GMHS Family Update
February 19, 2021
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Students: Please view the Video Principal Report.
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- Principal's Update
- Student/Teacher/Family Conferences
- Ram Time
- Save the Date
- 21-22 Course Registration
- Assessment
- Student Updates
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- PTA Update
- Counseling & Future Center
- RN & COVID19 Update
- Family Wellness/Assistance
- Social Emotional/Mental Health
- Technology Update
- Athletic Update
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Dear GMHS Students and Families,
This week we received communication from the District regarding planning to move from the Hybrid learning environment to 100% in person Monday through Thursday this semester. Remote students would continue with remote learning at GMHS through the end of the semester.
Here is a general outline that will be used to determine a date for students to return in the 100% in person model:
- On Tuesday of this week, principals were asked to gather input from stakeholders (students, families, staff) on a recommendation for a start date.
- I met with stakeholder groups over the last two days to gather input. If you would like to provide input, please email Colleen Owens no later than Monday by noon.
- Monday afternoon, Dr. Pennell, Dunstan Principal and I are scheduled to meet with our Community Superintendent, the Chief of Schools, and the Interim Superintendent to provide them with the input we receive and a recommendation from our articulation area of a start date. They will be meeting with all articulation areas in Jeffco on Monday.
- The Interim Superintendent will be making the decision for all grades 6-12 and announcing his decision early next week.
- The dates for return to 100% in person being considered:
- Monday, March 8
- Monday, March 15
- Monday, March 22
- Monday, April 5
- Whichever date is announced, GMHS will be ready.
- Details on the transition to 100% in person:
- We will keep the same bell schedule we have now (Monday-Thursday, odd/even block, virtual Ram Time, Fridays asynchronous).
- We are working on adding in person time on Fridays for specific interventions, office hours, Advanced Placement support, CTE classes to continue meeting in person. More information soon.
- We will continue to follow health and safety protocols (screening upon entry, appropriate mask wearing, hand washing, sanitizing classrooms between classes). We will do our best to maintain 6 foot physical distancing, although there may be some classes where this is not possible based on the number of in person students. We will continue with our no hat policy and wearing school IDs so they are visible in the building.
- Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served in a grab n' go format.
- Remote students will continue in remote learning, unless an alternative request is made through a GMHS counselor.
- Hybrid students will move into the 100% in person learning, unless an alternative request is made though a GMHS counselor.
- We will continue to work with families to meet alternative requests, but will be bound by schedules, class sizes, and resources.
- We are working with our remote teachers on when they will return. We do believe that some of our remote teachers will return to teaching in person. We will keep students updated if their remote teacher is returning in person.
- Quarantine guidelines will continue to be followed including contact tracing. It is possible that we may see an uptick in the number of quarantines. Please continue to communicate with us if your student is sick. It takes time to get results of tests which is difficult for us to determine quarantines. Any help you can provide by staying in contact with our school RN is appreciated and very helpful.
- GMHS currently has 477 students who are full remote out of 1120 total students. Hybrid A and B each have approximately 310 students per cohort. We are expecting to have approximately 620 students in the building when we transition to 100% in person.
- As with any transition throughout this pandemic, we ask for your cooperation and support. It may take teachers a little longer to sanitize classrooms between classes, and we need to stay vigilant in maintaining our health and safety expectations to allow everyone in the school to feel as comfortable as possible and engage in learning.
- If you would like to provide your feedback on a start date, please email Colleen Owens at [email protected] by noon on Monday.
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Rams!
Colleen Owens
Principal
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Student/Teacher/Family Conferences
Thursday, February 25 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 26 10:00-12:00 p.m.
To schedule a conference:
Great resource to learn more about Infinite Campus, Office Hours, and more! Check it out!
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- 2/25 3:00-7:00 p.m. Student/Teacher/Family Virtual Conferences
- 2/26 10:00-12:00 p.m. Student/Teacher/Family Virtual Conferences
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3/16 and 3/18 11:00-1:00 p.m. Vision and Hearing Testing
- Each year we screen all freshmen and new to Jeffco students for vision and hearing. We will be completing the screening as follows:
- 3/16 and 3/18 11:00-1:00 p.m. @ GMHS for all freshmen and students new to Jeffco.
- Screening takes approximately 5-10 minutes.
- This screening is for Remote and Hybrid students.
- Questions? Contact Michelle Perdue, Health Aide ([email protected])
- 3/29-4/02 Spring Break
- 4/13, 14, 15 PSAT/SAT (bell schedule will be adjusted for assessments - TBD)
- 5/4-14 AP Testing
- 5/21 (Fri) Graduation (still hoping for Red Rocks Amphitheatre!)
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This week, students in grades 9, 10, and 11 began registering for classes next year. Due to the current situation, students will be completing a Google Form with their choices. At the same time, English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Language teachers will be having a conversation with students and make teacher recommendations as well.
Both the Student Google Form and the Teacher Recommendations are DUE by Friday, February 26.
Watch this video with more information about the Student Google Form. Since students can only submit the form once, they are encouraged to speak with their parent/guardian about their choices. Again, final submission is DUE by Friday, February 26.
This is the first step in the registration process. We will work on class schedules over the next couple of months so there is time for students to talk with their counselor or teachers with any questions.
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SAT/PSAT Testing Information:
As of right now there is not an option to take the SAT virtually. Students only have the option of taking the test using Paper/Pencil in person at GMHS. In order to follow COVID guidelines we are planning to give the SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 9 on three different dates. Students will arrive on their testing date no later than 7:45AM in order to start testing promptly at 8AM. Most students will be finished before Noon.
- 11th - SAT - Tuesday, April 13, 2021
- 10th - PSAT 10 - Wednesday, April 14, 2021
- 9th - PSAT 8/9 - Thursday, April 15, 2021
AP Testing Information:
Mr. Craig is working with our Advanced Placement teachers to determine a plan for administering AP assessments. Look for more information in the next few weeks.
- Administration 1 (May 3–7, 10–12, 14, and 17): Exams are paper and pencil, administered in school.
- Administration 2 (May 18–21, 24–28): Half of the subjects are only paper and pencil, administered in school, and half are only digital, administered in school or taken at home.
- Administration 3 (June 1–4, 7–11): Most subjects are only digital, administered in school or taken at home.
CMAS Science
As of right now there is not an option to take the CMAS remotely.
- 11th - Testing Window is April 12 to May 14
- Will narrow down a specific date soon to not overlap with SAT and AP
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National Honor Society is offering lots of peer tutoring sessions.
This is a student-run organization offering a free service to other Rams. National Honor Society members are volunteering their time to help YOU because they want EVERYONE in RamNation to succeed!
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Lockheed Martin Tutors are back for 2nd Semester. Stay on top of your math and science by using this resource.
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School Meals
- Hybrid In Person
- Monday & Wednesday: 1:40-2:10
- Tuesday & Thursday: 12:15-12:45
- Remote Only Students
- Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
- Jeffco Food Service
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Next Virtual Meeting:
Monday, March 8
@ 6:20 p.m.
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PARENT RAMBASSADORS"
(Ask a GMHS Parent!)
We are GMHS parents who want to help other parents with their questions no matter how big or small because we’ve been there. Whether you are a new parent to GMHS or have been around awhile and have questions, we want to help. Please reach out to us! If we don’t know the answer to your question, we will find it! Find our contact info here!
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THANK YOU GMHS PARENTS!
* Who have adopted staff
* Who donated to the Senior Fridays
* Who donated treats for GMHS students
* For your ongoing support of our community
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Senior Fridays!
- The next SENIOR FRIDAY for the class of 2021 is on FRIDAY 2/26!
- Stop by the GMHS big parking lot between 12:00-1:00pm and drive up by the RAM for a free slice of pizza, cookie and lemonade!
- Bring your ID and your mask!
If you would like to help plan or make a donation to our next Senior Friday,
please contact: Tracy Gibbons
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Congratulations
January PTA Teacher
of the Month!
Mr. Brian Justice
Mr. Justice teaches CLCB (Composition and Literature for College Bound seniors) and Honors English 9. He also sponsors BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care).
Mr. Justice is inspired by his student’s enthusiasm and appreciation for...READ MORE
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Counseling & Future Center |
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Juniors, Parents and Guardians
This is a reminder to please check out college and future planning resources on the Counseling page of the GMHS website. Now is the time to really research with your student what they want to do after high school and create a plan to hit the ground running in August with college applications, etc. I am here to support you in this area, so please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Erin Slaughter, Junior Counselor
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Students talk with a Counselor During Lunch
- Counselors are offering student drop in hours during lunch Monday-Friday.
- Come ask questions and meet other students.
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Parenting with a Life Coaching Mindset
(Free Workshops)
To Register email:
303-656-7708
- Tuesday, March 2nd - Zoom 12 - 1 pm
- Wednesday, March 10th- Zoom 7-8pm
- Thursday, March 18 -Facebook Live 8-8:30 am
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Nicole Collins RN, BSN
Jeffco Public District Registered Nurse
Cell #: (720)618-8490
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COVID 19 UPDATE
- The district requires schools to communicate when their are positive cases of COVID 19 in our school.
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This letter will be included in our Family Updates when we have a positive case in the building during school hours. See below.
"Schools who have had more than one positive case will only be sending this notification letter out once in a two week period. If there are more than one case in a two week period, the numbers will reflect on Jeffco’s Dashboard located here. Dashboard information does lag behind 24-48 hours. If there are 5% or more positive cases in one school in a two week period, there will be additional information sent out to all families with next steps."
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Happy February everyone!
Wishing you all a most wonderful long weekend.
Are you concerned about the health and well-being of the young people in your life, especially regarding substance use? Click here to view this month's Drug Intervention Services newsletter, which has resources, webinars, and programs for you and your family.
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Health Plans
- Even if your student is remote we require up to date medical orders so we can write up health plans even in the student's absence so that we are set for their return whenever that will be...
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Family Wellness & Assistance |
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Apply to help with fees
Although Jeffco is supplying free meals because of the Pandemic, many federal programs and extra counseling support is determined by a school’s percentage of approved APPLICATIONS for free and reduced lunch program. The potential is there for GM to receive more funding and student supports with increased free and reduced lunch participation. Approval also helps you with other school fees. To apply visit: Free & Reduced - JEFFCO Public School Food & Nutrition Services
If you would like to use the Comcast Internet Essential low cost internet access they will ask if you filled out a free and reduced lunch before applying.
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Social/Emotional & Mental Health Assistance |
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HELPFUL RESOURCES for Families/Parents/Students
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Digital Citizenship Community Engagement -
Extra Tech tips:
Learn tips and trick for google calendar.
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Season C Sports begin March 8th!
Students should register on our athletic website by February 22nd.
- Season C: gymnastics, boys' soccer, and volleyball.
- For specific information regarding try-outs, please contact the respective coaches from our directory on the athletic website.
Season C Mandatory VIRTUAL PARENT/ATHLETE/COACH MEETING
- Wednesday, February 24th at 6pm
- For Season C participants and families.
- Your coaches will meet with you after Ms. Sereno's presentation.
- Here is the google meet link:
https://meet.google.com/qiy-fgsx-gbx
You can find all of this information and the meeting link on our athletic website as well!
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We're currently able to stream our events in the gym live with our camera. Follow the details above to get FREE ACCESS! Please note that this is a 3rd party running the program remotely and there may be glitches that we cannot control or fix.
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MEDICAL CLEARANCE FOR CONCUSSIONS & COVID19 POSITIVE: In efforts to ensure our student-athletes are safe and healthy, please note that there is a Return to Play protocol for anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Many know there is a Return to Play protocol for those that have experienced concussions. This is something new that requires a Doctor's clearance to start, so if you have any questions, please contact our athletic trainer, Catherine Ortiz, at [email protected]
**There are other JeffCo schools that offer Ice Hockey, Skiing, and Wrestling which are also Season B sports. Contact the athletic office of the school where your athlete is interested in participating to get more information.
Contact our Athletic Office (303-982-9570) if you have any questions.
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Communication with GMHS
- Main Office: 303-982-9500, Option 0
- Attendance Line: Option 1
- Counseling: Option 2
- Athletics: Option 3
- Financial: Option 4
Technology Questions:
Counselor Contact Information
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