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Mandatory April Testing Schedule and Attendance Requirement for Prom
Wish Week Spirit Days!
City Year After School Tutoring
AVID Chocolate Fundraiser
The Unbook Club
Travel to Peru – Summer 2025
Denver Youth Block Party: Future Fest
Intermural Basketball
Prom Dress Event
Prom – “Old Hollywood”
Final Yearbook Ordering Deadline
Free Tutoring with Denver Public Libraries and Tutor.com
AP Chinese Potential Course Offering
Bilingual Student Course Opportunity for 2024-2025 School Year
Summer Concurrent Enrollment
Seniors – Financial Aid Fridays
Urgent Need for GWHS Food Pantry Donations
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
Pi Day at GWHS
Landscape Committee Updates
GWHS Community Garden Plots
Social Media Safety Training for Families
The Addams Family Musical!
IB Visual Arts Show
GWHS Food Pantry Fundraisers
GWHS Food Pantry Spring Break Basket Distribution
Help Your Favorite Cheerleaders Spread Easter Cheer!
Athletics Signing Day
This week’s events: click HERE
This week’s athletic events: click HERE
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ASSESSMENT – MANDATORY APRIL TESTING SCHEDULE AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR PROM
All students in grades 9 through 11 are required by Colorado Department of Education to complete annual assessments for state and federal accountability. Our testing schedule is as follows:
- On Wednesday, April 3, all grade 11 students are required to take CMAS Science. There will be a regular bell schedule for all other students.
- On Monday, April 15, all grade 11 students are required to take the SAT. There will be no school for grades 9, 10 or 12.
- On Tuesday, April 16, all grade 9 students are required to take PSAT 9, and all grade 10 students are required to take PSAT 10. There will be no school for grades 11 or 12.
Starting Wednesday, February 14, please note the following attendance and assessment participation requirements to attend Prom:
- All grade 10 students who are invited by a grade 11 or 12 student to attend Prom must not have more than three (3) unexcused class absences, and must attend the PSAT 10.
- All grade 11 students must have no more than three (3) unexcused class absences, and must attend CMAS Science and the SAT.
- All grade 12 student must have no more than three (3) unexcused class absences.
If you do not want your student to participate in these assessments, you must complete an Assessment Participation Exemption Request (an opt-out) in Parent Portal. Instructions are here in ENGLISH, SPANISH and ARABIC.
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WISH WEEK SPIRIT DAYS!
To celebrate our very own GWHS 2024 Wish Kid, Ke’Zon, we are asking everyone to participate in our Spirit Days and Wish Week events!
- Monday, March 11: Tie Dye Day! Wear your grooviest gear.
- Tuesday, March 12: Disney Day! Break out those Mickey and Minnie ears.
- Wednesday, March 13: Heroes v. Villains Day! Show your dark side, or your good side.
- Thursday, March 14: Celebrity Day! Come as your favorite star.
- Friday, March 15: Wear yellow and blue to celebrate Ke’Zon!
There are also amazing events each day!
- Monday, March 11: Carnival! Buy tickets for $1/each and join us in the South Courtyard at 3:30pm. Be sure to grab dinner at Brothers BBQ; 10% of all proceeds go to kids like Ke’Zon!
- Tuesday, March 12: Pack the Stands (Disney Edition)! Come support Baseball at 4:15pm and Girls Soccer at 6:30pm. Dine at Garbanzo for a fundraiser.
- Wednesday, March 13: 3×3 Basketball Tournament ($25/team entry fee) in the Gym from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Put together your team and contact Coach T to participate! Dine at Noodles & Company for a fundraiser.
- Thursday, March 14: Movie and Game Night from 3:30 to 7:00pm in the GWHS Library, with a pancake and waffle bar! Support “The Addams Family” musical at 7:00pm in the GWHS Auditorium.
- Friday, March 15: Wear your yellow and blue for our Wish Week Assembly!
Click HERE for a full events calendar! Questions? Contact Mr. Q.
CITY YEAR AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
City Year is hosting after school games and tutoring this week! City Year will be available in room 317 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for homework help, Wii Sports games, and more. You must bring a completed permission slip to participate; you can get one here in SPANISH or ENGLISH, or visit Coach Folger in room 317.
AVID CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER
World’s Finest Chocolate bars are available for the low price of $1 each, in room 128! If you are interested in buying a bar – or a box of bars! – please stop by room 128 during passing periods, before school, after school or at lunch. A QR code for payment is available HERE; you can also use this to donate directly to AVID. The money is used to support AVID students with college field trips, leadership opportunities, and other student needs. We truly appreciate all the support!
THE UNBOOK CLUB
Do you LOVE books about the power of positive thinking? If the answer is “no,” then you should come to the first meeting of the Unbook Club on Wednesday, March 6 in the Library at 3:30pm, because we will be reading an extremely negative book! “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking” by Oliver Burkeman unpacks the harms of the self-help industry and why toxic positivity movements have largely failed. The Unbook Club is a nontraditional book club where we explore the world of non-fiction on a wide range of topics including psychology, culture, technology, and more. The name of the club refers to the unique feature of the book club that you do NOT need to read the book prior or after attending; we will summarize the main points of the book that we will be discussing during our meeting via excerpts from the book, video clips of interviews with the author, or through dialogue. We typically meet on the first Wednesday of the month during Student Enrichment; refreshments will be served.
TRAVEL TO PERU – SUMMER 2025
Big news, GWHS families: your student has the opportunity to travel to Peru in June 2025! Ms. Stein-Shevell will be going over all the details in an info session on Tuesday, March 12 from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the GWHS Library. Travel is so much more than just planes and trains! Your child will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience. Please click HERE to register for the meeting and save your seat. There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
DENVER YOUTH BLOCK PARTY: FUTURE FEST
As a part of the inaugural Denver Youth Block Party: Future Fest, there will be two competitions for high school students hosted by the City & County of Denver:
- Shark Tank-Style Pitch Competition: For ages 14 through 18. Take this opportunity to pitch your for-profit business idea. You could win business development-based prizes.
- “Be the Change” Design Challenge: For ages 14 through 18. Take this opportunity to share your innovative solutions to societal and global issues. The solutions can be in the form of a service, product, or innovative strategy. Examples of topic areas: Social Justice, Climate Change, Healthcare Disparities etc. You could win mentorship/idea implementation guidance.
To apply to participate, complete this form. Round 1: Submit your pitches by developing a two-minute video pitch and one-paragraph description of your business or design idea. All pitches must be submitted via the form. Submissions are due by Friday, March 8. For more info, check out this FLYER.
INTERMURAL BASKETBALL
Love basketball? Come play during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, April 2 through Thursday, May 2. Sign up to play using this QR code.
PROM DRESS EVENT
Join the Prom Dress Exchange on Saturday, March 23 from 9:00am to 3:00pm and find the dress of your dreams for $10! See this FLYER for location and details.
PROM – “OLD HOLLYWOOD”
Prom will be held Saturday, April 20 from 7:00 to 11:00pm at Forney’s Museum of Transportation. Tickets will be $35 for a single or $75 for a couple, and will be available on MySchoolBucks starting Monday, March 4 through Wednesday, April 17. Guest forms are available starting Monday, March 4 and are due no later than Wednesday, April 10. Forms can be found HERE, on Schoology, or in the Main Office.
FINAL YEARBOOK ORDERING DEADLINE
The last day to purchase a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year is Saturday, March 30. Don’t wait – buy yours today! To place your order, click HERE and enter school code 6598.
FREE TUTORING WITH DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND TUTOR.COM
Take advantage of free tutoring and test prep support for DPS students! Denver Public Libraries recently started a subscription with the online tutoring platform, Tutor.com. English- and Spanish-speaking tutors are available in a variety of subjects and test prep areas from 3:00 to 10:00pm every day of the week! Tutor.com also offers writing help, test prep resources from The Princeton Review for the ACT and SAT, Advanced Placement course videos and more. Students must be registered users of the Denver Public Libraries to access this free resource. For more information and to sign up, check out these flyers in ENGLISH and SPANISH.
AP CHINESE POTENTIAL COURSE OFFERING
GWHS is considering offering AP Chinese Language and Culture during the 2024-2025 school year. AP Chinese is equivalent to an intermediate-level college course in Chinese; it is not designed for beginning students. If you are an intermediate Chinese speaker and interested in potentially enrolling in AP Chinese, please complete this FORM before Friday, March 15.
BILINGUAL STUDENT COURSE OPPORTUNITY FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Do you speak English and another language? We are looking for students that are interested in being Peer Helpers to support English Language Learners in their academic classes for next school year. Peer Helpers will be assigned to a class with a student or students speaking the same language, and support with translation and tutoring of their student(s) in an academic class. Students will earn 5 elective credits (the same as any other elective) for this class. This is great to put on resumes and college applications, and a great way to build our school community! Please let your counselor or Ms. Foster in the Success Center know if you are interested in this opportunity!
SUMMER CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Are you interested in taking college classes over the summer? These summer options provide students the opportunity to take college classes and earn both high school and college credits at no cost! Students can take classes at North High School or on the college campus. Click HERE for course options, and see your counselor to sign up!
SENIORS – FINANCIAL AID FRIDAYS
From Friday, February 23 to Friday, March 22, the DSF Future Center will be hosting Financial Aid Fridays each week for any seniors who have not yet completed a financial aid application (FAFSA or CASFA). Students/families will pre-register for a one-hour time slot to complete their financial aid application with us one-onone. Click HERE to book your appointment. Questions? Contact Hannah Minturn (Grade 12 students, last names beginning with A through Q) or Juan Estrada (Grade 12 students, last names beginning with R through Z).
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URGENT NEED FOR GWHS FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
With our school consistently receiving newcomer students, our GWHS Food Pantry has seen food assistance needs increase exponentially. Typically, each week our Food Pantry would have ten or fewer students visit; last week, we had over forty-five, and we have seen need increase week over week. If you are able to help, please consider making a monetary, tax-deductible donation HERE, or a donation of food or hygiene items HERE (milk, frozen ground beef, chicken or tilapia are especially needed). Questions? Contact Ms. Locks. Thank you for supporting our community in its time of need!
DOUGHNUTS WITH DR. DAVIS
Parents, guardians and community members, please join our principal, Dr. Davis, on Wednesday, March 13 from 8:00 to 8:30am in the GWHS Community Room for doughnuts and conversation. Dr. Davis will be hosting a “Doughnuts with Dr. Davis” event the second 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.
PI DAY AT GWHS
GWHS math classes will host Pi Day (a day late) on Friday, March 15! We would love the support of families and friends. If you are able to donate or would like to come in and volunteer, please click HERE. Questions? Contact Dr. Bolz.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE UPDATES
- Got fruit trees? Join us for our Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Creighton Hofeditz of DUG in the GWHS Orchard on Tuesday, March 19 from 3:30 to 5:30pm.
- Our next Landscape Committee meeting is Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30pm at Tessa Delicatessen. Parents, students, teachers/staff and GWHS friends are all welcome!
- GO GREEN DAY 2024 is Saturday, May 4. Mark your calendars! Click HERE to see what we sowed last year.
- Students, do you need volunteer hours? Parents, want to help out, but don’t know how? Outdoor workdays on the GWHS grounds are coming! Please join us on Saturday, March 16, Saturday, April 13 and Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. We’ll meet in the Community Garden by the South Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, check our website for any cancellations.
- Need a lasting gift for your 2024 graduate while helping the Landscape Committee continue to beautify the GWHS grounds? Purchase a personalized brick or tree HERE!
Questions? Email Barb DeSarro.
GWHS COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS
It’s time to sign up for your very own Community Garden plot at GWHS! Both large and small plots are available, for $75 and $60 annual rental, respectively. Rental fee includes a $25 charitable contribution to Denver Urban Gardens, and pays for compost, mulch, hoses, and other community garden supplies. Scholarships and reduced rental fees are available. The GWHS Community Garden is a fertile, protected oasis and a wonderful place to get your hands dirty and connect with fellow gardeners. No need to be an experienced gardener – come and learn with the rest of us. To request a plot, or for more information, email Lisa Emerson.
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY TRAINING FOR FAMILIES
DPS’s Family and Community Engagement is offering a Social Media Safety for Families Workshop on Tuesday, March 12 from 5:00 to 6:00pm. This session will provide resources and tips for families on the dangers of social media and how to help students stay safe and smart online. Families will gain valuable information and collaborate with other families on technology safety solutions. There will be an interactive training module for DPS families as well to use after this session and receive certification they have completed the training. Families can learn more and RSVP here. Questions can be directed to Jasmine Rigby.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL!
The Patriot Players are excited to invite our community to experience some time with “The Addams Family”! This strange and hilarious musical features some of our best actors, singers and dancers in a show that is guaranteed to connect to your less-normal side. Performances are in the Nancy Priest Theater (the GWHS Auditorium) and run from Thursday, March 14 through Saturday, March 16. Shows are at 7:00pm, with a 2:00pm matinee on Saturday, March 16! Come every member of our clan: living, dead or undecided! Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets!
IB VISUAL ARTS SHOW
IB Visual Arts students will be holding their Art Exhibition on Wednesday, March 20 at Stanley Marketplace. There will be an open house reception for family, friends and community. Please stop by and see the amazing artwork and help celebrate our artists! For more info, check out this FLYER. Questions? Contact Ms. Miller.
GWHS FOOD PANTRY DINING FUNDRAISERS
Support our Food Pantry while dining out! All proceeds from our dining fundraisers will support purchases of food, hygiene and school supplies for our Food Pantry visitors.
- Tuesday, March 5: Come visit Pizza Hut all day! Our fundraising goal at Pizza Hut is to raise $500. You can also order ONLINE ONLY at any of the other regional locations I shared. Just add GWHS code (Code NM) at checkout. See the FLYER for more details.
- Tuesday, March 19: Come visit Kona Grill all day! Our fundraising goal at Kona Grill is to raise $2,000. See the FLYER for details.
GWHS FOOD PANTRY SPRING BREAK BASKET DISTRIBUTION
GWHS’s Food Pantry offers baskets to GWHS students, families and staff in need of food during Spring Break. Baskets will be distributed Friday, March 22. To request a basket, please click HERE and sign up by Monday, March 18. To donate cash to the Food Pantry, please click HERE. To donate food, please click HERE. For more information, check out this FLYER.
HELP YOUR FAVORITE CHEERLEADERS SPREAD EASTER CHEER!
EGG YOUR YARD! Your favorite cheerleaders will come hide eggs throughout your yard with your choice of 30, 50 or 100 eggs the night prior to Easter for your little ones to awake to Easter Bunny magic (all while you stay warm in bed)! Please support your favorite cheerleaders by supporting our Egg Your Yard fundraiser, with all funds going toward 2024-2025 cheer team expenses. Click HERE for more info and to book your egging!
ATHLETICS SIGNING DAY
Join us in honoring the achievements of our outstanding student-athletes as they sign their National Letters of Intent to pursue their passion for sports at the collegiate level. Athletic Signing Day will take place Friday, April 12 at 2:30pm on Chauncey Billups Court. If you or your student-athlete has committed to playing at a college or university, please complete this FORM no later than Friday, March 8 so we can plan and organize the event effectively. Let’s come together to celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of our talented student-athletes as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their athletic journeys!
WEEKLY ATHLETICS UPDATE
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Check out this week’s Athletics Update HERE.
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March 25 – 29
Spring Break
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