10.07.18 SCHOOL MESSENGER

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Hello Cougar Families,

See below for some important announcements and information.  Please take note of our altered schedules next week with Test Fest and Fall Break.

Monday:  7 Period Day

Tuesday:  Advisement, Blocks 2, 4, 5 (Blue Day)

Wednesday:  TEST FEST (9th, 10th 11th)

Thursday:  Blocks 1, 3, 6, 7 (Gold Day)   

Parent Teacher Conferences 3-8pm, gym

Friday:  No School (Fall Break)

Details for these events @ www.evergreencougars.net


Brandon Brekke and EHS School Leadership



Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be held in the EHS Gym this Thursday, October 11th, from 3-8pm.  We look forward to touching base with families on their student's academic progress.  You can click on this LINK to view the floor plan for quick access to the teachers you need to speak to the most.



Fall Choir Concert





Fall Band Concert





Are you ready for TEST FEST this Wednesday, October 10

Please make note that only students testing attend school this Wednesday, October 10th.  Parents do not need to call the attendance line.

ON TEST DAY:

  • Students need to arrive by 7:25 a.m. with their student ID, a calculator and #2 pencils.
  • Freshmen will be done close to 10:45 a.m.  Sophomores and juniors will finish close to 11:30 a.m.  (Students with accommodations will finish at various times.)
  • A limited Lunch will be available in the cafeteria at 11:30 a.m. and busses will run on a normal schedule.
  • Students may leave school when they are finished testing.  Students who need to ride the bus will be supervised in the Commons until buses arrive at 2:30pm.  


Job Openings


Evergreen High School currently has job openings in Food Services, and Campus Security.  All positions offer flexible hours, and competitive pay.  Apply now at JeffcoPublicSchools.org.  Come join our great team!



Love and Logic Classes

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the High Rockies will be hosting FREE classes for supporters of children ages 0-18.  Snacks provided- Graduates will be entered to win door prizes!

Details: 4-6pm: Oct 11, Nov 15, and Dec 13 (2018); Jan 10, Jan 31, Feb 14, Mar 14,
Apr 11 and May 9 (2019)

Place: Conifer Community Church
Please register, Space is limited - [email protected] or 720-722-1577


Fall Play

Fall Comedy



PTSA Event for Dads

CLICK HERE to view the flyer with information for this great opportunity for EHS dads to come together and enjoy a little down time.
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Marching Band Fundraiser




 Jeffco Writing Challenge

The Jeffco Writing Challenge is open to all Jefferson County School students in K-12.  Poetry, short stories, non-fiction or dramas are all welcome.  Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019.  Please no paired grades submitted together. Each writer must do their own work!

To submit your entry, fill out the Entry Form/Permission Slip
Then, 1) send a printed copy of your story and
           2) attach a copy of the permission slip/entry form completed online to:

ENC-JWC
Your child’s grade number
P.O. Box 688
Golden, CO 80402
Question? Call 800-978-4290 or 720-354-1444, or email [email protected]

Check Out This Prompt Especially for High School Students:
In life we encounter many borders:  social, economic, political, geographical, philosophical, metaphysical, etc.  In 500 words or less, share your thinking on “crossing borders.”  Your written submission can be persuasive or creative, prose or poetry, and will be judged on the quality of writing, not on position or viewpoint.

*First place winners in each grade will win $100
*Second place winners will win a $25 Gift Card from Tattered Cover
*Third place winners will win a $15 Gift Card from Tattered Cover


Attention Seniors

Colorado Free Application Day-Oct. 30th
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced that all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado�, and several private institutions, will allow students to apply for FREE on Tuesday, Oct. 30 as part of the inaugural Colorado Free Application Day


Important dates to remember for Yearbook

Senior photos due Friday November 16, 2018

Tribute ads due December 31, 2018

These are pages that traditionally include baby pictures, alternate photos from your senior session, and words of congratulations and encouragement. You will find information on how to order tribute pages on Mrs. Graham’s website. This service is provided by Jostens and is done directly through their website.

Senior quotes due December 31, 2018

Don’t forget to add yearbook to your senior fees.


Youth Farm Stand

The Employability Skills class started the Youth Farm Stand in August.  They are set up near the front entrance of Evergreen High School every Friday afternoon by 2:00 pm and go until 5:00 pm. They will have a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to offer each week through October. Organic pears and Gala apples will be available for a limited time. They also have a large variety of fruits and vegetables each week.  The students are working hard on life skills and would love for you to stop by, say hi, and buy some healthy treats! 
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Delicious Partnership

We are excited to announce a great partnership with our local Illegal Burger at 29017 Hotel Way, Evergreen, CO. 80439.  Mike, the general manager of Illegal Burger, has worked to provide an amazing opportunity to raise money for EHS.  From October 8th-October 14th, Illegal Burger will be giving the school 15% of their gross profits.  Students and families are welcome and just need to bring in an EHS ID card to prove you attend the school.  Also, from here on out, students will receive 10% off their order as long as they show their school ID.  Please support EHS and since you need to eat anyway, why not go to one of the best burger joints in the area?!  Thanks EHS students and families for your support!
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Leanin.team


All students can now book confidential Leanin Counseling Sessions directly on the website.  The website is LeanIn.team and you can book with a group of friends or by yourself. Click HERE to learn more about this opportunity and the group's mission to serve our community.

 Teen Driver Safety Challenge

In celebration of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 21-27), DriveSafe is sponsoring a Teen Driver Safety Challenge Contest and they would love it if Evergreen High School students participated.

From now through October 20th, they will be accepting video submissions focused on the theme: “We all have the ability to influence safe driving habits. Create a video that inspires your peers to drive safely.”

1st Place Prize:   $250 cash plus a free Defensive Skills Day ($249 value)

2nd Place Prize:  $100 cash

3rd Place Prize:   $50 cash

For more information and the Official Rules, visit DriveSafeColorado.com/Challenge and view their video.



Athletics

WINTER ATHLETES - Registration for Winter Sports opens October 15th. Now is the time to make sure your physical is current and have your Statement by Physician completed - you will need to upload this document as part of the registration.  The Athletic Registration must be complete with physical uploaded and verified prior to first day of practice. Athletic Registration is now only available online through the EHS website. Although the registration is not yet open for Winter Sports, you can explore the individual sports' websites, contact the coach, create your Family Account and access the Statement by Physician if needed.

Practices begin 11/12/18

Jeffco Winter Sports:  Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Skiing - Nordic and Alpine, Girls' Swimming and Diving, Wrestling, (Ice Hockey @ Chatfield, Columbine, Dakota Ridge, Ralston Valley, & Standley Lake)

Open Coaching positions -
Alpine Ski Head Coach, Boys Swim Coach, Girls Swim Assistant Coach, Pole Vaulting, and Girls Golf Coach needed.  Interested applicants should contact AD Christian Ramaker, [email protected]

Cougar Claw

Discounted Adult Admission Tickets

The EHS Financial Office has adult admission ticket booklets available at a discount.  Booklets contain 10 tickets for $55.  Not only do you save money, but you don't have to carry cash to the games either!  The tickets do not expire and are good at any regular season Jeffco contest!

This week's Varsity events:

MONDAY, 10/8
Soccer 5:00pm vs. Green Mountain @ Lakewood Memorial Field

TUESDAY, 10/9
Gymnastics 5:30pm vs. Multiple Schools @ Arvada West High School

Volleyball 6:30pm vs. Green Mountain @ Gold Crown Field House-Denver

THURSDAY, 10/11
XC 2:00pm vs. Multiple Schools @ Clement Park

Volleyball 6:30pm vs. Wheat Ridge @ Wheat Ridge High School

Soccer  7:00pm vs. Golden @ Lakewood Memorial Field

SATURDAY, 10/13
Football 11:00am vs. Abraham Lincoln @ DPS Stadium - South High School

 

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