NMSHS PANTHER POST

Nederland Middle-Senior HS Community,

Not only is October in the mountains beautiful, it is also hectic here at school. This past week we had home and away volleyball and soccer high school games, middle school volleyball, mountain biking races, and a league cross country meet. Our students fared very well winning or tying their games and we had excellent race results for our mountain biking and XC teams.

In addition Nederland Middle-Senior High School participated in the BVSD Showcase on the CU Boulder campus. Finally, we also started the performing arts concerts this week. For a very long time the performing arts programming lead by Liz Evans and Christine Mallery has involved almost half of the student population. The hard work and dedication and dedication of teachers and students is exciting to see on stage. This week we had Orchestra, Band and Choir concerts for grades 6-12.

The remarkable aspect of the music events in combination with the athletic events is the overwhelming participation of students in both activities. The level of cross activity participation contributes a high level of involvement in the school and builds a culture of community. I see the cross pollination of students in multiple groups as the beauty of a small school. There is plenty of opportunity for students to be a part of something bigger than themselves here at Ned.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences start next week. On Thursday 10/17 you can meet with teachers in person, and on Tuesday 10/22 you can meet virtually. All conferences are scheduled through Help at Schools. Check your email for your unique link to sign up.

Youth Board Open House

For any student interested in learning more about local government, join the Youth Board for their Open House on Thursday 10/24 from 9am-1pm. The youth board functions as an actual town board for Nederland and is a great opportunity for youth to advocate for themselves and give feedback to the town on their plans and share about things you would like to see implemented for the success of the town in the future. This open house will be a great opportunity to learn more about the youth board. You will get to meet with town officials and boards, tour town hall, and lunch will be provided afterwards. If interested, scan the QR code on the flyer in the Panther post or reach out to Max at max@teensinc.org.

Enjoy the beauty of the mountains this weekend,

Gavan

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Upcoming PSAT, October 23

In a few weeks Nederland will be administering the PSAT to all of our 10th and 11th grade students. This assessment is the National Merit Scholarship Program Qualifying Exam. The testing will take place here at school on Wednesday, 10/23 @ 9:30am. The National Merit Scholarship Program is recognized worldwide as a prestigious award. For all 10th and 11th graders, top scores allow examinees to qualify for several corporate scholarship awards. All students can also opt in to the College Board Student Search Service to connect with colleges through the Big Future app. See more information in the PSAT National Merit Student Guide here.

The exam is $18. Parents pay on Revtrak, on the Testing Tile. Deadline for payment is October 23. The PSAT is a great practice opportunity for our students and supports their ability to meet graduation requirements and to be prepared for the important spring administration of the PSAT 10 and SAT assessments. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Pries

Middle School Boys’ Basketball Players - pay attention! 7th and 8th grade practice starts on Monday, October 30. You must be registered and paid no later than Sunday, October 29. Coach is going to have a separate season with 6th graders later in the year. Contact Coach Kevin Cronan with questions regarding middle school basketball.

Anyone interested in Middle School Wrestling - please sign up on the sheet in the main office by this Wednesday, October 16. This is not registration, just a survey to see if there is enough interest to have a team.

It’s been a great week with lots of highlights!

• Middle School Volleyball had their first game of the season, defeating Eldorado 3-0 here at home.

• High School Varsity Volleyball beat Poudre Community 3-0 on Monday, followed by beating William Smith 3-0 on Wednesday. Way to sweep both games!

• High School Boys’ Soccer had an exciting home game on Monday, beating Banning Lewis 3-2 with only 25 seconds remaining. Two days later, they fought a hard game against highly-rated William Smith to tie 1-1.

• High School Mountain Biking finished 3rd place in Division 2 for Regionals. We have 8 riders going to State Championships next weekend in Glenwood Springs: Laila Waldron, Grayson Shurr, Finn Fitzer, Halle Peiffer, Amika Begin, Madeline Perry, Codi Waldron, and Jonny Moss. Congratulations, Panthers!

• High School Cross Country did great at the Foothills League Championships, with the girls team placing 3rd. Amika Begin won the girls’ race and Abby Hess finished 3rd, with both runners securing All League Honors. Ben Weber finished 9th on the boys’ side, and secured All League Honors as well. Nitzana Harkness finished 18th, Libby Chandler scored 27th, Eliza Brundege 30th, and Gray River Pearl 32nd. Lukey Mahorski finished 25th.

Finally, Attention ALL Skiers - important information below! Do not miss these deadlines!

Middle School Alpine Skiers

There will be a required virtual informational meeting for Middle School Alpine Skiers & Families on Thursday, October 24 @ 6 pm via this Zoom Link. Registration will open the morning of October 28 and it will close at noon on Friday, November 15. Late registrations will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend the meeting, contact Coach Benjamin Croll no later than Friday, October 25.

High School Nordic Skiers

There will be a required in-person informational meeting for High School Nordic Skiers & Families on Monday, October 28 @ 6pm at Nederland Middle-Senior High School. Registration will open the morning of October 28 and it will close at noon on Friday, November 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, contact Coach Dan Vardamis no later than Friday, October 25.

High School Alpine Skiers

There will be a required virtual informational meeting for High School Alpine Skiers & Families on Tuesday, October 22 @ 6 pm via this Zoom Link. Registration will open the morning of October 28 and it will close at noon on Friday, November 15. Late registrations will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend the meeting, contact Coaches Joshua Lynch and Krista Crabtree no later than Friday, October 25.

Seniors have been busy meeting up with Ms. Jill and working on completing college applications. Free college application days are October 15 - 17. Applications can be submitted to public universities in Colorado, without incurring application fees during this timeframe. See the college application timeline- we are on steps 4 - 8. FAFSA is slated to open December 1.

Coming on October 23: October PSAT National Merit Scholarship Program Qualifying Exam is given here on Wednesday, 10/23 @ 9:30am. The National Merit Scholarship Program is recognized worldwide as a prestigious award. For all 10th and 11th graders, top scores allow examinees to qualify for several corporate scholarship awards. All students can also opt in to the College Board Student Search Service to connect with colleges through the Big Future app. See more information in the PSAT National Merit Student Guide here. The exam is $18. Parents pay on Revtrak, on the Testing Tile. Deadline for payment is October 23.

AP EXAMS. Exam registration payments due by October 31.

Register for your high school exams now, using the exam sign up sheet 2024/25 AP Exam Payment form OR pay online: https://bvsd.revtrak.net/high-schools/neh/ select the “testing” app tile. Why take an AP Exam? Entering college with credit you’ve already earned through AP can save you time and money—for example, you might be able to skip introductory courses or even graduate early. Check the AP Exam Credit Search.

College Board reports that no matter their score, students who complete an AP® course and exam benefit from their AP experience. In fact, even students who score a 1 or 2 on an AP Exam are more likely to attend college and graduate on time (than academically similar students who don’t take AP). In a recent survey of nearly 2,000 first-year college students, over 90% of respondents who earned an AP Exam score of 2 said they’re doing well (or very well) in college courses that cover similar content.

Free Active Parenting group. Parents, the popular Active Parenting group is back! Active parenting is a free online group that meets to support the parents and caregivers of Nederland teens. Topics include raising confident kids in the digital era. Participation in this virtual parenting support group includes a free family dinner pickup on group nights and $20 Amazon gift for each session. Engage online with the amazing coaches Madi and Danette while meeting other parents in this lively training. Learn tools for: improving teen communication, guiding teens toward healthy choices and supporting their academics. Online meetings run November 4 - December 16. See this flyer for dates, and register here. Space is limited.

Upcoming College Fairs:

Plan now - these local college fairs are coming up fast, in the fall! A college fair is an event where multiple colleges and universities gather in one location to provide you with information about their academics, campus life, cost of attendance, scholarships and more. It's a great chance to meet the people who actually read admissions applications and who can help you get started with the college of your dreams.

Broomfield High School, Wednesday, October 30. Broomfield hosts an In-State College fair featuring representatives from public and private universities located within Colorado. 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Volunteer Opportunities: The Teen Center needs volunteers in October, for Halloween Ned. See Stazi, Max, or Coach Lefaiver @ Teens Inc. for more information.

Growing Gardens Teen Volunteer Day: Ages- Kids in grades 6th - 12th.

When: October 14th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Growing Gardens Urban Farm - 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder Register here.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Professors Susan Marie Hendrickson & Steven Brown present:

“The Chemistry of Magic!”

Cristol Chemistry Rm 140

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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In this show Chemistry's the treat that explains favorite magical tricks! Join CU Wizards for colorful, lively demonstrations that will be as educational as they are FUN!

This show is especially great for kids and parents of all ages. Everyone's welcome to wear a Halloween Costume!

For more info and for the 2024-2025 schedule, please visit:

www.colorado.edu/cuwizards

For over three decades, CU Wizards shows have engaged and inspired family audiences by bringing STEM concepts to life through lively demonstrations and interactive, entertaining shows.

The shows, geared for students K- 8th, are FREE to everyone!