Apple made a big announcement this week about a new resource that it has created to allow educators to create their own textbooks. The new iBooks Author is the future of digital education. In addition, Apple announced the expansion of it's iTunes U to include textbooks for K-12 and not just Higher Ed.
January 24th- Financial Aid Night- Auditorium- 6:30pm
January 24th- Future Gator Night- Boys basketball vs. Lakewood HS- 7:00pm GYM
January 30th- 8th Grade Parent night- SLHS 6:00pm
TCAP- (formerly CSAP)- We are still looking for donated snacks for students during our testing. Please contact Wendi Johnston for more information at 303-982-3311
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Happy New Year
I wanted to extend my wishes for a Happy New year to this tremendous community. I am looking forward to a successful Spring Semester in the Swamp as we begin the new year/semester. I encourage you to stay involved with the school community and continue supporting Gator Nation on all levels. My goal is not to just work harder for the school community but to improve and continue the journey toward excellence in partnership with you.
We have some difficult decisions approaching as our budget issues continue to be a point of emphasis. The school board will be hosting budget forums early in 2012 for community, students, parents, and staff to discuss the buget cut proposals. When those dates/times are announced I will get them posted.
We have some difficult decisions approaching as our budget issues continue to be a point of emphasis. The school board will be hosting budget forums early in 2012 for community, students, parents, and staff to discuss the buget cut proposals. When those dates/times are announced I will get them posted.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow"
Einstein
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Coffee with the Principal Part 2
I would like to extend a personal inviation to our community next Wednesday morning to my second "coffee with the principal event". While its not a formal event, I would love to visit with our community, especially parents whom i've not had the pleasure of meeting to date. This month's event will take place on Wednesday, December 14th from 6:00am to 7:00am at the Starbucks on 102nd and Wadsworth just North of 100th place. No agendas or tasks just time to visit and talk.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Swamp Showcase Highlights
The 2nd Annual Swamp Showcase was a big success! The night was full of energy and provided prospective parents/students a snapshot of our exciting school environment. Each department had an opportunity to showcase and highlight their curriculum and provide a glimpe of our school culture. The night served as a great opportunity to meet with an array of potential students to include IB candidates to discuss and promote SLHS. Thank you to my staff, students and our community for supporting this event and helping make SLHS a GREAT place to be!
Please enjoy the pictures highlighting our showcase event!
Please enjoy the pictures highlighting our showcase event!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Swamp Showcase November 29th
SLHS Community,
I hope you had a wonderful and very blessed Thanksgiving vacation full of good food, family, and plenty of relaxation time. As we return to school, semesters end is quickly approaching and the new year will be upon us before we know it.
Our second annual Swamp Showcase event will take place this Tuesday night November 29th at SLHS from 6:00-8:30pm. The event will highlight the comprehensive opportunities, enahnced curriculums, athletics/activities, and our AP/IB programs for all interested students. Our staff is extremely excited and prepared to exhibit and demonstrate our unique/high quality programs and showcase what makes SLHS a tremendous learning environment for any student. Please invite students and/or parents with interest to the event.
Thank you,
I hope you had a wonderful and very blessed Thanksgiving vacation full of good food, family, and plenty of relaxation time. As we return to school, semesters end is quickly approaching and the new year will be upon us before we know it.
Our second annual Swamp Showcase event will take place this Tuesday night November 29th at SLHS from 6:00-8:30pm. The event will highlight the comprehensive opportunities, enahnced curriculums, athletics/activities, and our AP/IB programs for all interested students. Our staff is extremely excited and prepared to exhibit and demonstrate our unique/high quality programs and showcase what makes SLHS a tremendous learning environment for any student. Please invite students and/or parents with interest to the event.
Thank you,
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Budget Woes??
SLHS Community,
As we enter the Holiday season, our staff is dealing with imminent changes as discussions begun around the proposed $70 million budget cuts over the next two years. In our November 10th meeting educators' passion along with cocerns from our school community were heard. The possibility of schools losing staff and possibly compensation has created some tension within the district. From the 20+ members of our school budget committee, each proposed innovative ideas for cuts and made a stand to get their voice heard without taking the survey provided by the district. I have total faith and trust in both my staff and our community to find the appropriate avenues and forums to be heard. Dr. Stevenson is visiting our school today to provide an in depth glimpse into the process and of course try and answer the multitude of questions surrounding the budget.
I want to personally thank you as a community for all the support you continue to provide SLHS. As we enter into a new phase of education with the very real possibility of larger class sizes, less course offerings, and possibly a differentiated school week, our partnership is becoming even more integral to our success than ever before. We need to be a united front working to enhance the learning for all of our students. I know this community will continue to move forward, step up, and be dilligent with the work that lies ahead.
As we enter the Holiday season, our staff is dealing with imminent changes as discussions begun around the proposed $70 million budget cuts over the next two years. In our November 10th meeting educators' passion along with cocerns from our school community were heard. The possibility of schools losing staff and possibly compensation has created some tension within the district. From the 20+ members of our school budget committee, each proposed innovative ideas for cuts and made a stand to get their voice heard without taking the survey provided by the district. I have total faith and trust in both my staff and our community to find the appropriate avenues and forums to be heard. Dr. Stevenson is visiting our school today to provide an in depth glimpse into the process and of course try and answer the multitude of questions surrounding the budget.
I want to personally thank you as a community for all the support you continue to provide SLHS. As we enter into a new phase of education with the very real possibility of larger class sizes, less course offerings, and possibly a differentiated school week, our partnership is becoming even more integral to our success than ever before. We need to be a united front working to enhance the learning for all of our students. I know this community will continue to move forward, step up, and be dilligent with the work that lies ahead.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Empty Bowls/Area Music and Coffee w/ the Principal events
I am very excited to celebrate our area youth music talents and at the same time contribute as a community to those less fortunate with pieces of art made by our very own students and staff. The event was a huge success and brought a very generous donation to the Arvada food bank that supports so many in the area especially as we get closer to the Holidays. What a gift to be involved with a program that helps so many families and continues to be a guiding light for those in need. The music event was amazing as our gymnasium was standing room only as nearly 400 talented musicians performed for parents, staff, and the community. The talent in this area is amazing and was highlighted with pieces from each area school.
My first coffee with the principal event took place Wednesday night. I had an opportunity to chat and interact with a few SLHS parents. Discussions around our upcoming budget issues, philosophies, and just simple chat highlighted the evening. I look forward to meeting and having discussions with you once again next month along with those that didn't have a chance to attend as we meet again on December 14th. I am considering changing next months time from 5:30pm to 6:00am. Look for updates on my blog and on the SLHS homepage.
My first coffee with the principal event took place Wednesday night. I had an opportunity to chat and interact with a few SLHS parents. Discussions around our upcoming budget issues, philosophies, and just simple chat highlighted the evening. I look forward to meeting and having discussions with you once again next month along with those that didn't have a chance to attend as we meet again on December 14th. I am considering changing next months time from 5:30pm to 6:00am. Look for updates on my blog and on the SLHS homepage.
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