GMHS Family Update
March 12, 2021
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Students: Please view the Video Principal Report.
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- Principal's Update
- Ram Time
- Save the Date
- Assessment
- 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 weather forecast is calling for significant amounts of snow this weekend. No word yet on how this may impact school on Monday. Here is a link to the Jeffco Inclement Weather Plan if needed.
April 5th transition to full in person learning:
- Bus Schedule
- Beginning on April 5th our bus schedule will be as follows:
- Mon/Wed drop off and pick up remains the same.
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Tues/Thurs drop off remains the same and pick up will change to 12:30 p.m.
- GMHS/Warren Tech Students
- Please check with your Warren Tech program on when you are in person at Warren Tech.
- There may be conflicts for students attending both schools. Please communicate with your Warren Tech and GMHS Counselors to assist with any schedule adjustments that may be needed.
- Friday Office Hours
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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.
- Adherence to Health & Safety Expectations
- Students are not currently able to receive COVID vaccines.
- We will need to continue to stay vigilant in appropriately wearing masks, maintaining physical distancing, and limiting potential exposure when we transition to full in person learning.
- We can minimize the need to quarantine students or potential school closures if we all follow our health and safety policies. Thank you for your help and support.
- Quarantine Process
- Quarantine Process Effective March 9, 2021
- The document above describes the quarantine process we are now using.
- Note: changes to the length of quarantines to 10 days.
- Contact tracing will continue at six feet physical distance.
- If you are currently remote and wish to attend in person, please communicate with your grade level counselor before attending in person. We are tracking in person numbers to try to ensure physical distancing where possible.
Hearing & Vision Screening
- Tuesday March 16 and Thursday March 18
- 10:30-1:00 p.m.
- For: All In person and remote Freshmen and students new to Jeffco
- Enter through Main Entry, screening will be in the art classrooms
- Screenings take less than 15 minutes.
March 29-April 2 - Spring Break
Staffing Update
- Welcome to Jason Monson, our new Facility Manager! Jason has been in the school district since the mid 1990s and worked as the Night Head Custodian at GMHS years ago.
Best wishes to all of our Seniors who will be completing their Capstone Boards on Friday, March 19th! We are excited to see you complete your Capstone journey!
Good luck to GMHS Cheer who is competing tonight at the Jeffco League Competition! We are PROUD of you!
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Rams!
Colleen Owens
Principal
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Be sure to
set your clocks ahead one hour
before you go to bed on Saturday, March 13th
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JUNIOR CLASS FAC (Friday After Class)
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We will be having a JUNIOR FAC on FRIDAY 3/19!
- Stop by the GMHS big parking lot between 2:00-3:00pm for FREE FOOD+FUN!
- Bring your ID and your mask!
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Please consider a $5 donation! Sign-up Genius
- Sponsored by PTA and some generous GMHS families!
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Junior Achievement presenting in Ram time.
These are opt in presentations you will not want to miss!
March 16th – Movie Director/Film
March 18th 12:50: A World Without Cash
- Discover the pros and cons of cashless spending, reflect on the impact that apps and credit/debit cards can have on spending and security, and review payment apps.
March 18th – Local Politician/Forensic Science
March 23rd – Doctor/Nurse
March 25th – Music/Arts
March 25th 12:50: My Financial Future and Debt
- This session will focus on how debt and decisions made about taking on a debt can impact a person’s financial future. Explore what are different types of debts, why credit card debt is particularly pernicious, and how debt can affect a person’s life and decisions.
Thursday 4/8 The Navy is coming to present during Ram Time (optional).
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Junior Achievement will be presenting in Ram time.
These are opt in presentations, you will not want to miss this. Check out the descriptions and meeting link here: JA in Ramtime
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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 Fridays!
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The next SENIOR FRIDAY for the Class of 2021 is on FRIDAY 3/19!
- Stop by the GMHS big parking lot between 12:00-1:00pm and drive up by the RAM for a SODA+SNACK+SURPRISE=SENIOR DAY!
- Bring your ID and your mask!
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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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- 3/12 No School, Staff Professional Learning
- 3/14 Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring forward!)
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3/16 and 3/18 10:30-1:00 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:
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3/16 and 3/18 10:30-1:00 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.
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Questions? Contact Michelle Perdue, Health Aide ([email protected])
- 3/19 Senior Capstone Boards (See below)
- 3/19 Senior Friday
- 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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SAT/PSAT Testing Information:
As of right now there is not an option to take the SAT remotely. 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. Students only have the option of taking the test using Chromebooks in person at GMHS.
- 11th - Friday, April 23, 2021
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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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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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The GMHS library is up and running! We encourage your students to continue checking out books, 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.
Donations: we continually accept donations to help build our high-interest book collection. If you have any current (within 5 years) books in good condition that you would like to donate, please drop them at the school. If you can't part with your beloved books (understandable!) and would still like to support our library, please visit our Amazon.com Wish List.
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Spring Break Reading: we are working on a fun spring break reading program to continue supporting students' interest in reading, as well as build connections with each other while building literacy. Please look out for more information, and if you would like to donate any prizes, connect with me!
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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 these businesses for donating to our last Senior Friday"
Blackjack Pizza ~ Jewell & Garrison
Safeway ~ Jewell & Kipling
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 - 3/19
- Dunstan Scholarship - 3-19
- GMHS Performing Arts Scholarships- 3/26
- Lakewood PAL Scholarship - 4/2
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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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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
Parents! Please, join us for the next Parenting with a Coaching Mindset Workshop:
Facebook Live, Thursday March 18, 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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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 boys' basketball team on a great season! They lost a close one last night at #3, Montrose.
Girls' basketball continues to rack in the W's with another one last night over Thompson Valley! They'll host Erie in the Great 8, Monday at 6pm!
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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