By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Starting this week, our Junior High Track and Soccer seasons are beginning, and D'Evelyn Junior High is fortunate to participate in the City of Lakewood Jeffco Junior High Sports Program. We have a complete track team and soccer team consisting of D'Evelyn students registered for the program. However, the City of Lakewood has been unable to secure coaches for our teams. We are hoping that someone in the D'Evelyn community would be interested in coaching Junior High Soccer or Track this Spring. This is a paid position through the City of Lakewood. The coach can be a teacher, parent, or older sibling, and prior coaching experience is not required. We are searching for responsible adults who can serve as good role models for our students. Please contact Eric McCaslin-Hahn if you are interested in coaching or if you know of someone who might be interested.
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
All new students are expected to take the placement test. Students that do not take the placement test, will be placed no higher than their grade level math course. The Math Placement test will be offered as follows:
If you can not attend on your assigned day, please email [email protected]. The testing will take place at D'Evelyn Jr. Sr. High School, in the cafeteria. We will have staff available at the front entrance to direct students to the cafeteria test location. No RSVP is necessary. Students should bring a couple of pencils, calculators are not allowed. Parents will be directed to the library upstairs for the parent information meeting. Parents should bring their child's Jeffco-issued Chromebook (if the child has one) and know the username and password to log into the computer, as we will be showing parents some important tools. We will also be explaining some of our school systems, communication tips, and counseling support, and end with a Q & A session. Arriving 5-10 minutes early should allow us to get started promptly at 4 pm. Results of the math placement test will be emailed in May, so please do not contact the school before then.
By: Brock Gustafson, Steering Committee Chair
Greetings from the Steering Committee. We are very lucky to be different in many ways at D'Evelyn, but one of the most important differences is a partnership. In a world that is polarized, with almost daily news stories about school districts on one side and parents on the other, D'Evelyn stands as a vision of partnership. Parents, teachers, and administrators come together to make critical decisions on everything from curriculum, textbooks, and budgets to the strategic direction of our school. In that light, I'd like to especially thank four people for their partnership and service in this week's issue of Jaguar Tracks. At the end of this school year, the three-year Steering Committee terms for two parents and one teacher member will end. We are grateful for the years of service and countless hours of investment that Jodi Haller, Jeff London, and Greg Holland have given to the school community. I'd also like to thank Dr. Rob Bishop for his leadership over the last year. He has been a good steward of the school and of the D'Evelyn Philosophy this school year and has been a great partner with the members of Steering. As we look forward to next year, we will welcome four new members to the Steering Committee. Because there were an equal number of applicants to openings, there will be no election this April. In addition to our new Principal, Josh Shapiro who will serve as a member of steering, Keith Beams will join in a teacher capacity for a third term on Steering. Ginger Gee and Jason Nelson will serve as our new parent members. Our candidate bios and application question that we publish for each candidate can be accessed below. We are excited to welcome these new members (two of whom are D'Evelyn grads!) and we are grateful for their service! We will be having a candidate forum following the Accountability meeting on April 11. This is the community's opportunity to ask questions of and hear from our Steering candidates for the next term. If you have any questions or wish to communicate with the Steering Committee, you may email us at [email protected].
By: Ann Lisa Senior & Kristi Gulley, Senior Montage Coordinators
Senior Parents, time to start planning your student's senior montage. A montage is a photo collage of highlights from your senior's life so far. Completed montages will be on display at After Prom, in the counseling office, and at the Senior Banquet. Start collecting photos now for this project. It is a special keepsake for their senior year and a great way to celebrate them. The Senior Montages are due April 21. If you have any questions, please contact the senior montage coordinators, Ann Lisa Senior at [email protected] and Kristi Gulley at [email protected].
By: Tena Harris
Hey D'Evelyn families! Do you own or are you a part of a food business and would like to be involved in After Prom on April 22nd? We would love to work with our local family businesses to solicit donations and/or discounts for the event. Please contact Tena Harris, [email protected], if you are interested.
By: Chris Vollmer, Computer Science Instructor
Inspirit AI is offering an in-person, 30-hour pre-college AI program hosted at D'Evelyn Jr/Sr High School that teaches students in grades 8-12 fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build socially impactful projects such as safe ChatGPT bots, exoplanet search, self-driving car systems, and more! Stanford and MIT graduates in AI will be present in person from July 17-28, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to teach. Please read more information in the program brochure and apply here. If you cannot attend in person, students may apply to the live online program. Program contact: Jared Greene, [email protected].
By: Jenna Spendlove, DEF Executive Director
The D'Evelyn Education Foundation (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 Needed:
More details about volunteer opportunities can be found HERE. 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 via email at [email protected].
By: Chris Davis, 6th Grade Teacher and MathCounts Coach
Congratulations to the D'Evelyn mathletes who participated in the MathCounts state competition on March 18. Four students competed as a team: Hanbei Bao, Owen Vonne, Sheena Wu, and Justin Wang. Johnson Zhu competed as an individual. Unfortunately, team captain Mariel Bochner was unable to attend due to illness. Overall, the team placed 11th and won the Best Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations Jags! Congratulations to 6th grader Chloe Drachenberg, 7th grader Scarlett Baker, and 8th grader Christian Swenson. Their artwork is on display at the Jeffco Administration Center as part of the Equity & Excellence Art Show. This show features artwork made as a result of studying other cultures during Art class. Go check out their artwork - it will be on display until April 4th. The Jeffco Administration Center is located at 1829 Denver West Drive, Building # 27, Golden, CO. Building hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Congratulations Jag Artists!
Congratulation to Spencer Shelden for qualifying for the State Meet with his fantastic diving performance at the March 10th meet.
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March 31 - Jeffco PTA Scholarship applications are due April 1
April 2 - DriveSafe Scholarship applications are due April 3
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April 6 - Math Placement Testing - Last Names H-O, 4 pm in the cafeteria April 7 - Jamin B Wilson Excellence in Education Award Nomination forms due in Counseling Office by 3:00 p.m. April 8 - Melodrama, 7 pm April 11
April 12
April 17 - April 21 - Spirit Week April 18 - DEF Board Meeting, in the Library 6:00 - 8:00 pm April 20 - Junior High Play April 21
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