The Monarch Messenger
Friday, February 24, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete list of AP Exams, please click here-2023 AP Exam Dates
100 Years before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham....
In 1854, a woman named Elizabeth Jennings Graham refused to leave a segregated streetcar, and was forcefully removed. Her father sued (future president Chester A. Arthur as lawyer), she won, and was awarded money and those streetcars were desegregated.
Read more about Elizabeth Jennings' story here.
9 months before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin....
Few people know the story of Claudette Colvin: When she was 15, she refused to move to the back of the bus and give up her seat to a white person — nine months before Rosa Parks did the very same thing. Read more about Claudette Colvin's story here.
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).
MONARCH AFTER PROM EVENT
The annual After Prom event for Monarch High School’s seniors and juniors will take place following the Prom on April 29 from 11:30 pm to 2:30 am at Monarch High School. With the support of our community, parents transform Monarch into a fun-filled, late-night party with games, music, food, and prizes for more than 600 students. Tickets are only $10 per student! The committee is looking for volunteers and donations. More information at www.monarchafterprom.com
Seniors at Monarch's High School of Business's are given the opportunity to put all of their knowledge and creativity to work by developing their own businesses from start to finish.
The Coyote Gear company is a company run by seniors with a mission to unite our community through a common interest of school spirit and simultaneously enhancing our high school of business program. This company will be designing new spirit clothing for students and MoHi supporters. Please complete this little survey so that Coyote Gear Company can supply the most desired gear. Thank you for your time and support.
STATE TESTING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 12: SAT (11th graders) Due to late start, lunch will be late this day, we are sorry but we cannot stop in the middle. *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
Boulder Valley School District requires a written request to opt a student out of testing. Please submit your written request by completing this form for each student you wish to opt out of testing. Families are asked (though not required) to arrange an excused absence from school on testing days they have opted out of, and provide appropriate alternative activities of their own if their child will not be participating. If you have questions about these assessments, I encourage you to reach out to Dr. Cara Maronek or Ailey Ruger.
DONATIONS FOR TURKISH EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY
We have a few families here at Monarch who have close family connections to the disaster in Turkey. Monarch's National Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser through RevTrak where 100% of the proceeds go to a non-governmental, non-profit organization in Turkey. Please use the RevTrak link here to make a donation to help the many people who are struggling to survive in Turkey.
TITLE IX ASSEMBLY
How to report discrimination:
Our school community is committed to providing a safe educational environment where all members of our community are treated with respect. As we continue to work on creating more inclusive spaces of belonging, we want to make sure our students and families know about and have access to the BVSD discrimination reporting form. The form can also be accessed under the "Help for Students" tab located at the top banner on every BVSD webpage. Completed forms are submitted directly to the District's Equity Compliance Officer who then connects with the reporting party and works to make sure appropriate next steps are taken.
If you have any questions about the form or making a report, please contact Elizabeth Francis, Equity Counsel/Title IX Coordinator, Boulder Valley School District at 720.561.8091 or elizabeth.francis@bvsd.org.
2023 BOOSTER BASH-TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!!
The Monarch Booster Club will be hosting their Annual MoHi Boosters Bash on Saturday, March 18! This fundraiser will benefit the general fund of MoHI Boosters, which supports all clubs and activities at Monarch. This year's theme is Denim and Diamonds!
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the most prestigious national program that recognizes the exemplary work of young artists and Monarch has two students who were recognized for their outstanding artwork.
Ava Winter for receiving the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key Award in Photography.
Ash Gjestvang for receiving the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Silver Key award in Comic Art.
Congratulations to you both! WELL DONE!
Happy Friday Seniors!!
Here is your weekly update. Contact your counselor with questions.
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR WEEKLY SENIOR UPDATE
IMPACT ON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you a graduating Senior? Are you looking for additional funds for College? Impact on Education annually awards $40,000 in scholarships to BVSD students. Please be sure to check out these scholarship opportunities. Scholarship applications are due Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
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
COME AND SUPPORT OUR TEAMS IN THEIR TOURNAMENT GAMES THIS WEEK-
- GIRLS BASKETBALL vs Ralston Valley 6PM TONIGHT 2/24 @ MONARCH
- BOYS HOCKEY vs Regis Jesuit 8PM 2/28 @South Suburban Sports Complex
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS
Deadline to register and pay fee is 2/17/23 for Boys Swim and 2/24/23 for all other sports. All athletes must meet the academic eligibility requirements and have a current physical.
- Baseball
- Girls Golf
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Soccer
- Boys Swim and Dive
- Girls Tennis
- Track
The 2023 baseball season starts soon! Any prospective players who have not yet gotten any information from the baseball program need to reach out to the team's official email account: monarchcoyotebaseball@gmail.com to receive updates and communications regarding the upcoming season.
Additionally, the baseball program is looking for team managers to assist with scorekeeping and gameday operations at all 3 levels - C, JV, and Varsity. Anyone who is interested should to reach out to Coach Thompson - james.thompson@bvsd.org - for more information and details.
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 (Darren.Duplechin@bvsd.org), and Eric Gustafson (Eric.Gustafson@bvsd.org).
For a complete list of events, please see the athletics calendar on our website- MOHI CALENDAR.
Last September I attended a work-based learning conference in Denver, and one afternoon the surprise keynote speaker was Governor Polis. He wore sneakers with his suit and sat with his little dog on his lap. He spoke about the importance of supporting work-based learning in Colorado and of the work he’d done advancing legislation on things like making it easier for out-of-state transplants to transfer their professional licenses so they can get to work quickly. He shifted, mid-speech, to concurrent enrollment, and spoke at length about his strong support of giving teenagers the chance to earn free college credits while in high school. Having never worked at a school that had concurrent enrollment, I didn’t realize how prolific concurrent enrollment is in our state, nor had I any idea that our governor was such an avid, profusive fan. And just the other day I found out that he’s declared this week Concurrent Enrollment Week in Colorado. How cool is that?!
A few fun facts from the Colorado Department of Education’s Annual Report on Dual and Concurrent Enrollment reflecting data from the 2019-2020 school year (CDE hasn’t published a more recent report):
In ‘19-’20, 98% of CO school districts and 91% of CO high schools offered concurrent enrollment programs.
Nearly 40% of all high school graduates of CO public schools participated in either dual or concurrent enrollment programs in ‘19-’20.
340,181 credit hours were attempted by CO students in ‘19-’20.
Of the attempted credit hours, 98% of those hours were, in fact, passed/earned.
77% of CO concurrent enrollment students went on to college compared to 52% of students who did not participate.
Happy Concurrent Enrollment Week in Colorado, everyone!
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Vanessa Carroll
Monarch High School Grad+ Site Lead
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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
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