NMSHS PANTHER POST

Dear Nederland Middle-Senior HS Families,

Thanks to the Nederland community for having your kids at school for our CMAS and SAT/PSAT testing. The assessments were administered in a very organized and professional manner by our teachers and staff members. The performance by our students was excellent. I’m confident that the work our teachers have done in the classroom will be reflected on these once a year state test results.

Each year we set goals as a school to work toward improving our students' performance in math and language arts, which are measured by the state assessments. We have a high performing group of kids who work hard and deliver, showing what they know and understand as a result of their teachers' hard work.

We are looking forward to seeing the results which are a reflection of the effort of our teachers planning, teaching and assessing students throughout the school year. Our school receives public acknowledgement from CDE on how well our students perform each year. It also informs our teachers where they can improve the learning for our students in the next school year. Your students' participation is appreciated.

Enjoy the long weekend,

Gavan

Thank you to all who came out for HS Girls’ Soccer Senior Night on Monday vs. Twin Peaks. We want to give a special thank you to our seniors: Teaghan Hartman, Trinity LeBlanc, Kyleigh McLaughlin, Polina Savich, and Echo Siglin. They played in some tough conditions and fought it out for a 1-1 tie. Keep going, ladies!

Thanks to all who came out for the Spring Musical Urinetown last weekend. Be sure to buy tickets for the final shows this weekend. They are Friday 4/19 @ 7 pm and Saturday 4/20 @ 1 pm & 7 pm.

HS Track & Field competed well at the Boulder County Track Championships last weekend. Notable results included Amika Begin (5:56.32) and Abby Hess (6:06.96) setting PRs in the mile. Eric Thurston ran 2:19.21 in the 800 m run. This team continues to grow in both size and competitiveness. Great job!

Here’s what’s happening from Nederland MSHS School Counseling:

Amanda Johnson, the admissions representative from CU Boulder, visits Nederland MSHS in person on Tuesday, April 30 @ 11:45.

AP Exams:

Tuesday May 7 @ 12:00pm - AP Statistics

Thursday May 9 @ 8:00am - AP Environmental Science

Thursday May 9 @ 12:00pm - AP Psychology

Friday May 10 AP Art & Design Digital Submission Due

Tuesday May 14 @ 8:00am - AP English Language & Composition

Tuesday May 14 @ 2:00pm - AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism

Wednesday May 15 @ 8:00am AP World History Modern

High School Concurrent College Courses build your college transcript while in high school. The credits are guaranteed to transfer to public universities in Colorado and BVSD covers the tuition costs! SUMMER & FALL offerings are listed below and you must sign up by the registration deadline. You should click the links for sign up instructions.

Summer Front Range Community College offerings - Runs May 28-August 5. Taught by BVSD teachers, consisting of BVSD high school students: SIGN UP BY MAY 10

• ENG 1021 English Comp I - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD English)

• ENG 1022 English Comp 2 - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD English)

• LIT 1015 Intro to Literature - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (Meets 5 cr BVSD English)

• PSY 1002 General Psychology II - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD Electives)

• COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD Electives)

• CIS 1018 Intro to PC Applications - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (Meets 5 cr Practical Exp AND Computer Science grad req)

• BUS 1016 Personal Finance - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (Meets 5 credits of BVSD Practical Experience & the Money Management graduation reqs)

• MAT 1240 Math for Liberal Arts - 4 College Credits - 5 credits of BVSD Math (synchronous online Tuesdays @ 10:00am)

• HUM 1003 Introducción al Arte Cinematográfico (Spanish Cinema Arts) 3 College Credits (Synchronous M/W - 1:00-2:15) - 5 credits BVSD Electives

FALL Front Range Community College offerings - Taught by BVSD teachers, consisting of BVSD high school students: SIGN UP BY August 2. Runs August 19 - December 9.

• ENG 1021 English Comp I - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD English)

• ENG 2021 Creative Writing - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD English)

• COM 2300 Intercultural Communication 3 College Credits Asynchronous (5 cr BVSD Communication)

• MAT 1260 Intro to Statistics - 3 College Credits Asynchronous (Meets 5 cr of BVSD Math)

• LIT 1015 Intro to Literature - 3 College Credits (Meets 5 credits of BVSD ELA Electives)

BVSD high school students can now earn an Associate Degree in high school, and it’s tuition free! AND Find out more about how those credits transfer to CU Boulder when Amanda Johnson, the admissions representative from CU Boulder visits Nederland MSHS in person on Tuesday, April 30 @ 11:45.

Families, learn about how students can earn one year of free college tuition after 12th grade, via the Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) Program.

Front Range is hosting a “Gearing for Engineering” webinar which describes how FRCC courses can transfer into Engineering. See this flyer for more. Students who magnify this opportunity can be well on their way to an Engineering Degree with a significant portion of their tuition costs covered.

Middle and High Schoolers: Looking for something fun to do on 4/20, while exploring options for your pursuit in a career in engineering? School of Mines "Theme Park Engineering Design Group" hosts an amusement park design, challenge, and activities expo on Saturday April 20; 9:00-2:00 at Colorado School of Mines. There will be fun STEM activities including escape rooms, mini-golf and a theme park design showcase and exposition. And lunch is provided! Be sure to register by April 17 if you want to attend. See the event flyer and the link to register.

High school families: Interested in learning more about preeminent research institutions in the U.S? Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, and Washington University in St. Louis is hosting an unified, evening, in-person information session. Individuals from these prestigious universities will share the latest in college admissions, academic programming, research, lifestyles, and financial aid information. The event is in Denver on Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00pm. Registration and information is here

• If you are hired and refer a friend that gets hired, you get $100!

Middle School: Rocky Mountain Rotary is inviting 7th-grade students to apply for the Young Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference (Young RYLA). Flyer: Young RYLA Flyer.pdf YRYLA is a 5-day leadership camp happening in June and July at the YMCA of the Rockies. YRYLA presents a unique opportunity for young individuals to enhance their leadership potential and contribute positively to their communities. The program aims to help students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and coping mechanisms, through activities like guest speakers, games, and discussions. This overnight camp is offered at no cost to students (aside from arranging transportation to Estes Park). Students can apply online through Rocky Mountain RYLA by April 30, 2024. The ideal candidate is honest, responsible, and interested in leadership. Applications are accepted through March. Selected students will undergo interviews for final selection, with detailed instructions provided on the website for further inquiries. Reach out to the local Rotary Club representative Bill Rubin wrubin1953@gmail.com with any questions.

High School: The Rocky Mountain Rotary is accepting applications for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference. Applications from high school students, currently in grades 9 to 11, are being accepted through April, for this prestigious program. The five day conference takes place at the YMCA of the Rockies near Estes Park, Colorado. During the conference, students focus on leadership development and teamwork skills. The program's objectives include experiential learning and equipping youth with tools to tackle life's challenges. Students eligible for RYLA must demonstrate qualities like honesty, responsibility, and decision-making ability. This overnight camp is offered at no cost to students (aside from arranging transportation to Estes Park). The RYLA application portal is open through March. Successful applicants will undergo an interview process, and final selections will be notified via email. Reach out to the local Rotary Club representative Mark Burnett at markpaulburnett@icloud.com for guidance.

Call for Volunteers: Are you an academically minded parent interested in volunteering in supporting our students’ academic success? Reach out to Ms. Jill for more information about possible volunteer options on Thursdays. Jill.pries@bvsd.org Nederland MSHS has a volunteer parent serving students by providing a systems approach for success.

See recent slides for Mike Mannion’s suggestions for mid-semester academic success strategies, and information on future parent workshops.

BVSD online: BVSD Online offers full semester courses to students looking to earn necessary graduation credits. Sign up for full semester summer courses which begin 5/30/2024 and end 7/24/2024. These courses are $300. Students with waived fees pay $50.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

• When your student was hoping for a College admission, but received an application rejection: This is a helpful article on clues to what teens might experience through the college application process. Check it out for helpful insights.
• Mental Health Partners’ Nederland location offers family support and mental wellness services. Connect with MHP’s site: https://www.mhpcolorado.org/about/locations/nederland/
• Struggling with substance use, numbing? Denver Health has created a youth support site with several resources including mental health apps, coping skills, artistic creativity, breathing, self-care, activities and group support. Check out their site here to connect with several resources focused on a variety of areas of wellness: https://strongerwithout.com/
• Online support: Concerned for a teen who is experiencing substance misuse? An online support group for families of teens is starting soon. See registration details here: SUD NH.pdf
• Medicine Horse: This local equestrian group hosts several programs offering equine therapy services to teens and adults. See their flyer for details on their offerings.