February 23rd

Weekly newsletter for all things EHS

Community Update from Principal Griffin

Dear Erie High School families,

I enjoyed another great week at Erie High School. With just three weeks remaining until Spring Break, this is an important time for our students to maintain heightened focus on their learning and growth. I am grateful for your partnership in supporting your child’s success.

This week, we concluded our winter sports season. Congratulations are in order for all of our winter sports programs for their successful campaigns. I am proud of the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes competing in swimming & diving, girls & boys wrestling, and unified, girls, & boys basketball - you all showed tremendous growth and determination throughout the season!

Good luck to the Erie High School Vex Robotics teams that will be competing at the Colorado state championships on March 1st and 2nd at Kent Denver High School. Three Erie High School teams will be competing at the state level against the top 32 teams in Colorado, with a chance to earn a spot to compete at the Vex 2024 World Championships in April. Good luck to teams 3742A, 3743C, and 3743Z in this high level of competition.

We are also just under two weeks away from the debut of the 2024 Erie High School Theatre Department’s spring musical production of Catch Me If You Can. Our students and teachers have been working hard throughout the winter to prepare for what will surely be an outstanding performance. Students and families interested in attending one of four shows between March 7-9, please visit the EHS Theatre ticket webpage.

Monday, February 26th is the official start of the spring sports season. We expect well over 300 Erie High School students to compete in at least one spring sport. Good luck to our student-athletes participating in girls soccer, girls tennis, girls golf, track & field, boys lacrosse, and baseball this spring.

Tuesday, Erie High School is hosting an informational session for eligible seniors for a new program designed to help students engage in college-level courses following their 12th-grade year ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment) is available to students who have completed 9 or more credits of concurrent enrollment or have AP test scores equivalent to 9 credit hours (college coursework) during their four years in high school. If you're intrigued and eager to learn more, we invite you to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 5-6pm in the Tiger Den, where we will discuss the ASCENT program, eligibility requirements, and provide insight into its unique features. You can also find more information on our SVVS ASCENT Webpage.

I am very proud of the great work of our students both in and out of the classroom thus far in the school year. The community support we receive for our academic, athletic, performing arts, and extracurricular programs is outstanding, and plays a vital role in the success of our students. I hope that you and your family enjoy a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Josh Griffin

Erie High School Principal

Senior Celebrations

The students at Erie High have so many skills, talents, and successes, and we want to celebrate them! Complete this form to tell us about your recent celebration or success.

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Sophia Braga

🌟 Sofia has been awarded the prestigious presidential scholarship from Colorado Mesa University, showcasing her dedication and excellence in academics.

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Eric Prinkki

🎉 Eric has been accepted into CU Boulder to delve into integrative physiology studies. His passion for health and wellness drives him towards his dream of establishing his own chiropractic practice post-graduation.

Yes! SVVSD Community Event come to our self advocacy workshop Workshop design Date and time - join us! thursday february 29th 2024 5:30 pm location SVVSD Learning Services center 401 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont registration required during our time together families will learn what is self advocacy and why it is an important set of skills to develop? what are some real world examples of self advocacy? how to build your own communication tools! target age: 2nd-10th graders

Growing Up in Public

Join Dr. Devorah Heitner for a conversation on “Growing Up in Public”, presented by DTS and SVVS Parent University on March 6 from 5:00-6:30

If you’ve ever said “I’m so glad my teenage years weren’t shared for the world to see,” this talk is for you! With social media and constant connection, the boundaries of privacy for children are stretched thin.Growing Up in Public shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world.

Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. She is delighted to be raising her own teenager and she lives with her family in Chicagoland. You can follow her on Substack and on Instagram @devorahheitnerphd.

RSVP to attend https://www.svvsd.org/departments/professional-development/parent-university/

Registered attendees will receive a copy of Devorah’s book “Growing Up in Public”

Upcoming Parent University Sessions

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February 27, March 6, and March 11

St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children.

Join us for our upcoming sessions:

February 27: Adolescent RISE; the development of adolescence 10-25 (presented by Nick Thompson) – Virtual via Zoom
March 6: “Growing up in Public” (presented by Devorah Heitner) – Frederick High School
March 11: The Student Perspective: The Power of Self-Advocacy (presented by Yes! Ambassadors) – Westview Middle School

Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and register for upcoming events

We will be having our annual Hearing and Vision Screening on Friday, March 1st during A1 and A2. We will be screening all 10th graders (& New to District Students), calling them to the Library Alphabetically over the intercom.

SAVE THE DATE

Erie High School Prom 2024 Under the Sea Saturday, April 13th, 2024 8-11 pm downtown aquarium, denver, co details can be found on the class of 2024 and 2025 schoology pages

more details are coming!

Please Consider Helping with After Prom

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EHS After Prom 2024 is Saturday, April 13th!!

Here is a link to our website (video as well) with tons of pictures and ways you can get involved.

*** We need business sponsors (link to sponsors) to help provide activities, food and prizes.***

This special event is completely free for our juniors and seniors!! We have been fortunate in past years to have the support from organizations and community members like you, and we are hopeful this year will be no exception. Please donate on our website or reach out to eriehsafterprom@gmail.com for more information.

Hispanic Education Foundation

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The Hispanic Education Foundation is hosting a Dinner Night Out at Chipotle on Main on Wednesday, 3/13 from 4-8pm. We would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this event (attached flyers have been approved by the Ed Foundation for distribution). All funds raised support HEF Scholarship recipients. If you need more information about HEF, check out our website at: https://heflongmont.com/.

Counselor Corner

Counseling Update

Counselors are finishing up their last meetings with rising seniors. If your counselor has not met with your rising senior, they will be sending a pass for your child soon to review their progress toward graduation.

Scholarships/Internships/Opportunities

2024 SVVSD Local Scholarships screencast for the instructions and scholarship packet.

Gold Star Financial Award (Due Date: March 1st) https://www.peointernational.org/
Elevations Foundation Scholarship Link (Due Date: March 1st)
The Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants 2024 Scholarship (attached below) (Due Date: March 1st)
Healthcare Careers Scholarship (attached below) (Due Date: March 15th)
Dave Stone Scholarship (attached below) (Due Date: March 20th)
SIM Women Colorado Link (Due Date: March 29th)
County Clerks Association 2024 Annual Scholarship (attached below) (Due Date: March 29th)
Career Week for GIRLS - Transportation&Construction Link (Due Date: March 30th)
Erie Optimist Club Scholarship Link (Due Date: April 7th)
Bright Futures (Must live in Weld County) Link (Due Date: May 15th)