By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
I want to wish all students and their families the very best in whatever you have planned for spring break. D’Evelyn students work hard and dedicate a great deal of their time and effort to their academic studies. Breaks like the upcoming week-long spring break are for students to relax, refresh, and have fun. I hope that it is a great opportunity for all D’Evelyn community members to enjoy valuable time with family and friends. I am looking forward to an exciting, rewarding, and enriching final eight weeks of the school year upon your return. By now you have heard that Josh Sapiro has been selected to be the D’Evelyn principal starting next year. In the coming months leading up to the end of the school year, I will be meeting with Mr. Shapiro and working with him for a smooth transition of leadership. This may include a message from him in this space from time to time. For this week, I am pleased to turn the remainder of this Principally Speaking over to Mr. Shapiro for his introduction to the D’Evelyn community.
Hello D'Evelyn Community,
Over the past two evenings, I have had the privilege of attending the Orchestra and Band concerts. Dr. Theis and Mr. Franklin led our students through challenging and inspiring pieces. Their dedication to our students is apparent through the level of musicianship that was on display both nights. On Saturday, I enjoyed cheering on the Girls Basketball Team as they played the Championship game at the Coliseum. The team worked hard to get to the final game–it was an exciting event to attend, and I want to congratulate the team and coaches on a tremendous season. Our school is one of dedication and excellence, on the part of staff, students, families, and community members. It is evident not only during concerts and on the court, but above all in the classroom. When I was able to visit a few classrooms prior to my interview, I found myself admiring the craft of teachers and the engagement of our students. The thread of deep engagement and dedication weaves through all aspects of the student experience at D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High. In the coming weeks and months, I will be a regular presence at the school. I look forward to meeting with various members of the D’Evelyn community and attending events and meetings whenever possible. I’m eager to hear from all stakeholders as I begin to make the shift toward being at D’Evelyn full-time this summer. Please feel free to reach out to me as I make this transition; I want you to know that I value all members of our special community. I feel honored to have been selected to be your principal. Thank you for your trust and your belief in me. Not only as principal but also as a D’Evelyn parent of two students, I look forward to many years of carrying out our school’s philosophy and traditions in giving our students a “solid liberal arts education.” Go Jags!!! Josh Shapiro [email protected]
By: Cynthia Shelden, DEF Scholarship Committee Chair
The Jamin B. Wilson Fund is a charitable fund established within the D’Evelyn Education Foundation for the purpose of improving public education by recognizing and rewarding individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to inspiring belief in the importance of education and learning, encouraging good citizenship and personal responsibility, and fostering high standards of achievement in learning among the young people in our public schools. The $3000 award may be made to any individual who has demonstrated success in fulfilling the purpose of the award. Nominations may be made by any person, including supervisors, colleagues, students, or other citizens in the community knowledgeable about the individual’s contribution to the education of students at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.
Completed nomination forms must be received in the D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School Counseling Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2023.
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Jeffco has implemented a cashless ticketing system for Athletic events. Attendees will need to purchase tickets online and show the QR code at schools and stadiums. Online ticketing is provided by HomeTown Ticketing. D'Evelyn tickets can be purchased online or from the HomeTown App. Student Athletic passes will continue to be accepted. 10 Game/Event Punch Passes may be used to admit multiple individuals to a single event, or they may be used at a variety of events throughout the spring season. Any unused games/events on a Punch Pass at the end of the spring season will not roll over to the 2023-2024 school year. Punch Passes are only accepted at Jeffco events.
By: Ratna Gupta, Mock Trial Coach
D'Evelyn participated in the Colorado High School Mock Trial Competition at the Jefferson County courthouse on March 3-4, 2023, along with 24 teams from across Colorado who had won their regional competitions. The competition consisted of four challenging and intense rounds, with numerous awards and the opportunity to advance to the national competition at stake. Overall, D'Evelyn came in 6th place and was awarded the highly coveted Professionalism Award, which is given to only one team out of the 24 competing. This award is particularly special because it recognizes the team's exemplary professionalism and behavior towards others, not just within the courtroom but also in their interactions with others. The team, known as the "JAYHAWKS" at the competition, earned this esteemed award. In addition, there were several individual awards given out. Mathias Bauer was awarded the Best Overall Attorney in the entire competition and placed third as a defense attorney. Tony Adams placed 5th out of 24 for his portrayal of Blake Katsopolis, and Diya Gupta placed third overall out of 24 for her role as Avery Gladstone, a defense expert witness. Congratulations to the entire D'Evelyn Mock Trial team, including the parents and coaches, for a successful season! The Mock Trial will resume in October 2023, and any student is welcome to join, even students from other schools who do not have a mock trial program.
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March 27 - Career Speaker - Alicia Olson, Marketing and Communications, 7th hour in the counseling department March 28 - SAT Prep Course offered through Mindfish, 1:45 to 3:15 pm in the Counseling office March 29
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March 31 - Jeffco PTA Scholarship applications are due April 1 - Dennison Eagle Community PTA Scholarship applications are due April 2 - DriveSafe Scholarship applications are due April 3 - Steering Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm April 4
April 7 - Jamin B Wilson Excellence in Education Award Nomination forms due in Counseling Office by 3:00 p.m. April 5
April 6 - Math Placement Testing - Last Names H-O April 8 - Melodrama, 7 pm April 11
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