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

Kicking off a new year in SCLA!

So many things going on!  

SCLA APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!  

Do you know an 8th grader who would be a great addition to SCLA?  Encourage them to apply here: 

SCLA Application

Chinese New Year

Shout out to Nico Rembert and Alex Bush on their Senior Capstone Project! 

 Saturday February 8th from 2-5pm at Silver Creek High School.  

 Volunteers still needed.  

Sign up on Ms. Adams office door. 

 Chinese New Year Website

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Community Schools Summer Leadership Camp 

and 

Employment Opportunities 

Are you looking for volunteer work this summer or perhaps a job (16+) ? 

SVVSD Community Schools will be hosting a leadership camp for elementary school and middle school students at Niwot Elementary this summer.  If you are interested sign up on the form on Ms. Adams Door.  

YMCA - LIT (Leaders in Training) 

YMCA Leaders in Training program is looking for an adult to take over this program, and also looking for volunteers to assist this program!   See Ms. Adams for information. 

Live Well Longmont 

LiveWell Longmont is looking for a student volunteer to manage the social media! 

Is that you? 

This could be an amazing Senior Capstone Project in the future- 

If you want more info 

contact Ms. Adams 

Blue Mountain Volunteers 

Do you have a free block that you can volunteer to work with some kids at Blue Mountain Elementary School?  You need to commit to visiting once or twice a week for at least a half hour.  

Sign up and find out more visiting Ms. Adams 

SCLA Capstone Project

Information coming soon! 

SCLA Pride Packs!

How many times have you needed to wear something to an SCLA event, but your t-shirt from your freshman year of leadership camp does not fit anymore?

 Never fear!

SCLA Pride Packs are here!

Click here for order form: 

 SCLA Pride Packs

Volunteer Opportunities!

There is an event to donate clothing to women who have been affected  by the flood.  Contact Ms. Adams for details- it will be this Saturday, Oct. 26th. 

RABC CONCESSIONS NEEDS HELP!!

 We only have 2 more home football games on the schedule (unless we get a playoff game) & we are in need of many more volunteers!!!

THIS FRIDAY- OCT. 25th    8:30-close shift (approx. 10:00pm departure time)

THURSDAY, OCT. 31st- HALLOWEEN and yes, you can dress up.   

Sign up on the RABC site. 

         https://sites.google.com/site/silvercreekathletics/rabc 

Looking to volunteer? 

We have a couple of opportunities!!! 

Check out sign up sheets on Ms. Adams door.  

Thanks for your help in the community.  It is truly appreciated in so many ways and by so many people.  


SATURDAY OCT. 26th 
Help plant tulips in the front SCHS sign flowerbed this Saturday.  Shout out to the Sartor Family in SCLA 9 for helping so much with this project.  It will be beautiful to see the front sign area this spring thanks to their donations and hard work. Time TBA.  


The Sweet Taste of Longmont-  
The Inn Between is hosting it's annual fundraiser and needs assistance with the silent auction and helping with registration and food.   Saturday, Oct. 26 4-9pm at the Plaza Convention Center.  Black pants, or skirts, with white shirts please.  

Trick or Treat Street at SCHS- 
SCHS Student Senate is hosting trick or treat street at SCHS from 5-7pm on Sat. Oct. 26th.   SCLA needs two people to have treats for the kids that come to visit.  You are responsible for your own table and bringing candy.  

Longmont Estates Fall Festival- 

The festival is this Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. 

Volunteers are still need to help with Games, Food Sales, Floaters (miscellaneous help), Trick or Treat Street, as well as set up and clean up.  Below is the link to the Fall Festival Volunteer form online.  Please scroll down to see the entire list and add your name to the area you would like to help with.

http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0C4BABAB2BABFA7-leefall

RABC CONCESSIONS NEEDS HELP!!  

We only have 2 more home football games on the schedule (unless we get a playoff game) & we are in need of many more volunteers!!!

We need at least 6 more volunteers to work  

          THIS FRIDAY- OCT. 25th    8:30-close shift (approx. 10:00pm departure time). It is easy, it is fun! 

 

THURSDAY, OCT. 31st- HALLOWEEN and yes, you can dress up.   Sign up on the RABC site.  

         https://sites.google.com/site/silvercreekathletics/rabc

 And one coming up in November:  

NOVEMBER 14th

RMCC is hosting an event for volunteers that assisted with the flood.  They are in need of volunteers to work this event.  November 14th 4:30-9pm 

Email Gwen Stouder gstouder@rmcc.org

A couple of job opportunities:  

On occasion members of the community reach out to us asking for students for jobs.  We do not know these individuals personally, so we ask you to do your due diligence in following up with on these and make sure as parents, you are comfortable with arrangements and have met the individuals that are hiring your student.  

 We are just providing information for you.  

           Contact Ms. Adams if you  are interested and she will give you contact info.

*Caretaker for 13 year old boy:

Boy needs ride home from school 4-5 days per week, 12-16 hours weekly.  Pick up at 3:15 and stay until around 6:45. Duties include homework supervision and assisting (tutoring)- supervision while he has a snack, plays video games or practices his saxophone.    Light housekeeping and some cooking would  be very helpful.   A good friend and a positive role model for this 8th grade young man would be appreciated.  $10 per hour.  

* Looking for Energetic sitter for 7&8 year old boys:

          2 days per week from 3:30-7:15pm.   Pick up from school, provide rides to after school             activities,  help with homework, and providing dinner.  Call Heather at 720-244-7675. 

SHOUT OUT TO ALEX RODGERS 

for his work bringing VANS to Longmont to help flood victims.  

For more on that story, go to www.onerandomwoman.blogspot.com  

Thank you for all you do! 

For any questions or to sign up for anything- email me. 

       

Ms. Adams        

 adams_carrie@svvsd.org