Principal
eric.mccaslin-hahn@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-8151
Next D'Evelyn Accountability Meeting - This Tuesday! 
By: Magdalena Arbat-Pennington, Co-Chair - D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School Accountability Committee

I hope you are having a great week! I've attached the Agenda (draft), Accountability Flyer and parent Group Discussion Topics for our next meeting on Tuesday October 10, 2023, which will be held in the D'Evelyn library from 5:30-7:30pm. Also the current Accountability flyer which I'm very much enjoying creating every month.
Our guest speaker will be Amber Bauer, Dean of Students. She will give a powerpoint presentation, introduce herself and explain her current role as well as address current topics (tardies and dress code) with data and teacher feedback. There will be time for Q&A after her presentation.               
If you will attend in person, it's almost Halloween; expect candy!

Parent group discussion time includes: 
  • Does your student understand new expectations and discipline at D’Evelyn?
  • What are some challenges your student is facing this year?
  • What are some challenges you face at home with regards to school? 
  • Do you have any ideas on how to improve balance of schoolwork, fun and socialization at school or in classrooms? 
  • Do you have ideas for creating leadership opportunities at D’Evelyn?  
  • What speakers and topics would you be interested in having at D’Evelyn Accountability Meetings?

 If you will attend virtually, the final Agenda will be emailed over the weekend and it will include the dial in code. If you are attending virtually, please email your contact email and phone number to this email, so we can keep track of who was present. The best way to get us answers to parent group discussion topics is to email them as well. Answers and ideas will be read at the next meeting as well as forwarded to help with the School Improvement Plan. We will do our best to check feedback during the meeting, but please feel free to email as well.  

Thank you so much and we hope to see you Tuesday!
Party Planning
By: Kara Pharris & Cindy Perlman, DEF Co-Managers

Party Planning!
We are looking for volunteers to help plan our annual Dinner Auction. The Dinner Auction is the school's largest fundraiser and issuccessful each year because of the incredible volunteers who put it together. We are hoping to make this year's auction all new! We need new ideas, new creativity and lots of hands! Have a vision for the venue, theme, and entertainment? Join us in planning! Collect donations, design invitations, make auction items pretty, create an on-screen presentation, or donate your talent or business services! We've moved the event to the spring - likely the last Friday of Feb.or first Friday of March to allow time for planning. This event alone provides much of the money needed to fill the gaps for your student's athletic, performing arts, and academic needs—we need your help to make it happen. Contact Kara or Cindy at karaandcindy.def@gmail.com or sign up to help:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094aaba723a3f58-dinner#/
Student Fee Fundraising
By:Julie Vanek, D'Evelyn Parent

Are you looking for an easy way to raise money to help with school related fees? RaiseRight (aka SCRIP): Simply the right way to fundraise. Raise funds by buying gift cards from RaiseRight to pay for your everyday shopping and spending year-round. Groceries, dining out, home improvement, and everything in between. It’s the most convenient and eective way to fundraise because earning becomes part of your everyday life. Plus, gift cards are great for helping you to set and keep a budget.  It's never been easier to create opportunities for what matters most to you. No extra money spent. No extra time wasted.  How it works:
  • Buy gift cards at full value from 750+ brands.
  • Pick from eGift cards and physical gift cards.
  • Earn up to 20% on every gift card you buy.
  • Use gift cards at full value for your everyday purchases.
  • Watch your fundraising account grow throughout the year, thanks to the brands that give back to support your community!
Get started today!  Create a free fundraising account on the RaiseRight mobile app or at RaiseRight.com. Have questions or need our organization’s enrollment code? Contact: Julie Vanek (D’Evelyn parent coordinator), 303-906-2762, vanekjulie@gmail.com
Jags Baseball Meeting
By:Kylah Balcer

Jags Baseball is having their monthly meeting Tuesday October 10th at 630 p.m. in the cafeteria. This meeting will be mandatory to finalize fundraising, activities/timeline, etc. Our club relies on parent participation to give our players the best experience! Come and hear the available openings and select what works best for you! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Kylah Balcer- kylah_s@yahoo.com
Girls Softball Wins League For 1st Time Ever! 
Congratulations to the Lady Jags Softball team on their historic win! 
(Photo by Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public Schools)

Jags Conquering Mountains! 
D'Evelyn students Jett, Sam & Chris climbed 14'er, Mount of the Holy Cross the day after competing at the Lake County Cross Country Invitational Cross Country race in Leadville, CO.  

 If you would like to share about your Dazzling Jags' athletics, activities or accolades either at D'Evelyn or outside of school, please send a description and photo to: jaguartrax@yahoo.com.


 
Rockin' Homecoming Rally!
D'Evelyn's Homecoming Pep Rally was featured on the Jefferson County Sheriff's Facebook page thanks to JCSO SRO Deputy Everhart that joined in the celebration playing the drums in a pep rally this morning. The principal is on guitar, a student on bass, and the music teacher on vocals. The impromptu band plays a modified version of the Guns and Roses song “Welcome to the Jungle” in support of the school's theme.  Great job Jags! 

Check out the video here: https://fb.watch/nuSv3iBkMT/
Student Art at New York Bagel
By: Roy D. Anneberg, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School Art

Some of the Drawing 1 students have their large Zentangle drawings on display at New York Bagel for the next few weeks!  Nwe. York Bagel is near the corner of Yale and Wadsworth. Go check them out!
Congratulations to Sophia Vandepeutte Santoyo, Sophia Jones-Ramirez, Giselle Meza Sauzameda, Gia Doll, Aiden Nguyen, Dohnovan Valdez, Bradley Fuller and Conor McCarthy
Athlete of the Month - September
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winners for the month of September. The winners were chosen by their coaches based on their leadership qualities, work ethic, and other traits that represent what D’Evelyn wants to see in all of their Student-Athletes. They were chosen out of all the Student-Athletes at D’Evelyn.

Dreyton Rossetter - 10th Grade
“Dreyton worked hard all summer to become one of our best runners.  He has improved his times over last year by two to three minutes on every course.  Dreyton does all of the little things that are essential to be at your best every meet.  He is diligent about warming up, cooling down, and getting in the appropriate milage every week.  In addition, Dreyton is a 4.0 student and works just as hard in the classroom as he does at the workouts. Congratulations Dreyton.”

-Erik Bell, Head Boys Cross Country Coach

Tess Miller - 11th Grade
“Tess Miller is a junior softball player on the lady Jags team. Tess is the team's number #1 pitcher and has been a key factor in the team's success this year.  The Lady Jags have a 16-4 record and she has 14 of those wins pitching. In 100 innings pitched she has 84 strike outs and only 9 walks. She is also one of our strong hitters with a .467 average, 2 doubles and 2 home runs. Tess is not only a force on the mound but a valuable leader showing team dedication and commitment to her teammates and the D'Evelyn softball program. Thank you, Tess, and Congratulations. Well deserved.”  
-Dan Porreco, Head Softball Coach
Scholars of the Month - August
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of September. They were chosen by the Teachers in the Social Studies Department.

Silas Helton - 8th grade
Silas brings a sense of warm enthusiasm for learning US History with a smile on his face each day. He participates constantly and is engaged with the learning process in a way that encourages Mr. Beams as a teacher to give it his best.  He is consistently strong with his work and really engages with the concepts.  He also has a resilient and dedicated spirit - completing his work whether he is absent or not, without asking.  He is a real blessing to have this year!
-Mr. Beams, Social Studies Teacher
Francesca Kerr - 7th grade
Francesca has started this school year with great enthusiasm and effort! She comes to World Geography ready to learn every day and is always fully engaged with  both the content and her fellow students. This commitment has paid off with strong grades on her assignments and tests. Thanks for modeling how to be successful at D'Evelyn, Francesca!  
-Mr. Gause, Social Studies Teacher
Rowan Moden, 10th grade
Rowan is an absolute gem in Western Civ. Rowan is inquisitive, perceptive, and a natural sponge when it comes to historical information. If Ms. Paske poses a question to the class, Rowan always has their hand up with an answer, opinion, or witty remark. Rowan is thorough with work, and is always focused. Ms. Paske greatly appreciates having Rowan in class; the class wouldn't be the same without Rowan!
-Ms. Paske, Social Studies Teacher
Jack Beckman - 11th grade
Jack exudes a quiet confidence that stems from his sharp intellect and active engagement with material covered in APUSH. Jack takes a leading role in class discussions and always looks for complexity and nuance when analyzing historical concepts. Jack exhibits great skill as a writer and critical thinker, pushing himself and his peers to delve beneath the surface of historical developments in search of hard truths about patterns of human behavior. His hard work and dedication to excellence inspire Mr. Carson to always come to class at the top of his game! 
-Mr. Carson, Social Studies Teacher
Save the date for this fun Halloween tradition at D’Evelyn! Please share with your friends, family and neighbors! We hope to see you there!

Important Dates: 

Oct 6 - Senior photos and baby ads DUE!

Oct 10 - Accountability Meeting - 5:30pm

Oct 11  - College Athletic Recruiting Presentation, 7pm
             -  After Prom Informational Meeting 7:30-8:00pm

Oct 13  - Vision/Hearing Screening for 7th & 9th Grade

Oct 17  - DEF Board Meeting 6:00-8:00PM

Oct 19  - No School or Students 
Oct 20  - No School or Students or Staff

Oct 19-20 - No School for Students

Oct 23-27 - Spirit Week

Oct 28  -  Trick or Treat Street 5:00-7:00PM at D'Evelyn
                 Improv Show, 7:30PM

Oct 31 - Nov 3 - 6th Grade to Outdoor Lab
 
D'Evelyn Dash Finish Line Sponsor Spotlight
By: Natalie Hart
 
 
DEF is on Social Media!

We're excited to announce that the DEF is back on Instagram and Facebook!  Please click on the links below to stay up date on all things D'Evelyn and DEF related!  
  

If you haven't joined the private D'Evelyn Community Group on Facebook, you still can!  This group is for staff, students and families of D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.  Alumni and upcoming students/staff are welcome too!  This group is not affiliated or supported in any way from the Jefferson County District or D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.
This is the place for you to post your questions, comments, events, thoughts, whatever to our community.  We are here to support the amazing D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School, students, teachers and community. Let's keep this a supportive and safe place!  Please make sure to answer the membership questions or you will not be admitted into the group (Email jaguartrax@yahoo.com for access code). This is to keep the group a safe and private space for our community. 
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Mailing address
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Phone: 303-982-2600  |  Fax:  303-982-2601
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9/1/2023

 
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September 1, 2023
In This Newsletter
  • Let's Go Jags!
  • Social Media
  • Homecoming
  • D'Evelyn Honor Roll & Academic Lettering
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Counseling Update
  • CMAS Data
  • D'Evelyn Dash
  • Yearbook Announcements
  • Teacher Appreciation Corner
  • Youth Basketball
  • Dazzling Jags
  • Upcoming Activities and Events
  • Our Sponsors
Jaguar Tracks will now be published monthly! 
Please keep an eye out for our newsletter on the first Friday of each month.  
Let's Go Jags! 
​By:  Josh Shapiro, Principal

"I’m very excited to announce that I just received word that D'Evelyn is one of the recipients of the 2022 Colorado John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award (The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools received an Exceeds Expectations rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks reflecting exceptional performance in Math, English Language Arts, and Science). The Irwin Award is in addition to D’Evelyn being ranked #1 in Colorado High Schools by The U.S. News., and having the #1 Highest Average SAT Score-1284 in the state of Colorado. We are going to celebrate these incredible achievements next month. More to come on that later. Go Jags!" 
DEF is on Social Media!

We're excited to announce that the DEF is back on Instagram and Facebook!  Please click on the links below to stay up date on all things D'Evelyn and DEF related!  
  

If you haven't joined the private D'Evelyn Community Group on Facebook, you still can!  This group is for staff, students and families of D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.  Alumni and upcoming students/staff are welcome too!  This group is not affiliated or supported in any way from the Jefferson County District or D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.
This is the place for you to post your questions, comments, events, thoughts, whatever to our community.  We are here to support the amazing D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School, students, teachers and community. Let's keep this a supportive and safe place!  Please make sure to answer the membership questions or you will not be admitted into the group (Enter code **** when asked for the Jag Tracks code). This is to keep the group a safe and private space for our community. 
Click on the image below to visit the group: 


Daily Announcements:
If you would like to keep up to date with the daily announcements made during school, click on the link and hit the Subscribe to Daily Emails button to have them delivered to your email inbox. 

Homecoming Volunteers Needed! 
By: D’Evelyn Student Council

We are looking for parent volunteers to help guarantee a fun and safe Homecoming Dance. If you are interested in donating time, drinks, or snacks, please fill out this Google Form by Tuesday, September 5th.

Event Date: Saturday, September 16th

Time: 7-10 PM

Location: D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School

Please direct any questions to Mrs. Sprague at heather.sprague@jeffco.k12.co.us.
 
D’Evelyn Honor Roll & Academic Lettering
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
  
Honor Roll & Academic Lettering are two important ways that students are recognized for their academic achievements at D’Evelyn.
Honor Roll
The Honor Roll is broken into four categories and is based on the grades from spring semester of the 2022-2023 school year: (weighted grade point averages are used in these calculations)
Platinum - Students earned a 4.0 or higher
Gold - Students with G.P.A.s of  3.75 - 3.99 
Silver - Students with G.P.A.s of 3.5 - 3.74 
Bronze - Students with G.P.A.s of 3.0 - 3.49 

If your child’s name is missing, on the wrong list, misspelled, or you have any questions about the Honor Roll, please email me at gkottcam@jeffco.k12.co.us. Parents of Honor Roll students should visit the main office to pick-up their “D’Evelyn #Honor Roll Student” bumper sticker.

Academic Lettering
The high school students that earned at least a 3.75 G.P.A. for both semesters of the 2022-2023, will be awarded an Academic Letter. The first year a student earns this award they are given a certificate, chenille “D” Letter for D’Evelyn, and an academic pin. Every year after they are given a certificate and a bar pin. This year our Academic Lettering ceremony will be on the morning of September 19 at 7:30am in the auditorium. The students that earned an Academic Letter during the 2022-2023 school year can be seen at the following link:
D’Evelyn’s Academic Lettering Students or 2022-2023   

If your child’s name is missing, misspelled, or you have any questions about Academic Lettering please email me at gkottcam@jeffco.k12.co.us. 

Congratulations to all students that earned an Honor Roll and/or Academic Letter. Your work ethic and dedication to your studies are applauded by our community.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
By Emily McCaslin-Hahn & Megan Choun, FCA Sponsors

Hello D'Evelyn Parents!  

We are excited to announce there will be both a senior high and junior high chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at D'Evelyn this year!  FCA is for all students, not just athletes.  This is a great time of fellowship for students on Fridays during 7th Hour. Our student leaders have a lot of wonderful plans for the year! In order for that to happen, we are looking for parent volunteers to help in a variety of ways. If you are interested in learning more about FCA or in volunteering from time to time, please complete this Google Form.  We will reach out to you soon!

To keep up on our events throughout the year, please follow us on Instagram at develyn_fca and develynjh_fca

Blessings,

Emily McCaslin-Hahn and Megan Choun
FCA Sponsors
Counseling Update
By Crystal Frigo,Post-Grad Secretary

College Visits

September 5 – Elon University, Elon, NC

September 7 – Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

September 7 – University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

College Prep

September 6 – College Night - Rob Franek is a national expert on colleges and higher education. He is a publisher, editor, lecturer, media contributor and author of four books as well as a former college admissions administrator. Check out this quick clip of Rob on NBC Today: "The Best 388 Colleges / Financial aid, internships, and more" August 18, 2022, https://tinyurl.com/4bku4w8m 

Breakout sessions will give you additional information on the college process:

  • Writing An Effective College Essay  
  • Financial Aid and College Affordability
  • Who Gets in And Why?
  • Dive Into Test Optional and Digital SAT
  • College Admissions Panel

We are expecting to sell out this year so please copy the link into your browser if you plan to reserve a spot:  https://forms.gle/hYPfhqzHJg6Et6oMA

September 7 – Essay Workshop during 7th hour

September 18 – Common Application Workshop during 7th hour
Spring 2023 CMAS Data
By Daniel Wille, Assistant Principal

CMAS ELA, Math, and Science student level achievement reports have been uploaded to Student Insights and families can now access individual performance results.  Paper reports will be available in mid-September.  Families and students can login to Student Insights by visiting the Family Portal and clicking on the Student Insights icon or by visiting www.jeffcopublicschools.org/schools/student_insights.  Use the same username and password as your other district tools such as Infinite Campus Parent Portal or Student Portal. 

D'Evelyn Dash Crew - A HUGE THANK YOU! 
By: Natalie Hart


THANK YOU to all who registered for the 5K or 2K, bought a T-shirt, donated money, volunteered,
sponsored, hosted a booth, or gave your time or talent in any way. You made the DASH a huge success!  We raised over 21k and had 302 participants. Way to go Jaguars!

The Dash Crew would like to especially thank the following DHS groups:  Girls Basketball, Marching Band, Student Council, Choir and Cheerleaders - The Dash could not have happened without these clubs going above and beyond to help! We appreciate you so much!

A very special thank you to: Katrina Millette, Jenn and Paul Bountry, Julie Glynn, Michelle Linder, Mishan Pils, Kristi Gulley, Lorraine Barnes, - not possible without any of you!
 
 
Thank You Natalie!
​By:  Kara Pharris & Cindy Perlman, DEF Co-Managers
 
We would like to thank Natalie Hart and the Dash Crew for everything they have done to make The Dash happen. Year after year, Natalie’s dedication and the hard work from her team has given us the opportunity to raise money for our students and teachers and to come together as a community to have some fun. Thank you, Natalie!

If you would like to help with the Dash next year, please reach out! 
KaraandCindy.DEF@gmail.com
Yearbook Announcements
By: Megan Choun, Math Teacher & Yearbook Advisor

2022-2023 Awards  

A huge congratulations to the 22-23 Yearbook Staff! The “Own it” yearbook earned the Award of Commendation from the Colorado Student Media Association. The categories in which the yearbook was evaluated included: theme development/structure, coverage, reporting, photography, and design. D’Evelyn earned the Award of Commendation in all areas, except in coverage where they earned the All-Colorado Award!  

Some of the judge’s comments included:  

  • “Bravo! I can see you reached out to find all sorts of activities that happened throughout the year and made a great space for the junior high students. That’s a lot of coverage and you showed great care for ALL students and their stories.”  
  • “Your templates are extremely pleasing to the eye due to their structure and playfulness.”  
  • “Your photos show a thoughtful approach to the emotional intensity of movement, from senior sunrise and all throughout your sports section. It takes time and patience in a space to cultivate that same skill in academic and classroom settings.”  
  • “You have so much of which to be proud…you have a command of the complicated, intricate, painstaking task of telling the story of the year in an expert publication.”  

Way to go 2022-2023 Yearbook Staff!  

Purchasing a 23-24 Yearbook  

If you did not already purchase a yearbook during registration, you still have time to purchase one now! The price of the yearbook is $70, as the registration special has now ended. Be sure to purchase a yearbook soon as the price will go up to $75 in January.  

Senior Photos and Baby Ads  

All senior photos and baby ads are due no later than October 6th! You are welcome and highly encouraged to submit any time prior to the deadline. Please read through the details on where and how to upload photos and the specs needed for both senior portraits and baby ads HERE.  

-Click HERE to upload photos and messages for baby ads.  

-Click HERE to upload senior portraits. *Read details sheet for code to upload  
Teacher Appreciation Corner
By Sarah McBride

D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) will be coordinating ways to show our amazing teachers how much we appreciate them throughout the year.  Please consider helping us by donating your time, items, or money toward any of the following events.  Click on the Sign Up Geniuses below for more information.  If you have any questions please email Sarah McBride at teacherappreciation.def@gmail.com.

Adopt A Teachers’ Treats Day
We want to make sure our teachers feel appreciated throughout the year so we are going to do something special for them each month.  When there is not already an event like conferences or Teacher Appreciation week, we will provide a small token of our appreciation through a treat or gift on the 1st Friday of the month.  If you want to help with this endeavor you can adopt the teachers for a month. 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-adopt

Parent Teacher Conference Meals  
Help D’Evelyn Education Foundation provide a good meal for teachers during Conferences on September 20th and 21st. 
  • Wednesday, September 20th will be a Chili Cook Off (teachers will vote for their favorite chili and the winner will get a D’Evelyn t-shirt)
  • Thursday, September 21st will be a Pasta dinner
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-conference

Amazon Wish List for D'Evelyn Teacher Treats 
Please check out this wishlist throughout the year to see what items you can purchase to help with Monthly Teachers’ Treats, Holiday gifts, and Teacher Appreciation week.  It will be updated throughout the year as the needs change.  When checking out please select to send the item to Sarah McBride so she can collect all the items to package for the Teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UGNA3B4544MN?ref_=wl_share
Upcoming Youth Basketball
By: Michelle Ziemian, director@develynyouthbasketball.org

Team placement for D'Evelyn Youth Basketball!
Sunday September 10, 2023 at D'Evelyn High School
Team Placement is FREE!!
Advance Registration is Required!
Register HERE and invite your friends!!  
Address: 10359 W Nassau Ave, Denver, CO 80235

Schedule:
2nd and 3rd grade - 9:30-10:30am
4th grade - 10:30-11:30am
5th grade - 11:30am-12:30pm
6th grade - 1-2pm
7th grade - 2-3pm
8th grade - 3-4pm
XC Team takes 2nd at D'Evelyn Dash!
Congratulations to the boys and girls cross-country teams for their performances in the D'Evelyn Dash.  Both teams finished in 2nd place out of 15 teams in Division 2. The boys had 3 top ten finishers:  Dreyton Rossetter (4th), Jett Cowee (7th) and John Schrader (9th).  The girls had 2 in the top 10, Sabrea Schulte (8th) and Ainslie McCabe (10th) with Avery McMillan (11th), Ali Fawcett (13th) and Sofia Cieslewicz (15th) rounding out the scoring 5.   
Great job Jags!

If you would like to share about your Dazzling Jags' athletics, activities or accolades either at D'Evelyn or outside of school, please send a description and photo to: jaguartrax@yahoo.com.
Athlete of the Month - August
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winner for the month of August. The winner was chosen by their coaches based on their leadership qualities, work ethic, and other traits that represent what D’Evelyn wants to see in all of their Student-Athletes. He was chosen out of all the Student-Athletes at D’Evelyn.
Graham Truesdel - 12th Grade
“Graham has been playing Varsity golf since his freshman year. We realize the challenge of being a high school athlete and what it takes to balance academics and athletics, let alone doing that while being a senior on the golf and football team during the same season. His commitment and athletic abilities were demonstrated by his participation in the last two tournaments where he shot in the 70's, which were personal best scores. This helped our team narrowly prevail over other schools in back-to-back 4th place finishes in these Jeffco 4A League tournaments. Congratulations Graham for your outstanding commitment to D'Evelyn athletics, as well as your team leadership and the example you set—they are important and appreciated.”
-Coach Helfner and Coach Boswell, Head Boys Golf Coaches
Scholars of the Month - August
By:  Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director

Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of August. They were chosen by the Science Department at the end of last school year.
Darsh Bhandari - 8th grade
Darsh comes into Science everyday ready to learn. His work ethic and participation is outstanding and he is a great role model to his peers.                                  
-Mrs. Newcomb, Life Science Teacher
Madilyn Schrade, 8th grade
Madilyn is a student that Mrs. Newcomb can count on to participate with every single question. That's not an exaggeration. She works hard on all of her assignments and is a great leader in the classroom.  
-Mrs. Newcomb, Life Science Teacher
Evelyn Oltmans, 12th grade
Evelyn is an exceptionally hard worker who gives 100% to every lesson and assignment. She comes in regularly outside of class to clarify material and she studies it until she truly masters it. Evelyn makes it clear that she is not simply striving for good grades; rather, she is striving for understanding. Evelyn will do very well in any future Science coursework but, more importantly, she is a positive leader and role model at D’Evelyn in and outside of the classroom.                                                  
 -Coach McKellips (Physics) & Mr. Ray (AP Biology)
Robert Lane III, 11th grade    
RJ has done an outstanding job in chemistry this year! He is always focused during class and ready to learn, and he works very hard both in and outside of class to complete his assignments and truly understand the concepts. His mind is always going, so he notices little details that most students miss. He asks great questions and challenges his classmates to learn and understand the material at a deeper level.  Great work this year, RJ!                                   
-Mrs. McGee, Chemistry Teacher

Sept 04 - No School - Labor Day

Sept 6 - College Night: RSVP here: https://forms.gle/hYPfhqzHJg6Et6oMA

Sept 11 - Steering Committee Meeting: 4:30pm

Sept 11 - Sept 16 - Homecoming Week

  • Wednesday - Bonfire: 7PM
  • Friday - 
    • Varsity Football Game: 4PM @ Trailblazer Stadium
    • Jr. High Fall Social, 3:15PM - 4:45PM, Donate & Volunteer
  • Saturday - High School Homecoming Dance: 7PM @ D'Evelyn 
Sept 20  - Parent Teacher Conferences: 5PM - 7:30PM
Sept 21  - Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:45PM -5:45PM
  • Sign up to help with meals for teachers at conferences: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-conference
Sept 22  - No School for Students

Sept 28 - 30 - Fall Play

Oct 2 - Steering Committee Meeting: 4:30pm

Oct 6 - Senior photos and baby ads DUE!

Oct 19-20 - No School for Students
 
D'Evelyn Dash Finish Line Sponsor Spotlight
By: Natalie Hart
 
Jared Conlin at The Conlin Homes Group powered by START Real Estate is a professional, resourceful, REALTOR extraordinaire. Working with Jared and his team at The Conlin Homes Group powered by START Real Estate, you will not only have someone looking out for your best interest, they will make the process go by faster than his company name. For every D’Evelyn family that works with The Conlin Homes Group, Jared will donate $1,000 to the D’Evelyn Foundation.

www.jaredconlin.com
Mailing address
10359 W Nassau Ave, Denver, CO 80235
Phone: 303-982-2600  |  Fax:  303-982-2601
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8/18/2023

 
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August 18th, 2023
In This Newsletter
  • Let's Go Jags!
  • Social Media
  • Upcoming XC Race
  • D'Evelyn Dash
  • Volunteer Spotlight
  • Teacher Appreciation Corner
  • 2023 DEF Fundraiser Golf Tournament
  • Dazzling Jags
  • Upcoming Activities and Events
  • Our Sponsors
Jaguar Tracks will now be published monthly! 
Please keep an eye out for our newsletter on the first Friday of each month.  
Let's Go Jags! 
​By:  Kara Pharris & Cindy Perlman, DEF Co-Managers

Looking back on last year, we were blown away with all of our students' amazing accomplishments! Outside of the school this week is a row of signs detailing numerous achievements across many disciplines, from athletic and musical championships to scholarship dollars earned. We want to recognize that D'Evelyn is home to award-winning athletes, performers and club members as well as exemplary students. Take a look at drop-off or pick-up and congratulate your students, their teachers and their coaches on their efforts and dedication to their scholastics and extracurricular activities! We look forward to seeing what amazing things our Jags do in 2023-2024!
D'Evelyn Community

We would like to invite you to join the private D'Evelyn Community Group on Facebook!  This group is for staff, students and families of D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.  Alumni and upcoming students/staff are welcome too!  This group is not affiliated or supported in any way from the Jefferson County District or D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School.
This is the place for you to post your questions, comments, events, thoughts, whatever to our community.  We are here to support the amazing D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School, students, teachers and community. Let's keep this a supportive and safe place!  Please make sure to answer the membership questions or you will not be admitted into the group (Enter code **** when asked for the Jag Tracks code). This is to keep the group a safe and private space for our community. 
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Upcoming XC Race
By Eric McCaslin-Hahn

On Friday, August 25th, D’Evelyn will be hosting the 23rd Annual High School D’Evelyn DASH on our campus. High School Cross Country teams from throughout the state will be running on the same course that we will use for the D’Evelyn Dash that will be on Saturday, August 26th. The first race will start at 3:30 pm and the final race should be done around 5:30 pm. Due to the High School Cross Country Meet being on campus, parking and traffic will be greatly impacted after school that day. Please pick up your students as quickly as possible after school. Here are a few points of important information for Friday:
  • D’Evelyn will not have 7th hour on Friday, August 25th. We will dismiss students after the completion of 6th hour at 2:15 pm. We ask that students be picked up promptly after school because race participants and spectators will be arriving on campus around 2:45 pm.
  • The West Parking lot will be closed to non-race traffic after 3:00 pm. To ensure the safety of the runners, cars will not be able to enter or leave the West Parking lot between 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
  • The East Parking lot will be the easiest to use throughout the afternoon and evening. We encourage you to use this lot for after school activities. The West Parking lot will be packed with race participants and spectators.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we are excited to host the 23rd Annual D’Evelyn DASH Cross Country meet. This will be a wonderful opportunity to have high schools from throughout the state come together and see what an amazing community we have at D'Evelyn. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Eric McCaslin-Hahn at 303-982-8151 or at eric.mccaslin-hahn@jeffco.k12.co.us
The DASH: EAT, SLEEP, RUN!
By Natalie Hart
 
BIB PICKUP: August 23rd from 2:25PM - 4:00PM in front of the school.

We invite you to bring your family, friends and neighbors to the D’Evelyn DASH on Saturday,
August 26th, for a 5K or 2K run/walk event! The route covers 3.1 or 1.2 miles of paths in the
gently rolling open space west of the school. There will be the Senior Parade, games, activities,
food, & live entertainment! Organized by the D’Evelyn Education Foundation, the DASH is a
key fundraiser that provides support for scholarships, sports, academics, and activities
throughout the year.
Register, sign up to volunteer or donate all in one place:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/DEvelynDash5K
  • Get Registered!
    • Course maps are available on the Registration website. The cost is $35 for the 5k and $30 for the 2k. Attendance and parking are free but bring cash for food/drinks and to support the student activity booths.
  • Get Involved!
    • We need your help! Go to the race registration page and click Volunteer on the right side
Questions? Contact Nataile Hart at develyndashcrew@gmail.com
 
Dash Schedule:
7:30AM Check in, late registration, pick up shirts and timing chips; food available
8:30AM Opening Ceremonies and Senior Parade
8:40AM DASH Same Day Registration closes
9:00AM Timed 5k Run/Walk start
9:30AM Timed 2k Run/Walk start
11:30AM Awards Ceremony
 
Volunteer Spotlight

We would like to thank and welcome volunteers that are hard at work this month. 
  • Please thank Natalie Hart and the Dash Crew when you see them Saturday, August 26th at the Dash!
  • Susan Aberle: Junior High Social Committee.
  • Sarah McBride:Teacher Appreciation.
  • Kristi Gulley: your new Jaguar Tracks Editor!
And of course thank you to all of you still giving your time and support to our students and teachers.

What is DEF and how do I volunteer at D'Evelyn?

The D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) is a non-profit 501c3 fundraising organization, providing financial support for academic, social and extracurricular programming throughout the school. We host 4 fundraisers a year that help fund scholarships, text books, teacher development, athletic and performing arts needs and school events such as After Prom, Junior High Socials, Teacher Appreciation Week, the School Store and more! —your volunteer time and donations make these events happen! To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available, visit http://www.develyneducationfoundation.com/volunteering.html.

To learn more about how the foundation works, visit http://www.develyneducationfoundation.com.

As always, you can reach the Foundation develynfoundationmgmt@gmail.com and we hope you, too, will help have an impact on our amazing students and staff!
Teacher Appreciation Corner
By Sarah McBride

D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) will be coordinating ways to show our amazing teachers how much we appreciate them throughout the year.  Please consider helping us by donating your time, items, or money toward any of the following events.  Click on the Sign Up Geniuses below for more information.  If you have any questions please email Sarah McBride at teacherappreciation.def@gmail.com.

Adopt A Teachers’ Treats Day
We want to make sure our teachers feel appreciated throughout the year so we are going to do something special for them each month.  When there is not already an event like conferences or Teacher Appreciation week, we will provide a small token of our appreciation through a treat or gift on the 1st Friday of the month.  If you want to help with this endeavor you can adopt the teachers for a month. 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-adopt

Parent Teacher Conference Meals  
Help D’Evelyn Education Foundation provide a good meal for teachers during Conferences on September 20th and 21st. 
  • Wednesday, September 20th will be a Chili Cook Off (teachers will vote for their favorite chili and the winner will get a D’Evelyn t-shirt)
  • Thursday, September 21st will be a Pasta dinner
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAB2CA1FEC52-conference

Amazon Wish List for D'Evelyn Teacher Treats 
Please check out this wishlist throughout the year to see what items you can purchase to help with Monthly Teachers’ Treats, Holiday gifts, and Teacher Appreciation week.  It will be updated throughout the year as the needs change.  When checking out please select to send the item to Sarah McBride so she can collect all the items to package for the Teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UGNA3B4544MN?ref_=wl_share
2023 DEF Fundraiser Golf Tournament Success! 
By:  Jeff Pilkington
Thank you to all who played in the DEF Golf Fundraiser!
 
It was a great day at the absolutely beautiful Arrowhead Golf Club. Thank you to the D'Evelyn High School alumni who attended, as well as parents and grandparents of current students. If you are an alumni or know one, save the date for next June! More information about next year's event coming in the spring. Special Thank you to Alumni Ned Hamilition and Jeff Pilkington for making it happen!
Summer Fun!

Jags were busy this summer enjoying their break!  Take a look at what amazing experiences some of our Dazzling Jags took part in!
Charlotte (left, 8th) and Everly (right, 6th) Collard visited Maine, Quebec City, and Boston! (Ramona, center, in the stripes is not yet a Jag; 5th grade at Ralston Elem).
 
Addison C. traveled to Boise, ID to compete at the Western Zone Age Group Swimming Championships with Team Colorado. 
Sophia B. (9th) and Nicolas B. (6th) with their Mimi at a Detroit Tigers game.
 
Jags in Spain! 
Lilly G. is a first year student at D’Evelyn and this summer she danced 40 hours a week, traveled to Jamaica and Mexico, as well as hiked her 1st fourteener.


 
6 Jags on vacation to Belize in May! 
From back row L to R: 
Robby Z., Liam S., Brady Z., Ben G., Grace G. and Genna Z.  

Aug 18 - Back to School BBQ for 6th - 8th Grade: 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Sign up here to contribute. 

Aug 21 - Picture Day (through Social Studies)

Aug 23 - Back to School Night: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Aug 26 - D'Evelyn Dash: 7:00am - 2:30pm

Sept 04 - No School - Labor Day

Sept 11 - Sept 16 - Homecoming Week

  • Wednesday - Bonfire: 7PM
  • Friday - 
    • Varsity Football Game: 4PM @ Trailblazer Stadium
    • Jr. High Fall Social, 3:15PM - 4:45PM, Donate & Volunteer
  • Saturday - High School Homecoming Dance: 7PM @ D'Evelyn 
Sept 20  - Parent Teacher Conferences: 5PM - 7:30PM
Sept 21  - Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:45PM -5:45PM

Sept 22  - No School for Students

Sept 28 - 30 - Fall Play
Thank you to our 2023 D'Evelyn Dash Finish Line & Bib Sponsors!
 On behalf of the D’Evelyn students, staff, community, and the D’Evelyn Education Foundation, we genuinely appreciate the generosity of our sponsors.
Mailing address
10359 W Nassau Ave, Denver, CO 80235
Phone: 303-982-2600  |  Fax:  303-982-2601
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