Posted December 6, 2022
SAFETY – STUDENT ID BADGES REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
To better ensure the safety of our community, starting Monday, November 28 all students will be required to show their student ID badge to the security camera when they press the buzzer for building entry. Students, if you need a new ID badge, please come to the Main Office before school or during lunch only. The replacement fee for a lost ID badge is $5 (there is no replacement fee if you never received your student ID badge).
ASSESSMENT – FALL SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE
Final exams will be administered Monday, December 12 through Wednesday, December 14. Course competency days (by teacher invitation only, individually scheduled between teachers and students) will be Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. Please see the final exam schedule HERE.
SENIORS – SENIOR PORTRAIT SUBMISSIONS
Seniors, remember to submit your senior portrait to the yearbook! Click HERE to get started, use code 6598, then go to eshare to submit your portrait. Our portrait code is GW. See the posters around the school, or check out the video tutorial on our school website.
CONTRIBUTE TO ILLUMINATE
Want to share your perspective (it can even be anonymously) on cultural competency? Consider contributing to Illuminate, a journal produced by the GWHS Social Justice League. Create a piece such as a quote, poem, drawing, short story or other piece of writing or art that gives us a walk in your shoes… it can be anything! For more information on Illuminate and the GWHS Social Justice League, click HERE. Email us at gwhssocialjusticeleague@gmail.
DRILL AND DRUMLINE
GWHS is proud to announce it is forming a drill and drumline! Practices will be in the Band Room (room 141) from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you’re interested, plan to attend practice this week. Questions? Email Mr. Middleton.
MOCK TRIAL CLUB
If you have ever wondered what a trial is like, or if you think you might like to be a lawyer, come to a Mock Trial meeting. The club is getting ready for a competition in February, and it’s not too late for new members to join! Questions? Come to a meeting Thursday mornings at 9am in room 314 or email Mr. Hildner.
MATH AND PHYSICS TUTORING
Got a problem? We can help you solve it! Come join us for math and physics tutoring in the Success Center every Wednesday during Student Enrichment from 3:10 to 3:50pm. Questions? Contact Coach T. in the Success Center.
SUPPORT GWHS THROUGH COLORADO GIVES DAY
GWHS is participating in Colorado Gives Day! If you make a donation to your favorite participating club or program, it will receive your donation AND a share of the Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund. To donate, click HERE then select the program you would like to support. We are currently 83% of the way to meeting our $25,000 fundraising goal. Help GWHS students thrive by participating today!
Want to donate, but not sure where to allocate your money? Check out these two amazing activities:
LA CASA: LATINO STUDENT ASSOCIATION is an organization with a mission to engage all students in the culture and traditions of Hispanic and Latinx people. La Casa works to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia de los Muertos, as well as to create monthly events, such as Loteria in the Library, that will bring students together through celebration of the Latinx culture. La Casa also hopes to provide students with field trips to colleges and universities, as well as to create forums for members to meet Latinx leaders in our community. Donations will go toward helping expand opportunities for all La Casa members.
VOICEE stands for Vocalizing and Outreaching to Inspire Cultural and Equitable Equality. This club supports students who want to make a positive change in their community. VOICEE invites ALL students to be part of the conversation and change and work together to support one another. VOICEE works to bring awareness to social issues such as police brutality, racism, immigration issues, etc. VOICEE has made positive-message clothing to support change, bring awareness to social issues, and let pride in our own individuality shine. Donations will support the purchase of more positive-message clothing and help fund further club activities and events.
DOUGHNUTS WITH DR. DAVIS
Parents, guardians and community members, please join our principal, Dr. Davis, on Wednesday, December 7 from 9:00 to 9:30am in the GWHS Community Room for doughnuts and conversation. Dr. Davis will be hosting a “Doughnuts with Dr. Davis” event the first Wednesday of every month, so watch future Weekly Roundup issues for reminders about upcoming dates. Dr. Davis would love to take your questions, engage in conversation, and listen to your ideas during this casual event.
FALL SHOWCASE FOR CLASS OF 2027 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
If you know a family with a potential Class of 2027 Patriot, please let them know we are proud to host our Fall Showcase event Wednesday, December 7 from 5:00 to 6:30pm! Families and potential students will have a chance to hear from students and staff, learn more about our programs, and enjoy a campus tour. Don’t miss this fun evening!
WINTER MUSIC CONCERT
On Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30pm, the GWHS orchestra, band, and choirs will come together for our Winter Music Concert. Come join us in the Auditorium to enjoy a festive celebration filled with fun music!
HOLIDAY TEACHER APPRECIATION
Looking for a way to express your gratitude for your student’s amazing GWHS teachers and staff during the holidays? The Teacher Appreciation Committee is taking donations in order to purchase gift cards for the faculty this holiday season. If you would like to check “Teacher Gifts” off your to-do list with one easy step, please donate what you’re able via Venmo to Casey Lehrer @casey-lehrer and note “GWHS teacher gifts” in the comment box. Please submit your donations no later than December 10.
The Teacher Appreciation Committee will also be hosting a cookie exchange for teachers and staff the last week of school before Winter Break. Please sign up HERE to bring in a dozen (or more!) of your favorite baked holiday treat by Tuesday, December 13 at 12:30pm.
DENVER CLUB OF HUMANITIES FOOD DRIVE FOR GWHS FOOD PANTRY
The Denver Club of Humanities at GWHS is hosting a food drive! All donations will be going to the Food Pantry in our school to provide meals for families in our community. Please bring non-perishable food items and leave them in one of the cardboard boxes in the Pike’s Peak or North Lobby. Any donation would be greatly appreciated, and thank you so much for supporting your community! Questions? Contact Denver Club of Humanities.
GWHS FOOD PANTRY AND WINTER BREAK FOOD BOXES/DONATIONS
GWHS is proud to announce its Food Pantry is now open for the 2022-2023 school year! All students and staff are eligible to participate. Each Wednesday, food will be distributed at the Food Pantry (located in room 3 in the sub-basement) from 2:45 to 3:30pm. Family-sized bags for weekend meals are available by signing up in advance, and special distributions will be make for holidays, winter break, etc. Interested in participating, or in volunteering or making a donation? Click HERE for more information.
Additionally, the Food Pantry will be distributing its Winter Break Food Boxes on Wednesday, December 14. Sign up by December 12 in the Main Office, through this FORM, or by scanning the QR code seen around school, then pick up your Winter Break Food Box n the Food Pantry (delivery requests can also be made). Are you able to help donate items to our Winter Break Food Boxes? Please sign up HERE, and know you are appreciated!
MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION DISTRICTWIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (MLE/DAC)
Families of multilingual learners are invited to attend the Multilingual Education (MLE) Districtwide Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting on Wednesday, December 14 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Abraham Lincoln High School. At this in-person meeting, families will learn more about the resources to advocate for their students on the topics of School Choice and Enrollment, as well as ACCESS testing and where to view results. Please see this flyer in ENGLISH or SPANISH for more information. Registration is open here. For more information, visit the MLE DAC webpage or call 720-423-2661.
SHOP WITH A PATRIOT FUNDRAISER
This year, GWHS is hosting our first annual “Shop With A Patriot Day”! We are partnering with feeder elementary schools to help families in need during the holidays. Elementary students will be paired with a GWHS student, and will join them for a shopping trip on December 10 at Target in Glendale, where Patriots will help their little student select gifts for themselves and their families. Everyone will then return to GWHS to join with their families for a winter celebration with games, food, photos, gift wrapping and more. Each family will also take home a basket complete for a holiday meal.
We need your help to raise money to make this venture possible! Please click HERE to make a donation through MySchoolBucks. If you prefer to donate goods for this event, please see our Amazon Wish List.
ATHLETICS WEEKLY UPDATE
Patriots perform highly in academics and athletics! See our weekly athletics update HERE.