Thursday, October 30, 2014

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 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 

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! 


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


Friday, October 17, 2014

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!) 
 
 
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! 








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: 

 
 


Friday, October 10, 2014

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!) 

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!