This week we had to share the news of the tragic death of a former Monarch High School staff member, Scott Cawlfield, who is also the spouse of current staff member, Taryn Cawlfield (Language Arts Teacher). The entire community of staff, parents, and students have stepped up and asked what they can do to help and support.

A group of Class of 2025 Seniors are making a donation box that will be placed in the attendance office. Anyone in the community that wants to bring in cards, gifts, or donations of any kind can be placed in the box so it can be delivered to Mrs Cawlfield. There is also a GoFundMe site that has been setup for anyone wanting to give in ways to help with funeral costs and in support of the family.

Thank you to everyone that has reached out and offered support to the MoHi teaching staff. Everything is appreciated and we are grateful for the grace and understanding that everyone has shown.

Sko Yotes!

Greg Doan

Principal

INSTAGRAM: @mohiyotes @mohimayhem

FACEBOOK: MoHi.Skoyotes

We're excited to invite you to participate in our silent auction benefiting the Monarch Booster Club! This is a wonderful opportunity to support our students while potentially taking home some fantastic items.

How Your Support Makes a Difference

The Monarch Booster Club supports students across all activities at our school. Proceeds from this auction will directly fund clubs and allow us to continue providing valuable grants and scholarships to our students.

How to Participate

1. Register online: Visit our registration page
2. Receive your bid number: Once registered, you'll receive a bidder number to start placing bids
3. Start bidding: Browse our collection of items and place your bids
4. Watch the auction: Bidding closes on March 16th at 9:00 PM

Important Notes

• Registration and bidding are completely FREE!
• If you previously registered for the Booster Bash/auction, you'll receive an email with your existing bidder number information. Please do NOT register again!

Thank you for supporting Monarch students and their activities. Every bid makes a difference!

The ILC has been working hard on creating and selling for the cave! Here are some of the things we have been up to. If you ever want to swing by during 1st period to make a purchase, we'd love to see you. We take Venmo and cash. We will soon have access to credit.

Thank you in advance for supporting the ILC.

On Tuesday, March 18th, Monarch's Jazz Bands and Apollo will be presenting "A Night of Jazz" at Nissi's in Lafayette. We've got a great line-up of music and we would love to see you there!

You can purchase tickets here: https://nissis.com/events/monarchjazz/

Click here to buy!

Follow the links for more details on the event and how YOU can VOLUNTEER or DONATE

Senior posters due April 1-4

It has been a long-standing tradition at Monarch HS for senior families to create a photo poster to celebrate their graduating senior. Typically these posters have been displayed only at After Prom, but this year they will be on display at Monarch HS for the week leading up to Prom/After Prom. Please look here for senior poster guidelines and examples. Posters must be dropped off at the Monarch front office between April 1-4 and they should be collected April 14-17—many families re-use these posters for graduation parties. Contact monarchafterprom@gmail.com with questions.

As you may know, our students will take the State of Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Science as well as the PSAT9/PSAT10 and SAT in April. I would like to take a moment to encourage everyone to have their children take the test and to thank you for your support last year. With your support, your student can help show how well our school and the school district, as a whole, is performing. If you would like to opt out your student of any of the tests listed above, please complete this Google form.

By participating in the state assessments:

• Our educators will have access to valuable data about the performance of our students and apples-to-apples comparisons with students across the state

• Data collected helps Boulder Valley School District determine if curriculum and instruction practices are working, helping to direct resources and professional development

• The scores determine the designation the state gives our school. Currently, we are considered a performance school and we’d like to keep that designation moving forward, in part because receiving a lower designation may impact our school’s reputation and lead to additional review of our plans

• The better we do on our tests, the better our grades on sites like CDE’s SchoolView, Niche, School Grades, etc. These grades are, in part, what prospective parents/guardians use to compare us with other schools in the area -- and a pride point for our school community

Consistent with last year’s administration, our entire focus will be on supporting students as they take the test. As a result, families are asked (though not required) to arrange an excused absence from school on testing days and appropriate alternative activities of their own if their child will not be participating. Below is a specific list of the tests and which grades will be taking the tests.

Again, I would like to encourage all of our students to participate in testing this year. If you have questions, I welcome the opportunity to chat with you about this important effort no later than March 5, which is the district deadline for submitting written requests to opt a student out of testing. Click here for additional information about testing, including a general schedule of these assessments in the Boulder Valley School District, including the grades affected.

For any questions or concerns or to request more information, please contact either assistant principal Ailey Ruger or assistant principal Dr. Cara Maronek.

For students who have testing accommodations, testing slips with your students' accommodation and what room they will be testing in were sent out on Thursday, March 13th. You can reach out to Dr. Maronek if your student did not get an accommodation slip, and you feel this is an error. We will have lists on test day to make sure your student gets to the room they are going to test in case this slip gets lost before then.

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook at the lowest price of the year on Revtrak or at jostensyearbooks.com. This keepsake captures all the incredible moments of the year and is a must have for every student!

• Student Last Names A-D Aimee Dana
• Student Last Names E-Ld Ben Holloway
• Student Last Names Le-Rn Autumn Coppejans
• Student Last Names Ro-Z Jill Benisch
• Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro

Here are the upcoming college visits for the next few weeks!

Juniors and Seniors, sign up now in Naviance! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.

Questions? Ask Megan Navarro or your counselor.

Impact on Education is accepting applications for college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, many of which are renewable. Please share these opportunities with your staff, students, and their families.

Applications for the Class of 2025 are due on March 17, 2025.

Learn more

Questions? Contact Katie DiMercurio

SENIORS:

Click the button below for important dates

SENIORS! Are you thinking about paying for college?

We know many of you are applying to college, and part of that process is figuring out how to pay for it!

The first step is filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The FAFSA has undergone some big changes in the last couple years causing some confusion.

Here is an article about the FAFSA and when you should apply.

• Seating is open, no tickets are needed for entry.
• There will be a live stream of the graduation ceremony.
• Seniors are allowed to decorate their cap for graduation.
• GradImages will be on site during our graduation ceremony to take photos of the students receiving their diplomas on stage. They will email proofs for purchase to families.
  
• CU Events Center Information and Policies.

Need assistance with completing your FAFSA or CASFA application? Join us for a help session on April 9th! This session is designed to guide you through the process and answer your questions. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your financial aid! Please see the flyer here for details.

Questions: Please reach out to: careerandcollege@bvsd.org

Got questions? Email our school Grad Plus Site Lead on kelly.isom@bvsd.org

All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-

• Katie Nicholas, Athletic Department Assistant
• Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
• Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director

The Booster Club is PROUD to support our graduating seniors with 10 - $1000 scholarships annually. The deadline to apply is April 7 and recipients will be notified by the end of April. Our scholarship program is funded by YOUR memberships, sponsorships, and funds raised at the MOHI Spirit Bash!

Our Mission:

To support and enhance excellence in Monarch High School Student Organizations and Activities.

The Monarch Booster Club is a volunteer organization of parents that works to support ALL of our students through their involvement in the many activity groups, clubs and athletic programs at Monarch. The Booster Club thrives due to volunteer patrons and parents who offer their assistance to the club by becoming involved yearly. We welcome EVERYONE'S participation!

Email: monarchboosterclub@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/monarchboosterclub

Got News to Share?

If your club/team/activity has an event to promote or you'd like to recognize their accomplishments, email monarchboosterclub@gmail.com by Sunday at 4pm MT to be included in the weekly update, sent Mondays. Pictures welcome!!!

Watch Season 2, Episode 3 now!!

This week students teach the new kid how to be cool and pull a prank, but will this be the end of the road for Principal Mulligan (and are they writing me out of the show)? Tune in to find out.

Special thanks to Matt Dicarlo for helping us to film in..."The Pit of Despair"

Monarch's national award-winning newsmagazine comes out every six weeks.

CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!

This weekly broadcast showcases stories that matter throughout the Monarch community.

This student-run Instagram account highlights every Monarch event and breaks news important to our community. It's a must-follow.

Attend a BVSD parent presentation on

Digital Media and Screen Time: “The Balancing Act: Screen Time, Mental Health, & Academic Performance”

BVSD, in partnership with the Parent Engagement Network and the Digital Media Treatment & Education Center, invites families to a presentation exploring the effects of digital media and screen time on children's mental health and development. Experts Tracy Markle and Dr. Brett Kennedy will provide insights into how smart devices, social media, and video gaming influence brain development, self-esteem, academic performance, and emotional well-being.

Presentations catered by grade level are offered at various school locations across the district from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Elementary presentations offered Thursdays March 13, April 17 and April 24.

• Middle school presentations offered Wednesdays April 2, April 23 and May 2.

• High school presentations offered Wednesdays March 12, April 9 and April 30.

Event Information and dates and RSVP link: Parent Presentation Series - The Balancing Act: Screen Time, Mental Health, & Academic Performance

Asista a una presentación para padres del BVSD sobre los medios digitales y tiempo frente a la pantalla: El equilibrio entre el tiempo frente a la pantalla, la salud mental y el rendimiento académico

El BVSD, en asociación con la Red de Participación de Padres y Digital Media Treatment & Education Center, invita a las familias a una presentación que explora los efectos de los medios digitales y el tiempo frente a la pantalla en la salud mental y el desarrollo de los niños. Los expertos Tracy Markle y el Dr. Brett Kennedy brindarán información sobre cómo los dispositivos inteligentes, las redes sociales y los videojuegos influyen en el desarrollo del cerebro, la autoestima, el rendimiento académico y el bienestar emocional.

Se ofrecen presentaciones por nivel de grado en varias escuelas del distrito de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m.

• Presentaciones de primaria ofrecidas los jueves 13 de marzo, 17 de abril y 24 de abril.

• Presentaciones de secundaria ofrecidas los miércoles 2 de abril, 23 de abril y 2 de mayo.

• Presentaciones de preparatoria ofrecidas los miércoles 12 de marzo, 9 de abril y 30 de abril.

Información, fechas de los eventos y enlace para confirmar su asistencia: Serie de presentaciones para padres: El equilibrio entre el tiempo frente a la pantalla, la salud mental y el rendimiento académico

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Learning Ally Login Information for students:

LEARNING ALLY is now available for all MHS students and staff to access. This audio tool provides human-read texts for most novels and textbooks.

Student sign-in instructions: Go to https://learningally.org/

Link to BVSD Calendars

Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.

As we welcome students back into our building for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community

Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2024-2025, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.