By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
It’s official – October Count Day this year is Monday, October 3. Once again, we are upon that annual statewide event called the “October Count”. At this juncture as a parent of a Junior or Senior high student, this is not your first October Count. As a reminder, the most important action you can take to support our school funding is to make sure your student attends school on October 3. Although, I do ask that you follow the current post-pandemic protocol and keep your student at home as needed. The “count window” the state observes is from Monday, September 26 through Monday, October 10, but the most important student count day is Monday, October 3. Please help us ensure an accurate count by having your student participate in learning that day. If your child will be absent on Monday, October 3 due to illness, call our attendance line, 303-982-5771 to report the absence. Attendance during the “count window” will help counteract an absence on Monday, October 3. The importance of attendance will have a direct impact on our 2023-2024 school year funding. Much of public education funding from the State of Colorado is based on the October student count so we encourage you to be sure your child engages in school that day. Thank you for your support of D’Evelyn. Every child counts! School Safety and Security Update Speaking of school funding and budgeting and student count, it is no secret that Jeffco Schools has experienced a decreasing trend in student enrollment across the district in recent years. I want to assure you, however, that your students and our campus remain safe and secure. I credit this largely to our diligent efforts toward our safety and security practices as well as some recent upgrades to the facility. Our School Response Team, which is a team of staff members that oversee and conduct our emergency response, is well trained and we have been conducting the routine training, security checks, and drills as required by local agencies and Jeffco Schools Security. Since our opening, we have conducted two fire drills with very satisfactory results, and are currently planning our annual Lockdown Drill to be conducted in October (more on this at a later date). As part of the 2018 Bond/Mill Levy projects approved by voters, D’Evelyn has added cameras and upgraded our video surveillance system. And most importantly, we have redesigned and updated our secure entry point at the front entrance of the school. We are also privileged to have a full-time School Resource Officer, Greg Everhart, a Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff. However, with all this happening, due to budget reductions and workforce shortages, D’Evelyn was reduced from two Campus Supervisors down to one. While this has not compromised our campus safety and security, it has put an added demand on our front office staff. This added demand is specifically related to the priority of staffing our secure entry area. Many parents have positively commented on the added level of security as you are initially “buzzed” into the front vestibule and then have to provide identification and reason for entering the school before being admitted to the main office or front lobby. This process requires the security check-in window to be staffed from 7:30-3:30 every day. In the past, this was mostly handled by our two Campus Supervisors. I present all of this information as I do not foresee Jeffco Security in the position to staff us with a second Campus Supervisor anytime soon. The option being considered by the administration is to staff the security window with parent volunteers. This is in the early stages of planning, however, we are seeking the interest of parents to determine if this is even viable. If you are interested in volunteering your time and learning more about the time and training commitment, you are invited to complete the interest survey linked here. Again, I assure you that your student's safety and security are my priority and our campus is in good hands with our current security team SRO - Deputy Everhart, Campus Supervisor-Bob Byerly, and the D’Evelyn faculty and staff.
Student pictures have arrived and are available for pickup in the main office. If you have not already ordered pictures online, the picture packet in the office will contain ordering information. Picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, September 27. The ordered picture packet will need to be returned at the time of retakes.
Student ID Cards have arrived and can be picked up in the main office. Students who purchased an activity/sports pass need to confirm the pass is indicated on their student ID. If an activity pass was paid for as part of your student's school fees and not indicated on their ID, the Financial Office can provide a sticker. Payment will be required at the gate of sporting and activity events if the Student's ID does not have the activity/sports pass sticker.
The math department has 17 extra TI-inspire II calculators for sale. To purchase one, students can bring a check for $132, made out to DHS, to their math teacher, or Mrs. Weber, by next Friday, September 30. First come, first serve!
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Congratulations to the Boys Golf Team for an incredible performance at the Regional Tournament Wednesday, Sept 21! Juniors Taj Kumar and Graham Truesdel both qualified for the State Tournament! Zach White was just one shot off qualifying but had an outstanding round. And Senior Easton Robberson had a great round in his last tournament as a D’Evelyn golfer. Taj and Graham will play in the State Tournament at Pinehurst Country Club on Monday, October 3rd, and Tuesday, October 4th. Congratulations to Coach Chris Boswell and the entire team for an amazing season.
By: Kelly Morris, DEF Teacher Appreciation Chair
Please join us in providing a meal and treats to our teachers to ensure that they stay energized during Parent Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, September 28, and Thursday, September 29. Sign up to help with Signup Genius. All items must be dropped off at the D’Evelyn office no later than 3 pm, September 28. Thanks in advance for providing this meal for our teachers! 
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October 4 - Jr. High Choir Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 5 - Jr. High Cross Country, Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood @ 4:15 pm October 9 - Senior yearbook portraits and baby ads are due October 10 - Jr. High Cross Country, Clement Park @ 4:15 pm October 11
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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 D'Evelyn DASH, our School Directory, and/or our Annual Auction. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next several weeks we will highlight our most recent D'Evelyn DASH business sponsors.
September D'Evelyn DASH Finish Line Sponsor Highlight Finish line sponsors supported the D'Evelyn DASH with a contribution of $1000 or more. 
Do you have real estate questions? Leslie Hazan with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty has the answers you need. Leslie is a proud D’Evelyn parent and a trusted, experienced real estate advisor dedicated to helping people “LIV The Life They Love”. Backed by the #1 Sotheby’s Realty affiliate in the world, she provides local real estate expertise, global exposure, and an extraordinary real estate experience at any price point. If you want a professional, award-winning Realtor who will focus on your unique needs, dreams, and financial goals, contact Leslie to schedule a free real estate consultation. Phone/Text 720-530-3371 or Email leslie.hazan@sothebysrealty.com
There are a variety of opportunities presented at these conferences, including but not limited to:
Conferences on Thursday, September 29th will require families to sign-up for time slots to meet with the teachers. The list to sign-up for Thursday's time slots will be distributed to all families on the morning of September 21st. Please see below for additional information, and contact Assistant Principal Dan Wille with questions regarding conferences. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
D’Evelyn values the importance of a safe learning environment where all students are held to rigorous academic and behavior standards to ensure that all students succeed in our program. With this, we strive to effectively communicate the expectations all our students are held to both in the classroom and as representatives of our proud community. For this reason, students were presented with the Code of Conduct (12 min:44 sec video) at the beginning of the semester. Part of this presentation included having students complete a digital version of the Academic, Behavioral, and Locker contracts. We believe by adhering to the expectations outlined in these contracts we can create the optimal environment conducive to child development. We request that you spend some time with your children discussing the importance of appropriate behavior at school and academic honesty. Also part of this presentation was the review of Standard Response Protocols in the event of an emergency. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s administrator. Students and families are expected to be familiar with the Jeffco Schools Code of Conduct. Thank You to the Community! The administration would like to extend sincere thanks for the support received thus far from community members reporting concerning behavior. Thanks to several tips provided by students and parents/guardians we have been better able to uphold our high behavioral expectations. We appreciate all the help from those who report concerns about what might be happening within our community. If you have a concern or information about inappropriate actions taking place in our community, please contact a member of the D’Evelyn administration, counseling team, or security personnel, or make an anonymous report using Safe2Tell Colorado.
By: Gina Writz, Counselor D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Upcoming Counseling Events
How to Sign up for a College Visit Go to the D'Evelyn homepage, click on "Counseling," click on "Naviance" and sign in with your student ID and password. At the top of the Naviance page, click "Colleges" and then "College Visits". Once on this page, you can find the college you want to attend during 7th hour and sign up to attend the college visit in the 7th-hour app. However, during NACAC Week students can sign up for 30-minute college visits throughout the day. U.S. Coast Guard Admissions Event The US Coast Guard Academy is holding an admissions event on Sept 23rd, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Courtyard Marriott Denver Cherry Creek 1475 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222. Register online prior to the event. NACAC College Fairs The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Week will be September 26th - 29th. We will host college visits throughout the day. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Testing ASVAB testing will be held at D'Evelyn on October 11th from 1:45 to 3:30 in Room E100. Essay/Editing Help for Scholarship and College Applications Emily Smith, a 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 wordsmithservices@gmail.com Scholarships
College Affordability Toolkit The College Affordability Toolkit has resources about financial aid, FAFSA loans, and scholarships. Counseling Needs Assessment Counselors will be going into classrooms early next week to administer the annual needs assessment. This will help give the counselors some insight as to how students are feeling and doing academically, personally/socially, and if they need support regarding life after high school. Counselors take this survey very seriously and follow up with students individually based on how students respond to the survey. The survey should only take 30 minutes or less to complete. General Mentoring We are excited to share that D’Evelyn is adding a third mentoring group this year! Our general mentoring program will have its first meeting in October. We will meet once a month in Ms. Young’s room, providing a space for everyone! More information, including dates of scheduled meetings, can be found on both our Mentee Enrollment Form and our Mentor Enrollment Form. While our deadline for enrollment was originally the 2nd of September, enrollment will continue through the 9th of September to ensure students have time to consider enrollment. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Roberts in the counseling office. She can be reached at suzanne.roberts@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303.982.2632. Job Opportunities
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Please join us in congratulating the September Teacher of the Month, Brennan Gause. Brennan is an outstanding member of our community and is dedicated to the school. He was nominated by students, staff, and parents. Brennan is in his 6th year teaching at D’Evelyn as a Social Studies Teacher and Junior High Student Council Sponsor. It is also his 13th year teaching overall. Below is what people nominating him said:
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Heart of D’Evelyn winners for the month of September. 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. 
Reagen Harbeck: 11th Grade
“Reagen is a great leader. She is willing to jump in at any point. She has been wonderful in yearbook helping to train students how to use the camera, giving feedback on their templates, and without being reminded, she's taken photos at many events. She is a great example of what it means to have school spirit, as well. She took the time to make shirts for the Juniors playing Powder Puff, dressed up every day, encouraged others, and was a joy at the dance.” -Ms. Choun, Math Teacher 
Brody Wilson: 12th Grade
“Brody encompasses what we want a D'Evelyn student to be. He is a strong student, he participates in a variety of athletic and activity programs throughout the school, and he is always willing to express his joy and support for D'Evelyn. If there is an after-school activity/game, Brody is there cheering on his classmates. He goes out of his way to mentor younger students, and he sets the example for how to be successful and have fun at the same time. I have leaned on Brody this year to help spread school spirit and engagement at D'Evelyn, and Brody has led the charge. I couldn't be more proud of the leader that Brody has become. He truly encompasses what it means to be the Heart of D'Evelyn.” -Mr. McCaslin-Hahn, Athletic Director
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Scholar of the Month winners for the month of September. This month's scholars were chosen by the Foreign Language Department. Devaki Sawant - French 1, 9th grade “I nominate Devaki Sawant as high school girl scholar of the month. Although it is early into the academic year, Devaki has shown tremendous resolve. Her strong study habits are evident in her work, and she cooperates with her peers with kindness. Keep up the good work Devaki!” -Mr. Black 
Reese Ascione - French 2, 8th grade
Reese Ascione came to D'Evelyn this year as an 8th grader and placed into French 2. She is not only doing fantastic as a new D'Evelyn student but has also become our leading participant in the class. Whatever Reese does, it is always done extremely well. She doesn't do anything halfway. Reese can't get enough of learning French. She is always smiling and positive. What a great example this young lady is to all the students and even the grown-ups in our school. -Mr. Sabre 
Michael Paz - Spanish 1, 8th grade
“Michael is an incredible student and is always prepared for class. He is a great participant in class and has worked very diligently to understand and be able to use the new material and vocabulary in Spanish I. Bravo, Michael!” -Ms. Schott 
Adrian Agne - Spanish 1, 9th grade
Adrian Agne is nominated for his hard work ethic and curiosity in Spanish 1. He takes his work seriously and is always asking thoughtful questions. I appreciate his participation in class and his desire to always want to go further in learning Spanish. Keep up the great work! -Ms. Bender
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director Congratulations to the Activities Member of the Month winners for the month of September. 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. 
Julianne McCollough & Aishani Dutta: 12th Grade
“As Student Council Co-Presidents, Julianne and Aishani have been incredible leaders within the school. This leadership was on full display during Spirit Week. These two planned and executed school spirit events and fundraisers throughout the week, and their MCing of the Homecoming Pep Rally was phenomenal. We are lucky to have these two students as leaders in our school” -Mr. Watson, Student Council Representative 
Dylen Rohrbaugh: 12th Grade
“In his senior year, Dylen has taken on a tremendous leadership role with the Fall Play cast, leading all rehearsal warm-ups and guiding younger cast mates. Playing multiple characters in Puffs, his enthusiasm, diligence, and hard work really let his talent shine throughout the production.” -Mrs. Lillibridge, Theater Director 
Congratulations to the Boys Golf Team for finished 5th out of 11 and the tournament at West Woods on Tuesday. Taj Kumar led the team with a 2nd place finish. Also, a strong performance by Zach White and Jackson Sunblade led D'Evelyn to their best finish of the year. Go Golf!
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams! Every athlete ran their season best this past at the Centaurus Invitational on Sept 10 with a number of athletes even running their career best!
Leanne Ziv, a D'Evelyn 7th grader, has been riding horses in Westernaires drill team for over 3 years. Last year she was chosen to be Captain of her team and this year she was chosen to be Master Sergeant. Girls that are considered for these positions are not only good riders but they get top grades in their diagramming classes, they have a good attitude, they are team players, other girls look up to them and they are dedicated to the Westernaires program and community. She also does Pony Roman and vaulting where she received 1st place in both compulsory and freestyle. Leanne is an extremely hard worker and excels both in and outside of D’Evelyn. Congratulations on all your hard work Leanne!
Outdoor Lab is Nov. 8-11, and 32 high school student leaders are needed (16 for D’Evelyn 6th grade and 16 for Dennison 6th grade). You will get to spend 4 days in the mountains, earn 78 hours of community service, and gain the leadership experience of a lifetime. An interest meeting will be held on Sept. 29, but interested high school students should fill out the Google Form posted in their grade level Google classroom. Students can contact Mr. Watson with any questions.
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. 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.
DEF Volunteer Opportunities
Other Volunteer & Donation Opportunities
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September 25 - NACAC Denver College Fair, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Denver Coliseum September 26 - 29
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October 4 - Jr. High Choir Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 5 - Jr. High Cross Country, Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood @ 4:15 pm October 9 - Senior yearbook portraits and baby ads are due October 10 - Jr. High Cross Country, Location TBD @ 4:15 pm October 11
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 D'Evelyn DASH, our School Directory, and/or our Annual Auction. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next several weeks we will highlight our most recent D'Evelyn DASH business sponsors.
September D'Evelyn DASH Finish Line Sponsor Highlight Finish line sponsors supported the D'Evelyn DASH with a contribution of $1000 or more.
Do you have real estate questions? Leslie Hazan with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty has the answers you need. Leslie is a proud D’Evelyn parent and a trusted, experienced real estate advisor dedicated to helping people “LIV The Life They Love”. Backed by the #1 Sotheby’s Realty affiliate in the world, she provides local real estate expertise, global exposure, and an extraordinary real estate experience at any price point. If you want a professional, award-winning Realtor who will focus on your unique needs, dreams, and financial goals, contact Leslie to schedule a free real estate consultation. Phone/Text 720-530-3371 or Email leslie.hazan@sothebysrealty.com
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Homecoming 2022 I am happy to share that last week we concluded our Homecoming and Spirit week with a Jaguar win (40-7) against Faith Christian Academy last Friday night. Congrats to our Jaguar football team! For more on all the fun and celebrations last week, see the update from Mr. McCaslin-Hahn in this issue of Jag Tracks. Jeffco Schools and Other Updates District Late Start Days About two weeks ago, Jeffco Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland, sent out a community message about changes to the Family Calendar for this school year. In this communication, two items were presented about added non-students days and added late start days. First I want to clarify that the added non-student days have no impact on the D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School calendar. These added non-contact days are strictly for elementary and K-8 schools. However, the added late start dates (October 27, February 2, and May 4) will have an impact on our School calendar. These dates are part of the negotiated agreement between Jeffco Schools and the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA). Because of this agreement, all Jeffco Schools will institute these late start days into their school calendars. Option School Busing Update Jeffco Schools transportation continues to add bus routes to restore bus service to all neighborhood schools and eventually to Option schools, including D'Evelyn. My last communication with the Executive Director of Transportation, Greg Jackson, is encouraging. With the recent graduation of seven newly hired bus drivers, Mr. Jackson was hopeful that all neighborhood school bus routes would be restored. This then elevates the restoration of Option School routes to the next priority. The goal is to hire nine more driver candidates, complete the required training, and assign them to Option School routes by the end of October. I am hopeful for this timeline and I will update the D'Evelyn Community of any progress or changes. All information can be found here if you or someone you know might be interested in becoming a bus driver for Jeffco Schools. Construction Project Update My last update is related to our new academic wing (the Northeast Wing) which primarily houses our 6th-grade students and teachers. You may have heard about a poorly functioning HVAC system. I can verify that in our first weeks of school the system was not functioning satisfactorily, but recently the issue was identified and corrected. Please understand that we moved very quickly to be able to occupy this space at the start of the school year. As it stands, there are several small to medium items that need to be addressed. This is not unusual for a newly constructed space and in due course of time, these items will be completed. While I hope we have corrected the HVAC issue, I won't be surprised if another issue arises, this is how it goes sometimes with a large project such as this. By the end of September, we should see the completion of the project's exterior (primarily landscaping) portion. Be assured that our Facility Manager and our Jeffco Schools Construction Project Manager monitor these issues daily and will continue to do so until we are fully satisfied with the full completion of the project.
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Activities Director
I want to thank everyone for a fantastic Homecoming Week. It was packed with community building festivities during and after school all week long. There were athletic contests, informational meetings, community building events, and celebrations that reflect all the incredible things that are going on at D'Evelyn. Although it was only 5 days, which included Saturday's events, it felt more like a month's worth of activities. But this is why we all choose to be at D'Evelyn. We do all things a little better than the rest, and Spirit Week is another example of this. Thank you all for going above and beyond to make this week special for our community! Although everyone in the D'Evelyn community played a big role in making Spirit Week special, I would be remiss if I didn't give a special shout out to certain individuals who did so much work behind the scenes to make it all happen. Thank you to the entire D'Evelyn Student Council, and especially Co-Presidents Julianne McCollough and Aishani Dutta, for planning the entire week. They have been working since last spring to come up with themes, fundraisers like the In & Out food truck, community building events like Powder Puff and the Skate City night, and decorating the school. They even planned and ran the entire Pep Rally. Thank you to Student Council sponsors Val Battaglia and Jon Watson for your guidance during this time. Thank you to Jodi Bolam and the entire Facilities crew for setting up, cleaning, and managing all of the requests from all of our groups this week. Nothing could happen at D'Evelyn if you didn't do your amazing work keeping D'Evelyn maintained and ready to use. You have one of the hardest jobs in the school, and we can't thank you enough for all that you do. I hope everyone can catch their breath as we enter a normal week of school. Thank you for all that you do to make D'Evelyn the best school in the state. Have a blessed day. Go Jags! 
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
Save the Date! We will be having our annual D'Evelyn High School Academic Lettering Ceremony on Tuesday, September 20, starting at 7:00 am in the auditorium. The ceremony is only for high school students that earned at least a 3.75 for both semesters of the 2021-2022 school year. At this morning ceremony, student’s names will be read, students will walk across the auditorium stage to receive their congratulatory handshake, and then proceed to the back of the auditorium at which point they will be given their lettering materials. Students that are lettering for the first time will receive a certificate of recognition for Academic Lettering, a letterman ‘D’, and an academic lettering pin. Students that have lettered before will receive the certificate and either an academic lettering pin (if it is their first time lettering in Academics) or bar pin that symbolizes another year of lettering. The ceremony should conclude by 7:30 so students can make it to class on time. We are looking forward to recognizing these students.
By: Jenna Spendlove, DEF Executive Director
Save the date for the annual D'Evelyn Educational Foundation Dinner and Auction. In addition to being DEF's largest fundraiser of the year, it is an evening of good food & drink, music & dancing, exceptional silent & live auction, as well as socializing with other awesome D'Evelyn families. You don't want to miss this fun and important event!
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 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. DEF Open Volunteer Positions
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. Other Volunteer & Donation Opportunities
By: Dan Wille, Assistant Principal
Don't forget to order this year's school pictures! Lifetouch is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $29.99+. Order on my.lifetouch.com by using Student ID. Free Shipping Promotion Code: SHIPFREEF22 Offer expires 5/1/2023
By: Susan Aberle, Junior High Social Committee Chair
The Junior High Social was a huge success with over 275 6th, 7th, and 8th graders attending. The kids had a great time dancing to tunes from our DJ, playing games, racing in the giant inflatable obstacle course, and enjoying pizza and lemonade. Thank you for all the generous donations and volunteers who made this event possible. A very special thanks to Josh Benninghoff, Kelly Benninghoff, Nora Brooks, Karen Christensen, Alyssa Elmore, Kassa Harrison, Melissa Kacel, Norma Mayes, Kristi McCabe, Mishan Pils, Kim Ressel, Julie Sanchez, Jen Story, Telly Weddon, and Shawn Wine.
View event photos on the Jaguar Tracks website. 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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September 19 - 6th Grade Outdoor Lab Parent Informational Meeting 6-7 pm in the auditorium September 20
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September 22 - School Store open 10:20 am - 12:45 pm September 23
September 25 - NACAC Denver College Fair, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Denver Coliseum September 27
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October 4 - Jr. High Choir Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 5 - Jr. High Cross Country, Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood @ 4:15 pm October 9 - Senior yearbook portraits and baby ads are due October 10 - Jr. High Cross Country, Location TBD @ 4:15 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 D'Evelyn DASH, our School Directory, and/or our Annual Auction. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next several weeks we will highlight our most recent D'Evelyn DASH business sponsors.
September D'Evelyn DASH Finish Line Sponsor Highlight Finish line sponsors supported the D'Evelyn DASH with a contribution of $1000 or more.
Do you have real estate questions? Leslie Hazan with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty has the answers you need. Leslie is a proud D’Evelyn parent and a trusted, experienced real estate advisor dedicated to helping people “LIV The Life They Love”. Backed by the #1 Sotheby’s Realty affiliate in the world, she provides local real estate expertise, global exposure, and an extraordinary real estate experience at any price point. If you want a professional, award-winning Realtor who will focus on your unique needs, dreams, and financial goals, contact Leslie to schedule a free real estate consultation. Phone/Text 720-530-3371 or Email leslie.hazan@sothebysrealty.com
Parents of Honor Roll students should visit the main office to pick-up their "D'Evelyn #Honor Roll Student" bumper sticker. Academic Lettering The high school students that earned at least a 3.75 G.P.A. for both semesters of the 2021-2022, will be awarded an Academic Letter. The first year a student earns this award they are given a certificate, chenille "D" Letter for D'Evelyn, and an academic pin. Every year after they are given a certificate and a bar pin. This year our Academic Lettering ceremony will be on the morning of September 20 at 7am in the auditorium. The students that earned an Academic Letter during the 2021-2022 school year can be seen at the following link: D'Evelyn's Academic Lettering Students or 2021-2022 Congratulations to all students that earned an Honor Roll and/or Academic Letter. Your work ethic and dedication to your studies are applauded by our community. If your child's name is missing, misspelled, or you have any questions about Honor Roll or Academic Lettering please email me at gkottcam@jeffco.k12.co.us. 
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winners for the month of August. 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. Jordan Laraway (12th Grade) "Jordan is a strong and influential leader both on and off the court. She leads vocally and by example, continually pushing herself and her teammates to strive for better. She shows commitment in both her academics and athletics and she's a true competitor which is one of the many reasons we love having her in our program. I believe that Jordan's work ethic will help push our program to a great 2022 season!" -Coach Haun, Head Girls Volleyball Coach 
Easton Robberson (12th Grade)
"Easton Robberson has been playing golf all four of his years at D'Evelyn. Going from where he was at as a freshman until now is why he is deserving of recognition. Easton has consistently shown up to events with a positive attitude, a commitment to improving, as well as showing the younger kids on the team the right way to practice and carry themselves. Over the past four years he has improved tremendously and has worked on improving over the summer each year. Besides that, Easton has always handled adversity with his head held high on and off the golf course. His respectable approach towards golf and his teammates cannot be overstated and he will be truly missed on the golf team next year." -Coach Boswell, Head Boys Golf Coach
By: Gina Writz, Counselor D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
What’s on the Calendar?
Signing up for College Visits Go to the D'Evelyn homepage and click on "Counseling," click on "Naviance," and sign in with your student ID and password. At the top of the Naviance page click "Colleges" and then "College Visits". Once on this page, you can find the college you want to attend during 7th hour and sign up to attend the college visit in the 7th-hour app. However, during NACAC week students can sign up for 30-minute college visits throughout the day. College Night College Night is on Thursday, September 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We will kick the night off with a college fair in the gym at 5:30. We are partnering with the Jesuit Excellence Tour and they will be hosting the fair. Our break-out sessions will start at 6:00 pm and will include an informative college panel, financial aid, essay writing, test-optional, and more! Sessions are free and will give students the opportunity to hear directly from college admissions officers. NACAC College Fairs The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Week will be September 26th - 29th. We will host college visits throughout the day. The NACAC Denver College Fair will be held at the Denver Coliseum on Sunday, September 25th 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Princeton Review Virtual "Study Skills Week" The Princeton Review is hosting a virtual "Study Skills Week" from September 11th - 15th. Their experts will discuss skills that produce better grades, test strategies for PSAT and AP exams, and will look at the upcoming Digital SAT. Go to PrincetonReview.com to register for the following sessions.
Scholarships Log in to your Google Classroom to find the links to apply for the below upcoming scholarships.
Coffee with Counselors September 13th at 7:30 am. Come engage with your student's counselor in the cafeteria. Counselors will be available to discuss what they do and will provide answers to your questions. It takes a village to get your students to college so let us help you get them off to a great start. Parent Proctoring Volunteers Needed The counseling department needs parent volunteers to help proctor student test taking in our department. Please sign up via Signup Genius. General Mentoring We are excited to share that D'Evelyn is adding a third mentoring group this year! Our general mentoring program will have its first meeting in October. We will be meeting once a month in Ms. Young's room, and providing a space for everyone! More information, including dates of scheduled meetings, can be found on both our Mentee Enrollment Form and our Mentor Enrollment Form. While our deadline for enrollment was originally the 2nd of September, enrollment will continue through the 9th of September to ensure students have time to consider enrollment. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Roberts in the counseling office. She can be reached at suzanne.roberts@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303.982.2632. Job Opportunities
By: Michelle Ziemian, Director, D'Evelyn Youth Basketball Association
The D'Evelyn Youth Basketball Association helps develop our youths' interest and abilities in basketball by organizing teams and coaches for 2nd-8th grade students. Those teams play in area leagues and tournaments at varying levels. The coaches are given training and guidance by our High School coaches. Team Placement (Tryouts)
Season Details The season runs Nov - Feb. Practice, game, and cost details depend on the age, team, and league. Coaches Most of our coaches are parent volunteers. Please note if someone is able to help during registration. Please feel free to share this info with other players that might be interested in playing. Contact director@develynyouthbasketball.org with questions. 
The High School Fall Play, Puffs will be showing September 15 thru September 17 at 7pm. Puffs is the story of Wayne Hopkins, a regular boy who finds out he's a wizard and goes to school in England where he makes two best friends and has adventures. This perhaps sounds familiar, but Wayne is sorted into the Puffs. Starting Tuesday, Sept 6, tickets can be purchased during lunch. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $10 or $5 with a student id.
By: Emily McCaslin-Hahn
As a D'Evelyn graduate, I have a unique perspective. I experienced the Founding Document before I read it. Reading the document after graduating from D'Evelyn in 2012 was a powerful experience. It was not merely an outline for how a school should be structured, but rather a six year period of my life described in one succinct, thoughtful, and thorough document. It outlined from beginning to end the opportunities I was provided throughout my time as a student at D'Evelyn. In reflecting on the overarching themes that I took away from my education at D'Evelyn, I ended up with these 9 statements. During my time at D'Evelyn, I developed the following skills and abilities:
In reading the document, it came to life for me that every bullet point that I was able to pull from experience had been clearly anticipated and outlined by our founders. They deliberately laid out a path that every D'Evelyn graduate would take; they took the time, not to simply start a common school, but to start an uncommon school that would lay a solid foundation for all of its students. They knew that their program would impact a student's entire life. In returning to D'Evelyn I have the privilege of passing this foundation on to my students, your children. My colleagues and I deliver the core body of knowledge to your students day by day and year after year to prepare them for the world beyond our walls. You have given your children an incredible gift by enrolling them at D'Evelyn, a gift that I am excited to give my daughter, too. While there will be challenges and hard work, your student will graduate with the knowledge and ability to be successful in any future pursuit. I would encourage you to take the time to carefully read through our Founding Document, even if you have read it before. If you are a parent of a current D'Evelyn student, I would ask you to take the time to discuss it with your student. Tell them that D'Evelyn is preparing them to be a productive and engaged member of society with the power and potential to make a difference in the world. Help them see how in each of their classes, both current and past, that they are now one step closer to reaching that final goal: not simply building knowledge but also building strong character. If you are a parent of a D'Evelyn graduate, ask your child to reflect on the overarching takeaways learned throughout their time at D'Evelyn; compare them to the Founding Document. And as a parent, be proud of your student for taking on this challenging curriculum and engaging with a variety of subjects. Encourage them when they face challenges, and celebrate each learning opportunity. You have provided your student with a one-of-a-kind education. It is the gift that will keep giving! I am so excited to continue to partner with you as we begin the 2022-2023 school year. Taking the time to reflect on why we all chose D'Evelyn and what D'Evelyn promises our students will steer us in the right direction for an excellent school year!
By: Bill Kottenstette, D'Evelyn Accountability Committee Vice Chair
Sign up for notifications and join the D'Evelyn Accountability Committee! The Accountability Committee (A/C) would like to officially welcome everyone back for the 22-23 school year! We are excited to start our monthly meetings and connect with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and other community supporters that are interested in becoming more involved at D'Evelyn. The Accountability Committee serves in an advisory role to the Principal and the Steering Committee and is tasked with facilitating community engagement at D'Evelyn and supporting the school's continuous improvement efforts. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. At meetings, you will hear updates about the school and have the opportunity to provide feedback. The D'Evelyn School Accountability Committee will be holding its first monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in person (library) as well as virtually. During the meeting, you will receive updates from our Principal as well as a member of the Steering Committee. We also plan to adopt sub-committee structures for the year, recruit participants for sub-committees and have an open forum to hear from attendees. It will be a busy meeting, but a great way to kick off the new year!! If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the A/C Chair, Bill Kottenstette, at willkottenst@hotmail.com. Also, please join our distribution list by completing this basic contact form. Hope to see you all there!
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
Sign up for the FREE Helping Kids Thrive Parent Conference on Wednesday, September 28 at Creighton Middle School. Sandwiches and drinks are provided along with supervised activities for children ages 3 and up while parents attend classes. Please note that the children’s program fills up fast, so sign up now to secure your spot. The parenting classes provide hands-on practical tools, skills, and information to help children grow in positive ways. 
By: Misty Dryden, School Store Chair
Hello D'Evelyn families! Thanks for supporting the school store at our recent events. It was a great way to kick off the school year! Be sure to stop by our table at the Homecoming game Friday, Sept 9th. The school store will be open for regular hours starting the week of September 12th. Our regular hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:20-12:45. Go Jags!! 
By: Natalie Hart, D'Evelyn DASH Chair
THANK YOU to all who registered for the 5K or 2K, bought a T-shirt, donated money, volunteered, sponsored, hosted a booth, or gave your time or talent in any way. You made the DASH a huge success. We raised over 24k and had 353 participants. Way to go Jaguars! The Dash Crew would like to especially thank the following DHS groups: Jags Baseball, Girls Basketball, Football, Marching Band, Student Council, Choir, and Cheerleaders - The Dash could not have happened without these clubs going above and beyond to help! We appreciate you so much. A very special thank you to: Donna Montgomery, Katrina Millette, Jen Bountry, Robin Acree, Bumaa Clark, Julie Glynn, Michelle Linder, Mishan Pils, Kristi Gulley, Lorraine Barnes - not possible without any of you! Join us next year for the 23rd annual DASH on August 26th, 2023! 
Tuesday, Sept 6 - Homecoming week
Wednesday, Sept 7 - Homecoming week
Thursday, Sept 8 - Homecoming week
Friday, Sept 9 - Homecoming week
Saturday, Sept 10 - Homecoming week
September 11
September 12
September 13
September 14
September 15
September 16: High School Fall Play, Puffs 7 pm September 17: High School Fall Play, Puffs 7 pm September 19 - 6th Grade Outdoor Lab Parent Informational Meeting 6-7 pm in the auditorium September 20
September 21 - Vision/Hearing Screening for 7th & 9th Grade September 22 - School Store open 10:20 am - 12:45 pm September 23
September 25 - NACAC Denver College Fair, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Denver Coliseum September 27
September 28 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5:00 pm September 29
October 3
October 4 - Instrumental Music Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 9 
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 D'Evelyn DASH, our School Directory, and/or our Annual Auction. A full list of all DEF sponsors can be found on the DEF Website. Over the next several weeks we will highlight our most recent D'Evelyn DASH business sponsors.
September D'Evelyn DASH Finish Line Sponsor Highlight Finish line sponsors supported the D'Evelyn DASH with a contribution of $1000 or more. 
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