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    October 2010 Newsletter

    Page Title Content

    2 Letter from the Principal Dear Lobo Families!

    3-4 Counseling Office College Fairs in Colorado Oct. 6 and 7Conifer College Fair Oct. 6ACT and SAT Test DatesParent Teacher Conferences Oct. 13

    5-6 PTSANew Phone System

    PTSA ReportCHS New phone system

    7 Parent Portal Parent Portal Access Instructions

    8-10 Leadership Council Leadership NewsNext Meetings Oct. 20 & Nov. 17PresentationBecome a Council Member!

    11 Clinic Prevent the spread of illness

    12 News & Financial Office NewsletterGift Card

    13 Athletics Fall Sports - Events

    14 Attendance OfficeStop

    CHS Attendance PolicyStop Sign

    15 Homecoming Events Oct. 4-8

    16 Up Coming Event Warren Miller Nov. 5 & 6

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    Letter fromthe Principal

    Dear Lobo Families:

    As we begin the 2010-11 school year, we all are looking forward to a wonderful year. We welcomed 203 new freshmen and they are ofto a great start. This is my fourth year here, so the Class of 2011 and I arrived at CHS together. The class of 2011 is a great group andI am excited about this class forging new beginnings while keeping the Lobo traditions alive. Our CHS community already supportedthree of our traditions: Back to School BBQ, Freshmen Parent Night and our Back to School night.

    Our list of accomplishments is outstanding and we are excited about the on-going progress we have made in the past year.

    Did you know?WE WERE RECOGNIZED IN NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE AS ONE OF THE TOP 1500 HIGH SCHOOLS IN AMERICA.THE CLASS OF 2010 GRADUATED WITH THE HIGHEST ACT COMPOSITE SCORE IN THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL.

    4 FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY ACCEPTED FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM SPAIN, TAIWAN, KOREA ANDGERMANY THIS YEAR.20 9

    THGRADERS AND 27 10

    THGRADERS TOOK AP CLASSES AND 50% OF 9

    THGRADERS AND 75% OF 10

    TH

    GRADERS SCORED 3 OR BETTER ON THEIR AP EXAM LAST YEAR.WE HAD DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN OUR AP SCORES IN PHYSICS, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, SPANISH,BIOLOGY AND ENGLISH.WE REDUCED THE NUMBER OF TARDIES 30% LAST YEAR. THIS YEAR WE ARE PLANNING ADDITIONALPROGRAMS TO REDUCE TARDIES EVEN FURTHER.WE HAD TWO SENIORS ACCEPT APPOINTMENTS TO MILITARY ACADAMIES LAST SPRING.55 JRS AND SRS HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE AS LINK LEADERS. THEY WILL GIVE OVER 30 HOURS OF TIMETO EXPAND OUR 9

    THGRADE ADVISOR AND MENTORING PROGRAM.

    OUR ROBOTICS AND IMAGINATION DESTINATION TEAMS COMPETED IN NATIONAL AND WORLD COMPETITIONS.

    As I told all the parents at Back to School night, we cant do it alone. A continued emphasis for this year is parent involvement.Please consider joining PTSA, your childs booster club or leadership. Also, DECA is running and managing our concessions and it is

    an easy way to volunteer and make money for your son/daughters club, activity or team. Another way to volunteer is to help at thefront desk. With the recent budget, we cut one full-time assistant and we could use the help. Call Sandy Miranda at (303)982-5035 ifyou are interested. In addition, if you need information or are contacting teachers via e-mail please take a moment to cc theadministrator or counselors. Our administrative team consists of Tim McNerney (A-G), Jackie Delafose (H-N), and Josh Shapiro (O-Z).Our counselors are Rob Longbrake (A-G), Justin Neuenschwander (H-N) and Gina Writz (O-Z). This will help us better support yourchild and his/her teachers.

    Dont forget parent conferences will be held on October 13th

    from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This year the conferences will be held in theteachers rooms. Try to limit the conversations to five minutes. Also, as you are waiting please fill out the parent Make your Voices

    Heard survey or visit http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/form/default.php?sectiondetailid=262111&tocomplete the survey. Your input is important as we prepare school improvement goals. Finally, Conifer High School PTSA and Conifer& Marshdale Accountability Committees will host a mountain community presentation entitled Our Future, Our Community, OurChildren, Its Time to Choose Move Forward or Fall Backward, on Wednesday, October 6

    th, 6:30 p.m. at Conifer High School.

    Presenters include: Sue Windels, Kathy Hartman, Garry Dejong, and Superintendant, Dr. Cindy Stevenson. Please plan to join us.

    Remember the high school years go by so fast. Please get involved by coming to every event and by becoming an involved parent ofour outstanding school. See you at parent conference night and of course at the Home Mountain Bowl on Saturday, November 6

    th.

    With Lobo Pride,

    Dr. Michael P. Musick, principalConifer High School

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    CHS Counseling Office

    News

    A few new faces in the Counseling Office!The counseling office has a new face. Rob Longbrake comes to us from Falcon Bluffs Middle School andis the new counselor for students with the last name beginning with A-G. Justin Neuenschwander is thecounselor for the students with the last names H-Z and Gina Writz is the counselor for students with the lastnames O-Z.Feel free to stop in anytime and introduce yourself.

    Rob Longbrake Justin Neuenschwander Gina Writz

    last names A-G last names H-N last names O-Z303-982-2829 303-982-5729 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

    College Fairs in Colorado Conifer College FairOut-Of State College Nights October 6th: 1:00-1:45-JuniorsOctober 6, 2010- Monarch High School, Louisville 1:45-2:30-SeniorsOctober 7, 2010- John F. Kennedy High School, DenverSaturday College WorkshopOctober 9, 2010- Cherry Creek High SchoolPick up flyers in the counseling office to see what colleges will be attending these valuable

    college fairs

    Graduation Requirementsfor the Class of 2011

    Language Arts..4.0 CreditsSocial Studies3.0 Credits

    Mathematics.2.0 CreditsScience..2.0 CreditsPhysical Education..0.5 CreditsFine/Practical Arts..0.5 CreditsElective Courses..9.5 Credits

    Total Credits= 22Please note that Higher EducationAdmission requirements are differentfrom High School GraduationRequirements. If you have any questionsabout your credits, please see yourcounselor.

    **Attention Seniors**

    Make sure that you are aware

    of how many credits you have,

    and how many it takes to

    graduate!

    Counselors will be meeting with all

    Seniors during the months of

    September and October to discuss

    credits and post-graduation plans.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    On Oct 6th

    (Wednesday) we will be having our Jr. Sr. college fair. There will be over 50 colleges we have opened this up for ALLJuniors and ALL Seniors. I have divided out the time for each grade level.

    1:05 1:50 Seniors 1:50 2:35 Juniors

    Test Taking TipsPreparation for your first test should begin after the first day of class; this includes studying,completing homework assignments and reviewing study materials on a regular basis.Budget your time, make sure you have sufficient time to study so that you are well prepared for thetest. Go to review sessions, pay attention to hints that the instructor may give about the test.Take notes and ask questions about items you may be confused about.Ask the instructor to specify the areas that will be emphasized on the test.Make sure you go to the class right before the test; it's another prime time for the instructor to giveout more hints or the format of the test. Go over any material from practice tests, HW's, sample

    problems, review material, the textbook, class notes... Eat before a test. Having food in yourstomach will give you energy and help you focus but avoid heavy foods which can make yougroggy. Don't try to pull an all nighter. Get at least 3 hours of sleep before the test. Put the mainideas/information/formulas onto a sheet that can be quickly reviewed many times, this makes iteasier to retain the key concepts that will be on the test.

    ACT Test DatesSept. 11th, 2010Oct. 23rd, 2010

    Dec. 11th, 2010Feb. 12th, 2011April 9th, 2011

    April 27th, 2011 (required testing date for allJuniors)

    June 11, 2011

    Please pick up registration information in the counselingoffice for additional information anddeadlines.

    SAT Test DatesOct. 9th, 2010Nov. 6th, 2010

    Dec. 4th, 2010Jan. 22nd, 2011Mar. 12th, 2011May 7th, 2011June 4th, 2011

    Please pick up registration information in thecounseling office for additional information and

    deadlines.

    Parent-Teacher conferences

    are coming up on Oct 13th .

    Please plan on attending these

    important meetings.

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    Your PTSA Report

    The 2010 Back to School BBQ was a lot of fun and there was a wonderful turnout. Thank you to allwho assisted. Many people came early to set up, cooked and then cleaned up.

    The next event for PTSA is coming in October. Teachers stay at school through the evening for parentconferences, so we provide dinner. Several parents have already signed up to help out (at Back to School nightdid you visit our table?)You can still participateemail me and Ill get you on the list.

    Well have the upcoming meetings posted on the PTSA website. Please join us!

    Susan MaloneyConifer High School PTSA [email protected]

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    PTSA Membership 2010/2011

    Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________Last First

    Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

    email address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

    (leave blank if you do not wish to receive PTSA information via email)

    Student Names:___________________________________________________________

    Name Grade

    ___________________________________________________________Name Grade

    ___________________________________________________________Name Grade

    Dues: $15.75 _____ National, State, County, CHS, and one Student Directory(please check)

    $5.00 _____ Additional DirectoryMake checkspayable toCHS PTSA $10.00 _____ Student Membership per student (Qualifies student to apply for

    national, state and county PTA sponsored scholarships)

    $1.75 _____ Directory Postage (if you want your directory mailed to you)

    _____ _____ After Prom Donation (indicate amount)

    ___________ Total

    If you would like to pay by credit card or e-check please visitour website at www.coniferhighptsa.org and click on the

    "Pay My Dues" button

    For a detailed description of each committee please visit our website at www.coniferhighptsa.org

    I can help with:

    Back to School BBQ CSAP FoodAfter Prom Learning Center

    Directories Hospitality/Teacher AppreciationMembership Fundraising

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    If you have any questions with Parent Portal please call Ms.Delafose at 303-982-2778.

    CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL HAS A NEW PHONE SYSTEM. WHEN YOU CALL THEMAIN LINE (303)982-5255, PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE OPTIONS THATARE GIVEN. YOU CAN NOW BE DIRECTED TO SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTS.

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    Leadership Council

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    Leadership Council NewsOctober 2010Meeting Information:Leadership Council is the collaborative decision-making, advisory and accountability committeefor CHS. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, 3:30 5:30 PM in the LibraryConference Room. These meetings are always open to the CHS community. A ten-minute OpenForum period is held at the end of each meeting to address any concerns that may not be on theagenda.The next two meetings are October 20th and November 17th.

    Lobo Leap Ice Cream Social:Leadership Council sponsors the Lobo Leap Ice Cream Social, which will be held on Wednesday,October 6th, at 1:45PM. Students will be invited to this event due to their stellar performance

    on CSAP and Advanced Placement (AP) testing. To qualify, a student must have achieved anAdvanced score on their spring 2010 CSAP testing or jumped a leve l from the previous yearstesting on any sub-test of the CSAP. Students with high growth will be recognized. Additionally,students who scored a 4 or 5 on spring 2010 AP testing will qualify to attend.

    Our Future, Our Community, Our Children:Leadership Council, in conjunction with the CHS PTSA and Marshdale Accountability Committee,will be hosting a presentation open to the Conifer and Evergreen communities on Wednesday,October 6th, at 6:30 PM in the Cafetorium. Please join us to learn more about the state ofJeffco Schools, past and current budget impacts to Jeffco Schools, the November ballotmeasures, Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 & 61, and the expected impacts to the local fire

    departments, Jeffco Sheriffs office and to Jefferson County and its services. Superintendent DrCindy Stevenson, Jefferson County Commissioner Kathy Hartman and former State Senator Sue

    Windels are among the speakers. See the presentation announcement within this newsletter formore information and a full list of all the speakers. Bring your friends and neighbors to thisinformative evening!

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    Amendments 60, 61 and 101

    Our Future, Our Community, Our Children

    It's Time to ChooseMove Forward or Fall Backward

    Where are we?

    How did we get here?

    Where would we like to go?

    Attend this mountain community presentationhosted by the Conifer High School PTSA and

    Conifer & Marshdale Accountability Committees

    Wednesday, October 6th6:30 PM

    Conifer High School Cafetorium

    Presenters Include:Sue Windels - former State Senator & Great Education CO. rep.

    Kathy Hartman - Jefferson County CommissionerGarry Dejong - Evergreen Fire Chief

    Dave MacBean - Inter-Canyon Fire ChiefTimothy Biglen - Elk Creek Fire and Rescue Board PresidentCapt. Rob BakerMtn. Precinct Capt. -Jeffco Sheriffs Office

    Lorie Gillis - Jeffco Schools Chief Financial OfficerDr. Cindy Stevenson - Jeffco Schools Superintendent

    For more information,Contact

    Tammy Story or Heather Kassman

    Leadership Council Co-Chairs303-697-0811 / 720-320-8743

    [email protected]/ [email protected]

    Visit the Leadership Council web page:From the Conifer High School page, click on Parent from the top menu bar.

    Then click on Leadership Council.

    Or visit:http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=179387&PHPSESSI

    D=c0d84acb0a1a3981fd2b4105565b7ed8

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=179387&PHPSESSID=c0d84acb0a1a3981fd2b4105565b7ed8http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=179387&PHPSESSID=c0d84acb0a1a3981fd2b4105565b7ed8http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=179387&PHPSESSID=c0d84acb0a1a3981fd2b4105565b7ed8http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=179387&PHPSESSID=c0d84acb0a1a3981fd2b4105565b7ed8http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=179387&PHPSESSID=c0d84acb0a1a3981fd2b4105565b7ed8mailto:[email protected]
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    Conifer High School Leadership CouncilMembership Application Form

    The Conifer High School Leadership Council is comprised of parents, staff, studentsand community members. It meets once each month to give advice, support anddirection to the administration of Conifer High School for improvement of academicexcellence and preparation for all our students emotionally, intellectually and

    physically for success today and tomorrow. Leadership Council focuses onbalancing Conifer High Schools goals: excellence in education, positive campus environment and studentwellness, as well as accreditation and assessment. It addresses specific issues such as student achievement,budget, safety, and maintaining a connection within our community. Leadership Council fosters a welcomingenvironment for parents, students, teachers and staff, and community members and promotes parentinvolvement.

    If you are interested in becoming a member of Conifer High School's Leadership Council, please complete thefollowing application form and return it to the main office. If you have any questions, please call TammyStory, 303-697-0811 or Heather Kassman, 720-320-8743.

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    Qualifications: No experience required! Leadership Council members must be broad based and demonstrategood communications skills; have knowledge of the community, a commitment to support Conifer HighSchool's vision, and a willingness to support the improvement of student-centered learning as a priorityMembers are required to attend the monthly meetings for the duration of the school year.

    Name: Date:

    Address:

    Phone number(s):E-mail address:

    If you have a student in school, please list his/her name(s) and grade(s):

    Please write a brief statement highlighting your qualifications and what you can contribute to ConiferHigh School's Leadership Council.

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    PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS

    SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS CAN HELP LIMIT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE:

    WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WATER. IF

    SOAP AND WATER ARE NOT AVAILABLE, USE AN ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER.

    AVOID TOUCHING HANDS TO EYES, NOSE, OR MOUTH.

    COUGH OR SNEEZE INTO YOUR ELBOW IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TISSUE. OTHERWISE,

    COVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WITH A TISSUE, THROW THE USED TISSUE INTO THE

    WASTEBASKET AND THOROUGHLY WASH YOUR HANDS.

    STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK.

    AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SICK.

    AVOID SHARING OF WATER BOTTLES, MOUTH GUARDS OR INSTRUMENT MOUTH

    PIECES.

    AVOID SHARING OF EATING UTENSILS, DRINKING GLASSES OR PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH

    AS TOWELS, RAZORS OR MAKEUP.

    TALK WITH YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER ABOUT AGE APPROPRIATEIMMUNIZATIONS INCLUDING AN ANNUAL INFLUENZA VACCINE.

    STAY HEALTHY WITH NUTRIENT RICH FOODS, PLENTY OF WATER, EXERCISE EVERYDAY AND PLENTY OF REST EACH NIGHT.

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    Newsletter Info.

    Newsletter Available Online

    The August newsletter will be the only newsletter this year mailed to every CHS family. All other newsletters will be available on theCHS PTSA website: www.coniferhighptsa.org (click on the newsletter link).

    Newsletter Submission Guidelines

    Submissions for the school newsletter must be received by the 15th

    of the month if you would like your news to get in by the 1st

    ofevery other month. Our next publication will be October 2010. Any submissions received after the deadline will be postedsometime later in the next issue.

    Submissions must be in Microsoft Word, plain text, or HTML formats (PDF documents are okay but the print/web quality issometimes not the best). You may include as much information as you like and as many graphics as you like since the online version ofthe newsletter does not have space restrictions. Graphics may be included within the Word document or submitted separately as Jpegor GIF Files.

    Please give your document a relevant title. Do not name it August Newsletter or Newsletter Announcement only. Please use thecorresponding department or organization as the first word in the document name. For instance, Math_AP Classes.doc orCounseling_August Newsletter.doc would be appropriate document names. Send your newsletter submissions to Sandy Miranda:[email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation!

    If you are interested in volunteering as a Webmaster/Editor for the CHSnewsletter please call Sandy at 303-982-5035.

    NEWS FROM THE FINANCIAL OFFICEGift Card Fundraising ChangeConifer High School has been selling gift cards as an easy way to raise funds for your students favorite

    programs within the school for several years. We recently changed the way we handle King Soopers. Withthis change you are now able to reload the cards you purchase through the school at the store; so once youpurchase the initial card, you no longer need to make special trips to the school to purchase additional cards!We are very excited about being able to offer this to you and hope it helps to streamline the whole process.Here are some answers to highlights to the new program:

    The Gift Cards can be reloaded in any amount up to $500.

    At the end of each four week cycle, the school will receive a statement detailing all reloads and orders purchased. Once the

    community has purchased $5000 or more through the store, Conifer HS will get a check for $250 (or 5% of the amount

    reloaded)!

    You can reload the cards at any register or at the Customer Service Desk.The Gift cards can be used for and merchandise within the store and gas at authorized fuel centers. They may not be used for

    money orders, lottery tickets, stamps, Tickets West or other gift cards.

    You can purchase these for friends and relatives (even those out of town). They can reload them at their store and your

    student will still get credit for their purchases!

    Safeway does not currently offer this option, but we will continue to have Gift Cards available in the Financial Office for

    Safeway.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.kingsoopers.com/mailto:[email protected]
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    CONIFER HIGH SCHOOL

    2010-2011

    PaperworkThe physical/participation forms for winter sports are due on November 5

    th. The first practice will be on November 12th

    No one is allowed at practice without the paperwork. The forms are available in the main office . Each athlete will need thephysical/participation form and two emergency cards. ALL paperwork must be turned in to the Athletic Secretary nolater than November 5th!

    FeesThe fee is $125 dollarsper sport.

    Practices

    Girls Basketball:Open gym on Mondays 7:30 pm 9:00 pm until Oct. 25

    th

    Wed., Oct. 6th

    5 pm 7 pmThurs., Oct 14

    th5 pm 7 pm

    Tues., Oct 19th

    5 pm 7 pmStarting Nov. 1

    st, every day 5 pm to 7 pm

    Nov. 8th 11th

    3 pm 5 pmPractice (tryout 1 of 2) Fri., Nov 12 CHS gym 2:45 4:30 pmPractice (tryout 2 of 2) Sat.Nov. 13, West Jeff Middle (gym) 9 am 11 am

    Boys Basketball:Conditioning/weights every Monday and Wednesday 3 pm to 4 pmOpen gym times:

    Wed., Oct. 6th

    3 pm 5 pmThurs., Oct 14

    th3 pm 5 pm

    Tues., Oct 19th

    3 pm 5 pmMon. Nov. 8 Open Gym/Camp 5-7pmTues. Nov. 9 Open Gym/Camp 5-7pmWed. Nov. 10 Open Gym/Camp 5-7pm

    Thurs. Nov. 11 Open Gym/Camp 5-7pmPractice (tryout 1 of 2) Fri. Nov. 12, West Jeff Middle (gym) 4 pm 6 pm

    Practice (tryout 2 of 2) Sat. Nov. 13, West Jeff Middle (gym) 11 am 1 pm

    WrestlingThe wrestling season officially begins on November 12. Please call Coach Himmelman if you areinterested in signing up. (303) 618-5608 [email protected] mat practices (non mandatory) will begin in the Conifer Wrestling room on October 25 in the lateafternoon. The time will be announced.Come be a partof the tradition CHS has produced 3 state champions in the last 3 years with multiplestate placers.

    Swimming There will be meetings at both lunches in the Main Office on Tues. Oct. 19.

    For all home football and soccer varsity games, we will charge admission as follows:

    Adults & Students: $5.00Students w/activity sticker: $3.00Seniors 55+ and children age 6 - 12: $3.00Children under 6 - FREEWe cannot accept checks or credit cards. CASH ONLYJeffco residents age 55 and older can get a free pass from our financial office.

    For Scores/Stats of games please go to:http://www.varvee.com/organization/view/430

    http://www.varvee.com/organization/view/430http://www.varvee.com/organization/view/430http://www.varvee.com/organization/view/430
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    Conifer High School Attendance OfficeAttendance Line (303) 982-5240

    Attendance Policy

    All absences must be excused by calling the attendance line or excused in person. NOTES ARE NOTACCEPTED TO EXCUSE ABSENCES. When calling the attendance line, be very specific regarding thereason for the absence, dates and times. Excusing an absence must be done by 2:00 the dayafter the absence or the absence will remain unexcused.

    Your student is responsible for their own attendance. Should an issue arise regarding your studentsattendance, your student should talk with their teacher to resolve the discrepancy. The teacher willthen notify the attendance office.

    Pete WambekeAttendance Office303-982-5240

    With the safety of our staff and students in mind, the District recently approved the placement of a stop sign onthe driveway leading up from Hwy 73 to the school. The sign is located at the blind curve just prior to theentrance to the Junior parking lot. The number of accidents and near misses at this location mandated that wetake a proactive approach in solving this problem. We looked at a number of alternatives to include speedbumps, flashing speed signs, and rumble strips. In the end, the school and the District determined that the mosteffective solution was the placement of a stop sign at the most dangerous sight (i.e., the blind curve at the Juniorlot). We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in adjusting to this new traffic control.

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    HOMECOMING

    2010 Spirit week!

    Oct 4-8

    Monday

    Twin DayDress up with a friend or a group!

    Tuesday

    Decades DayAny decade! Ever!!

    Wednesday

    Nerd DayPocket protectors mean business!

    ThursdaySuperhero DayBe super! And heroic!!

    Friday

    Class Colors DayFreshmen: WhiteSophomores: Silver/Gray

    Juniors: BlackSeniors: Dark Green

    Staff: Green and White

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    7:00pm November 5 & 6Conifer High School$15.00 per person

    Free lift tickets, Prizes, GiveawaysTickets can be purchased at Conifer Safeway and Conifer King Soopers.

    Credit Card Orders: Contact the Conifer High School Financial Office (303-982-5255).

    Limited tickets available at the door

    Presented by the CHS Choral Music Boosters