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May 2009
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The Community Newsletter
Pursuing Truth, Wisdom, and Excellence through
Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Self-Control, and Courage
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Administrative Staff
John Kaufman
Executive Director
john.kaufman@adams12.org
Michael Barile
Operations Director
michael.barile@adams12.org
Dr. Mark Langston
High School Director
mark.a.langston@adams12.org
Jennifer Wilson
Junior High Director
jennifer.l.wilson@adams12.org
Mitzy Lurvey
Elementary Director
mitzy.lurvey@adams12.org
David Zukin
Activities/Athletic Director
david.h.zukin@adams12.org
Rhonda Appleton-Webb
Dean of Students
rhonda.d.appletonwebb@adams12.org
May 1
Air Band
7:00 PM
(Small Gym)
May 4-8
Staff Appreciation Week
May 4
Board Meeting
6:00 PM
(Multi-Purpose Room)
May 5
Meet the Board
6:30 PM
(Library)
May 11
Wildcat Athletic Booster Club
7:00 PM
(Multi-Purpose Room)
May 14
Secondary Band Concert
7:00 PM
(South Gym)
May 15
Dodge Ball
3:30 PM
(South Gym)
May 21
Elementary Band Concert
7:00 PM
(South Gym)
May 22
Senior’s Last Day of School
Senior Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM
(Small Gym)
Inside this Issue
Executive Director Letter.....................3
Elem. Director Letter...........................4
Secondary Director Letters..................4
Academic Awards.............................5-7
Health Clinic........................................8
Leaders Challenge Article....................8
Science Fair Winners...........................9
Pennies for Peace...............................10
Building a Library of Books..............10
Elementary Happenings.....................11
Back to School Info......................12-15
Volunteer Info....................................15
Yearbook Info....................................16
WABC Info........................................17
Springzetti Conclusions................18-19
Water World.......................................20
Lunch Menu.......................................21
May 25
NO School-Memorial Day
May 28
High School Awards Night (9-11 grades)
6:00 PM
(Small Gym) By invitation only.
May 29
Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter
Elementary Awards Ceremony
8:15 AM (K-3 grades)
(Small Gym)
10:30 AM (4-6 grades)
Kindergarten Continuation
4:00 PM
(Small Gym)
6th Grade Continuation
7:00 PM
(Small Gym)
May 30
High School Graduation
11:00 AM
(Victory Church)
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The Academy Mission Statement
Pursuing Truth, Wisdom, Excellence
The Academyʼs mission is to assist families in developing exemplary citizens by
equipping students with core foundational knowledge enabling them to be culturally
literate, prepared for college, and virtuous in character. We accomplish this through a
rigorous curriculum of traditional content taught in a safe environment.
Executive Director’s Role
Overall View Designed To Serve Entire Community
By John Kaufman, Executive Director
Occasionally, I am asked
about my role and responsibilities
here at The Academy. Usually I
think of the duties and tasks I perform. However, these change daily.
What remains constant is
the perspective I apply to my job
here at the school. With the variety
of things I do as your Executive
Director, I keep first things first as
described here.
Three things are necessary
to keep any organization healthy.
These apply to all schools including The Academy.
First, The Academy must
have a positive financial balance of
income less expenses. A positive
balance indicates a thriving, successful school. If we have a negative balance for very long, we have
to close the school.
In years like the present one
when funding has become such a
significant issue, this simple reality
becomes more important. All decisions that I make must ultimately
take this financial balance into account.
Second, we must have
employees that are of high quality and satisfied. Due to the perpetual competition charter schools
must meet from the surrounding
choices available to our families,
The Academy has to provide a high
quality education. This competition
comes from the surrounding public,
private and other charter schools.
The Academy’s employees
are the school’s greatest asset; most
significantly setting us apart from
this competition.
Satisfied employees will, in
general, remain with an organization or school. Employees that are
not satisfied will not. Satisfaction is
a personal choice, of course. Satisfaction depends upon individuals’
views of the school’s attributes in
areas such as salary, challenges,
interesting work, peers, leadership,
environment, and their students.
Third, The Academy has to
have you - our students and their
families. You are our customers;
the reason for our existence in the
first place. Overall, you need to be
satisfied with the educational product we offer, or you will go to one
of the numerous other choices that
I cite above.
Families and students have
to prefer our teachers, building,
location, curriculum, supervision,
overall program or even the ability
to provide input on changing any
of these factors. This is what keeps
families choosing The Academy,
and choosing to stay. Without your
faith and trust, there is no Academy.
Every decision that I make,
action I take, and word I speak here
at The Academy keeps these three
things in mind. It is the reality I
manage, daily, and it is a wonderful
challenge.
If you have any questions
about this, or anything else, I am
always available to chat: (303)
289-8088 x 110, or john.kaufman@
adams12.org .
CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2009
Graduation
Victory Church
Saturday, May 30th at 11:00 am
Senior Awards Night
Small gym
Friday, May 22 at 6:00 pm
Secondary Awards Night (9th-11th Grade)
By invitation Only
Small Gym
Thursday, May 28 at 6pm
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Notes from the Elementary Director
By Mitzy Lurvey
We have a lot going on here at
The Academy this month. Please make
note of the following:
•Staff Appreciation Week – May 4th – 8th
If you are so inclined, we would
appreciate your donations of breakfast or
snack items each day of Staff Appreciation
Week. The wonderful items you bring are
always much appreciated by the teachers and staff and are a terrific way to say
thank you for their loyal service and dedication. They will be shared with the entire
staff of The Academy. As always, you will
receive volunteer time for your purchases.
In addition, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is a very appropriate time
for you to write a thank you note to your
favorite teachers to tell them specifically
how they have made a meaningful impact
in your student’s growth.
•Teacher Requests – Observations from
May 1st – 15th
Request forms will be available
in the Reception Office on May 1. Please
complete your observations by May 15th
and return your request form to the Reception Office no later than May 22.
•End-of-the-Year Student-of-the-Month
Rewards
•Apex Recreation Center: May 12th, 9:30
am-1:30 pm
Those students receiving 29
punches on their card will be invited to
attend our swimming party.
•E.B. Raines Park - Picnic & Play: May
14th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Those students receiving 26
punches on their card will be invited to
attend our picnic lunch
•Ice Cream Social at The Academy: May
22nd , 1:30 -2:30 pm
Those students receiving 23
punches on their card will be invited to
attend an ice cream social
If your child is qualified to attend
either of the above field trips, a permission
slip will come home the middle of May
and an invitation for you to chaperone will
be forthcoming.
•Midterm: Midterm ended April 29th.
Midterm reports will go home on Monday,
May 4th
•4th Quarter ends May 29th
•Awards Assembly on May 29th - Special
awards only
8:30 am Grades K – 3
10:30 am Grades 4 – 6
•Field Day: May 29th, Schedule to follow
Report cards and academic
awards will be mailed home.
Please encourage your student(s)
to “finish strong.” Even though May is a
busy month, our academic standards remain high. Let’s have fun and work hard!
From the Desk of the Junior High Director
By Jennifer Wilson
It’s hard to believe that there
are only four weeks of school left in the
school year but those four weeks are going
to be very busy. The junior high baseball
and soccer teams are in full swing, finals
are coming up, 7th grade award, 8th grade
End-of-the-Year Banquet, the Bridging
Ceremony and the junior high field day are
all in the works. There are several chances
for parents to get volunteer time during
some of these events. Please contact me
to let me know that you are interested in
helping.
Dates for these upcoming events:
May 22 – Bridging Ceremony
May 22 – Field Day
May 27 – 8th Grade Banquet
May 28 – 7th Grade Awards
May 26-29 Finals Week
Please visit the junior high page
on The Academy Website for more information on junior high happenings. If you
have any questions or comments please
email me at Jennifer.L.Wilson@adams12.
org or call me at (303) 289-8088 ext. 105.
May 2009 News from the High School Director
By Dr. Mark Langston
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“There’s a light in the depths of your darkness.” -Dan Fogelberg
The year has flown by quickly.
Though this is the last note inside the
school year I will write – there is still so
much going on. Below is a list of key
dates and events – by no means is this an
exhaustive list – please surf to the school
webpage for the complete calendar.
Calendar Items:
May 6th Make up for the ACT
May 22nd Last Day for Seniors
Senior Awards Night
May 25th Memorial Day
May 28th 9th-11th Grade
Awards Night
May 29th Last Day of School
Graduation Rehearsal
May 30th Graduation Day
June 3rd Last Teacher Workday
Please take note of the final exam
schedule for the last week of school – it
is similar to the schedule we followed in
December – which spaces out the exams –
and builds in a time for makeups. Seniors
will take their finals the prior week in
regularly scheduled classes.
To the Seniors (Class of 2009)
who are moving on to another phase of
your life – thanks for your time and efforts
– and come visit us sometime. As you are
reflecting on your future – remember to
finish high school strong with As and Bs.
To the students in the lower grades, get all
of your grades up to As and Bs so that you
can keep working toward your goals – and
we’ll see you in August. To the parents,
this is an incredibly busy part of the school
year. Please stay engaged in your child’s
school progress and help keep attendance
up to help assure maximum achievement.
Thanks goes out to all the teachers who work with your children. It is a
privilege to work with them and to watch
them helping your children learn. My
heartfelt thanks to the teachers, especially
for spending all the extra hours providing
extra help to the students.
Key Dates for the Start of Next Year:
Aug. 4th & 5th -- Back to School Check-In
Aug. 10th – All staff report
Aug. 13th – Secondary Back to School
Night
August 19th - First Day of School
Elementary Third Quarter Academic Standings
KINDERGARTEN
Perfect Attendance
Ms. Hahs
Sasha Archuleta
Jack Blackstock
Michael McAndrew
Karliegh Wattier
Mrs. Abrahamson
Trent Finnegan
Alyssa Glimm
Mia Griego
Avery Lankford
Kael Mericle
Mrs. Gomez
Ethan Arroyo
Aden Holt
Trent Kitterman
Katie McCleskey
McKenzie Stricker
Connor Sutterfield
Nicholas Zimmerman
Academic Recognition
Ms. Hahs
Anjelina Lyons
Mrs. Abrahamson
Daniel Grachez
Amanda Tanner
Honor Roll
Ms. Hahs
Addison Cirbo
Lilyanna Daoud
Carly DiFraia
Alyssa Fujiwara
Myles Garcia
Kerra Hendrickson
Miranda Hermosillo
Michael McAndrew
Viviana Torres
Mrs. Abrahamson
Ryan Carlson
Lauren DiFraia
Christopher Doerr
Mia Griego
Tate Long
Kael Mericle
Jordan Peterson
Jonathan Sabin
Gracie Sommers
Donaven Stines
Jackson Stone
Faith Torres
Mrs. Gomez
Sean Baker
Ethan Davila
Jacob Deaser
Aden Holt
Ian Limowicz
Alexa Krueger
Connor Sutterfield
Nicholas Zimmerman
High Honor Roll
Ms. Hahs
Alex Alcaraz
Sasha Archuleta
Jack Blackstock
Janalynn Chittarath
Cara Comerford
Benjamin Fadden
Brandon Greenwall
Keelan Hanger
Elias Hashem
Caden Hill
Alexus Manning
Maia Rodriquez
Tanner Showers
Annalyse Silletto
Mara Stone
Karliegh Wattier
Mrs. Abrahamson
Trent Finnegan
Alyssa Glimm
Avery Lankford
Zoe LeBouef
Gretchen Marty
Hunter Regan
Juliette Sabre
Petra Wilson
Mrs. Gomez
Ethan Arroyo
Andrew Aubry
Brandon Bieske
Hadley Coughenour
Matthew Gabel
Jodin Hassell
Jordan Javalera
Trent Kitterman
Gianna Liuzzi
Katie McCleskey
Sarah Risma
Ashlee Ronquillo
Gavin Smith
McKenzie Stricker
Nicholas Swanson
Emily Weiland
Marissa Zamora
1ST GRADE
Perfect Attendance
Miss Barth
Kara Atchison
Jami LeBouef
Justin McGregor
Natalie Meenach
Lucas Stierle
Miss Hill
Delaney Adam
Warner Becher
Grace Hendrick
Ty Keller
Koutnei Mandelko
Precious Ornelas
Miss Napoli
Clayton Barrow
Sienna Dreher
Caitlyn Herrera
Emma Saurini
Noah Zylstra
Academic Recognition
Miss Barth
Alyssa Bugarin
Orson Lankford
Jose Lucero
Desiree Montano
Miss Hill
Delaney Adam
Jaelynn Carrion
Trent Crook
Grace Hendrick
Michael Maestas
Kourtnei Mandelko
Miss Napoli
Givanni Montalvo
Honor Roll
Miss Barth
Xaeley Aldrich
Madison Anderson
Celeste Archuleta
Kara Atchison
Taylor Beverlin
Mina Brockman
Isabel Castaneda
Jeremy Dussault
Matthew Ehmann
Jacqueline Franco
Jami LeBouef
Cole McAndrew
Justin McGregor
Cole McNeely
Geno Pedigo
Brianna Taylor
Miss Hill
Warner Becher
Anthony Javalera
Ty Keller
Michaela Martich
Christopher Miller
Luke Morelli
Precious Ornelas
Adaya Richmond
Hassan Shahzad
Emily Skinner
Aidan Trujillo
Miss Napoli
Clayton Barrow
Gillian Chamberlain
Gabriela Delgado
Kianna Duran
Quinton Gorsh
Caleb Hamrick
Gary Hernandez
Maria Rivera
Alexa Workman
High Honor Roll
Miss Barth
Cordelia Hanger
Aliyah Henriquez – Lopez
Natalie Meenach
Rachel Nguyen
Lucas Stierle
Abigail VanDyke
Miss Hill
Jade Arndt
Jordan Burnett
Kristina Heath
Jarad Kane
Luke Munson
Anna Oliver
Ryan Otten
Miss Napoli
Brandon Boston
Isabella Busnardo
Peyton Doyle
Sienna Dreher
Devin Fan
Jacob Gambell
Caitlyn Herrera
Corey Kennedy
Hailey Manglos
Peyton Maybon
Julia Miranda
Emma Saurini
Conan Schuringa
Victoria Shoykhet
Mason Solmos
Sidney Wilson
Noah Zylstra
2ND GRADE
Perfect Attendance
Mrs. Hoen
Samantha Duran
Evan Holt
Zachary Vigil
Catalina Zamora
Ms. Cathcart
Dominique Adam
Dane Olson
Emily McCleskey
Kirsten Boone
Miss Smith
Kailey Atchison
Leila Daoud
Conner Sides
Kelly Song
Albert Tamayo
Academic Recognition
Mrs. Hoen
Samantha Duran
Dately Hamby
Declan Hanger
Michaela Moxley
Zachary Owen
Miss Smith
Elise Ronquillo
Alasia Garcia
Honor Roll
Mrs. Hoen
Kylie Ard
Holden Becher
Titus Camero
Evan Holt
Danika Hooker
Catherine Litke
Gregory Manzanares
Trinity Ornelas
Savannah Padilla
Ms. Cathcart
Dominique Adam
Erika Cordova
David Deluci
Hunter Edelen
Carson Eitel
Kaylie Gabel
Amanda Garcia
Allyson Horvath
Emily McCleskey
Chris Moss
Ryan Paswaters
Mason Scoggin
Grant Smith
Miss Smith
Katelyn Adams
Julia Archuleta
Kailey Atchison
Robbie Bauderer
Amanda Bieske
Nicole Boyer
Kaylee Brinkman
Devon Brown
Cameren Castillo
Leila Daoud
Nathan Dooley
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Madison Glasmann
Ian Godwin
Juan Loera
Preston McMurtry
Jared Peterson
Emma Ritterholz
Conner Sides
Mickenzie Simon
Albert Tamayo
High Honor Roll
Mrs. Hoen
Kayleigh Comerford
Sabrina Hall
Alisa Heinrich
Jacob Konarski
Brandon Rivera
Ashley Sampson
Zavier Trujillo
Zachary Vigil
Aubrey Claire Wuthrich
Catalina Zamora
Ms. Cathcart
Caitlyn Bassett
Kirsten Boone
Isaiah Deaser
Braxton Elsen
Evan Griego
CJ Kennedy
Mikayla McMillin
Dane Olson
Samantha Otterson
Jack Powers
Abby Risma
Georgia Swanson
Emilee Younger
Miss Smith
Alexa Bugarin
Joseph Finch
Kamille Galant
Kelly Song
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3RD GRADE
Perfect Attendance
Mrs. Mendez
Hope Hendrick
Jakob Miller
Blake Olson
Emma Omid
Donovan Ramm
Zachary Zimmerman
Miss Usrey
Brooke Cordova Jackson
Olivia Duran
Britni Lane
Angel Pedigo
Katelyn Warren
Mya Do
Clayton Hall
Lucas Nguyen
Noa Vogel
Kortney Wattier
Mrs. Laughlin
A.J. Arroyo
Wyatt Crider
Trenton Dixon
Leah Marty
Kasey Mericle
Chloe Regan
Rayhaan Webb
Hannah Weiland
Academic Recognition
Mrs. Mendez
Hope Hendrick
Donovan Ramm
Miss Usrey
Elisa DeLorenzo
Mya Do
Andrew Hoese
Mrs. Laughlin
Jaydon Contreras
Melise Davis
Trenton Dixon
Mollie Street
Honor Roll
Mrs. Mendez
John-David Bauer
Natalia Delgado-Antillion
Aimee Doerr
Wesley Edelen
Jarod Frye
Alexandra Hamrick
Audrey Herrera
Makayla Howard
Damian Luna
Katelyn Marcus
Jeremiah Martinez
Genesee McNeely
Eric Micheal
Emma Omid
Esteban Quintanilla
Miss Usrey
Brooke Cordova Jackson
Austin Crumbaugh
Camren DiFraia
Olivia Duran
Meaghan Greenwall
Patrick Hansen
Makayla Hermanski
Zacary Klimowicz
Thomas Roberson
Amanda Stricker
Noa Vogel
Katelyn Warren
Kortney Wattier
Mrs. Laughlin
Olivia Arjona
Ben Caviness
Wyatt Crider
Emma Deere
Keith Keller
Aidan Marquez
Kasey Mericle
Aric Montoya
Hannah Regan
Irina Shchiglinskaya
Jared Tavenner
Rayhaan Webb
Hannah Weiland
High Honor Roll
Mrs. Mendez
Sawyer Cirbo
Tasha Herrera
Jakob Miller
Blake Olson
Sara Shahzad
Ciara Shirey
Anna Steward
Jacob Van Dyke
Zachary Zimmerman
Kaylie Zuhlke
Miss Usrey
Emiko Boyer
Clayton Hall
Britni Lane
Elizabeth Munson
Angel Pedigo
Caden Coniff
Ethan Hanson
Taya Mendez
Lucas Nguyen
Zander Troutman
Mrs. Laughlin
A.J. Arroyo
Ian Hall
Ana Horvath
Garrett Johannsen
Kyle Krueger
Leah Marty
Katelyn Meenach
Chloe Regan
Sam Ross
Emily Veno
4TH GRADE
Perfect Attendance
Miss Ranniger
Micaela Adams
Raeanne Glimm
Alexis Loera
Leia Vadeen
Wyatt Walshe
Mrs. Allan
Alexander Boone
Jasmine Chittarath
Rachel Godwin
Ashley McMurtry
Alexander Rodriquez
Aubrie Scherbarth
Mrs. Silva
Ashlee Carrion
Nthan Collins
Ian Schumacher
Rylee Younger
Academic Recognition
Miss Ranniger
Alison Archuleta
Audry Brown
Colton clingman
Cisco Fernandez
Aleigha Garcia
Miranda Gonzales
Natalie Lucero
Zeshan Sadiq
Wyatt Walshe
Chelsea Zepeda
Mrs. Allan
Joseph Fricke-Sansone
Rachel Godwin
Krystal Jensen
Dominique Simon
Mrs. Silva
Kaitlyn Baker
Riley Brugger
Evan Carlson
Ashlee Carrion
Dalton Hooker
Autumn Naranjo
Honor Roll
Miss Ranniger
Nicole Alexander
Oriana Chavez
Leianna Ehmann
Raeanne Glimm
Jenna Koon
Rachel Owen
Zakar Williams
Joshua Wright
Mrs. Allan
Dylan Azarcon
Zandy Boone
Kendra Davila
Julee Huff
Ashley Song
Ashly McMurtry
Isabelle Melendez
Alexander Rodriquez
Aubrie Scherbarth
Joleena Strange
Mrs. Silva
Samantha Crandall
Jaelyn Gabel
Shiyan Juarez
Mitchell Perez
Gabrielle Sabre
Averi Sampson
Isaiah Sanachez
Sierra Scoggin
Sophia Steward
Rylee Younger
High Honor Roll
Miss Ranniger
Bridgette Archuleta
Cameron Boyer
Joe Franco
Alexis Loera
Mrs. Allan
Jasmine Chittarath
Marissa Velasquez
Jessica Carlson
Raezelle Maestas
Mrs. Silva
Nathan Collins
Bradley Plemons
Claire Schuringa
Samantha Swanson
Jonas Zylstra
5TH GRADE
Perfect Attendance
Mrs. Alexander
Emily Marty
Edie Schumacher
Mrs. Kitterman
Keegan Aldrich
Brittany Burnett
Nicole Crider
Trai Crook
Emma Cusack
Kaylee Irtenkauf
Ariel Sundling
Rose Wong
Mrs. Vlad
Cailey Angell
Zainab Hashem
Bryanna Wattier
Academic Recognition
Mrs. Alexander
Jared Abrahamson
Shaylyn Bassett
Shelby Bolduc
Brittany Boston
Kayla Duran
Greg Kutek
Matt Lloyd
Diana Sabados
Zariah Troutman
Joshua Walker
Mrs. Kitterman
Courtney Barnes
Chris Brinkman
Kaitlyn Cranor
Nicole Crider
Trai Crook
Emma Cusack
Dominique Gurule
Gabrielle Hamrick
Damian Howard
Kaylie Jensen
Isaiah Montalvo
Alyssa Omid
Kevin Salazar
Amelia Scull
Rose Wong
Mrs. Vlad
Grace Brown
Zainab Hashem
Breaire Petri
Bryanna Wattier
Andrew Zavala-Franco
Honor Roll
Mrs. Alexander
Joey Bauderer
Michael Finch
Olivia Garrity
Devin Jensen
Al Martin
Jennifer McFadden
Mariah Sabados
Edie Schumacher
Mrs. Kitterman
Ciera Bernal
Haley Clark
Kaylee Irtenkauf
Deja Ornelas
Seth Ross
Ariel Sundling
Eden Weisz
Mrs. Vlad
Cailey Angell
Jade Balili
Arianne Shipp
Zachary Spears
Kaylee Stricker
High Honor Roll
Mrs. Alexander
Mariana Boyer
Haley Cordova
Mikayla Gambell
Robynn Griffis
Kaylee Kennedy
Kameron Korbe
Emily Marty
Mrs. Kitterman
Brittany Burnett
6TH GRADE
Perfect Attendance
Mrs. Gerig
Josh Lucero
Vincent Ross
Mrs. Hannah
Brittany Cordova-Jackson
Savannah Kutek
Zanna Smith
Parker Terry
Louis Vadeen
Lyndsey Werner
Mr. Rosenstein
Camden Adam
Jessee Buck
Ariyona Loera
Academic Recognition
Mrs. Gerig
Katrina Diaz-Haynes
Joshua Lucero
Alaina Nicholson
Kate Stirling
Celyn Whitt
Mrs. Hannah
Josh Chedsey
Antonette Franco
Angel Hernandez
Savannah Kutek
Brysen Montgomery
Seth Rivera
Zanna Smith
Ty Stines
Lyndsey Werner
Mr. Rosenstein
Stephanie Belz
Jessee Buck
Emily Herrera
Erin Scott
Honor Roll
Mrs. Gerig
Taylor Bauer
Dyani Dussault
Miranda Hopkins
Kaleb Martin
Abby Miranda
Raachel Otten
Vincent Ross
Ellen Zylstra
Mrs. Hannah
Louis Vadeen
Mr. Rosenstein
Emily Bennigsdorf
Alexandra Falagrady
Ryan Moss
Jenni Sides
Haly Wattier
Trevor Weschler
High Honor Roll
Mrs. Gerig
Ryan Boyer
Morgan Davis
Kaylee Huntley
John Penaflor
Mr. Rosenstein
Alyssa Frye
Nick Risma
Junior High Third Quarter Academic Statistics
Attendance
The junior high students are continuing to exceed the attendance goal set for this year. This is the 3rd quarter in a row in which the 7th and 8th grade
has met the goal. The attendance goal for this year was set for 95%.
3rd Quarter Attendance Rate:
Class Average G.P.A.
7th grade - 96.3%
7th grade G.P.A. - 2.56
43% of all 7th grade students made the Honor Role
8th grade - 96.1%
8th grade G.P.A. - 2.8
44% of all 8th grade students made the Honor Role
Combined - 96.2%
Combined G.P.A. - 2.68
7th Grade Academic Recognition (3.0-3.49)
Alex Aubry
Jordan Bauer
Amber Gilpin
Kasey Gonzale
Uriah Hull
Sibylle Kern
Chelsea Stierle
Rhiannon Vallie
Samantha Walshe
Nathanael Mena Mijangos
Alyssa Glasmann
Alisha Lucero
Zoey McGonigal
Adam Spears
Jacob Straub
Katelyn Theurer
Nicholas Veno
Katelynn Ard
Boston Deere
Colby Richardson
7th Grade Honor Roll (3.5-3.99)
Ariana Diaz
Kendra Juarez
Gregory Johannsen
Victoria Lopez
Josephine Becker
Kalob McCarthy
Adrielle Olson
Zuriel Perez
Madison Stone
Mariah McLelan
Kassidy Tucker
Allison Walker
Sabrina Caplis
Nicole Benningsdorf
Douglas Camero
7th Grade High Honor Roll (4.0)
Lauren Bragassa
Katrina Forte
Jordan Gillmore
Allanis Luna
Luaci Vang
Chalee Shipp
Madison Marty
Thomas Ryan
Camille Sabre
8th Grade Academic Recognition (3.0-3.49)
Cristauna Barnes
Samantha Lott
Marissa Sanchez
Jonathan Stirling
Jessica Weschler Edwin Buker
Shea Strasburger
Zachary Carlson Travis Eddy
Dominic Hermosillo
Ariana Vasquez
Lucas Weisz
Avery McGiboney
Marcus Paolasso Reyes Trujillo
Robert Townsend
Petra McPherson Tifany Stephens
Aimee Britt
Ross Bruning
Brittany Lloyd
Venessa Norton
John Clingman
8th Grade Honor Roll (3.5-3.99)
Patrick Emerson
Katrina Kulhanek Ashlie Scott
Bobbi Strange
Nicholas McDonald
Jazmin Ornelas
Ariel Owen
Sarah Toth-Papp
Nicholas Bird
Maia Vadeen
Luke Weir
Nicole Hasse
Jaclyn Straub
8th Grade High Honor (4.0)
Johanna Boyer
Jennifer Caplis
Whitney Galloway
Alyssa Hanson
Megan White
Jordan Tavenner
Christopher Risma
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News from the Health Clinic
By Marjolene Rose, R.N.
Outdoor Education for 6th graders is September 8th – 11th, 2009. Therefore, if your student requires
any medication(s), prescription or nonprescription, your
physician MUST complete a medication form and your
SIGNATURE is also required. There are forms available
at the school’s website, under the heading health clinic. Go
to the end of the page and click on forms. If your student
requires multiple medications, please complete the 6th
GRADE CAMP FORM.
Parents, no students will be given ANY MEDICATION unless there is a medication form completed by
your physician, dentist, or other authorized personnel. It
must be furnished by the parent/guardian of the student in
a container dispensed by a pharmacy or original over-thecounter container which is labeled with the student’s name,
medication name, dosage, and time when the medication is
to be dispensed. ALL STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO
THIS POLICY REGARDLESS OF WHAT HAS BEEN
DONE IN THE PAST. If you take your child to the doctor
and the doctor prescribes medication, make sure the doctor
fills out a form stating the above information. This also applies to your dentist and orthodontist.
If your child has medication in the clinic, it must
be picked up by May 22, 2009. Any remaining medications
will be sent home with your child during the week of May
26th.
Parents of 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th
graders: your child is required to have the TDAP vaccination before the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year.
Tri-County Health Department has an Immunization Line
that you may call to set up an appointment, (303) 4510123. The health facilities usually run out of immunizations due to the high volume of students trying to obtain
immunizations at the end of the summer months. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you make early summer
appointments to get these immunizations completed.
Colorado Seniors Make a Difference in Central America
By: Shawn Pendergrass
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA April 7, 2009 – Ten feet and four inches—
that’s the depth of the hole a group of 11 high school seniors from the Denver
area dug over their spring break on the remote island of Solarte in Bocas del
Toro, Panama, inhabited by the indigenous Guaymi people. The hole that was
more than three times as deep as it was wide was excavated so that the school
children would have an outhouse to use during the school day. The group of seniors took on several other projects in preparation for the first day of classes on
April 6 such as painting the school, cleaning the classrooms, collecting school
supplies and picking up trash in the community.
While one group was impacting a small community in Panama, another group of
students was devoting efforts to environmental concerns in Costa Rica at a sea turtle
conservation site on the Pacific Coast. Some of the efforts included beach patrols,
planting trees, clearing nesting areas, and constructing a dock.
The trip, however, was not all work and no play—while not building privies or
saving sea turtles, these young world-changers enjoyed activities such as rafting, snorkeling and surfing, as well as interacting and
making friends with the locals.
Reflecting on the course, Academy senior
Jordan Newsom said, “It was a challenging, exciting and amazing trip that has truly
enhanced my life. I’ve made lasting friendships and the lessons I’ve learned will
remain with me forever.” The students returned home refreshed and energized, with
a new perspective on the world and the beauty it holds.
The students who participated in the project represent fourteen high schools
and are all part of Leader’s Challenge, a Colorado based non-profit organization that
promotes leadership development among high school students through experiential
education programs.
George Brown of Leader’s Challenge organized the trip through collaboration with the Costa Rica Outward
Bound School, an organization that encourages character development, leadership, and self-discovery through challenge
and adventure. Costa Rica Outward Bound has differentiated itself from other Outward Bound schools by offering a wide
array of wilderness adventure courses that enhance cultural and global awareness throughout Central America.
For more information about Leader’s Challenge, contact George Brown at (303) 243-3105. For information about
the Costa Rica Outward Bound School, contact Shawn Pendergrass at 1-800-676-2018.
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What is “Pennies for Peace?”
By Laura Hinkson
Pennies for Peace is an organization started by Greg Mortenson to help support students in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The
goal of Pennies for Peace is to educate students about the world beyond their experiences and to show them that they can
make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time.
Did you know…
1 Penny = a Pencil
2-3 Pennies = an eraser
15 Pennies = one notebook
$20 = one child’s school supplies for one year
$50 = one treadle sewing machine and supplies
$100 = maternal healthcare supplies for one year
$300 = one advanced student’s annual scholarship
$600 = one teacher’s annual salary
$5,000 = support for an existing school for one year
$50,000 = one school building and support for five years
Here at The Academy we are going to raise as many pennies as we can to help build new schools, maintain existing
schools, and supply materials to needy students. Starting April 20th all elementary classes and secondary advisory classes
will compete to see who can raise the most pennies.
If you have any questions please contact Junior Tri-M and Students 4 Students, sponsors Ms. Hinkson and Mr. Guerrieri.
Building a Library of Books
By Brittany Burnett, fifth grader, in Mrs. Kitterman’s
class
How many books are in the school library?
Well, our school library has about 18,000. But, unfortunately, a local school nearby did not have any
library or classroom books at all!
Our fifth grade class did a service project to
collect books for them. We worked on it for just about
a month to get as many books as possible. We donated books that were as good as new from our homes to
this school. We feel books are a tool that every child
should be able to use. Now the school’s library and
classrooms have hundreds of books to enjoy that they
did not have just a month ago!
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Where in the World is my Teacher?
Follow Miss Usrey as She Follows Summer Around the World
families, taking part in local traditions,
I have taught at The Acadand doing our best to learn about each
emy for three years now and have
and every culture we visit.
loved every moment of it. As a new
We start our trip in Europe
teacher fresh out of college, this was
where we plan to travel using our
a perfect job to find and has been
unlimited Eurail pass. We will be
an unbelievable experience. All the
in Europe from June 13th, 2009 to
families, teachers, and students I have
worked with have helped me to realize August 6th, 2009. We then depart to
Cairo, Egypt where we have schedthis is not only the job I have always
uled a seventeen-day tour of Egypt
dreamed of it, is also my passion.
and Jordan. From there we fly into
With that said, I have also
come to realize this is the perfect time Delhi, India and we will be traveling
in my life to fulfill a dream that I have throughout Southeast Asia from late
August to mid November. We have apalways had. I fear that if I do not do
plied for work visas in Australia where
it now, I might never have another
we will live and work for four months.
opportunity. I have decided to take
We will leave Australia in mid March,
a year off and backpack around the
fly to New Zealand for a few weeks,
world. I will be traveling with one of
and then depart to Santiago, Chile. We
my best friends from Kindergarten.
zig zag our way north through South
Our trip begins June 12th, 2009 and
America ending in Venezuela. We will
will come to an end on June 12th,
visit a family I previously lived with in
2010. We plan to visit Europe, North
Guatemala and will end our trip back
Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, and
South America. We will be living with
in Denver, Colorado on June 12th
2010.
This is going to be a lifechanging journey and I am hoping
that students and families can learn
through my experiences. I created a
blog website, which I plan to update
weekly with written journal entries
and photographs. I do not know where
this year will take me, but I know I
will eventually end up back in the
classroom, where I will have the
chance to share my experiences with
future students. Again, I have fully
enjoyed working at this school and
though it is not easy to leave, I hope I
will keep in contact with many of you
for years to come. Bon Voyage!
Please visit my blog and enjoy!
whereintheworldismyteacher.blogspot.
com
Yale University Grants an Academy Teacher a Summer Fellowship
Congratulations to Mrs. Alexander
for earning a fellowship for a summer
study program this July at Yale University. The topic of study is Abolitionists
and the Underground Railroad, which
is a Core Knowledge topic of study
during the Civil War unit in fifth grade.
This fellowhip includes full tuition,
books, airfare, and room and board.
She is looking forward to sharing
resources from the program with her
students next year!
March Students of the Month
Miss Lurvey and the Students-of-the-Month for
March went to TGI Friday’s on April 10th.
Pictured left to right: David Deluci, 2nd grade;
Miss Lurvey; Peyton Maybon, 1st grade; Kortney
Wattier, 3rd grade; Keelan Hanger, Kindergarten
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KINDERGARTEN
2nd Grade Continued
Label all items (except pencils)
2 big, pink erasers (not pencil top)
2 boxes of 24 count Crayola crayons
8 glue sticks Full-day Kindergarten
4 glue sticks -day Kindergarten
1 set of watercolor paints
1 backpack, large enough to hold folders
1 beginner Fiskar scissors (metal ones cut best)
2 box of baby wipes
1 plastic pencil box (no larger than cigar box)
12 yellow, wooden pencils (no colors and no labels)
1 pkg. of copy paper
2 large boxes of tissue
5 bottom pocket folders (1 red plastic folder, 1 blue
plastic, 1 green plastic, and 2 folders of your choice)
1 coloring book for inside recess days
2 glue sticks (NO liquid glue)
1 pkg. red checking pens/pencils
2 three-ring binder (1”, solid color, no Velcro)
2 highlighters
1 package copy paper
2 large boxes of tissue
2 plastic pocket folders
2 pocket folders
1 spiral notebook
1 book of stickers
$5.00 for pencils, storage container, liquid glue, and
other supplies (teacher will buy)
Planner* - purchase at school
PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: 1 red folder with pockets and brads
10 plastic sheet protectors
3RD GRADE
2ND GRADE
Label all items
4 dozen pre-sharpened pencils
1 pair of sharp scissors
1 box crayons
1 clipboard
1 box colored pencils (no markers)
2 pencil pouches – different colors (no pencil boxes)
5 glue sticks
1 package of wide-ruled, loose-leaf paper
1 flexible ruler (with inch & centimeters)
Not folding
2 large boxes of tissue
1 package copy paper
1 pkg. 4x6 index cards
2 container of cleaning wet wipes
2 spiral notebooks – 100 sheet, wide ruled
1 Vis a Vis (wet erase marker) fine-tip pen – any color
1 package medium sticky notes – any color
2 red pencils
1 composition notebook
2 large book covers
1 each highlighter – green, pink, yellow
1 pkg. dry erase markers
1 clean sock
1 box Ziplock baggies – any size
$5.00 for folders, teacher will purchase – DO NOT BUY
FOLDERS
Planner* - purchase at school
Label all items
2 boxes of crayons
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
2 pair of scissors
PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: 1 1-inch 3-ring binder – solid color (prefer black
with clear cover)
10 sheet protectors
1ST GRADE
4 dz. # 2 sharpened pencils (quality, name brand,
yellow pencils) do not label
2 boxes of 24 crayons
1 set of 8 Crayola colored markers
2 jumbo erasers
1 pair of scissors
1 plastic pencil box (no larger than a cigar box)
1 large box of Clorox wipes
1 box baby wipes
1 12-inch ruler with metric
15 Elmer’s glue sticks
1 backpack, large enough to hold folders
1 package of copy paper
2 large boxes of tissue
1 box dry erase markers
1 pack of Post-It notes
1 composition notebook, non-spiral
$5.00 for folders – teachers will purchase
PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: 1 orange folder with pockets and brads
10 plastic sheet protectors
(2nd grade list continued in next column)
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PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: 1 yellow folder with pockets and brads
10 plastic sheet protectors
4TH GRADE
Label all items
4 large boxes of tissue
1 package of wide-ruled paper
2 packages of #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
2 box of 12 colored pencils
2 red pens
1 12” ruler with metric
2 pkgs. 3 x 5” ruled index cards
1 pkg. 3 x 3” Post It notes
1 pair of scissors
1 clipboard
2 glue sticks
6 highlighters; blue, orange, yellow, pink, green,
purple
1 package copier paper
5 composition notebooks
6 plastic folders in these colors: red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, and any heavy-duty folder of choice
1 personal size dry-erase board
2 packs dry-erase markers – wide tip
3 extra-large stretch book covers
$6.00 for Time for Kids magazines
Planner* - purchase at school
PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: 1 1-inch 3-ring binder – solid color (prefer black
with clear cover)
10 sheet protectors
5TH GRADE
Label all items (except pencils)
3 red pens, 1 black pen
4 boxes soft tissue (Puffs or Kleenex)
2 packages wide-ruled paper (8 1/2 x 11)
2 packages of 24 Ticonderoga brand pencils,
sharpened (Please do not label)
12 colored pencils, sharpened
1 pair of sharp scissors (not children’s plastic)
2 erasers
2 glue sticks
1 ruler (inch and centimeter)
3 plastic folders (bottom pocket folders only, no side
pockets)
4 wide-ruled, 100 sheet composition notebooks
6 highlighters; blue, orange, yellow, pink, green,
purple
1 package computer/copy paper
2 boxes dry -erase markers, wide chisel tip
Expo 2 – low odor with built in eraser on tips
1 large Clorox wipes
1 12 pack of medium size sticky notes
1 package of 100 3x5 ruled index cards
1 clipboard (letter, not legal size)
1 white 1” view-front three-ring binder
Planner* - purchase at school
(5th grade list continued in next column)
5th Grade Continued
PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: Art: 1 1-inch 3-ring binder – solid color (prefer
black with clear cover)
10 sheet protectors
6TH GRADE
Label all items (except pencils)
1 pack ball point pens-any color
3 packages of 24 pencils
6 highlighters; green, pink, yellow, purple, orange and
blue
1 eraser
1 package colored pencils
2 packages dry-erase markers – wide tip, low-odor
1 ruler (cm & inches)
1 pair of scissors
2 large glue sticks
5 extra-large book covers, stretchy or paper (1 blue, 1
green, 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 student’s choice).
5 packages wide-ruled notebook paper
1 ream of white copier paper
3 plastic folders –one green
4 wide-ruled composition books – not spiral
3 boxes tissue
1 package of 100 3x5 ruled index cards
1 12 pack of medium size post it notes
1 clipboard
1 large Clorox wipes
Planner* - purchase at school
PE: Non-marking sole tennis shoes
Art: Art: 1-inch 3-ring binder – solid color (prefer
black with clear cover)
10 sheet protectors
*2nd – 6th grades are required to have
a planner. Planners may be
purchased at Back-to-School Night for
$5.00
For your convenience, supply kits will be available
through “schoolkidz,” a division of Staples. The exact
supplies shown here will be packaged specifically for
your student. Please see The Academy website for
ordering information, or order via the order form sent
home in Monday folders.
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Back to school 2009-2010
All returning secondary students and a parent/guardian are required to come to the Check-in Day on
either August 4th or 5th. All students are required to do hearing/vision testing with the nurse, pay fee/
fines, take yearbook and ID photos, etc. The times of the Check-in Day will be published in a future
edition of the Wildcat Pause.
Junior High – Class Supply List
CLASS
“General” Supplies
Com m unally U sed Item s
Deliver these items to your first
period teacher.
Communally Used Item cost can
be turned in for volunteer hours
($5 = 1 hour).
English (7 th and 8 th )
French
H istory (7 th )
H istory (8 th )
M ath
M ath (7 th )
P.E.
Pre-Algebra & M ath (8 th )
Science (7 th and 8 th )
Spanish
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Specials (Art, Dram a, M usic,
& W ord Processing)
Study Skills (7 th )
SUPPLIES
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Pens
Flash Drive
Highlighters
Markers
Ruler
Glue Sticks
3-ring loose-leaf paper – (5 packs)
Scissors
Kleenex
Copy Paper (1 ream)
3x5 Lined Index Cards (1 pack)
Expo Dry Erase Markers (1 pack)
Last Nam e A -F: Pencils (1 pack)
Last Nam e G -L: Markers (1 pack)
Last Nam e M -R: Scotch Tape
Last Nam e S-Z: Masking Tape
1 inch three ring binder with pockets
Page dividers
Spiral Notebook (stays in class)
Composition Notebook
Spiral Notebook (3 subjects)
Green Folder with pockets
1 to 2 inch binder with pockets
General Graph Paper
Protractor
1 inch three ring binder with pockets
Red Pens
Folder with 3 hole brackets/prongs
Spiral Notebook
Scientific Calculator
Notebook (choice of: composition, spiral or binder)
8th Grade only: Calculator
1 inch three ring binder
Page dividers
1 inch three ring binder with pockets
Art only: Sketchbook
Folder with 3 hole brackets/prongs
High School Supplies
Pencils
Pens
Flash Drive
Highlighters
Ruler
3-ring loose-leaf paper – (5 packs)
1” or 1 ” Binders (2)
Folders with 3 hole brackets/prongs (3)
Communally Used Items
(Deliver these items to your first period teacher)
Kleenex
Copy Paper (1 ream)
3x5 Lined Index Cards (1 pack)
Expo Dry Erase Markers (1 pack)
Last Nam e A-F: Pencils (1 pack)
Last Nam e G -L: Markers (1 pack)
Last Nam e M -R: Scotch Tape
Last Nam e S-Z: Masking Tape
Communally Used Item costs can be
turned in for volunteer hours ($5 = 1 hour)
Health Clinic Back-to-School Information
Parents please plan to attend the Back-to-School
Check-in with your student(s). You will be given the
Health Update to review and make any changes so our
information is correct and current.
All 7th and 9th grade students, as well as all
new Secondary students, will be screened for Hearing
& Vision. If your student wears corrective lenses, please
ensure that they bring or wear their glasses/contacts for
vision testing. We will also try to accommodate/test all
families who have Elementary siblings here on those
days.
REMEMBER: ALL 10th, 11th and 12th graders
are required to have the TDAP immunization. Parents
and students are encouraged to bring any updated immunization records to the Back-to School Check-in.
Students that are missing immunizations will be notified
and encouraged to obtain them as soon as possible.
Athletic summer
camps
For more information regarding Youth Athletic Summer Camps, please go to our website: www.theacademyk12.org --> athletics
You’ll find information on Co-Ed Basketball
camps and Elementary Volleyball camps.
Volunteering for May
By Risa Rich
The end is near! Of school, that is! If you didn’t quite make your volunteer goals last
semester, you still have time. Field Day is our largest, most volunteer intensive event of the
year. We will need lots and lots of volunteers for May 29th. Please consider helping on Field
Day. Call the Volunteer Office to sign up! Dodgeball is May 15th. We are asking you to bring
canned drinks & candy bars for concessions for this event.
Is your family on the latest 36 Hour List? Over 200 families have already completed
their volunteer commitment! Good job!
Please check the website for the most up-to-date information and opportunities. Also
look for weekly updates sent to your email from Joy. I should be current on hours, so if you
are wondering how many you have, please email me for a total, or if you have any questions, please email me at:
Risa.Rich@adams12.org.
I hope to see you or hear from you soon!
After School Care
Information is available on the website. Go to www.theacademyk12.org or
send an email to Pat.Johnson@adams12.org for pricing and registration.
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Newspaper and Yearbook Information
All this information and more can be found on our website! www.theacademyk12.org → Clubs → Journalism
High School Adviser:
Sarah Richards
(303) 289-8088 ext. 124
Sarah.L.Richards@adams12.org
Junior High Adviser:
Melissa Loos
(303) 289-8088 ext. 312
Melissa.E.Loos@adams12.org
Make all checks payable to The Academy.
Yearbooks:
Yearbooks are no longer available for purchase until May distribution. Exact distribution date to be announced on our website. The window is May
18-May 29.
Now Selling Photo CDs!
High school journalism is now selling Photo CDs, which include photos that we have published and tons that we haven’t!
• Sports Photo CDs (football, volleyball, soccer, etc.)
• Events Photo CDs (homecoming, prom, graduation)
• CDs are $5 each (except for the homecoming double disk, which is $8).
Order forms are available from Sarah Richards, at our website, or in the front office. Please drop off or mail all order forms and payments to Sarah
Richards.
Spring Inserts for Sale this May! (High school only)
The spring insert includes coverage of spring sports and events that we weren’t able to put into the yearbook. You can find baseball, soccer, Pie in the
Eye, etc. in the spring insert! Order now or buy them at yearbook distribution.
• Inserts have 16 full color pages worth of coverage
• $10 each
Business Advertising
Teenagers comprise one of the highest-spending consumer groups in America today. Want to advertise your business to them here at The Academy?
Purchase an ad in the high school newspaper! Contact Sarah Richards for pricing and info.
• Note: Business Ads for Yearbook are sold out!
2007-2008 Yearbooks and Spring Inserts for Sale!
If you missed out on getting last year’s yearbook (“Our Writing’s on the Wall”) and/or a spring insert, a limited supply is available for sale in the
curriculum office before or after school and during the students’ lunch. You can also purchase previous years’ books as well.
• 2007-2008 Yearbooks......................$50
• 2008 High School Spring Inserts......$7
• 2008 Junior High Spring Inserts......$5
• 2006-2007 Yearbooks......................$20
• 2006-2007 Yearbook CDs................$5
• 2005-2006 Yearbooks......................$20
May 5
May 19
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W.A.B.C. News!!!
WILDCAT ATHLETIC
BOOSTER CLUB
2008-2009 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
MEETINGS
2ND MONDAY
OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM.
SECRETARY
RENEE SEIDEL
303-587-2047
VICKI GILLELAND
720-319-4608
COURTENAY HUGHES
303-204-4898
TRIEVA MCMASTER
720-224-7702
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY PARENT/GUARDIAN/COACH/STUDENT/ALUMNI WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS (SEE BYLAWS). MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE $20 PER VOTING MEMBER PER YEAR.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
THE WABC WILL BE OFFERING A WAY FOR ATHLETES AND THEIR PARENTS TO RAISE MONEY FOR
THEIR ATHLETIC FEES AND EQUIPMENT. THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE MAY 11 MEETING. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WAY (NO SELLING INVOLVED!!!) TO RAISE THOSE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS!!!
CHECK OUT OUR SCHOLARSHIP!!!
WWW,THEACADEMYK12.ORG
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR WERE DUE APRIL 10,
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE MADE AT THE SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT IN
2009
MAY
UPCOMING ELECTION!!!
WE HAVE RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR BOOSTER CLUB BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE 2009-2010 YEAR.
ONLY PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CURRENTLY ENROLLED ACADEMY STUDENTS WHO ARE PRESENT AT
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR THE W.A.B.C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
NOMINATIONS WERE DUE BY THE APRIL 13, 2009 MEETING.. ELECTION WILL BE HELD AT THE MAY 11,
2009, MEETING, WITH NEW OFFICERS ASSUMING THEIR DUTIES AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED JUNE
2009 MEETING.
MISSION STATEMENT:
THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE OPERATED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING THE
ACADEMY’S ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND SHALL HAVE AS ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE TO SERVICE THE PROGRAMS ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FUNDRAISING,
PROMOTION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES THAT WOULD OR COULD ENHANCE
THE PROGRAMS. THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE A COOPERATIVE EFFORT AMONG THE COACHES,
TEAM MEMBERS, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, MEMBER PARENTS, AND OTHER MEMBERS.
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Congratulations to all of our Springzetti Raffle Winners
Thank you for your donations and supporting your classrooms and clubs.
1st Grade - Ice Cream Basket
1st Grade - Lemonade Basket
1st Grade - Margarita Basket
1st Grade - BBQ Basket
1st Grade - Rockies Basket
2nd Grade - Backyard Fun
3rd Grade - ‘I’ Basket
4th Grade - Spa Deluxe
5th Grade - Twilight Basket
6th Grade - Outdoor Ed
7th Grade - ‘His’ Going to the Movies
8th Grade – Be Earthy
9th Grade - Off to College
11th Grade - Prom
11th Grade – I’d Rather Be Golfing
12th Grade - Double Date
OPT - Creative Memories
OPT - Water Fun
Gifted and Talented - Fun & Games
Elementary Art-Ms Cummings - Drawing Kit/Museum
Elementary Art-Ms Cummings -Journalism Kit/Museum
Literacy Team - Academy All-Nighter
Junior High Journalism-Girls Movie Essentials
Girls Basketball Team - Basketball Fundamentals
Boys Basketball Team - Go Wildcat Basketball
Highschool Student Council – Colorado History
The Academy H.S. Choir - A 1950’s Coffee House
High School Journalism - Picture Perfect
Academy Music Booster Club - Household Helper
Academy Music Booster Club - Kiddo Collection
Music Boosters - Relax At The Spa
Athletic Booster Club - Wildcat Fan Package
Teepee Playhouse
Academy Dance/Poms - Girls Night In
Cheer - BBQ Basket
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White
Angela Zamora
Betsy McGiboney-Miller
Larry King
Tish Edelen
Ken Risma
Trenton Dixon
Julia Robinson
Trenton Dixon
Eugene Martinez
Ed Trainer
Silent Auction Winner
Jane Skeels
Joanne Thompson
Colton Clingman
Nathan Collins
Tina Fadden
Ryan Cirbo
Blake Olson
John Fountain
Sophie Steward
Karen Warren
Gabriella Power
Blake Olson
David Celuci II
DiFraia Family
Summer DiFraia
Ronna Solmos
Rick Hill
Catalina Zamora
Rebecca Martich
Avery Miller
Jane Skeels
Vincent Ross
Vicki Braudrick
Carson Eitel
Doug Warren
Joe Sisneros
Dean Fadden
David Aragon
Adrienne Friedman
Tammy Hahs
Coniff Family
Jean Holloway
Silent Auction Winners:
Colorado Hiking Adventure
Composter/Gloves
Chainsaw
Home Decorating Basket
Night at Westin
Boulder Falls Photo
Mother's Day Basket
Kindergarten Tuition
Garage Door Service Package
Uniform Exchange Basket
Secondary parking
Teresa Edney
Shannon & Erin Jones
Bob Brugger
Thera Ross
Joann Peek
Tamela Carlson
Matt Miller
Ronna Solmos
Mark Garcia
Mark Garcia
Darrel Aragon
Teresa Edney
J. Thompson
Vicki Gilleland
Kaylee Stricker
Tamela Carlson
Thera Ross
Ken Risma
Chad & Leilani Owen
Rockies Club Tickets
Soccer Basket
After School Care Tuition
Elementary parking
The 2nd Annual Springzetti raised over $10,000!
We want to thank the many Springzetti volunteers, Parents, Academy
teachers, Staff, OPT, Administration, Board members and local businesses
That united to make The 2ND ANNUAL Springzetti a success.
This event couldn’t have been possible with out you and
Your generous service, donations and support!
Thank YOU TO our sponsors AND THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES:
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY – Deborah regan
SPORT & SPINE PHYSICAL THERAPY – BRIGHTON, COLORADO
TRI-COUNTY BROOMFIELD LIONS CLUB
Abrusci’s Italian Restaurant - wheatridge, Colorado
Starbucks Coffee - 118th and Sheridan LOCATION
ACE HARDWARE – FEDERAL HEIGHTS
Our sincere thanks again to all the parents, Teachers, Administration,
Board members, students and staff, at Academy for your generous gifts,
beautiful baskets and support throughout the planning of the Springzetti!
Betsy McGiboney-miller
Sherri Cirbo
Springzetti Organizer
Academy fundraising/marketing
Springzetti organizer
Academy Board member
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America’s Biggest & Best
Offers all Students of
Adams Twelve Five Star Schools
BIG Savings!
Students and their families save up to 25% on admission to Water World!
All orders must be postmarked on or before Friday May 29th, 2009.
Tickets are valid June 1st – June 30th, 2009.
Parking is always FREE & Picnic lunches are welcome!
(No glass containers & All beverages must be factory sealed)
Only $24.95 per ticket!
(Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required)
Tickets are valid the entire month of June!
Tickets not used by 06/30/09 may be upgraded to general admission for an additional $9.
No extensions will be given!
A portion of every ticket sold goes to
Just complete and mail this form to:
Water World Group Sales 1800 W. 89th Ave. Denver, CO 80260
Name ______________________________________________ School Name __________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________________________ St. ________________ Zip__________________
Phone__________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________
Number of admission tickets (minimum of 4 per order) __________ x $24.95 = $___________
Mail order only! No will call. Please plan accordingly. Shipping/Handling +$3.00 = $___________
Total amount enclosed = $___________
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Payment method is Check or Credit/Debit Card only (Please do not send cash)
Check # ____________ Credit Card: Visa/MC ___________ Discover ___________ AMEX _____________
Credit Card Number: ______________________________________________ Expiration Date ___________
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools
The
Academy
11800 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80031-5097
The Wildcat Pause is a monthly newsletter
for the Parents, distributed by
School District 12, Adams County
1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241.
Office: 303-289-8088
Fax: 303-289-8087
Attendance Line: 303-289-8088x101
For inquiries or address changes,
contact the school’s main office.