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Drama Club proudly presents Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis on January 30th and 31st at 7:00 p.m. and February 1st at 2:00 p.m.

Game of Thrones meets Disney Princesses in this hilarious tale. Guided by two narrators, join us on a journey through the magical kingdom as Cinderella, Belle and The Snow Queen (not to be confused with a copyrighted character) battle for the Woodland Throne.

Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. You can pre-purchase tickets using the QR code on the poster above. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Get your 2025 yearbook now for the best price! The earlier you order, the better (especially since we sold out last year!)

Order at https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/2477

The book is $80 at full price, but we have specials throughout the year.

• Early Order Special: $70 until January 31, 2025
• Full Price: $80 from February 1, 2025 until we sell out!

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Come support the winter teams as they continue with their winter season. You can find information on the upcoming events as well as purchase tickets here.

Congratulations go to Jayden Artichoker who recently won the Colorado Knowledge Bowl State Tournament Design Contest. The next Knowledge Bowl Competition will be happening at Rawlings Library on February 7th.

Dungeons and Dragons has t-shirts available for sale! Come see Ms. Woelfel in Room B224 to buy a shirt (black with blue design) for $15.

Recently Layla Walker shared some positive effects of energy drinks as part of her Work-Based Learning experience. In it she discusses the positive effects of energy drinks, focusing on their ability to improve physical endurance, muscle strength, cognitive performance, and metabolism. Key ingredients like caffeine and amino acids boost metabolism and help increase alertness and focus. Caffeine, a main stimulant in energy drinks, stimulates the central nervous system, which can raise metabolism and aid in fat burning, although the effect is minimal (less than 100 calories per day) and temporary.

Energy drinks are particularly popular among adolescents, with 30-50% consuming at least one daily to enhance physical and cognitive skills or combat fatigue. They’re also commonly used by athletes for improved reaction time and mental sharpness. Despite their drawbacks, like being diuretics and not the healthiest option, energy drinks are seen as a convenient solution for those needing quick energy, especially in situations like working through sleepless nights.

In conclusion, while not ideal for long-term health, energy drinks are effective for temporarily boosting energy, metabolism, and performance.

May 2025 IBDP Exams

• IB Exam Schedule - View the May 2025 IB Exam Schedule. Let Mrs. Wilson know of any conflicts that may interfere with sitting for the exam. Exams consist of multiple papers taken on multiple days.

TOK (Theory of Knowledge)

How do you know what you think you know is actually true? Each week, we ponder a TOK question prompting teachers and students to think, discuss, and reflect. The Questions of the Week for January and February are as follows:

• 1/6 - To what extent are the insights available from the appreciation of a work of art dependent upon the intentions of the artist?

• 1/13 - To what extent can the use of reason bring us closer to the truth in history?

• 1/20 - How do we know if a source or claim can be trusted?

• 1/27 - How do we know what is morally right or wrong?

• 2/3 - Are mathematical statements true because we define them to be so, or because we discover them to be so?

• 2/10 - Does our interpretation of knowledge from the past allow us to reliably predict the future?

• 2/17 - How does perception work to actively interpret events in History?

• 2/24 - How can we draw a clear line between fact and interpretation in history?

Approaches to Learning (ATL) and the Learner Profile (LP)

Becoming life-long learners means teaching and learning skills that give students opportunity to learn any information and put it to use and developing traits that have been identified in effective learners. Each month a school-wide ATL and LP trait are explicitly taught, integrated into lessons, and reflected on. The ATL and LP that will be focused on in January and February are:

January

• ATL - Thinking

• Critical thinking skills

• Inquiry Focus: How can students think critically?

• Description: Managing time and tasks effectively

• Creative thinking skills

• Inquiry Focus: How can students be creative?

• Description: Generating novel ideas and considering new perspectives

• Transfer skills

• Inquiry Focus: How can students transfer skills and knowledge among disciplines and subject groups?

• Description: Utilizing skills and knowledge in multiple contexts

• LP - Caring - We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

February

• ATL - Research

• Information literacy skills

• Inquiry Focus: How can students demonstrate information literacy?

• Description: Finding, interpreting, judging, and creating information

• Media literacy skills

• Inquiry Focus: How can students demonstrate media literacy?

• Description: Interacting with media to use and create ideas and information

• LP - Communicator - We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Course Spotlight

IB History

Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to earn college credit right here at PWHS? Of course, you answered “yes”! The IB History course is the class for you! This course offers an in-depth study of 20th Century World history and more. Areas covered include:

· World War I

· The Russian Revolution

· The Great Depression

· The Civil Rights Movement

· The Cold War

· Apartheid

Each unit of study offers a comprehensive investigation of the topic with emphasis on global perspectives. In addition, there is weight placed on the various types of history including political, economic, social, and cultural, providing a global, in-depth perspective. In this way, the course involves both a challenging and demanding exploration of the past. We hope to see you next year in IB History. Contact Mr. Gilman or Mrs. Wilson for more information about this fun and exciting course.

What does the research say?

Have questions about IB?

Contact the PWHS coordinator - Kati Wilson, kwilson@district70.org

Pueblo West High School students will be visiting Liberty Point International and Skyview Middle Schools to share information about our wonderful opportunities on January 29th.

We will host an 8th Grade Night at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5th at Pueblo West High School. It will start in the PWHS Gym, followed by an open house where students can visit with future teachers, clubs, counselors and tour the school.

The Spring Renaissance Assembly will be happening on Thursday, March 6th at 10:30 a.m. More information will come as we get closer

Here is a great place to start looking for scholarship opportunities. You can find scholarship funds under any field or trade. It is updated on a regular basis.

• 1/30 - Game of Tiaras @ 7:00 p.m (Drama)
• 1/31 - Game of Tiaras @ 7:00 p.m. (Drama)
• 2/1 - Game of Tiaras @ 2:00 p.m. (Drama)
• 2/26 - Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
• 3/4 - Choir Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
• 5/6 - Choir Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
• 5/14 - Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.

Check our online activity calendar to find information on upcoming games, concerts, conditioning and more. You can access the calendar through our school website or here.