JRLP Family Newsletter
September 15, 2023
Table of Contents
- Administrative Announcements
- Principal Advisory Group
- New Information
- Ms. McCaman's Field Trip
- September is Suicide Prevention Month
- Happenings this coming week
- PTSO Free Movie Night
- Female students learning about personal finances-10th, 11th and 12th Graders
- Summit Jeffco
- Warren Tech 8th Graders
- Outdoor Lab 6th Graders
- JRLP Contact Information
A WORD FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MS. KIRGAN.
Principal Advisory Group
Dear JRLP Families,
I hope this message finds you well. At JRLP we are committed to fostering a strong partnership between our school and our students' families. We believe that your valuable insights and perspectives can play a crucial role in shaping the future of our school and ensuring its accountability.
With this in mind, I am excited to announce the formation of our Principal Advisory Group. This group will serve as a platform for open dialogue and collaboration between our school's leadership and our dedicated families, with a specific focus on school accountability.
What is the Principal Advisory Group?
The Principal Advisory Group is an opportunity for family members to come together with the school's principal (that's me!) to discuss important matters related to our school's accountability. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about education and want to contribute to the continued success of our online learning community.
Why Join?
- Make an Impact: Your input and ideas can directly influence our school's policies and initiatives, ensuring they align with the needs and expectations of our students and families.
- Stay Informed: Gain deeper insights into our school's operations, goals, and strategies to help your family navigate the online learning environment more effectively.
- Connect with Peers: Collaborate with other dedicated family members who share your commitment to quality education.
How It Works:
- The group will meet quarterly (immediately before our PTSO meeting), allowing for regular updates and discussions on school accountability.
- Meetings will be conducted via Google Meet to accommodate our online learning environment.
- Topics may include curriculum improvements, assessment strategies, parent involvement, and more.
Who Can Join?
We invite all family members who are interested in contributing to our school's accountability efforts to participate. Whether you are a parent, guardian, or close relative of a student at JRLP your perspective matters.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our Principal Advisory Group, please join our first meeting on October 5, 2023 at 6:00pm at the following meet link: meet.google.com/uum-rwda-kkd
We believe that together, we can enhance the educational experience for all our students and families. Your involvement in the Principal Advisory Group will help us chart a course for continued success and accountability at JRLP
Thank you for your dedication to our school community. We look forward to working closely with you in shaping a brighter future for our students.
Warm regards,
Kala Munguia Principal, JRLP
NEW INFORMATION
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION - Ms. McCaman's 1st, 3rd,. 6th and 8th block students- SIGN UP BY 09/20
On September 27th we will be attending a field trip at the Colorado History Museum in Downtown Denver for all of Ms. McCaman's US History classes. We will learn about how history is a series of stories woven together and why understanding multiple perspectives is important.
We will be visiting 2 exhibits, the first one is about the Sand Creek Massacre and the second is about the Japanese American Internment Camp in Colorado. Both of these exhibits will be showcasing the importance of collecting multiple sides to an event.
All students and parent/guardians and drivers are invited to attend. However, we ask that young children do not attend due to the intense nature of the exhibits we will be visiting.
More information, such as exactly where to meet will be sent out the week before the trip.
Arrive by 11:15
Departure @ 1:40
Colorado History Museum
1200 Broadway
Denver, Colorado
RSVP below by September 20th
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Throughout the month of September, Jeffco is joining the nation in promoting awareness, action and education about suicide prevention. Use the resources below to engage your students, staff and families: Community Flyer for School Newsletters
HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK - IN DATE ORDER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
The First Annual Summit Jeffco
Register Today! Summit Jeffco for Families!
We are excited to invite you to our first-ever Summit Jeffco event! Designed to bring families together with district and school staff and other experts, families will learn new ways to support their student’s educational journey. Join us on Saturday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Green Mountain High School in Lakewood.
To get a sneak peek of what Summit Jeffco has in store for you, watch this video in English | Spanish and visit our Summit Jeffco webpage. There, you'll find details about our keynote speaker, Dr. Jessica Hawks, Clinical Director of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Hawks will discuss the current youth mental health crisis and equip families with strategies to support your student’s social and emotional well-being so they can thrive.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
Warren Tech 8th Graders
Dear 8th Grade Parents & Guardians:
On Thursday, September 28 2023, your student will be taking a tour of Warren Tech
High School’s central campus. For more information about Warren Tech please see
additional information below.
Warren Tech is an extension of every Jefferson County high school and offers
academic, career and technical training and education in 36 different programs.
These programs prepare high school students with academic, career and technical
skills for college, employment and potential careers.
Most students at Warren Tech are high school juniors and seniors as students must
be 16 in order to attend. Programs range in length from two to four semesters.
Credits earned at Warren Tech count toward graduation and qualify as academic
credits and electives under the Colorado Commission on Higher Education College
admission requirements. Most of Warren Tech’s programs also provide the
opportunity for students to earn college credit through the Colorado Community
College System.
It is recommended that interested students talk to their counselors early in their
high school careers regarding attending Warren Tech. Careful course planning will
ensure that students can meet high school graduation requirements and also take
advantage of Warren Tech’s opportunities.
Please complete the attached permission form and return to Stephanie.Schroeder@jeffco.k12.co.us no later than Thursday Sep 25, 2023.
Your student will need to be dropped off at JCRL (1505 S. Pierson St., Lakewood, CO 80232) no later than 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 28th. Buses will leave promptly at 11:10 AM.
Your student will need to be picked up at JCRL between 1:30-2:30 PM on Thursday, September 28th.
Please reach out to Stephanie Schroeder with any questions or concerns! We look forward to sharing this amazing experience with your students!
Warmly,
Stephanie Schroeder (school counselor)
Stephanie.Schroeder@jeffco.k12.co.us
303.982.1359 (voicemail)
720.432.4589 (direct)
Outdoor Lab 6th Grade
Parents of 6th Graders! Did you know…
- If you are concerned about your student’s safety while at Outdoor Lab, you should know–Outdoor Lab is a program that has been in Jeffco for decades, and students experience a safe, supervised environment throughout the DURATION of their trip. Just like all Jeffco teachers, ALL staff, including interns, are rigorously trained and screened before they are allowed to have ANY contact with students. There are always watchful eyes around, and our JRLP teachers also attend during the four-day trip to ensure maximum safety for our students!
- If have have concerns about the Outdoor Lab fee ($300), there are a few things you can do:
- Reach out to Karen Parker, our principal’s secretary to set up a payment plan stretched out throughout the school year – you do NOT have to pay all at once!
- If payment is a hardship, it is the commitment of Outdoor Lab that ALL STUDENTS CAN GO, regardless of financial situation! If the payment is a hardship, please reach out so that we can get your fee waived!
- Ms. Shapiro and Ms. Acosta believe STRONGLY in the value of this program. So much so, in fact, that Ms. Shapiro has sent BOTH of her children to Outdoor Lab over the past three years, and Ms. Acosta’s daughter will be attending this year! We believe in the importance of this experience for your student and for our own!
- Please reach out to Ms. Shapiro at any time to text or chat about your concerns. And know that Ms. Shapiro will be on site for the duration of this year’s trip! If you need to check in to find out how your child is doing, she will gladly update you.
1505 South Pierson Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80232
Main Number
303-982-6995
Attendance Number
303-982-6996
Tech Support
303-982 -7015