www.theacademyk12.org December 2008
The Academy
Wildcat Pause
The Community Newsletter
Pursuing Truth, Wisdom, and Excellence through
Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Self-Control, and Courage
Administrative Staff The Academy Sends One of its
John Kaufman
Executive Director
john.kaufman@adams12.org Own to the All-State Choir
Michael Barile A First in Academy History!
Operations Director By Bobbi Wilson, Choir Director
michael.barile@adams12.org
Dr. Mark Langston Congratulations to Susan McKenzie
High School Director
mark.a.langston@adams12.org (class of 2010) for being the first person
Jennifer Wilson
Junior High Director
from The Academy to be selected to the
jennifer.l.wilson@adams12.org
Colorado All-State Choir. Susan was
Mitzy Lurvey
Elementary Director selected from over 2,000 juniors and
mitzy.lurvey@adams12.org
David Zukin seniors around the state by a rigorous
Activities/Athletic Director
david.h.zukin@adams12.org audition process. (Choir story contin-
Rhonda Appleton-Webb
Dean of Students
ues on p. 4)
rhonda.d.appletonwebb@adams12.org
Calendar
December 1-5 Holiday Gift Shop 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Inside this Issue
(Multi-Purpose Room)
Executive Director Letter.............3
December 1 Board Meeting 6:00 PM
Elem. Director Letter....................4 (Library)
HS Director Letter........................4 December 2 College Financial Aid Meeting 6:00 PM
Elem. Academic Achievement..5-7 (Multi-Purpose Room)
Volunteer Updates.....................7-8 December 8 Wildcat Athletic Booster Club Meeting 7:00 PM
(Multi-Purpose Room)
Secondary Finals Schedule..........9
December 16 Secondary Band, Orchestra & Choir Concert 7:00 PM
Journalism Info.....................10-11
(Big Gym)
Clinic News/NHS.......................11
December 17 Elementary Band & Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
Announcements.....................12-13 December 18 Quarter 2 Ends
Basketball Info...........................14 December 19 NO School - Teacher Work Day
Cookie Dough Update................15 December 22-January 2 NO School - Winter Break
Parent Updates............................15 January 5 NO School - Teacher Work Day
Lunch Menu...............................16 Check our website for the most up-to-date information! www.theacademyk12.org
The Academy Mission Statement
Pursuing Truth, Wisdom, Excellence
The Academy’s mission is to assist families in developing
exemplary citizens by equipping students with core
foundational knowledge enabling them to be culturally
literate, prepared for college, and virtuous in character.
We accomplish this through a rigorous curriculum of
traditional content taught in a safe environment.
Election Results Bode Well For Charters, Academy
Additional Support Provided By Electorate
By John Kaufman, Executive Director
The election season just (an organization which monitors Two measures -3A (Mill Levy
completed indicates broad support for legislation related to charter schools), Override) & 3B (Increase Bonded
charter schools from the voters. there remains in the legislature a Indebtedness)- were voted upon lo-
Both presidential candidates strong group of legislators supportive cally. The Adams 12 Five Star School
spoke out in favor of charters. Prevail- of charter schools. District chose to include The Academy
ing candidate Barack Obama stated The two top leaders of the in the proceeds of 3A, and exclude
several times that he favors education Colorado House and Senate are both The Academy from the proceeds of
programs “that work.” In one cam- favorable towards charter schools. 3B. 3A passed and 3B did not.
paign appearance in Ohio, Mr. Obama Terrance Carroll is the new Speaker of Please know that we at The
outlined his specific support for char- the House. Peter Groff is the President Academy are grateful to all of you
ter schools. We anticipate that, given of the Senate. Both won the Friend Of parents (and voters) for your continued
the success of charters in Colorado Charters award in 2006, given by the support of the educational program
and across the country, Mr. Obama Colorado League Of Charter Schools. here.
will be supportive. Finally, the results of school As always, I am available to
In Colorado, the newly elected funding questions before the elector- discuss these or any other issues of
State Legislature should remain favor- ate in the Adams 12 Five Star School interest to you:
ably disposed to charter schools. Ac- District were specifically favorable to John.Kaufman@adams12.org or (303)
cording to Parents For School Choice The Academy. 289 – 8088 x-110.
StudentS of the Month
October & November
The October Students of the Month are, left to right: Jared Tavenner, 3rd
grade, Mrs. Laughlin’s class, Catalina Zamora, 2nd grade, Mrs. Hoen’s
class, Cara Comerford, Kindergarten, Ms. Hahs’ class, and Justin McGrego,
1st grade, Ms. Barth. They went to Red Robin on October 21st.
For November, these kids went to T.G.I. Fri-
day’s with Miss Lurvey on November 11th.
From left to right: Trevor Weschler, 6th grade,
Mr. Rosenstein's class; Kanok Vannavong, 5th
grade, Mrs. Vlad's class; and Joel Franco, 4th
grade, Miss Ranniger's class. 3
From the Desk of the Elementary Director
By Mitzy Lurvey
I hope all of our students day and we try to get them outside ful pictures of your children! We have
and families are refreshed after the for lunch recess if at all possible, so students who love to read! Already
Thanksgiving holiday. It was nice to appropriate winter-wear is appreciated. our bulletin board is full and we have
have a few days off, but now we enter As you know, pick-up is sometimes had to take pictures off in order to put
into one of the busiest times of the very chilly and our Colorado weather more pictures up. I’m so proud of our
year. It’s very easy to get distracted is very unpredictable, so warm coats readers! A word to those who haven’t
by the hustle and bustle of the holiday are appropriate every day. read all of their books yet-Winter
season and the short month of De- Congratulations to our stu- Break is right around the corner and a
cember. If your student is to enjoy a dents who made High Honor Roll, great time to read, read, read! To those
productive, successful December it’s Honor Roll, Academic Recognition, of you who already have or have had
very important for him/her to have and/or Perfect Attendance for the first their picture on the bulletin board, I
a consistent study time at home and quarter of our 2008-2009 school year! hope reading has become a habit you
plenty of rest during this busy time. Well done! Keep up the good work! will have for the rest of your life! Try
As the weather turns cooler, Those students who did not make it reading something you wouldn’t nor-
please remember to send your student in the first quarter have three more mally read. How about a good book of
to school with the proper winter at- quarters to work hard and receive the poetry?
tire. Please consider putting hats and recognition they deserve. You can do Please have a happy, healthy,
gloves or mittens in each back pack it! safe holiday and we will see you next
so they are readily available should Parents, I hope you have no- year!
the need arise. Fresh air and exercise ticed the reading bulletin board in our
are important parts of your student’s main hallway with all of the wonder-
Notes from the High School Director – Primarily B-flat and A-sharp!
By Dr. Mark Langston
Welcome to December! no excused absences except for those final semester grades. I look forward
I hope your Thanksgiving medically documented by health pro- to publishing a long list of Honor Roll
break was spent relaxing with friends, fessionals – or by prior arrangement attainees.
family, and perhaps provided some with me. Traditionally, the only allow- December can be an intense
time for food and football. As Thanks- ances I make are for family emergen- academic month. Take advantage of all
giving has passed and winter break ap- cies. Please plan accordingly. Most the extra time the teachers are offer-
proaches, I want to thank all who are exams count for 10% to 20% of your ing during school – and after school.
part of this great Wildcat family, and grade. The examination schedule for Successful students seek the help they
wish everyone a relaxing and enjoy- the week is printed elsewhere in this need to learn the material well.
able holiday season. issue. This is the first year the semester Enjoy the family time, and
I’d like to point out to you actually ends prior to the winter break. return in January to continue the hard
that December 15th through Decem- Know that the 2nd semester begins work. I look forward to reporting to
ber 18th are final exams – for which when we return. I wish all of you very you great academic successes for the
attendance is mandatory. There can be good scores on your exams and great first semester.
(Continued) Choir Mem- days the first week of Febru-
ber, Susan McKenzie to ary to rehearse together with
All State their conductors and to pres-
She had to sing a ent two concerts on Tuesday,
classical-style solo, dem- February 3, 2009, one at 2:00
onstrate her knowledge of p.m. and the other at 7:30
music theory as well as music p.m. Both concerts will be in
reading-skills. Only approxi- Fort Collins at the Lincoln
mately 350 singers were Center, 417 West Magnolia.
chosen to fill three choirs: a Reserved seating tickets are
men's choir, a women's choir available for $12 for adults
and a mixed choir. Susan will and $6 for seniors and chil-
be singing Soprano I in the dren under 12. Tickets may be
Women's Choir. ordered by phone, 970-221-
All-State Choir mem- 6730; by fax, 970-416-2725;
bers will learn their music or by mail, using the order
4 independently, then meet at form provided to the directors
CSU in Fort Collins for three and participants.
Elementary Academic Awards
1st Quarter 2008-2009
KINDERGARTEN Nicholas Swanson Keelan Hanger Academic Recognition Miss Napoli Kelly Song
Perfect Attendance Emily Weiland Elias Hanger Miss Hill Clayton Barrow Conner Sides
Mrs. Gomez Marissa Zamora Kerra Hendrickson Warner Becher Brandon Boston Mrs. Cathcart
Sean Baker Nicholas Zimmerman Miranda Hermosillo Abbygail Martinez Isabella Busnardo Dominique Adam
Hadley Coughenour Mrs. Abrahamson Caden Hill Luke Munson Peyton Doyle Kirsten Boone
Jacob Deaser Ryan Carlson Alexus Manning Miss Napoli Kianna Duran Isaiah Deaser
Matthew Gabel Lauren DiFraia Michael McAndrew Givanni Montalvo Devin Fan Carson Eitel
Aden Holt Christopher Doerr Israel Padilla Alcaraz Miss Barth Jacob Gambell Braxton Elsen
Trent Kitterman Mia Griego Maia Rodriquez Jose Lucero Gary Hernandez Amanda Garcia
Alexa Krueger Zoe LeBouef Tanner Showers Jacob Marcus Caitlyn Herrera Allyson Horvath
Gianna Liuzzi Tate Long Annalyse Silletto Corey Kennedy Mikayla McMillin
Katie McCleskey Kael Mericle Mara Stone Honor Roll Hailey Manglos Ryan Paswaters
Ashlee Ronquillo Jordan Peterson Karliegh Wattier Miss Hill Peyton Maybon Abby Risma
McKenzie Stricker Hunter Regan Jade Arndt Julia Miranda Ally Ritterholz
Connor Sutterfield Jonathan Sabin 1ST GRADE Trent Crook Emma Saurini Grant Smith
Nicholas Swanson Juliette Sabre Perfect Attendance Grace Hendrick Vika Shykhet
Emily Weiland Donaven Stines Miss Hill Samuel Iacovetto Conan Schuringa Academic Recognition
Nicholas Zimmerman Jack Stone Delaney Adam Anthony Javalera Mason Solmos Mrs. Hoen
Mrs. Abrahamson Amanda Tanner Warner Becher Kourtnei Mandelko Sidney Wilson Cheyanne Baros
Ryan Carlson Faith Torres Jaelynn Carreon Michaela Martich Noah Zylstra Katelyn Hamby
Lauren DiFraia Petra Wilson Trent Crook Christopher Miller Miss Barth Trinity Ornelas
Trent Finnegan Ms. Hahs Anthony Javalera Luke Morelli Zaeley Aldrich Gabbie Power
Avery Lankford Addison Cirbo Kourtnei Mandelko Precious Ornelas Celeste Archuleta Miss Smith
Zoe LeBouef Lilyanna Daoud Austin Mesnard Ryan Otten Kara Atchison Robbie Bauderer
Kael Mericle Myles Garcia Christopher Miller Adaya Richmond Taylor Beverlin Cameren Castillo
Hunter Regan Brandon Greenwall Luke Morelli Emily Skinner Mina Brockman Emma Ritterholz
Juliette Sabre Viviana Torres Anna Oliver Miss Napoli Jeremy Dussault Elise Ronquillo
Faith Torres Emily Skinner Rebecca Anderson Cordelia Hanger Albert Tamayo
Ms. Hahs High Honor Roll Miss Napoli Gillian Chamberlain Aliyah Lopez Mrs. Cathcart
Sasha Archuleta Mrs. Gomez Clayton Barrow Gabriela Delgado Cole McAndrew Ryan Paswaters
Jack Blackstock Ethan Arroyo Isabella Busnardo Sienna Dreher Justin McGregor Ally Ritterholz
Cara Comerford Brandon Bieske Gabriela Delgado Quinton Gorsh Natalie Meenach Grant Smith
Lilyanna Daoud Hadley Coughenour Sienna Dreher Caleb Hamrick Geno Pedigo
Carly DiFraia Ethan Davila Kianna Duran Maria Rivera Lucas Stierle Honor Roll
Benjamin Fadden Matthew Gabel Devin Fan Alexa Workman Abigail VanDyke Mrs. Hoen
Keelan Hanger Jodin Hassell Gary Hernandez Miss Barth Kylie Ard
Kerra Hendrickson Trent Kitterman Hailey Manglos Madison Anderson 2ND GRADE Makenzie Bettis
Maia Rodriquez Gianna Liuzzi Peyton Maybon Alyssa Bugarin Perfect Attendance Titus Camero
Annalyse Silletto Katie McCleskey Julia Miranda Isabel Castaneda Mrs. Hoen Samantha Duran
Sarah Risma Emma Saurini Matthew Ehmann Cheyanne Baros Declan Hanger
Academic Recognition Ashlee Ronquillo Victoria Shoykhet Jaci Franco Holden Becher Evan Holt
Mrs. Abrahamson Gavin Smith Mason Solmos Orson Lankford Kayleigh Comerford Zachary Owen
Daniel Grachev Connor Sutterfield Miss Barth Jami LeBouef Samantha Duran Savannah Padilla
Katie Tanner Mrs. Abrahamson Isabel Castaneda Cole McNeely Sabrina Hall Miss Smith
Ms. Hahs Trent Finnegan Matthew Ehmann Desiree Montano Declan Hanger Kaylee Brinkman
Anjelina Lyons Alyssa Glimm Cordelia Hanger Rachel Nguyen Evan Holt Nathan Dooley
Avery Lankford OrsonLankford Biranna Taylor Jacob Konarski Kamille Galant
Honor Roll Gretchen Marty Jami LeBouef Brandon Rivera Alasia Garcia
Mrs. Gomez Gracie Sommers Jacob Marcus High Honor Roll Ashley Sampson Madison Glasmann
Andrew Aubry Ms. Hahs Cole McAndrew Miss Hill Zachary Vigil Juan Loera
Sean Baker Sasha Archuleta Justin McGregor Jordan Burnett Catalina Zamora Preston McMurtry
Jacob Deaser Jack Blackstock Rachel Hguyen Kristina Heath Miss Smith Conner Sides
Aden Holt Janalynn Chittarath Lucas Stierle Jarad Kane Devon Brown Mickenzie Simon
Jordan Javalera Cara Comerford Brianna Taylor Ty Keller Madison Glasmann Alaina Sundling
Ian Klimowicz Carly DiFraia Abigail VanDyke Anna Oliver Ian Godwin Mrs. Cathcart
Alexa Krueger Benjamin Fadden Hassan Shahzad Juan Loera Dominique Adam
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McKenzie Stricker Alyssa Fujiwara Aidan Trujillo Elise Ronquillo Kirsten Boone
Elementary Academic Awards-continued
1st Quarter 2008-2009
Isaiah Deaser 3RD GRADE Mrs. Laughlin Tasha Herrera Jessica Carlson Joseph Fricke-Sansone
David Deluci Perfect Attendance Ben Caviness Makayla Howard Rachel Godwin Rachel Godwin
Hunter Edelen Mrs. Mendez Trenton Dixon Jakob Miller Seth Hill Krystal Jensen
Carson Eitel John-David Bauer Aric Montoya Ciara Shirey Julee Huff Abigail Lucero
Kaylie Gabel Sawyer Cirbo Anna Steward Krystal Jensen Ashly McMurtry
Evan Griego Natalia Delgado- Honor Roll Zachary Zimmerman Zach Liuzzi Isabelle Melendez
Allyson Horvath Antillion Mrs. Mendez Kaylie Zulke Isabelle Melendez Alex Rodriquez
Emily McCleskey Aimee Doerr John-David Bauer Miss Usrey Aubrie Scherbarth Aubrie Scherbarth
Mikayla McMillin Jarod Frye Natalia Delgado- Caden Coniff Cole Sheehan Dominique Simon
Dane Olson Tasha Herrera Antillion Zack Klimowicz Dominique Simon Joleena Strange
Samantha Otterson Makayla Howard Aimee Doerr Britni Lane Ashley Song Marissa Velasquez
Ryan Paswaters Damian Luna Alexandra Hamrick Elizabeth Munson Alise Trujillo
Mason Scoggin Katelyn Marcus Hope Hendrick Lucas Nguyen High Honor Roll
Emilee Younger Jeremiah Martinez Katelyn Marcus Angel Pedigo Academic Recognition Mrs. Silva
Jakob Miller Genesee McNeely Zander Troutman Mrs. Silva Samantha Crandall
High Honor Roll Emma Omid Eric Michael Kately Warren Kaitlyn Baker Jaelyn Gabel
Mrs. Hoen Ciara Shirey Blake Olson Kortney Wattier Riley Brugger Shiyan Juarez
Holden Becher Miss Usrey Emma Omid Mrs. Laughlin Evan Carlson Mitchell Perez
Kayleigh Comerford Caden Coniff Donovan Ramm AJ Arroyo Dalton Hooker Bradley Plemons
Sabrina Hall Brooke Cordova- Sara Shahzad Ana Horvath Autumn Naranjo Sierra Scoggin
Alisa Heinrich Jackson Jacob VanDyke Garrett Johannsen Averi Sampson Samantha Swanson
Danika Hooker Austin Crumbaugh Miss Usrey Katelyn Meenach Isaiah Sanchez Miss Ranniger
Jacob Konarski Olivia Duran Emiko Boyer Chloe Regan Ian Schumacher Nicole Alexander
Cate Litke Meaghan Greenwall Brooke Cordova- Samantha Ross Cody Streifel Bridgette Archuleta
Gregory Manzanares Clayton Hall Jackson Jared Tavenner Miss Ranniger Cameron Boyer
Michaela Moxley Ethan Hanson Austin Crumbaugh Emily Veno Hayden Brown Oriana Chavez
Brandon Rivera Andrew Hoese Elisa DeLorenzo Cisco Fernandez Leianna Ehmann
Ashley Sampson Zacary Klimowicz Clayton Hall 4TH GRADE John Fountain Raeanne Glimm
Zavier Trujillo Britni Lane Patrick Hansen Perfect Attendance Miranda Gonzales Alexis Loera
Zachary Vigil Lucas Nguyen Ethan Hanson Mrs. Silva Zeshan Sadiq Natalie Lucero
Aubrey Wuthrich Angel Pedigo Makayla Hermanski Kaitlyn Baker Wyatt Walshe Leia Vadeen
Catalina Zamora La’llea Ryan Taya Mendez Riley Brugger Aleigha Garcia Zakary Williams
Miss Smith Mandy Stricker TJ Roberson Evan Carlson Mrs. Allan Mrs. Allan
Katelyn Adams Jakob Strom Mandy Stricker Ashlee Carreon Chantal King Jessica Carlson
Julia Archuleta Zander Troutman Noa Vogel Nathan Collins Julee Huff
Kailey Atchison Noa Vogel Mrs. Laughlin Samantha Crandall Honor Roll Raezelle Maestas
Amanda Bieske Kortney Wattier Olivia Arjona Jaelyn Gabel Mrs. Silva Ashley Song
Nichole Boyer Mrs. Laughlin Wyatt Crider Dalton Hooker Ashlee Carreon
Devon Brown Andres Javier “AJ” Melise Davis Rick Nguyen Nathan Collins 5TH GRADE
Alexa Bugarin Arroyo Emma Deere Brandley Plemons John Newlon Perfect Attendance
Leila Daoud Melise Davis Ian Hall Gabrielle Sabre Gabrielle Sabre Mrs. Kitterman
Joseph Finch Trenton Dixon Keith Keller Sierra Scoggin Claire Schuringa Keegan Aldrich
Ian Godwin Kyle Krueger Kyle Krueger Sophia Steward Sophia Steward Donminique Gurule
Jared Peterson Kasey Mericle Aidan Marquez Rylee Younger Rylee Younger Gabrielle Hamrick
Kelly Song Jared Tavenner Leah Marty Miss Ranniger Jonas Zylstra Kaylie Jensen
Mrs. Cathcart Emily Veno Kasey Mericle Cameron Boyer Miss Ranniger Alyssa Omid
Caitlyn Bassett Hannah Regan Audry Brown Alison Archuleta Deja Ornelas
Erika Cordova Academic Recognition Irina Shchiglinskaya Oriana Chavez Audry Brown Eden Weisz
Braxton Elsen Mrs. Mendez Rayhaan Webb Colton Clingman Colton Clingman Rosalyn Wong
Amanda Garcia Damian Luna Hannah Weiland Leianna Ehmann Joel Franco Mrs. Vlad
CJ Kennedy Jeremiah Martinez Alexis Loera Jenna Koon Cailey Angell
Chris Moss Estevan Quintanilla High Honor Roll Leia Vadeen Joshua Wright Brandon Apps
Jack Powers Miss Usrey Mrs. Mendez Wyatt Walshe Mrs. Allan Jade Balili
Abby Risma Camren DiFraia Sawyer Cirbo Zakary Williams Dylan Azarcon Alex Contreras
Georgia Swanson Olivia Duran Wesley Edelen Joshua Wright Zandy Boone Emily Marcus
6 Meaghan Grenwall Jarod Frye Mrs. Allan Jasmine Chittarath Morgan Skipworth
Audrey Herrera Taiven Aldrich Kendra Davila Kaylee Stricker
Elementary Academic Awards-continued
1st Quarter 2008-2009
Bryanna Wattier Keegan Aldrich Deja Ornelas Celyn Whitt Christian Moxley
Andrew Zavala-Franco Carlos Chavez Mrs. Vlad Academic Recognition Timofey Schiglinski
Mrs. Alexander Kaitlyn Cranor Kanok Vannavong Mr. Rosenstein Jenni Sides
Jared Abrahamson Nicole Crider Mrs. Alexander Marcus Bugarin Haley Wattier
Kayla Duran Dominique Gurule Jared Abrahamson Kinsey Franksain Mrs. Hannah
Greg Kutek Gabrielle Hamrick Mariana Boyer Emily Herrera Josh Chedsey
Matthew Lloyd Damian Howard Haley Cordova Mariah Owen Ty Stines
Emily Marty Javier Lucero Mikayla Gambell Tiana Rodriquez Louis Vadeen
Jennifer McFadden Seth Ross Robynn Griffis Erin Scott Antonette Franco
Joshua Walker Kevin Salazar Kaylee Kennedy Mrs. Hannah Mrs. Gerig
Edie Schumacher Ariel Sundling Emily Marty Carley Giron Taylor Bauer
Eden Weisz Jennifer McFadden Rachel Giron Ryan Boyer
Academic Recognition Mrs. Vlad Angel Hernandez Miranda Hopkins
Mrs. Kitterman Jade Balili 6TH GRADE Savannah Kutek Josh Lucero
Courtney Barnes Zainab Hashem Perfect Attendance Brysen Montgomery Makayla Marcus
Ciera Bernal Breaire Petri Mr. Rosenstein Winter Parker Kaleb Martin
Emma Cusack Arianne Shipp Emily Bennigsdorf Seth Rivera Abby Miranda
Isabella Gonzales Zachary Spears Jessee Buck Zanna Smith Tim Nguyen
Kaylie Jensen Kaylee Stricker Alyssa Frye Parker Terry Alaina Nicholson
Isaiah Montalvo Bryanna Wattier Emily Herrera Melody Vigil John Penaflor
Alyssa Omid Mrs. Alexander Ariyona Loera Mrs. Gerig Vincent Ross
Amelia Scull Joey Bauderer Nick Risma Daniel Castaneda Rebecca Smith
Mrs. Vlad Brittany Boston Erin Scott Katrina Daiz-Haynes Celyn Whitt
Cailey Angell Olivia Garrity Jenni Sides Kendall Keller
Brandon Apps Devin Jensen Trevor Weschler Katie Stirling High Honor Roll
Hanna Litke Kameron Korbe Mrs. Hannah Mr. Rosenstein
Zackary Ritzman-Hinman Greg Kutek Baylynn Aragon Honor Roll Alyssa Frye
Mrs. Alexander Al Martin Brittany Cordova-Jackson Mr. Rosenstein Nick Risma
Shelby Bolduc Edie Schumacher Winter Parker Stephanie Belz Trevor Weschler
Kayla Duran Zariah Troutman Zanna Smith Emily Bennigsdorf Mrs. Gerig
Michael Finch Louis Vadeen Jessee Buck Morgan Davis
Calvin Gardner High Honor Roll Miranda Venezuela Devan Caswell Dyani Dussault
Joshua Walker Mrs. Kitterman Lyndsey Werner Alexandra Falagrady Kaylee Huntley
Brittany Burnett Mrs. Gerig Ariyona Loera Rachel Otten
Honor Roll Haley Clark Morgan Davis Sarah Lynes
Mrs. Kitterman Kaylee Irtenkauf Abby Miranda Ryan Moss
November Wildcat Pause Correction
Quarter 1
Levi Gardner High Honor Roll
Volunteering for December I should be current on hours, so if you
Please check the website for the most are wondering how many you have, please
up-to-date information and opportunities. email me for a total. If you have any ques-
Also look for weekly updates sent to your tions, please email me at:
email from Joy. Risa.Rich@adams12.org. I hope to see you or
Thanks to all who donated their time hear from you soon!
to the Clean-Up Day in November. We had a The 36-Hour List can be found on the fol-
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great turn out! lowing page.
36-Hour Volunteer List
Hughes, Bob & Courtenay Valenzuela, Leonard & Britt, Jeff Adam, Jim & Julie
390.50 Louise Chavez 55.90 40.75
Salazar, Joseph & Kathie 84.00 Finch, Ross & Jettie Hendrickson, Joel &
272.80 Hopkins, Keith & Katrina 53.50 Kerry Dargen
Moss, Gregg & Britta 83.50 Lazare, Michael & Mary 40.75
225.90 Penaflor, Dominic & 49.83 Steward, Todd & Toni
Ross, Anthony & Thera Margaret Abrahamson, Richard & 40.37
216.95 81.00 Danielle Doerr, Dennis & Sandy
Owen, Chad & Leilani Torres, Darrell & Vicki 49.00 Rossi
169.50 81.00 Kennedy, Doug & 40.00
McGiboney Miller, Betsy Lucero, Randy & Clarissa Johnson, Jessica (Mueller)
& Matt Miller Veronica 48.91 40.00
139.25 80.00 Stierle, Scott & Teresa Usher, Dennis & Marcine
Smith, Steve & Karyl Smith, Tim 47.50 40.00
138.16 77.75 Eitel, Joe & Michelle Boston, Fred & Sabrina
Risma, Ken & Suzy Street, Jerry & Jennifer 46.50 39.65
137.48 76.00 Gambell, Michael & Herrera, Thomas & Mary
McFadden, Robert & Trowbridge, Tim & Sue Kimberly 39.58
Diane 75.75 46.42 Doyle, Kevin & Elizabeth
123.00 Herrera, Cari Warren, Doug & Karen 39.51
Crook, Larry & Christania 74.25 46.00 Hasse, Dale & Julie
121.64 Maes, John & Sonya Cordova, Judas & Rachel 39.25
Loera, Tia & Juan 66.50 45.70 Jester, Pamela
121.50 Duran, Rick & Kim Bouman, Bruce & Kathryn 39.07
Zylstra, Edo & Christi 62.75 44.00 Spears, Jon & Shana
111.75 Stricker, Steve & Linda Kelley, Ken & Sheri 38.16
McMaster, Mark & Trieva 62.33 44.00 Goyins, Bruce & Joleen
104.20 Peek, Michael & JoAnn Marty, William & Linda 37.75
Grachere, Yelena & Alek- 61.76 44.00 Kutek, Stan & Colleen
sey Grachev Ard, Doug & Heather Moxley, Michael & 37.25
95.00 61.73 Michelle Chris Cranor & Whitney
Lozen, Sherel & Jeremy Clark, Kindra 44.00 Trulove-Cranor
Sabin 60.91 Greenwall, Aaron & Beth 36.95
93.75 McKittrick, Wade & 43.50 Elsen, Nate & Monica
Veno, James & Stacey Bethany Bevelin, Pearl & Todd 36.88
90.33 60.00 43.17 Hall, Teresa
Horvath, Gary & Inna Cirbo, William & Sherri Glimm, Michael & Sheryl 36.20
88.08 59.50 42.24 Throw, Henry & Ranelle
Miranda, Van & Donna DiFraia, Jason & Summer Peterson, Randy & Merri 36.00
87.50 58.26 41.85
Gilleland, Paul & Vicki Loyd, Hilda & Cecilia Reyes, Stephanie
87.00 Martinez 41.50
57.50
The Holiday Gift Shop will be held from
December 1st-5th from 8:00 am-4:00 pm in the
8 Multi-Purpose Room.
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Check out Business
Advertising Opportunities
on p. 11
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From the Health Office of nasal drainage or a persistant cough. Stu-
By Marjolene Rose, R.N. dents are allowed to have cough drops at
Do you want to know secrets for good health school so please provide them for your child
for your child? A good breakfast, rest, and exercise as needed.
can be your child’s ticket to good health and the ab- The District Policy regarding communicable
sence of illnesses. disease is based on the desire that your child recov-
Flu season is here and we have seen quite ers as quickly as possible and does not expose other
a number of students with upper respiratory and students to the illness. In general, if you are unsure
stomach-related illnesses. Here are a few guidelines whether or not to send your child to school, you
for keeping your children at home. Please keep your should keep your child at home for a day and call
child at home if: your healthcare provider for advice.
1. Your child has a temperature of 100 We have also seen quite a number of students
degrees or higher. with pink-eye or conjunctivitis. Students that have
2. Your child is vomiting or has diarrhea. been diagnosed with this should have 24 hours of
3. Your child has a diagnosis of strep throat. antibiotic treatment before returning to school. Please
Your child may return to school after 24 hours encourage your child to wash their hands frequently
of antibiotic treatment. if they have this condition.
4. Your child has a common cold. Please
keep your child at home if your child has a lot
National Honor Society’s Schedule
Mandatory meetings for all members of the National Honor Society will be held the
first Tuesday of each month at 3:15 p.m. in Mrs. Cantwell’s classroom (215):
December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, and May 5
Officers’ meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month, also in Room 215:
December 16, January 20, February 10 (exception), February 17, March 10 (exception),
March 17, April 21, and May 19.
CandyGrams will be delivered Friday, February 13. Pie-in-the-Eye is scheduled for
March 18. Spring Induction will be held May 12.
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The Academy Choir traveled to
KOSI 101 FM Radio Station on Upcoming Concerts!
Wednesday, November 19. The choir sang and Secondary Band, Orchestra
& Choir
their performance was taped to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 16th 7 PM
during December on the Murphy and Denise
Morning Show. The choir will get their sched- Elementary Band &
Orchestra
uled air date soon. Ms. Wilson and the choir are Wednesday, Dec. 17th 7 PM
very excited about this opportunity to perform
on the radio.
Got Brownies?
The Wildcat Council for Musical Excellence is looking for parents to donate desserts
for sale at our Secondary Band and Orchestra concert on Tuesday, December 16th.
Please contact Mr. Kemp if you can help out!
Thank you to the many contributors who made Homecoming Week possible!
Thank you to the Student Council members for all your hard work and dedication!
Ms. Donkin loves you!
Thank you to the following people who helped organize a successful Powder Puff game: Kristie Beck,
Rhonda Appleton-Webb, Joy Vigil, Chris Dixon, Sean Stubert, Chris Brown, Dave Zukin, Bernie
Manker, Burke Edgar, Stephen Huddle, Ghislain Sabre, Chase Richter
Thank you to Betsy McGiboney Miller, OPT, and class sponsors for your help with
Homecoming Harvest.
The Homecoming Assembly was so awesome due to the performances by our Poms Squad,
Cheerleaders, Drama Department, Percussion Ensemble, and the Football Squad’s Dance!
Special thanks to Pam Jester, Cindy & Elias Garcia, Melissa Loos, Joy Vigil, and Isaiah Deetz for
Homecoming Set-up. Thanks to Junior High Student Council and Patty Baechler for organizing and
running the Coat Check.
A special thank you to the following people for your support with the Homecoming Dance:
Anne Deese, Mark Langston, David Zukin, Jennifer Wilson, Chris Dixon, Sarah Richards, Ghislain
Sabre, Valorie Glaser, Joy Vigil, Kayla Speer, Guadelupe Anguiano, and the many wonderful parent
volunteers.
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Announcing the new Family Literacy Resource Corner!
Come to the Elementary Literacy Room #171 (across from Uniform Exchange)
for things families can do to promote reading and writing at home.
During the first Saturday of every month, NEED CHILD CARE DURING
from 4:00 pm-10:00 pm, The Academy
receives 15% of all dinner profits at WINTER BREAK?
The Academy After School
Program is open for full-
time care, 7 am-6 pm
Jason’s Deli is located in the Mainstreet
area at Flatirons Mall! Make it a monthly Check it out on The Acad-
treat for your family and support The
Academy! All procedes will support emy’s Web Page,
Academy Technology.
(After School Care) for
details & schedule.
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Cookie Dough Update
The Academy sold $33,701.00 worth of cookie dough. Our school receives $16,850.50!
Elementary students helped to raise money for Mad Science, Student-of-the-Month Lunches, 5th Grade Civil
War Speaker, and much more! Our secondary students helped raise money for Homecoming, Prom, Clubs,
Sports Programs, and more! Thank you Academy students and parents for helping to make this years fall fund-
raiser a huge success!
The following students won the daily drawing prizes:
3rd Grade - Natalia Antillon - AMC Movie Gift Card
8th Grade - Alyssa Hansen - AMC Movie Gift Card
1st Grade - Anthony Javalera - AMC Movie Gift Card
Kindergarten - Marissa Zamora - AMC Movie Gift Card
8th Grade - Aaron Dudymott - Dave & Busters Gift Card
8th Grade - Aimee Britt - Dave & Busters Gift Card
1st Grade - Isabella Busnardo - Dave & Busters Gift Card
1st Grade - Gillian Chamberlain - Dave & Busters Gift Card
10th Grade - Gabrielle Nunez - Dave & Busters Gift Card
2nd Grade - Evan Griego - Dave & Busters Gift Card
5th Grade - Emma Cusack - Dave & Busters Gift Card
8th Grade - Aimee Britt - Nuggets Tickets
9th Grade - Elias Garcia - Nuggets Tickets
3rd Grade - Caden Coniff- Mammoth Tickets
3rd Grade - Donovan Ramm - Mammoth Tickets
Ms. Cathcart’s class sold $2,024.00 more than any other class or group. They will receive a pizza party.
Notice To Academy Parents
A recent vandalism incident in the school has made it necessary for us to underscore the importance of
supervising your children while you are attending events at the school. We have noted that at times, siblings
of students that are involved in extra-curricular and other events at The Academy are present in the hallways
of the school without supervision. This can lead to mischief and damage, both accidental and intentional.
For the safety and security of the school, and your students, please see that they remain with you when
not specifically attending supervised activities. At no time should elementary students be present on school
property after school hours without the supervision of a parent. Secondary students may not supervise el-
ementary students, including siblings, on school property at any time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
John Kaufman
Executive Director
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools
The Academy
11800 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80031-5097
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