Welcome Back, RAPTORS!

It's time to get back to work, SCLAers! 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

2nd Annual

SCLA Family Pool Party!

When: Monday, August 25th, 2014 from 7-9 pm

Where: Sunset Pool

1900 Longs Peak Avenue

Longmont, Colorado 80501

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There will be a potluck dinner. Each grade level needs to bring the following food items:

Seniors: Dessert

Juniors: Soda , Water, Gatorade

Sophomores: Side Dish / salad

Freshmen: Main Dish

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$10 dollars per family

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 

Wednesday, August 27th
5:30pm 

TRAVEL MEETING! 

Wednesday, August 27th @ 5pm- D202 (Mrs. Kohn's room) 

(Before Back to School Night) 

Join Ms. Adams as she takes a group of students on: 

THE INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION SUMMIT TOUR 

JUNE 2015

Explore how culture, history and politics impact education systems throughout Europe.   We will discover the unique challenges that each country faces and the innovations being developed to change the future of education.  

Summary  

Join other students in Davos, Switzerland for a two-day leadership conference.  You will hear from Sir Ken Robinson, one of the world's foremost thought leaders on creativity in education, attend expert-led workshops and get a chance to creatively solve a pressing issues in global education. 

Itinerary

• Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
• Day 2: Barcelona
• Day 3: Barcelona
• Day 4: Barcelona
• Day 5: Barcelona • French Riviera
• Day 6: French Riviera
• Day 7: French Riviera • Lake Como region
• Day 8: Lake Como region • Davos
• Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
• Day 10: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
• Day 11: Depart for home

If you are interested, please email Ms. adams_carrie@svvsd.org 

 to 

RSVP to attend this informational meeting.  

Support for Nepal 

 Join us Thursday, August 21st, 6:30pm at the Everest Restaurant 

2130 Main Street, #15) 

 Hear Jaget Gurung speak on his community in Nepal. This will be a fascinating look into the Nepalese culture and enjoy native food.  $10 per person.  Please RSVP to Ms. Adams if you wish to attend. For more info, watch this video clip of the upcoming documentary.  http://www.gofundme.com/KumariSustainability

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!! 

Volunteer at the Festival on Main Street  

Friday, August 22nd!  

Help "A Woman's Work" with the face painting booth and the fishbowl game.   Five Volunteers needed from 6:00-8:30 and 8:30-10.   Sign up on Ms. Adams office door in the new College and Career Center at SCHS.  

SCLA PRIDE PACK! 

Did you order SCLA gear last spring?  It is in Ms. Adams office. Stop by and pick it up!  

9th graders- were you unable to attend the SCLA Leadership Retreat?  Come by Ms. Adams office and pick up your SCLA t-shirt!  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27

 IS THE
SILVER CREEK LEADERSHIP SUMMIT!  

Hosted by Quantum Leadership 

This will be an amazing day of leadership learning and fun!  

~Details coming~

    

RETREAT TIME!!!

IT IS RETREAT TIME!!!!  

I hope you have had a great summer!  I am looking forward to a wonderful year.  The retreat is right around the corner!  I know many of you have emailed me questions- hopefully this info will help, and I am back in town and will be able to access my email for any questions and concerns. 

Here is more info:  

YMCA at WINTER PARK 

Registration- Wednesday, August 6th from 9-10am at SCHS.     

You can complete paperwork,  and make payments (total retreat cost is $100- many of you paid in full or paid $50 deposit.)  IF you have any medical issues please be prepared to visit with CINDI LINDSEY, our SCHS health clerk to make sure we have all the info we need. 

The school is NOT open due to construction- we do NOT have access due to building permits etc...  THERE WILL BE NO RESTROOM OPEN prior to boarding the bus.  Please plan accordingly.  

BRING A SACK LUNCH!!! We will eat when we arrive in Winter park.  

PACK LIGHT!  We are gone ONE NIGHT and the bus has limited storage areas.  You do not need pillows, blankets, towels, all these items are provided by the YMCA. 

Suggested packing list: 

• GREAT ATTITUDE!!! 
• change of clothes 
• pajamas 
• personal bathroom needs (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc) 
• sweatshirt for evening 
• small flashlight 
• rain poncho (just in case!) 
• sun screen / hat / water bottle 
• shoes to hike in (not flip flops) 
• medications need to be checked in with Ms. Lindsey  (health clerk)
• Be careful with your electronics, phone etc. It is your responsibility to take care of things and SCHS is not responsible for loss.  

We return to SCHS on THURSDAY AUG 7th around 7pm.   We will call as we get closer so you can be in the parking lot to  pick up.  

 Looking forward to our great retreat!! 

Back in the daily grind!

LEADERSHIP 

at 

SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

IT'S WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO! 

SCLA is excited to begin the 2013-2014 new school year.

We know this year is going to be one of our best ever! 

 A quick overview of our students: 

Total SCLA students:  305 

Total SCLA students who open-enroll at SCHS: 104 

Breakdown by grade: 

12th: 45 students 

11th: 55 students 

10th: 90 students 

9th: 105 students 

We continue to grow which gives us an increased opportunity to do good  in our community, and give our students the chance to find their strengths, work on their weaknesses, and build skills that will benefit them for years to come.   

This program's success is a testament that schools, students, parents, teachers, businesses and communities can work together and make great things happen.  

Thank you to all of you who continue to support this program and we look forward to meeting the 105 freshmen families that have joined us!   

Upcoming events:  

Join us as we say goodbye to a wonderful summer and hello to a great new school year!  This is a fun family event. 

 Bring your lawn chairs and meet and greet SCLA teachers, ambassadors and other students and their families. 

 See the upcoming volunteer opportunities and learn more about some of the Senior Capstone Projects that you will be able to participate in! 

Monday, August 26th 7-9pm 

Sunset Pool 

$10 per family 

Potluck Dinner 

9th grade- main dish for 12 

10th grade-dessert for 12 

11th grade- bottled water, soda or gatorade- 12 pack 

12th grade- side dish for 12 

Paper products  and plasticware will be provided 

Click this link to add what you food you are bringing to the pool party! 

Pool Party Sign Up

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Wednesday August 28th

 Freshmen parents and New Students to the district: 5:30pm in the Auditorium 

All other parents: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

FALL CONCESSIONS

SCLA is part of RABC (Raptor Athletic Booster Club) 

and we have the opportunity to earn money by working concessions at some of our fall sporting events.  These are a couple hour slots for adults- but this year your student can volunteer with you! 

The dates needed are: 

9/4 Boys soccer 4-7 

9/11 Boys soccer 4-7 

9/13 Boys football - Varsity at Lyons HS 

6:45-8:45 

9/24 Girls Volleyball 4:30-6:30 

9/26 Boys soccer 4-7

10/10 Girls volleyball 4:30-6:30 

To sign up for these dates, go to this link: Fall Concessions Sign Up

and SCLA is holding a space on these dates.  

If you have any questions contact Ms. Adams 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  

Want to go places?  

Join Ms. Adams on the adventure of a lifetime!! 

Costa Rica- Spring Break 2014 

Peru- Summer 2014 

There is still time to sign up for these amazing adventures!  

Spend 7 days during Spring Break in Costa Rica kayaking, hiking, ziplining, seeing volcanoes, amazing beaches, and sea turtles.   Work with local students and get a game of soccer in with the kids.  

This trip includes EVERYTHING including hotel, airfare and three meals a day.  PARENTS and other siblings are welcome to come along! 

Check our trip site out for more information! 

Costa Rica Info Site

No summer plans yet?  

Join us in early June for the "Bucket-list" trip!! 

PERU!! 

9 days in this amazing country seeing everything from amazing monasteries, marketplaces and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.  We will spend two days working with local villagers and students blending amazing adventure with service learning.  Parents and siblings welcome.  

Check out our PERU site for more information! 

Peru Summer 2014