Golden Family Newsletter

The 10th Annual Holiday Bazaar is this Saturday at GHS, December 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come shop over 40 vendors and hear music provided by GHS performing arts. Admission is free!

The Giving Tree is back for another year. You can make a difference in a Golden students holiday season with your generosity. All of the gift requests from the tree are from Golden High School students and families who would be grateful for your support.

GHS Student Council presents; The Golden One.

It’s time to enroll for the 2025-26 school year. So that the district can prepare for next year’s staffing, budget, resources and more for our school, let us know if you're coming back next year. Visit www.enrolljeffco.org to learn more.

2025-2026 Warren Tech Application

• Round 1 Enrollment Application Window Opens Today!
• Round 1 window closes January 17, 2025
• Students/families apply via EnrollJeffco.org
• EJ Support Line | 303-982-2372 | JeffcoHelp.org

Returning Warren Tech Students for 2025-2026

• Current WT students who plan to return to the same program next year, must complete an application in EnrollJeffco.org for Year 2 of their program.
• Current WT students who are interested in a different program next year, must complete the EnrollJeffco.org application.

We need your help to make December 18 special for our staff! The PTA is hosting a taco bar, and we’d love your support with food contributions. Your generosity will help us show our appreciation to the GHS team.

Please check out the following SignUpGenius link to see how you can contribute. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CAFAD2FA75-53483586-holiday

Discuss with your students what they've learned about in their Homeroom on Wednesdays. Here are recent lessons by grade level:

9th Grade: True Colors activity. Ask your teen what 'color' they are and what that says about their personality. Did others have the same color as them? Who were they?

10th Grade: Who Are You on Social Media? Ask your teen: 1) How only posting fun trips and 'happy' activities (even when they're having a rough time) could have a negative impact on his/her real self? 2) What advice would they give a younger sibling or cousin who is new to social media (regarding what types of things to post)?

11th Grade: Recognizing When You/Others Need Help. Ask your teen: Are they facing level 1, 2 or 3 challenges right now (level 1 is something they can handle on their own such as a friend not texting back, level 3 is feeling like they need outside support from a professional)? Also, if they were ever worried about themselves or someone else, who is their 'lifeline person' - who would they call first (or 2nd, 3rd)?

12th Grade: Breaking Through Loneliness. Ask your child why teens have reported much higher rates of loneliness since 2010? Also ask what 'conversation starters' they remember from the lesson.

Join us to hear all about working in an Emergency Room during Demon Academy on December 12. Sign up for Career Speaker - ER Doctor Demon Academy. Mr. Best is listed as the teacher for this Demon Academy.

Join Red Rocks Community College on Zoom on December 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., for an overview of the new FAFSA/CASFA along with tips to support completion.

Grab dinner at Motomaki Denver West from 4- 9 p.m. on December 10 before checking out the GHS Holiday Concert! 20% of proceeds from in store or online orders with the promo code FUNDRAISE or a mention of GHS Performing Arts go back to the GHS Performing Arts Booster Club.

We need your support to help raise money for After Prom in April. Last year, almost 300 students celebrated at the Golden Community Center. They played games, enjoyed food and beverages, temporary tattoos, a photo booth, DJ, and entered to win prizes.

Donate Now -https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Ghspta-Afterprom2024

For parents of juniors and seniors, we suggest a donation of $50 or more.

GHS PTA has been providing After Prom for GHS juniors and seniors (and their guests) for over 35 years. This event is free to all juniors and seniors at GHS, regardless of their academic or attendance record and whether they attend prom or not. It is meant to provide a fun and safe night out to celebrate the end of the school year with friends. There is a huge community support behind the event, and it is run solely through the generous donations of in-kind gifts, time, funds, or use of facilities from the City of Golden, Police and Fire Departments, businesses, foundations, clubs and families.

Thank you for helping provide GHS with a safe, positive, and fun event!

Golden High School PTA

Join your peers in the GHS Library on Monday December 16th from 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for a finals study session. Hot chocolate and treats will be provided.

Audition for this year's spring musical, Hello Dolly! Auditions are open to all students. Monologues/Vocal Auditions will be held January 6 and January 8. Dance Auditions will be held on January 7. If you are interested in joining the Tech Crew, there will be an interest meeting on December 9. Audition information can be found in the Hello Dolly Audition Packet.

Audition Sign Up

Tech Sign Up

Golden Boys Lacrosse has partnered with Monkey Sports for a 5% discount for Monkey Sports for all purchases, December 1st-10th. Anyone can use this; any sport, any school, any team.

Calling all parents and caregivers of Golden area schools! You're invited to the January Parent Academy on January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in room 202 at Golden High School.

Colorado State University sleep expert Natalie Rolle, who specializes in behavioral sleep treatments, will discuss how sleep is critical to your child's success and wellbeing.

Help your kids get better rest and learn how sleep deprivation affects them. Pizza and water will be provided. See you there, don't miss it!

December 7 - Holiday Bazaar (10 a.m.)

December 10 - Combined Band/Orchestra/Choir Holiday Concert (7 p.m.)

December 12 - Semester 2 schedule release

December 18 - Final Exams (periods 1-4)

December 19 - Final Exams (periods 5-7)

December 20 - Final Exams Make Ups

December 23 - January 6 - Winter Break (No School)