Last week was so much fun! We spent 3 days at Printer Boy Campground with the rest of Foundations. We were lucky enough to get the same space as we did last year with a huge "crater" in the middle. It was a great spot to sit in a circle and process each day. I was super impressed with the helpfulness and leadership of each and every kid. When I woke up on the last day, one group had already packed and deconstructed their tent! So awesome! It was really fun to see the whole advising laughing and playing together.
This week classes begin! On Monday and Tuesday, they will take MAPS testing in math and communications. Tuesday is class registration and on Wednesday it will be the first day of all classes. I think everyone is really excited to start learning. We will also do some trip processing for the next few days in advising. Students will reflect on their goals that they set for the trip and evaluate themselves.
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We are back for the 19-20 school year and I couldn't be more excited! I'm so happy with the group of 8th graders who have stepped up as leaders this week, and the 7th graders who are such positive additions to our advising.
For the last three days, we have been getting to know each other in a lot of different ways! From name games, to team building challenges, to duck-duck-goose, we are learning to work and play together and have a great time doing it! Yesterday, they built their schedules, so be on the lookout for those to sign over the weekend. Next week is going to be a really fun week! On Monday, foundations students will go to Bear Creek Lake to do some further group building and water sports. This is our first community day, and it will allow kids to play in the water since they won't be able to do so on our camping trip. Tuesday we will do some preparation for our beginnings trip by setting goals and talking about any fears and anxieties that might be coming up about being away from home for three days. And finally, we have our beginnings trip! Please make sure you have a packing list for the trip, as it's super important that everyone has their needs met to be comfortable and safe. Ask your students about all the happenings this week, and hopefully they had as much fun as I did! Only 4 more Mondays of school!
Congrats to Noah, Brendan, Keang, and Carson for wrapping their DIGS!
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If you demonstrate leadership in your community, you could be eligible for this scholarship opportunity. Check out more information and apply at https://greenhousescholars.org/our-scholars/become-a-scholar/ International College Options Fair November 15th 6:30-8:30 PM at Dakota Ridge High School. Are you curious about going to an international college? Come check this out. Pre-register at https://ico.gotocollegefairs.com or contact Sarah Hatfield at [email protected] for questions. Mines Intro to Petroleum Class Do you have a strong interest in STEM, have you completed Pre-Calculus, Chemistry and/or Physics and have you attended school in Colorado since your freshman year? You can apply to this program at petroleum.mines.edu/pe-hsprogram or ask Kayla Boster any questions at [email protected]. This is a reminder about our stand-up comic/poet/guest author. Marj will be in Benjamin’s room 1-1:30 on Friday. You can see her stand-up (probably not appropriate for younger students) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocwLGGktFj4 And her website here: marjhahne.com/about-marj-hahne/ Colorado Teen Book Con: What is the Colorado Teen Book Con? Founded by the Tattered Cover Book Store in 2016, this is a full day event with a keynote presentation, a bunch of author panels, and a big author signing party at the end of the day. And food trucks. Of course, food trucks. Books will be for sale throughout the day. This event is free, and is open exclusively to teens, but you must register. Here's a link to more info about the teen book con: https://www.tatteredcover.com/2018-colorado-teen-book-con Our keynote this is is the incomparable JASON REYNOLDS! Community Service opportunity: In school: help out at the Scholastic Book Fair in the library October 15-19th. See Dianne for details. Intensives Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/l2mXc8Css3BCoimX2 Curious Theatre Teen Nights Dinner and Show for $5. Next date is Friday, November 9 and show is The Humans by Stephen Karam. Curious Theatre Curious New Voices Three week program offering daring playwrights the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized artists to create their short plays. Next offering is July 8-28, 2019. Contact Education Director Dee Covington at [email protected] for more info. |
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