Everitt Family Newsletter

~ For Everitt Families: January 27, 2023 ~


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Dear Everitt Families:

This week, we had an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work our 6th and 8th graders did first semester. We are so proud of how hard they worked and all that they learned! Below, there is a list of the 6th graders who made the honor roll and had zero tardies first semester. There is also a slideshow about all of the 8th graders that we celebrated.


I know that drop-off traffic has been particularly challenging lately. We often see an increase in students being driven to school when it is cold or snowy. That combined with the continuing icy conditions has proven challenging for drop-off. On cold mornings or when it is precipitating, all students are welcome to go into the cafeteria as soon as they arrive on campus. On days when the traffic continues past our start time, we hold tardies until we get the students in the building. You can help us by pulling all of the way forward when dropping your child off. I understand the desire to drop your child off as close to the entrance as possible. However, when many cars stop at the top of the parking lot, it makes it very difficult to get all of the cars through in a timely manner. Thanks for your support in making our parking lot run more smoothly.


We are looking for a few parents and guardians who would like to participate in a special task force. In this group, we will take a deeper look at Everitt's restorative practices and discipline policies, look at data for root causes, examine our practices for cultural responsiveness and equity, and develop a plan that we believe will honor our students and prepare them to meaningfully contribute to the world around them. We will meet every other Thursday afternoon from 2:45-3:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to me as soon as possible.


Soup's On! We'd love to have you join us for the PTA Soup's On! event. Please make a crockpot full of something delicious to share and join us for a fun evening of games and getting to know your fellow Lab families. This is a family event so students may not be dropped off to participate.


Thanks to all of you who filled out the family survey last week. If you haven't yet filled it out, please do so. The survey helps us to know what we are doing well and how we can better serve you and your family. We value your feedback.


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/

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What's Happening Next?


Wed 2/1 ~ PTA Family Night Soup's On 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in cafeteria


Thurs 2/2 ~ District 2 Hour Delay


Tues 2/7 ~ GT Information Night 6:00-7:00 pm in library


Thurs 2/16 ~ Parent Conferences Invitation Only


Fri 2/17 ~ NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/Staff Development


Mon 2/20 ~ NO SCHOOL


Fri 2/24 ~ Sea Camp Hat Day $1


Wed 3/1 ~ PTA/SAC Meeting 6:30 pm/7:30 pm in library


Thurs 3/2 ~ Late start 8:59 am periods 2, 4, 6

Everitt Happenings...

EVERITT TOURS

It is already time to think about next school year!


Our principal, Amanda Pouliot, will be giving tours to families every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. If that time does not work for your family, we are happy to schedule another time. Please let your friends and neighbors know about the tours. Thank you!

2022-2023 Bell Schedule

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HEALTHY & EQUITABLE START AND END TIMES

Jeffco Public Schools will launch new healthy and equitable start and end times districtwide for the 2023-2024 school year. The District’s goal is to align start and end times across all Jeffco schools to create consistency for our schools which equals equitable instruction for all students and increased student achievement. All new start and end times are updated in School Finder.

Learn more about Healthy and Equitable Start Times from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kym LeBlanc-Esparza by watching this video. There are also resources available for families to help create healthy sleep habits and routines.

CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR!

HawkQuest Assembly

6th & 8th Graders

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EVERITT INTERNATIONAL NIGHT 2023

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.

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JANUARY MONTHLY SCOOP

Check out the January issue of the student-written Monthly Scoop below:


Link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m4TxOVf4PxN_j9vLrmbqaV0plQBhxDwJYZ8VHaQKHiY/edit#

PTA (Parent Teacher Association) CORNER:

PTA (PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION) CORNER:

Our focus is on building lasting connections between families, getting to know our student’s teachers, and creating opportunities to come together as a community, valuing our diversity and celebrating our differences.


Happy 2023 to everyone! It is great to get back into the rhythm of school again for the second half of this school year!


We also have 2 very exciting events coming up to mark your calendars for.


On Wednesday February 1st from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in place of our PTA meeting we are having a Family Community Night called “SOUP’S ON!”. We are asking folks to bring a crockpot of soup or similar to share. The PTA will provide drinks and treats. We will announce the student winners of our sticker contest and play some can jam, as well, in the cafeteria! Please sign up to bring something yummy to share here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8AD23ABF4C43-soups


On Thursday March 9th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm we have International Night. This year it will expand to be a celebration of the diversity in our Everitt and Wheat Ridge communities! Would you like to share about your own family's culture at the event? Or do you have ideas about local restaurants that might be willing to donate a platter of food or a performance group that might like to be featured at this event? We would love your help in making this event a success! Please click on this google form: https://forms.gle/8SsyaL9fqR1aiyJq8 .


We will send out reminders and post dates and meeting minutes on the PTA page (https://everitt.jeffcopublicschools.org/family_resources/p_t_a ) as well as our FaceBook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/everittpta).


If you have not already done so, please consider joining the PTA TODAY to have a voice and be a part of our community - Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/iekuJqx6YGXFsg6q7


We are always open to new ideas on how to bring our great Everitt community together and look forward to learning from each other. Please feel free to send any questions or suggestions to the PTA at EverittPTA@gmail.com or to me directly at dan.b.weinstein@gmail.com or 720-291-1435.


Thank you,

Dan

CLICK HERE! To Join our Everitt PTA Facebook Page

Connection and up-to-date information available here for all Everitt Families and Staff.

Clubs & Activities

Students are always welcome to join a club already in session! If your child is interested in a particular club that isn't being offered, have them reach out to a teacher or staff member to ask them if they would be willing to sponsor it. Most of our clubs are born of student interest.


Here are the clubs and their meeting days:


After School Help - Mondays & Thursdays 2:30-3:00 pm


Chess Club - Mondays 2:30-3:30 pm


Cross Country - Mondays 2:45-4:15 pm


Fitness Club - Tuesday & Thursdays 2:40-3:30 pm. We have a limit of 20 so please let Mr. Gold or Mr. Black know that you will be attending.


GSA - Mondays 2:30-3:30 pm


Junior Optimist Club - Mondays 2:35-3:30 pm


Mountain Bike Club - Fridays 2:30-3:30 (weather permitting)


Native Student Group - Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 pm


Theatre Guild - Thursdays 2:30-4:00 pm

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8th GRADE 1st SEMESTER AWARDS

6th GRADE 1st SEMESTER AWARDS


6th grad 4.0 GPA

Lidyah A-C

Hope A

Olivia B

Vuk B

Jackson C

Elijah C

Tucker C

Sofia D

Quincey D

Hutchison D

Adleigh E

Hudsenne G

Irwin H

Stella H

Charlie M

Henry P

Orleans P

Zoe R

Sebastian R

William S

Andrew S

Leeland S

Emmah T

Lincoln T

Ryker U

Adele V

Grey W

Xavian W


6th Grade 3.5-3.99 GPA

Drew A

Zarayla A

Jonas A

Kloe B

Serenity B

Sophia C

Aria C

Sofia C

Kamron C

Kegan C

Jack E

Brady F

Nathen G

Quetzally G

Lilian H

Liam H

Evelyn H

Koston M

Nolan M

Andrea M

Georgia M

Lucy M

Corrine M

Nayele M

Ezra M

Gracie Jo N

Anakin N

Ekkoe P

Emmy P

Hudson R

Roman R

Madelyn R

Fiona S

Austin S

Nilayah T

Phebie T

Mireya V

Gracie V

Zyon W

Mason W


6th Grade 3.0-3.49 GPA

Cal A

Khloe A

Mya A

Herschel B

Cody C

Bryce D

Gracin D

Lilyanna D

Ozvaldo G

Aryon G

Cristian G

Autumn L

Lucien L

Jalynn M

Frankie M

Nevaeh M

Maddox N

Marek P

Isaac P

Eliza R

Lexi S

Michael T

Jaiden T

Olin W

Rhett W

Austen W


6th Grade - No Tardies!

Hope A

Vuk B

Elijah C

Tucker C

Quincey D

Hudsenne G

Irwin H

McKinley H

Charlie M

Lucy M

Corrine M

Gracie Jo N

Maddox N

Anakin N

Orleans P

Emmy P

Zoe R

Sebastian R

Roman R

Lizbeth R

Madelyn R

William S

Fiona S

Andrew S

Austin S

Leeland S

Emmah T

LIncoln T

Gracie V

Grey W

Xavian W

Mason W

CELEBRATIONS!

Lydia M. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!


Ash P. - Ash is focusing on academics this semester and being very successful with it. I am very proud of you Ash!


Brady F. - Brady is constantly seeking ways to help others. He brings a positive energy each day!


Kimberli B. - Kimberli shows strength in science by being willing to give her answer to any and all questions.


Frankie M. - Frankie is always focused on growing her knowledge and being focused on her work even though most around her are acting disruptively.


Julian M. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!


Rhys R. - Rhys is the first student to complete a Bronze Rhythm Medal in Band Olympics. Rhys regularly demonstrates a high level of musicianship in band class.


Isiah R. - Isiah is an extremely hard worker. He is always trying to improve and is working on keeping his grades up.


Hutch D. - Hutch always has huge amounts of positivity and walks into class with a positive attitude. This positivity helps others feel welcome and like they belong. Hutch's positive attitude helps class run smooth and ensures that everyone feels a part of a classroom community.


David B. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!


Trevon B. - Trevon shared some very insightful comments while discussing the novel which in turn drew even more students into the discussion.


Aidan K. - Aidan is always willing to take risks as he learns Spanish and demonstrates a disciplined work ethic as he completes assignments. His menu design for International Night is beautiful and authentic! Way to Go Aidan! I am proud of YOU!


Brooklyn N. - Most of her book group was feeling nervous to share out, or discuss the book. Brooklyn immediately jumped in and summarized what they had already read, as well as thinking deeper about the text and questioning what might happen next.


Maximus H. - When meeting in book groups, Maximus had made inferences the majority of the group had missed. He had no problem sharing those inferences which lead to his group having a better understanding of what was happening in the book.


Julianna G. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!


Angela B. - Angela took time to share her thinking with the class after realizing she understood something that she didn't initially think she did. This helped us all grow!


Kloe B. - Kloe comes to school ready to learn and share. She asks and answers questions while also helping others. She is a fantastic student leader.


Athena C. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!


Orleans P. - Orleans Pocernich did a great job representing our school to a 5th grade student who shadowed her this week. Thank you for supporting our school and making an elementary student feel welcomed in middle school for the day.


Daniel C. - Daniel did not hesitate to take charge of his book group discussion. He was reminding the group of important events that had happened in the book and how this might impact the main character.


Quincey D. - Quincey contributes positively to class discussions.


Truc N. - Truc puts her best effort into everything she does. She works extremely hard to make her thinking shine no matter what the task. She is very creative and hardworking in the art room, which is the perfect combination for artistic success. She is equally dedicated to writing, polishing her thinking on a quiz or written project--in short, she displays grit by not giving up when the work gets challenging and she strives to achieve high quality for all of her school work.


Tyler B. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!


Lawrence M. - Lawrence witnessed a staff member fall and rushed to help her. He was the only student in the room who reached out to help. Lawrence is often helpful to others, but this action demonstrated true empathy and leadership. I'm so proud of him.


Gianna D. - Gianna has worked every day in the past week to develop her skills in math. She has worked through frustration via her situation in class and has shown growth in her math skill during this time.


Marcus J. - He just comes to class and does his work


Mataya S. - Working hard to solve grade level equations. Refusing to give up. Sticking with it until finding the correct solution.


Peyton S. - Peyton is a great student to have in class. She is always asking questions to further her learning in class. She is also willing to help out her classmates.


Henry B. - Henry has made a huge turn around this semester and is working very hard to do excellent work in Spanish 1!! His menu design is beautiful, elegant, and a demonstration of the work he is destined to do!! I am so proud of YOU Henry!! I knew you could do this!


Aaron B. - Aaron is always pleasant, polite, and respectful when visiting the health room.


Wisdom D. - Great behavior during shelter in place drill!

Everitt Middle School

With foundations of equity and excellence, Everitt empowers and inspires our students as individuals, lifelong learners, and creative critical thinkers to engage in authentic learning and contribute meaningfully to their communities and their world.