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September 2015 MHS Newsletter L.E.A.D From The Front

Principal’s Message

Welcome to Our School Welcome to the 2015-16 school year! The MHS staff has been working

with Barbara Coloroso, author of the bully, the bullied and the not so inno-

cent bystander, over the past few months, and she has given us some strate-

gies to help us respond to behavior that is detrimental to a positive learning

environment. Messages such as “no more, not here, not ever” and “I be-

lieve in you, I trust you, I know that you can handle it” will be prevalent as

we deal with kids and the issues they bring to the staff. The administration

at MHS began to use restorative justice practices a couple of years ago but

will refine those to include restitution, resolution and reconciliation. Mon-

trose High School is a positive and encouraging place to work and learn,

but we can be better! MHS, partnering with Columbine Middle School,

will also pilot a new App, “Sprigeo,” to report bullying, threats, weapons,

or any other concerns directly to administration. This will get information

in the hands of school administrators faster to better serve the needs of our

students and staff. The “Sprigeo” reporting system provides students with

an avenue for complete confidential reporting, to include complete ano-

nymity. We have also added an online and app-based planner — myhome-

workapp.com (or students can download the app for their Apple or Andriod

devices). Students can track homework assignments, receive updates from

teachers, and access the Student Handbook on this new resource. Please do

not hesitate to contact my office with any concerns you might have. (I love

to hear about things we are doing well also!) I am looking forward to work-

ing with parents, students and community members to make this the best

school year possible.

Mission: MHS LEADs academic excellence to prepare students for post-

secondary opportunities. MHS Educational Community creates a culture of

life-long Learners, welcomes and accepts Diversity, challenges all to achieve

Excellence, fosters a spirit of Accountability and encourages everyone to

Dream within a safe environment.

Main Office:(970)249-

6636

Attendance:(970)240-

6421

Guidance:(970)249-2429

Athletics:(970)240-6465

Auto:(970)240-6414

ROTC:(970)240-6496

Bus Barn:(970)2498233

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New Staff Welcome

Madeline O’Meara

ELS

I have been teaching special education for the last 5 years, MA

in Reading, attending Regis University for endorsement in Cul-

turally and Linguistically Diverse Education, 2 daughters (Kelly

and Caitlin) have graduated from Montrose High School,

youngest daughter (Shannon) is a sophomore here, I am thrilled

to be at MHS and have the opportunity to work with the amaz-

ing staff and students here!

mailto:[email protected]


New Staff Welcome

Bell Schedule M-T-F Wednesday Thursday

1st: 8:25 -9:25 2nd: 8:25-10:00 1st: 8:25-10:00

2nd: 9:30-10:21 LEAD: 10:05-10:35 3rd:10:05-11:40

3rd: 10:26-11:17 4th: 10:40– 12:15 Lunch: 11:40-

12:20

4th: 11:22 -12:13 Lunch:12:15-12:55 5th:12:25-2:00

Lunch: 12:13-12:52 6th: 1:00-2:35 7th: 2:05-3:40

5th: 12:57-1:48

Susan Smith

SPED Paraprofessional I have lived in Montrose for two years moving here from Grand

Junction. My husband Glenn and I have been married for 4 1/2

years and although we have no children living at home we do

have 4 fur babies that keep us on our toes. I have been enrolled at

Grand Canyon University for a year now working towards my

degree in Elementary Education. I have the most colorful resume

around from being a professional clown to working for Santa

Claus and the Easter Bunny!

I am one of two new English Language Learners teachers at the high school. I

have taught students from the age of 5-75. It is a lot of fun especially since

they teach me as much as I teach them! Outside school my husband and four

year old son keep me on the move.

Ellen Angeles

ESL

Jade Moret

Science

I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Colorado Mesa Uni-

versity. I will receive a Master’s of Arts in Education in December of

2015 from CMU. I am new to Montrose this year. This is my first year

teaching science at the high school level. I enjoys being outdoors with my

dog, Navi. If you’re interested in field research, let me know. I am par-

ticipated in species diversity studies of both insects and ocean plankton.


New Staff Welcome

My name is Kevin McDougall and I am the new social studies

teacher for Montrose High School. I moved to Montrose from

Cheyenne, Wyoming after living there for the past 13 years. I am

a proud graduate of the University of Wyoming – Go Pokes! If

you come to my room, you will be sure to find UW brown and

gold. I recently married my beautiful wife Amanda and we are

very excited to start our lives together in Montrose. We are both

avid campers, 4-wheelers, and hikers, so we will certainly take

advantage of all that this area has to offer. I am eager to begin

Kevin McDougall

Social Studies

I'm joining the Montrose staff after spending 13 years teaching high

school math in the Front Range area. I've taught everything from pre-

algebra to AP Calculus and love it all. I was a computer engineer for 21

years before I changed careers to become a teacher. I grew up in a small

town in eastern Nebraska and am very happy to leave the congestion of

the Front Range behind me. I love to fish and play golf and to snowshoe

in the winter. I also play bass guitar in a classic rock band. We mostly

play cover songs but are in the final stages of recording a CD of original

music. I didn't start playing the bass until age 49 and it was the first in-

strument I ever played in my life, proving that learning truly can be a life-

long adventure.

Dan Herod

Math

Hi! I'm Ryan Magee, and I'm excited to being working with

freshmen and sophomores in English class this coming year.

I grew up in Minnesota, spent the last six years in New Mex-

ico, and am looking forward to exploring western Colorado

and getting involved in the Montrose community.

Ryan MaGee

English


New Staff Welcome

I'm Crystal Nething. I am the new Library Media Paraprofessional.

I'm a native Coloradan and graduated from Montrose High School.

I'm married to Josh Nething who is a Physical Education teacher

here at MHS. We have 3 amazing boys Eli, Ethan, and Everett. We

love to be outside, go camping, play sports and games, and spend

time with family. I am looking forward to my first year here at Mon-

trose High.

Troy Clark

Math

I’m Troy Clark this is my 16th year teaching high school mathematics, but

is my first here at Montrose High. My wife (a new kindergarten teacher at

Cottonwood Elementarty), and my two young children are excited to be in

Montrose after their move from Canton, Ohio earlier this summer. My fam-

ily enjoys the great outdoors, especially hiking and camping, and thus look

forward to exploring Colorado and the rest of the West.

Crystal Nething

Library Paraprofessional

JoAnn Sells

SPED Paraprofessional

Hi my name is JoAnn Sells, I will be joining the MHS SPED program

as a Paraprofessional. I have tons of experience in this field from my

history of working with senior citizens. I have lived in Montrose for

10 years; I am married to a wonderful man with 3 awesome children. I

have 3 exciting grand kids! I enjoy the outdoors (camping, hiking,

biking, and fishing), riding my motorcycle, and spending time with my

family. I am a 2010 graduate of Colorado Mesa University with a busi-

ness management certificate. I have a large range of work history in

the community spanning from Security, Admin. Assistant, reception-

ist. I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life beginning with sharing

my experience with the kids at MHS.


New Staff Welcome

I grew up in San Diego, California and the upper pen-

insula of Michigan. After graduating from Humboldt

State University in northern California with my

bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, I worked as an

ornithologist for various organizations. This led me to

Colorado in 2000. I worked for a research and out-

reach organization as a biologist and outdoor educa-

tor. This job inspired me to become a science teacher,

where I could apply the knowledge and enthusiasm I

gained from the outdoors into the science classroom. I

began teaching in 2005, and for the last eight years I

taught science at Columbine Middle School. My hus-

band and I have two wonderful little girls aged 4

years and 6 years old. I am excited to be at Montrose

High School.

Michelle Girior

Science

Tammy Couturier

Math

Hello! My name is Tammy Couturier. I am teaching Math 1 in Room

211. My husband and I moved to Ridgway from Phoenix, Arizona in

January 2001 and then to Montrose in 2004. We have a son, Vance,

who is 10 and in the 5th grade. I am looking forward to working with

everyone this school year in helping our children succeed!


New Staff Welcome

As a new member of both the community and the school, I am

thrilled to become acquainted with the students, families and com-

munity members of Montrose. A little bit about my background: I

grew up in a tiny rural community on the Eastern plains of Colo-

rado – a cattle ranch near the small town of Rush. After graduat-

ing from a small public high school (there were 5 people in my

graduating class!), I went on to earn my Bachelor’s degree in Mu-

sic Education with an emphasis in Piano from John Brown Uni-

versity in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. I enjoyed living in Northwest

Arkansas but always hoped to return to Colorado after graduation.

A few random things I enjoy: coffee, hiking & camping, volley-

ball, basketball, any good action movie, meeting new people, des-

serts, and live music -- I am truly excited about jumping into this

new position here at Montrose High School!

Jenna Frank

Choir

Welcome to Montrose High School…...Below is information to help

you find your way around the front office and who can help you or

direct you to the right place.

Who to call: General Information 970-249-6636 General School Questions

Administration 970-249-6636 Mr. Barnhill, Principal, Extension 4310

Mr. Pavlich, Assistant Principal-Extension 4313

Students with Last Names L-Z

Ms. Voehringer, Assistant Principal-Extension 4311

Students with Last Names A-K

Mr. Wright, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Extension 4312

Attendance 970-240-6421 Becky Moreno, Extension 4303

Eddie Witherspoon, Extension 4304

Activities 970-240-6413 Beth David, Extension 4301

Counseling 970-249-2429 Janey Phillips Extension 4400

Jeanette Williams, Extension 4401

Attendance Advocate 970-240-6421 Ele Wilson, Extension 4409


Beginning of the Year Reminders

* Library Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

* Students may check out up to 5 books at a time.

* Books check out for 3 weeks. If they are not returned or renewed on time, fines are .10 per school day.

Students are in good standing until they owe fines of $5 or more. Fines more than $5 need to paid before

regular checkout resumes.

Graphic Novels!

Over the summer the Graphic Novels were relocated and got their own home/bookshelf. Now they are a lot

easier to see, access, and browse. If you are a graphic novel lover, we are adding new titles every month.

Stop by and CHECK THEM OUT!

LitChicks

Once a month I host a girls’ book club meeting

and theme lunch. Our first book this year will be

Katie Alender’s Famous Last Words. Listen for

announcements and join us for our first meeting

in August. If you are interested in joining Li-

tChicks, see Ms. Lori Roberts in the library.


Athletics and Activities

Fall activities is fast approaching. It is hard to believe that it is that time already. Please come and support

Indian athletics by attending the first home game of the season for each sport! Please see the list below.

Also, homecoming this year is the week of October 5th. The Parade is on Wed. Oct. 7th at 4 pm with Pow-

der Puff Volleyball the same night at 7 pm in the Lloyd Mc Millan gym. Power Puff Football is the next day,

Thursday Oct. 8th at 7 pm on the MHS football field. There are also a host of home sporting events that

week as well. Homecoming activities conclude with the Dance on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 7 pm – 11 pm.

Please put these dates on your calendar as well. Thanks for all of your support, we are looking forward to

seeing you at the next home event!

First Fall Home Events:

Golf: Aug. 27th at Cobble Creek, 9am

Boys Soccer: Aug. 28th @ MHS soccer field, 5 pm

Volleyball: Aug. 29th @ Lloyd McMillan Gym, 11 am

Football: Sept. 4th @ MHS football field, 7 pm

Softball: Sept. 24th @ MHS softball field, 5 pm

Band and Cheerleading: Sept. 4th @ MHS football field 1/2 time of football game

Football Tailgate: Sept. 4th @ MHS football parking lot hosted by Band parents

X-Country: Oct. 17th home meet @ Columbine Middle school, 9 am

GO INDIANS!


Montrose High School counselors are looking

forward to a full year filled with Post Secon-

dary Workforce Readiness workshops and courses by providing PWR 9,

PWR 10 and PWR 11 lessons woven throughout the 2015-2016 year. Sen-

iors will begin senior conferences at the end of August.

September News…..

On Wednesday, September

16th Colorado Council Day/

Night College Fair will be

held at MHS. This will begin at 6:30 -8:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. There will be two Concurrent En-

rollment information meetings before and after the fair held in the Library. One begins at 5:30 p.m.

and the other at 8:00 p.m.

Students that are taking Trigonometry and AP US History and plan to earn college credit will need to

enroll with CU Denver in order to receive credit. We will provide computer lab time after school to

complete this process. Times and dates will be announced.

The district paperwork required for MCSD to pay for concurrent enrollment credit for spring 2016 is

due in the counseling office no later than October 15, 2015. Your student will be notified if they need

to complete this paperwork. Paperwork will NOT be accepted after October 15, 2015.

September 9th, Wednesday:

12th grade counselors will be meeting with all seniors on Wednesday, during Lead Time.

September 10th, Thursday:

12th grade counselors are planning a college planning/Naviance instructional night for parents

from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the library at MHS.

Guidance Office

2015/2016 MHS Counselor Breakdown Grade 10-12 Grades 9-11

Kathleen Pirani: A-F Beth Meek: A-F

P aula George:G-N Tony Cimaglio: G-N

Krista Montgomery: O-Z Mary Boyers: O-Z

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