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The Monarch Messenger
Friday, April 14, 2023
THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER EXHIBITION
The Boulder Valley School District and The Dairy Arts Center are proud to present the annual art exhibition featuring works by high school students and art education faculty. Please congratulate the following Monarch students as they received awards last night.
- Best of Show - Anna Craze
- First Place in digital art - Clark Greves
- Honorable Mention, digital art - Ash Gjestvang
- Honorable Mention, digital art - Asa Elterich
- Honorable Mention, drawing and painting - Hayden Guiler
Please be sure to stop by The Dairy Center to see this amazing work. The show runs April 6th - May 6th, 2023.
FBLA STATE CONFERENCE TOP 10 WINNERS
- Digital Video Production: (Team) Macey Austin, Amma DiCesare, and Lily Oberg.
- Peak Award: Jeffrey Bostwick.
- Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure: Katalina Dunlap-Herreria.
- Parliamentary Procedure: (Team) Abbey Elalouf, Olivia Hall, Addison Vonnahme, and Sarah Welch.
- Organizational Leadership: Kate Heidenga.
- Introduction to FBLA: Ty Johnson.
- Introduction to Financial Math: Josh Kim.
- Personal Finance: Natalie Mills.
- Personal Finance: Aidan Moran.
- Advertising: (First place winner) Maclean Zwolfer.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: PERCY JACKSON THE MUSICAL
Tickets are on sale now for Monarch's production of The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson the Musical. This show features an incredibly talented cast and is fun for all ages! It runs April 13-15. Support the Performing Arts Department at Monarch by purchasing your tickets today at: https://mhsfinearts.ludus.com/200433955
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR JR/SR PROM AND MONARCH'S AFTER PROM
Attention juniors and seniors! Prom is coming up quickly on April 29th at the Denver Children's Museum at Marsico Campus.
· To purchase Prom tickets, please use the RevTrak link.
· To purchase After Prom tickets, visit www.monarchafterprom.com.
Attend an upcoming community engagement session in April 2023, offered in both Spanish and English. All Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) families are welcome to a presentation and conversation with district leadership.
BVSD is hosting two (one English/one Spanish) events for parents and guardians to engage with Superintendent Rob Anderson, other district leaders and members of the BVSD Board of Education.
BVSD will provide attendees with a brief update about the school district including the budget process. Feedback and engagement opportunities for parents and guardians will be facilitated during the events. There will be two regional BVSD Connect sessions. All BVSD families are welcome at each event. Activities will be provided for children; snacks and beverages will be available.
ENGLISH: Connect with BVSD
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 p.m.
Creekside Elementary School
3740 Martin Dr, Boulder, CO 80305
ESPAÑOL: Conéctese con el BVSD
Thursday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.
Columbine Elementary
3130 Repplier St, Boulder, CO 80304
These events are a part of public engagement efforts at BVSD, we hope to offer similar opportunities each school year, as well as year-round engagement opportunities online.
We welcome all BVSD families to join us at these upcoming engagement sessions. Learn more about the Connect with BVSD events HERE.
After Prom is a parent-led and community-supported event to provide students with a safe and fun-filled place following the prom on April 29 from 11p to 2am at Monarch High School. More details on all of the following opportunities at www.monarchafterprom.com.
- Don’t miss our upcoming fundraiser at Boss Lady Pizza and Pat’s Tap on Tuesday, April 18 from 4 to 9pm, when 20% of sales will be donated to After Prom.
- Buy tickets before midnight April 26 for the only chance to win $500 cash, 43” TV, SUP, and a bike. Plus take your turn in the Treasure Tornado where students grab a prize in a whirlwind of vouchers.
- Senior Posters are back by popular demand! Create yours for display at After Prom.
- Donate cash, prizes, gift cards. Sign up to volunteer and lend supplies.
The yearbook is finished! As communicated, only a limited number of extra copies were ordered. We expect to be sold out by yearbook distribution. BUY NOW while supplies last at Jostensyearbooks.com. If you have already bought a book, thank you!
LEAD COLORADO (TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM)
The YMCA of Northern Colorado, CU Boulder and the Boulder Valley,
St. Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have developed a free
program to provide selected local high school juniors and seniors
with foundational leadership skills. Through hands-on projects,
intrapersonal and interpersonal exploration and mentoring from
community leaders, Lead Colorado provides inspiration and education
to help young leaders form self-awareness about their personal
mission and values. Lead Colorado will work to develop purposeful,
ethical leaders who are equipped to have a significant impact in our
community. Application deadline is August 1, 2023.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
• Lead Colorado participants must plan on attending all scheduled meetings.
• Applicants must be sophomores or juniors in high school during the 2023/2024 school
year.
• Participants will present a synthesis of their learning and how it relates to their respective
communities.
Learn more about Lead Colorado.
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
The Colorado State University collegiate section of SWE is a student-led organization that strives to support women pursuing a career in engineering by providing professional development opportunities, spaces to form friendships, and resources to foster professional connections with women in the STEM industry. They are hosting an event for the underclassmen of high school called Women in Industry.
Please see this flier for more information.
Here is your weekly update. Contact your counselor with questions.
COUNSELORS
- 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
2023 MONARCH GIRLS YOUTH SPORTS CAMP
The youth sports camps will offer sessions in Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball. The sessions will be run by the Monarch Head Coach and players from each sport. We hope to develop more multi-sport athletes and introduce you to some of the sports offered at Monarch High School!
- You can attend all three sessions or one session individually.
- This camp is open to 5th-8th grade students.
- Future freshmen are welcome to attend this camp too!
More information about the camps can be found here.
Punch Passes are good for 20 punches to any BVSD HOME event and can be used by family and friends. Click here to purchase the Activity Punch Pass. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Game.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding athletics or required registration forms should be directed to-
- Darren Duplechin, Athletic Department Assistant
- Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director
Earn FREE college credit this summer at CU BOULDER!
CU Boulder is offering a college level reading, writing and research course for Colorado high school students for free this summer.
Curiosity and College Life Summer Writing Course at CU Boulder
Free
Earn 3 CU Boulder college credits in First Year Writing and Rhetoric
Counts toward CU Boulder degree or transfers to all public Colorado colleges and universities
Earn 5 BVSD Elective LA credits
Includes college application and essay workshop with admissions counselor
For more information, email hsaccess@colorado.edu, or scan the QR code below to apply.
Let me know what questions you have. Thanks!
Ms. Carroll
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