Spreading Awareness a World Away
As a timely way to keep you informed, we offer Jeffco Good News. Our goal is to provide you with a snapshot of the many accomplishments that occur every week in your schools. Please feel free to share the good news and as always, thank you for your support!
POMONA PANTHERS BRING PRIDE TO SCHOOL
Pomona High School Panthers student athletes have made a mark in state athletics. The school is celebrating three individual state champions in three different sports. Grant Olinger walked away with the 5A individual state champion in golf, Marcelo Laguera is the 5A state champion in cross countryand Kelsey Boychuk is the 5A individual state champion in gymnastics. “Our Panther pride is off the charts right now,” said Principal Andy Geise. “We’re proud to call these student athletes Panthers.”
A VOICE FOR VOTING
Kyffin Elementary School sixthgraders learned about democracy in a non-partisan, old-fashioned way - they hit the streets.Kyffin sixth-grade social studies teacher Collette Collinsworked with her students to create posters and studied core democracy values. “We did a research question for homework to figure out how many people out of the registered voters actually vote,” said sixth-grader Abby Watkins. “In Jefferson County it was only 62 percent, so we are trying to get more registered voters to vote." Collins added that her students aren't old enough to vote themselves, but they still have a voice. "It's important to vote because you can make a difference in what you want and it will help your community and you can make your community your way," said Abby. Watch the full video story on JPS-TV, Jeffco's official YouTube channel.
BE INSPIRED BY JEFFCO HEROES
Attending theJeffco Schools Foundation's2014 Hero Awardswill leave you feeling inspired about Jeffco Schools.Nominated by their principals and peers, the 2014 high school student honorees include Daniil Arushanov fromAlameda International High School, Carina Wilson fromJefferson High School, Eli Graham, fromTwo Roads Charter Schooland Helen Castillo,Wheat Ridge High School. Susie Van Scoyk, Alameda’s principal, nominated Daniil. “He has gone above and beyond the typical student by getting involved and even attending classes after his diagnosis with sarcoma cancer,” she said. Jefferson teachers said Carina maintains a path of academic excellence and community service, while still staying involved in many different activities. Principal Wendy Noel from Two Roads said Eli was nominated for his kind heart and courageous performance as the lead in his school’s play in the sudden wake of his father’s death. Wheat Ridge Principal Griff Wirth and counselor Jillian Benson agree that Helen is a natural leader and resilient young woman, despite her personal struggles. The 2014 teacher hero honorees include: Laurin Haber-Cruz,Stein Elementary School, Scott Walker from Wheat Ridge 5-8and Franky Scaglione from Wheat Ridge High School. The2014 Hero Awardsare onWednesday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m.at the Arvada Center. Jeffco employees and retirees are $25 per person.RSVP before Monday, Nov. 10.
SPREADING AWARENESS A WORLD AWAY
Kullerstrand Elementary School students and stafforganized to support students a world away. Every year, Principal Esther Valdez visits schools and families in Belize. This year, she brought 100 pounds of school supplies raised by Kullerstrand students to Belize in the villages of SanIgnacio, Benque and Buena Vista. "Literacy development is the responsibility of all of us," said Valdez. "As global citizens, Kullerstrand students have developed partnerships with several schools in Belize through solidarity, not charity.”
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