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Vikan Knights, ARMOR Up!
From Principal Velez
Dear Community,
This week, Vikan raised more than $300 for the Red Cross to support the people of Hawaii after the terrible tragedy that devastated their state. I am proud of the Motivation and Optimism our Knights demonstrated! Thank you for your support to this effort!
This week, our Knights learned about our school-wide expectations as well as their Learning Community expectations, routines and procedures. It is our goal to provide our Knights with a safe, caring and predictable learning environment. Our teachers have done a magnificent job developing lessons that help us learn about our Knights and for them to learn about us.
As a reminder, each of your children belongs to a Learning Community. Each Learning Community has their own identity, teachers and resources. This weekend, ask your child about the name of their community and what the expectations are. Below are the names of each Learning Community and the teachers that are a part of it:
6th Grade: Ms. Hayes, SPED
Phoenix
- Mr. Stamper, Social Studies
- Ms. Lash, English
- Mr. De Leon, Math
- Mr. Lupo, Science
Dragons
- Ms. Kern, Social Studies
- Mr. Carron, English
- Ms. Wallace, Math
- Ms. McGuire, Science
7th Grade: Mr. Xani, SPED
Griffons
- Ms. Baran, Social Studies
- Ms. Reynolds/Ms. Pohl, English
- Ms. Calcote, Math
- Ms. McLaughlin, Science
Chimera
- Ms. Hodges, Social Studies
- Ms. Iacino, English
- Ms. Miller, Math
- Ms. Knoche, Science
8th Grade: Ms. Nguyen, SPED
Manticore
- Mr. Bredl, Social Studies
- Ms. King, English
- Ms. Parnell, Math
- Mr. Panunciar, Science
Minotaur
- Mr. Mogensen, Social Studies
- Ms. Patch/Mr. Jackson, English
- Mr. Bourdon, Math
- Dr. Clapp, Science
Principal Velez
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Athletic Information
Below is information for Season.
If yo have any questions regarding athletics please email Mr. Mogensen at jmogensen@sd27j.net
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Attendance - IMPORTANT!
Excused Absences
2.1 Excused absences are defined as absences due to one or more of the following:
2.1.1 A student who is temporarily ill or injured or whose absence is approved by the administrator of the school of attendance on a prearranged basis. Prearranged absences will be approved for appointments or circumstances of a serious nature only which cannot be taken care of outside of school hours.
2.1.2 Family emergency such as a serious illness or death of an immediate family member.
2.1.3 Legal proceeding.
2.1.4 A student who is suspended or expelled.
2.1.5 Approved pre-arranged absences as defined later in this policy
2.1.6 Religious observations
2.1.7 A student who is attending any school-sponsored activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval by the administration.
2.1.8 A student who is pursuing a work-study program under the supervision of the school.
2.1.9 A student who is absent for an extended period due to a physical, disability or a mental or a mental or behavioral health disorder.
2.1.10 COVID related illness or quarantine.
As applicable, the district may require suitable proof regarding the above expectations, including written statements from medical sources.
If you get to school early, please wait outside until 4:32 PM. We will not be excusing students unless we have evidence that justifies the absence. If you must pick up a student before the day is over, please make sure you provide evidence that justifies your student's absence.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this.
Drop Off & Pick UP Plan @ Vikan from Officer Covarrubias
The following are photos and guidance for a proposed parking plan to help improve traffic flow during drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. Please, review the suggested directional plans and photos for more.
The 2023-2024 school year is in full swing and we are experiencing a higher traffic volume than what we have had in past years. To help us keep students, staff and our community safe we are asking everyone to review this information and do their best to adhere to it. As a reminder Vikan MS and Brighton HS start and end at similar times. This makes for about 2,500 people attempting to navigate through the area two times a day. We ask that you please be patient and drive through these areas safely & carefully.
Things to Remember
Always drive the speed limit and be cautious of pedestrian traffic. NEVER drop off your child on the street. This is VERY dangerous. Always allow pedestrians to get completely out of the roadway prior to proceeding into an intersection. If a crossing guard is present in an intersection, allow them to get completely out of the intersection and back onto the sidewalk prior to proceeding into the intersection.
The picture below is an overall view of VMS’ campus and parking areas.
8th Grade
The photo below is a closer view of the suggested location where 8th grade students should be dropped off and picked up. This is a dirt lot located across the street from VMS. Please note there are multiple options to enter and exit from this lot.
This lot can be accessed from Jessup St and from Voiles St. There is a designated “hug and go” lane in this area that can also be used if you chose to. Please see photo below for more information.
7th grade
6th Grade
The photo below is a closer view of the suggested location where 6th grade students should be dropped off and picked up. This is a dirt lot located on the north side VMS. There is only one entrance to this lot and it is off Southern St. The driveway is plenty wide enough to allow entry and exit at the same time, please drive carefully. We suggest you treat this area as a cul-de-sac. Please turn right as you enter the lot and follow the direction in photo number four.
Southern St. can also be used for drop off and pick up. Be sure to pull over to the side of the roadway when dropping off or picking up in this area.
Please be aware that there are plans to convert this dirt lot into an actual parking lot. Once we have more information on this we will let you know.
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Website: https://www.sd27j.org/vikan
Location: 879 Jessup Street, Brighton, CO, USA
Phone: (303) 655-4050
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