DISTRICT News
SAE Job Opportunities
Currently seeking fun, energetic individuals to work with the Before and After School Program! We have openings at elementary schools throughout the district. Hours and positions available vary by location. See the attached flyer for more information.
SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER
Dear Jeffco Families & Community,
Last spring, on my advice, the Board of Education allocated funds to create an online, one-stop-shop enrollment system for all Jeffco Public Schools. Also supported in part by funding from the Rose Community Foundation and the Gates Family Foundation, the vision was to create an easy to use platform for any family to enroll in one of our school options.
School choice is an integral part of the education landscape in Jeffco and Colorado. In our community, most parents choose their neighborhood school. We wanted to create a system that honored the guaranteed enrollment families are provided through their neighborhood school, while also allowing families to learn more about and enroll in the quality option and charter schools that are part of our district as well. We had a goal of making the school choice process more equitable, where every family had an equal opportunity to learn more about and enroll in different schools.
EnrollJeffco had an ambitious timeline: going from scratch to a fully operational system in less than six months was no small feat. At one point this fall, we were concerned about not being ready and considered delaying a year. Ultimately, we felt an obligation to our Board of Education and our philanthropic funders to deliver EnrollJeffco on time and within budget, so we took the necessary steps to make that happen.
Jeffco Public Schools Well-Represented at 2019 All-State Band, Jazz Band & Orchestra
Jeffco Public Schools will be well represented for the 2019 All-State Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra. Sixteen Jeffco students were selected for All-State Band, 25 for All-State Orchestra, and one student for All-State Jazz Band. Every year, hundreds of students from across the state audition for select spots in these prestigious groups and we are very proud of our Jeffco musicians.
Multiple Jeffco students made both All-State Band as well as All-State Orchestra. They are:
Abby Kennedy - Clarinet, Lakewood High School
Calvin Jordan - Percussion, Lakewood High School
Claire Frazier - Bassoon, Arvada West High School
Olivia Walt - French Horn, Pomona High School
Camden Gruchow (pictured), a senior at Conifer High School, will be performing in all three groups: All-State Orchestra, Band and Jazz Band. This is quite a feat!
Congratulations to all of the Jeffco students who will represent our district for the 2019 All-State Groups.
Late Start/Early Release for Teaching Planning Time Survey
How do you feel about once-a-week educator planning time? How do families feel about it? This is everyone’s chance to weigh in! Please take a few minutes to read about the proposed weekly planning time and take the survey. The survey closes on March 6.
Jeffco Schools Foundation Community Night at the Denver Nuggets
Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
Top participating schools will be eligible to participate in special experiences on the court.
Upper-level seats starting at $22 a ticket and lower/club seats starting at $46. Click here to purchase tickets.
Buy early and for best seat selection. Every purchase no taxes r fees, and inlcude a free Nuggets hat or beanie. Group seating available (February 22 for guarantee group seating). Contact: Lyndsay Marchbanks with any questions.
Let's show our Jeffco pride, beat our attendance last year and come in first place among the other school districts!
Alternate games with same special pricing on February 28 vs. Utah Jazz and March 26 vs. Detroit Pistons. Use the same link to purchase.
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Keep Up with Jeffco Athletics
To get the latest on Jeffco’s high school athletics, be sure to check out the CHSAANow.com/jeffco website, JPS-TV Sports, the Jeffco Athletics Facebook page, and scores and photos via @JeffcoAthletics on Twitter.