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Happy Friday, Everitt families!

We have had a lovely learning day with our staff today. We reviewed middle school development and talked about ways to ensure that our work is aligned to the developmental needs of middle school students. There was a moment when the staff met in pairs to discuss what they love about middle school students. It was so fun to hear each group share out what they talked about and the energy with which they talked about it. It reconfirmed that your children are surrounded by people who love working with middle schoolers and who are committed to this special age group.

Today you may see some Everitt staff members in your neighborhoods. We are beginning yard sign and 6th grade packet (including schedules for next year!) distribution today. We would love to meet our new 6th grade families if you are around when we come by.

Our 8th grade formal dance last night was a huge success! Thank you to PTA, student council and our parent and staff chaperones for making last night so much fun for all of our 8th graders.

Wellness Day is this next Friday! It is a day dedicated to all forms of wellness for students. Kids will select activities to participate in throughout the morning and will do lessons focused on the Sources of Strength areas of strength in the afternoon. This is our second annual event and it is sure to be an amazing day!

We will be doing our final round of MAP testing next week as well. We look forward to sharing the data with you. We will use this round of data to determine class placements for next year and can't wait to see all of the growth that students have made this year.

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/

4/30-5/2 ~ MAP Testing Days

5/1 ~ PTA/SAC Meeting 6:30/7:30 pm in Library

5/2 ~ Talent Show 6:00 pm

5/3 ~ Wellness Day

5/3 ~ Sea Camp Hat Day $1

5/6-5/10 ~ Teacher Appreciation Week!

5/7 ~ Jazz Concert @ WRHS

5/9 ~ Music Department Performance @ WRHS

5/10 ~ Music Department Elitch's Trip

5/13-5/17 ~ Sea Camp Week

Please click on this link to watch a video about Ninja Nation. Thank you!

The Alta gas station located on the corner of 38th and Kipling would like you to know that they will no longer be allowing students into their business after school without adult supervision.

Dear Everitt Parents Of The 6th Grade,

Hello Everitt Families. Our names are Ava and Harper and we are about to inform you about paper waste. Paper waste is a really big problem in our school. We did a survey on the 6th grade and the results were saying that 67.7% of the 6th graders said that they saw paper scraps around the school. Also, 22.6% of the students said that they didn't have a recycling bin at home for used paper. Also, 54.8% of the 6th grade said that they threw away lots of paper a day. We also interviewed the janitor ( Mr. Anthony) and he said that he sees kids all the time throwing away paper and crumbling it up and throwing it on the ground. Also, Mr. Anthony told us that after school he goes around and picks up all the paper scraps and puts them in the recycling bin. So Everitt families, we are asking you to please inform your kids to recycle and save the trees. Thank you!

These few weeks, my group has been working and researching the topic of littering. Most people from my school Everitt during lunch they have been littering. We have been doing a project about the causes of littering here at Everitt . 47 out of 79 students have said they would help our school to prevent littering, that is 60% of students, which is above 50%. About 37 students said they see a lot of trash ,that is about 44% of students . That shows that here at Everitt this is a bad situation here if you tell me. Here at Everitt, littering is making our school look unpresentable. Littering affects the environment by air pollution and land pollution. This one example is that about 8 million tons of plastic waste find its way into the oceans every year. But one reason why this is so important is because litter lands into the ocean so that means that sea animals sometimes think it's food and they think it's ok to eat it until they suffocate or get trapped inside the plastic. As you can see littering seems and is very horrible to our environment. I was telling you this to inform you what is happening to the earth and environment from littering.

-Mia C.

Check out the links below for an awesome guidebook for summer activities, a lot of them being local! One is an English version and the second is in Spanish. Thank you!

English Title I Summer of Fun 2024 (canva.com)

Spanish Title I Summer of Fun 2024 (canva.com)

Looking to support your math scholar at home? Here is the landing page for all math family resources.

https://jeffcopublicschoolsorg.finalsite.com/learning/curriculum/mathematics

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.

Camp Everitt Brainstorming: For the last several years, Camp Everitt has provided a meaningful way for new and returning students (especially our incoming 6th graders) to interact with one another before the school year begins. Currently, we have a lack of funds to operate this wonderful camp, and we would love to brainstorm with you to find new funding resources and possibly reimagine Camp Everitt so it can still happen this summer! If you would like to be part of this "think group," please email everittpta@gmail.com as soon as possible!

PTA 5/1: the next PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, May 1st @ 6:30 pm, followed by the School Accountability Committee (SAC)! This is our last meeting of the year. You can join in person in the library or join virtually via zoom. Zoom info can be found here: https://everitt.jeffcopublicschools.org/family_resources/p_t_a

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 or to me directly at dan.b.weinstein@gmail.com or 720-291-1435.

Thank you,

Dan Weinstein, PTA President

Some of these clubs may change due to student interest and students are always welcome to start a club by asking a staff member to be their sponsor. We are always also looking for parents/guardians who are willing to support a club. Please reach out to Amanda Pouliot if you're interested in leading a club. Clubs begin at 8:05 - 8:30 am unless otherwise noted.

Monday:

French Club (Pouliot - Conference Room)

Tri-M Music Honor Society (Letendre - Orchestra Room)

Jazz Band (Reardon - Band Room)

Strength and Conditioning (Bauer - Weight Room)

Tuesday:

Track & Field (Coaches May & Trenc 7:30-8:45 am on field)

Theatre Guild - (Pouliot/Adducci/Powers - Powers' Room)

Fiber Arts -Knitting, Crocheting (Gallagher - Gallagher's Room)

Upcycling Fashion Club (Allen & Cannon - Cannon's Room)

Wednesday:

Mixed Martial Arts/Taekwondo (Big Gym)

Junior Optimists Club (Lobby)

Sammy's Buddy Program - (Choi/SBP - Choi's Room)

Builder's Club (Maikranz/Kiwanis - Meet in the Cafeteria)

Dungeons and Dragons (Newell - Newell's Room)

Board Games (Van Woensel - STEM Room)

Thursday:

Track & Field (Coaches May & Trenc 7:30 - 8:45 am on field)

Fiber Arts -Knitting, Crocheting (Gallagher - Gallagher's Room)

Chess Club (Yankoviak - Yankoviak's Room)

Cheerleading (Pineda - Choir Room)

Friday:

Earth Club (Burg - Burg's Room)

Strength and Conditioning (Bauer - Weight Room)

Yoga (Piane - Yoga Room 8:00 am)

GSA (Burt - Burt's Room)

Students are welcome to join clubs that are already in session.

Nora M. - Nora showed outstanding achievement and determination in the first aid class at Everitt. I taught students about bleeding control and how to compress wounds and stop bleeding. During the bleeding simulation, Nora was able to control bleeding with her amazing technique. You're a star Nora!

Nathan G. - Nathan showed outstanding achievement and determination in the intro to CPR class at Everitt. I taught students how to respond to emergencies and how to provide CPR and place an AED. Nathan displayed outstanding chest compression technique and AED placement. You're a super star Nathan!

Summer A. - In social studies, Summer offered to help a student that was behind catch up on the notes for that day. Not only had she completed the assignment, but she was thinking about others and her class and community!

Royce P. - Royce helped "coach" other students while playing baseball. He helped them adjust their skills and technique so they could be successful. In the future, I could see Royce being an excellent coach of baseball or any sport in general due to his willingness to help others!

Gavin P. - Gavin volunteered to be on ETV this week! He did a great job and I am very proud of him!

Gracin D. - Gracin volunteered to be on ETV this week! He did a great job and I am very proud of him!

Jalin C. - Jalin comes to class everyday to learn. He knows that his "job" is to learn and focus on his school work. Jalin actively participates in his learning.

Captain B. - Captain has grown so much academically and socially in my class this year. Captain really persevered through writing his informational piece on Global Pollution. He showed his teammates that they could depend on him to produce something powerful. Also, I can always count on Captain to participate and his thinking really elevates our whole class conversations. Way to go Captain! You are awesome!

Genesia A. - Genesia took the liberty to present her climate change project to CBS News. Yes, that's right. She contacted a news representative and shared her entire research on paper/food waste with them in the hopes of spreading awareness around climate change issues. Genesia - your activism is contagious and we are all here for it! Go you!

North C. - North has been competing quality work in Science class and is using his time wisely in class.

Jeter V. - Jeter did a remarkable job in his lead role as Trunchbull. I am in awe of his tenacity to get the role he wanted and for always having his lines ready, and performing with such power on stage. I can't wait to see what else he does on the stage!

Hailey K. - I am so amazed by the leadership Hailey demonstrates in all of her classes. She is often the only one ready to rehearse and I am impressed how others follow her lead. I am so grateful for all she does to make our classroom a positive setting for all.

Autumn L. - Autumn was a remarkable stage manager for our musical. The students listened to Autumn because she leads with kindness. She does what is right, was respectful to the many adults backstage and helped in creating a successful production. Autumn is full of humor, joy, and kindness that makes her a true leader.

Caitlen S. - Caitlen is the epitome of resilience and bravery. I am so inspired by her bravery to do hard things and do it well. She shines on stage and is joyful to watch. I cannot wait for what is to come for this amazing talent!

Mollie W. - I watched as Mollie lifted another student up in a moment of vulnerability. She did so with grace and love in her heart. I feel so honored to have her in my classes and feel I have learned from her. Because I know her, I have been changed for good.

Ash P. - Ash leads in a loving way because he cares so much about the performing arts and the craft. He has such a creative mind that brought many magical moment to Matilda. I appreciate his leadership during very hard rehearsals and showing how much he cares. I can't wait to see what is to come for this amazing actor!

Lily M. - Lily's performance in the musical was absolutely incredible. Her role as Trunchbull was skillfully crafted by her witty gestures, inflection, and ability to hold the audience and other actors in the palm of her hands. I am so blown away at her skill level. I feel very lucky I get two more with this amazing talent!

Marley M. - Marley demonstrated amazing work in Matilda through her hard work, and always being ready. I appreciate her ability to be consistent in her work and producing wonderful results on stage. I'm so grateful for all you do, Marley!

Caroline B. - I am so amazed at the skill level of Caroline. She led many of our choreographed pieces so that everyone knew what they were doing. I am so grateful for how Caroline leads with kindness, creativity, and joy.

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