“Community is more important to learning than any technique or method”

- Ralph Peterson (Life in a Crowded Place)

Thank you to everyone who was able to come to our Back to School Night this week. Parent involvement is one of the key factors and core beliefs of the Monarch High School community. Hopefully even reading the Monarch Messenger provides a way for you to feel connected and aware of what is happening at school. I produced another video you can watch to get a sense from me directly about the importance of a school community that engages parents, students, and staff (Video Link).

I also want to plug our Booster Club and School Accountability Committees (SAC). You can find out more at the Booster Club website (Click Here). If you are interested in being a part of the SAC we would love to have you join us and get more voices involved in our school planning efforts. Please email me directly (gregory.doan@bvsd.org) to get on the SAC invitation list.

It has been a great start to the year and I am truly enjoying getting to know the MoHi community.

Sko Yotes!

Greg Doan

Principal

**REMINDER-PARKING LOTS ARE NOT DROP OFF/PICK UP ZONES**

For the safety of our students and staff, please do not pull into a parking lot or administrator parking to drop off or pick up students. You can find a map of our traffic flow pattern here.

For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.

August 26th, 2023 9am-12:30pm

Our first annual Co-yo-tea is quickly approaching! Please join us this coming Saturday from 9:00am-12:30pm. We will have coffee, tea and light breakfast in the courtyard beginning at 8:30 and will start right at 9am.

Monarch High School is pleased to present Co-Yo-Tea, an event where parents can come get all the “tea” on Monarch. This event provides our Monarch High School parents/guardians of 9th-12th graders an opportunity to gain information about a series of topics that affect our learning community. Our Administration team, Counselors, Mental Health Advocates and community partners (FET, SAC and the Booster Club) have created 20 minute presentations to share our experiences and expertise about the topics listed below. We are so excited to welcome you into our building and cannot wait to see you!

Here are some of our amazing sessions that will be available to you:

• Infinite Campus, Frontline & other tools in BVSD
• Get Involved : SAC, Booster Club and FET
• A Healthy Teen Mind: Mental Health Support at MHS
• College and Career Readiness: presented by Counseling
• Vaping Drugs & Alcohol: presented by MHS Nurse
• Safety and Security: presented by SSA Brown

Click Here for more information.

Haga clic aquí para más información.

Schoology is the learning management system used in Boulder Valley School District. Some teachers use Schoology to provide access to course materials outside of classroom hours, some use it to deliver online assessments or collect assignment submissions, while others will use the software primarily as a way of communicating. Your parent account will allow you to keep up to date with all your students' activity in the system. This article will walk you through how to log in and use your BVSD Schoology account.

• Click here for instructions on how parents can access Schoology
• Click here for instructions on setting up Email Digests and Overdue notifications
  

DATE: Saturday, September 9

TIME: 8-11:00pm

TICKETS: $30 on RevTrak

GUESTS are required to complete a GUEST PASS!

The Monarch Care Closet is in Coach Dixon's office in the PE & Athletic wing of Monarch and supplies hygiene and non-perishable food items to students who are in need of those items.

Please consider donating items to the Monarch Care Closet.

Boulder Valley School District Gifted Education department is currently accepting applications from gifted-identified middle school and high school students to join our Gifted & Talented (GT) Youth Council. The purpose of the GT Youth Council is to bring together gifted-identified students in grades 6-12 to share ideas about bettering gifted education services in schools throughout the district. The GT Youth Council meets four times throughout this school year: September, October, January, and April. Students may attend meetings either in person at the BVSD Education Center or virtually through Google Meet. If your gifted-identified student is interested in applying, then please help them fill out the following form, which also has more details about meetings. Space on the council is limited. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, September 6, 2023 by 10:00pm.

Click here for the GT Youth Council application.

Students that still need a Chromebook for the 2023-24 school year should see Ms. Ailey Ruger, Office #E111, in the Administrative wing.

• Make sure to turn in your old device

• Make sure your parents have signed the Agreement Form

• IF YOU MISSED BACK TO SCHOOL CHECK IN, it is important that your student get their photo taken on September 6th, 2023. They will have their Fobs printed that day.

• You are expected to carry your FOB at all times while in the building.

• You will keep your access fob for all 4 years of high school.

• Fob Entrances :

Main Entrance (7:30a-4:30p)

Student Center Doors

Bus Loop Doors

Doors facing K8 (open at 8:00am-8:45am)

If you purchased an Athletic Gate Pass, the sticker will go on your Student ID. (See Ms. Bellacosa if you need your sticker)

**PARKING LOTS ARE NOT DROP OFF ZONES. PLEASE DO NOT PULL IN TO THE STAFF PARKING LOT/ADMINISTRATOR PARKING TO DROP OFF STUDENTS.

Traffic flow into Monarch in the mornings can present a challenge. Traffic challenges are particularly acute during the first several weeks of school. Please remember, ALL of Campus Drive is 20 MPH. You can find a map of our traffic flow pattern here.

There are color coded parking spaces:

Yellow and Numbered Spots - Staff

White Spots - Students

To obtain your Monarch HS Parking Pass:

1. Complete the Parking Permit Application
2. Pay the fee on RevTrak ($40 Jr Lot/$50/Sr Lot)
3. See the Treasurer, Miranda Bellacosa, to obtain your parking permit sticker.

Class fees are not posted until after the year begins (September) and will be paid through Infinite Campus. You can purchase the following on RevTrak: MoHi Activity Pass (which allows students to get into all regular-season games for free), yearbook, parking, and other optional items. This information can be found on Monarch’s homepage under the tab for “Parents” and then “Fees and Payments.” Here is the link for our RevTrak portal.

Purchase your 2023-24 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!

The BVSD Student Title IX Council is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year! The Council is comprised of students who are interested in collaborating with the District regarding issues of sexual violence, harassment and gender discrimination. Students participating in the council complete Title IX related projects and play an advisory role to the District with a shared goal of elevating student voices and leadership. High school students that are interested in working on the prevention of sex-based harassment and violence at school, who are looking to utilize their leadership skills, and who are passionately committed to this long-term process of change in culture and breaking stigmas around reporting are encouraged to apply here! The Council welcomes all students, regardless of their level of knowledge on Title IX.

Hey there Juniors and Seniors! Welcome back!!

Here are the upcoming college visits through September. Please check the list frequently, as colleges continue to add visits. Also, be sure to check out the Out of State College Fair, hosted by Monarch High School on October 4, 2023

Savannah College of Art & Design - SCAD - Monday, August 28, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Ohio University-Main Campus - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Villanova University - Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 11:00 AM

Seton Hall University - Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Elon University - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 2:30 PM

Regis University- Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Chapman University - Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 9:30 AM

University of Colorado Boulder - Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 10:00 AM

University of Portland - Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Hillsdale College - Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 2:30 PM

San Diego State University - Monday, September 18, 2023 - 1:30 PM

Mount Holyoke College - Monday, September 18, 2023 - 2:00 PM

University of California-Davis - Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 11:30 AM

University of Oregon - Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 11:00 AM

Northeastern University - Monday, September 25, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Arizona State University-Tempe - Tuesday - September 26, 2023 - 9:30 AM

American University - Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 10:30 AM

Oregon State University - Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:00 AM

University of Colorado Denver - Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 2:30 PM Montana State University - Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 11:00 AM

Bentley University - Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Washington University in St Louis - Friday, September 29, 2023- 9:30 AM

Dickinson College - Friday, September 29, 2023 - 1:30 PM

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.

Juniors-

It's time to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT test. This PSAT is the best practice for the SAT, which all Juniors will take in the Spring. The test is for 11th grade students only. It is similar to the PSAT 10, which current 11th graders took last spring, except that it is now in a digital format. (It will not be offered as a paper/pencil exam) The other difference is that this PSAT test can qualify 11th grade students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Go to: http://www.nationalmerit.org for more information on this program.

WHEN: Saturday October 14th, 8am-noonish at Monarch High School

REGISTRATION COST: $35.

HOW TO REGISTER: Fill out this Google Form

PAY: online via RevTrak HERE OR Bring cash or a check made out to Monarch High School to Miranda Bellacosa, our Treasurer.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 1st, 2023

SENIOR SUNRISE - Friday, September 1st at 6:30am!!!

Attention all parents of seniors!

We are looking for at least 4 parent volunteers to pick up supplies for the Senior Sunrise and set up the morning of. Parent volunteers would distribute breakfast snacks and drinks during Senior Sunrise.

If you are not able to volunteer but could help by making a donation to cover some of the breakfast costs, here is a LINK to donate. Every bit counts and our seniors appreciate your support!

Please email Megan Navarro megan.navarro@bvsd.org if you would like to volunteer.

Here is the link to SENIOR SHIRT store (link can also be found on RevTrak). Order window closes on September 5.

Hockey-style jersey is available in white or black

$58 each

Select whether you want "SENIORS" on the back or if you want to personalize the back with your "NAME" (no additional cost for personalization).

All orders will be sent to school and distributed.

Samples will be available at Back 2 School registration for sizing.

In the senior section of the yearbook, students submit a portrait of themselves for publication rather than their school ID picture. If your family chooses to use a professional photographer, it is important to schedule a photo session this summer. Please click on this link for all you need to know regarding senior photo requirements and due dates.

• 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. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Games.

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

• Darren Duplechin, Athletic Department Assistant
• Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
• Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director

2023-24 MOHI Student Handbook

2023-24 MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español)

MHS Athletics

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2023-24 MHS Bell Schedule

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MHS Forms

Coyote Cave Online Store

BVSD Illness Protocol

Infinite Campus Parent

Lunch Menus

NHS Peer Tutoring

Request a Letter of Recommendation

Request a Transcript

RevTrak

Transportation

Become a BVSD Substitute

Volunteer @ BVSD

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Learning Ally Login Information for students:

www.LearningAlly.org/Link

Student username: student bvsd email

Student password: coyotes

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

Website: https://moh.bvsd.org/
Location: 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoHi.Skoyotes

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