The Monarch Messenger
Friday, April 7, 2023
Happy National Assistant Principals Week!
National Assistant Principals Week is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk. Assistant Principals play a crucial role and we wanted to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our school. Left to Right: Eric Gustafson, Linda Hubbard, Dr. Cara Maronek, Ailey Ruger.
Thank you Mr. Gustafson, Mrs. Hubbard, Dr. Maronek, and Ms. Ruger-Your impact on the lives of our students, staff, and families will never be forgotten!
Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders!
2023 Boettcher Scholarship Recipient
2023 PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Remelia was selected based on academic achievement, co-curricular involvement, service and leadership, as well as potential to effect positive change and leadership in both the academic and co-curricular life of our university. The prestigious President's Scholarship is worth $34,000 per year. This year’s President’s, Harstad and Regents’ Scholars have a cumulative average weighted GPA of 4.09.
STATE TESTING SCHEDULE
STATE TESTING REMINDERS
Our testing schedule for the state exams is as follows:
- Wednesday, April 12:
- SAT (11th graders)
- Due to our Wednesday late start, lunch will be late. We are unable to pause mid-test.
- *No school for 9, 10 and 12
- Thursday, April 13:
- PSAT 10 (10th graders)
- CMAS Science (11th graders)
- *No school for 9 and 12
- Friday, April 14:
- PSAT 9 (9th graders)
- *No school for 10, 11 and 12
For scheduling purposes is vital for us to have an accurate count of the students that will be participating in state testing. Boulder Valley School District requires a written request to opt a student out of testing. Please complete this form for each student you wish to opt out of testing.
AP EXAM SCHEDULE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
We are looking for volunteers to help organize and coordinate Teacher Appreciation Week for our wonderful staff. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Office Manager, Michelle Coates (michelle.t.coates@bvsd.org).
SENIOR PARADE
The senior parade was started in 2020 and is now becoming a tradition that the students and community look forward to! It is organized by parents, not affiliated with the school, although we do our best to schedule it around activities with the AD dept. We need at least a dozen parents to assist with this over the next four weeks to make it successful. Senior parents do NOT assist on the day of the parade so that they can enjoy it with their kids, so we need parents from all grades to help out!
We will be holding our first meeting on Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm. If you are interested, please contact either Tara Carlson (tara.c.carlson@gmail.com) or Helene Meyer (helenekmeyer@gmail.com) for more information
SENIOR BBQ COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
We are in need of 4-5 parent volunteers to form the Senior BBQ 2023 Committee. The Senior BBQ happens on May 19th at 12 PM after seniors finish their graduation rehearsal and Senior Gauntlet celebration. The Senior BBQ Committee would meet and plan the set-up (tables/grills), food/money donations, and coordinate parent volunteers to help run the day-of events. Please email Darci Guanella dguanella@gmail.com if you would like to be on the committee.
We are also looking for volunteers to set up and provide water bottles and soda the week prior to the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please use the link to our Sign Up Genius.
Monarch parents are organizing the After Prom following Prom on April 29 from 11:30p to 2:30a. To hold a successful event for more than 600 students, we need volunteers and donations. We are also looking for volunteers to set up and provide water bottles and soda the week prior to the event.
Monarch After Prom is 100% funded by parent and community donations. Consider donating through our Amazon Wish List or drop off a gift card of any amount. We also borrow items like patio furniture that we’ll pick up and return to you. See all the ways you can help us create a safe and fun-filled events for our students.
If you are interested in volunteering, please use the link to our Sign Up Genius. You can find more information at www.monarchafterprom.com.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: PERCY JACKSON THE MUSICAL
Tickets are on sale now for Monarch's production of The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson the Musical. This show features an incredibly talented cast and is fun for all ages! It runs April 13-15. Support the Performing Arts Department at Monarch by purchasing your tickets today at: https://mhsfinearts.ludus.com/200433955
AFTER PROM SPIRIT NIGHT
Monarch After Prom is 100% funded by parent and community donations. Consider donating through our Amazon Wish List or drop off a gift card of any amount. We also borrow items like patio furniture that we’ll pick up and return to you. See all the ways you can help us create a safe and fun-filled events for our students.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR JR/SR PROM AND AFTERPROM
Attention juniors and seniors! Prom is coming up quickly on April 29th at the Denver Children's Museum at Marsico Campus.
- To purchase Prom tickets, please use the RevTrak link.
- To purchase After Prom tickets, visit www.monarchafterprom.com.
The yearbook is finished! As communicated, only a limited number of extra copies were ordered. We expect to be sold out by yearbook distribution. BUY NOW while supplies last at Jostensyearbooks.com. If you have already bought a book, thank you!
LEAD COLORADO (TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM)
The YMCA of Northern Colorado, CU Boulder and the Boulder Valley,
St. Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have developed a free
program to provide selected local high school juniors and seniors
with foundational leadership skills. Through hands-on projects,
intrapersonal and interpersonal exploration and mentoring from
community leaders, Lead Colorado provides inspiration and education
to help young leaders form self-awareness about their personal
mission and values. Lead Colorado will work to develop purposeful,
ethical leaders who are equipped to have a significant impact in our
community.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
• Lead Colorado participants must plan on
attending all scheduled meetings.
• Applicants must be sophomores or juniors
in high school during the 2023/2024 school
year.
• Participants will present a synthesis of their
learning and how it relates to their respective
communities.
Learn more about Lead Colorado.
IMPACT ON EDUCATION MENTAL HEALTH PANEL DISCUSSION FOR PARENTS
Impact on Education will convene clinicians, BVSD educators and administrators, community health professionals and people with lived experiences, for “A Community Conversation: Supporting the Mental Health of our Youth.” Panelists will discuss the current mental health risks facing youth, techniques for communicating with children about their mental health needs, resources available to parents, and more. The event will take place Wednesday, April 12 at Manhattan Middle School from 5:45 – 8:00 p.m. Panels will start promptly at 6.
Learn more and register here
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
The Colorado State University collegiate section of SWE is a student-led organization that strives to support women pursuing a career in engineering by providing professional development opportunities, spaces to form friendships, and resources to foster professional connections with women in the STEM industry. They are hosting an event for the underclassmen of high school called Women in Industry.
Please see this flier for more information.
Here is your weekly update. Contact your counselor with questions.
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR WEEKLY SENIOR UPDATE
SENIOR CLASS PANORAMIC PICTURE
Seniors will be meeting at 9:30am on April 19th in the Auditorium to go over the senior calendar and graduation information. Your Senior Class Panoramic Picture will be taken immediately following our meeting on at 10:00a in the gym. Remember - this is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of your whole Senior class, so DON'T MISS OUT!
All ordering is online at https://bestclasspicture.com. The order deadline for the best price will be April 30th." The QR code below will take you directly to the order form:
Apply now for a $1000 Booster Club scholarship! Historically we have awarded between 3-5 awards to seniors. Applicants must be graduating in 2023, attending a 2 or 4-year institution or trade school in the Fall of 2023, in good academic standing, and have participated in at least one club, sport, or extracurricular activity at Monarch. Selection will be based primarily on your essay: Describe how your experience with a Monarch High School extracurricular activity (club/sport) helped you grow as an individual or community member. The application deadline is midnight on Monday, April 10, 2023. More information and the application can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/monarchboosterclub/scholarships
COUNSELORS
- Student Last Names A-E Aimee Dana
- Student Last Names F-K Ben Holloway
- Student Last Names L-RN Autumn Coppejans
- Student Last Names RO-Z Jill Benisch
- Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro
Punch Passes are good for 20 punches to any BVSD HOME event and can be used by family and friends. Click here to purchase the Activity Punch Pass. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Game.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding athletics or required registration forms should be directed to-
- Darren Duplechin, Athletic Department Assistant
- Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director
I recently found myself at a women’s craft club meeting painting tiles across a table from a super nice woman – and she happened to be a CU Boulder admissions officer. Given that Monarch students apply to CU Boulder way more than any other college, I figured this would be an important person to talk to. Over break, I had the great privilege of sitting down with her and asking about things like whether CU Boulder values dual enrollment credit on par with AP credit, whether CU Boulder is more impressed with transcripts from CU Denver versus Front Range Community College, etc. It was a fascinating conversation. Click here to read the full interview.
And don’t forget to sign up for free college credit this summer!
Let me know what questions you have. Thanks!
Ms. Carroll
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Location: 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4200
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