Parent / Teacher Conference Week

Thanks to all the students and parents that made CHINESE NEW YEAR such a great success! We could not do this amazing event without the great work of many volunteers! 

It was a great event with over 800 people attending! Thank you for your hard work! 

This week is Parent/Teacher Conference week.  Ms. Adams is out of town, if you need to make an appointment with her, please email her for a time after March 4th.

We are also in charge of food for Parent/Teacher Conference night on Thursday.  Our "Theme" is crockPot Soups, salads, bread and dessert.  It is an easy, yummy meal for the teachers to enjoy while taking a break during conference time.   We are still in need of more soups and salads!  Please sign up today at: Parent/Teacher Conference SCLA Food  Please pass the word along that we are short food and need to round up some more volunteers!  THANK YOU in advance for all your hard work to help our teachers and staff out! 

Thursday, Feb. 27th is also UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. SCLA is a big supporter of this event, and SCLA SENIOR DANNY BISHOP is putting this event together for his Senior Capstone Project.  Juniors volunteering at this event need to "dress to impress!" and make sure they are there during their sign up times. 

Happy February!

It's hard to believe that it is February already.  This year is flying by!  

Here is a quick update on each grade level: 

12th GRADE CAPSTONE ACTION PROJECTS 

The SCLA inaugural class of 2013 is volunteering over 1260 hours to the community just this year to complete their projects! 

The class of 2013 is working hard to complete their projects this spring.  Some of our projects are still in need of financial help to complete.  We are appreciative of our sponsors McDonalds and Longmont United Hospital for their help.  If you would like to sponsor contact Ms. Adams or Mrs. Kohn.   Some of our specific needs are:

• Marly and Lina need some help finding a company to either donate or help with the cost of cement for playground area at the YMCA -
• Jack is looking for sponsors for holes for the golf tournament that will help Emergency Family Assistance here in Longmont. 
• Austin and Kailee are hosting a four Saturday soccer camp in March for kids at Columbine Elementary and help covering the cost of T-shirts and trophies.
• Valarie and Anthony want your old shoes as they work with Soles4Souls.  Boots, flip-flops, high heels, you name it, they can take them! Drop off shoes at SCHS, or let us know and we can pick them up.  
• Austin and Noah want your extra change! Help Peace and Service for Africa with your spare change this month.  Drop off at SCHS. 

Soon, volunteer opportunities will be listed here for Senior Capstone Projects.  

SCLA 9, 10 and 11- PAY IT FORWARD! 

Volunteer for these projects so others who follow you will volunteer for your projects. 

Mark these events on your calendar and join us for the following SCLA Capstone Projects! 

• Clarissa is working with LiveWell Longmont and the Healthy series begins this month!  Join Clarissa at the Longmont Library on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th from 6:30-8:30,  Watch the movie "Weight of the Nations" followed by a panel discussion on the obesity problem in the US. 
• Chase is bringing Rachel's Challenge to Silver Creek High School! Come to SCHS on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19th at 6pm in the Auditorium for the parent meeting.  More information to come. 

In addition to their capstone projects the seniors are putting together a project to teach Critical and Creative Thinking from the BIG SIX to Blue Mountain 4th graders in February.    These students are truly leaders in our community! 

Much much more in the works!  

A shout out to our outstanding SCLA 12 teacher, Lauren Kohn, for all the hard work she does with this group.  

11th Grade SCLA 

Want to volunteer? We are looking adults to help students write resumes and then go through a "mock"  interview.  

Feb. 12 & 13 for resume writing 

Feb. 26 & 27 for interviews

12:45-2:15

Contact Ms. Adams or Ms. Forbes to volunteer  

• 11th graders are working with Blue Mountain, EagleCrest and Indian Peaks Elementary Schools to teach the BIG SIX Leadership Skills of Ethics, Communication, Critical and Creative thinking, Respect, Vision and Teamwork to 5th graders. 
• Students are working on their ideas for their Senior Capstone Action Projects! They have some great ideas and we are excited to double our number of SCLA students doing projects next year, and double the volunteer hours that are given to the community by these great students. 

10th Grade SCLA 

Want to Volunteer?  We need drivers on FRIDAY, FEB. 8th 10:30-12:30 to drive to Boulder to Ras Kassas Ethiopian Restaurant to learn more about the food and culture.  We will cover your lunch for your help! 

Contact Ms. Adams to volunteer

• Students wrapped up their American Culture projects this past week.  We had a great look into own culture and history as we get ready to plunge into a look at cultural commonalities with other countries.  We enjoyed our AWARD WINNING LIBRARIAN PHIL GOERNER AND HIS WIFE LYNN share their experiences with their humanitarian work in Zambia. 
• Students this month will get a chance to learn about the Chinese culture as we have guests teach us Chinese Calligraphy.  Students will then have the opportunity to volunteer at the CHINESE NEW YEAR celebration held here at SCHS on SATURDAY, FEB. 23.  SCLA helps sponsor this event!  It's free and open to the public and will feature amazing things like the Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations, music and food.  Last year over 500 people attended this event, so please join us. 

9th Grade SCLA 

Thank you to Jason Lathrop, teaching this semester, and to Jean Gurule, who taught last semester. 

• Freshmen are getting their feet wet in SCLA beginning their personal websites/digital portfolios.  
• Students are preparing their Anti-bullying presentations to work on presentation skills and speaking skills. 

We will always post opportunities for volunteering here.  If you know of any opportunities in our community, please let us know and we will post them.  

Contact Carrie Adams for anything listed below at 

adams_carrie@svvsd.org 

• PARENTS: - We need all of SCLA parents to join RABC (Raptor Athletic Booster Club) They are a huge supporter of SCLA and assist the entire school in so many ways.  It's easy and your money goes right to work for the students. You can join  for $20.  If you are already a member of RABC, be sure to list SCLA as one of your activities!   Click here for more info.  RABC 
• PARENTS/ INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS-  SCLA is beginning the SCLA Leadership Foundation Board!  It is a volunteer group of parents, business leaders and students joining together to build our program.  Together we can gain momentum, gather corporate sponsors and give our students even more "real world" experiences.   If you are interested in helping us get the foundation off the ground, and are willing to meet once a month for 7am meetings, WE NEED YOU! Come to an informational meeting on THURSDAY, MARCH 7th at 7am at SCHS in the main office conference room.
• STUDENTS:  Applications are being accepted to be part of the Therapeutic Riding Center Teen Leadership Program.  This is an amazing program.  You must be between 15-18 (Applicants can be 14 but must turn 15 by August 2013) More info by clicking here:    Teen Leadership Program   

• STUDENTS: CHINESE NEW YEAR celebration  needs you!  Feb. 23 at SCHS.   

SCLA AMBASSADOR CORNER

Want to be a leader of leaders? 

Willing to do the extra work? 

Want to make a bigger impact during your time at SCHS and in SCLA? 

Ambassadors may be for you!

IMPORTANT DATES: 

 

APPLICATIONS FOR 2013-14 AMBASSADORS

• Monday, March 4th Applications open  
• Friday, March 15th  All applications must be submitted by 2:15pm 
• NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED  
• April 15th-April 19 Interviews 

All CURRENT SCLA AMBASSADORS MUST RE-APPLY 

More details coming soon 

 THANK YOU TO OUR SENIOR CAPSTONE ACTION PROJECT SPONSORS 

 

This week in SCLA / MLK Day

CREEK WEEK has been a great success!  Thanks to all who have participated in getting the word out to 8th graders about attending Silver Creek HS in the fall!  We had around 280 8th graders at SCHS today taking a tour from our SCLA Ambassadors group and enjoying a movie put together by Ms. Olson.

You can watch the video here:  SCHS Freshman video 2013

We will have COURSE INFORMATION NIGHT on Wed. Jan 23 from 6:30-8 at SCHS.  If you know of 8th graders coming to SCHS or still trying to decide, please remind them of this meeting!

SCLA gives Terri Ward inaugural Lifetime Leadership Award 

On Tuesday, January 15th at halftime of the SCHS/Niwot girls basketball game SCLA was pleased to award Terri Ward, longtime SVVSD teacher and coach the Lifetime Leadership Award.  Terri is currently mentoring two SCLA seniors, Valarie Allman and Anthony Emberley with their capstone project of soles4souls.  Terri has been a wonderful example of our BIG SIX leadership skills and we were very pleased to have her as the first ever recipient of this award.   The next award will be given in January of 2014 with nominations beginning in  September of 2013.  

 

Read more on this event at BOCO Preps. 

Terri Ward Lifetime Leadership Award  

MLK Jan 21 2013 

Volunteers needed to help out at the MLK event at SCHS on MONDAY JAN 21 1-4pm

• Set up (12:00-1:30) 
• Participate in remembrance march and help open the event up (12:30-2) 
• Usher (12:30-2)
• Photography/ video (12:30-2 and 2-4) 
• Clean up (3-4:30)

NHS hours - and a great activity to be a part of for your SCLA website!  Let Ms. Adams know if you can help!

SPONSORSHIP for SCLA CAPSTONE VOLUNTEERS!

 Thank you to McDonalds and Longmont United Hospital for being our first sponsors of the SCLA capstone projects.  We still are in need of a few more sponsors to help fund these projects.  Contact Ms. Adams at adams_carrie@svvsd.org to find out how you can get involved!




 

We have a few concessions slots to fill: 

1/22 6:45-close Girls Basketball 

1/25 6:45-close Boys Basketball 

2/8 6:45-close Boys Basketball 

2/15 5-7 Boys Basketball 

Go to the link below and sign up! 

SCHS Concessions Sign Up

SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT VOLUNTEERS!   

Are you interested in helping the seniors with their capstone projects?    Ms. Adams can help connect you with the senior that needs your help.    Stop by and sign up on her door.


PARENTS! 
LOOKING FOR  A WAY TO HELP SCLA GROW?
Volunteer on the 
SCLA LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION BOARD 

SCLA is beginning the SCLA Leadership Foundation Board!  It is a volunteer group of parents, business leaders and students joining together to build our program.  Together we can gain momentum, gather corporate sponsors and give our students even more "real world" experiences.   If you are interested in helping us get the foundation off the ground, and are willing to meet once a month for 7am meetings, WE NEED YOU!  Contact Ms. Adams for more  details. 

CONGRATS TO OUR SENIORS! 

Our SCLA Seniors continue to shine as they prepare for the next step of their lives. 

SCLA is proud to be a part of their success! 

Valarie Allman- Stanford University -Athletic Scholarship -Track and Field

Marlyssa Chhay- University of Northern Colorado- Scholarship 

Kailee Cox- University of Colorado- President Horace M. Hale Academic Scholarship 

Anthony Emberley- Colorado School of Mines- Academic and Football Scholarship

Hannah Foster- Arizona State University- Academic Scholarship

 Noah Grolnick- Duke University

Allie Houghton- Ozark Christian College 

Jonathan Ibarra- Oral Roberts University- Scholarship  

Payton Peterson- Live TV Director and Business Entrepreneur

Austin Rankin- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology- Athletic scholarship - Soccer 

AND MORE TO COME!!! 

 

Back in action!

Welcome back to school! 

 

THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO MADE SNOWFLAKES FOR SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.  

We sent a large package of beautiful snowflakes to show our love and support in their time of difficulties.  

We have a few concessions slots to fill: 

1/15 6:45-close Girls Basketball 

1/22 6:45-close Girls Basketball 

1/25 6:45-close Boys Basketball 

2/8 6:45-close Boys Basketball 

2/15 5-7 Boys Basketball 

Go to the link below and sign up! 

SCHS Concessions Sign Up

We are excited for 2nd semester SCLA~ it contains many "firsts!" 

• SCLA class of 2013, will be our first graduating class- CONGRATS!
• These seniors are working on amazing capstone action projects.  Younger SCLA students are welcome to volunteer on these projects.  Details coming soon on how you can get involved. 
• Evening of Excellence- Mark your calendars!  MONDAY, MAY 13 6-8pm at SCHS to celebrate our seniors and see their capstone projects. 

• We have 4 levels of SCLA in class this semester: Thank you for your continued support of this great program.
• 9th grade with Mr. Lathrop 
• 10th grade with Ms. Adams 
• 11th grade- two classes with Mrs. Forbes 
• 12th grade- with Mrs. Kohn.   

TRAVEL UPDATE 

International travel is not an "official" part of SCLA.  However, we offer OPTIONAL trips to enhance your leadership experience during the four years of SCLA.

Summer of 2014 

Nicaragua 

We are finding with our graduating seniors that SCLA is really setting them apart from the competition as they apply for college.  When so many students have great grades, volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, what is the one component that sets them apart?  LEADERSHIP.   With SCLA, leadership is not just a word.  It is who we are and what we do.  

2014 Nicaragua trip will be the experience of a life-time.

Info on Nicaragua 

• Get your hands dirty!  Build a school in a small village.  
• You will have the chance to use your Spanish skills or take  immersion lessons in Spanish. 
• End your evening with daily LEADERSHIP discussions with local leaders.   
• Play with local children joining in games of soccer or baseball
• Visit a turtle hatching project and take in the amazing wildlife
• Tour a coffee plantation 
• Visit local markets 
• See the Masaya Volcano
• Beach time! 

We are partnering with the ME TO WE group to give us a little more hands on, service learning experience.  Imagine the college essay you will be able to write after this adventure.

Let me know if you would like more info @ adams_carrie@svvsd.org

Happy Winter Break!!

Hope all of our SCLA families are enjoying time off and time together.  With the events of Sandy Hook right before the break it has been a difficult time for all of us to see the loss of those teachers, administrators and young lives.

We do everything in our power at SCHS to keep your students safe.  I am grateful to work with such amazing professionals and your great students.

We are asking students to make paper snowflakes to send to the students at Sandy Hook.  Bring them to school on Thursday, January 3rd to the box by Ms. Adams door.   Make as many as you can to show them that students in Colorado care about them!!

VOLUNTEER CONNECTION! 

We have a few concessions slots to fill: 

1/15 6:45-close Girls Basketball 

1/22 6:45-close Girls Basketball 

1/25 6:45-close Boys Basketball 

2/8 6:45-close Boys Basketball 

2/15 5-7 Boys Basketball 

Go to the link below and sign up! 

SCHS Concessions Sign Up

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF SCLA! 

Here's what's happening!

The first semester is winding down, and it has been a great one! 

Congratulations to our state championship football team and all of the SCLA members who were a part of history! 

Thanks also to our SCLA cheerleaders, dancers, band members, RaptorTV crew and cheering crowd.  

We truly are 

RAPTOR NATION! 

Wreaths: 
 
Holiday wreaths can be picked up on
SATURDAY, DEC 8th at 9:30am at the Twin Peaks Mall, east entrance.  
We will have your original order forms for you to have to deliver your wreaths to your people.  THANK YOU for ordering wreaths, and be sure to THANK your customers! 

FACE:

The Longmont Downtown Development Authority is looking for volunteers to help with the FACE holiday concert this Saturday night, December 8, after the Parade of Lights. FACE is a nationally-recognized all vocal rock band and has a huge following. There will be two shows at the Longmont Theatre Company (513 Main St.), at 7 and 8 p.m. We need ticket takers and ushers. You'll get to watch both shows! Volunteers are needed from 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm.

Please let me know if you can help. Thanks for your consideration and happy holidays!

Del Rae Heiser  @ DelRae.Heiser@ci.longmont.co.us


DODGEBALL TIME!!! 
 This year we are holding our 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament/Silent Auction. We will be benefiting a young man, Trey Tatham, a 5 year old, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma on December 12, 2012. This is a soft tissue cancer which accounts for 4% of all childhood cancers. 350 cases are diagnosed each year in the United States and the majority of these are in children younger than the age of 9. Fortunately for Trey the Cancer is only located in his ear canal and nowhere else in his body. He has a long road of treatments and tests ahead of him. Trey's father (Ty) is the current Mead High School head wrestling coach, he has a mother, Jennifer and 2 siblings.

Wanna play??  

January 5th, 9:00am
Lifebridge Church
$20.00 per player (which includes a sub sandwich) 
There must be 2 girls per team on the court playing the entire game.








 Wanna donate??? 

Silent Auction begins at 9:00 am and ends at 2:00pm

Adults can purchase a ticket from me for $6.00 for their own sub sandiwch--, eat, watch some games and do some bidding!?

Any and all donations you could give would be greatly appreciated!  
 
Contact SCLA parent Lisa Eutsler at eutslergang1990@hotmail.com

SPONSORS NEEDED 
FOR SCLA CAPSTONE PROJECTS: 

SCLA 12 is busy with their capstone projects!  These projects need some financial support.  We have a great sponsorship opportunity for local businesses.  Donate ONCE and be noticed at ALL capstone events.  Great advertising BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!  
Look at our brochure and contact Carrie Adams at adams_carrie@svvsd.org 
to learn more and to sponsor our projects! 

 Capstone Project Sponsorship Brochure

SCHS OPEN HOUSE: 

Know an 8th grader trying to decide what high school to attend?  We help them with that decision making process at the SCHS open house on TUESDAY DEC 11th from 7-8pm.  Invite those incoming freshmen to see why SCHS is the best school in the district.  We don't want anyone to suffer the pains of having to hear us chant "ya shoulda been a Raptor!"  

 


 

Raptor leaders making a difference

JOIN SCLA 

Monday, 11/12 

at Menchies for our awesome fund raiser!  

Get yummy Frozen Yogurt and help SCLA with 20% of each item sold anytime from 2:30-10pm.  

Menchies is at 1749 Main Street in Longmont.  

Menchies Flyer 

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Wreaths

Last week for wreath sales

Please get your order in this week

• Order forms at Wreath Order Form

Info Flyer at Wreath Flyer

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Time to sign up for winter sport concessions slots! 

Go to the document below and sign up.  The following dates are available: 

• 1/8 Boys basketball 5-7pm
•  1/15 Girls basketball 6:45-close 
• 1/22 Girls basketball 6:45 -close 
• 1/25 Boys basketball 6:45-close 
• 2/8 Boys basketball 6:45- close 
• 2/15 Boys basketball 5-7pm

 concession_sign_up winter 2012-13

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Upcoming events: 

This week!  Want to help out Hurricane Sandy victims but not sure how?  Drop off your change and donations in the special box in the main office.   

 MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 

 

Wednesday, November 15th 

Day of RESPECT at SCHS 

Join SCLA 10th graders and take the pledge to make SCHS a more respectful place.  Wear WHITE and look for ways to share respect at school .  

Wednesday, November 15th 

Tribute to our Veterans 

11:15am-12:15pm 

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SCLA 10 hosts a coffee and thank you for local Vets.  If you are a vet or know of one, please have them join us as we thank them for their service.    

Soles4Souls is back!  

Clean out those shoes out of the closet and bring to school! 

The collection boxes are by the front office.  

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Class Updates:

SCLA 9 

Jason Lathrop's group had a great time working with the students at BLUE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY last week.  From Kindergarten to 4th grade the students did some great volunteer work with younger students. 

Jean Gurule's class conducted a leadership conference with 75th 5th graders at Longmont Estates Elementary school and was a great success!  

SCLA 12 

Mentor Lunch was held on Friday, Nov. 9th giving us a chance to meet all the mentors volunteering their time to help SCLA seniors with Capstone Action Projects.  

 Remember to join the Booster Club!   

The Booster club supports SCLA 

 Please Join!  

The Booster Club is a non-profit parent volunteer organization which supports 14 sports, 3 athletic clubs and 27 extracurricular clubs in the school.  

Join the club for only $20 and help provide supplies and equipment for ALL students at Silver Creek.  The Booster forms may be picked up at Melissa Lehman’s desk in the front office.  You can also join and pay online at silvercreekstore.org.   The meetings are on the 4th Monday of each month in the library at 6 pm.  

It would be AWESOME if ALL of our SCLA parents joined! 

November 2nd 2012

I can't believe it is already November! Time is flying by. 

SCLA TO DO LIST:

Remember to join the Booster Club!  The Booster club helps SCLA TONS!  Please Join!  The Booster Club is a non-profit parent volunteer organization which supports 14 sports, 3 athletic clubs and 27 extracurricular clubs in the school.  Join the club for only $20 and help provide supplies and equipment for ALL students at Silver Creek.  The Booster forms may be picked up at Melissa Lehman’s desk in the front office.  You can also join and pay online at silvercreekstore.org.   The meetings are on the 4th Monday of each month in the library at 6 pm.  It would be AWESOME if ALL of our SCLA parents joined! 

•  Sell some wreaths!  Help SCLA out by selling holiday wreaths.  
• Order forms at Wreath Order Form
• Info Flyer at Wreath Flyer
• Put Monday, Nov. 12th on your calendar to go to MENCHIES!  SCLA fundraiser with yummy frozen Yogurt with awesome toppings.  Anytime from 2:30-10pm.  SCLA gets 20% ! Copy and bring this flyer: Menchies Flyer
• Donate canned food items or hygine items for SCLA 10th graders to donate to The Our Center. Drop items off at Mrs. Gurule's class or Mr. Lathrop's class. 

SCLA CLASS UPDATES

SCLA 9
Mrs. Gurule

Mrs. Gurule's class head's to Longmont Estates Elementary School on Monday Nov. 5th.  They will be hosting a leadership day with all 5th graders.  They have worked hard to create experiential learning activities for the students.  Dress in SCLA /SCHS clothes and prepare to be outside if weather is decent. (Forcast is sunny and mid 60's)  Parent drivers must turn in Insurance forms and all students need permission slips. We will be back to SCHS between 2:30 and 2:40,  so students who ride the bus need to make other arrangements. If this is a concern contact Ms. Adams.



SCLA 9
Mr. Lathrop

Mr. Lathrop's class heads to Blue Mountain Elementary school on Monday, Nov. 5th.  They will be walking over and helping out around the school in various classrooms.  Please dress for the  weather to walk!  Permission slips must  be turned in to attend this event.

SCLA 10

The RESPECT projects are in full swing!  Great job by the students to get things off the ground. The projects are:

• Canned food and hygiene items drive for the OUR Center
•   Penny Wars raising money for Missing and Exploited Children Foundation 
• RESPECT day scheduled for SCHS
• Honor our Veterans, Coffee at SCHS
• Thank you to our Police, presentation to Blue Mountain Elementary 
• Thank you Dinner to the Fire Department 
• Connecting with our SCHS graduates in the Military
• Collecting funds for Jessica Ridegway Foundation 

Great job being leaders and respectful Raptors!

SCLA 12 

SCLA CAPSTONE PROJECT MENTOR LUNCH 
Friday Nov. 9th 
12:45-2:15 at SCHS 
RSVP- Carrie 303-330-7708 

THANK YOU for helping our students! 
All mentors should attend this important meeting to review information. 

Capstone Projects are in full swing!  We are proud of our students.  

 Today we would like to Highlight 

Senior Jack Adolfson

Jack has been a  great addition to Silver Creek HS and to SCLA.  He is an outstanding student, with  a  4.333 GPA.  Jack has been an integral part of the  State Championship SCHS golf team for four years, as well as a nationally known golfer.  For Jack's Capstone Project he is hosting a golf tournament with funds to benefit the Emergency Family Assistance Association, where Jack has  been volunteering for several years.  Jack has many opportunities for the future including the Air Force Academy and Claremont McKenna, to mention a couple.  Watch the blog for more information on the golf tournament so you can participate.  A four year member of SCLA, We wish good luck to Jack as he chooses his path for the future!

BUSY TIME OF YEAR!

  Greetings SCLAers, 

Excited for our seniors as they are busily working on college applications.  We wish you well.  Be sure to tell us when you know where you are going next year!  

We will begin featuring our SCLA seniors in the blog next week.  

A quick reminder for all seniors.  

Please be respectful of the time and effort your teachers, the administration, counselors and coaches are putting in on your behalf to write letters of recommendation for you.   A hand written thank you note to them will be greatly appreciated, shows good manners and is very leaderly!

SCLA FUNDRAISING UPDATE!  
WILL YOUR CLASS WIN THE PIZZA PARTY?  
From Monday, Oct 15 to Thursday, Nov 15th the contest is running!
The class with the most wreath sales will have a pizza party in December! 

HOLIDAY WREATH SALE! SCLA is happy to work with the Longmont Breakfast Optimist Club to sell Holiday Wreaths.  These fresh wreaths come from a local Colorado company and are beautiful! 

You can print the flyer to share with friends and neighbors at Wreath Flyer

You can print order forms at wreath order form

Important Dates:  
Order forms and money turned in by
 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15

Wreaths will be available for pick up on 
SATURDAY DECEMBER 9th 





 Next Fundraiser we have going is Menchies Frozen Yogurt night!
Monday, NOVEMBER 12th come to Menchies on 17th and Main in Longmont and enjoy some of their yummy frozen Yogurt and fun toppings while SCLA gets 20% back.  Visit anytime between 2:30 and 10pm and give them the  flyer below for SCLA to get 20% back from your purchase! Invite your friends and family for this yummy Monday night treat!

Menchies Flyer Fundraiser  
Thank you for helping us offset some of our costs!

Class updates: 

SCLA 12

Seniors have started working out in the field with their capstone projects.  They recently reading the book "The Facebook Effect" and will kick off another thought provoking book next week.  Have you read this book? Share your thoughts with us below!

 SCLA 10

10th graders also were able to enjoy the Rotary presentation.  They are busy kicking off their RESPECT unit projects, so there will be some opportunity for volunteer hours coming soon to help them, and also some donations of items will be collected as well. Watch this space for details!

SCLA 9

Mrs. Gurule's class will be off on a field trip on MONDAY, NOV 5th to do a leadership conference with the 5th graders at Longmont Estates.   Parent Drivers are needed!  

Mr. Lathrop's class will be heading to Blue Mountain Elementary school to help out there with students on MONDAY NOV 5th as well. They will be walking to Blue Mountain, so please dress appropriately for the weather! 

Mrs. Gurule's and Mr. Lathrop's classes had a great time with members of the Longmont Rotary Club who came and taught them the 4 way test, listed below.   A great checklist for all leaders to consider when making decisions.  

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?  

Happy 3 day weekend!

Greetings SCLAers!

Thanks for another great week of SCLA.

Parent / Teacher Conferences went well.   Unfortunately,  some of our students are struggling in classes.  If you need additional help, please contact Ms. Adams.  We are happy to connect you with a tutor.  Balancing high school is a tough act, we are happy to help you however we can.  9th graders!  You have an SCLA Ambassador mentor who is happy to help you!  They will be contacting you by the end of October.  They are a great resource to help you  be successful here at SCHS.

SCLA FUNDRAISING UPDATE!  
WILL YOUR CLASS WIN THE PIZZA PARTY?  
From Monday, Oct 15 to Thursday, Nov 15th the contest is running! 
The class with the most wreath sales will have a pizza party in December! 

HOLIDAY WREATH SALE! SCLA is happy to work with the Longmont Breakfast Optimist Club to sell Holiday Wreaths.  These fresh wreaths come from a local Colorado company and are beautiful! 

You can print the flyer to share with friends and neighbors at Wreath Flyer

You can print order forms at wreath order form

Important Dates:  
Order forms and money turned in by
 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15

Wreaths will be available for pick up on 
SATURDAY DECEMBER 9th

Next Fundraiser we have going is Menchies Frozen Yogurt night!
Monday, NOVEMBER 12th come to Menchies on 17th and Main in Longmont and enjoy some of their yummy frozen Yogurt and fun toppings while SCLA gets 20% back.  Visit anytime between 2:30 and 10pm and give them the  flyer below for SCLA to get 20% back from your purchase! Invite your friends and family for this yummy Monday night treat!

Menchies Flyer Fundraiser

Thank you for helping us offset some of our costs!

This week in SCLA

SCLA 10 went to the Everest Restaurant to enjoy food from NEPAL!  We also enjoyed the owner singing and playing his drum for us!

SCLA 10 also had a great guest speaker on RESPECT! JP Butler facilitated a great discussion on respect and got the students really thinking about how leaders need to be respectful in so many ways.

SCLA 9 wrapped up their unit on VISION with the movie OCTOBER SKY and the students shared some great projects on vision! 

 
SCLA 12 has their Capstone Projects approved and are ready to start working on them.  We will begin to feature their projects in the blog.  Many of these projects need SCLA 9,10 and 11 to help them be successful.   Many volunteer opportunities will exist.    They also had a great guest speaker who helped them with teamwork ideas.   Thanks to Joel Champion. 

Get out there and sell some wreaths and join us for Yogurt in November!  SCLA is a great place to be!
THANKS FOR MAKING SCLA AWESOME!

What a week!

ALL SCLA HANDS ON DECK! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

MONDAY OCT 1st 2:30-9pm @ SCHS 

SCLA is proud to help sponsor the Chamber of Commerce Candidate debates. This forum is provided as a community service to allow people to hear the candidates and discuss the issues on the ballot.  It takes many volunteers to  make this event happen! Please go to our online signup sheet and volunteer a couple of hours to help keep Longmont a great place to live! 

Candidate Debate Volunteer Sign Up Sheet  

Homecoming Week at Silver Creek 
 SHOUT OUTS!

SCLA is proud to have several students on the AP Scholar Roster! 

Congratulations to our AP Scholars
These students scored 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams 

Kailee Cox 

Chase Lis*

Austin Metzner

 Contgratualions to our AP Scholars with Honor 
These students scored an average of 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams

Jack Adolfson 

Anthony Emberley*

Noah Grolnick

Hamilton Nelson

We are proud of the academic achievements of our SCLA Leaders.
*A special shout out to Chase and Anthony who are SCLA Ambassadors. 
What SCLAers will be on this list next year? 
 
    

GATORADE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
SCLA SENIOR VALARIE ALLMAN

 for more info check out the following link 

Valarie Allman Gatorade  

Also Valarie was named to the 2012 All USA track team 

Valarie Allman All USA  
 Congratulations to Valarie! 
  

   

We are happy to announce the Homecoming Queen for 2012 is SCLA senior Megan Foster!  Congrats Megan! 

Congrats and to the following SCLA members nominated for homecoming royalty: 

Nick Hartman 

Jimmy Furman 

Ham Nelson 

Valarie Allman 

Emma Heichelheim 

Megan Foster 

Thanks to our awesome SCLA students who are cheerleaders! 

Kaitlyn Hickman 

Sadie Kinney-Mcgrath 

Thank you to our great SCLA dance team members! 

Mackenzie Hill 

Sidney Hunnell 

Clair McCoy

Christina Vasquez

A huge shout out to our SCLA band members! 
Your zombie show is something else!

 

Giovanni Bonilla Valdez 

Kyra Czerwinski 

Kylee Dillon 

Joanna Dunne 

Sam Eggen 

Amanda Einig 

Kanoa Gallegos 

Kiera Hook 

Allison Howlett 

Faith King 

Valarie Musgrave 

Nick Nelson 

Anna Plank 

Jackie Rey 

Matt Rey 

Kaleia San Miguel

Alijah Sarno 

Max Schneeweiss 

Andrea Martorano

Ben Pharris 

Alex Rodgers 

Rhett Sandal

Good Luck to our SCLA football players 

 

Chico Grine 

Zane Lindsey 

Jimmy Fuhrman

Mitch Webster

Anthony Emberley 

Austin Hunnell

Nico Rembert 

Colin Peterson 

Christian Trane 

Doug Palmer 

Sam Mote 

Austin Hartman 

Nick Hartman 

Austin Pickett 

Christian Cooper 

Ryan Speckle

SCLA Softball players are amazing! 

Jordyn Ballard 

Cassie Jones 

Katelyn Strub 

Helen Abbey 

Reilley Eutsler



More fall shout-outs coming next week.  

Out and about in the community

Thanks to Trenton Hoshiko and Dalton Haase who attended the Chamber of Commerce roundtable on oil and gas featuring Governor Hickenlooper.   These students were able to film this event and it is now on our youTube page if you would more info on this event.  Chamber of Commerce event    These students got to chat with protestors after the event as well.

Governor Hickenlooper discussing Fracking.

Michael Bellmont speaks on behalf of those opposed to fracking. 

1. Anti-fracking protestors outside the Chamber of Commerce event.

Both 9th and 10th grade SCLA worked with outside facilitator Bob Urquidi focusing on "Breaking barriers to achieving your goals." Students had a great chance to think on their goals, and then break some boards! 

Writing goals and barriers on the boards

Breaking the boards!

More pictures from this workshop can be found on our 

Silver Creek Leadership Academy Facebook Page.

Have you "liked" us yet?  SIlver Creek Leadership Academy Facebook Page

Have great news about SCLA students?  Let us know!