GMHS Family Update
March 19, 2021
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Students: Please view the Video Principal Report.
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- Principal's Update
- Ram Time
- Senior Update
- Save the Date
- Student Update
- Library Update
- PTA Update
- Future Center
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- Counseling
- RN & COVID19 Update
- Family Wellness/Assistance
- Social Emotional/Mental Health
- Technology Update
- Athletic Update
- Jimmy Suds Carwash Fundraiser
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Dear GMHS Students and Families,
The storm this week did a number on our school. Besides the major accumulation of snow, our power was knocked out due to snow leaking through a roof top HVAC unit causing overheating and partial power shutdown.
- The leak covered a large section of the second floor hallway.
- With the construction fencing, we were unable to access most of our snow removal equipment and our custodians had to make due with shovels and a couple of snow blowers.
- We want to thank the custodial staff at Dunstan MS who allowed us to use their tractor and provided additional personnel to help us.
- GMHS has been short between 3-4 of our 7 custodians this year due to staffing shortages in other schools around the district.
- It really came down to our Facility Manager, Jason Monson (who started in his position at GMHS last week), our Night Head Custodian, Dillon McConkey and our part time custodian, John Cogswell to clear the majority of the snow and prep entrances for a home girls' basketball playoff game on Tuesday evening and be ready for students to return on Wednesday!
- Power was restored around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
- Today we had district crews out to remove more snow so hopefully we will have complete access soon.
Hearing & Vision Screening
- Due to the schedule adjustments this week, we were not able to conduct the Hearing & Vision Screening. So, we will try again.
- Wed. April 7 and Thursday April 8
- Through freshmen social studies classes. Students new to Jeffco will be contacted individually.
- Remote students are invited to come to the school on either day. We are coordinating time in the afternoon on these days and will communication once we confirm times.
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Questions? Contact Michelle Perdue, Health Aide ([email protected])
Mountain Momentum
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Senior Capstone: Congratulations to our Seniors who presented to
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Wrestling: Congratulations to Isaias Estrada who has a perfect 15-0 record this season in wrestling and just earned back to back State Championships. Isaias attends GMHS and wrestles for Thomas Jefferson HS.
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Skiing: Congratulations to the following GMHS students who competed in the State Alpine Skiing Championships with the Evergreen HS Ski Team.
- Sofie Morgan
- Kendall Morrison
- Emmie Barton
- Sofie Morgan
- Evan Morrison
- Grahm Tuouy-Gaydos
- Brynn Willis
- Lia Young
- Evergreen HS Girls' Ski Team placed 8th in State.
- Evergreen HS Boys' Ski Team placed 6th in State.
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Hockey: Congratulations to our GMHS students who complete on the Columbine, Chatfield HS Hockey Programs.
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Brandon Grishman - Chatfield HS
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James Gray - Columbine HS
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Teagan Henwood - Columbine HS
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Jacob Mahoney - Columbine HS
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McLeod Olson - Columbine HS
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Owen Salaver - Columbine HS
If I missed anyone, please let me know. We are proud of all of our Rams! Congratulations.
March 29-April 2 - Spring Break
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Rams!
Colleen Owens
Principal
COVID 19 UPDATE
The district requires schools to communicate when there 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 over a two week period. 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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New Auxiliary Gym - In Progress - Flooring arrives next week! |
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Junior Achievement presenting in Ram time.
These are opt in presentations you will not want to miss!
March 25th 12:50: My Financial Future and Debt
Shawn Murphy from Sallie Mae will provide information on financial literacy around types of debt and decisions to make for adding it onto your budget. Meeting link: http://meet.google.com/jtj-xkey-axf
Thursday 4/8 The Navy is coming to present during Ram Time (optional).
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We had some technology issues with the RamTime graphic this week. We will have it back in next week's newsletter! |
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SENIOR UPDATE:
PROM: We cannot have a dance, so instead we are having a sit down Senior Gala on the prom date of April 17, 2021 at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Tickets will be available from 3/17-4/9 on Jeffco Connect. This is a GMHS Senior ONLY event as part of our conditions of being allowed to have it. Public Health rules and regulations will be in effect and masks and IDs will be required to enter. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
GRADUATION: We are confirmed at Red Rocks pending any changes in the Denver Public Health Order. We are waiting to hear how many guests will be allowed to attend.
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Class of 2021 Signs
- Sign is 18”x24” printed on both sides and includes a wire stand
- Cost is $5.00 each
- Order by March 21st
- Signs will be ready to pick up after Spring Break
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Please email Tracy Gibbons at [email protected] with any questions
- Venmo to @Tracy-Gibbons-2
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- 3/29-4/02 Spring Break
- 4/5 Begin 100% In Person Learning
- 4/13, 14, 15 PSAT/SAT (asynchronous learning and bell schedule will be adjusted for assessments - See Assessment section below)
- Sat. 4/17 Senior Gala @ Museum of Nature & Science
- 4/29 Day Without Hate
- 5/4-14 AP Testing
- 5/21 (Fri) Graduation (still hoping for Red Rocks Amphitheatre!)
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Day Without Hate - April 29th
The IDEA Club is sponsoring Day Without Hate this year!
T-Shirts and face masks are available to pre-order: Due by March 19th
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March2Success provides an online study program to help students prepare for standardized tests, improve school work and review materials. They also provide tools for educators and parents to track and encourage their students. https://www.march2success.com/
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Friday In Person Teacher Office Hours - Starting in April
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Students may meet in person with teachers for Office Hours on Friday April 9, 16, 23 and May 7, 14.
- Please use the Friday Office Hour Sign-up form that will be available on our website beginning April 5th to schedule a time to meet in person with teachers on these dates. Walk ins are also welcome.
- Office Hours Monday-Thursday 2:10-3:00 p.m. will continue virtually.
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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 available! Stay on top of your math and science by using this resource. Please be sure to keep the appointment you sign up for.
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Get ready for the 2021 Spring Break Reading Program:
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PURPOSE: To build a culture of reading for enjoyment at GMHS and connect with others who also love to read, while helping build our library collection with updated young-adult books.
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WHAT: The GMHS Spring Break Reading Program is reading, recording your minutes via a Google Form, and then celebrating with a breakfast and prizes if reaching goals.
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WHEN: students can start logging their minutes on Friday, March 26th. The form will close on Friday, April 9th at Noon.
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DONATE: We are constantly building our collection with current young-adult novels. If you'd like to donate books to our GMHS Library, please checkout or GMHS Library Amazon Wish List.
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Prizes: Additionally, our GMHS PTA is collecting prizes for our readers. Please consider sponsoring prizes that will be awarded to students who reach reading goals. Help PTA by signing up to donate prizes for students: Sign -Up Genius
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More Information and Prizes: 2021 GMHS Spring Break Reading Program
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The GMHS library is up and running! Students can check out both physical and eBooks. Your student can place holds on physical books through the GMHS online catalog, and we'll pre-check them out to have the books available for their pickup at the circulation desk.
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Next Virtual Meeting:
Monday, April 13
@ 6:20 p.m.
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WANTED!
A Few Good Parent Volunteers!
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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!
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"Thank you,
to the following who donated to our
Senior and Junior Friday March 19th!"
Colorado Express Car Wash - 13139 W. Alameda Pkwy
Las Fuentes - 13161 W. Alameda Pkwy
Firehouse Subs - 195 S. Union Blvd. Ste. 140
King Soopers - Alameda & Union
GMHS Families
If you would like to help plan or make a donation to our next Senior Friday,
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Congratulations
February
PTA Teacher of the Month!
Mr. Jordan Deignan
Mr. Deignan teaches World Geography, U.S. Government and Honors U.S. Government.
He is also the JV Boys Basketball Coach.
Mr. Deignan said the thing that inspires him most about his students is their ability ...Read more
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Seniors:
Naviance DOES NOT alert us regarding college application submissions. Please check with Mrs. Griffin from the Future Center to ensure that your transcripts and all other school materials have been submitted for your college applications. Do this ASAP so you don't miss college application deadlines!
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Seniors!!
Have you been accepted into college?
Have you been awarded scholarships?
and share this information.
We want to acknowledge your success!!
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My Colorado Journey connects job seekers and students to careers, education planning and support resources through a guided process that drives action and goal completion. Start your journey today!
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Upcoming Scholarship Application Deadlines:
- GMHS PTA scholarship application - March 26th
- GMHS Performing Arts Scholarships- 3/26
- Lakewood PAL Scholarship - 4/2
Email LInda Griffin for the applications to these scholarships or if you have any questions
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Colorado Virtual Career Fair April 19-22
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Strengthening our Jeffco Community through Mental Health and Wellness
We are excited to share that the Mental Health and Wellness campaign for March is focused on Trusted Adults.
Parenting is HARD: Build a More Positive and Connected Relationship with your Child or Teen
On Thursday, March 25, Nick Thompson, counselor, parent coach, and popular author of the podcast, “Perspectives for Parents,” spends time with Jeffco parents and caregivers simplifying problems that we all face.
- Two sessions will be offered:
- Session A: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Session B: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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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
Parents! Please, join us for the next Parenting with a Coaching Mindset Workshop:
Tuesday, April 6, from 12 -1pm, via Zoom
Wednesday, April 14 from 7-8pm via Zoom
Thursday, April 15, from 8-8:30am.
The coaching tool is Values. Our values and principles often compel us to action. Sometimes, however, we say we value something, but our actions don't align. The Values coaching tool will empower you to explore your values; the degree to which you are manifesting them, and how to express them in your relationships with your children.
If you would like to register for this workshop series, please email Culum Walsh your first and last name: [email protected].
Culum Walsh local parenting expert is also offering a free 45 minute consultation to Green Mountain Families. Register here: Free Parent Consultation
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Nicole Collins RN, BSN
Jeffco Public District Registered Nurse
Cell #: (720)618-8490
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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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Family Wellness & Assistance |
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Dear Green Mountain Families,
We are offering free supplemental food and hygiene products through the HUB @ Foothills Foodies located on the Foothills Elementary School campus!
We would like to invite ALL Foothills families that would benefit from free supplemental food to shop and choose a variety of non-perishable and fresh foods
It’s okay to ask for help and the Action Center is here to make it easier for you to access the services that you need. Action Center is now offering the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month by providing groceries, mail services, & emergency clothing on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Social/Emotional & Mental Health Assistance |
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HELPFUL RESOURCES for Families/Parents/Students
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March Digital Citizenship Community Engagement -
Extra Tech tips:
Learn tips and trick for google calendar.
Comcast Internet Essential low cost internet access
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Congratulations to our girls' basketball program on an amazing season, finishing 17-1 with a loss in the Final Four to a great Windsor team. They also won another league title this season!
Congratulations to our girls' swim and dive team who had a great showing at State earlier this week. Check our social media for more, but our top finishers were Emily Kruse who took 5th in diving and Ali Ouellette 5th in the 100 free!
Season C Sports have begun - gymnastics, boys' soccer, and volleyball
ATTENTION SENIORS PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL: If you are a senior that is signing a letter of intent to play in college next year, please contact the athletic office ([email protected]).
We will have our last Signing Day Ceremony on April 14th and need to know by April 5th!
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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 to regular season games, play-offs are not included. 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]
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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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