EXPO Success and Time to be Thankful

First of all, a personal note. 

 Thanks to all of you who have sent messages / emails / cards / thoughts and prayers my way with the passing of my Dad.  It was wonderful to share with our the freshmen class Hank getting his diploma at the beginning of the school year.  I am so glad we were able to pull off that surprise, and even more grateful to have shared this event with my amazing students and co-workers.  Our family will certainly miss him.  

Thank you, Carrie Adams and family 

Here is the 9 News story of his diploma. 

 Vet Gets Diploma

Some thoughts on the recent losses at Frederick HS 

Student suicides in the past few weeks have shaken the community.  We are sad for our friends at FHS and hope to reach out to help all those in our community who may be suffering.  If you are suffering, PLEASE reach out for help!! There are many people in the SCHS community willing to help you.  You are valuable, loved and needed.   

Please be aware of these suicidal warning signs.   

• Always talking or thinking about death
• Clinical depression -- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating -- that gets worse
• Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death, such as driving fast or running red lights
• Losing interest in things one used to care about
• Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
• Putting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, changing a will
• Saying things like "it would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out"
• Sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
• Talking about suicide or killing one's self
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye

 THE EXPO WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! 

Thanks to all of you who supported our seniors and their Capstone Projects.  We have some great projects. Please look for ways to continue to support the students in their endeavors.  We can't do it without you!

 MADRIGALS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!! 

•  Volunteers for the kitchen on Saturday 
•  Volunteers on Friday after school to finish the castle set up, table set up, cleaning, and dressing
• Lastly, we need a few volunteers in costume to do ticket sales Friday or Saturday and someone to sell raffle tickets for a gingerbread castle at both shows on Saturday.

Contact Ms. Adams for more info on how to volunteer for Madrigals!! 

RABC Concessions

We have several opportunities to volunteer with winter sports concessions. Certain dates have been assigned to SCLA and it is important that we fill them.  Check out the dates and times and email Ms. Adams. 

Winter Sports Concessions 

Speaking of RABC- have you joined the Booster Club?  SCLA is an active part of RABC and they are a huge help to our program.  If every family would join RABC for $25 a  year some more amazing things could  be accomplished!   

You can join the Booster Club here: 

Booster Club  

WE ARE COLLECTING 

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS 

Rotary Coat Drive:  Coats, gloves, mittens, boots, blankets.  Drop off in the main office.

Tennyson Center- Sidney Wach's Capstone Project is working with the Tennyson Center in Denver that provides school and housing for abused and neglected children.  Toiletry Drive: 

• Liquid Hand Soap 
• Deodorant 
• Shampoo and Conditioner 
• Lotion 
• Hair Brushes and Combs 
• Body Wash 
• Hair Ties and Headbands 
• Hair Gel 

Buckets outside the attendance window for dropoff.

 

 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL 

Spring Break 2015

Still a few slots left for 

BELIZE 

Contact Sara Whiteley at whiteley_sara@svvsd.org  

Trip Info: 

BELIZE  

Looking ahead to Summer- 2016

Ecuador

Parents, students, siblings- all are welcome!  

 This will be a wonderful service learning trip with a chance for us to enjoy other cultures and volunteer to make a difference.  

This is a very affordable trip and monthly payments less than $150 per month! 

Check out our tour here! 

Ecuador Trip Info

If you are interested in learning more- complete this form and Ms. Adams will contact you. 

Ecuador Interest Form 

Informational Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 6:30pm at SCHS in D202.  



JUNIORS 

LOVE SCIENCE? 

WANT TO GO TO GREENLAND?  

 

 The Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) announces a call for applications from U.S. high school students interested in participating in field research in Greenland.

JSEP is a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported science and cultural-exchange summer program for high school students. The three-week program takes place entirely in Greenland. Participants from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland live and work together while exploring current research and completing their own inquiry-based investigations. The program includes two weeks of extensive field experiences based out of the town of Kangerlussuaq and a final week with a visit to Summit Station, the U.S. research facility located at the top of the Greenland ice sheet. Students observe scientists as they conduct research in a wide variety of fields including biology, geology, climatology, chemistry, and engineering. Students also have significant hands-on experiences in field research under the guidance of professional teachers from the participating nations.

JSEP is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the 11th grade at the time of application submittal. NSF's Division of Polar Programs covers all participant costs, such as food, transportation, lodging, and instruction for students selected to participate.

Application deadline: 9 January 2015.

More information or to apply, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/jsep.

Happy Halloween!

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the SCLA world!

First, my apologies for any confusion with concessions this past Friday.  I reused the Google form from our first concessions service time, and failed to delete the names of those who worked.   My father has been in the hospital and I think my brain just shorted out!  Thanks for your patience, and thanks to those who were able to help, either time!!

FIELD TRIPS!!  

Recently our 10th grade SCLAers went to Everest Restaurant in Longmont to taste Nepalese food and hear the owner sing and drum.  Many thanks to the mom drivers and for the students to experience eating Dal, Sag, Butter Chicken and many other foods.  We hope these experiences help our students be more comfortable trying foods they are not used to and how to be respectful of cultural differences.  

SCLA 12 took a day to head to Loveland Laser Tag for an amazing day of team-building, communication, respect, ethics and problem solving!  Each student was able to be part of a laser tag team for several games, take on the climbing wall, experience the ropes course and head to the laser maze.   The chance to work on leadership skills in a fun environment and see how they can apply these skills to their Capstone Project was the focus of the day.  Certainly one of the best field trips ever and we will continue it every year with our senior class!

Coming up! 

SCLA 10 Field Trip

 ALL SCLA 10th graders 

(In class this 

semester or next) have a field trip scheduled for

Wednesday, November 12 from 8:45-2pm 

 to the Arvada Center for the Arts. 

 This cultural day will feature some amazing hands on experiences, performances and an amazing lunch from a local ethnic restaurant.  

 Connect with all the SCLA students in your grade for an excellent leadership day!  

You must be passing ALL of your classes (no D's or F's in any course) and have no disciplinary issues to attend this field trip!!! 

Contact Ms. Adams if you have any questions. 

 Printable permission slip here: 

 SCLA 10 Field Trip Permission slip

SCLA Senior Capstone Project Expo

 Tuesday, November 18th 7-8:30pm at SCHS.  

Join our senior class as they share info on their upcoming projects. 

This event is REQUIRED for ALL SCLA students to attend (9th, 10th and 11th.)  

Parents and the public are invited.  The Expo gives you a chance to sign up to volunteer for SCLA Capstone Projects and also to participate.  There are some amazing projects that you don't want to miss!  This is your chance to not only support the seniors, but to get valuable volunteer experience as you prepare for your Senior Capstone Project!  

 

You will also receive your

 

SCLA VOLUNTEER SHIRT 

that evening.

 

It is FREE for you to pick up that evening,

 

but if you don't pick it up that night, it is $10.

Longmont Rotary Coat Drive: 

  

We are collecting coats for the Longmont Rotary Coat Drive. The Rotary Club has been doing the Coat drive for over 20 years supporting families in our area in need. You can donate clean coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, boots, blankets, sleeping bags and other winter items.  Children's coats and Extra Large items are especially needed.  There will be a drop off box in the College and Career Center by Ms. Adams door starting Monday and running through November 30th.  

OUR Center Food Drive 

The OUR Center in Longmont is experiencing a food shortage.   Please consider donating the following items.  You can drop these off in the box in the College and Career Center near Ms. Adams office.  

• Fresh Fruit 
• Fresh Vegetables
• Cereal 
• Pasta 
• Canned meat 
• Canned fish
• Tomato products 
• Gift Cards to grocery stores  

Lyons Flood Cleanup  

Lyons still needs a lot of work to get back to where it was! 

Sunday, November 2nd more work will be done. 

Volunteers MUST BE 16 years old.  

Two shifts: 

8-12:30pm 

12:30-5pm 

Contact Chum at 303-931-4012 

TUTORS!  

Longmont Estates Elementary School is looking for after-school tutors.  If you would like to volunteer your time to help out some amazing young people, contact Ms. Adams for more info.  

Concession Stand help!! 

Students needed for upcoming concession stand work at Silver Creek HS.  

Friday 12/29 6:30pm 

Tuesday 1/27 6:30pm 

Friday 1/30 6:30pm 

Email rabcconcessions@gmail.com 

for more info and to sign up.  

Basketball Tourney concession stand help after school: 

December 9-12 at SCHS. 

Contact Mr. Tonjes in the main office to volunteer for this.  

International Travel!

Looking ahead to Summer- 2016

Ecuador

Parents, students, siblings- all are welcome!  

 This will be a wonderful service learning trip with a chance for us to enjoy other cultures and volunteer to make a difference.  

 

This is a very affordable trip and monthly payments less than $150 per month! 

Check out our tour here! 

Ecuador Trip Info

If you are interested in learning more- complete this form and Ms. Adams will contact you. 

Ecuador Interest Form

Great week, SCLAers!

A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped Suzanne Zens pull off a wonderful Parent / Teacher Conference dinner on Wednesday.  The food was amazing, there was a lot of it, and we had great variety.  Thank you again from all of the staff who enjoyed dinner thanks to the awesome SCLA families!  

Tonight! 

Friday, October 16th 

 From 6-9 at the Longmont Senior Center, the Inclusive Communities Celebration. This is a great event that showcases the diversity in our community. Several of our students will be there presenting information on their Capstone Projects and volunteering.   I am humble and honored to be receiving the Community Unity Award tonight.  This award is only made possible from the great work the SCLA students have been doing the past few years.  I would love for as many of the SCLAers who can attend to be there with me when I receive the award.  This is truly OUR award!!

Trevor Bane's SCLA Capstone Project got a big boost this week with help from SCLA 10th graders!  Trevor's first two day of sales were $1306.00!  In addition to helping Beads for Life, 20% is going to Health and Ed 4 Nepal, to help a village with necessary items for schools and health care.  This great project helps TWO great organizations and you get beautiful jewelry for helping!  

The online site is still up: Beads for Life so you can still shop.  

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS! 

 

 

SCLA Senior Leadership Field Trip 

Wednesday, Oct. 22nd 8:45-2pm.   Seniors head to Loveland Laser tag for a great day of team-building, communication work, a guest leadership speaker and lunch.  Please return the permission slips ASAP to Mrs. Kohn.  

 

 

Concessions

 Friday, October 24th 8pm (THANK YOU to those who survived our last concessions volunteer event with crazy weather and lighting delay!!) Students AND Parents:  (It's fun, and I buy you food and soda!) 

Sign up here:  Concessions Oct. 24th 8pm 

 

 

SCLA 10 Field Trip

  ALL SCLA 10th graders (In class this semester or next) have a field trip scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 from 8:45-2pm.   to the Arvada Center for the Arts.  This cultural day will feature some amazing hands on experiences, performances and lunch.  Connect with all the SCLA students in your grade for an excellent leadership day!  We are in need of four parents to come along as chaperones.  Please contact Ms. Adams if you would like to join us!  

 Printable permission slip here:  SCLA 10 Field Trip Permission slip

 

 

 

 

 

SCLA Senior Capstone Project Expo

 Tuesday, November 18th 7-8:30pm at SCHS.  

Join our senior class as they share info on their upcoming projects. This event is REQUIRED for ALL SCLA students to attend (9th, 10th and 11th.)  Parents and the public are invited.  The Expo gives you a chance to sign up to volunteer for SCLA Capstone Projects and also to participate.  There are some amazing projects that you don't want to miss!  This is your chance to not only support the seniors, but to get valuable volunteer experience as you prepare for your Senior Capstone Project!  

 

You will also receive your SCLA VOLUNTEER SHIRT 

that evening. 

It is FREE for you to pick up that evening, 

but if you don't pick it up that night, it is $10.  

 

 

 

 

Longmont Estates Fall Festival needs MANY VOLUNTEERS! 

This is a fun way to get your hours AND make a difference in the community.   

 

The Fall Festival is September 25th from 12:30-4.

We need people to work to shifts 12:50-2:30 and 2:30 to 4.  

You can sign up here:  Longmont Estates Fall Festival 

Or Contact Mrs. Raehal-Brown  at   annasararaehal@gmail.com

International Travel!

Looking ahead to Summer- 2016! 

Ecuador!  

Informational meeting on our 2016 trip to Ecuador. This will be a wonderful service learning trip with a chance for us to enjoy other cultures and volunteer to make a difference.  

Informational Meeting on Wednesday, October 29th 

7-7:30pm  in Room D202.  

This is a very affordable trip and monthly payments are at $141 per month! 

Check out our tour here! 

Ecuador 2016 

Shout out to our SCLAers- Mikayla Gaffney,  Darah Gaffney,
  and Brock Dykema and all the other SCHS Cross Country runners headed to state!  GOOD LUCK! 

Shout out to our Boys Soccer Team, our Girls Softball Team and our Girls Volleyball Team, all going on to playoffs! 

Shoutout to our Band and Orchestra- outstanding concerts this week! 

Know someone doing something awesome? 

Share it with Ms. Adams 

here: 

Shout Out Form

 

 

OCTOBER NEWS

Upcoming events- Mark your calendar! 

Parent / Teacher Conference Dinner- 

SCLA is providing dinner for the staff on

 Wednesday, October 15th

Thanks to Suzanne Zens for organizing this.    

We still need a lot of food!! PLEASE HELP!  

Sign up here:  SCLA Italian Dinner  

The Compassion Project

 Trevor Bane's SCLA Capstone Project includes a "Beads for Life" sale during Parent / Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 15th from 2:30-7pm.  The SCLA 10th graders are assisting on this project.  There will be wonderful beaded items for sale that night, and you can also purchase items online here:  SCLA Beads for Life Marketplace  Do some early holiday shopping AND make a difference in the lives of people in Uganda! 

SCLA Senior Leadership Field Trip 

Wednesday, Oct. 22nd 8:45-2pm.   Seniors head to Loveland Laser tag for a great day of team-building, communication work, a guest leadership speaker and lunch.  Please return the permission slips ASAP to Mrs. Kohn. 

Concessions

 Friday, October 24th 8pm (THANK YOU to those who survived our last concessions volunteer event with crazy weather and lighting delay!!) Students AND Parents:  (It's fun, and I buy you food and soda!) 

Sign up here:  Concessions Oct. 24th 8pm 

SCLA 10 Field Trip

  ALL SCLA 10th graders (In class this semester or next) have a field trip scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 from 8:45-2pm.   to the Arvada Center for the Arts.  This cultural day will feature some amazing hands on experiences, performances and lunch.  Connect with all the SCLA students in your grade for an excellent leadership day!  We are in need of four parents to come along as chaperones.  Please contact Ms. Adams if you would like to join us!  

 Printable permission slip here:  SCLA 10 Field Trip Permission slip

 SCLA Senior Capstone Project Expo

 Tuesday, November 18th 7-8:30pm at SCHS.  

Join our senior class as they share info on their upcoming projects. This event is REQUIRED for ALL SCLA students to attend (9th, 10th and 11th.)  Parents and the public are invited.  The Expo gives you a chance to sign up to volunteer for SCLA Capstone Projects and also to participate.  There are some amazing projects that you don't want to miss!  This is your chance to not only support the seniors, but to get valuable volunteer experience as you prepare for your Senior Capstone Project!  

 Do you know something awesome about an SCLA student?  

Let us know! Use our  Shout out form 

Keira Hook and some of the SCLA Ambassadors made dinner for the Soup Angels for HOPE.  Great job making a difference in the community to assist the homeless.   

Evans Etcheverry helped with the tech for the "Woman's Work" Luncheon.  The person in charge mentioned- "That is the first 9th grader I would ever hire!"  Great job Evans!  

Jacob Boettcher was selected to serve on the City of Longmont Youth Council.  Congrats Jacob, we know you will do great!  

Thank you SCLAers!

A big SHOUTOUT to Melissa Gambirasi for taking on the role of RABC Parent Rep.  Thanks to the many of you who replied with offers to help after I groveled and begged!   Thank you for your willingness to help, it takes a lot of hands to make SCLA successful.  THANK YOU!

Thank you to the great folks who helped at Friday's Homecoming football game in the concession stand.  We had a wonderful time melting in the tiny room and the lightning delay was quite the adventure!  If you missed  the fun, don't worry, another opportunity is coming up soon! 

 Upcoming Events: 

  PARENTS: 

Share your career with students during lunch at our FRIDAY FORUM! 

Every Friday we have Friday Forum during lunch- a chance to meet with members of the community and learn about their careers and academic path. 

 If you are interested in speaking during a Friday Forum sign up here! 

Friday Forum  

STUDENTS:

Come have lunch in the College and Career Center and visit with local leaders to learn more about your future choices.  On Friday, September 26th we welcome TODD GILES, a software developer with GOOGLE. Sign up for A or B lunch in the Counseling office. Space is limited!  

We are excited to host the 

SILVER CREEK LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 

THIS Saturday, September 27th from 9-4pm at SCHS

This summit will be conducted by JP Butler and the staff at Quantum Leadership and will be a great day of training, fun and activities.  You will receive a certificate after completing the summit making this a great addition to your college resume.  

$5 payable to SCHS 

Space is limited for this amazing day.  Sign up now at: 

SCHS Leadership Summit 

 Parent / Teacher Conference Dinner 

SCLA Students and Parents are hosting dinner for the SCHS staff during P/T Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 15th. We are hosting "Italian Night!" 

We need many volunteers to bring food- main dishes, salad, bread,  and desserts: 

Sign up here: Parent / Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Ups

Or contact Suzanne Zens- the Dinner Coordinator -twinstaxi@msn.com

SCLA Football Concessions Part 2!

Friday, October 24th 8pm to close it's SCLA's turn to run the concession stand.  

The more the merrier!  

Sign up here: 

Concession Stand Volunteers  

International Travel 

Switzerland Leader Summit: Summer 2015 

  We extended registration!!!  

Prices go up on October 1st IF there is room. 

Registration Deadline: September 30th

Tour site:  Switerland Student Leader Summit 

Belize- Spring Break 2015 

Mrs. Whiteley is leading the tour and Ms. Adams is traveling along.  This is an "adventure" tour and will be very different than the Student Leader Summit tour. 

Prices also go up October 1st!! 

Tour site: 

Belize Spring Break 2015

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