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Friday, April 5, 2024
From Doan's Desk....
After Prom Event 2024
After Prom is a parent-run, safe, and fun-filled event for Monarch seniors, juniors, and their dates following Prom on April 26. Doors open at 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance.
This year, parents will transform Monarch High School into "The Greatest Show on Earth" with food, entertainment, and prizes. Lots of prizes. Students can win electronics, dorm supplies, gift cards, and CASH!
Attention Senior Parents!
Create and display a poster for your senior at After Prom. This is a great way to recognize your senior and students enjoy viewing the posters during After Prom.
There are so many ways to help with After Prom!
After Prom needs parent donations and volunteers. Check out the Amazon prize wish list, supply needs, and volunteer opportunities. There are so many ways to help.
Most importantly: Parents, please encourage your child to attend!
Our entire Monarch community is invited to visit the After Prom Community Open House at Monarch High School on April 26 from 8-9:30 p.m. to see what the event is all about before the students arrive.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOLAR ECLIPSE ON 4/8/24
On Monday, Colorado will experience a solar eclipse. While we are not in the path of totality, it is an opportunity for our students to see a natural scientific phenomenon first hand.
The partial solar eclipse is expected to last about 2 hours and 26 minutes:
Start: 11:28 a.m.
Peak: 12:40 p.m. with only about 65 percent of the sun covered by the moon
End: 1:54 p.m.
BVSD believes that first-hand experiences, beyond the classroom, like this, are powerful ways for kids to learn and get excited about science.
Schools in BVSD are encouraged to coordinate safe ways for students to view the eclipse. This may include the use of special glasses or simple pinhole viewers.
In our experience, including the eclipse in 2017, students of all ages have shown that they can participate safely and responsibly. As a result, BVSD schools are not planning to restrict students from outdoor access, including recesses and learning opportunities. We, of course, will be encouraging safe behavior, by providing appropriate safety tips and supervision.
It is important to know that it is never safe to look directly at the sun without special equipment, like solar eclipse glasses, pinhole viewers or telescopes with special filters.
Beware that there have been reports of counterfeit solar glasses. It is important to ensure that any equipment used complies with the ISO 12312-2 international standard for filters for direct viewing of the Sun.
Resources:
YOUNG ADULT JOB FAIR
Workforce Boulder County and BVSD are partnering to host a youth job fair at Fairview High School! Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. More information and details can be found on this flyer.
RECYCLE COLORADO'S 17TH ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST
We wanted to make sure you heard about this fantastic opportunity for students to participate in Recycle Colorado’s 17th Annual Poster Contest!
This year’s theme is Trash to Treasure. Winners from each age group (and their teachers) will receive cash prizes and their artwork will be featured in promotions for Colorado Recycles Week and America Recycles Day in November!
All K-12th students in Colorado are invited to showcase their creativity and passion for upcycling by submitting their poster art by Friday, April 19.
- For more details about this year’s contest and to register: https://www.recyclecolorado.org/poster-contest
- To view last year’s winners (many from BVSD!): Colorado's Youth Dig into their Creativity to Create Compost Art! (recyclecolorado.org)
State Testing Reminders 2024
As you may know, our students will take the State of Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Science assessment in April as well as the SAT, PSAT10 and PSAT9. This assessment will be done using the BlueBook application on district chromebooks. Students who are enrolled in the 1:Web Program, will be required to bring their device to school. Students who have opted out will be given a loaner device for test administration.
Families who would not wish to have their students take any of the tests listed above, should fill out this opt out form no later than March 5th. Click here for additional information about testing, including a general schedule of these assessments in the Boulder Valley School District, including the grades affected. The make up date for the SAT will be Thursday April 25th. There will be no makeup dates for PSAT 10 or PSAT 9.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either assistant principal Dr. Cara Maronek or Ailey Ruger.
MONARCH AFTER PROM
APRIL 26, 2024 11:00PM-2:30AM
Monarch After-Prom is a safe and fun-filled way for seniors, juniors, and their dates to continue prom's festivities with food, prizes, and entertainment at Monarch High School. Doors open at 11p.m.
This year, parents will transform Monarch High School into "The Greatest Show on Earth" with food, entertainment, and prizes. Lots of prizes. Students can win electronics, dorm supplies, gift cards, and CASH!
After Prom needs parent donations and volunteers!
Check out the Amazon wish lists, supply needs, and volunteer opportunities. With your help the 2024 After Prom can be the Greatest Show on Earth!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR AFTER PROM TICKETS
Continue the fun on Prom night at Monarch's After Prom event--we'll have food, games, inflatables and lots of prizes!
BVSD NEWS
COUNTY RESOURCE AND HEALTH EVENT
Newcomer Families and Others
Boulder Valley School District has partnered with Boulder County Public Health and other community partners to host a health and resource event at Columbine Elementary on Saturday, April 13th from 11 am to 3 pm. This event is open to all (families, adults, youth).
Some resources available include vaccines for youth and adults, immigration guidance, family assistance, mental health support, benefits, and child and youth programs. Learn more at: Family Health and Resource Event on April 13th.
Spanish
Evento de recursos y salud del condado: para familias recién llegadas y otros
El Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder se ha asociado con el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Boulder y otros socios comunitarios para organizar un evento de salud y recursos en la Primaria Columbine el sábado 13 de abril de 11 am a 3 pm. Este evento está abierto a todos (familias, adultos, jóvenes).
Algunos recursos disponibles incluyen vacunas para jóvenes y adultos, orientación sobre inmigración, asistencia familiar, apoyo de salud mental, beneficios y programas para niños y jóvenes. Obtenga más información en: Evento de recursos y salud familiar el 13 de abril.
NAACP HOSTING BLACK-IDENTIFYING GRADUATION CEREMONY
NAACP Hosting Black-Identifying Student Graduation Ceremony
12th Grade Students and Families: The Boulder NAACP Branch is hosting a Black-Identifying Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Renée Crown Institute, located at 1135 Broadway, Boulder, CO. Students who would like to attend, should please register here by April 15th in order to secure their place for the ceremony and to receive their Graduation Kente Cloth Stole from the NAACP.
Questions? Contact Dr. Bianca Gallegos, BVSD Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org
Spanish
NAACP de Boulder organizará una ceremonia de graduación para estudiantes que se identifican como negros
Estudiantes y familias de 12º grado: La sucursal de la NAACP de Boulder organizará una ceremonia de graduación para estudiantes que se identifican como negros el miércoles 1 de mayo a las 6:30 p.m. en el Renée Crown Institute, ubicado en 1135 Broadway, Boulder, CO. Los estudiantes que deseen asistir deben registrarse aquí antes del 15 de abril para asegurar su lugar para la ceremonia y recibir su estola de tela Kente de graduación de la NAACP.
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la Dra. Bianca Gallegos, Directora Ejecutiva de Asociaciones Estratégicas de BVSD en bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org
ASSOCIATE DEGREE INFORMATION NIGHT
As you may have read in The Spot, BVSD students can now earn an Associate Degree, tuition free. We are inviting current 8th and 9th Grade families to attend the BVSD Associate Degree Information Night at the BVSD Education Center located at 6500 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO.
We will have two different sessions for the Associate Degree Information Night on Monday, April 15th:
- 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - English Session
- 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Spanish Session
During the Associate Degree Information Night, families will learn about the requirements and options for associate degree completion via Front Range Community College (FRCC) through BVSD college courses taken at their own high school or via online courses. We will also walk families through an example associate degree pathway.
The associate degree and the corresponding course credits from FRCC are accepted at most in-state public universities, colleges and institutions and can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.
All students are capable of taking these courses and successfully earning college credit while in high school! Learn more about how your student can earn college credits by visiting the College Before Graduation webpage.
In addition, families will learn about how students can earn one year of free college tuition via the Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) Program.
We hope you’ll be able to join us, thank you for your RSVP.
Estimadas familias de octavo y noveno grados,
Como habrá leído en Al Punto, los estudiantes de BVSD ahora pueden obtener un título asociado, sin costo de matrícula. Estamos invitando a las familias de octavo y noveno grado a asistir a la Noche de Información sobre títulos asociados de BVSD en el Centro educativo de BVSD ubicado en 6500 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO. El título asociado es equivalente a una carrera técnica universitaria corta de dos años.
Tendremos dos sesiones diferentes para la Noche de Información sobre Título Asociado el lunes 15 de abril:
- 17:00 - 17:45 - Sesión de inglés
- 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Sesión de español
Durante la Noche de información sobre el título asociado, las familias aprenderán sobre los requisitos y opciones para completar un título asociado a través de Front Range Community College (FRCC) por medio de los cursos universitarios de BVSD tomados en su propia escuela preparatoria o mediante cursos en línea. También guiaremos a las familias a través de un ejemplo de cursos para alcanzar el título asociado.
El título de asociado y los créditos de curso correspondientes de FRCC se aceptan en la mayoría de las universidades, colegios e instituciones públicas del estado y se pueden aplicar para obtener una licenciatura de 4 años.
¡Todos los estudiantes son capaces de tomar estos cursos y obtener créditos universitarios con éxito mientras estudian la preparatoria! Obtenga más información sobre cómo su estudiante puede obtener créditos universitarios visitando la página web Universidad antes de la graduación.
Además, las familias aprenderán cómo los estudiantes pueden obtener un año de matrícula universitaria gratuita a través del Programa de Aceleración de Estudiantes mediante Inscripción Concurrente (ASCENT).
Esperamos que pueda asistir, gracias por confirmar su asistencia aquí.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
U.S. Navy - Monday, April 8, 2024 - 11AM - 1PM
Western Colorado University - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Texas A & M-College Station - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 2:30 PM
Please check the list frequently, as colleges continue to add visits.
Juniors and Seniors, sign up now in Naviance! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.
Questions? Ask Megan Navarro or your counselor.
COUNSELING STAFF
- Student Last Names A-E Aimee Dana
- Student Last Names F-K Ben Holloway
- Student Last Names L-RN Autumn Coppejans
- Student Last Names RO-Z Jill Benisch
- Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro
THE SENIOR SCOOP
SENIOR MEETING & CLASS PICTURE
Senior Families:
There will be a Senior Meeting and photo on Wednesday April 10th at 9:30a in the auditorium. During this meeting seniors will receive information on calendar events and expectations leading up to graduation. A photographer will take the Class of 2024 panoramic photo as well. This is the ONLY time the class picture will be taken of the whole Senior class, so please make sure your student attends.
Ordering is available online at https://bestclasspicture.com.
Laminated photos come with a 5-year money-back guarantee, please contact the photographer with any questions: BestClassPicture@gmail.com
FREE COLLEGE CREDIT THIS SUMMER
Are you interested in getting some FREE Tuition College Credit this summer? Many of the college courses that we offer through our BVSD District Select Program are guaranteed transfer to 4 Year Colleges (CU/CSU/Mines/Metro and many more!). Here is a link to a slideshow about District Select courses. Sign up for District Select Courses for Summer 2024, and get ahead in college! Here's how…
HOW TO APPLY......
- Step 1: Create an account and apply to FRCC here
- Step 2: Complete CBG Agreement here
- Step 3: After steps 1 and 2 are 100% completed (do not leave any unfilled boxes in Steps 1 or 2), you will then receive an email with steps on how to register for classes. Keep an eye open for this email- it will have important instructions for next steps...
Click here for video Instructions for completing the FRCC application
Students and parents can also reach out to Kelly Isom, Monarch’s Grad+ site lead, at kelly.isom@bvsd.org
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
MONARCH ATHLETICS INFORMATION NIGHT
TUESDAY, MAY 7TH
6:00-7:00PM
We invite 8th graders and new students that will be attending Monarch next year to come out and meet our coaches and get information about our programs.
ATHLETIC PUNCH PASSES
Punch Passes are good for 20 punches to any BVSD HOME event and can be used by family and friends. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Games.
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS STAFF
All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-
- Darren Duplechin, Activities & Athletic Department Assistant
- Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director
- Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
MONARCH BOOSTER CLUB
MOHI STUDENT MEDIA
PLANEVIEW
PLANEVIEW, Episode 3-THE MASCOT
Check out the latest episode of Monarch's student created sitcom.
THE MIX
CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!
The Mix-Volume 28, Issue 3
KYOT
In this episode, we discuss the need for an all-gendered restroom located closer to classrooms. Plus, homework is piling up on Dominic, which can only mean one thing.
MOHI SOCIAL MEDIA
HELPFUL LINKS
2023-24 MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español)
Request a Letter of Recommendation
Schoology Parent Login Instructions
Schoology Parent Notifications
Learning Ally Login Information for students:
LEARNING ALLY is now available for all MHS students and staff to access. This audio tool provides human-read texts for most novels and textbooks.
Student sign-in instructions: Go to https://learningally.org/
Username: their BVSD email
Password: coyotes (case sensitive)
Username: their BVSD email
Password: BVSDmonarch1 (case sensitive)
***Once they sign into Learning Ally they need to change their password. Students can also add the app to their phones.
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SCHOOL MESSENGER: Instructions to Receive Messages (english & español)
As we welcome students back into our building for the 2023-2024 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community
Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2023-2024, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.
Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.