Hello Cougar Families and Happy Sunday,

Great news!

We want to thank the voters of Evergreen and Jefferson County for supporting 5A and 5B, which has made possible this exciting news. Beginning next year, all 5^th and 9^th grade students will be issued school devices, specifically Touch Screen Chromebooks. The devices will follow the students until graduation, with a plan to replace the devices every four years. Central administrators are hard at work outlining all of the logistics, timing, and details. At this time parents of incoming freshmen don’t need to purchase a personal device for their student to use for school next year. Here at EHS, we are hard at work developing training and allocating resources to prepare our faculty for a successful implementation of this initiative. Look for more communication from the district coming soon.

Two additional points here: First, as principal I am acutely aware of both the upsides and downsides to technology in the lives of our kids. At EHS, our goal will not be to use technology for technology’s sake, but to leverage technology where it makes sense to enhance the teaching and learning process.

Second, we are extremely fortunate to have a partner in planning for and funding training for this implementation, the Evergreen High School Education Foundation. The EHSEF has already funded the majority of our Chromebooks, as well as multiple training opportunities for our teachers. Going forward, this group will continue to partner with us in ensuring our teachers have access to opportunities associated with best practices in educational technology. The EHSEF is currently looking for new board members, as many of our current members’ children will be graduating this year! If interested, please contact Board President Dan O’Neil at [email protected].

Thanks all, and see below for additional important announcements and information.

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All students will have an altered schedule this Tuesday To be taken to the family calendar CLICK HERE . You will be able to view the daily schedule for these testing weeks.

APRIL 9:  All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take the PSAT 9, PSAT 10, or the SAT beginning at 7:30 am.  Seniors will report to school at 8am in the auditorium for a graduation informational meeting.  Busses will run as usual and lunch will be available on a very limited basis. All students testing need #2 pencils, a calculator, and juniors need their school ID.

Students testing with ACCOMMODATIONS should plan on being at school longer than their grade level peers, and will likely miss the lunch period.  Please have your student speak to Mrs. Speers if they have specific questions.

• Students can find their room assignment for the upcoming PSAT 9, PSAT 10 and SAT in front of the library and in Main Street behind the Welcome Desk. Please remember to bring two #2 pencils and a calculator for testing as well as be in the assigned room by 7:30am.

APRIL 15 and 16:  Juniors CMAS Science (Please read this linked letter for important testing information.) Testing is scheduled on April 15 from 7:30-9:30 am and April 16 from 7:30-8:30 am. All students will have a modified 7 period schedule on both days. Please note that students who skip these tests or are called out as sick will be expected to make up testing and may be pulled out of class to complete testing. These types of absences are not considered to be a valid form of test refusal. Please contact Mr. Wooten, School Assessment Coordinator, with any questions: [email protected] or 303.982.5145.

Elegant Night at the Museum

2019 PROM

When: Saturday, April 27th, 7 - 11pm

Where: Denver Nature and Science Museum

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

You must have a Student ID to get into Prom.

Make sure to fill out the

Song Selection and Prom Royalty Google form!

And if you want a class shirt fill out the

Google Class Shirt form!

Prom Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online through Jeffco Connect.

Single Ticket $55     Double Tickets $100

Must be purchased before 2:30 pm on Friday, April 26.

Prices will DOUBLE at the door and there will be no discount for two tickets. Students must bring their student ID which will need to be shown at the door.

To purchase tickets without a log in, select the Pay Jeffco Student Fees Without a Login? button. This is located underneath the Jeffco Connect Login box. You may need to scroll down to see it.

Please stop by the Campus Security Office to locate any lost items.  All items not picked up by Friday, April 12th at 2:45 pm will be donated to charity.

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Dear Evergreen Community,

            My name is Jacob Austin and I am a senior at Evergreen High School. This year I am doing a Capstone project with ECHO food bank. Evergreen Christian Outreach (ECHO) is a local, well connected, and well organized non-profit that helps fight hunger and financial stress in Evergreen and surrounding communities. I will be studying with ECHO and my research will come from organizing a food drive coordinated with ECHO and Evergreen High School.

            In Evergreen and nearby communities, ECHO helps 1,248 households, which means over 2,000 people are in need of our help. It is time to give back to this beautiful, supportive, and loving community in which we all live. If you are truly grateful for all you have, and have a little extra to give, please consider helping those that don't have what they need to survive.

            A food drive, starting the week of April 15th, will be hosted in math classrooms at Evergreen High School. Each math teacher has been assigned supplies to collect for ECHO.  Students can bring in the goods to their math class all week. Below are the items each math teacher will be collecting.

Mr. Benson-Ramen noodles

Ms. Berninzoni-Canned tuna/chicken and toothpaste/toothbrushes

Mr. Carver-Peanut butter
Mr. Hamm-Condiments
Ms. Horn-Hearty Soups/Stews and toilet paper
Ms. Hornecker-Canned pasta meals and disposable razors
Ms. Oren-Soap/deodorant/body wash/shave cream and dish soap
Mr. Remec-Sugar and shampoo
Ms. Sherrill-Canned fruit and laundry detergent

Changing the College Conversation from “Getting In” to “Fitting in”

April 15, 2019

6:30pm to 7:30pm

EHS Auditorium

The recent college admissions scandal has brought to light the frenzy that is going on around college admissions. As a society, we’ve bought into the idea that the more selective the college the better it must be, and in order to be set-up for success in life you’ve got to attend one of the "best" schools. Students feel relentless pressure to get high grades and stellar test scores while being a star athlete that does heroic community work. 

It’s time to change the conversation.

During this session we will discuss how the world of college admissions has changed, why it changed, and the need to stop focusing on selectivity and rankings and start thinking about finding colleges that are a fit. Come learn how to approach college planning from a perspective of growth and opportunity, rather than fear and scarcity. Discover how to find colleges where your student will feel comfortable being themselves, and yet will be challenged to learn and grow. 

All Evergreen parents and students welcome.

Presenters:

Jill Athenour is a private college counselor. She has 25+ years’ experience in the education field and has earned the designation of Certified Education Planner (CEP), achieving the profession's highest standard. Jill visits over a dozen campuses each year, attends national conferences, and participates in professional activities and organizations to keep up with college admissions trends. Jill has lived in Evergreen for 27 years and has two children, both of whom graduated from EHS.

Merrie Wrinn is a EHS school counselor with 7 years’ experience. Merrie has earned her MA in school counseling, NCC and LPC. Merrie attends yearly college admission professional development programs and is a member of the College Fairs of Greater Denver. As a school counselor one of her favorite responsibilities is supporting students in post-secondary planning.   

Career Lunches Coming Up this Month:

DriveSafe Driving Schools is pleased to announce the DriveSafe Scholarship Essay Competition.  On May 15^th, DriveSafe will award a scholarship of $1,500 to a high school junior or senior who plans to attend college.  To compete for the scholarship, students must complete the application by April 30th and write a 500 to 650-word essay about safe decision-making and the role it plays not only while behind-the-wheel but in all aspects of life.  The scholarship details and requirements can be found on the scholarship web page: https://www.drivesafecolorado.com/scholarship/

FBI Denver Teen Academies for rising 10^th, 11^th & 12^th

This summer, the FBI Denver Division will be hosting two Teen Academies in Colorado, one in Denver, and another in Colorado Springs. Students selected for the FBI Teen Academy will spend an interactive day with special agents and professional staff participating in both classroom and hands-on activities. Classes will offer an insider look into criminal and cyber investigations, hands-on experience involving evidence collection, and tactical operations, all while learning about the FBI’s core values. After completing the class, students will be more aware of the challenges their communities face and better understand how the FBI serves their community. Teen Academy graduates are encouraged to mentor their peers by sharing the knowledge they have gained through the program. Application, supporting essay, and release form must be received at the FBI Denver Field Office by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2019    https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/news/press-releases/wanted-by-fbi-denver-high-school-sophomores-juniors-seniors-for-teen-academies

CU Denver | Anschutz Department of Bioengineering!
The Bioengineering Open House on the Anschutz Medical Campus is coming up soon!  The event will be Friday, April 19th, from 4-6pm, and is a great opportunity to see the department and learn what the program is all about. Also, BOLT is open for registration! BOLT, the Bioengineering Opportunities and Leadership Training camp, is a perfect opportunity for STEM students - campers get hands-on experience in a fun and action-packed 4 days exploring the field of Bioengineering on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Go to the CU Denver- BOLT Registration website to register.

Life After High School Job Fair in April  - This event is for 9th through 12th graders. Have you given any thought to what your life after high school will look like? Jeffco Public Schools is hosting an annual College and Career fair- Life After High School! There will be information about every type of post-secondary option - community college, university, apprenticeships, military, employers hiring now and for summer, and school/community resources. The fairs are open to all Jeffco students and families (including those who are no longer enrolled).

• Arvada High School
  Wednesday, April 17th
  2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

RYLA - A leadership training camp for any High School Sophomore or Junior sponsored by Rotary International.  All expense paid 5 day conference July 14-July 19 OR July 21-July 26 in Estes Park, CO.   Application deadline is April 15.  Apply www.rmryla.org.

SERVICE ACADEMY DAY in Colorado.  This day is a big event for rising seniors that wish to attend any military academy and later serve as an officer in the respective branch of the military. You’ll learn about the admissions process and nomination requirements. Service Academy Day is April 13^th at 11 am at Denver South High School. Information can be found in front of College & Career.

Outdoor Lab Leaders

EHS 10th and 11th graders, do you remember your experience at Outdoor Lab in 6th Grade? Do you want the opportunity to earn college ready community service that can boost your applications and a week away at Windy Peak in Bailey or Mount Evans? The application for being an Outdoor Lab High School Leader is open. Evergreen Middle School will be going the week of August 26th-30th during the 2019-2020 school year. See Mr. Borkovec in Counseling to fill out an application to be a leader. We need 20 boys and 18 girls so there are plenty of spots open! 

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Warren Tech

Are you passionate about sustainable living, zero waste, urban agriculture, plant biotechnology, agronomy (using plants for food, fuel, fiber and land reclamation)? Do you want to be one of the first students to use a freight farm? Would like to learn more about how to become part of the changing food culture?

This yearlong course will introduce students to sustainable and organic agriculture practices, business agriculture and culinary concepts. 

Program Topics:

• Sustainable/Organic Agriculture Practices:  Biodynamic and Organic Principles
• Introduction to Culinary Concepts: Preserving, Butchery, Vegetable Preparation
• Food and Farm Safety and Sanitation  
• Farm-to-Table Events
• Alternative Agriculture Methods Hydroponics and Aquaponics
• Land Use: Urban Agriculture, Soil Science, Crop Planning
• Water Use
• Urban Agriculture
• Plant Biodiversity
• Agribusiness: Marketing Union Station Farmers Market

Apply NOW for the 2019-2020 school year:  http://www.warrentech.org/home

Each year EHS proudly recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of our graduating seniors by collecting scholarship award offer letters. Both accepted and declined. The monetary total is presented at both Senior Academic Awards Ceremony and Graduation.

Please have your senior submit ALL scholarship award offer letters that come from a prospective school to Michelle Yeager no later than Monday, April 29, at 2:30pm. Please indicate clearly whether the offer is accepted or declined. Accepted scholarships will be printed in the Senior Academic Awards Program.  

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Athletics & Activites 

Spring Athletes and Parents:

iPerc (Indoor Percussion) is going to state!!  Our amazing iPerc team will be traveled to the Air Force Academy on Saturday, 4/6 to be one of the elite indoor percussion teams competing for the top prize!  We had iPerc perform during our winter sports and activities celebration prior to spring break and they were incredible!  Congrats to the entire iPerc team and a special thanks to their instructor, Todd Carrasco!

Home Varsity Games- Week of 4/8

Mon., 4/10- Girls Golf League Match @ Deer Creek Golf Course, 9:00 a.m.

Tues., 4/9- Girls Tennis vs. Dakota Ridge @ EHS Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

                  Boys LAX vs. Cheyenne Mountain @ EHS Turf Field, 6:30 p.m.

                  Girls Soccer vs. Wheat Ridge @ NAAC (North Area Athletic Complex), 7:00 p.m.

 

Wed., 4/10- Girls Tennis vs. Bear Creek @ EHS Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

 

Thurs., 4/11- Baseball vs. Green Mountain @ Baseball Field, 4:00 p.m.

 

Fri., 4/12- Girls Tennis vs. Conifer @ EHS Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

                 Boys LAX vs. Air Academy @ EHS Turf Field, 6:30 p.m.

                 Track and Field Invitational @ Fairview High School, 3:00 p.m.

 

Sat., 4/13- Boys Swim and Dive vs. Ralston Valley, @ Wulf Rec, 3:30 p.m.

An Exciting Message from a Community Member and our area’s Field Hockey Assistant Coach

My name is Meghan Hollenbach and I am an assistant coach for the Dakota Ridge High School Field Hockey team. This team actually accounts for all students in Jefferson County, which is why I'm reaching out to the community!

Last season we didn't have any interest from students in the Evergreen or Conifer school district and we want to try and advertise this great fall sport to more girls in the hopes that they want to come out and play!

In the fall, we practice down at the Rooney Road Sports Complex after school from 5pm - 7pm. I do live and work in Evergreen and commute down to the field after work, so I know it's a bit further of a drive than practices in other sports might be, but depending on interest we might be able to organize carpools or something!

Regards,

Meghan Hollenbach

If you have interest in this amazing sport and opportunity, please contact Head Coach Jessica Summers at [email protected]!  Looking forward to seeing you all out on the field next fall!

Announcements

 

Student Senate Application Process Open for the 2019-2020 School Year

Calling all leaders!!  We are excited to announce the opening of our Senate membership process for the 2019-2020 school year!  No previous student council experience is necessary!  We are looking for incoming 9^th grade-incoming 12^th grade students to join our team.  Prerequisites include a thirst for positively impacting Evergreen High School, our greater community, and the world!  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on how you can be a contributing member to Student Senate.  Please see our Co-Student Body Presidents, Sydnee Warren or Lily Mott if you have any questions.  Of course, you can also ask any of our current Senators or Mr. Ramaker for more information.  Please see Ms. Krupka in the main office for an application.

 

Cheer Team 2019-2020

We are looking to form a cheerleading team!  We will build the team this spring and hope to have the team up and running for our fall sports season.  We are in need of support as we start this new team.  We are looking for a cheer coach, 8-12 cheerleaders, and booster support, mainly a booster president to start this work.  This is exciting news as we continue to grow our athletic programming here at EHS.  Please call AD, Christian Ramaker, at (303) 982-0489 or email at [email protected].

 

Open Coaching Positions

Cheerleading coach and boys golf coach

National Letter of Intent

The next and last letter of intent ceremony for the 2018-2019 school year will be on Wednesday, April 17^th.  Please call or email Ms. Kristen Krupka, athletic and activities secretary, at (303) 982-5105 or [email protected] to notify us of your student athletes exciting news!

 

Team Websites

Each team manages their Team Websites.  You will find the most recent information there.  They are all linked to the EHS Athletic website, but here too are the links.

Baseball: https://www.ehscougarbaseball.com/

Girls Golf: http://2018ehsgirlsgolf.weebly.com/

Boys Lacrosse: http://ehslax.assn.la/

Girls Lacrosse: http://ehswlax.assn.la/

Girls Soccer: http://www.ehssoccer.net/

Boys Swim: https://ehsboysswimming.weebly.com/

Girls Tennis: https://ehscougarstennis.weebly.com/

Track: https://evergreenhighschooltrackandfield.weebly.com/

 

 

RESULTS

Boys Lacrosse has started the season 1-2 overall, battling some tough opponents.  They lost their first game against Fairview by one point (7-6), but came back at beat Battle Mountain on 3/22 by a score of 10-9.  What a great game as they came from behind, in a complete team effort, to take down the Goliath Battle Mountain.  Just this past week, the team had a disappointing loss on Fairview’s turf, losing 15-6.  The Coug’s are ready to be back on their home turf this upcoming week with their first two home contests against Cheyenne Mountain and Air Academy!  They headed up to Vail Mountain on 4/5 for a tough match against Vail Mountain.  Results to come….. 

Girls Lacrosse had a busy week with four varsity matches in a week!  In their first game of the season, Evergreen had a sizable win over Thompson Valley, defeating them 16-2!  The very next day they traveled down the hill to Bear Creek where they beat them 13-2.  On to Chatfield just two days later, where they had a disappointing loss, 15-6.  Lauren Spence’s defense was top notch with had 17 saves in the Chatfield game.  The girls wish they had another shot at that one, but they will have another chance to show their dominance when they travel to Pine Creek on Saturday, 4/6.

Girls Soccer came from behind in exciting fashion to beat Conifer 3-2 in overtime at the Mountain Bowl last Tuesday.  They were down 0-2 with ten minutes to play and but came out on top! One goal by Kelly Shaub and two goals by Luisa Weiner including the game winner in OT.

The girls beat Air Academy 4-3 on Thursday, coming from 1-3 down in the last 25 minutes to win the game in regulation.  Luisa Weiner again had the game winner! Kelly Shaub, Myla Stewart and Rami Rapp all had goals as well. 

It takes a lot of heart to come from behind to win games and this group did it twice in three days!

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Evergreen Girls Golf competed in the Jeffco League tournament at the Broadlands Golf Course on Wednesday last week in a field of 45 varsity girls representing ten Jeffco 4A teams.  Evergreen was led by Kate Lisle who fired an 88, followed closely by Riley Roberts and Lainey Urbas at 93 and 94, respectively. Lainey added an exclamation point with her first ever Eagle on the 272 yard hole 16 (picture). Evergreen took 2^nd Place at the tournament behind Littleton, but good enough to move the Evergreen girls into first place in the Jeffco League for the spring season. The varsity girls compete in their next Jeffco League tournament on Monday at 9 AM at Deer Creek Golf Club at Meadow Ranch.

Evergreen girls played Monday, April 1 at Heritage Eagle Bend in the Grandview Girls Invitational. The tournament was a best ball partner event which provided a great opportunity for all the golfers to experience high school competitive golf.  Junior Rachel Malpass had an individual score of 104. She partnered with freshman Élan Lamas, playing in her first 18 hole tournament. Sophomore Merin Voelker partnered with freshman Jordan Crawford in the best ball format.  The course was a difficult, hilly layout which proved to be challenging for many players in the tournament. Overall it was nice opportunity for the newer members of the EHS Girls golf team to play together in a supportive environment.

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Cougar Baseball

Varsity has been playing a heavy 5A competitive schedule is currently 5-4. Cougars traveled by bus to Arizona during the Spring Break and played 3 games and held a number of practices on H.S. fields.  They also traveled on Friday to the Western Slope. But will be home this week.

 

Congratulations is due to Will Kapner who is currently ranked #1 for 4A all Jeffco teams with a Batting Average of .625 (15 hits on 24 at bats in 33 plate appearance).  Kapner is also ranked #2 in all 4A Jeffco with an .679 OBP with 7 walks, 1 Sacrifice, 1 Hit by Pitch and 15 Hits at 24 At Bats.

 

Kudos to Bryce Pearson who is ranked #1 in 4A Jeffco with 3 Homeruns in 9 games played.  Includes 1 three run HR and 2 Grand Slams that were hit in one game against 5A Highlands Ranch H.S. when Evergreen beat them 18-3 on 4/2.  Pearson had 9 RBIs that game.  Pearson currently holds the #1 ranking for 4A all Jeffco for RBIs at 15 and is ranked 7^th with a .679 Slugging Percentage. 

 

All these accomplishments have been made even though Evergreen is the only 4A Jeffco Team whose field is still not playable due to the wet Spring we are experiencing. Let’s get out and show some EHS spirit at their 1^st home games this week vs Green Mountain and D’Evelyn.

EHS Track

Results for our distance runners at the Jeffco Qualifier on 3/20:

Tristan Wickland, Oliver Barwell, Collin Sczuch, Will Babcock

Boys 4x800 8:23.49.  Close but in 2018 it took 8:17 to qualify for state.  They are currently 3rd in 4A.

 

Broomfield 3/23:

Bri Teegarden: 5:26 in the 1600.  That moves her from #11 to #9 on the EHS Top 20 list

Collin Sczuch: 4:39 in the 1600.  In 2018 it took 4:27 to qualify for state.  Currently he is setting #17 (18 qualify)

3/8: 10:07 in the 3200. Puts him #17 on the EHS Top 20 list

3/23: 9:55 in the 3200   Moves him to #14 on the list. In 2018 it took 9.45 to qualify for state).  Currently he is setting 8th (he was 5th at Broomfield in 4a)

Lanie Sczuch: 5:12.24 in the 1600 (3rd place).  Puts her #2 on the EHS Top 10 list. In 2018 5:12.86 qualified for state - this MIGHT keep her in.

11:05.22 in the 3200 (2nd place).  Lanie now holds the EHS school record!  In 2018, 11:35 qualified for state.  She should be secure.

 

All results are forwarded to Milesplit:

https://co.milesplit.com/teams/14917-evergreen-high-school

 

The official leader board is at:

https://www.maxpreps.com/leaders/girls-track-field/long+distance,1600+meter/colorado/class-4a

https://www.maxpreps.com/leaders/track-field/long+distance,1600+meter/colorado/class-4a