EHS WEEKLY MESSENGER
August 21st, 2022
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Hello Cougar Families and Happy Sunday,
We hope your child had a good first week of school. It is such a pleasure to have them back in the building this year.
Back to School Night is back! Please join us on August 26th from 6:00-8:00 PM. This is your opportunity to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with your student’s teachers and our building, as well as experience a day in the life of your student by following a shortened version of their course schedule. New to Back to School Night is our Cougar Kick-Off. Athletics and Activities will have tables set up in Main Street. As you tour the school, stop by the tables to learn more about the many opportunities students have to get involved in the school community. Please note masks are required for attendance.
With regard to masks, we currently have extra on hand to provide to students who need them, however, our supply is quickly dwindling. It would be helpful if you would encourage your student to arrive to school with a mask.
Thank you to our parents and students for your support getting off the ground this week. Have a great weekend.
Brandon Brekke and EHS School Leadership
Back to School Night
Join us for Back to School NIght this Thursday, August 26th. There will be a Freshman meeting at 5:30pm. All families will then join us in the Gym at 6:00pm. Please see the schedule linked below. Slide show presentations will be shared via messenger next weekend if you are unable to attend. Masks are required.
Student Parking
Seniors and Warren Tech students must pay the parking fee and old fees and fines by Monday, August 23. Payments may be made through Jeffco Connect. Students who have not paid their fees by this deadline will be placed on a parking permit waiting list. Passes will be distributed during the first week of September.
Juniors will receive information about their parking permit application by Friday, August 27.
MAP Growth Testing
The MAP test is an hour-long assessment that provides information on student growth in English and Math. Students are tested at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. While this test is not graded, teachers use scores to adjust individual and class instruction. Given the disruptions to learning during the pandemic, the MAP test is a valuable tool in understanding student strengths and growth areas.
ENGLISH (9th and 10th Grade): August 25-26
Make-ups held during students’ English class on August 27
MATH (All Algebra 1 and Geometry students): September 1-2
Make-ups held during students’ Math class on September 3
20-21 Yearbooks
Our 2020-2021 Yearbooks arrived over the summer and we are so excited to share them with EHS families. If you purchased a yearbook last year, you may pick it up from Mrs. Graham's room (G-314) next week before school, during Advise on Wednesday, or during Access in the afternoons.
Not sure if you purchased one? Mrs. Graham has a list of paid students.
Didn't purchase one last year, but would like to now?? Email our financial secretary at patricia.stephens@jeffco.k12.co.us
NHS Applications
Attention eligible National Honor Society applicants (round two!)
If you are an incoming junior or senior for the 2021-2022 school year, have a weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher and have no suspensions or academic integrity violations you received an invitation email in your school google account in May 2021. If you missed the email, missed the deadline, or had a change in qualification status and are interested in applying, you have another chance! NHS will open an additional application window from August 22-29. Check your school google account inbox for a new invitation. See Ms. Oren in room G-306 for more information or if you have any questions. The deadline is 11:59 pm August 29, 2021.
If you have already applied, acceptance or denial notifications will be posted in early September.
Test Fest
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
Evergreen High School will offer optional PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT testing on Wednesday, October 13. The exam fee is $14 for the PSAT 8/9 and $18 for the PSAT/NMSQT. If your student would like to participate in Test Fest, please pay the OPTIONAL PSAT test fee in Jeffco Connect. Fees are due by Friday, September 10, 2021. Questions? Please contact Dr. Artes at skyler.artes@jeffco.k12.co.us or (303) 982-5126.
Advanced Placement Classes
Assessment Coordinator Dr. Skyler Artes will be working with all AP teachers to assist students in registering for their AP exams.
EHS will continue to follow district policy regarding AP exams and weighted grades.
Please read the letter linked HERE for important details regarding weighted grades, registration, fees and deadlines.
Please visit the CollegeBoard website or reach out to Dr. Artes (skyler.artes@jeffco.k12.co.us) with any questions.
Supports
First Meeting
Welcome back to school from PTSA! We are excited to hit the ground running this school year. Our first meeting will be in person this Tuesday at 5:00pm at the Woodcellar (on the patio). We will be reviewing the budget, talking about membership, and brainstorming ideas for supporting our students and staff in the coming year. If you can't attend in person, we will also be streaming the meeting virtually via google meet. Just use this link to attend. If there are any topics you would like to add to our agenda, please contact Carole Callaghan at ehsptsa@gmail.com.
JOIN PTSA
Please help us increase our members and join PTSA. We understand how busy everyone is with the start of a new school year. We would appreciate you taking the time to view our PTSA page (EHS PTSA.nationbuilder.com) and join today.
We will also have a table at the Back to School night and will help you sign up. Stop by our table. We may have a surprise for the first 50 members who sign up.
Food Services
All student meals are free again for the 21-22 school year. Jeffco will provide all breakfast and lunch meals to students at no cost.
All families who believe they may qualify for free and reduced meals should still complete a free and reduced application to receive potential fee waivers and to receive P-EBT benefits.
New applicants may apply online by clicking here.
Current enrollees need to re-apply every year.
Click HERE for detailed instructions on the application process.
Families may put money on their student’s account, to purchase snacks and drinks, through School Cafe. Purchase restrictions may also be set on accounts via School Cafe.
JEFFCO FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES is NOW HIRING: APPLY NOW at jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/jobs
Athletics and Activities
Please check out the EHS Athletics Website and this week's Athletic News
It's Going to be a great year EHS!
Normal Schedule This Week: Click HERE to view our EHS BELL SCHEDULE