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Happy Friday, Everitt families!

We had our first modified PAWS time this week during Lab Time. Students participated in enrichment activities like origami and lego robotics as well as social-emotional groups and small group tutoring sessions. There are some photos below of some of the offerings. There is also information about what some of the small social-emotional groups worked on so that you can talk with your children about it if you believe it would be helpful to them.

On Monday, February 13, iPIE is donating up to 31.4% of the entire day's proceeds to Everitt Middle School in support of our students and teachers. Take a break - it's a great night for pizza! https://facebook.com/events/s/everitt-middle-school-fundrais/815339313079158/

Next week, on February 16th, we have parent/teacher conferences by appointment only. Teachers have reached out to families to schedule conferences. If you would like to meet with a teacher, you are always welcome to reach out to your child's counselor or to the teacher to schedule a time.

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day with the people you love next week.

Just a reminder, Friday, February 17th is a professional development day for teachers. Students do not have school on Friday or Monday, February 20th.

Thank you for supporting and believing in your neighborhood school. It is our privilege to partner with you!

Amanda

Amanda Pouliot, Principal

Everitt Middle School

303.982.6288

Amanda.Pouliot@jeffco.k12.co.us

https://everitt.jeffcopublicschools.org/

Currently, we have a few small groups working on conflict resolution during PAWS time. Part of that work focuses on identifying and using positive defense mechanisms. A defense mechanism is what you use to protect your feelings in various life situations, like a shield for your feelings. A defense mechanism is any behavior used to divert attention away from the pressure situation. People can learn to identify negative defense mechanisms that hurt them and select positive defense mechanisms that will help them deal with difficult situations. For the next few weeks, we will be practicing using positive defense mechanisms in various situations.

Defense mechanisms happen in situations where people feel disrespected, put down, embarrassed, frustrated, hurt, angry, blamed, or caught doing something wrong. Here are some steps we can follow to control our defense mechanisms.

1. Notice our feelings.

2. Identify our feelings, calm them, and express them in a controlled way.

3. Don't allow others to choose how we will respond.

4. Select a positive solution.

We will know we've selected a positive defense mechanism when we are helping (and not hurting) ourselves and others. Talking about ways to handle situations like this with our children helps them to know how to respond.

Hi Everyone,

We are a few weeks away from our wonderful community event "International Night: A Community Celebration" on March 9th from 5:00-7:30 pm.

We will be collaborating with our area elementary schools, community members, staff and everyone involved to share our amazing community story. There will be live performances, students and families representing their stories, food from our local international restaurants and resources from our service organizations. If you are interested in in participating in any way (volunteer, host a booth, perform, etc.) please reach out to:

Edgar Solis at 303-982-2869 or Edgar.Solis@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Thank you, I hope to see you there to celebrate our amazing community.

Jeffco Food & Nutrition Services is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work in Everitt's kitchen. This is a 6 hour position and includes the following perks:

• Receive pay increase after completing 60 day probationary period.

• Never work nights, weekends, or holidays!

• Have the summer off!

• Work with a wide variety of kids and staff members in a fast paced environment.

Still have questions?

Give our Human Resources team a call to learn about employment with Food and Nutrition Services! Stop by our office at 809 Quail Street, Building 1, Lakewood, CO 80215 or give Dianna Garcia a call at (303) 982-6747 or email at Dianna.Garcia@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Raquel C. - Raquel is a self-disciplined student who is always demonstrating a growth mindset and completing exceptional work. She helps her classmates to be successful as she takes on the role of a peer teacher! I am proud of you Raquel and your motivation to learn Spanish!

Finley M. - Finley consistently pursues excellence in class. AMAZING!

Erin H. - Erin comes to class every single day ready to learn and share her ideas with others. Way to go!!

Isla B. - Isla is a welcoming presence in class, she is friendly and helps others to understand.

Marek P. - Marek is becoming highly skilled in accepting difficult tasks and completing them. He tries tasks or assignments before giving in to having help.

EdmondJ . - EJ is often asking questions that help the whole class learn deeper.

Lexionna S. - Lexi is often encouraging others and sharing her thinking in class.

Austen W. - Austen has worked so hard to understand and is an example in perseverance.

Jeter V. - Jeter continues to have a positive attitude and work ethic in 5th period. It is a challenging roster to be a part of and he is always focused on his work in this time.

Edward G. - Thank you Edward for stepping up and getting caught up on your work to return your grade to and A+!! Way to go!! I am proud of you for taking care of your responsibilities and being an excellent role model for your peers!

Jeremia G. - Thank you Jeremia for taking care of your responsibilities and completing work to raise your grade back to an A+! Way to go! I am very proud of you! Keep up the excellent work!

Gaven D. - Gaven I am proud of you for getting work caught up to raise your grade back to an A+! Please keep up the good work!

Mariann J. - Mariann you are a wonderful student and always take great pride in your work! I am so proud of you and your group with your accomplishments on your menu and preparing for International Night. Way to go!

Nayelli V. - Nayelli I am so proud of you and your positive work ethic! You always approach every project with creativity! Thank you so much for your positive participation and being such a kind, wonderful person!

Hope A. - Hope, you are a very sweet young lady and always demonstrate kindness to everyone. You are helpful and care deeply about others and produce quality work on a regular basis! I am extremely proud of you!

Emmy P. - Emmy is our number leader in musical theater. She is constantly asking important, thoughtful questions while taking note of her choreography and blocking. She is taking her job seriously and is a true leader for the expectations when developing a large production. I am so grateful to have Emmy lead, ask good questions, and show consistent enthusiasm for the class and our upcoming show.

Hudsenne G. - Hudsenne, you are a very kind, sweet young lady and a great role model for your peers! You have a strong work ethic and have an infectious curiosity for learning! I am very proud of you!

Gracin D. - Gracin, you are a very kind young man and have an avid curiosity for learning! I see you as being a leader among your peers and am very proud of you and your work ethic! Way to go!

Madelyn R. - Madelyn, I appreciate your hard work and dedication to learning! I appreciate your curiosity as you explore French! I see you as being a leader among your peers! Way to go!

Jaiden T. - Jaiden, I appreciate your motivation to learn languages and your curiosity as you explore and find songs and interesting information to share with me in and about Spanish! Thank you for making class fun! Way to go!

Hudson R. - Thank you Hudson for being a kind, peer teacher! I appreciate your helpful spirit as you help your fellow classmates who have missed days of class to understand the use of resources to do their work efficiently. Way to go! You Rock!

Amari N. - I am proud of you Amari for taking risks as you came to our World Languages class a little later in 2nd semester. I appreciate your motivation and curiosity as you are working to understand French! Way to go and welcome to Everitt!

Kimoni S. - Kimoni has come back to musical theater with a positive, and brave spirit. He asks excellent questions, leads hard sections of music and has been a joy to have back on the production!

Sophie S. - I am beyond grateful to have Sophie in class. Sophie reminds me of the kindness that is still present in this world. Sophie asks very thoughtful questions, making anyone's hard day better with the warmest smile and biggest heart of any student I know. I'm so grateful for this student!

Stella H. - Stella amazes me with the hard work she puts into her instrument. She leads the class in the expectations in music and does not give up. She is always working to achieve the next level while asking important and deeper questions. I am so impressed with her hard work, academic focus and curiosity she brings into the classroom.

Hudsenne G. - Hudsenne is hard working while having a positive demeanor in all she does. Her smile and laugh are infectious and gives me the courage and inspiration to keep teaching. She is supportive, actively listening and a true leader in class. I am so grateful to see her first thing in the morning, it is the best way to start the day!

Vuk B. - Vuk is one of the hardest workers I know. He is full of happiness and light that he can make anyone feel better with his kind heart. He is ALWAYS asking good questions and responsible in keeping track of important notes for our upcoming production. He is a true leader with a natural talent for music and making everyone smile!