By Josh Griffin, Principal
I am happy to report that the 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start at D’Evelyn. The students and teachers are deeply engaged in meaningful teaching and learning, and our students, coaches, and club sponsors are well underway into the fall sports and activities seasons. I am grateful for the efforts of all D’Evelyn community members towards a successful start to the school year. Often, the period in school between Labor Day and Thanksgiving can be challenging. The intensity and homework expectations of classes increase, there are more large tests and assignments, and historically, there have been few extended weekends or breaks for our students and teachers. I know that the upcoming weeks will challenge our students; however, I am confident that the meaningful academic engagement that lays ahead will serve our students well over time. We are fortunate to have had some changes in how the school schedule is set up for this year. I am grateful that the 2019-2020 school calendar built in more time for teacher work days and 3-day and 4-day weekends for our students, in addition to the traditional holiday breaks that we enjoy in the first semester. To review the D’Evelyn school calendar, please visit our website or click here. Our office staff is diligent in maintaining important school events on this calendar. If you have questions about the school calendar, please feel free to contact our Main Office at 303-982-2600. Long weekends are a great time for students and families to have an extended break from the typical routines of the school week, but they also present a great opportunity for travel. For our high school students in particular, extended weekends serve as a great opportunity to visit colleges and universities. I hope that the additional days off schools will serve the needs of our students, families, and teachers very well. Mark Your Calendars: In addition to the days off scheduled that align with the Jeffco Schools calendar, in April 2020, D’Evelyn will be taking a unique approach to our CMAS standardized testing plan. On April 3rd and April 17th, 2020, we will administer the English and Math CMAS tests for students in grades 7 and 8. On those two days, high school students will not have school. My vision is that this adjusted schedule will allow us to complete standardized testing in a more efficient manner, and that the high school students will benefit from the additional days off. We will share more details regarding the standardized testing plans after Winter Break. I hope that you and your family have enjoyed the weekend. I am proud of the work that occurs in our school each day, and I know that many big accomplishments and exciting events lay ahead this school year. Thank you all for your efforts to help ensure that this school year started with such a positive tone. Comments are closed.
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