RALSTON VALLEY NEWS

November 17, 2023 EDition

Mental, social and emotional wellness of students is a priority that we share with our community and one that we are addressing with layers of support including school counselors, social emotional learning specialists, school psychologists, social workers along with partnerships with outside agencies like Hazel Health. 

This year, we continue our partnership with Hazel Health’s Telehealth services to provide a free telehealth extension of mental and physical health support for Jeffco students enrolled at district-managed schools accessed at home with a parent/guardian. 

Parents/guardians may access these services on behalf of your student by visiting this webpage and following the instructions for – Steps to Access Care. 

activities 

RV Musicians in Macy's Great American Marching Band 

Two students from RV were selected to march in the Macys Great American Marching band. They are the only two from the state of Colorado. Congratulations to Jack Schwartz and Lexi Smith. You can find out more about their experience on Mile High Living, https://www.denver7.com/lifestyle/mile-high-living#vidJump, and Nine News today!

Jeffco Honor Band / Orchestra / Choir

Shout out to Mustangs who have earned spots in  Jeffco Honor Band/Orchestra/Choir groups, as well as All State Choir!

Choir: Claire Ables, Justin Brooks, Will Burczyk, Gabi Bustamante, Gabby Castillo, Natalie Cowgill, Julia Ebmeier, Dylan Graves, Kayla Grenwis, Jack Hubbard, Scarlett Jensen, Lorelei Jessen, Sophia Kalkhorst, Matt Miller, Harrison Pina, Tia Riter, Dane Rogers, Emma Schneider, Lily Schneider, Haidyn Schuster, Guerin Smith, Leo Stricker, Lily Velapoldi, Parker Williams, Tate Wride 

Band: Elijah Erwin, Lily Gustafson, Grace Cooke, Declan Walsh, Jackie Woycheese

Orchestra: Kate Garamy, Alex Zhang, Kira Coverdale, Issabella Toledo-Howlett, Seri Schneider, Gabby Ogden, Ella Graves

All State Choir: Justin Brooks, Harrison Pina, Tia Riter, Guerin Smith, Leo Stricker,Lily Velapoldi

Water Polo Team

Water Polo wrapped up the season with a 6th place finish in the Colorado High School League Championships held November 4th at the Air Force Academy.  RVHS senior and Captain Maddie Weiser and senior Lincoln Marschner led the team in a tough match against a strong DPS team.  Additional RVHS players include attackers Hannah Kubert, Lillia Barlow, Brianna Brewster, Heather Thome, and Cooper Sanders, and goalie Elizabeth Bijold.  The team is rounded out with players from Golden, Evergreen, Lakewood, and Arvada West high schools.  This young team played hard and learned a lot over the season, and is looking ahead to next year! 

athletics 

Athletic Updates

A quiet but important week of competitions.  The transition from the Fall Sports Season to the Winter Sports Season is not quite finished.  Last weekend our volleyball team fought hard at the State Tournament, but ultimately fell to the runner-up team from Legend and Pine Creek.  Tonight, our football team takes on Pine Creek in the quarterfinals.  A win will push them on to next Saturday's semifinal round.  Pine Creek plays their home games at District 20 Stadium located on the campus of Liberty High School.

Hometown Ticketing - All Jeffco events have gone cashless this year.  When attending games at our schools or stadiums save yourself time by purchasing your tickets ahead of time by using the link below.  You can also purchase punch passes to use for your entire family.  Punch passes will save you money on processing fees.

HOMETOWN TICKETING BOX OFFICE

off campus policy

Due to the nature of our campus, we do not allow students to walk off campus during the school day.  

9th grade students are not allowed off campus at any point during the school day unless they leave with their parents/guardians. 

If your 10th grade student is driving, they may leave campus with parental permission.  They are expected to follow local and state driving laws.  Please click on this FORM to give your sophomore child the ability to leave campus with your permission.  

Our campus is not closed to our 11th and 12th grade students and they may leave campus. 

 Schedule for The week 

November 20 - 24, 2023, No School Thanksgiving Break

Monday, Nov. 27th  - Silver Day

Tuesday, Nov. 28th - White Day

Wednesday, Nov. 29th - Blue Day

Thursday, Nov. 30th  - White Day

Friday, Dec. 1st - Blue Day

Counseling Department

PSAT/NMSQT Scores

PSAT/NMSQT scores are now available in students' College Board accounts or the Big Future Mobile App.  Here is a guide to accessing and understanding students' PSAT/NMSQT scores.

Either through College Board's website or the Big Future app, students can view their scores and connect with college and scholarships.  Students are invited to link their College Board account with Khan Academy for free SAT preparation.

Warren Tech Updates

(1) Warren Tech's Round 1 application for next year is NOW OPEN in Enroll Jeffco.  The application will be open until February 9, 2024.  Students are encouraged to apply during Round 1 to have the best chance for their program choice.  Current 10th and 11th graders can apply.

(2) All three Warren Tech campuses will host an Open House on the same evening.  This is the best way for students to experience Warren Tech as a potential student.  Visit one, two, or all three campuses in one night!

Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Places: Warren Tech North (Arvada), Warren Tech Central (Lakewood), and Warren Tech South (Littleton)

Expressing Gratitude 

As we approach the holiday season and life starts to feel extra chaotic, we encourage you to take some time to think about what you and your family are grateful for.  Making gratitude a habit helps children and teens be more physically, psychologically, and socially healthy.  For ideas on how to practice gratitude as a family, click here.

 Advisement Corner

This Week in Advisement 

Friendsgiving, Cookie Decorating and Gratitude Graffiti. - Taking time to reflect on the what we are thankful for and team building activities. 

Looking Ahead

11/27/23 and 11/30/23 - Bullying and Harassment (9th grade) and Developing an Identity Part 4: Share out thinking of another person (10th grade).


Advisement Attendance Reminders and Make-up Opportunities


Students cannot miss more than four class periods, out of 15, excused or unexcused, this semester.  If a student misses five or more classes, they will receive a failing grade and will not receive the 0.125 credit.  


Make-up opportunities : 


#1. Thursday, December 7th 3:35-4:05 in L1101

#2. Thursday, December 7th  4:05-4:35 in L1101


If you need to make up more than two absences, please see Mrs. Nigut in the main office for more options.

Gratitude Graffiti

9th Grade - Coach Madden

9th Grade - Ms. Berry

10th Grade - Ms. Vette

 ralston valley HAPPENINGS

Engineering Tackles 3-D Printing

Engineering 1 classes are learning all about 3D printing. This week they were able to model a unique part in SolidWorks and then send it to be 3D printed. Here are a few students watching their creations turn into reality.

Interior Design Color Wheels

Ms. Avalos's  students create colors for their color wheel, using the primary colors as the foundation for all other shades. 

Self Portraits in Ceramics

Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics students are hard at work in their self portraits 

Fall Celebration for Significant Special Needs Class

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held their fall social this week with the SSN students! They made Oreo turkeys together and talked about what they were grateful for as they worked on their turkeys. 

Gratitude Expression in French Classes

The French do not celebrate Thanksgiving, however, Madame Frie's French I students took time to practice gratitude and learn new vocabulary words in class this week.

Berlin Wall Project in German Class

On the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Frau Blum's German I and II students listened to the German National Anthem, chose one of the three main objectives that Germans strive for (Einigkeit-unity, Recht- Justice, Freiheit- freedom), wrote a poem on that objective and then painted a brick to go with the poem.  The students reflected that unity, justice and freedom are also valued in the US, both in history and the present.

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