THE GRANDVIEW GAZETTE

February 2017 Issue 6

A message from our Principal... In this issue:

Principal’s Message

NO SCHOOL— 2/20 & 2/21

Deans’ Post p. # 2

Attendance Line Number

Handicap Parking

CCSD Community Wellness

Committee

Cherry Creek Schools

Foundation

Wolf Athletics

Activities at a Glance

Performing Arts

Meet Joseph-Make-A-Wish

2017 CCSD Honor Orchestra

2017 Scholastic Art Awards

2017 ProStart Invitational

Competition

Colorado Music Educator

Association’s Conference CMEA

Spring Test Schedule

AP Registration

GAIT/PASS Meeting in MOCR

on February 7th at 6pm

Parent Network Information

Departments of the Month

Senior Events Calendar

Mandatory Student/Parent

Graduation Meeting Notice

Women’s Self-Defense Class

Black History Month

The Deans’ Corner

Please excuse absences within 48

hours of an absence and utilize the

new attendance line numbers.

Excused absence means the student

should be out of the

building and off campus. Thank you for

your support. Grandview High School

is a closed campus during the school

day for all 9th and 10th graders, which

means freshmen and sophomores

may not leave campus during the

school day without proper parent/

guardian notification. As an exception,

those sophomores with a valid driver’s

license and GHS Parking Permit

(which means they are in good

standing with their academics,

behavior, and attendance) may come

and go during the school day as their

schedule allows.

Please see The Deans’ Post

On Page # 2

School Psych News Information and resources for

parents about children’s mental health needs.

Esther Song, Psy.D. Ruth Watkins, Psy.D.

The conclusion of January means we are fully into second semester and are getting ready for a busy spring ahead! February looks to be filled with many fun activities starting with Wish Week, which takes place the 13

th through the 18

th. There is

information on our Wish Child Joseph on the Grandview home page as well as a link to donate.

Our students are hoping to raise $15,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation! http://site.wish.org/goto/

Grandview2017 –Donation Page https://youtu.be/kFsJOt-ZV78 - Joseph’s Promo

February also marks the end of the winter sports season and the start of the spring sports season. Our athletes are experiencing great success. While both basketball programs and girls’ swimming are still competing in their regular season, our wrestlers are Centennial League champs for the third year in a row. They will compete in post-season competition this month. Our Poms and Cheers will be competing in Nationals in Florida, and we are excited to see how they perform on the national stage. And, our spring athletes are hoping for a mellow weather so they can get outside as soon as possible to train hard for their upcoming season. In Performing Arts, our students made a strong, proud showing at the Colorado Music Educator Association’s Conference last week. Our Jazz Ensemble 1, Women’s Choir, and Supermen’s Choir impressed not only their current fans, but they made some new fans in the meantime. Their reputation clearly preceded them as they drew large crowds for every performance, and we heard over and over again how talented our students and teachers are. They are incredibly deserving of this honor. Additionally, our visual arts students had a strong showing at the Scholastic Art Awards with eleven winners, and our Cyber Patriot Team is competing hard to try to make it to Nationals. This February marks the start of spring standardized testing. Juniors will be taking the ACT test at the end of the month (Feb. 28

th). All families will soon receive

a letter about the schedule on that day, as it will be a half-day schedule for all students after the exam. The testing schedules for all state-mandated tests should be posted on our website soon. As always, we look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate the academic growth of each of our students. Our counselors are currently working with ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students to pre-register for the 2017-2018 school year. Please take time to talk with your students about what courses they are planning on taking next year and how these work with their ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan) in Naviance. It is important that students take time to plan these requests because the requests help us plan our master schedule for next school year. Parents, you can get more information about this process by looking at the Grandview home page or by contacting your student’s counselor. We are excited to help and welcome our incoming ninth-grade students (the class of 2021!) transition to Grandview High School over the coming months. Thank you for being part of the Grandview High School community. Stay warm; Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter! Go Wolves! Lisa Sprague Principal

Just a friendly reminder that there is no parking in

the handicap spaces. This

also applies to sitting in

your car while it is idling.

We understand that

although this is more

convenient it does cause a

burden to those who rely on

the handicap parking. Thank you for your

cooperation with this matter.

Grandview High School has assigned the following phone numbers for the Attendance Line:

A-L 720-886-6801

M-Z 720-886-6802

Invitation to apply to serve on the CCSD Community Wellness Committee

The goals of the Cherry Creek Schools Comprehensive Wellness Strategy are to reduce barriers to learning and develop skills that support lifelong healthy living. Our framework is the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model which emphasizes the importance of community and parent partnership. As such, we are currently seeking parents interested in providing input into the district’s comprehensive wellness efforts by serving as a member of the CCSD Community Wellness Committee (CWC).

To learn more about committee participation and access a membership application, please use the following link: www.goo.gl/piZerx. We value your ideas, feedback and interest in supporting the health and wellness of all the students, staff and families in the Cherry Creek community. Thank you in advance for your contributions and service.

Maybe you remember the first time you heard about an educator initiated grant? “EIGs” provide opportunities for teachers and classrooms to take ideas to reality. The impact and innovation through Cherry Creek Schools Foundation funding is made possible by contributions big and small…It All Adds Up. This year another 91 EIGs were funded thanks to our donors. Ideas in science, technology, engineering, arts and math have

blossomed because of the commitment of schools, teachers and students to put donated funds to good use. This year, in lieu of other gifts (or in addition), donate in honor of a teacher. It is a gift that gives twice: 1. Honor the teacher (you enter the name with the donation, and we the foundation notifies them). 2. The funds enhance classroom experiences and 21st century skills can flourish. Visit www.ccsdfoundation.org, click the donate icon on the top of the screen, enter donation details including those you wish to honor. Once your gift is complete, feel the joy of giving with the knowledge that you are done shopping for teacher gifts AND you gave with impact. Happy holidays from Cherry Creek Schools Foundation. If you have questions, please call 720.554.4429 or email jhenden@cherrycreekschools.org.

GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL WOLF ATHLETICS: COME SEE YOUR OUTSTANDING TOP OF THE LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM!!! This team is a treat to watch. GOOOO WOOOOLVES! @ Cherokee Trail 2/4 1:00 @ Horizon 2/7 6:30 @ Eaglecrest 2/8, 5:30 Home vs. Overland 2/11, 5:30 Home vs. Cherry Creek 2/15, 5:30 Home vs. Mullen 2/17, 7:00

This winter has seen a tremendous celebration of Wolf individuals and teams. Two Wolf athletes were recognized as Centennial League Athlete of the Month. Michaela Onyenwere and Fabian Santillan were honored by the League for their tremendous performance in basketball and wrestling respectively. Fabian won the tournament of Champions in Reno Nevada gaining all American Status. Michaela has led her team all year and just passed the 2,000 point mark leaving her in an elite group of very few Colorado.

We celebrated with 13 student athletes on National Signing day.

Baseball: Tyson Hays - Illinois State University Basketball: Michaela Onyenwere - UCLA Cross Country: Bryanna Oakley - University of California, Berkeley Football: Hayden Blubaugh - University of North Dakota Gunnar Lamphere - CSU Pueblo Carson Mandrell - Western State Robert Moss - University of Northern Colorado Boys Soccer: Matt Smith - Missouri Baptist University Girls Soccer: Jessica Hixson - University of Utah Taylor Parker - University of Denver Softball: Terran Caldwell - Fort Hays State University Volleyball: Raychel Reed - Hutchinson Community College Marnia Schlaepfer - Caldwell University This brings our yearly total to 16, with more anticipated. GATORADE NATIONAL RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Our own Brie Oakley was named the GNROY at the end of January putting her in an extreme elite group of student athletes. Brie’s national record time in cross-country, her countless hours of public service, and her 4.6 GPA helped secure this award for her. The Gatorade crew sent out a large media team and produced a tribute to her which included a training run with professional Molly Huttle. Congrats to Brie, Coach Robbins and the Wolf Cross Country team. Check this Gatorade video of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABy3oXiOmc&feature=youtu.be

Girls Swimming (Karen Ammons, starskaren@aol.com) The swimmers continue to thrive as the season rolls on. Sr. Taylor Dirks (1:03.36 back; 1:58.65 200 free), Jr. Simone Cade (0:54.16 100 free; 1:11.19 100 breast), So. Lyssa Wood (2:11.44 indiv med; 5:14.54 500 free) and So. Molly Nanke (0:25.16 50 free; 1:00.13 100 fly) the wolves have shown they can swim with the best. Boys Basketball (Head Coach Mike Rogers, mrogers21@cherrycreekschools.org) The boys are now sitting on top of the Centennial League and ranked 3rd in the state. The wolves are sharing the wealth led by Lechaun Duhart and Gage Prim (over 300 points each) the wolves still have four players over 100 points at this point. The boys will finish the season at Cherokee Trail 2/4, @ Eaglecrest 2/8, home vs Overland 2/11, home vs Cherry Creek 2/15, and @ Mullen 2/17. Girls Basketball (Head Coach Josh Ulitzky, julitzky@cherrycreekschools.org) What a great year for the Lady Wolves who are 16-1 after 17 games including a last second win over the number 2 team in the country in Arizona in December. They are currently ranked 1st in the League, 1st in the state and 6th in the country. Led by Sr. Michaela Onyenwere, 2000 career points and a 52% field goal average, the Wolves are a force to be reckoned. Leading rebounders Onyenwere, Leilah Vigil, and sophomore Alisha Davis join assist leaders Jr. Jaiden Galloway and Sr. Kennede Brown to make this team a must see. The girls will finish the season at Cherokee Trail 2/4, @ Horizon 2/7, @ Eaglecrest 2/8, home vs Overland 2/11, home vs Cherry Creek 2/15, and home vs. Mullen 2/17.

Wrestling (Head Coach Ryan Budd, rbudd@cherrycreekschools.org) The Wolf Grapplers had a fantastic showing finishing 8th of 110 teams at the Tournament of Champions in Reno, NV in December with placers So. Fabian Santillan (1st 120 lbs.), Sr. Armando Santillan, (4th, 132 lbs.), Sr. Tyler Ross (8stth, 182 lbs.) and Sr. Gabriel Baumgartner (8th, Heavyweight). With his victory Fabian gained All American Status. The team is 16-0 in dual meets, and 1st at the Fort Lupton and Colfax Smackdown tournaments. The Wolf JV won the Mullen varsity tournament last week. Come see these wolves work their magic!

Activities at a Glance: It is truly an exciting time in the World of Activities. Below, you will also see our new adopted Make-A-Wish child, Joseph, for 2017. Please take a few minutes out of your day and check out our Promo video and donation page. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘ What are you doing for others?’” Just $5 can make all the difference in the life of this one child. Thank you for your time and attention to the GHS Activities world. Have a wonderful 2017!

http://site.wish.org/goto/Grandview2017 –Donation Page https://youtu.be/kFsJOt-ZV78 - Joseph’s Promo

UPCOMING PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS FEBRUARY 2-4 Colorado All-State Conference Denver Convention Center 4 District Honor Band Festival Smoky Hill High School– All day 9-11 Freshman & Sophomore Play, “Peter & Wendy” 7:00pm GHS Theatre 9-11 Colorado All State Orchestra Event at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins 22 Concert Band Concert 7:00pm 28 Band Festival 7:00pm MARCH 1 Band Concert 7:00pm 8 Orchestra Concert 7:00pm 10 Bravo Entertainers 7:00pm 14 Choir Concert 7:00pm 15 Pre-Tour Concert 7:00pm 17 Swing Dance Night 6:00pm 23-April 1 Performing Arts European Tour

Joseph is a 6 year old boy from our very own back yard of Aurora, Colorado, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Grandview has ¨adopted¨ Joseph as its Wish Child 2017, to make his dream of seeing the Fireworks at Walt Disney World with his family a reality. As a school, it is our goal to raise $15,000 for Joseph and his family.

Throughout the week of February 13-17, we will be hosting many events, much like home-coming week, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish, toward Joseph’s wish. We know we cannot do this on our own! We would greatly appreciate your support for and attendance at these events. If Grandview’s student body and staff come together to support these special events, we can truly make a little boy’s wish come true.

This week, although it is a lot like homecoming, is something so much larger than ourselves. It would be amazing to see Grandview’s student body and staff come together, not to cheer on the football team, not to listen to the beautiful voices in the choir, but to help a little boy attain his wish of going to Disney World.

As one of the top schools in the district academically, it is safe to say the Wolves of Grandview are very blessed. Now, it is our turn to help, Joseph, who is not as blessed, experience his one wish.

I have attached a 2 minute promo to this donation page. Please view it and catch up on all our previous Wish Kids and learn a little bit more about Joseph. Thank you all for your cooperation, participation and understanding. We are all looking forward to our Wish Week, and to helping make Joseph’s wish come true. https://youtu.be/kFsJOt-ZV78

Best Regard, Student Leadership http://site.wish.org/goto/Grandview2017

Peter & Wendy

WISH WEEK EVENTS & SPIRIT DAYS

FEBRUARY 13TH-17TH

SATURDAY FEB. 11TH-WISH WEEK

WALLS & LIP DUB

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MONDAY, FEB. 13TH-JOSEPH’S WISH DAY-

YOUR WISH SHIRT OR GHS BLUE

WISH WEEK KICK-0FF ASSEMBLY

(JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY ARE COMING)

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL VS. CT @ 7 PM

MAIN GYM

TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH– ZACH AND CODY TWIN DAY

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT @ 6:30 PM

Main Gym

WEDNESDAY FEB. 15TH-SLEEPY’S PJ DAY

PACK THE DEN EVENT-MAIN GYM

UNIFIED BASKETBALL @ 4:00 PM

GIRLS’ VARSITY VS. CHERRY CREEK @ 5:30

PM

BOYS’ VARSITY VS. CHERRY CREEK @ 7 PM

THURSDAY, FEB. 16TH-TACKY DISNEY TOURIST DAY

GRANDVIEW’S GOT TALENT, TALENT

SHOW @ 7 PM, THEATER

FRIDAY, FEB. 17TH-LIKE IT’S THE 1ST DAY OF PRE-

SCHOOL DAY

PACK THE DEN EVENT-MAIN GYM

UNIFIED BASKETBALL @ 4:00 PM

GIRLS’ VARSITY VS. MULLEN @ 7 PM

Congratulations to the following students who performed in the

2017 Cherry Creek School District Honor Orchestra Melissa Bui, violin; Erin Ellington, violin; Alyssa Kong, violin; Jordan Park, violin; Jamie So, viola; Reilly Rapoport, viola; Kami Williams, viola; Zoe Fiedler, cello; Rylan Terry, cello; Scott Waldman, cello; Jadon Cowell, bass; Payce Lyons, bass; and Derrick Nwagwu, bass These students performed a delightful concert on stage at Cherokee Trail High School with 70 other musicians from across the district, under the direction of conductor James Przygocki, Professor of Music from the University of Wyoming. The orchestra performed great works by Corelli, Lauridson, and a new work composer by Gwyneth Walker. Bravo to all these fine musicians! Go Wolves!

2017 Scholastic Art Awards of Colorado Winners Students across Colorado submitted over 5,600+ original works during our 2016-2017 program year. Grandview winners include: Joan Herting for Gold Key Art Portfolio and Gold Key Film and Animation; Cory Howard for Gold Key Film & Animation; Cade Kraske for Honorable Mention Ceramics; Cielo Martos for Honorable Mention Ceramics; and Alexis Smith for Silver Key Ceramics Work is exhibited February 17th through March 24th at various locations: The History Colorado Center, The Denver Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art and SIE Film Center. For more

information, please visit: http://www.coloradoartawards.org/winner

ProStart Culinary Team is ready to rock for the 2017 ProStart Invitational Competition on Friday March 3rd at Johnson & Wales University! Their mentors from Yaya’s Bistro have been working tirelessly to help the team succeed in their 3-course meal execution! Students include: Kyle Tatlock, Trevor Wurtsmith, Kristina Armijo, Nicole Palacios, and Jacorri Daughtry.

FCCLA is ready for Winter Conference on Thursday Feb. 9th to prepare for the state

competition on April 14th!

ProStart had a blast catering 8th grade night! Hopefully the kids will see what great opportunities Grandview has to offer!

ProStart Management Team is ready to “Wok ‘n Roll” for the 2017 ProStart Invitational Competition on Friday March 3rd at Johnson & Wales University! Their Asian fusion restaurant concept has them excited to pitch their concept “Shark Tank style” to a board of judges who will critique their overall concept, floorplan, menu, and marketing tactics. The team researched menu items and worked with the ProStart class to create the dishes and photograph them in class on February 2nd. The team is also working alongside Alan Rydlund’s Architecture class to create a professional floorplan design for their restaurant. Students include: Alyssa Roberts, Ashley Moreland, Tala Adi, Zach Tran, and Makayla Brunell. Their mentors include Tim Lynott and Joe Morley with Brinker International (Chili’s Restaurant).

Congratulations to our Performing Arts department. Our students made a strong, proud

showing at the Colorado Music Educator Association’s Conference last week. Our Jazz

Ensemble 1, Women’s Choir, and Supermen’s Choir impressed not only their current

fans, but they made some new fans in the meantime. Their reputation clearly preceded

them as they drew large crowds for every performance. GHS is truly proud of their

accomplishments!

Jazz Ensemble I Women’s Choir Supermen’s Choir

GAIT - PASS: Grandview Accountability Improvement Team Partnership for Academically Successful Students

GAIT-PASS would like to welcome you to the 2016-17 school year. We enjoyed

connecting with many of you during the check-in process, and we have received interest from other outreach efforts as well. As a reminder, here are a few points explaining the purpose of

GAIT-PASS:

GAIT-PASS is a committee of parents and staff that combines the functions of a school accountability committee with the functions of an equity-focused PASS group.

Together, we discuss academic and social aspects of Grandview High School with the goal of

making sure every student has the opportunities and support they need to be successful.

We additionally strive to engage in meaningful and effective partnerships with our African American and Latino families to promote the academic success of students of color.

Through participation in GAIT-PASS, you have an opportunity to connect with Grandview staff and administration to discuss current school policies, practices, and climate, while learning to navigate all that is Grandview High School. We are looking forward to a great year! Francile Beights, GAIT Chair Chip Boykin, PASS Chair Trevor Watrous, Assistant Principal/Administrative Liaison for GAIT - PASS Meeting Dates for 2016 – 2017, 6:00-8:00 p.m. February 7, March 14, April 4, May 9

PIN Presentations 2016-2017 The First Tuesday of each month, 9:15am-11:15am

February 7th

Mind Games! Understanding the Adolescent Brain Dr. Jim Langley, Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley & Assoc.

March 7th

The Making of Boys to Men Nick Jackson, The Boys School

April 4th

Visual Processing Beyond 20/20 Improving Academics, Sports & Confidence Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Hellerstein & Brenner

May 2nd

Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge Dr. Leonard Sax, NYT bestselling author

*February-April presentations held at Student Achievement Resource Center (SARC),

14188 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial, CO 80112 The May PIN Annual Brunch is held offsite.

Visit www.PINccsd.org for Podcasts and Meeting Highlights.

Dear Senior Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Congratulations to you and your son or daughter on reaching this important milestone! Graduation for the Class of 2017, will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. in the Magness Arena at the University of Denver Ritchie Center. As with all important family and community celebrations, there are many details that contribute to a successful and enjoyable day.

Two parent information meetings have been scheduled to provide you with the Grandview Commencement Ceremony information. You and your graduate must attend one of these mandatory meetings in order to participate in our commencement ceremony and receive your graduation tickets. During these meetings, Dr. Lisa Sprague, your student’s counselor and I will provide you with all the important graduation information you will need. Tuesday, April 11 will be the meeting date for seniors whose last names begin with A-K. Wednesday, April 12 will be the meeting date for seniors whose last names begin with L-Z. These short meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Grandview Auditorium. Immediately following each meeting, graduation tickets will be distributed.

If your graduate does not plan to walk in the Commencement Ceremony at Magness Arena on May 26, you must still sign the graduation contract informing us of your intentions. Contracts will be available at the mandatory meeting. Students who choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony may pick up their diplomas in the Activities Office during the week following commencement.

If you will be needing a sign language interpreter for these evenings, please feel free to contact Diane Koerner at 720-886-6527.

For planning purposes, we have included the Senior Events Calendar on the reverse side. Please refer to that calendar for important upcoming events.

Sincerely,

Alison Beaird,

Activities Director/Graduation Coordinator

MANDATORY STUDENT/PARENT GRADUATION

MEETING NOTICE

GRANDVIEW PTCO SPONOSORED EVENT FOR ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR WOMEN

WOMEN’S SAFETY AND SELF DEFENSE PROGRAM

SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD

1-5 PM

ZENITH AUTHENTIC BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

18366 LINCOLN AVE. UNIT 108, PARKER, CO

PERMISSION SLIPS ARE IN ACTIVITIES OFFICE