By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Construction Project Updates and Logistics On the eve of Student Registration, I thought I would provide the D’Evelyn Community with a brief update on the construction project. For our newest students and families, you will notice an array of large storage containers in the east parking lot and a very unfinished exterior landscape enveloping the north side of the campus. This is all the result of a 13,000 square foot expansion of our school to accommodate the addition of the 6th grade to the D’Evelyn family. The project began in August of 2021 and was scheduled to be completed in the late spring of 2022. For our returning students and families you may wonder what progress has been made over the summer as you arrive at our campus this week and see much of the same as when school ended in May. There certainly has been progress on the interior, but unfortunately, the project is not expected to be completed until the end of August. I believe everyone has experienced issues and inconveniences as a result of the pandemic causing manufacturing stoppages, supply shortages, and labor shortages. These issues certainly have had an impact on the many trades that are critical to a construction project of this magnitude. The last major piece of critical infrastructure finally arrived last week and is being installed with a completion date of August 19. Of course, this will have an impact on our first few weeks of school and primarily for our 6th grade students and teachers. We will not be able to occupy and use the new 6th grade classrooms, the new weight room, and the art room until the second week of August. However, my admin team and construction department are committed to starting school for all students in all grades on the first day of school, August 16. We are working on various contingency plans to temporarily relocate 6th grade classrooms to other building rooms; a clear plan will be in place early next week. We will communicate this to 6th grade students at the Student and Parent Orientation on August 15. Our timeline to be able to use the new spaces is August 22 and this is all contingent upon a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the State Building Inspector's Office. As this continues to develop, the D’Evelyn community will be updated on any further delays and impacts on our usual daily operations and school routines. My optimistic hope is that we will be in our new space on August 22. However, we will also be prepared if the occupancy date is pushed further out. Please bear with us, our General Contractor (Himmelman Construction Inc.) and the Jeffco Construction Department have been monitoring this closely and will continue to do so daily. The Jag Tracks publication will be our preferred communication tool and more timely and immediate updates will be communicated through School Messenger and our website. I remind parents to be sure all your information is current (phone contacts, email, etc.) so that you are sure to receive all school communications on this topic and throughout the school year. Finally, be sure to read the remainder of this issue of Jag Tracks and future issues, as there are many updates with regard to reminders and refreshers on our usual school routines such as student drop-off and pick up, access, and entry to the school, and much more.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Traffic is higher in our parking lots during drop-off and pick-up times as a result of numerous factors including the increase in our school’s student body with the continued growth of the 6th grade, and construction. In an effort to streamline the drop-off and pick-up process, please review the below information and be thoughtful about how you can help ensure safe, efficient, and respectful drop-off and pick-up experiences for our students.
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
Every year students eagerly attend registration to not only get their school ID, but also to find their new locker and test out the combination. Many students don’t know how they can find their locker number or combination. The week before school starts students can find their locker and combination through the Infinite Campus Student Portal App by navigating to the “documents” tab and then selecting “Student Schedule”. 6th Graders will be assigned their locker, later this week. Each year students are assigned new lockers, depending on grade level and how many students are in each grade. This year’s general layout is:
It is important to have good locker etiquette to help facilitate students getting to class on time. One way to do this is to get to know the students in the lockers around you. This way you can politely ask for space to get in or out of the locker area. Please be careful when opening and closing lockers. If students have locker issues during the school year, they can stop by the main office to get a “Locker Complaint Form”, which allows students to explain the locker problem. Those forms should be turned in to me or our Campus Supervisor. The custodial staff will then work to address the problem. At the end of the school year, students are given time to clean out their lockers. Lockers are then checked by the custodial staff and serviced during the summer. More often than we would like, the school has to replace locks on lockers because paper jams have damaged the locks. Students use paper jams to jam the lock in an unlocked position to save time between class periods. This is a safety concern as anyone can open their unlocked locker and take materials from those lockers. Please encourage your students to not use paper jams for safety reasons, and to avoid a lock replacement fee.
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By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
We are gearing up for the 2022-2023 school year and that means Registration Day is just around the corner. We encourage all available students/families to come to Registration Day on Tuesday, August 9 anytime between 8:00-11:00 am or 1:00-3:00 pm. This is a great chance for students and families to reconnect with the school, review schedules, get a student ID/School Photo, access lockers, pay fees, pick up English novels, buy some D’Evelyn gear from the school store, and learn about some of our extra-curricular activities. If you can’t attend Registration Day in person, you can pay your fees online and access your schedule and locker information through Infinite Campus. All Students: We will have schedule and locker information available for families to view in Infinite Campus on Saturday, August 6th. We encourage you to attend registration with a digital or hard copy of your schedule, as we will not have printed copies available. Most individuals access their schedules on their phones through the Infinite Campus App. Returning Jeffco Students/Families: Existing families should go to the Infinite Campus Portal to update their account and verify household information (phone numbers and email addresses are crucial, remove old phone numbers and emails that you don’t use), student information, emergency contact information, and sign their agreements through the annual update process. Updates, including parent opt-out information, can only be made during the August 1 - September 12th window. For a step-by-step guide see the Family Update Guide. New Jeffco Students/Families: If your student is new to Jeffco and you haven’t been able to upload the following documents to OLR (online registration), please email the documents to our registrar at jennifer.lillibridge@jeffcoschool.us:
School fees will now be posted and paid using the Infinite Campus Portal. School fees, schedules, and locker information will be available in the Campus Portal on Saturday, August 6. We encourage paying your fees online ahead of registration day. If you bring in the receipt showing school fees paid, you can skip the student fee line at the financial secretaries office and expedite your process for picking up the student planner and English Novels. Remember fees marked "Opt", are optional fees. If you have questions or want to pay your fees in person, you can visit the financial secretary’s office during registration hours.
As the district recently communicated, the federal school meal waivers will no longer be available for the 2022-23 school year. This means a return to paid meals beginning August 16 for students who do not qualify for Free or Reduced Meals benefits. Students can either pay with cash or use the Schoolcafe app to set up an account or add money to your child(ren)'s lunch account. If applicable, complete the Free and Reduced lunch program application. This application can also be used to apply for waivers for school fees if the appropriate selections are made on the form.
The below registration stations will be set up throughout the school. You only need to attend the stations pertinent to your child’s needs.
Health Clinic (Location: Main Office): In preparation for registration, please bring the appropriate paperwork along with any medication(s) your student will need at school this year. We do not have any medication in the health room except for what you provide. This includes Advil, Tylenol, cough drops, etc. Please email Ashley.jetton@jeffco.k12.co.us if you have any questions.
Registrar (Location: Counseling Office): This station is for families needing help with Campus Portal Access, Completing the Free & Reduced Application process, or New to Jeffco Families that need additional help. Schedule Questions and/or Concerns (Location: Gym): Students/families can meet with their counselors to discuss schedule concerns. Schedule changes are only allowed for: wrong level placement, missing course requirements, and missing classes. We do not make schedule changes for teacher or lunch preferences. School Fees (Location: Line Starts at the front door by DJ the Jaguar - be patient!) Payment may be made with credit card, check, or cash. This is usually the longest line, so families may find value in paying fees online beforehand. If families have already paid fees online (bring a copy of the receipt), they can skip this station and proceed to the gym to pick up their academic planner and English novels. Academic Planner and English Novel Distribution (Location: Gym): Once students have paid their fees they can go to the gym to pick up their student planner and English Novels. Remember that if you paid school fees online - you need to bring in a copy of your receipt to show the staff. Student IDs/Photos (Location: Auditorium): Students will be able to get their photo taken for their school ID and the Yearbook. We will have an additional ID/Photo day on Friday, August 26 for students that can’t make it to registration day. Parking Passes (Will be distributed during the first week of school): In addition to paying the school parking pass fee, families must complete the 22-23 D’Evelyn Parking Application, and submit a copy of their driver’s license and current proof of Insurance to the Campus Supervisor. Clubs, Activities, Tours, and More (Location: Gym): The last stations in the gym will be for families to learn about some of our sports, clubs, activities, and organizations. We will have representatives from these groups available to give an overview of the programs and answer any questions. We encourage families to get involved in these extracurricular activities to help them make connections and feel part of the larger school community. We will also have students available for tours and to help new students locate and practice their locker combinations. TechForEd 1:1 Devices (Location: Library): For the 2022-2023 school year, all students will be part of the TechforEd 1:1 program. All 9th graders will receive new TechForEd devices while 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will continue using the TechForEd devices they received in 5th or 9th grade. Students who are new to the district or attended a district charter school will receive a device comparable to their grade level peers. School Store: We plan on having the school store open so that families can purchase some D’Evelyn clothing and gear. We look forward to seeing you at Registration on Tuesday, August 9th.
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year It is with great excitement and pleasure to Introduce myself as your Principal at D’Evelyn for the 2022-2023 School Year. I am Dr. Robert Bishop and in my first communication to the Jaguar community I want to say that I am truly honored to be in this position and look forward to leading us through what I expect to be a wonderful school year. In the event you missed my full Bio that was published in the spring Jaguar Tracks, I have linked it here (Dr. B's Bio). For this message, rather than repeat my Bio, I will share a little deeper about my beliefs and practices as an educator. This year marks my 33rd year in education and 17th in Jefferson County Public Schools. While I unexpectedly ventured into becoming a teacher late in my college studies, I fell in love with it immediately. I knew I would be a principal and enjoyed my seven years in the classroom tremendously. Through the years, I learned what it means to be an educator, to care about my students and to hope every day that I could make a difference. I learned what a challenging profession this is and I continue to strive to meet the various needs of students. More than anything, I love the connections I make with students, families and colleagues. I love the magic that happens in classrooms and I love it when students persevere through a challenge and feel a sense of pride in their accomplishment. Incredibly, along the way, my beliefs about education evolved and it is these beliefs that bring me to school every day and the desire to work at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. I believe in continual reflection on my practice and actions. I maintain a growth mindset, to get better and make the greatest impact on the success of the school. I pledge to listen to all stakeholders, analyze multiple data points and information, and I will always consider how we can be better every day for the students we serve. I believe in relationships. It is important for every student who walks through our doors to connect with someone. Not just their peers, but also a caring adult who believes in them, who views them as a unique individual who has the right to learn and feel safe, and who will empower them to reach their highest potential. You will see me in the halls, in the classrooms and interacting with students. This is what brings me the greatest joy. I believe in shared leadership anchored to a collective vision. I believe that a relentless focus on student growth is critical. I view the school staff and families as partners who work to lead, learn and grow together for the success of the school community. I believe every role within an organization is important, from the classified staff, to the students, teachers, parents and community partners and volunteers. I believe in collaborative learning – I know I am not always the expert and it takes multiple talents to grow our students. I am committed to the growth of people, and I nurture a school culture of collective learning and efficacy. I believe that leadership is about being present for people and building a community at work. I will commit to giving our staff the structures, support and space so they feel supported and can be their best for our students. I believe children should be engaged in work that matters. I believe that as a staff we should plan engaging lessons, help our students connect their learning to the bigger world and see the possibilities in what could be. Learning can be messy but every student should have those “sparks” along the way and find joy in school. I believe in every child who walks through our doors, no matter what. This matters in education. I will never give up on a student and I will work relentlessly to support them in their learning journey. Again, I reiterate that I am honored to be your school principal at D’Evelyn! I am looking forward to our work together and making a difference in the lives of our students.
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
The Fall Sports Season official practices begin on Monday, August 8th, but tryouts may occur before the start of the regular season. Please contact coaches for more information. High School Fall Sports Coaches
Fall Sports Registration Online registration for Fall Sports opened on Wednesday, July 20th. Athletic Registration is online only. You can find the registration link on the D’Evelyn Athletic website, or you can click on this link. Please make sure you have an updated Sports Physical ready to upload. Physicals are good for 365 days, please make sure yours is up to date or schedule an appointment today. Registration will remain open until the end of the day on Friday, August 5th. If you have Fall Sports registration questions, please contact Beth Raczynski. Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Information Night On Thursday, August 4th, D’Evelyn will be hosting a Fall Sports Parent and Athlete Information Night. It will start at 7:00 pm and will be held in the Auditorium. All students who are interested in playing a Fall Sport are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. During the meeting the Athletic Director will talk about Athletic Department philosophy, expectations, registration, and other topics that will help you prepare for the upcoming season. Once the Athletic Director is done, each Fall Sports Team will have a break-out session. Head Coaches will have their preseason meeting and will provide schedules, expectations, and other information about their program. If you have questions about the event, please email the Athletic Director, Eric McCaslin-Hahn Jr. High Fall Sports New this year, D’Evelyn will be partnering with the City of Lakewood to compete in Cross Country and Flag Football for grades 6th, 7th and 8th. The Flag Football season will start on August 23rd, and the Cross Country season will start on August 22nd. To enroll, you can do so online or by calling/visiting any Lakewood Recreation Center. Please note, that there is financial assistance available through the Lakewood Possibilities Fund. More information can be found online. There will be flyers and more information about these sports available during Registration Day at D’Evelyn on Tuesday, August 9th.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Families should pick up all required English novels at Registration on August 9th. It is recommended to pay the fee for these novels in advance of Registration via Infinite Campus. However, families can also pay the fee at Registration before collecting their student’s required reading. Students will receive bundles of the required readings that include the summer reading for the following year. Please contact Assistant Principal Dan Wille with questions.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Students have the opportunity to take school pictures at Registration on August 9th or on the make-up day on August 26th. Most Registration activities can be completed online. Therefore, families are welcome to utilize August 26th if they do not wish to come to Registration just for student pictures. Please contact Lifetouch 1-800-736-4753, colorado@lifetouch.com, or Assistant Principal Dan Wille with questions about student pictures. Additional info can be found here.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
The entire Jaguar community is thrilled to welcome students to D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School for the 2022-2023 school year! We are fortunate to have you join the ranks of D’Evelyn students and become members of our prestigious community. We will have the New Student/Family Orientation on August 15th where students will have the chance to meet High School leaders of the National Honor Society, introduce themselves to other incoming students, walk their schedule, and familiarize themselves with the building. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to listen to presentations from community leaders to learn more about the D’Evelyn program. Below is additional information. If you would like to attend this event and have not already registered, please contact Assistant Principal Dan Wille.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Jaguar family and hope you have a wonderful summer! Contact Assistant Principal Dan Wille with questions.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
We are excited to invite you to Back to School Night on August 25th. This event provides parents the opportunity to meet teachers and administration, receive an overview of content and classroom expectations, and determine the best methods for communicating directly with teachers. This year’s Back to School Night will be held in person at D’Evelyn from 6:00-8:00pm. Parents will have the chance to hear opening remarks from D’Evelyn’s principal, Dr. Rob Bishop, and follow their student’s class schedule to meet their teachers. Class periods will be carried out in 10-minute increments with 5-minute passing periods. Over the course of the evening, you are encouraged to visit each of your child’s classes in accordance with the bell schedule. Due to limited classroom spacing, this event is for parents only and we ask that students not attend. Additionally, please have access to your student’s class schedule, which you can access through the Infinite Campus App. Back to School Night is an important opportunity to build strong relationships within our community. We look forward to seeing our families as we set out on the 2022 - 2023 school year.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
School supply needs are grade level and course specific. We recommend each student have the following basic needs. Additionally, families can visit their students’ teachers’ websites as soon as schedules are available and review each class’s syllabus to see more specific supply lists.
Does your student participate in activities sponsored outside of D’Evelyn? If so, we would like to highlight your student’s accomplishments. For consideration, submit your article to the Jaguar Tracks Editor.
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