GMHS Family Update
December 18, 2020
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- Principal's Update
- Theme of the Week
- Save the Date
- RN Update
- Student Update
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- PTA Update
- Counseling & Future Center
- Family Wellness
- Technology Update
- Athletic Update
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Dear GMHS Students and Families,
We hope this week's update finds you all healthy and doing well. Today the School District sent an email regarding second semester. Here is a link to the email. Grades 6-12 will start on January 6, 2021 in remote learning. The graphic above shows the District plan for returning to in-person learning. The following information is additional clarification on how the decision will be made to return to hybrid learning:
Notes about implementing Hybrid learning for grades 6-12
- The district will continue to monitor virus activity, quarantines, and CDPHE and JCPH advisories about in-person activities. We will continue to assess the start date for grades 6-12 and make the earliest decision possible to begin the start of Hybrid learning.
- The virus impacts older students disproportionately due to higher transmission and contraction rates.
- Secondary schedules often do not allow for use of cohorting as a mitigation strategy.
- The return to a Hybrid model for grades 6-12 is supported by public health officials when Jefferson County reaches Level Orange on the COVID-19 status dial OR with improving metrics in Level Red. The following will also need to be met:
- K-5 schools are operationally stable.
- Jefferson County demonstrates a plateau in case incident rates followed by a decline.
- Schools will use Targeted Contact Identification (TCI) Criteria, seating charts, six feet of social distancing, and require masks as mitigation strategies.
The GMHS staff is continuing our work to refine teacher learning management systems for clarity and communication; we are closely monitoring grades and attendance and identifying ways to engage our students and families as much as possible. Whatever second semester brings, we will be as ready as possible!
- New in January: GMHS Help Line - talk to a live person at GMHS. Monday-Thursday during lunch time. . New in January
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Calendar Committee Survey: The Board of Education approved the 2022-2025 Calendar Committee at their November regular meeting. Please complete this survey (English | Español) on Calendars website, which will help the committee in developing the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school year calendars. Survey closes at noon, Friday, February 5, 2021.
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Family-School Partnership (FSP) Survey Extended: We Need Your Help, #TeamJeffco!We encourage all staff to share the district-wide Family-School Partnership (FSP) survey to your families. The FSP survey will stay open through Sunday, January 3, 2021. Please share this survey with your families if you haven't already. The feedback collected will help our schools serve our students better.
- Please see this weeks' video Principal Report linked above.
As we finish first semester and head into the Winter Break, we thank you for all of your support this year! We hope that your family are able to enjoy some down time and stay healthy safe. See you in 2021!
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Rams!
Colleen Owens
Principal
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Coming in January ...
GMHS Help Line
PARENT, GUARDIAN OR FAMILY LUNCH HELPLINE:
Parents, Guardians or Family who need to speak to a live person can click on the link below. An Assistant Principal and Secretary will be available to answer questions.
For assistance outside of these lunch hours, please call the school at 303-982-9500.
Monday 1:40-2:10pm
Tuesday 12:15-12:45pm
Wednesday 1:40-2:10pm
Thursday 12:15-12:45pm
Meeting ID: 872 5805 8957
Passcode: 637641
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Restore, Refresh, Renew
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The GMHS Staff wishes all of our students and families a healthy and safe Holiday Season! May you Restore, Refresh & Renew! We look forward to starting 2021! Thank you for your support!
- Thank you to Bari Abuhadema, Student Engagement Liaison who led the Holiday food and gift efforts at GMHS! Thank you to our GMHS PTA and the many wonderful GMHS Families who helped make this happen.
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From Bari: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Words can’t describe the appreciation and the gratitude I have, and that has been shown by your generosity to our Green Mountain families in need during these uncertain times, especially during the holiday season. Your warmth and kindness is felt in the GM universe. I want to wish you all the happiest of times with your family and friends. Your responses to these families is proof that we all are in this together. Your warm hearts will make this holiday very merry for so many of our GM families. Thank you and may peace be upon you in the years to come. Happy New Year and may 2021 be the year we all face each other with warm and welcoming hearts. I can’t wait until we have the countdown to take our face masks off and celebrate each other with hugs that will be felt in the entire universe.
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Library Book Checkout Over Break
Students, you may still checkout physical books to read over break!
Here is a quick video to watch about how to search for books and place them on hold with Destiny Discover. We will pull the book off the shelf, check it out to you, and have it ready for pickup at the administration entrance Monday, December 21st and Tuesday, December 22nd from 9am to 2pm.
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Nicole Collins RN, BSN
Jeffco Public District Registered Nurse
Cell #: (720)618-8490
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Please reach out to Nicole Collins, RN for health and wellness support and resources. I am happy to help your student and your family!
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2020-2021 School Year Enrollment
December 8-January 15, 2021
It is helpful to let us know you’re coming back, so we can prepare for next year’s staffing, budget, resources, and more.
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GMHS CREDIT RECOVERY
Opportunity Spring semester starting January 11th for Seniors and Juniors to make up classes for graduation. Freshmen and Sophomores along with Seniors and Juniors will have an opportunity this summer for credit recovery. Please click on this link for more information. Basically start by having your student reach out to their Counselor about which class to take. Their Counselor will then talk with Tommy Craig, Assistant Principal to register your student for the class. This process may take a few days, so please contact your Counselor as soon as possible.
Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) Student Progress Monitoring
Students who are on an ALP will be receiving an email in the next several weeks titled ALP Progress Monitoring. This will ALP students to report their progress on their current goals or open goals if they haven’t done so yet. Secondary ALP Webpage.
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Next Virtual Meeting:
Monday, January 11
@ 6:20 p.m.
Reach out to Lisa Lord, PTA President to receive the meeting link. ([email protected]).
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Become a GMHS PTA Member
Click here GMHS PTA to sign up for the 2020/2021 school year. Once you hit SUBMIT, you will be taken to a page with a "BUY NOW" button where you can pay your $20 membership dues.
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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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Congratulations!
Mr. Morrissette
PTA Teacher of the Month
November 2020
Mr. Morrisette teaches all classes related to Band which includes two concert bands, two jazz bands as well as class guitar. In addition to Band, Mr. Morrisette currently represents the AHP academy on the Academy Leadership Team. He is the coordinator of Marching Rams (Band) and is part of the Performing Arts department.
When asked “what about your students inspires you?”,
Mr. Morrissette replied “this year has proven how truly adaptable students can be. Students have been forced into a tough....
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Counseling & Future Center |
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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychology theory posed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper, “A Theory of Human Motivation.”
According to this theory, all people have needs that must be satisfied. Maslow used a pyramid to describe and categorize these needs, as shown in the figure. Needs on the bottom of the pyramid must be met before needs on the next level can be addressed. This theory goes a long way to describing why some students are thriving during the remote learning while others are struggling. If your family has challenges meeting daily living expenses this does not allow one to focus on academics. Julie Federico our Mental Health Counselor was hired to help with this. To reach her: 303-982-9996 or [email protected].
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- Counselors are offering student drop in hours during lunch Monday-Friday.
- Come ask questions and meet other students.
- Next week we will be talking about preparing for finals and the end of the semester.
- Lunch Drop in
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Every Monday and Wednesday 1:40-2:10pm Join with Google Meet
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Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 pm Join with Google Meet
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Most Fridays 9:00 am. Join with Google Meet
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If you, or someone you know, is struggling with despair, carrying out some simple steps to reduce access to lethal methods will make the situation safer if suicidal feelings arise. Handout: What Families Need to Know.
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The HUB at Foothills Elementary School Foodies is a food/clothing bank that serves as a HUB to the Green Mountain Articulation Area offering FREE food, clothing, and hygiene Items. Please click here for more Info and to get the link for appointments.
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Another Food Resource:
Integrated Family Community Services 3370 South Irving St. Englewood, CO. 80110
Phone: 303 789-0501
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am - 11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm
Available is shelf-stable food, and meat and produce.
Fresh food Drive-thru, produce, milk & meat delivered to the trunk on Wednesday 8:30am-11:30am Best to arrive between 8:30-9:30 on Wed.
There is no appointment needed for either of the services, arrive at location complete a small form and done! You can also pick up a food box for a family member or a friend.
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- Five-Day Food Supply (Up to 12 visits in 12 months)
- Clothing Bank (1 visit per month)
- Household Items (As they are available
- Rental Assistance
- Utility Assistance (Please call 720-407-6674 for availability)
- Connections to Community Outreach Partners
All of our services require an appointment. Same-day appointments may be available, however calling a day or two in advance is recommended.
The appointment line is open Monday – Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Need to talk or chat to someone?
Text “TALK” to 38255 or call Colorado Crisis Services at
1-844-493-8255, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
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Extra Tech tips:
Learn tips and trick for google calendar.
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The start date for Season B has been delayed based on communication with CDPHE. Please read the linked CHSAA update for more specific information. We ask that you still register your athletes for Season B sports (Boys' & Girls' Basketball and Girls' Swim) as planned. Fees will not be charged until after the season officially starts. The Season B Parent/Athlete/Coach Meeting has been postponed. We will post the rescheduled meeting information on our website as soon as we have determined the new date.
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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Season B Parent/Athlete/Coach Meeting has been postponed.
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Communication with GMHS
- Main Office: 303-982-9500
Technology Questions:
Counselor Contact Information
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