By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
We will be hosting new student welcome nights on March 1st (for 6th-grade families) and March 2nd (for 7-9th grade families). Both events will start at 6 pm and be held in the auditorium. If you are unable to attend the appropriate grade level designated night, you can attend the other event. If you have multiple students in grades 6-8, you only need to attend one night. The following items will be covered at the New Student Night event:
You do not need to RSVP, but please bring the following:
We will also have members from the Steering Committee, D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF), Jr. High Social Committee, and the D’Evelyn Dash meeting and greeting you before the presentation. Our School Store will also be open for you to purchase your D’Evelyn gear. Juniors, just a reminder that the SAT is coming up on April 12th. If you're looking to improve your math score, Mrs. Weber is offering optional SAT review sessions. These sessions will start on Wednesday, March 1, during 7th hour and will continue every Wednesday throughout March and the first Wednesday in April. During the first session, we will review frequently missed questions by D'Evelyn students from last year. In the next two sessions, students will take a practice exam, and in the final two sessions, we will review the exam. Students can sign up on the counseling google classroom.
By: Megan Seasely Bender
All current 10th and 11th-grade students with a GPA of 3.75+ are invited to apply to the National Honor Society. Don't forget that applications are due by Friday, March 3 at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, please email Megan Seasely Bender for more information.
By: Michelle Ziemian, Director of DYBA
Our Junior High Gold Crown basketball teams are in their playoffs on March 4 & 5. Boys 8th A will also be playing on March 11 & 12. Check out their brackets at the bottom of these linked pages to follow them and catch a game live! Girls Brackets
Boys Brackets
We also had several teams from 2nd-8th grade play in the JPS league which just ended. Congratulations to all our DYBA teams on your hard work! Congratulations to our 5th-grade boys for a 2nd-place finish in their division! Thank you to our coaches and parents for making this season possible! ![]()
By: Jennifer Long
Looking for a fun way to spend the Spring and Summer? Check out the Wheat Ridge Piranhas Summer Swim Team. Summer Swim Team (May thru July) $28 for the first swimmer in the family, $20 discount for each additional swimmer in the family. Spring Training (starting in April) $75 for 6 Sundays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm View the flier online. For any questions, please email [email protected]
By: Charlie Mauro, District Executive, Boy Scouts of America
Scouting is alive and well in your community. Join an organization creating future leaders through fun outdoor activities including boating, hiking, and camping. Girls, please take the opportunity to join Scouts BSA Troop 2176! They will be having a Sign-Up Night on February 28th at 7:30 pm, located at King of Glory Lutheran Church (10001 W 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002). View the flier online. Boys, please follow this link to find your local troop.
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of February. They were chosen by the English Department. ![]()
Rory Gardener, 7th grade
Rory is a hard worker and always comes to class prepared. He has a good sense of humor and makes each class positive for his fellow classmates. - Ms. Hanna, English Teacher ![]()
Bella Duran, 7th grade
Bella has really turned things around this semester. I am happy that she is seeking help when she needs it and working hard to get assignments turned in on time.” - Ms. Hanna, English Teacher ![]()
Reilly Harrington, 11th grade
It is my pleasure to nominate Reilly Harrington for the senior high English Scholar of the Month. Reilly takes pride in her work, coming to class prepared and willing to participate in discussion on a daily basis. She provides thoughtful insight, makes space for her peers' contributions, and takes a genuine interest in gaining a deeper understanding of the texts that we study. The classroom is a brighter place because of Reilly! -Ms. Sprague, English Teacher ![]()
Cal Foster, 11th grade
It is my pleasure to nominate Cal Foster, who exemplifies both the worth of asking questions for richer clarification of literature and the ethos of sustaining an active contribution to discussion by offering supporting quotes and details. - Mr. Haller, English Teacher
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Heart of D’Evelyn winners for the month of February. 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. ![]()
Porter Giguere, 8th Grade
Porter is an amazingly thoughtful student who is constantly aware of others around her. She listens to other students and provides support to those in need whether simply by expressing empathy or helping them find solutions. During class, Porter makes connections to the world around her and takes our history conversations to deeper levels that help everyone understand the impacts each of us have on a larger scale. She has a positive outlook that makes the classroom, and our school, a more enjoyable and kind place to spend our days. - Mr. Gause, Social Studies Teacher ![]()
Riki Hirasawa, 10th Grade
Riki is wonderful! He is usually the first student to enter my third-period class, and he always has a smile on his face that could light up a room. Riki works tirelessly on everything he does for class; he truly gives 100% effort, 100% of the time. He is incredibly kind to his peers, and he is most deserving of this award. I am so thankful to have him in Western Civ this year! - Ms. Paske, Social Studies Teacher ![]()
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Please join us in congratulating the February Teacher of the Month, Elizabeth Bowman. Elizabeth is an outstanding member of our community and is dedicated to the school. She was nominated by students, staff, and parents. Elizabeth is in her 2nd year teaching at D’Evelyn as the Latin Teacher. Below is what people nominating her said.
Congratulations Elizabeth! Thank you for being such a valuable member of our community!
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March 7 - High School Choir Concert, 7 pm March 8
March 9 - Band Concert, 7 pm March 14 - Accountability Meeting, 5:30 pm March 15
March 17 - Rooney Ranch PTA Scholarship applications are due March 20 - March 24 - No School, Spring Break March 29 - SAT Review Sessions with Mrs. Weber, during 7th hour ![]()
By: Jennifer Lillibridge, Theater Director
Come and join us for the theater department's performance of Amélie the Musical on February 23rd and 24th at 7 pm, or on Saturday, February 25th at either 1 pm or 7 pm. The play tells the story of Amélie, an extraordinary young woman who lives a quiet life but has a lively imagination. She secretly performs small but unexpected acts of kindness that bring joy and chaos. However, when she unexpectedly finds a chance at love, Amélie realizes that she must take risks and speak from the heart to find true happiness. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who learns the power of connection and sees possibilities all around her. Student tickets are available for $5 and can be purchased during lunch or online. Don't miss out on this amazing performance! ![]()
By: Choun Megan
If you missed the school's February 1st deadline for ordering a yearbook, don't worry! You can still order a yearbook online from the publishing company. The deadline for ordering through the publishing company is March 1st. The yearbook includes all grades 6-12 and is a wonderful publication that captures memories that will last a lifetime. The cost of the yearbook is $75. While there may be a few extra books available for purchase in May, they will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don't miss your chance to own a copy of this incredible yearbook. Order today!
By: Bob Byerly, D'Evelyn Campus Supervisor
Parents, we want to make you aware of some ongoing issues we have been experiencing in the school bathrooms. There has been an increase in graffiti, including words, drawings, and carvings on the walls and bathroom stalls. This problem has occurred most frequently in several girls’ bathrooms. The graffiti has been causing a lot of pressure on our custodial staff who have to regularly clean or paint over the walls or stalls. In some cases, we have had to shut down one or two bathrooms due to the frequency of the problem. We are taking this issue seriously, so we are reaching out to you for help. We would greatly appreciate it if you could have a conversation with your children about this issue. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Congratulations to the Mathcounts team, placing second in sectionals. We also want to extend our warmest congratulations to Hanbei Bao for earning First Place in the individual competition.
We wish the team the best of luck as they head to the state competition in a few weeks!
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February 28 - DEF Scholarship Applications due 11:59 pm March 1
March 2 - Counseling Department Career Presentations: Ken Creel, Aerospace Engineer with Lockheed Martin, during 7th hour March 3
March 4 - Mock Trial State Tournament, Jeffco Courthouse March 6
March 8 - College Visit: Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO, 1:50 - 2:30 pm March 15 - Rocky Mountain Relocation Scholarship applications are due March 17 - Rooney Ranch PTA Scholarship applications are due
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
This week I will continue to speak about the many projects that are ongoing in our effort to plan for next year. Last week we launched the 2023-2024 course selection process for D’Evelyn students currently in grades 6 - 11. This is an important time for our students, staff, and families for multiple reasons. The course selection period from February 6th to February 23rd provides our students the opportunity to request courses for the next school year. As a relatively small school of seven grade levels and a six-class period school day, we have some natural limitations in our scheduling process, such as the limited availability of some advanced elective courses for our students. During the course request process, students are conveying their wishes and intentions for the 2023-2024 school year. The information students submit is a key step for our scheduling team and the development of our school master schedule. It is crucial for our students and families to make informed, thoughtful choices in the course request process, including the selection of alternate elective courses. While we offer a rigorous academic program with nearly 20 Advanced Placement courses, it's important for students and families to strive for balance in the course request process. I encourage students to challenge themselves by requesting advanced courses, but to also consider the workload and other commitments they may have. A balanced approach to course selection will lead to a successful combination of academic, extracurricular, and personal experiences next year. For more information on available courses for the 2023-2024 school year, please refer to the updated Course Planning Guide. This guide includes information on junior high and senior high course requirements, high school graduation requirements, course descriptions, and prerequisites, which are essential for students to plan for next year. Last week, the D'Evelyn counseling team visited students and provided information about the course request process, including options for each grade and details on the process itself. If students have any questions, I encourage them to speak to their counselor before making their final decisions and submitting their course requests. Please remember that the development of the master schedule depends on student course requests, and changes are rare and limited to specific circumstances. I appreciate your support as your student goes through the course selection process. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's counselor for additional information and support.
By: Suzanne Roberts, D'Evelyn Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Exciting news, my friends ~ this week is Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week! And Friday, the 17th, is Random Acts of Kindness Day!
This provides us with an opportunity this week to join others who have also decided to make it an intention to be kind to themselves and others. While many of us want to be kind whenever possible, it can also be fun to join in with others working toward a common goal. What we have learned over time about engaging in Random Acts of Kindness is that it greatly benefits both the giver and receiver of kindness, as well as others who may witness the kindness shared! This short video shares this and other health and well-being benefits. If you are interested in learning more about the history of Random Acts of Kindness Day, please check out the KIND Blog. Here you can learn that history and find other interesting posts about kindness. If you need some ideas for RAK Week, check out the RAK Foundation’s Kindness Ideas page. So, join us - think of something you can do for yourself and something you can do for those you know and those you may not know! Share a smile, hold a door, pay a compliment, or share gratitude. Have a fun and mutually beneficial Random Acts of Kindness Week!
By: Jennifer Ford & Brooke Zitricki
We are excited to continue our global travel tradition with the next international adventure opportunity for D’Evelyn students, which will take place in July of 2024: Europe’s Mediterranean Coast (Italy, Monaco, France, & Spain). Over 9 unforgettable days, we will travel the Mediterranean coast across four countries in southern Europe. We’ll experience amazing art & architecture, flowing languages, culinary wonders, hundreds of years of history, distinctive cultures, and much more. Throughout the journey, we’ll create once-in-a-lifetime memories as students travel with friends and make new ones. Our virtual informational meeting will take place over Google Meet on Wednesday, February 15th from 6:30- 7:30 PM. Register in advance to receive the meeting link. ![]()
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Registration for Junior High Jeffco League Spring sports (Soccer and Track & Field) is still open! In this League D'Evelyn will compete against Alameda, Carmody, Creighton, and Dunstan Middle Schools. The soccer season will be from March 27 - May 17 and practices will take place on Monday and Wednesday. The track and field season will be from March 28 - May 18 and practices will take place on Tuesday and Thursday. The games and track meets will also be after school on those same days at varying host locations. You can register for these sports at www.lakewood.org/register or by calling any Lakewood Rec Center (i.e Carmody Rec Center 720.963.5360). Upon registering, you may be asked to join the waitlist. Joining the waitlist does not cost anything and is encouraged, as we may create multiple teams for more students. ![]() The D'Evelyn girls basketball team secured the 5A/4A Jeffco League Title on Wednesday, February 8th, with a 45-31 victory against Dakota Ridge. This win improved the Jaguars' record to 20-0, making them the first girls basketball team in the state to reach this mark this season. This is also their first League Championship since 2015. Jeffco's Sports Information Director, Dennis Pleuss has published an article on chsaanow.com highlighting the team's success this year. You can read the article here. The Lady Jaguars will finish their regular-season schedule with two more games on February 15th and 17th. The 4A state tournament will begin on Tuesday, February 21st. ![]()
By: Ratna Gupta
The D'Evelyn Mock Trial Team has secured a remarkable 3rd place win at the Regional competition held at the Jefferson County Court House this last Friday and Saturday. Their exceptional performance qualifies them for the State competition, which will be taking place on March 3 and 4th, once again at the Jefferson County Court House. Each year the students receive a case from the Colorado Bar Association, sometimes on high profile cases in the news. Teams are comprised of prosecution and defense with 3 attorneys and 3 witnesses on each side. The competition was the toughest this year with 14 teams competing, litigating the college admissions scandal case. Both DEvelyn teams were in the Top 5 teams through Round 3. After Round 4, D'Evelyn Team A placed 3rd overall out of 14 teams and was the 1st among all public Jeffco schools in District 1. In addition to the team win, several talented students from the team received individual awards for their performances as witnesses and attorneys. Important to note, D'Evelyn overall took the most individual awards of all of the schools competing. Witness awards
Attorney awards
The team that advanced to State is pictured and includes on prosecution, attorneys Tony Adams, Diya Gupta, and Kaylee Kipp, and witnesses Alexandra Holland, Sarah Kreis, and Helen Zhu. On the defense, Team A's attorneys are Mathias Bauer, Emily Yang, and Helen Zhu, and witnesses Tony Adams, Diya Gupta, and Demetra Matzakos. Some attorneys played dual roles. Congratulations to the Team on their fantastic achievement!
January 29 - August 31 - Round 2 Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year
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February 14 - School Store open 10:20 am - 12:45 pm February 15
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February 22 - 12th Grade ICAP February 23
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February 25 - Musical, 7 pm February 28 - DEF Scholarship Applications due 11:59 pm March 1 - New Student Welcome Night 6 - 8 pm March 2 - Counseling Department Career Presentations: Ken Creel, Aerospace Engineer with Lockheed Martin, during 7th hour March 3
March 4 - Mock Trial State Tournament, Jeffco Courthouse March 6 - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test - rescheduled from February 21 March 8 - College Visit: Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO, during 7th hour
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Hello, Jaguar families and friends. Wow, the start of the semester and the month of January went incredibly quick and here we are in the month of February. At this point in the school year, the activities and pace of planning for the next school year moves into overdrive. As we plan for next year, a critical component of this is to gather data and information from our stakeholder groups. We do this in several ways and in a variety of venues. Please take this opportunity to provide feedback and input as we plan for next year and with the mindset to keep D’Evelyn a great school. Each year, the D’Evelyn Accountability Committee administers surveys to students, and every other year, D’Evelyn administers the district Make Your Voice Heard Survey. During the upcoming weeks, we will be asking D’Evelyn students and families to complete surveys about their experiences in our school. More information and links to surveys can be found later in the School Surveys article in this newsletter. 9th graders planning to take AP Chem next year must take the pretest being offered on Tues, February 7th, and Wed, February 8th. Students need to sign up the day before the test on the bulletin board outside of W100. Contact Mrs. McGee with any questions. ![]()
By: Julianne McCollough, Student Council Co-President
The D'Evelyn Senior High Student Council is thrilled to launch Wish Week by introducing our school's Wish Kid, Luka! Luka is a five-year-old boy fighting cancer and his wish is to travel to Hawaii to learn to surf on a red surfboard. During Wish Week, from February 6-10, the entire D'Evelyn community is striving to raise $15,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado. During the week, students can purchase Wish Week t-shirts for $15, t-shirt and accessory packs for $25, and raffle tickets for $1, both before school and during lunch. Thanks to the dedication of our Student Council members and the support of our sponsors, the raffle has an array of prizes worth over $2,000. Additionally, students can participate in spirit week dress-up days, 7th-hour activities, and daily food night fundraisers. All funds raised during the week will be donated to Make-A-Wish Colorado. A full list of events can be found in the Upcoming Activities and Events section of the newsletter. To directly contribute to the fundraising campaign for Luka, you can make an online donation using this link.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, February 16th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm in the Main Gym. We are excited to welcome families and students to have productive and meaningful conversations with teachers. The purpose of the Parent-Teacher Conferences is to allow parents and students the opportunity to connect individually. There are a variety of opportunities presented in these conferences, including but not limited to:
We hope that you and your student(s) will capitalize on this valuable opportunity to meet with teachers. Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur in the Main Gym in an arena format. There are no appointments or set schedules for meetings; rather, parents and students will have an opportunity to meet with teachers on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the evening. In order to allow all families an opportunity to meet with teachers, we ask that conferences are kept to a maximum of five minutes per teacher. In the event that you need more than five minutes of meeting time with the teacher, please set up an appointment for a future date and time. Counselors and administrators will be available during conferences to meet with parents and students. Thank you in advance for attending. Contact Assistant Principal Dan Wille with questions ([email protected]) ![]()
By: Megan Seasely Bender
Eligibility letters for National Honor Society have been sent to eligible 10th and 11th-grade students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above for the 2023-2024 school year. Although we aim to send a letter to each eligible student, some may not receive one. These students are still encouraged to apply. If they have questions, they can reach out to Mrs. Bender. The invitation letter also includes a code to join the NHS Applicant Google Classroom, where they can submit the necessary documents and application. An optional interest meeting with Mrs. Bender will be held on Friday, Feb 17th for students who have questions. The deadline to apply for NHS is on March 3rd at 11:59 PM and late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please email Megan Seasely Bender for more information.
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Every year D’Evelyn and Jeffco Public Schools distribute surveys to families, students, and faculty in order to gather important data. This data enables the school and district to reflect on current practices, plan improvements, and implement adjustments to make continual growth for our community. Here is an overview of upcoming surveys for students and families:
Please take some time to provide feedback using the above links and help continually improve our community. Contact Assistant Principal Dan Wille with questions ([email protected]). ![]() The D'Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) awards over $24,500 in scholarships to deserving D'Evelyn seniors each year at the Senior Awards Banquet in the spring. To be considered for the scholarships, all completed online applications and required documents must be submitted to the Counseling Office by 11:59 PM on February 28, 2023. This includes any supporting materials such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, scores, and ranking forms. Please give teachers, community members, and coaches enough time to complete the required forms and letters before the deadline. The scholarship requirements and applications can be found online on the Scholarship Page. If you have any questions, the DEF Scholarship Committee is available to help, you can contact them directly at: [email protected]. ![]()
By: Susan Aberle, Junior High Social Committee Chair
The Junior High Spring Social was a huge success with almost 200 6th, 7th, and 8th graders attending. The kids had fun dancing to a DJ, playing games, eating pizza and desserts, and taking their photos in the photo booth. Thank you for all the desserts, water, and monetary donations. A special thanks to the parents and families that volunteered at the event including, Kelly Brooks, Casa Harrison, Stacy Gregg, Elyssa Navarro, Brenna Kubaska, Josh Benninghoff, Telly Weddon, Emeile Straus, Karra Pharris, Anju Visweswarai, Myles Ogea, Kathleen Feighny, Rita Dale, Matt Oven, Dyanna Lampert, Teresa Aberle, Allan Besancon, and Dan Jones. These events couldn’t happen without you. Event photos can be viewed on the Jaguar Tracks Website.
Forensics successes in January
By: Tammie Peters, Forensics Coach The Speech/Debate team has been successful competing in January. On January 6 & 7, they competed at the Patriot's Games tournament hosted at George Washington High School. Reilly Harrington made it to the final round and placed 6th in Informative Speaking. On January 14, the Jaguars attended Colorado's Oldest Speech Tournament at Golden High School. Reilly Harrington placed 8th in Informative Speaking and Tae Kim place 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking. After a couple of weeks off, the team is getting prepared for the toughest part of their season: the State Tournament in February and the National Qualifying Tournaments in March.
January 29 - August 31 - Round 2 Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year
February 6 - Wish Week
February 7 - Wish Week
February 8 - Wish Week
February 9 - Wish Week
February 10 - Wish Week
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February 17 - No School for Students (Potential Snow Makeup Day) February 20
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February 22 - 12th Grade ICAP February 23
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February 25 - Musical, 7 pm February 28 - DEF Scholarship Applications due 11:59 pm March 1 - New Student Welcome Night 6 - 8 pm March 2 - Counseling Department Career Presentations: Ken Creel, Aerospace Engineer with Lockheed Martin, during 7th hour March 3
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