EHS WEEKLY MESSENGER
September 26th, 2021
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Hello Cougar Families and Happy Sunday,
Mr. Cory Goshorn, our new instrumental music teacher and Marching Band director, led the Cougars into competition at the Jeffco Marching Band Festival this week. The Cougar Marching Band placed 3rd in 4A competition. Great job Marching Cougs! Best of luck in remaining competitions and we’re looking forward to the halftime performance at next week’s Homecoming Football game.
Also, I’d like to thank parents who discussed last week’s special messenger regarding student conduct with their student(s). However, we are continuing to see far too many discipline problems. These issues are occurring primarily with 9th and 10th grade students, almost without exception. We will continue to address these issues with firm consequences and positive school culture-building. I’m confident that by continuing to be vigilant, we can help these groups of students understand the behavioral expectations at Evergreen High School.
At this time, it would be helpful for parents to discuss the importance of punctuality – getting to class on time – and good attendance. Thank you for your support in reiterating this message at home.
Next week’s Homecoming activities are shaping up to be epic – look for some great pictures in here next week and on social media!
Thank you Cougar Parents,
Brandon Brekke and EHS School Leadership
Cory Goshorn, Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director
Homecoming Week
It's HOMECOMING WEEK! The homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 2nd from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Due to weather predictions, we have made the decision to move the dance into the EHS gymnasium and masks will now be required. The theme will still be under the stars!
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Jeffco connect, where student fees are paid. EHS Senate will also sell tickets during both lunches and advise this week. Tickets will be $25 beforehand, but that price will increase at the door, so be sure to buy yours as soon as possible! It's finally time to celebrate together and this star and spaced theme dance is one you will not want to miss!
*If you will be bringing a guest from another school, they must fill out the linked Guest Dance Form by Thursday, September 30th.
Monday
Schedule: 7 Period Day
Activity: Find the Cougar Contest
Spirit Theme: College Day!
Tuesday
Schedule: 7 Period Day
Activity: Cougar Clash Volleyball - Game 1
Spirit Theme: Space Jam Sports Day
Wednesday
Schedule: Blue Advise Day
Activity: Cougar Clash Volleyball - Game 2
Spirit Theme: Beach Day
Thursday
Schedule: Gold Block Day
Activity: Cougar Clash Volleyball - Game 3, Finals
Spirit Theme: Aliens vs. Space Cowboys
Friday
Schedule: Cougar Day, Assembly During Homeroom
Activity: Tailgate 6pm and Football Game 7pm
Spirit Theme: Blue and Gold!
Saturday
Homecoming Dance 7-10pm NOW IN THE EHS GYMNASIUM!!
*MASKS REQUIRED | $25/ticket ($30 at the door)
MOVIE: SPACE JAM showing in the Auditorium
TREATS: Popcorn and Crumble Cookies Served
Theme: Under the Stars
October Count
It’s official – October Count Day this year is THIS Friday, October 1. The most important action you can take to support school funding is to make sure your student attends school this Friday. Much of public education funding from the State of Colorado is based on student count so we encourage you to be sure your child engages in school that day.
The “count window” the state observes is from this Friday, September 24 through Friday, October 8 but the most important student count day is this Friday, October 1. Please help us ensure an accurate count by having your student participate in learning that day.
Due to COVID-19 and adhering to public health guidelines, if your child will be absent on October 1 due to illness, call our attendance line, 303.982.5140 to report the absence. Attendance during the “count window” will help counteract an absence on October 1.
Thank you for your support of Evergreen High School. Every child counts!
Photography
Mr. Speers
DECA
DECA officers setting up the display case on Main Street.
Environmental Science
50 Red Wing Black Birds landing on EHS Pond!
Seniors: Most Likely To......
Seniors - Here is your chance to vote! Fill out the google form below to cast your vote for your "Seniors Most Likely to".....
Science Olympiad
Science Isn't Scary....and it looks GREAT on College Applications!!!!
Science Olympiad is a great opportunity to explore interests in Science and Math!
From Ornithology to Ping Pong Parachute to the Wright Stuff (who wouldn't want to "design, construct and test free flight rubber-powered monoplanes "?!) Science Olympiad has it all!! The SciOly team at EHS focuses on having fun learning.
For more information, please contact Ms. DuRoss, Ms. King, Aynslie Brown, or Tim McDonald
Wednesday, October 6th
Picture Re-Take Day
Van Gogh Photographers will be at EHS again on Wednesday, October 6th for absentee and re-take photos. Approximately two weeks after picture day, a proof will be sent home with your student that will include information on how to view their picture as well as how to place your order online. All orders placed will ship directly to the student's home.
RETAKES: If your student is having their picture retaken, please return the entire picture package to the photographers on retake day.
Van Gogh School Photographers Inc : 602 Park Point Drive Suite 140, Golden, CO 80401, 303.679.9003
Supports
Career Expo
IN-PERSON IS BACK! The Jeffco Career Links and Jefferson County Workforce Center Teams are pleased to announce the 21-22 Career Expo. All 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students are invited to attend. This event will expose students to a variety of career pathways and help prepare students for life after high school. Students will be able to choose from multiple engaging and relevant sessions based on their individual career interests and learning goals. Student will also network and speak directly with industry professionals and learn about their career. If you are interested in attending this event, please email thomas.byrnes@jeffco.k12.co.us.
DATE: October 26 8 am - 3 pm @ Social Capitol, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 80003
Enrollment Update
JVA enrollment is now closed for Semester 1. If space becomes available for Semester 2, applications will open on November 17th. New students can enroll on the JVA website at www.jeffcovirtual.org.
Please note that if current JVA students need changes to their Semester 2 schedules, please email Ms. Jimenez at syoungji@jeffcoschools.us.
Nurse Aide Program
Students can still apply for a January 2022 start date in the Nurse Aide program at Warren Tech North. As a reminder, this is Warren Tech’s only ONE semester-long program.
The January 2022 Nurse Aide Application is located on the WT website at: https://warrentech.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Learn About Financial Aid & the FAFSA
Confused about college financial aid and the FAFSA? Never fear! Red Rocks Community College is hosting a free Zoom presentation (linked below) for Jeffco students and families on Sept. 28 from 5:30-7 pm on all things financial aid and FAFSA.
Be sure to complete the registration form prior to the Sept. 28 event.
Need help completing the FAFSA? Head over to Red Rocks Community College Lakewood Campus Learning Commons on Oct, 9, Nov. 13, or Dec. 11 between 10 am and 2 pm for an in-person FAFSA completion support. No registration is required!
Debunking Suicide Prevention Myths
Talking to someone about suicide will increase the chances that they will act on it—true or false? False. The truth is when someone directly asks someone who is in crisis or depressed, if he or she is thinking about suicide it can help. Giving a person an opportunity to open up and share their troubles can help alleviate their pain and open a path to solutions. SHARE what YOU know and Pass it On.
Store lifesaving phone numbers on personal devices / Spanish Version
Attend a Training/ Spanish Version (QPR, Brain Health 101, and AFSP’s all day Facebook Live events) Jeffco will be offering THREE public QPR trainings for parents and caregivers. Check out the Training Calendar for Jeffco’s trainings as well as others offered around the community!
Reduce availability of lethal means - It can save lives and make your home a safer place to be. Visit a Lethal Means Safety distribution site to pick up a FREE gun lock and/or medication lock box. English Flyer / Spanish Flyer
Walk to Fight Suicide - join a local community, campus, or overnight walk.
Take 5 to Save Lives - by taking 5 minutes to get involved and become informed, you will be part of a world-wide movement to save lives.
Join a support group- find a local group near you
Get involved with Trevor Project’s life-saving work.
In addition, the Counseling Department will be presenting to all EHS students about Suicide Prevention and Education. 9th & 10th graders are scheduled for the week of September 30th and 11th & 12th graders are scheduled for mid-October. #EveryPersonEveryDay #BetterTogether
JOIN THE TEAM
Transportation Cancellation Updates
Due to our ongoing driver shortage, we must cancel the following routes for Evergreen High School beginning Monday, September 27th and continuing through Friday, October 8, 2021.
W-33 PM only for Evergreen High
W-34 PM for Evergreen High through October 6th
W-36 AM & PM for Evergreen High
Beginning Monday and continuing through October 6, 2021, we must cancel W-50 & W-60 PM for Evergreen High
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
West Area Transportation
Consider Joining #TeamJeffco as a bus driver
As mentioned, hiring bus drivers is one of our district’s most challenging tasks. A CDL-BPS license is required, but as long as a candidate has a clean driving record, can pass a background check, a CO Department of Transportation physical, and a drug test, the district will help with training and testing to get the appropriate license. Drivers generally work split shifts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. A 30-hour per week position qualifies for full benefits and offers opportunities to add field trips and athletic trips.
Our drivers are treasured by our students and families! Consider this opportunity to join #TeamJeffco. Know somebody who might be interested? Let everyone know we are hiring.
Substitute Kitchen Workers
Want to help in the kitchens but still be able to attend your child's field trip? Looking for a way to contribute one or two days a week, but not ready to commit full-time? Consider being a substitute in our kitchens! Pay is $15/hour - pick your schedule!
Invest in EHS Day
The Evergreen High School Education Foundation is a non-profit, parent/teacher organization that raises funds to support EHS's outstanding educational programs and helps ensure the academic success of all students.
INVEST in EHS Day will be October 18th this year. Click HERE for more information on our annual fundraising event.
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.
HOCO Tailgate
PTSA will be hosting a concession stand at the Homecoming Game Tailgate Party on October 1st from 5:30 to 6:30! We will have hot dogs, sodas, and other snacks available for purchase. Make sure you come out ready to eat and cheer on our Cougs!
Athletics and Activities
HOMECOMING WEEK!!
Hope all students will make a point to get out and support each other this week. There are lots of opportunities to cheer on our Cougar Athletes. ‘SKO COUGS!
Monday - head to our 5:30 HOME Gymnastics meet (at Pinnacle Gymnasium in North Evergreen) or see Soccer at HOME @6pm Tuesday - @3:30 HOME Boys Tennis (take a walk from Wulf to the ridge above the courts for the best views)
Wednesday - the Softball team would love your support at rival Golden as they will have the home turf advantage (4pm)
Thursday - take your Activity Pass for free entry at Wheat Ridge HS & cheer on the Volleyball teams (Varsity 6:30)
Friday - Tailgate (6pm) and Football game (7pm) - come in Blue and Gold from head to toe!
(See this rSchool calendar link for all EHS scheduled games and MaxPreps for results)
Entry prices for EHS Varsity games:
$6 for Adults, $4 for Students w/out Activity Stickers (exact change is appreciated) ,$0 for Students with Activity Stickers
To speed up entry into the games:
Be sure to bring your Athletic Passes or bring exact change if paying the $4/$6 entry fee
2021-22 Activity Stickers:
Now is a great time to purchase an Activity Sticker for your student. The $60 Activity sticker allows admission to all “regular season” Jeffco athletic contests of the 2021-22 school year. The optional fee is payable via Jeffco Connect. After purchase, students can bring their Student ID to the EHS main office to have their sticker adhered to their ID. ID w/ sticker must be shown at the games to enter without charge.
Honorary Lifetime Athletics Pass:
This pass is FREE to Jeffco residents age 55 and over & good for entry to all regular Jeffco athletic events and activities.
Complete the application and drop it at the EHS Athletics desk. Passes may take one week to process.
Entry prices for EHS Varsity games:
$6 for Adults, $4 for Students w/out Activity Stickers (exact change is appreciated) ,$0 for Students with Activity Stickers
Adult Admission Ticket booklets:
To speed up entry to Jeffco games, you can pre-purchase game tickets. Booklets of 10 tickets are sold for $55 in the EHS Financial office.
Bring your Activity Pass, Cash or Credit for entry to EHS Varsity games -
$6 for Adults & $4 for Students w/o Activity Stickers
(exact change is appreciated)
EHS Gymnastics vs Arvada West & Chatfield
Syddney Bailey (6th vault, 3rd bars)
Carsen Burns (6th beam)
Sydney Burns (3rd vault, 4th bars, 4th all around)
Julia Swanke (5th all around)
Charlotte Baysinger (2nd vault, 5th bars, 4th beam, 3rd floor, 2nd all around)
Arden Burns (5th beam)
FALL SPORTS - results, highlights, photos, updates and news:
XC - BOYS & GIRLS (results here) - Results from the Loveland Sweetheart Invite (Friday 9/17)
and the Columbine Invitational (9/24) to come.
FOOTBALL (results here) - 50-6 (W) Evergreen vs Gateway
The boys remain undefeated! They won their non-conference game against Gateway last Saturday (9/18) 50-6. Wow! This brings their overall record to 4-0 this season.
GOLF - BOYS (results here) - Evergreen Boys Golf continue to shine with a 2nd place finish at Regionals last week! Next up - STATE!
GYMNASTICS (results here) - EHS Varsity beat Arvada West (164.67) with a score of 169.25, but lost to Chatfield (170.1) by less than a point.
Top individual finishers include:
Varsity
Syddney Bailey (6th vault, 3rd bars)
Charlotte Baysinger (2nd vault, 5th bars, 4th beam, 3rd floor, 2nd all around)
Arden Burns (5th beam)
Carsen Burns (6th beam)
Sydney Burns (3rd vault, 4th bars, 4th all around)
Julia Swanke (5th all around)
Junior Varsity
Syddney Bailey (2nd beam)
Arden Burns (1st bars)
Carsen Burns (5th vault, 2nd bars)
Kimber Castro (6th all around)
Ailish Ocasek (5th floor)
Bella Palaia (2nd vault, 6th bars)
MOUNTAIN BIKING (results here) - Evergreen riders headed out to Aspen for a big race on Saturday. Go Cougars!
SOCCER - BOYS (results here) - Whoo hoo - Evergreen Varsity Soccer their home conference game against Wheat Ridge by a score of 3-2.
SOFTBALL (results here) - On 9/18, the Evergreen varsity softball team lost their home conference against Conifer by a score of 13-2.
9/21/21 Evergreen 5, Littleton 2
Jake Lewis won at #1 singles, 6-1, 6-2
Sam Billups won at #2 singles, 7-5 ,6-2
Joe Cuntz won at #3 singles, 6-0, 6-0
Zack Short and Shepherd Maren won at #1 doubles, 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (7-0)
Charlie Barwell and Jacob Mays won at #4 doubles ,6-4, 3-6 and then a 'super tiebreaker' to decide the 3rd set 10-8
Tennis’ dominating 7-0 WIN @ GMHS on Thursday takes them to 8 wins -2 losses currently.
Jake Lewis won at #1 singles, 6-0, 6-3
Sam Billups won at #2, 6-2, 6-4
Joe Cuntz won at #3, 6-2, 6-0
Jack Short and Shepherd Maren won at #1 doubles, 6-4, 6-3
Curran Anderson and Trey Mays won at #2, 7-5, 6-3
Grayson Anderson and Charlie Barwell won at #3, 6-0, 6-0
Connor O'Leary and Marty Thompson won at #4, 6-2, 6-0
Look for results from the Friday/Saturday tourney @ Longmont
Come support our team at home versus Golden on Tuesday and at Wheat Ridge Thursday.
VOLLEYBALL (results here) - Look for results and photos from Saturday’s Battle Mountain game in next week’s Messenger.
Weekly Covid Testing is required for students who participate in EHS (CHSAA sanctioned) athletics and activities without a vaccination card on file.
ALL students (vaccinated and unvaccinated) are asked to declare their vaccination status. If you have not already done so, please complete this Google form (or in person with our Athletic Secretary).
(Jeffco testing and procedure info linked here)
For those who require Covid testing ---
--- Please know that this digital Parent consent form must be completed prior to initial testing.
--- Testing times have changed. They are available at EHS Mon/Wed/Fri (2pm to 5:30pm) and Tues/Thurs (9:00am to 2:30pm) in room G412.
--- A test must be administered by Friday at 6pm in order to participate in practice or competition the NEXT week (Mon - Sat)
--- It is recommended to test early in the week to ensure the required consent form is on file
---Home tests are not accepted
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Parents, students, coaches -we invite you to send highlights and photos from our EHS Varsity events and we will try to get all your “shout-outs” posted in future Messengers, on EHS social Media or on our “Cougars in the News” wall.
Cougar Spirit!
EHS Homecoming Door Decoration Winner: Mr. Speers!!!!!
2nd Place: Mr. Remec
3rd Place: Ms. Indrehus
Honorable Mention: Ms. Berninzoni
Honorable Mention: Mr. Brake
