Gator Gazette ~ Week of October 10, 2022

Mission Statement

SLHS is a comprehensive high school dedicated to academic excellence,

inspiring lifelong learners prepared to engage the world with empathy and pride

Vision Statement

The SLHS community collaborates to create a growth mindset by establishing purposeful connections with all students, providing them diverse pathways to be future-ready, in a safe and welcoming environment.

This Week’s Events

10/10	4:00pm Boys’ Soccer JV vs. Golden @ Connections LC 6:00pm PTSA Meeting @ SLHS
10/11	4:30pm Girls’ Volleyball Level 3 vs. Wheat Ridge @ Wheat Ridge High School 5:00pm Boys’ Soccer V vs. Wheat Ridge @ NAAC Stadium 5:30pm Girls’ Volleyball JV vs. Wheat Ridge @ Wheat Ridge High School 6:30pm Girls’ Volleyball v vs. Wheat Ridge @ Wheat Ridge High School
10/12	4:00pm Boys’ Jv vs. Wheat Ridge @ Wheat Ridge High School 6:00pm College Financial Aid Workshop @ SLHS 7:00pm Orchestra Performance @ SLHS
10/13	7:45am International Club @ SLHS 9:00am Boys’ Tennis V 4A State @ Pueblo City Park 3:30pm Cross Country V Championships @ D'Evelyn High School 3:30pm Game Club @ SLHS 4:30pm Girls’ Volleyball Level 3 vs. Pomona @ SLHS 4:30pm Girls' Volleyball Level 4 vs. Pomona @ SLHS 5:30pm Gymnastics V @ Green Mountain High School 5:30pm Girls’ Volleyball JV vs. Pomona @ SLHS 6:30pm Girls’ Volleyball V vs. Pomona @ SLHS
10/14	Jostens Order Day @ SLHS- Commons 9:00am Boys’ Tennis Varsity 4A State @ Pueblo City Park 10:20am Jostens Sophomore Class Ring Meeting 7:00pm Football V vs. Heritage @ Littleton Public School Stadium 7:00pm Boys’ Soccer V vs. Green Mountain @ NAAC Stadium
10/15	TBD- Girls Volleyball Level 4 Tournament @ Eaglecrest High School 9:00am Football Freshman vs. Heritage @ SLHS 9:00am Boys’ Tennis V 4A State @ Pueblo City Park 11:00am Football JV vs. Heritage @ SLHS

Principal’s Update

October Count	October Count Day this year is Monday, October 3. The most important action you can take to support school funding is to make sure your student attends school on that day. The “count window” the state observes is from Monday, September 26 through Monday, October 10, but the most important student count day is Monday, October 3. If your student will be absent on Monday, October 3 due to illness, call our attendance line, 303-982-3300 to report the absence. Attendance during the “count window” will help counteract an absence on Monday, October 3.
Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 4th In-person	Conferences are Tuesday, October 4th and will be held @ SLHS. Teachers will be in the hallways or in designated zones(i.e. LMC, Cafeteria, Commons; as the gym is still unavailable). A map for each department and teacher location will be provided. Help the SLHS PTA provide dinner for all 110 of our teachers & staff during parent-teacher conferences. Let's show our appreciation for all of their hard work by providing a nice meal during parent/teacher conferences on October 4 - Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EAAA82EA31-parentteacher
Schedule for October	Adjust your calendars-Due to a number of special days in the schedule for October. We have revised the daily bell schedule for the entire month to create more consistency. Moving the Block Days to the beginning of the week allows us to accommodate different needs that require a mid-week schedule and/or an abbreviated school week. Thank you for your flexibility. SLHS Daily Schedule for October
Super Wednesday	Will be Wednesday, October 12! Students will take the College Drive version of the PSAT and SAT. Grades 9-11 will attend school and test. Grade 12 will not have school that day.
ALL SLHS Sophomores Invited- Jeffco Career Expo October 26th 9 am - 12:30pm Get your permission form in.	Student Flyer with Jeffco Permission Form: English Spanish Jeffco Students: Complete your permission form and give it to your school counselor to attend with your school group. Bus provided Engage in a unique opportunity to speak with industry and postsecondary professionals about a wide variety of careers. There will be interactive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Learn about career pathways and discover your passion in: Business ~ Marketing ~ Energy ~ Aviation ~ Engineering ~ Hospitality Travel and Tourism ~ Criminal Justice ~ Health Sciences ~ Communication Architecture and Construction ~ Information Technology ~ Transportation Gain knowledge of expanding careers, network with community partners, and establish connections for job shadows, capstone mentorships, internships, apprenticeships, and jobs.

Academics

6 Week Grades	The first 6 week grades were posted this week. These grades represent approximately 1/3 of the entire first semester grade in classes. Since Parent Teacher conferences are next Tuesday night, we encourage you to review their grades so you can prioritize any teacher contact that may be needed. As a reminder, students can access additional help from the Writing Center, and the Math and Science studios during off hours.
MYP Personal Projects	All 10th grade students will begin their Personal Projects in Advisement this week. This is a requirement for the Advisement class. As part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, our 10th graders engage in this valuable exercise.
Assessment Calendar	Use this Master Assessment Calendar to determine what assessments your student will be required to take throughout the school year. This also offers some insight into why the tests are given and how teachers use the results to monitor and adjust instruction. The dates are subject to change.

Activities

Ordering School Pictures	Picture re-takes happened this past Tuesday, September 27th. If you would like to order those photos, head on over to mylifetouch.com, picture day ID: EVTZN8SRC
Senior Quotes	Seniors will be receiving their senior quote papers through their English classes on October 3rd and need to be turned in by October 10th. Students would also be able to submit their senior quotes through a link on the yearbook website. Yearbook Website Here.
Senior Pictures	Senior Pictures are due Monday, October 10th, 2022. Additional Information on Senior Photos can be found here.
Announcements!	Cheer Our SLHS Cheer squad is currently preparing their competition routine and attending as many sporting events as possible to help cheer on all our Gators!!!! Also, their competitions start in 29 days! They are competing in 6 different competitions from the end of October through the beginning of December. They are hoping to win a spot at the national level, where they will be able to compete in Orlando, Florida!!!!
Support SLHS	Shop at Plato’s Closet Westminster on Saturday October 22nd 10 am - 9 pm and 10% OF ALL SALES will be donated to our school! Plus get a Free tote bag and 10% off your whole purchase in-store when you opt-in to receive Plato’s text messages. Plato’s Closet Westminster is THE go-to destination for all your favorite brands and styles of clothing, shoes & Accessories.
SLHS Past Updates	Past and current newsletters are accessible on the main SLHS website. Newsletters 22/23 School Year
SLHS Club Information	SLHS Club/ Activity List and Meeting Schedule 22-23 SLHS Club/Activity Contact List SLHS Gator Clubs application 2022-2023

Athletics

Celebrations

Cross Country

Football

Gymnastics

Boys’ Soccer

Softball

Boys’ Tennis

Volleyball

Announcements

Bumps & Bruises Fall 2022

Bumps and Bruises is a FREE walk-in clinic for Jeffco high school students with

acute injuries. See flyer here

Winter Sports Registration will open on 10/17 at 9am

Boys’ Basketball

Girls’ Basketball

Ice Hockey

Girls’ Swim & Dive

Boys’ Wrestling

Girls’ Wrestling

2022-2023 Athletic Dates

SLHS Athletic Dates

PTSA~ GET~Boosters

PTSA
GET	2022-2023 Get Meetings ~ Gator Effectiveness Team
Boosters
SLHS After Prom	After Prom Planning If you are interested in being on the committee, please contact Anglela Kyle, After Prom Chair, at ackyle@hotmail.com and also join the After Prom Facebook group (join here)