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!! 

Don't miss EVENING OF EXCELLENCE!

Don't miss the 

2nd Annual

 EVENING OF EXCELLENCE 

Monday, May 12th 

Silver Creek High School 

4901 Nelson Rd 

Longmont CO 

6-7:15pm: Capstone Project displays 

and open house in the commons 

7:30-8:30pm: Project presentations 

and awards in the auditorium 

Come celebrate with our SCLA Seniors! 

Visit the booths 

and learn about each one of their projects

Hors d'oeuvres 

Four students will present in the auditorium 

AWARDS: 

2nd Annual Lifetime Leadership Award 

awarded to:

Mary Blue

SCLA Young woman and young man Volunteer of the Year 

SCLA Ambassador of the year 

Senior Capstone Project Impact Award 

We are excited to announce that 

LONGMONT MATTERS RADIO SHOW 

will be 

Broadcasting live from 6-7pm 

AM 1060 

Spring has Sprung in SCLA!

What a great evening with our SCLA incoming 9th graders at the Induction Ceremony this week!
A big thank you to our Ambassadors for all their hard work, and to our administration, Mr. Finnestead and Ms. Norris for their support.  We look forward to having the class of 2018 join us in the fall!  Please complete your retreat paperwork ASAP and drop off at SCHS in the main office. We have additional copies if needed.

If you are purchasing items from the PRIDE PACK, please drop off the order form at SCHS in the main office.  We will put the order in early next week.  When items arrive, we will call you so you can pick up at SCHS.  We hope to have everything back mid-May.

Get involved THIS WEEKEND!!  

SCLA 11 and the SCHS Athletic Department are hosting the 2nd Annual Day of Champions for SVVSD Special needs students on Saturday, April 26.  Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:30 in the large Gym.  This event is FREE and open to the public. Come and support these great students!!

LIFT OFF AVIATION DAY! 
Jamie Kirkland's SCLA Senior Capstone Project is this Saturday, April 26th from 9-12 at SCHS in the Commons.   Come learn more about aviation, win cool prizes and do some great hands-on activities.  This event is FREE and open to the public! For more information, check out Jamie's website:  LIFT OFF Aviation Day 

SCLA is helping raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Denver!  Join us this weekend as we stand outside the Walmart on 119 to ask for donations.  If you are interested in helping, contact Ms. Adams at adams_carrie@svvsd.org 

“Fiddler on the Roof” performances

 are

 Thursday-Saturday, April 24, 25, and 26 at 7:00 p.m.

 and 

Sunday April 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Silver Creek High School Auditorium.

 You can buy tickets at the door or online: 

http://www.silvercreektickets.com/

$8.00 for students and $12.00 for Adults

 ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS!

GEMS CAMP- May 3rd at SCHS 

Join SCLA Senior Jackie Reh as she hosts  her Senior Capstone Project- GEMS CAMP-
Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science

~Get behind the scenes of the chemicals in makeup with a chemical engineer!

~Get hands on with DNA electrophoresis gel and
microscopes with a biologist.

~Experiment with small robots, sensors and
magnets from Magnelab and Modular Robotics!

~No prior knowledge needed of these subjects to participate.

~Sign up today and join other middle school girls for a one day opportunity of engineering exploration.

SPACE IS LIMITED!! 

http://www.gems-camp.org/

FACE comes to Silver Creek!
FRIDAY, MAY 9th 

 For Joey Fischer's Senior Capstone Project, he is hosting a FACE Concert that will benefit the MockingBird Foundation. The MockingBird Foundation is a non- for profit that provides funding for music education for children. Face, the well known acapella group will be headlining the event. Other performers include talented Silver Creek Students.

You can buy tickets from Joey, Mrs. Kohn at SCHS or online: 
FACE comes to Silver Creek Tickets  

Mark your calendar to celebrate 

the SCLA Senior Capstone Projects 

by attending the 

2nd Annual Evening of Excellence

Monday, May 12th.

6-7:15pm Open house and tour displays in the commons

7:30-8:30pm Presentations and awards in the Auditorium 

Free and open to the public 

Love to travel?  

Join us in BELIZE  Spring Break 2015! 

Join Ms. Adams and Ms. Whiteley on this adventure of a lifetime! 

Students and parents are invited to come! 

Informational meeting at SCHS in the Library 

Wednesday, April 30th 

6-6:30pm 

or Email Ms. Adams for more info! 

This trip will be unbelizable!

Never a dull moment for SCLA!

It is never boring around SCLA!  Here's what's new!  

*Applications are closed for current 8th graders who wish to be in SCLA next year.  They may contact Ms. Adams directly to be placed on a waiting list.  

adams_carrie@svvsd.org

Silver Creek Leadership Summit 

SUMMIT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED NEXT FALL.  

Applications are OPEN 

to apply to be an AMBASSADOR for 2014-2015!  

You may apply for ambassadors if you are a current 9th, 10th or 11th grader in good SCLA standing, and have a GPA 3.0 or over. 

This year you must have:

Online application 

Teacher recommendation form signed 

Prepare a two minute presentation on SCLA for the interview portion 

Important dates:  

Applications open March 7th 

Applications closed Friday, March 28st 

Interview/Presentation- April 8.9, and 10 after school

List posted- Friday, April 11 

First Ambassador meeting- Wed. April 16 6:30-8:30pm (Vote for officers, and prepare SCLA freshman induction evening)

SCLA Freshman Induction Ceremony- Tuesday, April 22,  6-7:30pm 

SCLA Freshman Retreat- YMCA at Winter Park- Aug. 6th and 7th. 

Online application here: 

SCLA Ambassador Online Application

SCLA 12 Capstone Project Updates: 

 Unity in the Community 

Maddie Toretto has been working with the Longmont Chamber of Commerce all year for her Capstone Project.  She helped organize Unity and it was a great success last night! The evening even included a Shoutout for SCLA from  Lt. Governor Joe Garcia!   Thank you for all of you who volunteered! 

CHINESE NEW YEAR  

Chinese New Year was a big success! Shout out to Alex Bush and Nico Rembert for all their hard work to help host this event.  Over 1300 people attended and a great time was had by all.  

A member of APAL produced this video on the event: 

Chinese New Year Video

and the Longmont Times-Call had this article about the event: 

Newspaper Article

Thank you to all who volunteered to help this event!  

You chipped in over 200 hours to make this day possible for the Longmont Community! 

TERA CLUB

Taylor Strub, JP Butler and RaeAnn Pollard 

RaeAnn Pollard and Taylor Strub hosted a special assembly with their mentor JP Butler to share info on teen dating and kick off their TERA (Teens Ending Relationship Abuse) club.  They did a great job presenting to a full auditorium and discussing this important subject.  You can follow what is happening or get involved with this group here: 

Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/SafeShelterTERA

Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/safesheltertera

Instagram:

http://instagram.com/safeshelterTERA

RACHEL'S CHALLENGE 

Kristi Krings, Emilie Rembert, Karen Norris and Jade Cordova 

Emilie Rembert and Jade Cordova brought Rachel's Challenge back to SCHS for  the second year and it was a great success.  The FOR Club is meeting and looking to do great things at SCHS.  Contact Emilie for more info- or join the facebook group: 

FOR Silver Creek

Rachel's Challenge Website: 

rachels challenge

Little Dresses For Africa 

Allison Howlett and Victoria Kline hosted a Little Dresses for Africa dressmaking party on Saturday, March 1st where they were able to make over 50 dresses.  Join them again on Saturday, March 8th at Silver Creek HS from 12-4 for another round of making these simple dresses out of pillowcases for young ladies in Africa!  

Members of the community join to make dresses

Get TICKETS NOW FOR LONGMONT LEAD 

Doug Palmer's LEAD Conference will be held Saturday, March 12th 6pm at SCHS. This TEDx like conference is $10 and will feature some amazing speakers on the topic of leadership. This event is open to the public and will be a great motivational evening, networking event and time to recharge your batteries and think about your own leadership abilities. 

For information and tickets, visit the LEAD website: 

Longmont LEAD Conference

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS! 

TWO GREAT TOURNEYS COMING UP! 

Saturday, April 12

 at Twin Peaks Golf Course Senior Dalton Haase will host a tourney that will benefit A WOMEN'S WORK here in Longmont. 

More info: 

golf for A WOMAN's WORK

Monday, April 28

at Fox Hill Country Club, Andrew Rademacher-Howe is hosting a tourney to 

CHIP IN FOR NICARAGUA 

Water for villages through Rotary International and Namlo 

Contact Andrew:

aradhowe@hotmail.com

Shout Outs! 

Doug Palmer 

Jackie Reh 

Dalton Haase 

Recently featured on the "LONGMONT MATTERS" radio show (AM 1060) 

All SCLA seniors will be featured in the next couple of months Tuesday evening from 6-7. 

Listen to their podcasts here! 

SCLA Podcasts