This a reminder to all families that D'Evelyn will have a 2-hour delayed start this Thursday, February 2nd. This late start along with the remaining late start scheduled on May 4th is part of the negotiated agreement between Jeffco Schools and the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA). On these days, the 2-hour delay bell schedule will be followed and the school store will be closed.
By: Lisa Bell, Track Coach
We are very excited about the 2023 track season! We want to invite all high school students to join the Jaguar Track & Field team this spring! We are a no-cut sport that offers an opportunity for all athletes to improve during the season. Athletes work with supportive coaching staff who encourage them to practice and compete to their fullest potential. There is an event in which any athlete can excel and find success without any previous experience. Please visit the DHS T&F website for information on our team store, pre-season clinic, and season schedule! Our student informational meeting is on Monday, January 30th during 7th hour in the library!
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Juniors will participate in the SAT college readiness exam at D’Evelyn on April 12. All D’Evelyn juniors are automatically registered for this assessment as it is provided by the Colorado Department of Education. However, students have the option of taking the SAT with essay and must register for this through their online College Board account by February 16. Contact Assistant Principal Wille with questions ([email protected]).
By: Brock Gustafson, Steering Committee Chair
Here is the latest in our search for a new principal. The district posted job ads across well-respected, higher education websites in December and January, and they successfully attracted nearly a dozen, experienced applicants for our Principal opening. The PHC met mid-month to discuss the pool of applicants and based on the application materials, resumes, educational philosophy statements, transcripts, and letters of recommendation, the Committee narrowed the pool to four, highly qualified candidates. The four candidates interviewed with the Committee, on Wednesday. Following those interviews, the PHC overwhelmingly selected one candidate to move forward in the process and had hoped to hold focus groups with the community today. As you may know, the job market is hot right now for job seekers (there are more openings than qualified candidates), and our chosen candidate has decided to pursue another job offer outside our district. While we are disappointed, we are all on Team D'Evelyn and there is no quit in us. How many times have we seen our Jags struggle, work their tails off and come out stronger on the other side? That is part of the D'Evelyn Difference - I am inspired by our student's hard work and grit and our talented staff who help them on their journey. We will keep working to find our next leader and we will not compromise until we have found the right fit for D'Evelyn. We will provide updates when we have next steps, but in the meantime, we are reposting the position on the Jeffco schools site and elsewhere, and we encourage you to refer any qualified applicants to apply online or email their interest to [email protected].
By: Crystal Frigo, Post-Grad Secretary
What’s on the Calendar?
Course Selection is coming! Counselors will be in classrooms the week of February 6th to talk to students about choosing their classes for next year. Students are welcome to set an appointment with their counselor if they have any questions or if they would like to have a more in-depth conversation about what classes will help them meet their big picture. Please have them come down to the Counseling Office to make an appointment. Scholarships The D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) currently distributes more than $24,500 in scholarships to deserving D’Evelyn Seniors at the annual Senior Awards Banquet each Spring. To learn more about the scholarships offered and the application process, review the scholarship page on the DEF website. Dennison Eagle Community PTA Scholarship: $1000 awarded to 2 seniors. Students must have attended Dennison Elementary School. Application criteria and instructions can be found here. The application deadline is April 1. Naviance Scholarship Research: Go under the College tab, Scholarship match. Narrow down the search “Scholarship LIST”. Add scholarships you are interested in to the “Scholarship Applications”. Scholarship Research: Contact your school's financial aid offices to ask what scholarships they offer (merit or major based). Contact businesses, corporations, and volunteer organizations with whom you have a relationship to see what they offer. Opportunities and Resources Real Estate Broker RE/MAX – hiring a high school student with good computer skills for $18/hr. Approximately 15 hours per week. Call Jay Longmire at 303-909-4308 located on Bowles and Wadsworth. American Legion Auxiliary Girls State: A week-long civic engagement program that is nationally recognized and provides an amazing opportunity for junior girls to enhance their college applications. Hosted at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling from June 15 - 20. Apply by May 15. American Legion Colorado Boys State: High School Juniors will experience real life creating and operating their own cities, counties, and state governments. Hosted at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling from June 4 - 10. Apply by May 1. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) – Frontiers Residential Summer Program: application opens January 17, 2023, for 10th - 12th-grade students to explore topics in STEM and the humanities. Students around the globe come together to experience college life. Sessions are July 9 - 21 and July 23 - August 4. Tuition is $3,595. Girls Lead the Way STEM & Leadership Conference: Saturday, February 4 from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm at the Colorado School of Mines, Green Center 924 16th St., Golden, CO 80401. The cost is $30 and registration closes on January 25. St. Albans School of Public Service Summer Programs in Washington D.C. This program is for High School Seniors interested in politics, government, and public service, or who have taken part in Model UN, debate, or mock trials. The curriculum is built around case studies, many from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard; mini-courses in economics, and public speaking. This residential program provides dormitories on campus and runs from June 25 to July 22. Apply by March 1. CU Denver LYNX National Arts and Media Camps: The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music
CU Denver College of Arts and Media Visit Opportunities: Meis Open House Dates and Audition Dates: 2/3/23, 2/24/23, and 3/10/23. Email Ms. Crystal for more information. Birch Psychology: Group teen therapy sessions for teens struggling with frequent mood swings, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, and coping skills. Sessions are on Tuesdays starting in February. To learn more and enroll contact via phone at 303-834-1026 or email at [email protected]. Birch Psychology is located at 950 Logan Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80203 New Foundation Counseling provides trauma-focused therapy, specializing in teens and the LGBTQ+ community. Their new location is close to D’Evelyn. Contact information: New Foundation Counseling 2255 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200. 720-996-1340 or [email protected]. Therapists have availability and accept Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid. College Application Affordability Toolkit: This link has resources about financial aid, FAFSA loans, and scholarships. Essay/Editing help for Scholarship and College Applications: Emily Smith (recent D'Evelyn graduate) has a freelance editing business, "Wordsmith Services". Emily has experience with the application process for both scholarships and colleges. For a nominal fee of $2 a page (generally) and quick turnaround times, she can help to provide you with editing, proofreading, and clear communication. Email Emily at [email protected]. 
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of January. They were chosen by the Electives Department. 
John Emerson - 8th grade
I would like to recognize 8th grader John Emerson for Student of the Month for PE. This is my 2nd semester having John this year and he is always willing to help with anything that is needed and always does what is asked of him. He is a good sport and team player that always puts forth effort every day in class. John has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to have in class.” - Ms. Battaglia, Physical Education Teacher 
Chelyn Kwon - 6th grade
Chelyn is consistently prepared for orchestra rehearsal. She is the sitting principal violinist of our Advanced High School Orchestra and a 7th-grade student. She has been recognized as an accomplished young musician at the District, State, and National levels. Recently, she performed with the Jeffco Honors Orchestra and is currently working on repertoire for a solo competition. She is always looking for opportunities to perform outside the classroom expectation. She is an outstanding and humble musician and is a model student for her peers. - Dr. Theis, Instrumental Music Teacher 
Austeja Buzenaite - 10th grade
Austeja is a determined and motivated drawing student. She makes an effort to exceed the required expectations for assignments, going above and beyond to create amazing works of art. Austeja spends extra time in seventh hour to make her ideas come to fruition. She is also very thorough in reflecting on and communicating about her finished work. She is a great example to her peers in the Art Studio classroom. - Mr. Anneberg, Art Teacher 
Ryan Clark - 11th grade
Ryan is being recognized for helping to create a positive learning environment. He does this through his willingness to share his knowledge during class discussions, consistently working hard to better understand difficult concepts and assist his classmates in doing the same. Ryan's strong work ethic, positive attitude, and attention to detail will assist in his continual success. It is a pleasure to have him in class. - Mr. Vollmer, Computer Teacher
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Heart of D’Evelyn winners for the month of January. The Heart of D’Evelyn Award is intended to recognize students who exemplify the core values that we find in D’Evelyn’s Founding Document. These core values are Responsibility, Honesty, Self-Control, Kindness, and Fairness. These winners were chosen by their teachers based on their actions and behaviors in class, the lunchroom, and the hallways. 
Sebastian Kung - 8th Grade
Sebastian is always responsible and looking to improve. He is an excellent student, but he's applying himself to improving still more, particularly in applying himself to his writing. He also is unflappable in his consistent participation in class - no matter what, he is focused, responsible, and applying himself. -Mr. Beams, Social Studies Teacher 
Adelyln Volz - 9th Grade
Adelyn has been a very kind and fun student to get to know in Art class. She takes her work seriously but also has fun while working. She is a good example to her peers as she dives into her artwork with enthusiasm, yet with good focus and determination to exceed the requirements of the Art task. -Mr. Anneberg, Art Teacher
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Activities Member of the Month winners for the month of January. These winners were chosen by their Activities Sponsors based on their leadership qualities, work ethic, and other traits that represent what D’Evelyn wants to see in all of their Activities Members. They were chosen out of all the Activities Members that participate in outside-of-school events. 
Kaylee Kipp - 10th Grade
The Activities Member of the Month award for Choral Music should go to Kaylee Kipp. Kaylee was selected to Jeffco Honor Choir and is an absolute rock star in Concert Choir. She is always on task, a great sight reader, and a rock star in the Alto section. In addition to her vocal abilities, Kaylee is a wonderfully positive and joyous person who lifts others up. She is showing high promise in her leadership skills and she is most deserving of this award. -Mr. White, Choral Music Director 
Diya Gupta - 10th Grade
I would like to nominate Diya Gupta. She has been with the team for three years now and has always been a great student with our club. This year she has been a huge help as we have a lot of newer students participating and she is very quick to offer help to the new students, sharing her experiences and knowledge. She is also always very well prepared and excited, coming with a great attitude and excitement for the activities of our club. The coaches can count on her to help out when we need to, and her insight into the cases and legal analysis we have to do for mock trial is great. I will say, I wish I had more colleagues in my legal profession that had such a great work ethic as Diya has. -Mr. Andrews, Mock Trial Coach
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winners for the month of January. These 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. 
Rebecca Taylor - 12th Grade
Rebecca is having a great start to her senior season! At the halfway point of the session, she is averaging a career-best 10.5 points per game and adding 4.3 assists, 4.1 steals, and 1.8 rebounds per game. More than stats, she plays with a basketball IQ that is unmatched in the girl's game. Her court vision and anticipation on defense make her an invaluable player. On and off the floor, she is the unquestioned leader on our team; unanimously voted captain by her teammates. She also looks for ways to involve the younger players in our program and wants to include everyone. Always a “team first” leader, Rebecca has helped guide her team to an undefeated 13-0 overall record, the best start in school history! Her team also won championships at Mountain Vista/Rock Canyon, the Jeffco Jungle Jam, and the Palisade Winter Classic tournaments. We wouldn’t be the same team without her on-court play and her off-court personality. Thanks for all you do, Rebecca! Congrats! -Coach Olson, Head Girls Basketball Coach 
Ava Anderson - 12th Grade
When Ava Anderson dives into the water, she is a game changer in a race for the AquaJags. As a senior, she is versatile in every stroke and distance, having qualified for 3A State in every individual swim event in which she has competed from the 50 Freestyle to the 500 Freestyle to the 200 Individual Medley. As the high-point leader on our team, she is a pivotal anchor leg on our highest-ranking relay that currently stands in 3rd for 3A schools. Her leadership does not stop at the pool edge. She models for the rest of the team how to constructively evaluate her races and adopt the changes needed in training. Her perseverance, calm but positive attitude and drive will ensure her future success both in and out of the pool. -Coach Carpenter, Head Girls Swim & Dive Coach
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Please join us in congratulating the January Teacher of the Month, Lori Aguiar. Lori is an outstanding member of our community and is dedicated to the school. She was nominated by students, staff, and parents. Lori is in her 18th year teaching at D’Evelyn as a Science Teacher. Below is what people nominating her said: 
Congratulations Lori! Thank you for being such a valuable member of our community! 
State Qualifiers in Skiing
Congratulations to Lexi Ornstein and Kaden Graper for qualifying for the State Championships in both the Slalom and Giant Slalom. Both students compete for Evergreen High School as part of the Jeffco Ski Team. The state tournament will be held at Copper Mountain on February 16th and 17th.
Artwork Featured at Power of Process Art Show
Congratulations to Senior Michelle Carmer, her artwork was selected to be a part of a district Art Show known as the Power of Process. Mr. Anneberg also has a work of art displayed in the teacher portion of this same show. The Power of Process is being exhibited in the Foothills Art Center located in downtown Golden. The exhibition had an opening reception on January 27 and the show will remain up until early April. Go and check out this unique show if you have the opportunity! 
January 29 - August 31 - Round 2 Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year
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February 6 - 10 - Wish Week February 13 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm February 15
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February 17 - No School for Students (Potential Snow Makeup Day) February 20 - No School, President's Day February 21 - DEF Board Meeting, in the Library 6:00 - 8:00 pm February 23 - February 25 - Musical, 7 pm February 25 - DEF Scholarship Applications due 11:59 pm 
The D'Evelyn Education Foundation initiatives are supported by generous contributions from the community. The Foundation thanks the businesses that support our school by sponsoring the Junior High Social Committee, scholarships, and teacher appreciation events. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight the D'Evelyn Auction business sponsors.
D'Evelyn Auction Bronze Sponsors Highlight Bronze sponsors supported the D’Evelyn Auction with a contribution of $150 or more. 
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Now that we have a few weeks of the new semester in the rearview mirror, this is a good time to shift our thinking to the early stages of planning for the next school year. I remind all of our stakeholder groups (students, parents, faculty, and staff) that we value your input and feedback as we go through the many planning activities for next year. These include the choice enrollment process, scheduling for next year, budget development, and much more. Completing these projects includes creating forums for stakeholder input. The opportunity to provide input and feedback happens in many ways. Soon we will launch our series of annual surveys. Please see below for more information about how stakeholders can provide feedback on our planning and efforts to make our school a better place. D’Evelyn Accountability Committee Surveys Each year, the D’Evelyn Accountability Committee surveys D’Evelyn families about their experiences in the school. We hope to ascertain valuable feedback from our families regarding the school year, and encourage all families to take some time to provide their feedback, both positive and constructive. Thank you in advance for your time in completing this survey. Parents/guardians have the opportunity to provide feedback based on the unique experiences of their students, which is helpful in our reflective practice as a school administration. Please look for future communications with regard to the exact timeline and access to the stakeholder surveys. The following is the general timeline for each survey:
Additional Parent Input Opportunities An opportunity to hear an overview of the 2023-24 budget development will occur during the February 15th School Accountability Meeting. I encourage you to attend this meeting. Finally, I encourage you to consider the opportunity to be part of the Parent Focus Group with the principal finalist candidates. Click on this link to jump to the Principal Hiring Committee update from our Steering Committee Chair - Brock Gustafson. 
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
The Honor Roll is an important way that students are recognized for their academic achievements at D’Evelyn. The Honor Roll is broken into four categories and is based on the grades from the fall semester of 2022-2023: (weighted grade point averages are used in these calculations).
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 [email protected]. Parents of Honor Roll students should visit the main office to pick up their “D’Evelyn Honor Roll Student” bumper sticker. Congratulations to all students that earned an Honor Roll recognition. Your work ethic and dedication to your studies are applauded by our community.
By: Brock Gustafson, Steering Committee Chair
The PHC is happy to report that the job ads that were posted across the country over the past month were successful in attracting nearly a dozen, highly qualified applicants for our Principal opening. The deadline for applications was Monday of last week and the PHC met last Wednesday to discuss the pool of applicants. Based on the application materials, which included resumes, educational philosophy statements, transcripts, and letters of recommendation, the Committee narrowed the pool to four candidates who will interview with the Committee, in-person on Wednesday, January 25th. Following those interviews, the PHC will select the candidates who will move to focus groups with our community. Due to the confidential nature of the hiring process, details and identities of our applicant pool will not be shared with the community until the final candidates are selected for the focus group phase. Focus groups, which are tentatively planned for Monday, Jan 30th, are the community’s opportunity to interact with and ask questions of the final candidates. Three separate focus groups will be formed, one each for teachers/staff, students, and parents. The admin team is coordinating the student focus groups. If you are a parent/guardian of a student and you would like to attend the focus group with the candidate finalists, please complete this survey so we can coordinate with you. Once the PHC has gathered and analyzed community feedback from the focus groups, we will hopefully have a clear picture of who we will hire. If there isn’t a consensus, we may hold additional interviews. When the PHC has decided, the PHC will vote and then the Steering Committee will vote to approve. We will then present our selection to the District for final administrative paperwork and other items related to the Jeffco hiring process. The Steering Committee will continue to communicate through Jag Tracks as we proceed through the process. If you have immediate questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Steering Committee via email at [email protected]. Items left in the gym locker room last semester have been taken to lost and found in the front office. The items are marked by locker number. Students have until Wednesday, January 25, to retrieve their items. Unclaimed items will be donated. Senior High students interested in taking AP classes during the 2023/24 school year should consider attending the AP interest information sessions being held this week during 7th hour.
By: Natalie Hart, D'Evelyn Dash Chair
Volunteers D’Evelyn Parents, mark your calendars! The D’Evelyn DASH has been set for August 26th, 2023. This year's theme is Western / Country. The DASH committee could use your help. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:
Most volunteer positions can be done from home and on your own time, with a minimal time commitment. If you are willing to help, please send an email to [email protected]. Our first meeting will be on the 26th of January @ 6 pm in the office conference room Logo Contest We want your artwork on this year's t-shirt. We invite you to create the next masterpiece inspired by a Western / Country Theme.
Logos will be sent out via email to the student body to cast their vote. The artwork with the most votes wins the context. The winner will be notified by February 22, 2023.
By: Susan Aberle, Junior High Social Committee Chair
Please join us for D'Evelyn's Annual Junior High Spring Social on Friday, February 3rd in the D'Evelyn Small Gym. We look forward to this opportunity to get our Junior High students together to have fun and celebrate with pizza, a DJ, games, and prizes. All D'Evelyn 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students are welcome.
Tickets will be sold for $5 outside the cafeteria Thursday and Friday the week of the event. To volunteer for the event and contribute desserts, time, or monetary donations please sign up at our SignUp Genius.
D'Evelyn Mock Trial Success
Congratulations to our very hard-working, dedicated, and talented Mock Trial Team. The team won 3rd place at the CU Boulder High School Scramble and Tony Adams won the 1st place best attorney award. The event had 7 teams, 42 attorney students, and 96 students in total competing. View additional trial event photos online. Next week is the Jeffco Scrim Scram and both teams will compete at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Special thanks and recognition to
Team members this weekend who competed on Prosecution and Defense or competing in the "bye buster" team: Tony Adams, Sarah Kreis, Diya Gupta, Luke Hoover, Alexandra Holland, Kaylee Kipp, Helen Zhu, Emily Yang, Noah Edford, Mathias Bauer, Max Kim, Claudia Creel, and Summer Jacobs. Go Team D'Evelyn! Take State in March! 
Winter Track
By: Lisa Bell, Track Coach The Winter Track squad has been practicing since after Thanksgiving break. Athletes in 6 - 12th grades competed, many for the first time, at the Mines indoor meet last Thursday. Check out some highlights from the meet online! Our next meet is at Steinhauer Fieldhouse at the Colorado School of Mines on Thursday, January 26th at 7 pm.
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January 29 - August 31 - Round 2 Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year January 30 - Principal Hiring Parent / Guardian Focus Group, 2:45 pm, location TBD February 2 - 2-hour delayed start February 3 - Jeffcon, Arvada West High School, 8 am February 4 - Sadies Dance, 7 pm February 6 - 10 - Wish Week February 13 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm February 15
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February 17 - No School for Students (Potential Snow Makeup Day) February 20 - No School, President's Day February 21 - DEF Board Meeting, in the Library 6:00 - 8:00 pm February 23 - February 25 - Musical, 7 pm
The D'Evelyn Education Foundation initiatives are supported by generous contributions from the community. The Foundation thanks the businesses that support our school by sponsoring the Junior High Social Committee, scholarships, and teacher appreciation events. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight the D'Evelyn Auction business sponsors.
D'Evelyn Auction Silver Sponsors Highlight Silver sponsors supported the D’Evelyn Auction with a contribution of $250 or more. 
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
I hope that you and your family have enjoyed a restful three-day Martin Luther King Day weekend. With such a rapid start to the first semester, I am sure that the extra day of rest will be valued by our students, faculty, staff, and families in the weeks to come. As mentioned in my previous messages, the 1st Round Choice Enrollment closed this past Friday, January 13. While I know most of our families have committed to remain at D’Evelyn, I want to reach out to the families who are considering a change of schools for next year. First, I want to iterate that any family still has time to consider the options for school next year and any transfer out of D’Evelyn is not finalized until a formal offer is accepted in the EnrollJeffco App. With that said, I want to use this opportunity to showcase the many outstanding elements that make our school one of the top-performing schools in the country and the top-performing school in Colorado. Consider the following:
While I could go on about what makes our school an absolutely outstanding school in many ways, I think I would be preaching to the choir. I do hope that as families consider options for school in 2023-24 that you remember much of what initially attracted you to D’Evelyn. Faculty Lounge Improvements Do you have a knack for sprucing up and decorating an old, tired space? Then you might be our person! Recently, a grant was awarded to D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School for the purpose of making some minor renovations to our staff lounge. With the grant and a plan of action approved, we need some help to complete the actual work. We are seeking parent volunteers who might have some of those decorating, designing, and Do-It-Yourself skills. If interested, please contact Jennifer Lillibridge or Suzanne Roberts for more information. 
Support the D'Evelyn Athletic Program on January 17th by participating in the Chipotle fundraiser at Chipotle in Southwest Plaza (8100 W. Crestline Ave, Denver, CO 80123). 33% of the event sales are donated to the D'Evelyn Athletic Program. Show this flyer in the restaurant or order online for pickup using code (PYEKLKX). The Counseling Department has 5 new scholarships available. Interested Seniors can find the application links for all scholarships in the Senior Google Classroom.
7th & 8th Grade Watercolor Art on Display
Congratulations to 7th graders Xavier Allen, Scarlett Baker, Kylee Brown, Bella Duran, Ella Horner, and 8th graders Reece Benton, Janie Evers, William Houston, Angelika Khrestov, Emery Nguyen, Lucas Song, and Miya White. Their Abstract Landscape Watercolor Paintings are out on display over at New York Bagel for the next few weeks. Go and check them out if you can!
Sertoma Freedom Essay Contest Winner
Annually the Sertoma Club hosts an essay contest for Colorado 8th Grade students where they write about "What Freedom Means to Me." Congratulations to Karina Koelsch who was chosen as a statewide finalist for her submission. Karina will receive a $100 award and an invitation to attend an award luncheon in the spring. Thank you to all who submitted entries in this year’s competition.
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January 21 - Girls Swim & Dive Varsity Jeffco Invite @ Meyers Pool, Diving beings at 7 am, Swim finals begin at 3:15 pm January 24 - K-12 Round 1 lottery offers will be sent to families (Families have three days to accept an offer) January 26 - Indoor Track Meet @ Mines January 29 - August 31 - Round 2 Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year February 2
February 4 - Sadies Dance, 7 pm February 13 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm February 15 - Accountability Meeting, 5:30 pm (rescheduled from 2/14) February 16 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3 pm February 17 - No School for Students (Potential Snow Makeup Day) February 20 - No School, President's Day
The D'Evelyn Education Foundation initiatives are supported by generous contributions from the community. The Foundation thanks the businesses that support our school by sponsoring the Junior High Social Committee, scholarships, and teacher appreciation events. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight the D'Evelyn Auction business sponsors.
D'Evelyn Auction Gold Sponsors Highlight Gold sponsors supported the D’Evelyn Auction with a contribution of $500 or more. 
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Even though last week was a short week, it was great to be back with the students, faculty, and staff, launch the 2nd semester, and look forward to all the events and activities ahead. Below you will find some reminders and a quick look at events on the horizon. Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year - A final reminder, the deadline for the 1st Round Choice Enrollment process for all Jeffco Schools is January 13. You may access the district enrollment platform via enrolljeffco.org. The January 13th deadline is essential for prospective families interested in D’Evelyn for their student(s) in 2023-2024. It is also an important deadline for families considering any Jeffco school next year. Generally, the 1st round choice enrollment placement process is the most likely time that a student will be admitted to any school in the district. We encourage all families to be thoughtful in their school choice decisions for the 2023-2024 school year. Upcoming Events
Support our Teams We are in the middle of the Jeffco 4A League Season for girls swim & dive, girls basketball, and boys basketball. Please review our D'Evelyn Sports/Activities Calendar to find opportunities to support our student-athletes.
By: Rick Harvey Chair & D’Evelyn Education Foundation Board of Directors
“Six Buckets.” The D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF), as the non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the entire D’Evelyn Community, has created these 6 buckets to assist with the needs of the school and allow you, as a donor, to decide if you want your contribution to go to one of these buckets. Those 6 buckets are Athletics, Capital Improvements, Performing Arts (which includes marching band, orchestra, theatre, and choir), Scholarships (including teacher support and Outdoor Lab), Technology, and Textbooks / School Supplies. 
In past years, DEF has partially funded technology needs such as computers for the computer lab and classroom technology; athletics' uniforms and equipment; performing arts’ new instruments and audio/visual equipment; as well as replacing aging and outdated textbooks and supplies.
Graduating students have received 10’s of thousands of dollars in scholarships and teachers have earned professional development funds as well as monetary awards. D’Evelyn has a new gym floor, weight room, and music room in part through the support of D’Evelyn families and their donations to DEF. In addition to these 6 buckets, DEF also provides funding for Boys & Girls Mentoring, Teacher Appreciation activities, Mock Trial, After-Prom, and Junior High Social Committee. DEF funds the Jaguar Tracks and Parent-Teacher conference dinners for school staff. D’Evelyn Administration determines the needs and priorities for DEF funding based on the requests from coaches, faculty, and activity/club leaders. DEF tries extremely hard to raise enough funds to cover as many requests as possible. But we are not currently able to fund every request. We had a very successful Dinner Auction, but each of the 6 Buckets has priority requests that we just can’t fulfill at this time. Our students and teachers need your help. Please help us fund all these needs! There is no other tuition-free program that can compete with what D’Evelyn offers. No contribution is too small and a donation from every family would show community support for our exceptional school as we attempt to raise $96,000 during this year’s Annual Campaign. Please make your check payable to “DEF” and mail it to the school or contribute online via develyneducationfoundation.com. We thank you in advance for your generous contribution and ongoing support! 
By: Tammie Peters
The Forensics/Speech and Debate team started the season with a strong showing during the first semester. With only 5 team members to start the competitive season, the Jaguars roared loudly. On November 19, they competed against 35 other metro-area schools at Eaglecrest’s Raptor Rumble. Kendall Miller won 5th place in Informative Speaking and Reilly Harrington won a superior ribbon in Informative Speaking. At the Chatfield Chill on December 3, Tae Kim won 3rd place in Extemporaneous Speaking. These tournaments were preparation for our Jeffco League Tournament on December 10 at Golden High School. Tae Kim placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking. Kendall Miller won 1st in Informative Speaking. As a team, D’Evelyn won the plaque for highest team average. Way to go! The Jaguar speakers will compete in January and February to get ready for State at the end of February and the National Qualifying tournaments in March. 
The D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) Volunteer Opportunities
By: Jenna Spendlove, DEF Executive Director
DEF is looking for parent volunteers to help with the important work of supporting the activities of the Foundation. Our organization is based on service to our community and is run entirely by parent volunteers. As you may know, DEF provides financial support for programs that enhance the opportunities and resources available to D’Evelyn students and encourages the development of a community that fosters learning and achievement inside and outside the classroom. Crucial Positions URGENTLY NEEDED:
More details about volunteer opportunities can be found on the DEF Website. The current officers filling these positions are willing to help train the new volunteers to ensure a smooth transition. Please contact Jenna Spendlove, Executive Director for more information and/or with questions.
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January 14
January 16 - No School Martin Luther King Day January 17 - DEF Board Meeting, in the Library 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 19
January 20 - Dennison and D’Evelyn Night at the Denver Nuggets Game, 7 pm January 24 - K-12 Round 1 lottery offers will be sent to families (Families have three days to accept an offer) January 26 - Indoor Track Meet @ Mines January 29 - August 31 - Round 2 Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year February 2
February 4 - Sadies Dance, 7 pm
The D'Evelyn Education Foundation initiatives are supported by generous contributions from the community. The Foundation thanks the businesses that support our school by sponsoring the Junior High Social Committee, scholarships, and teacher appreciation events. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight the D'Evelyn Auction business sponsors.
D'Evelyn Auction Platinum Sponsors Highlight Platinum sponsors supported the D’Evelyn Auction with a contribution of $1000 or more. 
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Welcome Back! I hope that you and your family enjoyed the Winter Break and had a very joyous holiday season. I am looking to start the 2023 year and lead the D’Evelyn community through our 2nd semester of the school year. It is always refreshing for me to welcome back students after an extended break, as we have the opportunity to renew our work and reset our goals with a fresh start to a new semester and new year. January and February have now become an important timeframe for students and families as the enrollment process for the 2023-2024 school year is in full deployment. As a reminder, all D’Evelyn families must read and review the following updates. EnrollJeffco Update All families need to use this system to let us know where their student(s) will go to school next school year. All families should access EnrollJeffco whether your student(s) is re-enrolling at D’Evelyn, choosing to change schools, or seeking enrollment at D’Evelyn for the first time. This should be completed no later than January 13, the closing date for the first round EnrollJeffco process. Other Important EnrollJeffco Dates:
For more information, refer to the EnrollJeffco web page. As an option school, D’Evelyn is uniquely impacted by the EnrollJeffco system. Our students are enrolled in a 100% choice process. We ask all D’Evelyn families to ensure that they have entered younger 5th and 6th-grade siblings in the D’Evelyn lottery in EnrollJeffco by the January 13 deadline date. This will help ensure the sibling preference priority. This is also critical for our new Dennison families to ensure your priority preference for currently enrolled 5th and 6th grade Dennison students. Additionally, please share these expectations with friends and community members you know with interest in D’Evelyn for their children who do not currently attend our school. First Days of the 2nd Semester For those few students who need to make up final exams, you should make these arrangements with your teachers to do this on Wednesday, January 4. Students will return to school on January 5, and we will resume classes on our usual bell schedule. It’s a short week of school for us all, but I expect we will adjust to our routine in short order. I know I share an excitement and eagerness to see all of our students later this week and the anticipation of a great start to the second semester! 
By: Megan Choun, D'Evelyn Math Teacher & Yearbook Advisor
Do you want to be in the yearbook? The yearbook staff needs your photos! Please scan the QR code on the posters around the school or submit photos here. We need photos of junior high sports, junior high student council, and NJHS. We also need photos from all grade levels: 2022 summer break, 2022 winter break, jobs/internships, friendships over the years, and any other fun photos you'd like to submit for possible entry into the yearbook. *Friendships Over the Years: Please send photos from when students were younger (i.e. Pre-K/elementary years) and are still friends today! The D'Evelyn High School Cheer Team is hosting a Mini Cheer Clinic in January. Invite your friends and family! 2 years old through middle school are invited to join and learn cheers, jumps, stunts, and a dance to perform at a D'Evelyn Boys Basketball game. Practices will be held January 10 - 12, 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the D'Evelyn Cafeteria. The halftime performance will be at the January 13th Boys Basketball game vs Wheat Ridge. The game starts at 7 pm in the D'Evelyn large gym. The Mini Cheer Clinic cost is $80 and includes a t-shirt, hair bow, and admittance to the game. View the flyer and register online by 10 am on January 10th. All fees will help support D'Evelyn Cheer Team's trip to nationals in Florida.
December 21 - January 4 - No School, Winter Break
January 4 - Finals Make-Up Day by arrangement with teachers January 5 - Students return from Winter Break January 6
January 7
January 9 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm January 10 - Accountability Meeting, 5:30 pm January 11 - Prospective Student Information Night, 7 pm in the Auditorium January 13 - Round 1 Open Enrollment closes for the 2023-24 school year January 16 - No School Martin Luther King Day January 17 - DEF Board Meeting, in the Library 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 19
January 20 - Dennison and D’Evelyn Night at the Denver Nuggets Game, 7 pm January 24 - K-12 Round 1 lottery offers will be sent to families (Families have three days to accept an offer)
The D'Evelyn Education Foundation initiatives are supported by generous contributions from the community. The Foundation thanks the businesses that support our school by sponsoring the Junior High Social Committee, scholarships, and teacher appreciation events. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight the D'Evelyn Auction business sponsors.
D'Evelyn Auction Presenting Sponsors Highlight Presenting sponsors supported the D’Evelyn Auction with a contribution of $2000 or more. 
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