Phoenix Newsletter

December 6th, 2024

Doc Talk

Hey Phoenix! Can you believe we are two weeks away from the end of Hexter 3 and finishing the first half of the 24-25 school year?! It's time to finish strong and continue to rise. Make sure that you and your students are prepared for the end of the hexter.

Please note that we are coming up on a holiday break. If you need any assistance going into the break, please make sure you contact the school.

Here is some information about our annual notices:

Dear Families,

Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) has created a new webpage, Annual Notices, that contains important information we provide at the beginning of each school year. We value the roles of parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education and seek to have this information readily available and easily accessible for our community.

You can find the Annual Notices webpage on our school websites and the District website located under About Us.

https://www.wsd3.org/about-widefield/annual-notices

Respectfully,

Dr. Albert Wiggins

Reminder- all online coursework needs to be completed by Friday, December 13th. We also have a Phoenix Day coming up on the 13th!

"Remember: we are the Phoenix. We always rise after we fall. So, don't be afraid to get up!" -Doc

Upcoming Events

12/7: Outdoor Education - Ms. Hagmaier ⛺

Sertich Ice Center and Fencing

12/10: Perfect Attendance Celebration
12/12: Honor Roll Lunch
12/13: Phoenix Day - Full Day! 😃

Denver Zoo

12/16: Seeking Santa @ Discovery 🎅
12/17: Hexter 4 Orientation 5-6pm
12/19: Board of Education Meeting 6-8pm
12/20: Last Day of Hexter 3 and Quarter 2 Night School! 📆
🎅12/23 - 1/8: Christmas Break! 🤶

12/24: Christmas Eve 🎄
12/25: Christmas Day 🎁
12/31: New Year's Eve 🎆
1/1: New Year's Day 🎆
1/6: Teacher Workday - No Students
1/7: Teacher Workday - No Students

1/8: 1st Day of Hexter 4

Classroom Life

a student is weighing a graduated cylinder on a scale

Chemistry with Mrs. Thomas

Students completed a lab finding densities of different liquids. They measured, weighed, and calculated densities of each liquid as a group. Then, they combined all the liquids in a graduated cylinder to confirm or refute their density findings

a student is folding a piece of cardboard

Algebra 2 with Mrs. Staggs

Students are in competition to design and create kids combo popcorn boxes to include space for popcorn, candy, and a small drink. The goal is to maximize the space for the popcorn with limited materials while considering managing durability and meeting all project requirements. Students are using knowledge of volume equations and cubic functions to make important decisions.

English Adventures

This hexter, Mr. Wadsworth is teaching Literature and the Oral Tradition. For this class, students walk over to Widefield Elementary and read books to children!

our students are sitting at round tables reading books to elementary students

Fun Friday

Coloring w/ Mrs. Myers

Percy and Amber are making decorations for the Christmas door-decorating contest!

students are sitting in a circle of desks playing a board game

Games w/ Doc and Mr. Just

Dr. Wiggins is the board game master!

mr. wadsworth is drawing something on the whiteboard for pictionary

Pictionary w/ Mr. Wadsworth

No one can beat Wads at Pictionary!

Mrs. Shea's Counseling Corner

Work Based Learning Credit

Students who are employed have the opportunity to earn Work Based Learning Credit. A Work Based Learning Packet must be completed and returned to Ms. Shea by December 10th. Please click the link below for a digital packet. It has links (blue lettering) to all the necessary paperwork/signatures and videos with instructions on how to sign digital documents. If you need a physical copy or have any questions, please see Ms. Shea.

WBL handbook and directions

a discovery high school student from graduation last year

Cap & Gown Orders for Seniors!

Students, if you are graduating this year and haven't purchased your cap and gown, please follow this link to order! They are on sale until January, and there are multiple packages to choose from.

Order Cap and Gown

Helpful Links & Additional Resources

Discovery Guardians and Students:

We understand that the holidays are often difficult for both families and individuals, and we care about our students whether they are with us or not.

If you are struggling or need any support during the break, please reach out to any of the resources listed below. We can't wait to see you on December 2.

If there is an emergency, please dial 911.

National Suicide Hotline - 988

211- is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community.

Colorado Crisis Services

Open 24/7

1 (844) 493-8255 or Text “TALK” to 38255

https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

Diversus Lighthouse Crisis Walk-In Center

Open 24/7

Crisis Hotline: (844) 493-8255

115 S. Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Senior Information from Taco Night

There are more links in this folder that are highlighted in green.

If you would like to have FREE professional senior photos taken by Mrs. Shea or Dr. Wiggins, please follow the link below to fill out the form!

Senior Photo Mini Session survey