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It finally feels like fall! Hooray!

I wanted to share a couple of pieces of information with you. First, our Fall Festival has been rescheduled for Friday, October 28th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Our student council needed just a little more time for preparation and this will allow students and families to wear costumes to the event if they would like. The Fall Festival is a family event so please plan to attend and bring your whole family. There are activities for all ages.

The PTA will host Everitt’s first Community Family Movie Night next Friday, October 14th from 5:30-7:30 pm. We will be showing WALL-E outside and will have free hot dogs and popcorn for the whole family! This is also a family event. Students should not be dropped off at the school for the event without parent supervision.

Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up! Tuesday, October 18th will be for students with last names of A-L and Wednesday, October 19th will be for students with last names of M-Z. Of course, if your assigned night does not work for your schedule, you are welcome to come on the other night. We look forward to talking with you about the wonderful things we see in your children and about how we can partner together to help them to grow as much as possible this year. Students are encouraged to attend as well.

The PTA will be treating our teachers to dinner before parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 18th and Wednesday, October 19th. Please help by providing your time, amazing cooking or donation to help treat our incredible teachers here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449aaaa22a75-october1

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/

Dear Families,,

We are writing to inform you about a pilot program that’s happening at our school and throughout Jeffco Schools for Secondary students. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. Through this program, we will discuss this challenging topic and teach students about mental health and emphasize how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend.

SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.

Through the program, students learn:

• that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help

• how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend

• to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend

• who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it

Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a response slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.

We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.

We are including:

• An infographic for you to reinforce the ACT message at home

• An info sheet with resources

• Crisis Numbers / Walk In Centers

Lessons will begin October 5th and rotate through each grade level through December. More specific information will be sent home when your student’s grade level lesson is approaching.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation, or would like your child to opt out of this program, please contact counselors directly via email with questions or concerns. Shaun.richey@jeffco.k12.co.us, kirsten.aronson@jeffco.k12.co.us, heather.hanson@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Sincerely,
Everitt Mental Health Team

Estimados padres / Tutor,

Durante este año de desafío, el personal de la escuela trabaja para enseñar a los estudiantes acerca de la salud mental y cómo buscar ayuda si están preocupados por ellos mismos o algún amigo. Estamos utilizando un programa llamado (SOS Signs of Suicide) Señales de Suicidio. El programa enseña a los estudiantes acerca de este difícil tema y los estimula a solicitar ayuda.

SOS ha sido utilizado por miles de escuelas durante las últimas décadas. Estudios han demostrado que enseña a los estudiantes eficazmente acerca de la depresión y el suicidio mientras que reduce el número de intentos de suicidio reportados por los mismos estudiantes.

A través del programa, los estudiantes aprenden:

1. La depresión puede ser tratada y por lo tanto se les estimula a buscar ayuda.

2. Cómo identificar la depresión y el riesgo potencial de suicidio de ellos mismos o algún amigo.

3. (ACT: Acknowledge, Care and Tell) ACTUAR: Reconocer, Cuidado e Informar a un adulto de confianza si está preocupado por sí mismo o algún amigo.

4. A que personas pueden acudir en la escuela para obtener ayuda, si la necesitan.

Los estudiantes observarán videoclips apropiados para su edad y participarán en un dialogo acerca de la depresión, el suicidio y además qué hacer si están preocupados por algún amigo. Después del video, los estudiantes completarán un método breve de evaluación de detección de la depresión. Este método no puede proporcionar un diagnóstico de la depresión, pero indica si una persona joven debe ser referida a una evaluación por parte de un profesional de salud mental.

Después del video, los estudiantes completarán una hoja de respuestas en la que se les pregunta si les gustaría hablar con un adulto acerca de cualquier preocupación. El personal de la escuela llevará a cabo reuniones breves con cualquier estudiante que solicite hablar.

Les recomendamos que visiten www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent para obtener información acerca de las señales de advertencia del suicidio de jóvenes, recursos útiles y algunos mensajes claves que los estudiantes aprenderán.

Las lecciones comenzarán el 5 de octubre y rotarán a través de cada nivel de grado hasta diciembre. Se enviará a casa información más específica cuando se acerque la lección del nivel de grado de su estudiante.

Incluimos: una infografía para que usted fortalezca el mensaje de ACT en el hogar, hoja de papel con información de recursos y lista de programas locales.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre la participación de su hijo, o desea que su hijo opte por no participar en este programa, comuníquese con los consejeros directamente por correo electrónico con preguntas o inquietudes. Shaun.richey@jeffco.k12.co.us, kirsten.aronson@jeffco.k12.co.us, heather.hanson@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Sinceramente,

Everitt Mental Health Team

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bKR12Ihc_hp-ut9gp3IaTCY-C-ufB84OP_6gyGbbhoY/edit?usp=sharing

In an effort to continue moving forward with volleyball registration, a paper registration form has been created. This form needs to be filled out in its entirety and emailed back to me at mpowerwrrc@gmail.com. Priority enrollment will be determined by date and time form/email was sent. Once capacity has been met no additional registrations will be accepted. The registration form can be digitally filled in. Please verify all information is correct before submitting. All program information will be sent out via email.

If you already registered for volleyball (before the crash), please send me a copy of your registration/receipt. I currently have no way of accessing these records and therefore cannot communicate to those already registered.

This form is for Volleyball registration only. Registration for Basketball, Track & Field, and Soccer will be available (hopefully) online starting December 12th.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions and to share this with anyone who is interested in registering for Volleyball. Here is the link for paper registration: MSSP Registration Form.pdf

Thank you!

Mackey Power, Athletic & Facility Coordinator

The Middle School Sports Program (MSSP) Jeffco League provides 6th-8th grade students at participating middle schools the opportunity to play in after-school sports.

All programs are recreational and open to all ability levels with an emphasis on fun, sportsmanship, and fair play.

Players are taught basic rules of play and receive an equal amount of playing time. Players must adhere to the Player's Code of Conduct and abide by team rules and expectations. For more information and to register click on this link:

https://www.rootedinfun.com/186/Middle-School-Sports-Program

Fall Sports

• Cross Country: Coed - Practices are M/W 2:45-4:15. There is still time to sign up!
• Volleyball: Coed/paper registration
• Flag Football: Coed Practices are T/Th 2:45-4:15.

Winter Sports

• Basketball: Boys & Girls

Spring Sports

• Soccer: Coed
• Track and Field: Coed

There is still time to sign up, practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:15 PM. The program runs through August 23 until October 18.

Erick A. - Erick always has a positive attitude no matter when I see him. His positivity radiates throughout the gym when he is in PE and always keeps others in a good upbeat mood. Erick's positive attitude helps build our classroom community and I see the effects of his positive attitude not just in PE but our whole school also. Way to go Erick!

Cy S. - Cy is never afraid to offer all others in class a helping hand or equipment/materials in order for them to be successful. Cy shows leadership in going out of his way to make sure that everyone has access to the best materials available to be successful. While in PE Cy not only helps others with resources and materials but also lifts them up with his upbeat attitude!

Lydia M. - Lydia constantly shows enormous levels of kindness to all those around her. She makes sure that all students around her feel loved and welcome. Lydia's kindness radiates to all around her, making it a positive classroom to be a part of!

Alex B. - Alex is a great ally for her peers. We appreciate you Alex!

Enock R. - Enock displayed deep empathy for another student who was struggling emotionally. Enock sat with him, attempted to distract him in a positive way and most importantly acknowledged someone else's need and reached out to help.

Mimi V. - Mimi, you are an exceptional musician with so much talent. Not only this, you are hard working on a consistent basis which is demonstrated in your focus, hard work and leadership. I am so grateful for you and all you do to make our choir stronger.

Livie N. - Livie is a new 7th grade student who is in an elective class that has placed her in our first lunch, which is mostly 6th grade students. Livie advocated for herself to be moved into our second lunch with her 7th grade peers, but when informed about scheduling conflicts, she understood that she would have to be patient and make the best of the situation for the remainder of the semester. Her understanding and resiliency is greatly appreciated!

Hudsenne G. - Hudsenne is always 100% inclusive of everyone and open to including and working with different groups of students each day. She makes sure other students have the ability to succeed and have fun along with herself! Hudsenne lets her positivity help create a much brighter and kinder class for PE!

Enock R. - Enock has stepped out of his comfort zone to include diverse populations in his daily friend group. He goes out of his way to include diverse learners and make them feel welcome. He checks in with them daily and shares a high five or a fist bump, showing the other students that he cares!

Northreyez M. - North constantly challenges himself in PE to try new things and be better. In the weight room, North shows curiosity and pushes himself to try harder activities. North always has faith and confidence in himself and his ability to complete difficult tasks.

Rome C. - It takes courage and strength to apologize for something and really mean it. Rome displayed strength and maturity when he chose to step up.

Olivia B. - You are such a hard working and brave actor. I love the risks you take in musical theatre and how you always take feedback positively. I am so impressed with the growth you have already made and I can't wait to see more of this as we dive deeper into our performances.

Kinsey L. - Kinsey is an quiet but incredible leader. Kinsey takes risks to share not just questions and great ideas, but also personal stories--the kind of stories that inspire others and help people understand that we are all in this together.

Finn K. - Finn helped out a classmate who was struggling during a collaborative activity. Thanks for being a great partner in class!

Makayla Q. -I am so proud of the progress Makayla has shown this year. She is working hard to achieve her goals. She is a positive voice in every class. We are so proud of you, Makayla. Keep up the hard work.

Eli S. - Eli has a friendly personality to staff members and fellow students in the hallways and classrooms. We appreciate your positive attitude Eli!

Gracie N. - You have been a remarkable leader in choir. You take chances and are brave to do what is right in class. I am so grateful for the hard work and effort you put into class and the musician you are turning into!