Everitt Family Newsletter

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Happy Friday, Everitt families!

I am obsessed with high quality student work this year and plan to share it with you all throughout the year. This week, I am highlighting the work of three students in Ms. Garcia-Lee's Multicultural Literature class. Isabella, Leighton, and Izabella have written powerful "I Am From" pieces that express the amazing people they are in language that is both poignant and intentional. I hope that you enjoy their writing.

We had our first grade level crew today and are grateful to Ms. Galvez-Estevez's crew who led it. In grade level crews, we address grade level issues and celebrate students. Today, we also played a game to connect all of the students to each other. There are some photos of the crew below. We sure love our new 6th graders!

Our first PTA meeting is next Wednesday at 6:30. I hope you will be able to join us. I will be presenting about what one can expect from their middle schooler (middle school development, friendship, intellectual development, etc). You will have a chance to meet our new social emotional learning specialist, Caroline Curtiss. Caroline is wonderful and I know you will love her! In SAC, we will go over some beginning of the year data and talk about our vision for the year.

You can find your child's CMAS scores and MAP scores in student insights (click on the button below). We also have paper copies. If you would like a paper copy, please reach out.

Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend with your families! Thank you for supporting and believing in your neighborhood school. It is our privilege to partner with you!

Amanda

Amanda Pouliot, Principal

Everitt Middle School

303.982.6288

Amanda.Pouliot@jeffco.k12.co.us

https://everitt.jeffcopublicschools.org/

Where I’m From

Isabella Viana

I am from coloring books

from markers and colored pencils,

I am from an apartment next to the highway

smells, sounds ,fast cars,

I am from a sunflower and a pine tree next to my apartment,

I am from kind and kitchen tools,

from mom and gramma,

I'm from the helpful and caring,

from sharing is caring and think before you speak,

I'm from loud and funny just like my mom,

I'm from Colorado and Mexico, pozole, tamales,

from the dog biting my brother’s ear,

to the times my brother fell down the hill,

to the shoes in a glass case,

I am from those moments- that brought me here today.

Where I’m From

Izabella Yvete Sena <3

I am from bouncy loom bracelets

From string and rubber bands.

I am from Sunflowers by the fence

Yellow, sunny, happy petals.

Happy yellow flowers.

I am from glitter and pipe cleaners

I am from watching kid movies, and ice cream,

From Mama to Papa.

I am from loud and sarcastic

From “Buh bye!” to “‘girl get outta here”

I am from Churches, crosses, and Bibles.

I am from Colorado and Mexico,

Tacos and hot tamales.

I am from the cold air, which turns warm in summer.

The happy park trips, giggles, and laughter filled air.

My teddy bear flew off the park swing,

screams and laughter caught it.

The brown fur scruffed up, wood chips sticking itself into the fur.

I am from these moments.

Where I Am From

Leighton Riley

I am from pistachio marshmallow pudding,

from fondue pots and cookie sheets.

I am from hammocks and pine trees.

Tall,

Honest,

And rainbow sprinkle pancakes.

I am from mint in the fairy garden, and green grass stained with white lines.

I am from marshmallow wars and snake hunting.

I’m from Tatum and Wren.

I am from the questions and humor,

from crab cakes and love.

I’m from egg hunts and Christmas trees.

I am from Denver Colorado and Irish key chains,

Dairy queen with my grandparents

and lettuce wraps by the fire.

From the story my father told me about the last grizzly bear in Colorado

and the gold statue on a park bench.

I’m from rainbow jello bars,

trying each flavor with joy.

I am from those moments of when we vacationed in Puerto Vallarta

and a bird pitched on my arm.

My family all around me basking in the hot summer sun.

9/2 ~ No School - Labor Day

9/4 ~ PTA/SAC Meetings 6:30/7:30 PM

9/5 ~ Late Start For Students 9:55 AM

9/11 ~ Sea Camp Meeting 5:30 PM

9/12 ~ Late Start For Students 9:55 AM

9/14 ~ Everitt Band Pickleball Tournament (see flyer below)

9/18 ~ 6th Grade Outdoor Lab Meeting 6:00 PM

9/19 ~ PTA Movie Night 7:00 PM/Farmer Pride Night with WRHS

9/20 ~ No School for Students-Staff Development

9/24 ~ 8th Grade Warren Tech Field Trip

9/26 ~ Late Start For Students 9:55 AM

10/1 ~ October Count

10/3 ~ School Picture Retake Day

On Tuesday, September 24th, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., our 8th-grade students will have the exciting opportunity to tour Warren Tech, Jeffco's designated career and technical education center. Warren Tech offers 36 innovative programs designed to give students a competitive edge in college readiness and career opportunities. With experienced faculty and industry partners, students engage in real-world professional projects, earning over 13,000 free college credits and 1,600 industry certifications annually.

As an extension of Jeffco schools, juniors and seniors can attend Warren Tech Central, North, or South for morning or afternoon sessions, while completing the rest of their day at their home school. The credits earned at Warren Tech count towards graduation requirements at their home schools.

To attend the tour, students must have a signed permission slip, which should be returned to either Ms. Gardner or Ms. Colonna by September 13th. Please keep an eye out for this permission slip from your 8th-grade student!

Kindly,

Everitt School Counseling

Caroline Curtiss, SEL

Caroline.Curtiss@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-1021

Caroline Curtiss, SEL

Caroline.Curtiss@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-1021

PTA (PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION) CORNER:
Our focus is on building lasting connections between families, getting to know our student’s teachers, and creating opportunities to come together as a community, valuing our diversity and celebrating our differences.

**NEXT WEEK - Wednesday September 4th at 6:30pm - Please join our first PTA meeting of the school year!**

Our first PTA meeting of the school year is a great place to re-connect with old friends, and for those new to the school, it is how we help build our community aka “crew” as well!

We have an exciting meeting lined up including our Staff Spotlight - Caroline Curtiss - our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) specialist, Ms. Pouliot will be giving a short presentation on what to expect from your middle school students (aka Middle School 101), and plenty more helpful info and connection opportunities! There will be time to ask questions and get tips and tricks for us all having great middle school years!

We will have updates on what has been in the works, and discuss the upcoming family/community building opportunities coming up including our Community Movie Night (send movie suggestions to us), Participation in the Farmers 5000, Fall Fest, and our signature International Night event!

There’s also a good chance we will have cookies and even some garden fresh cucumbers! (Feel free to bring your own garden surplus to share!)

RENEW YOUR EVERITT PTA MEMBERSHIP:
Make your fall to-do list shorter by signing up now for your 2024-2025 PTA Membership. Dues are just $15 and allow us to be part of the state and national PTA networks and have seed money for our PTA projects. Even if you cannot make the PTA meetings regularly, becoming a PTA member is an excellent way to support our school community! To join, complete this form: https://forms.gle/MKp3Fokrn7zSioBY7 and Venmo $15 to @Everitt-Middle. Dues should never be a barrier for participation in PTA, so please email EverittPTA@gmail.com if we may help you with your dues payment.

If you have already signed up, THANK YOU, we will reach out shortly to confirm everything came across well!

FIND US ONLINE:
Check out our PTA page for reminders, important dates and meeting minutes: https://everitt.jeffcopublicschools.org/family_resources/p_t_a , and join our FaceBook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everittpta

We always welcome more ideas on ways to bring the Everitt community together and look forward to learning from each other. Please feel free to send any questions or suggestions to the PTA at EverittPTA@gmail.com.

Thank you,
Dan Weinstein, Everitt PTA President

Clubs are beginning this week. If students are interested in starting a club, have them reach out to a teacher or another adult to sponsor it. Here is a list of the clubs at Everitt this year (this is subject to change):

Monday:

French Club

Jazz Band (7:30-8:30)

Tri-M (Music Honor Society)

Cross Country (7:45-8:45)

Sources of Strength

**Cosmetology** New Club Starts 9/9

Tuesday:

Student Council (7:30-8:30)

Fiber Arts

Flag Football (7:15-8:45)

**Dungeons & Dragons** New Club Starts 9/3

Wednesday:

Martial Arts (Personal Achievement Martial Arts)

Builders Club

Cross Country (7:45-8:45)

Cheerleading (8:00-8:30)

Strength and Conditioning

Thursday (No regular clubs!):

Flag Football (7:15-8:45)

Sammy's Buddy Program (During Late Start 8:55-9:55)

Friday:

Theatre Guild

Yoga

Mountain Biking

Girls on the Run

Strength and Conditioning

Student Council (7:30-8:30)

Guitar Club

Environmental Club

Coming soon:

Fashion Club

Skateboarding

Drawing and Cartooning

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Stella H is very thoughtful in class and always provides a thorough answer to questions. Additionally, she sets the example as a kind and respectful student in class and also in Crew.

Caelyn F has consistently been respectful in class. She supports our classroom norms and is always kind when she talks to me.

Hailey K has done a phenomenal job of stepping up as a leader in crew. She leads by example and works hard to include all members of our crew in our activities and circles.

Dominik L is already and always showing other students a consistent example of how to participate, conduct himself and help others in my workshop classroom.

Jeremiah G has made a huge change this year. He is coming to school, attending classes, and doing an amazing job! We see you and are very proud of you.

Arianna R has been incredibly brave to speak up during class by sharing possible answers, asking great questions, and volunteering to help out. She is setting a great example for her classmates around respectful participation and taking risks!

Zahara H was brave and volunteered to start off our community circle question in CREW! I'm very proud of her for taking the initiative.

Katherine V has been determined to be accurate in her measurements in the puzzle project.

Without being asked, Kamila M has stepped in to help our newest students who do not speak English. She translates and checks in with all three of my English Language Learners so that they feel a little less lost and confused. Way to step up. (She is also doing a great job with her own art!)

Sebastian R has been more present in the moment and has been complimenting and asking staff if they are doing well. Great job with empathizing with people!

EJ works hard in art to create consistently strong work. He is not satisfied with "good enough", always choosing to put in his best effort and try new things.

Aribelle R is working so hard in Learning Strategies. She gets to work right away and doing her best work.

Izabella S wrote a beautiful poem about herself in her Language Arts Elective class. I am so proud of her for being such a thoughtful writer.

Victoria H was the first person to win the Reading Mystery Challenge. She powered through each problem and stayed focus. She was able to solve the mystery and earned bragging rights! Way to go!

Malina P put in extra work and effort to get caught up in class. She persevered and showed that she is such a responsible and reliable 6th grader. I am so proud of her.

Pita G has been wonderful in Learning Strategies. She works hard everyday and stays focused.

Malachi F has brought so much energy and joy to musical theater. He isn't afraid to try new things, takes feedback positively, and brings a smile everyday. I am grateful to have him in class and excited to see where he goes from here!

Zaiden M rocked Learning Strategies this week. They worked together to solve the Reading Mystery Challenge and to find the area of furniture. Way to go!

Sam N rocked Learning Strategies this week. They worked together to solve the Reading Mystery Challenge and to find the area of furniture. Way to go!

Maddy R was a wizard in the office getting student IDs put on lanyards and delivered to classrooms. She was focused and determined until the task was done. Thank you Maddy!

Senci L is an incredible leader in our CREW. Her reflection from our work done in Crew demonstrates thoughtfulness and higher level thinking. I really appreciate Senci's perspective and has allowed for meaningful conversation in class.

Wyatt S was awesome this week. He has come to Learning Strategies ready to work and stayed focus. He worked hard on all his progress monitoring and the Reading Mystery Challenge.

Cesar A helps me to communicate with other Spanish speaking students in my class.
He takes initiative to help others and is a leader in class.

Lilly M brings wonderful energy to choir. I appreciate how she is fully engaged in the learning process and works hard to create beautiful sounds. I am so excited where this passion and hard work leads!

Carlos B is always respectful when interacting with anyone around him in class.

Serenity B not only brings kindness and joy to choir but is always doing the right thing. I am so impressed with her leadership. I feel I have won the lottery to have her in two of my classes because of her big heart, warm smile, and constant awareness to do the right thing.

Seamus O led a discussion about 7th Grader's feelings this year in my CREW and was respectful about the topic with his peers.

When another student was screaming at Royce W and trying to get him to engage in a conflict, Royce absolutely refused. He did not verbally or physically react to the other student in any way! He walked away. I am so proud of Royce and how he handled this very difficult situation.

Carlos B is so talented at drawing accurate scientific drawings, paying attention to detail, and asking questions.

Aiden V has been such a wonderful example of leadership in STEM. He participates, works with anyone, is respectful, and is excited to learn! Everyday he brings positivity into the room and it is contagious! Keep up the good work!

Without asking, Devanae N took initiative and began to reshelve many of the books in the library. That is a monumental task that I usually assign to all TAs and without asking her she went ahead and did it. That and all of the other amazing tasks she does for the school. She is an amazing TA!

Orleans P worked with other students on a big office project. She made sure her work was accurate and worked well with others to get the project finished. Thank you!

Jonas A has been rocking it as a TA! He is always ready to help with any task. Additionally, he ran the checkout station in the library on checkout day and he was one of the best I ever had doing that task. He is amazing!

Gracie N helped others in the office on a project. She made sure her work was accurate and deliveries were made to the right classrooms. Thank you Gracie!

Mason W has been an excellent TA! He is always willing to help and go the extra mile. I had him running the checkout station during Checkout Day and he was phenomenal! He is excellent and really gives back to the school!

Luis S has taken the lead to help with a new student to math class who struggles understanding.

Ever G has taken it upon himself to help Gael in math class have a better understanding as a ELL student.

Liam W is appreciated for how willing you are to contribute to CREW and your bravery for taking on a leadership role during group activities.

I appreciate Nathan G's ability to openly communicate during peer conversations and I want to uplift your artistic abilities and encourage you to continue drawing.

Rigo H leads his classmates with endless positivity and includes everyone. He shows everyone respect and treats them with kindness.

Henry S always participates enthusiastically with everyone and is always eager to learn.

Jojo J has a change in his work ethic and always shows up with a great attitude and ready to go. He greets everyone with kindness and treats them with respect.

Amari N has been a very enthusiastic and energetic TA. He is always willing to help, and he gives it 100%. He was doing checkouts in the library, and he was amazing at it. I very much appreciated all the help that he is giving to the school!

Thank you Cristian G for helping in the office and making sure work was completed. You work well with others and are a good friend!

With foundations of equity and excellence, Everitt empowers and inspires our students as individuals, lifelong learners, and creative critical thinkers to engage in authentic learning and contribute meaningfully to their communities and their world.

Email: amanda.pouliot@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: https://everitt.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Location: 3900 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA
Phone: 303-982-1580