WINTERFEST DRESS UP DAYS:

February 12 - Adam Sandler Day

February 13 - Business Attire Day

February 14 - Sargent Day

February 15 - Pajama Day

• Pep rally and bed races

FEBRUARY 17th ACTIVITIES:

• Basketball Game at 1:00 PM
• Winterfest Royalty Crowning
• Winterfest Game Night at 7:00 PM
• Sadie Hawkins Dance After Game Night (HS students only)

I am pleased to announce that we have two new teachers that have become Sargent Farmers!

Senor Jose Velazquez is our high school Spanish teacher. He did his student teaching with a former Spanish teacher here in Sargent. We are excited to have him with us!

Mrs. Veda Mascarenes is our elementary reading interventionist. She comes to us from Monte Vista where she was an elementary teacher. We are thrilled to have her working with our students!

When you see them, please introduce yourself and welcome them to our District!

A bust is a sculpted or cast representation of the upper part of the human body, depicting a person's head and neck, and a variable portion of the chest and shoulders.

Mr. Holmes, Mr. Paulson, Mr. Willis, Mr. Sarason, Mr. Larson, and Mrs. David are represented.

Great job, Mrs. Troncoso's Art Classes!

Sargent School Teacher's vision: 100% of Sargent students will demonstrate one year's growth in English/Reading, Math, Science, and History.

Sargent School Teacher's mission statements:

1. We exist to challenge all students and teachers to set goals and overcome obstacles to achieve growth.

2. We exist to build connections with students to encourage growth and to provide opportunities to excel in life.

3. We exist to provide consistent and rigorous practices to build relationships and advocacy skills throughout our community.

Sargent School Teacher's core value statements:

1. Integrity - We choose to be the change we want to see.

2. Respect - We will respect all; no matter what!

3. Growth Mindset - We overcome failures knowing that growth and change is possible.

4. Accountability - We choose accountability by accepting responsibility for our successes and our shortcomings.

Back Row: Taylor A., Slater E., Asher V., Liam A.,

Middle Row: Kasen M., Greyson R., Kaden O., Gabriel B.

Front Row: Easton L., Elise G., Paisley S.

12th grade - Cayden L.

11th grade - Josiah Y.

10th grade - Jayce C.

9th grade - Tami T.

8th grade - Brysan M. (not pictured/absent)

7th grade - Jonavan F.

Congratulations to all of our Sargent JH and HS State Qualifiers in History Fair!

JH WINNERS: (The following JH students qualified for state)

Paper:

Liam G. - 1st place

Exhibits:

Addison G. 1st place

Tyshiana F. 3rd place

Group Documentary:

Ben V. and Judah S. 3rd place

Individual Documentary:

Parker M. 2nd place

HS WINNERS: (The following students qualified for State History Fair)

Exhibit:

Emma S. - 1st place exhibit

Jessica B. - 2nd place exhibit

Group Exhibit:

Sylvia D./Lyza D. - 1st place group exhibit

Paper:

Durae N. - 1st place paper

Makayla B. - 2nd place paper

Website:

Maddi M. - 1st place website

Documentary:

Josiah Y. - 1st place documentary

Tanner H. - 2nd place documentary

Group Documentary:

Reagan C./Amelia F./Kaitlynn R. - 1st place group documentary

On behalf of the Colorado Association of Science Teachers, we would like to

congratulate Mr. Nathan Zimmerman on his selection as the 2022-23 CAST Preservice Science Teaching Award.

Congratulations on achieving this honor!

This award is bestowed annually to a worthy Teacher who demonstrates exemplary science teaching talents and accomplishments.

As part of this honor, Mr. Zimmerman will be recognized during the National Science Teacher

Association Conference held in Denver March 20-23.

Once again, congratulate Mr. Zimmerman on his selection as the 2022-23 Preservice in Science

Teaching Award.

HIGH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT"S HONOR ROLL

• Giovanni A.
• Makayla B.
• Jessica B
• Jayce C.
• Mackenzie C.
• Reagan C.
• Sylvia D.
• Amelia F.
• Lucas G.
• Jason G.
• Kyra G.
• Annabelle H.
• Brooke H.
• .Cayden L
• Hayden L.
• Sydney L.
• Madeline M.
• Kimberly P.
• Trenton P.
• Kaitlynn R.
• Emma S.
• Lane S.
• Mayah S.
• Daniel W.
• Josiah Y.

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL

• Catherine D.
• Aiden F.
• Lyla G.
• Durae N.
• Kandace P.
• Rylee S.
• Tami T.
• Corbin C.
• Tanner H.
• Mitchell P.
• Tanner K.
• Ellaree R.
• Becca S.
• Kade T.
• Bailey A.
• Westen B.
• Azmarae L.
• Trenton L.
• Gracie W.

JUNIOR HIGH SUPERINTENDENT'S HONOR ROLL

• Mayleigh B.
• Sydney C.
• Urijah F.
• Josiah H.
• Aubrey N.
• Shae R.
• Tyshiana F.
• Liam G.

JUNIOR HIGH PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL

• Elaina C.
• Addison G.
• Rylie H.
• Lane M.
• Maci W.
• Adalen A.
• Juliah M.
• Emily C.
• Sophia M.
• Taylor A.
• Isabella A.
• Kyler J.
• Ellora M.
• Brysan M.
• Parker M.
• Bryson P.
• Jacy P.
• Bailey R.
• Judah S.
• Kaylee V.
• Benjamin V.
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Junior High Winter Athletics:

The school year has just begun and so has the Junior High Girls Basketball season. They will be playing 8 regular season games, an end of the year tourney, and an in-season tournament this season. Coached by Dana Barlow, we have 19 girls ready to play and have a successful season this year. If you see these girls around please wish them a big good luck!

As for the male sports, Wrestling will begin shortly after for any Junior High boys who would like to participate. Please contact either myself or Dave Larson for more information on the season!

Thank you and Go Farmers!

Connor Flynn- Junior High Athletic Director

cflynn@sargent.k12.co.us

High School Winter Athletics:

Winter is here and basketball, wrestling and swimming are off and running. Our boys and girls basketball teams are off to a strong start. Our guys team won the SDC tournament and our girls finished in second place. I am noticing a lot of growth in both teams. The guys play amazing defense and the ladies are improving on their shooting from outside of the key.

Our wrestlers are off to a strong start. This team is small but mighty. We only have four wrestlers this year. They all place well in each tournament that they attend and are continuing to improve and get stronger. We will be having our home duals on Tuesday, January 16th at 5:00 in the high school gym. Please come out and support our team.

The swim program is also going very strong. This program is made up of young ladies from several valley schools. They have won the majority of the meets that they have competed in and already have several state qualifying times in both individual events and in the relays. The swim schedule is posted on the school website. If you get a chance, come watch these ladies compete.

Fuzzy Holmes- High School Athletic Director

jholmes@sargent.k12.co.us

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

February 2 - in Cotopaxi - Girls JV & Girls/Boys Varsity at 4pm

February 3 - in Del Norte - Girls/Boys Varsity at 6pm

February - at home with Sanford - Girls JV & Girls/Boys Varsity at 4:30pm

February 10 - in South Park - Girls JV & Girls/Boys Varsity at 1pm

February 15 - in Monte Vista - Girls JV & Girls/Boys Varsity at 4:30pm

February 17 - at home with Custer County - Girls JV & Girls/Boys Varsity at 1pm

(*Subject to change without notice - JV boys games may be added)

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING:

February 2 - in Sierra Grande at 7am

February 9-10 - Regionals TBD

February - State in Denver TBD

(*Subject to change without notice)

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING:

February 2-3 - Pueblo County (S. Central League Meet) at 3pm

February 8-10 - State Swim Meet at VMAC TBD

(*Subject to change without notice)

According to the National Institute of Health, "A new survey found an alarming rise in the number of American teens who tried vaping last year. The study suggests that vaping may be driving an increase in nicotine use for teens.

In vaping, a battery powered device called an e-cigarette heats a liquid into a vapor that can be inhaled. The vapor may contain nicotine (the addictive drug in tobacco), flavoring, and other chemicals. E-cigarettes can also be used with marijuana, hash oil, or other substances.

Vaping may pose serious and avoidable health risks. Exposure to nicotine during youth can lead to addiction and cause long-term harm to brain development. The vapor can also contain toxins (including ones that cause cancer) and tiny particles that are harmful when breathed in.

More than 44,000 students took part in the 2018 annual survey of drug, alcohol, and cigarette use in 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. About 37% of 12th graders reported vaping in 2018, compared with 28% in 2017. Vaping of each substance that was asked about increased. This includes nicotine, flavored liquids, marijuana, and hash oil."

Great resource:

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html

Be aware of these vape pens that resemble highlighters.

Parents and Guardians,

As a parent myself, I have been concerned with the content that our students are being exposed to within the social media and Tik Tok world.

Our children's integrity, accountability, and responsibility are being replaced with promiscuity, acts of destruction to school property, and acts of harm to animals and humans as being the "cool" things to do. Now, these are just to name a few that Tik Tok is influencing our youth with.

However, my expectation for all our staff here at Sargent, is for us to be role models that exhibit and expect character traits that will combat the values that Tik Tok stands for.

I encourage you to do your own research on the dangers that Tik Tok has on your student.

Parents,

We encourage you to continue to check your student(s) portal for grades to make sure your student is eligible to compete and participate in extra-curricular activities.

If a student has two D's or one F, they are NOT eligible.

School Policy:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY RULES AND WEEKLY ELIGIBILITY

A student’s ability to participate in any district‐sponsored extracurricular activity is a privilege, not a right. Those district students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as role models to other students.

Eligibility lists will be given to teachers and coaches by Noon on Tuesday. A student who has 1 F or 2 D’s will be considered ineligible. All student work is due to teacher by noon on Monday in order to be included in the eligibility period. The eligibility period runs from Wednesday through Tuesday night for the designated week or period, one‐week or longer. Students who are ineligible cannot participate in an event until they are reassessed for the next eligibility period which begins on the following Wednesday. Students receiving “Incomplete” are eligible to compete when the “I” is converted to a passing grade prior to the competition (and is passing 3.5 Carnegie units). Period exceptions: At the end of the nine weeks the eligibility period is 2 weeks, and Thanksgiving week stays the same as the previous week. At the beginning of each nine weeks the eligibility period is 2 weeks based on the final grades for the previous nine weeks (Policy JJJ).

Students who are not eligible cannot participate in an event until grades are reassessed for the new period, which begins the following Wednesday after new eligibility is determined.

Ineligible students will not be allowed to miss class for any extra-curricular activity held during the school day. (This does not include curricular activities). Ineligible students will be allowed to practice with the team but will not be allowed to travel with the team or sit on the team bench. Ineligible students will not participate in any other school functions such as Knowledge Bowl, Spelling Bee, or other competitions or school sponsored activities.

If a student misses school the day of an extracurricular activity, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the activity. Exceptions will only be allowed through parental contact and prior approval from the principal. A student must attend at least three (3) class periods on the day of the competition in order to compete (Policy JJJ).

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Students who attend school regularly derive the maximum benefit from the instructional program. The primary responsibility for attendance falls on the individual student and their parent(s). The Colorado School Attendance Act 22‐33‐104 (5)(a), C.R.S. states, “The general assembly hereby declares that two of the most important factors in ensuring a child’s educational development are parental involvement and parental responsibility. The general assembly further declares that it is the obligation of every parent to ensure that every child under such parent’s care and supervision receives adequate education and training. Therefore, every parent of a child who has attained the age of six years and is under the age of seventeen years shall ensure that such child attends the public school in which such child is enrolled in compliance with this section.”

In the interest of the Sargent School District maintaining accurate records regarding attendance of a school as mandated by the Colorado Compulsory School Attendance Act, (C.R.S. 22‐33‐107), parents are required to excuse the absence of their child from class, either orally or in writing, within 48 hours of the class(es) missed. This includes students who are 18 years of age. Failure to do so will result in the absence permanently being classified as unexcused.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

One criteria of a student’s success in school is regular and punctual attendance. Student absences interfere with the learning process. As per attendance policy JH, the maximum number of unexcused absences a student may occur before judicial proceedings (habitually truant status) are initiated to enforce compulsory attendance is ten (10) during any school year. In addition, the school administrator may deny grade promotion if the student has accumulated ten (10) or more absences for the school year.

At 7:55 am, all outside doors will be locked down with the exception of the front entrance. After 7:55am, please enter through the main office doors. Please contact the office by 8:30am (by email or phone) to report your child’s absence.

Reasons that will be “excused” include:

1. Temporary illness

2. Injury

3. Funeral/Death of a family member

4. Medical/Dental appointment with note

5. Out of school suspension

6. Work study program approved by the district

7. Observing a religious holiday/celebration/event

*Note: School‐sponsored activity(ies) of an educational nature are NOT counted as absences.

As applicable, the district may require suitable proof regarding the above exceptions, including written statements from medical sources (Policy JH/JH-R).

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

An unexcused absence is defined as an absence that is not covered by one of the foregoing exceptions. Each unexcused absence shall be entered on the student’s attendance record. Parents/Guardians of students will find a record of their student’s excused/unexcused absences online on the “Parent Portal.” The Sargent School District encourages parents, guardians, and students to check attendance weekly.

In accordance with law, the district may impose appropriate penalties that relate directly to classes missed while unexcused. Penalties may include a warning, school detention, school-community service, in-school suspension at the discretion of the building principal.
Reasons that will be considered unexcused include:

1. Vacationing/trips out of town

2. Caring for younger sibling or relative

3. Transportation difficulties

4. No communication regarding absence with school within 48 hours

5. Reasons other than those mentioned under excused absences (Policy JH/JH-R)

CONSEQUENCES FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES (DAY OR PERIOD)

2nd Unexcused Absence: Warning and a letter will be sent to parent/guardian.
3rd Unexcused Absence: Parent/School/Student meeting to discuss a solution. Students will serve one hour of detention or community service.
4th Unexcused Absence: 2nd Parent/School/Student meeting to create an attendance contract. Student will serve two hours of detention or community service.

5th Unexcused Absence: After a cumulative of five (5) unexcused absences, the student will be considered habitually truant and the administration may pursue judicial proceedings to enforce Colorado’s Compulsory Attendance Laws. Excessive unexcused absences could also result in academic probation and/or disenrollment.

As a reminder, students may not accumulate more than five (5) absences in any one semester or more than ten (10) in an entire school year, per Colorado Compulsory Attendance Law.

NOTE: Sargent Schools are NOT an online schooling/distance learning platform. In-person schooling is the platform we are qualified to teach.

REPORTING ABSENCES

If a student is unable to attend school, a parent or guardian must call the school at

(719) 852-4025 and/or send a written note or e-mail to the school secretary to notify us of the absence. Any doctor’s excuse or other documentation must be submitted to the office within two (2) school days after the return of the student to school.
NOTE: A call or parent note does not automatically give the student an excused absence.

JUNIOR HIGH

ATHLETICS: Football, Volleyball, Cross country, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Baseball

ACADEMICS: JH Knowledge Bowl, JH National Honor Society, Science Fair, History Fair, Spelling Bee, Art Club, Student Council, Leadership Team

SOCIAL: Dances, Lock-ins, Caroling, Ski Days, Field Trips, Game Nights

HIGH SCHOOL:

ATHLETICS: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Baseball, Swimming, Cheer/Dance Team

ACADEMICS: Student Council, FBLA, FFA, Spanish Club, Aviation Club, Art Club, Science Fair, History Fair, Drum line (Mrs. Hefner) and Guitar lessons (Mr. Paulson), community service projects

SOCIAL: Dances: Prom/Homecoming/Sadie Hawkins, Field Trips, Rowdy Crowd - Fan section at sporting events

Sargent Farmer Parents

ATTENTION! EXTRA! EXTRA!

The DAC needs your voice to make our district the best it can be!

What is DAC? The District Accountability Committee is a state mandated committee that is made up of voting members that are parents, community members, former students, etc. The DAC has specific duties to review in its purview such as: budget, calendar, and teacher assessment. It can decided other objectives as well that is sees fit. This is the place where parents and community members can make their voices heard, as well as, receive important updates on the business of the school district.

When does DAC meet? Every two months through out the school year (5 meetings) the DAC meets usually on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the High School Library.

Why is DAC important? Besides serving as an advising group to the school board and the district administration, this is an important place for different community members to have in put. Sargent is 70 - 80% out of district students, yet only in district community members can serve on the school board. This committee gives a voice to out of district parents and other supporters of the school.

Why me? DAC is another opportunity for caring community members to serve the district, educate themselves about the workings of the district, and share their skills and knowledge in make it excel!!

Contact Committee Chair: Kyler Brown for more information at kowboykjb@gmail.com or 719-480-9684.

Booster Club:

We are an organization that supports all the athletes and sports at Sargent High School.

We meet when needed. If you would like to join please contact:

Michelle Burkhart at 719.588.1594 or mburkhart@sargent.k12.co.us

Nicole Rockey at 719.588.4732 or nrockey@sargent.k12.co.us

ABC - Academic Booster Club:

The Sargent Academic Booster Club is an organization that works to encourage, support and recognize the academic achievements, successes, and competitions of the Sargent secondary students as well as providing recognition and support of their amazing teachers.

We recognize students who achieve the Honor Roll each semester, we sponsor the Student of the Month program, organize send-offs for students who earn their way to state competitions in Science Fair, History Day, FBLA, FFA and Knowledge Bowl. We also host the Teacher Appreciation Lunch in May, provide meals for the teachers during Parent/Teacher Conferences throughout the year, and give teachers and staff appreciation gifts at various times throughout the year. We also will support funding any academic items, if requested and funds are available.

As you can tell, we do our best to give our hard-working students and staff the recognition and support they deserve. However, this isn’t done with the wave of a magic wand or the saying of some magical phrase. It’s accomplished with monetary support, dedication, organization, and help from parents and staff.

The Academic Booster Club meets quarterly or more often, if needed. We generally keep our meetings to an hour or less. We need parents who are willing to serve on the committee to assist in making decisions, planning, helping out when needed and/or monetary support. We would like as many parents, teachers, and staff to participate to hopefully have 7th-12th grades represented. Please consider becoming an active part of the Academic Booster Club (ABC). You can help make a positive impact on Sargent JH/HS and our students and staff!

If you have any questions, please contact Shon Davis at 719-580-5229 or Tonya Wenta at 850-1960. Thank you for your continued support!

Parents,

If you have any questions on lunches/rates contact Val Bonsall at veichner@sargent.k12.co.us or at 852-8863, Monday - Thursday from 6am - 2pm.

Thank you!

Winter break is an excellent opportunity to fulfill driver's education requirements. Your teenager will gain a comprehensive understanding of rules and regulations of the road, safe driving practices, and become eligible for Colorado driver's permit through the convenience of this online course. What's more, enrolling through our program directly supports our school!

Why Enroll Through Us?

● Boost your confidence and driving knowledge with our online program.

● Enjoy an equivalent, in-person classroom experience, from the comfort of your home.

● Engage in fun and interactive learning modules equipped with games and videos.

● Access the course anytime, anywhere on all devices with an internet connection.

● Study at your own pace to accommodate busy schedules.

● After you enroll in our online course, we receive a donation to help fund schoolwide programs. Not only do you learn the fundamentals of driving, but you can support our school at the same time.

● Over 16? Enroll in our Colorado Express Course – prepare for the permit test and learn to make the decisions you need to drive safely and confidently for life.

Enroll Today to Support Our School! https://sargenths.bedrivingus.com/affiliate/partner/index/enroll

*The be.Driving America CO Teen course is certified by the DMV and is a product of DriveSafe Driving School. The course fulfills the 30 hours driver’s education requirement for 14 ½ to 15 ½ year-olds. May also be substituted for the requirement for 15 ½ to 16 years.

Call 720-576-0957 for more information or to purchase gift certificates.

A: We pay for A’s.

All students are encouraged to enter their most current report card into the “Pay for A’s” contest at their local Sunflower Bank. On a date to be determined, each local Sunflower Bank will randomly draw five winners, and winning students earn $10 for each “A”. Additionally, Sunflower Bank matches these totals with a corresponding donation to the student’s school.

B: Bucks for our schools.

Customers that use their debit card can designate a participating school to receive a five cent donation each time that they swipe and sign for a transaction! Custom debit cards with your school name are also available.

C: Cash for your school.

Don’t have a Sunflower Bank debit card yet? Well, this is the perfect time to get one! New customers to Sunflower Bank can earn up to $100 when opening a new account, with a matching payment made to your school.

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is a uniform, planned, and practiced response to any incident. This is the foundation of a safe school, business and community. The SRP is action-based, flexible and easy to learn. It rationally organizes tactics for response to weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to personal safety. Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Sargent School District implements the the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling these protocols.

Download the parent handout (above) for more information.