By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
Prom Season Next week, April 17-21, D’Evelyn students will have their Prom Spirit Week, which culminates in the Prom on the evening of Saturday, April 22nd, and After Prom festivities in the late night / early morning hours of April 22nd and 23rd. This year, the Prom will be at Glenmoor Country Club, and we wish all D’Evelyn students attending a wonderful evening of fun with their friends. After Prom will be hosted at the Ridge Recreation Center, which will be transformed considerably to suit the needs and interests of D’Evelyn students. Both events are sure to be exceptional. Big thanks to all of the parents, students, faculty, and staff that will make Prom and After Prom so great this year. In this time from here on leading up to Prom and the end of the school year, I ask for your support and consideration in encouraging your students to make safe, appropriate choices. A primary function of our school is to ensure student safety and health. Too often, during the spring Prom season, we hear of those tragic accidents involving teenagers, changing the lives of so many forever. Here at D'Evelyn, we will remind students of all the safe options available to them and the good decisions they can make to ensure a safe and enjoyable Prom celebration. In addition, this time of the school year is also known for students to lose focus on academics with the distraction of the many events and activities leading to the end of the school year. For the senior class, this can be disastrous for some students. But for all students, this could be the difference between ending the school year in an unexpected and undesirable predicament, versus ending on a high note. Please help us by encouraging your student(s) to stay engaged and finish the school year with their best effort. I look forward to seeing many D’Evelyn students and families at the Prom and After Prom events as well as our other end-of-year celebrations and activities. This time annually serves as a highlight of the year, and the beginning of the very busy conclusion to the school year. Junior High Student Social Skills Monitoring During the final week of April, school staff will be conducting a short assessment of student competencies on social-emotional skills. For more information about this assessment, please read the Junior High Student Social Skills Monitoring segment that appears later in this issue of Jag Tracks. The letter provides a thorough explanation of the purpose and process for the assessment. Additionally, the instructions for parents who choose to “opt-out” your student(s) are also included in the letter.
By: Ann Lisa Seanor, Senior Montages Coordinator
Senior Parents, senior montages needed to be turned in at the counseling office by April 21. Please pick up your poster board and instructions at the counseling office. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your student’s achievements.
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
As we get further into the spring season and warmer weather, we would like to remind parents and students about our dress code expectations. When families choose to send their students to D'Evelyn they are expected to follow the school policies. If every family makes sure that their child/ren is/are following the dress code guidelines below, it will help us maintain our high behavior expectations. Please take the time to review the dress code with your kids. The most common violations have been students wearing hats (hoods of their hoodies), shirts exposing the midriff, and shorts that don’t fully extend to cover the mid-thigh. We need your help in making sure that the dress code expectations are met. Thank you for having those hard conversations with your kids.
By: Greg Kottcamp, Assistant Principal
Parents, we need a few more microwaves for the students to use in the cafeteria during lunch. Last year, some parents contributed microwaves. Unfortunately, two out of the four microwaves stopped working due to wear and tear. If you have a spare working microwave sitting around your house that you are willing to donate to the school, please bring it by the front office.
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
The D’Evelyn community is and has always been committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all. This includes not only being attentive to academic growth but also recognizing that the social and emotional growth of students is critically important. What we know and research confirms is that there exists a direct connection between student’s emotional well-being and their academic performance. We are dedicated to creating support linked directly to the assessed needs of our students and are excited about the opportunity to systematically screen the social and emotional skills of all our students. We will be using the Social Skills Improvement System™ Social-Emotional Learning Edition Screening/Progress Monitoring Scales (SSIS SEL) to screen 6th through 8th-grade students' social-emotional competencies. The SSIS-SEL Edition Screening/Progress Monitoring Scales is a strength-based tool for screening and progress monitoring social and emotional competence. Teachers are asked to score each student in their class in six areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and motivation to learn. Data collected from the screener and scoring information for individual students will remain at D’Evelyn and all information will be kept confidential. The information acquired through the screener will guide our development of school-wide, small-group, and/or individual interventions. You will be notified if your child is invited to join a small group or individual intervention. If you would like more information or if you have questions at any time, you are welcome to contact Suzanne Roberts, Social Emotional Learning Specialist at 303.982.2632 or[email protected] Should you prefer that your student not be screened at this time, please print Decision to Opt Out, complete it, and return it to the D’Evelyn Counseling Office. No action is required if you are comfortable with this screening and/or are not opting out at this time.
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month winners for the month of March. 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. Gemma McIntyre - 11th Grade Gemma is a force multiplier of positivity. Her respect for teammates and coaches is unparalleled. She is a source of enthusiasm & a leader amongst her peers. She holds a 4.0 GPA and is equally excited about her accomplishments in the classroom and the field. - Coach Plyler, Head Girls Soccer Coach
Spencer Sheldon - 12th Grade
As 1 of 12 events, diving is a crucial aspect of our swimming & diving team's success. Spencer Sheldon has been an integral part of the AquaJags for the past 4 years. He has established himself as a leader on the team and amongst his competitors. Within the first two meets, Spencer quickly qualified for 4A state, an accomplishment he has achieved every year of competition. As a sophomore and junior, he placed 6th & 5th at 4A State. He will be a key player for the AquaJags at League and State in his final year. Spencer's attention to detail and ability to take critiques and apply them effectively to his diving are the biggest contributors to his overall success. He is incredibly supportive of his teammates as well as makes every effort to get to know and cheer for his competitors at meets. Spencer embodies what we want all AquaJags to strive to be: a fierce competitor with exemplary sportsmanship and work ethic.
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April 28 - No School for Students, Potential Snow Make Up Day April 30 - Plumbline Scholarship nominations due May 1 - Start of AP Tests May 2
May 3 - High School Instrumental Concert, 7 pm May 4
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
One notable component of our school function in April will be frequent standardized testing. This is the month that we complete our CMAS and SAT/PSAT testing. You will soon receive grade-level-specific Messenger communication later this week about our unique schedule and plans for testing. I would like to recognize D'Evelyn Assistant Principal Dan Wille for his efforts to design an efficient testing schedule that minimizes the negative impact on instructional time in a manner that will best support our students. Additionally, the implementation of the schedule could not happen without the assistance of Greg Kottcamp, Jon Watson, and Joel Jacobsen who are overseeing the actual testing in Mr. Wille's absence. We are grateful for the level of support offered by D'Evelyn community members when standardized testing occurs. While we make no adjustments to our curriculum or instructional plan to sway with changing expectations in state-mandated tests, we do believe that the liberal arts education offered to our students supports their ability to be successful on these upcoming tests. We ask for your partnership in encouraging your child to submit their best efforts during our testing season to demonstrate their learning and academic growth over the course of this school year. The test that students are taking is dependent upon grade level:
Some Reminders Please have students leave their cell phones, smart watches, or anything that can send or receive a transmission at home, in their car, or in their locker. If a cell phone rings during the testing, the student's exam will be collected and they will not be able to complete the test. Additionally, other students' test scores may be invalidated so it is important to not bring cell phones to the testing area. Juniors taking the SAT without the writing section will be free to quietly exit the building and go home after the testing session is complete. We appreciate your support and flexibility for these required state assessments. Please join us in extending best wishes to your student(s) for a successful testing season. We look forward to seeing the results of the great work by D'Evelyn students. The calendar dates for each of the tests for each grade level are below.
Again, thank you for all your support, and look for a more detailed communication later this week with specific start and dismissal times and other information specific to your student's grade level assessments.
If you have questions or need any clarification on the logistics, please feel free to contact the D'Evelyn Main Office at 303-982-2600.
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.
Juniors, get a huge head start on your college essay. Mr. Jacobson will be leading a College Essay session during 7th hour on April 18th in E100. He will help you start brainstorming what you can write about so that you can get your college essay done over the summer!
By: Ann Lisa Seanor, Senior Montages Coordinator
A big thank you to the 60% of Seniors who've already picked up their Senior Montage poster boards from Crystal in the Counseling Office. For that other 40%, give yourselves and your parents this opportunity to celebrate your achievements and your journeys to make it to this point! Stop in, say hello to Crystal, and grab a poster board and instructions. It'll be fun!
By: Jenna Spendlove, DEF Executive Director
Prom We are thrilled to announce the D'Evelyn Junior / Senior High School Prom! Details are as follows: Saturday, April 22, 7 pm - 11 pm Glenmoor Country Club 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Tickets - $25/person Tickets must be purchased and picked up during lunch on April 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st. Tickets will not be sold after those dates. The Prom and After Prom waivers are now a combined electronic form. Please fill out ALL forms, even if only planning on attending one event. All waivers need to be signed by both student and parent and must be submitted by Friday, April 14th to purchase tickets.
After Prom After Prom is a parent-sponsored/supervised event with games, food, drink, a rock wall, and swimming which provides a fun and safe setting for our students. It also serves as a goodbye party for our Seniors. You can attend After Prom if you do not attend Prom. Students should bring their suits and there will be a place to store their suits and other items. Details are as follows: April 22 & April 23, 11 pm - 3 am The Ridge Recreation Center 6613 S Ward St, Littleton, CO 80127 Tickets - $25/person Tickets must be purchased and picked up during lunch on April 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, or 21st. Tickets will not be sold after those dates. The Prom and After Prom waivers are now a combined electronic form. Please fill out ALL forms, even if only planning on attending one event. All waivers need to be signed by both student and parent and must be submitted by Friday, April 14th to purchase tickets.
Funding for After Prom comes from parent donations, ticket sales, and a significant contribution from the D'Evelyn Education Foundation. We need many volunteers and donations to ensure its success. Sign up to volunteer or donate needed items. We are currently looking for people to shadow a team leader this year to take on the planning for the next prom. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with other D'Evelyn Families and participate in a long-standing D'Evelyn tradition. Please contact Wendi Graper @ [email protected] if you're interested in a rewarding position on the After Prom Committee.
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 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 via email 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 March. They were chosen by the World Language Department. Jonathan Baker - 8th grade Jonathan Baker is an amazing young man. The first hour is not easy on anyone but Jonathan is always ready to do what it takes to learn and be successful. He always comes with his book, notebook, and pen, and even with a smile. Even when it's hard Jonathan is not afraid to participate. He is an example to our class and I'm proud of him. -Mr. Sabre, French Teacher
Emery Nguyen - 8th grade
Emery is a fantastic student. She loves to think, and she's always happy to share what she's thinking, whether with the whole class or with teammates in collaborative work. She has very high expectations of herself and asks excellent questions that make clear her deep and nuanced understanding of tough concepts. Emery's drive to succeed and excel is impressive. Perhaps more importantly, it never gets in the way of her ability to enjoy herself and to be a good classmate and friend. She comes to class each day with a smile and an open mind, ready to tackle with enthusiasm whatever is thrown at her. -Ms. Bowman, Latin Teacher
Yanjin Lin - 9th grade
Yanjin's dedication to academic excellence is truly remarkable. I've never had a student show more commitment toward accuracy in learning the Spanish language than Yanjin does. She reaches out to me regularly to ask for clarification on homework and written assessments outside of school, and this level of effort amazes me. She is a kind and respectful person, and I can count on her to be on-task and engaged during class. I'm grateful for her hard work and determination to succeed. -Ms. Mozingo, Spanish Teacher
Carson Stephens - 9th grade
Carson Stephens is a fantastic Spanish 2 student who always gives his best. His calm and steady nature helps him excel and tackle difficult concepts in grammar. I thoroughly enjoy having him in class and appreciate his respectful and hardworking demeanor. Keep up the good work! -Mrs. Bender, Spanish Teacher
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Congratulations to the Heart of D'Evelyn winners for the month of March. 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. Jett Cowee - 11th grade Jett has such a positive attitude and is a great contributor in US History class. He always responds kindly to his peers and staff members. Jett also works hard outside of school, working in the winter and running track and cross country almost year around. He has a very busy schedule but manages to stay focused and committed to his studies. He is truly one of the kindest students I have ever had in class. -Mrs. Newell, Social Studies Teacher
Myla Seda & Aubrey Hummel-Giddens - 7th Grade
Myla and Aubrey both helped a student in need a few weeks ago. They were efficient, calm, and did exactly what they should do in an emergency situation. They also continued on with their day, truly exuding what a good citizen looks like caring and responsible. Way to go, ladies! -Mrs. McCaslin-Hahn, Math Teacher
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Please join us in congratulating the March Teacher of the Month, Chris Davis. Chris is an outstanding member of our community and is dedicated to the school. He was nominated by students, staff, and parents. Chris is in his 2nd year teaching at D'Evelyn as the Math 6 and Math 7 Teacher. Below is what people nominating him said:
Congratulations Chris! Thank you for being such a valuable member of our community!
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April 23 - Student-View Scholarship application due April 24
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April 28 - No School for Students, Potential Snow Make Up Day April 30 - Plumbline Scholarship nominations due
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
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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
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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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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
By: Dr. Rob Bishop, Principal
The first weeks of March in any school year is always filled with transitions. On both the Senior High School and Junior High School fronts, we have nearly completed the task of registering our current students and welcoming our newest families to D’Evelyn. While course selection for the next school year gives us a small peek into next year, we are reminded that there is much more to happen this school year. This is marked by many recent events these past weeks and yet another transition of sports seasons from winter to spring. I want to extend a huge thank you and job well done to our Student Council for conducting several school-wide events during Wish Week. I especially want to recognize the entire student body and the D’Evelyn Community for the generosity displayed by raising over $20,000.00 to support our Make-A-Wish kid, Luka. Your generosity will help Luka’s wish to surf the waves of Hawaii come true. My congratulations to all student-athletes who have competed this winter season in cheerleading, boys and girls basketball, and girls swimming and diving. An added shout-out to our girls basketball team who will be competing this week in the 4A State Basketball Final Four. Catch the Lady Jags in action at the Denver Coliseum on Thursday, March 9 with an 11:00 a.m. tipoff. You can catch the action of spring sports (boys volleyball, baseball, boys swimming and diving, girls soccer, girls tennis, girls golf, and girls and boys track and field) as these seasons have just begun. Best of luck to all spring sports student-athletes! We have been just as busy with many other activities and events, including a fabulous stage production of the musical Amelie. The performances by our student actors, vocalists, and instrumentalists were outstanding. And the production and tech crew saw to all the details that made each performance go off without a hitch. Congratulations and thank you to all involved! Don’t miss our series of Junior High and Senior High school band and orchestra concerts this week (see the school calendar for dates and times). Our Speech and Debate team, Mock Trial team, MathCounts team, Forensics team, Winter Guard, and students participating in vocal and instrumental honor ensembles have all represented D’Evelyn high school proudly and impressively. Your commitment to these co-curricular activities is noticed and appreciated. As you can see, it's been a winter full of events and activities and all participating students have represented our school competitively and proudly. Stay tuned as we enter the spring season I am sure more success and accomplishments are to come. A Note From Our Girls Head Basketball Coach - Chris Olson Starting way back in November, 359 high school girls basketball teams dreamed of playing the final week of the season and making it to the Final Four. In six classifications, only 24 teams will fulfill that dream, and the Jags are thrilled to be 1 of them! For only the 3rd time in school history, D'Evelyn girls basketball will play for a chance to go to the state championship game. This team has been phenomenal all year and is playing great at the right time of the year. Help us keep it going by supporting us next Thursday, March 9, at 11 am at the Denver Coliseum, when we play the #3 seeded University Bulldogs. We'd love to have you in person - it was awesome to see so many former and future players and their families at the Great 8! Even positive energy watching on the NFHSNetwork helps. Tickets and parking passes can be purchased here. Thanks, as always, for your support. GO JAGS!!
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Seniors and Senior Families, we are three months away from Graduation and the end of the D’Evelyn journey for the Class of 2023. This is an exciting time for all involved, but also a stressful one. D’Evelyn wants to make sure that everyone is on the same page and has all of their questions answered before we go into Spring Break. On Tuesday, March 14th at 7:00 pm in the D’Evelyn Auditorium, a mandatory Senior parent meeting will be held. During this meeting, we will cover information about Senior events throughout the rest of the school year. This includes but is not limited to: Senior Banquet, Senior Finals, Baccalaureate, Prom, After Prom, and Graduation. Additionally, the Senior Contract will be distributed and reviewed. We want to make sure that everyone enjoys the end of their time at D’Evelyn, and we have learned in the past that having a Senior Contract is the best way to ensure that everyone in the D’Evelyn community has a good spring. We look forward to seeing all of you in the Auditorium on Tuesday, March 14th. If you have any questions before this meeting, please reach out to Assistant Principal Eric McCaslin-Hahn ([email protected])
By: Eric McCaslin-Hahn, Assistant Principal, Athletics and Activities Director
Reserve your seats at the Senior Banquet ASAP! On Wednesday, May 17th the D’Evelyn Class of 2023 will have their Senior Banquet at the Denver Marriott West. The festivities will start at 6:00 pm. During the evening we will celebrate Senior awards, scholarships, musical performances, and speeches by Seniors and D’Evelyn Staff. Dinner will be served for all in attendance. Because of limited space, each Senior will be able to purchase a ticket for themselves, and 2 parents/guardians. Tickets are $35 each. Extra tickets are not available. To purchase your tickets, please contact D’Evelyn’s Financial Secretary, Nader Sheikhan: 303-982-1894. If you have any questions about the evening, please contact Beth Raczynski: 303-982-1890. Seniors should be receiving an invitation in their Social Studies class.
By: Wendi Graper, DEF After Prom Chair
Senior Parents, we are currently searching for a volunteer to coordinate the Senior Montage project. The project involves creating a photo collage of highlights from the students' lives and will require tasks such as sending out communications, creating an electronic slide show and hanging the montages at their designated display location. Detailed instructions and samples will be provided to you. If you are interested in assisting with this particular project or have any questions, please email [email protected].
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March 13 - Career Speaker: Ms. Violet Minnella, Technology Sales (Cybersecurity and telecommunications) March 14
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March 28 - SAT Prep Course offered through Mindfish, 1:45 to 3:15 pm in the Counseling office March 29 - SAT Review Sessions with Mrs. Weber, during 7th hour March 30
March 31 - Jeffco PTA Scholarship applications are due |
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