Looks like we’ve got a scary week here at Animas High School! Please familiarize yourself with these monstrous updates:College Night
2011 Snowdown Parade
Got Donuts? Fundraiser
Exhibition events
2011 PAC Surveys
17th Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference
SACPIE Vacancies
2011 Charter Schools Week
College Night
Thursday evening, February 3rd from 5 to 6:30 PM, Animas High School will be hosting a College Night for parents and families of the Class of 2013. Please join us to hear how Animas High will be supporting and guiding our students through the college admissions process. It’s an exciting time for 10th graders as we prepare our college files, practice application and interview skills and get ready for college tours this May. Come hear how you can support AHS in preparing all our students for post secondary success!
Questions about this event can be forwarded to the College Counseling Dept. via email at college@animashighschool.com
2011 Snowdown Parade
Tuesday, February 1st, any students interested in helping with the float or participating in the Snowdown parade can meet Tamsin in the lodge after school. We will be finalizing the float for the parade on Friday, February 4th. Look for another email blast from PAC regarding the parade on Thurs. of this week.
Also, parents can donate bags of candy to be passed out at the parade.
They can be dropped off with Maureen in the AHS Main Office.
If you have any questions, please call Tamsin Rohrich, AHS Snowdown Parade Coordinator (970)507-0116 or e-mail her at mattam@centurytel.net
Got Donuts? Fundraiser
We are currently sponsoring a mini-fundraiser, selling doughnuts in conjunction with Skills for Living and Learning. Here's how to participate:
1. Buy 1 dozen glazed doughnuts for $11 or 1 dozen chocolate iced
doughnuts for $12. There is an order form at AHS Main Office.
Make checks payable to: SKILLS FOR LIVING AND LEARNING.
2. Pick-up doughnuts on Saturday, February 5 at the Fun Center:
29603 Hwy 160 from 11:00-3:00 or Skills for Living and Learning in Bayfield from 12:00-3:00.
OR.....
Call 387-8250 to place an order, pick up and pay on February 5th.
Deadline for orders is TUESDAY February 1st.
Exhibition events
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, Mr. fisher’s 9th grade students will be participating in a Model UN simulation. This annual project has quickly become a “student favorite” and we look forward to hearing what plans this year’s Security Council has in store for the delegates! Stay tuned for more details in future weekly updates.
Also on the 24th, Mrs. McCallum’s 9th grade students will be holding two live performances here on campus at 4 and 6 PM sharp! Join our students as they recreate, through the art of puppetry, Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream. We are excited to see our student’s perform their 21st century variation of this classic piece of theater and literature.
2011 PAC Surveys
We count on your feedback to make our school stronger every day! Please Don't complete your parent survey today!
Currently, we have a 55% response rate and we NEED and EXPECT 100% participation. A high response rate demonstrates your parental commitment to AHS, which will in turn help with funding for and evaluation of our school.
Deadline for survey completion is Friday, February 4th.
Complete the survey online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3WSFFHT
or pick up a written survey at the AHS Main Office.
17th Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference
Free Half Day for Parents
at the Colorado Charter Schools Conference
The Colorado League of Charter Schools is excited to offer parents a FREE, half-day admission to the 17th Annual Colorado Charter School Conference (a $100 value)! Meals not included.
Friday, February 18, 2011
9:00am-12:15pm
Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield
500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021(map)
More Info: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pb4fy6bab&et=1104359317800&s=6671&e=0015dfyjjLfKGFCPv8nZPDtmyC8mSbPPL97oz_eg4cBHWAZvEcxtTq_vlsAhhZ27jF_np56ZGd8Sna0NzEvoHLUNpt3GEI181nQmkj8v6j3hoqMvXVOsbfx9H9fjhWvJPljabi9UsPXQrkKMPTUHIcukg==
Free Parent Registration is limited to the following break-out sessions.
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00AM Registration
9:00 - 10:30AM - Session I: Unique Charter School Parent Involvement Tools and Resources
Charter schools understand, appreciate, and need parent involvement in their schools. Is parent volunteerism stagnant or challenging in your school? Come and learn about new ways to motivate your fellow parents to be more involved, and discover new and creative ways to serve your school community.
Confirmed Panelists: Lindsay Neil, Stand for Children ColoradoKarin Piper, Charter school mom and author of Charter Schools: The Ultimate Handbook for Parents
Renee Anderson, Charter school mom, SkyView Academy, Highlands Ranch
Sandy Hay, Charter school mom, Peak to Peak Charter School, Lafayette, and Parent Engagement Network organizer
10:45 - 12:15PM- Session II: Parent Grassroots Advocacy at the State and Local Level
Charter schools continually face political and financial challenges at both the state and local level. The degree of parents' grassroots involvement can make a significant impact in the outcome of policy, legislation, and elections. Participants will hear from elected officials about the power of grassroots advocacy in effecting positive results for charter schools and parental choice in education.
Confirmed Speakers: Vincent Badolato, Colorado League of Charter Schools Terrance Carroll, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives
Dr. Debora Scheffel, Colorado State Board of EducationMary Seawell, Denver Public Schools Board of Education
Meghann Silverthorn, Douglas County School District Board of Education
Networking Luncheon (cost of lunch $35, please register and pay for lunch when registering for the free parent workshops)
Parents are invited to stay for lunch to hear from keynote speaker, Peter Groff, CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, while networking with hundreds of charter school parents, leaders, and other supporters. Cost for lunch is $35.
Visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pb4fy6bab&et=1104359317800&s=6671&e=0015dfyjjLfKGHdq9jB3ztbjD2_3ShYNrFd3UACi85RjlHwa2RiLiUyCUm-BBBm0Ll7IasCoa3n_TEtN-_tMLj4eMdeB6YwUydUULqjyvLQuRqAK_pfKNGqt5XfUvZyqYZrx1R2bP6Vwt2WTy3CSHsp4UWzTvtwNL1qCOsNkAeH7LvBu51NJbM9Qg== for more information about the Colorado Charter Schools Conference or email mailto:conference@coloradoleague.org.
SACPIE Vacancies
The State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE) invites applications from candidates to fill a 3-year membership term. As required by State law, a representative of an organization that represents parents and students who advocate in the areas of equality and justice in education, racial justice for youth, and immigrant rights must fill this position.
In accordance with SB09-090, 22-7-301 C.R.S., the Council has been charged with the task of informing public education entities concerning best practices and strategies, aligned with national standards for family-school partnerships, for increasing parent involvement in public education and promoting family and school partnerships in order to help improve the quality of public education and raise the level of students’ academic achievement throughout the state.
The membership appointment will be for a 3-year term. Please be aware that there are no funds to reimburse costs of travel to participate on the Council. Furthermore, members are expected to be active participants in the Council and attend at least 75% of monthly meetings in the metro Denver area, or by audio conference call-in. Meetings are currently held on the third Tuesday of the month from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Individuals interested in serving on the SACPIE council are requested to furnish the following required application information: ·Name and contact information, including mailing address and email address·Preferred title (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr., etc.)·Entity you represent, if any·Gender·Ethnicity·Congressional District of residence, if known·Statement of Interest·Information on background (i.e., curriculum vitae and/or resume, that provides enough information for the State Board of Education to make a decision on qualifications).
Please email applications to: Ashante Butcher at ashante.butcher@state.co.us and note in the subject line: “SACPIE Application”.
To apply by U.S. mail, send to: Ashante ButcherColorado Department of Human Services1575 Sherman Street, 1st FloorDenver, Colorado 80203
All applications and supporting material must be received at the email or U.S. mail address above no later than 5:00 p.m. March 4, 2011. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Ashante Butcher at 303.866.5950 or Sandra Searls at 303.652.2559.
SACPIE will review application materials and recommend candidates for the vacant position to the State Board of Education for approval. This appointee will be joining others from the public school community including: parents, parent information and resource centers, non-profit organizations, statewide parent organizations, school executives, local boards of education, and other designated representatives.
2011 Charter Schools Week
"Charter Schools Rock!"
2011 Charter Schools Week and Rally, April 25-28
Charter Schools Week is a great educational opportunity, not only for students, but for parents, teachers, administrators and Colorado legislators as well. This is also a great chance for the charter school community to come together to voice
support for equitable funding and treatment for Colorado charter school students and to educate elected officials about why "Charter Schools Rock!"
Tour the State Capitol.
Witness proceedings on the House and Senate Floors.
Meet with Elected Officials.
Participate in Forum Discussions about the Legislative Process.
Visit nearby sites such as the Denver Art Museum, Denver Mint, Civic Center Park and more.
Don't Miss the Colorado Charter Schools Rally on April 28 from 11:30am-1:00pm. Featuring guest speakers, musical performances, motivating speeches and more!
Seeking School Performances at the Rally!
The Colorado League of Charter Schools is seeking school performances for this year's Charter Schools Rally, ranging from choirs, bands, dance teams, and more.
If you think your school has what it takes to perform in front of hundreds of charter school supporters, please click here to fill out a short application.
School performances will be selected by March 11. Schools must be willing to transport their student entertainers, as well as any instruments, props, etc. to the State Capitol on Thursday, April 28 and be ready to perform by 11am. Lunch will be provided. Travel subsidies are available.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Pearman at spearman@coloradoleague.org or 303-989-5356, ext. 114.
