Wolverine Weekly
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Bell Schedule for Labor Day Week
Monday, September 2 is Labor Day and we will not have classes. In order to keep our academic minutes balanced, when we have a Monday holiday we hold block days for the rest of the week. Our schedule will be a red, blue, red, blue days for the rest of the week.
Wear Your Vogel Shirt on Friday!
This year's Vogel t-shirt was designed by the family of Todd Vogel, Chaparral Administrator who we tragically lost in 2012. To continue his belief that we should "Take care of one-another" we raise funds each year for a scholarship in his name. To support the Todd Vogel Memorial Scholarship fund, T-shirts can be purchased through the finance and athletic windows for $10.
Join us on Thursday, August 29 at Lil Ricci's from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Please mention or show this ad to ensure that 15% of sales go to Chaparral High School's Todd Vogel Memorial Scholarship.
Fall PSAT/NMSQT Testing
Chaparral High School will be offering Sophomore and Junior students the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 9th. This is the only National Merit Qualifying Test for 11th grade students and is the practice test for the mandatory SAT exam given to all Juniors in April. The PSAT and SAT are important tests so the opportunity to practice is extremely beneficial. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, students MUST REGISTER and submit $20 through My School Bucks. Registration is now open and WILL CLOSE at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 9th. Since we must submit registration data to CollegeBoard, this is a hard deadline.
ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB will be offered at Chaparral High School on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 for any Sophomore, Junior or Senior interested in taking this test. Registered students will need to check in at 7:45 a.m. in the Commons and have a number 2 pencil and Photo ID with them.
Students should complete the registration form if they would like to take the ASVAB on October 9. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Monica Everhart at meverhart1@dcsdk12.org. The registration deadline is Friday, October 4, 2024.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in being a SAC member?
The SAC Committee will need two new members. Please send a bio to Heidi Posavad at hlposavad@dcsdk12.org
4 Meetings a Year
Parents are welcome to attend all meetings
SAC Meetings will be held on September 25, November 13, January 29 and April 16
SAC meetings meet in the library @ 3:30
Vision & Hearing Screening – December 5 & 6
We are in need of four volunteers in two shifts: 7:30-12:00 & 12:30-2:30
Parent Teacher Conferences – October 10th
Parent Teacher Conferences – March 13th
I will send out a link in the Weekly Wolverine asking for donations to provide the staff an evening meal
After Prom Committee
Parents will help plan the After Prom event with the goal of creating a safe and fun environment for our students
After Prom April 25- Save the Date!
Volunteer for the special After Prom event
11:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Casino, games, special give aways, and lots of fun
For special events, staff and student meals are provided through fundraising and donations. We are asking for you to share any community connections that could help us out. Please reach out to Heidi Posavad at hlposavad@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-3528
Tri-M Music Honor Society
The Tri-M Music Honor Society at Chaparral High School is hosting an informational meeting about how you can participate and make a difference in our music community! Our goal is to Perform, Lead, and Serve! Any Chaparral student currently enrolled in a music class (band, orchestra, choir, piano, guitar, or music theory) with an overall GPA of 3.0 is eligible to join our club. Our club fee is $40 and we will meet during homeroom on the second Thursday of the month to plan activities including performing at nursing homes, the Giving Machine and attending the CMEA Conference in January. Our first informational meeting is during homeroom on Thursday, September 5, from 8:20-8:50 in the choir room. Complete the Tri-M Application before September 19 or contact your music teacher or the performing arts assistant for more information. We look forward to welcoming new students to our club.
Bus Transportation Rolling Cancellation Schedule
Due to the shortage of bus drivers, general education bus routes will be on a rolling cancellation schedule. Visit the DCSD Transportation website for more information. The number for transportation is 303.387.0415.
The cancellation weeks for routes at Chaparral are:
- Route #142:
- August 7-9/ September 9-13/ October 21-25/December 2-6/ January 21-24/ February 24-28/ April 7-11/ May 12-16
- Route #145:
- August 26-30/ September 30-October 4/ November 11-15/ January 7-10/ February 10-14/ March 24-28. April 29-May 2
- Route #146:
- August 19-23/ September 23-27/ November 4-8/ December 16-20/ February 3-7/ March 10-14/ April 21-25
- Route # 148:
- September 3-6/ October 7-11/ November 18-22/ January 13-17/ February 18-21/ March 31- April 4/ May 5-9
- Route # 151:
- August 12-16/ September 16-20/ October 28- November1/ December 9-13/ January 27-31/ March 3-7/ April 14-18/ May 19-23
Regional School Accountability Committee (SAC) Training
Mark your calendars!
The District will be hosting three regional School Accountability Committee training sessions. Topics will include an overview of responsibilities, bylaws, Unified Improvement Planning, and school budgets. SAC members can attend any session.
Castle Rock Region - September 3 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Castle Rock Middle School Commons
Parker Region - September 11 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Chaparral High School Commons
East/West Highlands Ranch Regions - September 18 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Rocky Heights Middle School Commons
Support NHS's Book Drive
- Books should be school appropriate & in reasonable condition
- Collection runs from August 26 through September 9
- Collection boxes are located in the 300 atrium (under the mural) and in the main entrance (by the guitar room)
- Books will be used to stock Chaparral's NHS sponsored Little Library
Wolverine Ready Night on September 18, 2024 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mini college fair followed by breakout sessions covering:
Technical Career Options* ROTC & Military Opportunities * College Admissions * Financial Aid * College Safety * Community Colleges/Transfer Process * Finding the Right College * NCAA for College Athletes * First Responder Careers * Debt-free Degree * Apprenticeship/Internship Opportunities
ALL Grade Levels are Welcome!
Community Service Information
Hopefully, you are all aware of the 20-hour community service graduation requirement that we have as a District. In the past we have had to track the community service on paper and we are excited to announce that we will be transitioning to the app, Helper Helper. This is a District-wide implementation. As a result we will no longer be using the paper documentation that has been used in the past.
Overview of the HelperHelper App
Step-by-Step log-in and recording information for HelperHelper
Students may use their universal school log-in for Helper helper.
Please contact Lauri Echer with any questions lsimingtonecher@dcsdk12.org
Seniors: Community Service hours are due Tuesday, April 1, 2025 by noon.
Student Art Contest
Calling all young artists! Douglas County is inviting young artists to explore election themes through art. Learn more and read the official rules for the Elections Student Art Contest. Student submissions are due by Friday, September 13!
