Everitt Middle School News

Hi Everitt families,

I can't believe we are at the cusp of March. I have the privilege of speaking with our class of 2030 tomorrow during CREW to both encourage and cajole them to finish middle school strong.

On Tuesday, Family Engagement Liaison Rose Gelski and I joined community stakeholders—including Mayor Corey Stites, Jeffco staff, and local non-profit leaders—at the Wheat Ridge Coalition quarterly meeting. Alongside Wheat Ridge High School Principal Lisa Mahannah and Stevens Principal Katie Mauro, I had the opportunity to highlight our ongoing collaboration.

• Because 9th-grade course completion is a primary predictor of high school graduation, we are "front-loading" the transition process for our 8th graders. For example, our systemic approach to writing (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) aligns directly with the expectations of 9th-grade English, ensuring our students are able to hit the ground running next year.

• We are also leaning into the success of Jeffco’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which boast an impressive 94% graduation rate. While our current Tech Ed and STEM programs provide a strong foundation, we are actively planning to expand CTE pathways to offer our students even more specialized opportunities at WRHS.

On Thursday, Instructional Coach Sara Kendrick and I hosted members of the Jeffco Teaching and Learning Department for a walkthrough of our ELA classrooms. We saw everything from students making visual representations of themes from The Outsiders, determining trustworthy evidentiary sources for 7th grade research projects and writing full five paragraph essays in 8th grade GT.

I look forward to seeing many of you at next week’s PTA/Accountability meeting and on the sidelines for the basketball playoffs.

~Principal Alex

The deadline is approaching to sign up for a table at International Night. Please complete the form to save the space. Highlight the country or culture near and dear to your heart. Include a visual display, decorations, traditional clothing or costumes (optional) , and food (50 bite size pieces). This is a community event celebration and we can't do it without you!

If you have any connections with local restaurants, we will be in need of their info, because what is International Night, without FOOD??

Hi families!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Wellness Day on Thursday April 30th. Wellness Day is about exposing our students to new passions and lifelong hobbies. We are looking for parent volunteers to host sessions where you can share your skills and interests with a small group of students. What would you host? We are looking for a wide variety of activities such as sports, movement, creative activities, life skills, and unique hobbies (fly tying, hiking, photography, basic home repair, tennis, cheer, cleaning, being organized, etc.).

Please fill out the attached form if you would be interested in hosting a session. We will review the information and then follow-up. https://forms.gle/beL95wTt3LZa86xx7

We need a GIRL for Seacamp...if you are interested please contact Ms. Widtfeldt or Mrs. Gordon asap!

Next week is Return Borrowed Books Week! Please take a moment to check at home for any library books and send them back to school with your student. This national reminder helps libraries recover shared materials so they’re available for everyone to enjoy—especially students who are waiting for their next great read. Thanks for helping keep our library shelves full and accessible!

Hello parents-

It's hard to believe it's time to start thinking about spring festivities. The 6th grade dance will be on April 3rd this year. StuCo is looking for some support from our Everitt Community. The committee is looking for some adult help, as well as some treats. Please sign up to contribute. Mr. O'Connor and StuCo thank you in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AEAB29A2F9C52-62535941-6thgrade#/

On Saturday, February 28th, select students will be competing in an academic "Bee" in Denver. Students participated in a mock competition yesterday. They answered complicated and difficult questions about history, science and geography and impressed the handful of adults that were in the room. Jeopardy contestants don't have anything on these kids!

Hello Everitt Families-

We have clothing available for students who need to change, (for various reasons) and we are getting low on pants. We have a good amount of smaller sizes, but we are really in need of some that are in bigger sizes. If you have pants that are gently used, please wash them and bring them to the front office. In middle school we have kids of all sizes, so all sizes are welcome!

Click here to sign up

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The band received a generous donation from Foundation Chevrolet for $200. Smiles all around!

Mr. Alex and Ms. Rose joined the Wheat Ridge Coalition meeting on Tuesday morning at Wheat Ridge High School. Ms. Mahannah (the principal) highlighted the school's growth and achievement. Staff's focus has been centered around the success of 9th graders passing all of their classes; setting them up to graduate on time, in the four short years in high school. The Coalition is made up of school representatives, Wheat Ridge city members, community partners and businesses. The Coalition meets quarterly.

The Gone Boarding program offers an educational curriculum through the designing, building and riding of boards. Teachers Burke Edgar and Teegan Meyers want to bring the program to Wheat Ridge.

Gone Boarding would give students the opportunity to manufacture skateboards, long boards, paddle boards, skis and snowboards in the 3,000-foot manufacturing space, currently used by the school’s STEM program.

The three main goals Meyers and Edgar have for the program are bolstering enrollment through offering engaging, project-based curriculum, combining student passions with Career and Technical Education and offering access to outdoor activities for students who wouldn’t normally have that opportunity.

This all requires financial backing from private donors, local partnerships and charitable grants, not from the school budget.

“It’s a passion project because we both believe in the potential of it to be transformative for our school and our community,”- Burke Edgar.

PTA/SAC meeting 3/4 @630 Library

Late Start 3/5 9:55am

Sea Camp $1 Hat day (not required) 3/6

King Arthur Bake For Good Event 3/10

Music Department Concert @WRHS 3/11 530pm-830pm

Spirit Week 3/13- 3/19

Poetry Night 3/19 5pm Cafeteria Select Students

Spring Break 3/23- 3/27

International Night 3/31 5:30-7:30pm