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Fort Collins High School Newsletter

Fort Collins High School

Notes from our Principal, Mark Eversole

Dear FCHS Community,

We are very proud to share the latest Lambkin accomplishments!

2014 All-State Choir: Congratulations to the following students, who were selected to be a part of the 2014 Colorado All-State Choir. It is a huge honor to be selected for this event! Charles Burnside, Corey Hatch, Henry Koch, Gabby Melli, Julia Richmond, Bomsaerah Seong, and Olivia Sponsler

National Marketing Leadership: Kudos to Cass Southard, Jon Paugh, and Alex Yu. They've qualified to attend the National Marketing Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in May. Their written project for the FCHS Snack Shack (School-Based Enterprise) received a "gold" certification, which is a great honor.

2014 All-State Orchestra: Please offer your congratulations to the following students, chosen for All-State Orchestra: Elizabeth Bridgwater , Alison Kessinich, Ben Koch , Henry Koch, Sofya Norman, Sahro Seong , Joe Sponsler, and Olivia Sponsler

2013-14 UNC Math Contest: Congratulations to Stephen New for placing 18th overall and 1st among all PSD high school participants at the 2013-2014 UNC Math Contest! Well done!

Conference Swimmer of the Year: Shout out to Tessa Thull for being named Conference Swimmer of the Year!

National Signing Day: We are proud of the following students who participated in National Signing Day:

Tessa Thull: UNLV , Swimming; John Flint: Regis, Baseball; Will Duggan: Black Hills State, Basketball; Coreen Norwood: Belmont Abbey,Volleyball; Toby Van Ry: CSU, Basketball; Catherine Arneson: Bemidji State MN, Soccer; Zach Fronapfel: Colorado Mesa, Soccer; Paige Massey: Western State, Soccer; Payton

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Humpal: South Dakota School of Mines, Basketball; Sam Tweeton: Oregon State, Soccer; Coleman Kane : Ft. Lewis College, Soccer; Cory Voohies : Colorado School of Mines, Football; JP Piotrowski: South Dakota State University, Swimming; Luke Sheesley: Western State, Cross-Country/Track; and Jacob Sarracino: Eastern New Mexico, Football. Congratulations to these fine scholar-athletes! Pillars of Excellence Winners: Congrats to our staff pillar of the month: Mr. Cordova! Our latest Student Pillars of Excellence winners are listed later in this newsletter.

FBLA Competition: Congratulations to the Lambkins who represented FCHS well at the District FBLA competition: Snow Watson, Arthur Kipp, Robby Evans, Jack Paschke, Kurt Wimer, Chase Hopkins, Jacob Martindale, Jack Paschke, Alex Buckner, Cassie Wimer, Leah Fox, Matilda Lucas, John Paugh, John Rittner, Max Bostak, Sam Bostak, Alex Yu & John Martindale. Ten students qualified for the State FBLA Competition. Well done!

Unified B-Ball at Fort Collins High School: Shout out to Stacey Sidebottom, Stephanie Nessle, Kelly Kappel, Troy Tolar, Kyle Tregoning, Lindsey Blahauvietz, Kathy Johnson, and the FCHS cheerleaders for helping the Lambkin Unified Basketball Team! Go Lambkins! https://www.psdschools.org/news/2013/11/22/unified-sports-teams-will-help-students-diverse-abilities-develop-athletic-skills March 15th and 16th, State Tournament in Lakewood

History Bowl 2014: Congratulations to FCHS Team A and B for earning first and second places in the 3rd Colorado History Bowl on Saturday, Feb 15 at FCHS!

Team A = Andrew Smalley, Riley Murray, Robb Downing, Mitch Khouri (and Armond Dai as an alternate)

Team B = Anand Ode, Suraj R, Matt Struckoff, John Mason.

Team C = CJ Moddlemog, Armond Dai, Bradley Parkinson - semifinalists

In addition, numerous members of Team A, B and C all earned National qualifiers in History Bowl (team), History Bee (individual) and National Geography Bee (individual). Nationals are the last Saturday in April near Arlington, VA. It would be great to send at least one team!

Thank you for supporting FCHS students and staff.

Sincerely, Mark Eversole and the Administrative Team

Notes from our Principal, Mark Eversole

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Rock the Tower 2014

Students interested in trying out for Rock the Tower should email Emily Dunn at: esteele@psdschools.org

Auditions will be held March 12 from 2:00 PM –5:00 PM in McNeal Auditorium. Rock the Tower will take place on May 9, 2014 at FCHS.

Art Department Honors: Scholastics 2014

This prestigious national program has been an annual event in Colorado for the last 65 years. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood, Colorado serves as the host for Colorado's region. The Colorado Art Education Association is the program's official affiliate sponsor.

For the 2014 Awards:

There were more than 5,000 entries from Colorado students.

Of those 5000, less than 500 students received Gold Keys, Silver Keys and Honorable Mention awards and had their work displayed at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.

More than $260,000 in scholarships was awarded to seniors graduating in 2013. Professional artists, professors and retired teachers judge all entries. They look for originality, technical competence and personal voice. Colorado's Gold Key winners are sent to the national level, where they compete with Gold Key winners from other states. Gold Key Portfolio: Danni Cox – 2D, artwork on page Anthony Ybarra – 3D, artwork on page Silver Key Portfolio: Anthony Ybarra – 2D, artwork on page Gold Key: Jake Pfaffinger – Painting, artwork on page Destiny Rhyne– Photography, artwork on page Silver Key: Danni Cox – Drawing, artwork on page Honorable Mention: Danni Cox – Drawing, artwork on page Rachel Thornes – Pottery, artwork on page Anthony Ybarra - Pottery, artwork on page Danni Cox’s self-portrait, Stressed, also has the honor of being displayed at the Denver Art Museum. Our own Monica Roesner is a featured "Student to Watch" in the prestigious design magazine Graphic Design USA. Check it out at: http://gdusa.com/issue_2014/january/stw/monica-roesner.php

By Danni Cox

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By Anthony Ybarra

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Pillars of Excellence: PBIS at FCHS

Adorning our school, from the gymnasium to the cafeteria and from the hallways to the classrooms, are beautiful banners of the FCHS Pillars of Excellence, each pillar showing an expectation for behavior at that particular location in the building. The Pillars of Excellence initiative provides students and staff with behavioral expectations articulating the attributes that all Lambkins should exhibit: Acceptance, Pride, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility.

The entire staff at FCHS recognizes students and adults who exemplify positive behaviors by handing out Clyde Kudos. These coupons are randomly drawn weekly; selected Lambkins are publicly recognized and awarded a prize. Consistent reinforcement of the qualities and behaviors presented by the Pillars of Excellence makes FCHS a place where excellence is not only expected, but is also taught, modeled, and rewarded.

PBIS Clyde Coupon Winners!

3rd Quarter

Week of 1/10/14 Harrison Bennet, Bethany Dykson, Arthur Kipp, Julia Mangabat , and Taylor Merritt

Week of 1/17/14 Fernando Esquivel-Morales, Rachel Mooney, Bryson Mosul, Trevor Parker, Sonia Ruiz, and Trent Taylor

Week of 1/24/14 Jose Castro, Alex Dopa, Julia Maxwell, Alexis Struck, and Danielle Temple-Wilson

Week of 1/31/14 Angel Carlo, Miranda Dill, Collin Hamlin, Elena Ingraham, and Isaih McWhirt

Week of 2/7/14 Elizabeth Chen, Catherine Cook , Tarvar Gilbert , Jazlyn Hancock, and Conner Matthie

New Policy to Address Unexcused Absences

Consistent attendance in class is the key to school success. A 95% attendance rate has been identified by our district and school as exemplary. Included in the Fort Collins High School “Pillars of Excellence” is an expectation that students will “attend class and arrive on time.” Beginning second semester, several positive attendance initiatives will be implemented through the PBIS committee.

Additionally, campus monitors will be tracking unexcused absences through Synergy. Every two weeks, a list of unexcused absences will be generated. Students who accumulate three or more unexcused absences within that time period will be assigned an hour detention for the third and every subsequent unexcused absence. Students will be personally notified of their detentions by one of the campus monitors. Failure to serve the detention within 48 hours will result in an office referral.

Our goal is to positively impact our school-wide attendance and ultimately student success by creating a more immediate and meaningful response to unexcused absences. Generally speaking, we will assign detentions during lunch or off hours. However, in the event that a student has missed a significant number of class periods, that student may be assigned a ½ day or full day of In School Suspension. Since this is a new policy, the administrative team will be working closely with the campus supervisors, students and staff to make adjustments as the semester progresses. Parent input is valued and welcome as well!

How can you help? Encourage your child to attend school every period, every day. Contact your child’s grade level administrator with questions or concerns about attendance. Excuse your child’s absences within 48 hours and provide documentation if requested. Together we can make a difference!

9th grade attendance : Skip Caddoo, 488-8001

10th grade attendance: Rob Larson, 488-8007

11th grade attendance: Jennifer Roth, 488-8005

12th grade attendance: Joe Ahlbrandt, 488-8004

Tardy Policy Reminder This semester, students will receive three warnings and then be expected to serve a 25 minute detention for the 4th unexcused tardy and every subsequent unexcused tardy. The 25 minute detention is to be served within 24 hours. Failure to serve detention leads to increasing detention time and possible an office referral for insubordination.

Students are considered unexcused tardy when they arrive within the first ten minutes of class. They are expected to get a tardy slip from one of the campus supervisors located in the spine. Worst case scenario, they can go to the KLYDE room; however, campus supervisors are in the halls until ten minutes after the bell rings.

After ten minutes, students are counted as unexcused absent; however, they are still expected to attend class and should be allowed into class after ten minutes without a pass.

https://fch.psdschools.org/news/2014/01/10/new-policies-unexcused-absences-and-tardies

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La asistencia consistente a la clase es la clave para el éxito escolar. Una tasa de asistencia del 95 % ha sido identificada por nuestro distrito y la escuela como ejemplo. Incluida en “Los pilares Excelencia” esta es una expectativa en la Escuela Fort Collins que los estudiantes " Asistan a clases y lleguen a tiempo”. A partir del segundo semestre, varias iniciativas de asistencia positivas se llevarán a cabo a través del comité PBIS (Sistema de Intervención y Prevención Positiva del Comportamiento).

Además, los supervisores estarán rastreando ausencias injustificadas a través del Programa Synergy y se generarán cada dos semanas una lista de ausencias injustificadas. Los estudiantes que acumulen 3 o más ausencias injustificadas dentro de ese período se les asignarán una hora de detención por la tercera y cada ausencia injustificada subsiguiente. Los estudiantes se les notificarán personalmente de su detención por uno de los supervisores. El no cumplir con la detención dentro de las próximas 48 horas dará lugar a una referencia a la oficina principal en la escuela.

Nuestro objetivo es impactar positivamente nuestra participación en toda la escuela y en última instancia el éxito del estudiante mediante la creación de una respuesta más inmediata y significativa para las ausencias injustificadas. En términos generales, le asignaremos detenciones durante el almuerzo o tiempo libre. Sin embargo, en el caso de que un estudiante haya perdido una cantidad importante de horas de clase, el estudiante puede ser asignado un ½ día o día completo de suspensión en la escuela. Como se trata de una nueva política, el equipo administrativo estará trabajando de cerca con los supervisores, los estudiantes y el personal de la escuela para hacer ajustes a medida que el semestre avanza. La opinión de los padres, guardianes; también s es valorada y bienvenida!

¿Cómo usted nos puede ayudar? Anime a su estudiante de asistir a la escuela en

todos los períodos, todos los días. Póngase en contacto con el administrador del nivel del grado de su estudiante si tiene preguntas o inquietudes acerca de la asistencia. Excuse las ausencias de su estudiante dentro de 48 horas y proporcionar documentación si así le solicitan. Juntos podemos hacer la diferencia!

Asistencias del 9 grado: Sr. Skip Caddoo 970-488-8001.

Asistencias del 10 grado: Sr. Rob Larson 970-488-8007

Asistencias del 11 grado: Sra. Jennifer Roth 970- 488-8005

Asistencias del 12 grado: Sr. Joe Ahlbrandt 970-488-8004

Recordatorios de la Nueva Política o Regla de Las Llegadas Tardías: Este semestre, los estudiantes recibirán 3 advertencias y luego recibirán una detención de 25 minutos por la 4 y cada subsecuente tardanza injustificada. La detención de 25 minutos se va a servir dentro de las próximas 24 horas. El no cumplir con la detención conduce a aumentar el tiempo de detención y posiblemente una referencia a la oficina principal en la escuela por su insubordinación (No hacer caso).

Los estudiantes son considerados tarde y sin excusa cuando llegan dentro de los primeros diez minutos de clase. Se espera de ellos/as obtengan una nota de tardanza de uno de los supervisores del campo ubicados en el pasillo principal. En el peor de los casos, se puede ir al salón KLYDE, sin embargo, los supervisores del campus se encuentran en los pasillos hasta diez minutos después de que suene la campana.

Después de diez minutos, los estudiantes se cuentan como ausentes y sin excusa, sin embargo, todavía se espera que asistan a su clase y se les debe permitir en la clase después de diez minutos sin un pase.

Muchísimas gracias!

Nueva Política o Reglareferente a las Ausencias

y llegadas Tarde y Sin Excusa

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Juniors! FCHS and CSU are delighted to offer

you the chance to be part of the Dream Project.

Application Deadline: March 5, 2014

Juniors! FCHS and CSU are delighted to offer you the chance to be part of the Dream Project.

What is the Dream Project? Made up of CSU students, the Dream Project is a mentorship program that works to help Fort Collins-area high school students realize their potential and achieve success after graduation. Its main focus is guiding students through the often daunting task of choosing colleges, filling out applications, completing personal statements, and finding financial aid.

The Dream Project believes that every student has the right to a higher education. CSU students will work with selected FCHS students every week to help them reach their dreams and achieve a college education. Students are encouraged but not required to apply to CSU. The focus is more on finding the right fit for everyone, whether that turns out to be a community college, a small college, or a big public institution. With the help of the Dream Project, high school students see their potential and realize the endless opportunities college life provides. There is no cost at all for this program!

Please contact Ms. Hostetter in the FCHS Career Center for more information about this great program! ehostett@psdschools.org

2014 Summer School

PSD Summer School will be held at Rocky Mountain High School June 5 – July 2, 2014

The mission of Secondary Summer School (grades 9 – 12) is to provide a learning environment that meets the needs of credit/grade replacement students and to offer enrichment courses for students wanting to accelerate their learning.

Registration materials and information about classes being offered will be available at all middle and high schools after March 24, 2014.

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College Applications

Start the required high school paperwork process with Eileen Hostetter in the Career Center (Student Services). She’ll coordinate and keep records of the submission of FCHS transcripts, counselor forms, and teacher/counselor letters of recommendation.

Official transcripts cost $3 each. Please pay the FCHS bookkeeper and bring your receipt to the Career Center; your signature on a release form is required to release your records.

Please allow FCHS at least two weeks to process your application and requests for letters of recommendation.

Stop by the career center for detailed information on the college application process.

MESA Meets Every Thursday at 3:00 PM in L205

Join the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program this fall! This is a program to help historically

under-represented and economically disadvantaged students attend college and successfully pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The program historically has 90% of its members attend college, with 2/3 of those members pursuing STEM majors. If you are interested, please come to a meeting or e-mail Martin Park at mpark@psdschools.org or Kevin Troudt at ktroudt@psdschools.org

Please "Like" the FCHS COMPLIMENTS page on

Facebook!

FCHS Compliments is a page dedicated to the anonymous complimenting of our fellow Lambkins. Send something nice about any FCHS student or faculty member and we will post it completely anonymously. Make someone’s day! Thank you!

FCHS Music Notes

Please visit the FCHS Music Department webpage for detailed information: http://fch.psdschools.org/academics/music

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Important Links

Lambkin sports updates: http://schoolweb.psdschools.org/fchs/athletics/index.htm

Find important upcoming dates on the school calendar: http://fch.psdschools.org/calendar/

To unsubscribe from this newsletter and the FCHPARENTS list, click the following link: http://lserv.psdschools.org/scripts/wa.exe?TICKT=NzM1MDg5IGVob3N0ZXR0QFBTRFNDSE9PTFMuT1JHIEZDSFBBUkVOVFMgIPSdx2BlZDjf&c=SIGNOFF

FCHS Students and Parents Stay connected and effortlessly informed of school affairs! During the upcoming 2013-2014 school year the FCHS administration team will be utilizing a trial of the latest in text messaging service technology. We are asking all students to subscribe to the FCHS Student Messaging Service in order to receive messages pertaining to last minute announcements, important news and activity reminders.

To subscribe to the FCHS Student Messaging Service, send a text message to: (619) 377-7277 with the message: @klyd

You will begin to receive text messages from Always a Lambkin. **Standard messaging rates apply. **Text message: To unsubscribe simply reply with the word “stop”.

If you have any questions please email or call Emily Steele: 970.682.5716 esteele@psdschools.org.

Klyd’s Closet & Klydaccino’s

Klyd’s Closet, a store for the FCHS community to sell consignment and/or donated items, is requesting your gently-used and nearly-new items! Call Cathy Hettleman at 488-8085 or email chettlem@psdschools.org if you have any questions.

Klydaccino’s is a full-service espresso coffee shop with our newly trained baristas!

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FCHS Library and Technology Services

FCHS Online Resources are subscriptions that can be accessed from your home computer via the FCHS Website. Click on Students to get to the link for Library & Tech Services. Click on FCHS Online Resources (below the link). The FCHS Online Resources page contains General Information Databases, Special Subject Databases and eBooks, and Newspapers.

Here is a brief description of some of the high quality databases that FCHS subscribes to:

Literature Online is a companion to literary study, featuring criticism and the leading reference titles and biographies for authors of every literary period. Its contents are recognized by the academic community and revised monthly to stay in line with current scholarship.

Contemporary Literary Criticism is an extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. Each entry contains a bibliographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for further study.

Contemporary Authors provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 American and international authors.

Proquest Newstand is a national and international newspaper database. We also subscribe to the online editions of the Fort Collins Coloradoan and the Denver Post.

Don’t forget: students can access these Online Resources from home! Pick up the wallet-sized “FCHS Database Access Info” card at the circulation desk or email kgraybil@psdschools.org for an electronic version.

Parent Tips to Get Your Teen Reading:

Acknowledge your teen’s mature interests. Look for ways to acknowledge the emerging adult in your teens by suggesting some adult reading you think they can handle.

View pleasure reading as a value in itself. Almost anything your youngsters read—including the Sunday comics—helps build reading skills.

Read some books written by teens. Young adult novels can give you valuable insights into the concerns and pressures felt by teenagers. You may find that these books provide a neutral ground on which to talk about sensitive subjects.

Make reading aloud a natural part of family life. Share an article you clipped from the paper , a poem, a letter, or a random page from an encyclopedia—without turning it into a lesson.

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Three Easy Steps to Class Registration: Registration for academic classes is well underway for all grades, concluding on March 7th. Counselors have been visiting middle schools and Lambkin Way classes to distribute materials. All students have the opportunity to pick and confirm classes during a one-on-one appointment with their assigned counselor. PLEASE sign up to register and confirm your classes before March 7th. Time slots fill up quick, and students WILL NOT be allowed to change classes if they do not confirm their classes with a counselor.

Tackling the ACTs: The state ACT will be offered to all juniors at Fort Collins High School on the morning of Wednesday, April 23rd. The ACT is an exam with a simple formula: the more you study, the better you score! Test prep booklets are available in the Student Services office, along with Prep Me programs on Naviance. There is no better way to prepare than taking practice tests! Please visit www.actstudent.org for specific information on content and timing.

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb(kin): The month of March brings stress from standardized testing, Spring sports, and college decisions, to name a few. It’s also the time of year to start getting outside again! January and February have brought us months of snow and cold temperatures. Continue to develop time management skills, get to know your teachers outside of class, and stay active! Make a list of goals for the spring semester, and stick to em’!

Shoulda’, Coulda’, Woulda’s of March College Planning: Best College Fit provides incoming 2014 freshman with lessons, advice, and opinions regarding the process of mastering the first year. From extracurricular activities, to admissions processes, to academic advising, this website has it all! Visit the blog at http://www.bestcollegefit.com/blog/ to learn more!

Show Me the Money: Scholarship opportunities are being updated weekly. Check out the Student Services page on the FCHS website to see if there is a scholarship opportunity for you!

Counseling Corner

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Mathematics Honor Society:

Mu Alpha Theta (MATh)

Monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 12 during common lunch in L104.

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Key Club News!

Recently, Key Club wrapped up the toiletries Homeless Gear drive. A big thank you goes out to all the staff, students, and parents who found the time to contribute. Thanks to you, we have a mountain of bags ready to be sent to help those in need this winter.

Upcoming in April, Key Club will begin its next big project in collaboration with the Wellness Initiative at FCHS. In April we will host a walkathon with prizes and healthy snacks to promote wellness in the Fort Collins community. In a nation faced with skyrocketing obesity, it is especially important to work toward healthy goals as teens.

In other Key Club news, our new Board Members were voted in during the last meeting of January. Congratulations to 2014-2015 President, Kiri Michell; Vice President Becca Shulte; Treasurer, Dirk Dyson; Secretary Thany Dyson; and Historian Coco Hubbeling! It is so exciting to see such initiative, and hopefully Key Club is on its way to an even better year of serving our community.

Key Club is an international service organization. The FCHS chapter meets Wednesdays during Common Lunch in L205. Hope to welcome you!

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Attention Advanced Placement

Students and Parents!

This is just a reminder that registration for Advanced Placement Exams is on-going. If you have not yet registered for any AP Exams, please come see Ms. Megan Manweiler in the FCHS Front Office and fill out a registration sheet. This needs to be done ASAP so she knows what tests to order.

The deadline to pay for all your exams is Friday, March 7, 2014. Your parents can call the FCHS Bookkeeper, Lindsay Terrel (970-488-8019), with credit/debit card information, or you can pay her with cash or check. Cost is $89 per exam, unless you qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, in which case the cost is $20 per exam.

Seniors: Graduation Information

Mandatory Senior Meeting & Picture FCHS Large Gym Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Graduation Rehearsal Moby Gym Friday, May 23, 2014 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

FCHS Graduation Moby Gym Saturday, May 24, 2014 8:00 AM

Did you miss the senior graduation meeting on October 10th and still need to order your cap and gown? Contact Dave Graf at Jostens: 970-223-7119 or dave.graf@jostens.com

Find more information at: https://fch.psdschools.org/news/2014/01/08/seniors-need-order-graduation

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Fort Collins High School

3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.8021 Main Office

970-488-8008 FAX, Main Office

http://www.fch.psdschools.org/

Mark Eversole, Principal Joe Ahlbrandt, Assistant Principal Rob Larson, Athletic Director &

Assistant Principal Jennifer Roth, Assistant Principal Skip Caddoo, Assistant Principal Contact Information (970 prefix) Activities Coordinator Emily Steele 488.8120 Activities Line 488.8099 Advanced Placement Director Jennifer Roth 488.8005 Athletic Secretary Kathy Johnson 488.8006 Attendance Maria Bencomo 488.8017 Bookkeeper/Student Accounts Lindsay Terrel 488.8019 Campus Security Officer Mark Larkin 488-8032 Library & Tech Services 488.8080 Library Computer Lab 488.8089 Office Manager Nancy Hunt 488.8002 Secretary Megan Manweiler 488.8011 Receptionist

Nan Watson 488.8021

Registrars Laura Weaver 488.8107 Dixie DeQuasie 488.8009

Safety/Tip Line 488.8030 School Nurse/Health Tech Mary Lou Devlin 488.8015 Joyce Boyle 488.8015

School Resource Officer Trevor Smotherman 488.8102 Student Services Counseling Dept 488.8100 Counseling FAX 488.8118

Lambkin sports updates: Find important upcoming dates on the school calendar: http://fch.psdschools.org/calendar/ To unsubscribe from this newsletter and the FCHPARENTS list, click the following link: Unsubscribe

Sending Transcripts to NCAA

This can now be done electronically! Students need to register online with the NCAA and then initiate the transcript request from the NCAA website, under the “My Tasks” tab. FCHS will then be notified and will submit the documents. This is a much more efficient process, and will expedite student requests.

FCHS Fundraising

Please visit http://fch.psdschools.org/about-us/fundraising to learn about current FCHS fundraising activities.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America): March 13, Qdoba on Timberline and Drake, flyer needed. Please check the Fundraising page for additional info. For questions, please contact Emily Dunn at: esteele@psdschools.org

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Spring Break Trip

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FCHS Cheerleading Tryouts

Do you have school spirit? Come be a part of a great athletic program! Come be part of FOCO traditions! FCHS Cheerleading could be for you!

Watch for tryout information in your school office the week after spring break, March 26, 2014.

Join us!

Informational cheerleader/parent meeting Thursday, April 3, 2014 7:00 PM – FCHS Commons

Tryouts begin: Monday, April 7, 2014 3:30 PM FCHS Gym II

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Upcoming Events

03/01/14 Regional History Day 03/01/14 Science Olympiad, Northern Regional Tournament, Preston Middle School 03/05/14 CBA Northern Regional Concert Band Festival, FRHS, Time TBA 03/06/14 Seussical the Musical, McNeal Auditorium, 7:00pm 03/07/14 Seussical the Musical, McNeal Auditorium, 7:00pm 03/08/14 Seussical the Musical, McNeal Auditorium, 7:00pm 3/10-13/14 TCAP Testing 03/11/14 Chamber Music Festival at FCHS, Time TBA 03/12/14 Rock the Tower Tryouts, 2-5PM, McNeal 03/13/14 Middle School Orchestra Festival, McNeal Auditorium, 7:00pm 03/14/14 PI Day Festival 03/17- 3/21 No Classes– Spring Break 3/29/14 PSD PI Day Fun Run, Fossil Ridge HS, TBD 04/01/14 Choirs Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 7:00pm 04/03-05/14 Colorado All State Band, University of Northern Colorado 04/05/14 Mr. FCHS Pageant in McNeal Auditorium, 6:00pm

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PSD Pi Day Fun Run!

March 29, 2014 9:00 AM, Fossil Ridge High School

Pi Day is a mathematical holiday celebrated annually on March 14th (3-14). High School Mathematics Honor Societies from across Poudre School District are teaming up to host the first annual PSD Pi Day Fun Run this March! Since March 14 falls during Spring Break this year, the 5K event (actually 3.14 miles) will take place on March 29.

Register online at: www.active.com/fort-collins-co/running/races/psd-pi-day-fun-run-2014

$12 PSD Students, registered in advance $15 adults, registered in advance $18 day of event

Money raised will be donated to the Wayne Bromley Memorial Scholarship to support a PSD senior who wants to pursue a career as a mathematics teacher.

The Mathematics Honor Societies from FCHS, FRHS, PHS, and RMHS are having a friendly competition to see who will have the most school representation at the race. By investing your time in this event, you are helping promote healthy lifestyles, education, and mathematics around our community – and you get a free t-shirt!

Social Media

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Student Services at FCHS

Counselors: (Students are assigned by last name)

Brett Fedor 488.8109 A - D Kristin Harris 488.8106 E - Ha & all ELA students Cindy Benger 488.8104 Hb - I & all Gifted & Talented students Ted Brugman 488.8108 J - P Tanya Vigil, Department Chair 488.8103 Q - Z & AVID

Alan Flores, Counseling Intern 488-8055 Counseling Department Staff: Eileen Hostetter 488-8111 Career Center Coordinator Laura Weaver 488-8107 Registrar Michele Lae 488-8100 Secretary & Scholarship Coordinator Counseling FAX 488-8118

College Testing: SAT Information: www.collegeboard.com

ACT Information: www.actstudent.org FCHS Testing Code ID# 060-590

PAC exists to support all athletes in district-sanctioned sports at FCHS. Your $10 membership fee pays for athletic varsity letters, bars, and pins and varsity letter-winner certificates; Honor Athlete certificates, Hall of Champions engraving and plaques, FCHS Awards Night & Signing Day, creation of the PAC Player Award, and lots of FCHS logo wear, including class year T-shirts for Homecoming! When possible, PAC contributes funds to support student athletic needs such as equipment for the weight room supplies and equipment for the training room, and purchasing of trophy cases.

We want members! Membership is just $10/family each year, no matter how

many athletes per family or how many sports per athlete. Send your $10 fee to the Parent Athletic Club % FCHS, 3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins, CO 80525.

We want pictures! Share digital images and/or duplicate prints of your athlete/team with PAC for inclusion in the Awards Night presentation

Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month (2nd Monday in September and January) at 6:30 PM in the FCHS Office Meeting Room: 3/3, and 4/7. For more information, please contact Kate Schulte at 672-4655, or via trimomkate@gmail.com

FCHS Parent Athletic Club

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Get Involved!

Check out a group or two – you might be surprised, have some fun, and make some new friends. Become a real part of your school, enhance your days, and build your resume! Click here to check out FCHS Activities and Academic Organizations. Contact these club advisers for details: Activities Director Emily Steele Amnesty International Elaine Holmes Art Service Group Jon-Michael Willert Athletic Director Rob Larson Band David Miles Career & Technical Ed Clubs: DECA Kelly Kappel FBLA Emily Steele FCCLA Dawn West & Kim Obendorf Robotics Jayson Robinson Choir Kaitlin Miles Creative Writing Club Anne Colwell Debate/Forensics Jason Clarke FOR Club Emily Steele, Katie Conway, Sara Slagle & Rebecca Garrett French Club Sarah Temple German Club Jeff Kirkpatrick Graduation Ceremony Amanda Manley & Emily Steele History Club Chris Case & Christine Matthie Junior Class Sponsor Rebecca Garrett Key Club Cathy Hettleman, Krista Churchill & Martin Park KLYD/TV Production Jason Tyler Knowledge Bowl Tamara Osborn Latino American Student Association (LASA) Reuben Enriquez & Tanya Vigil Link Crew Sara Slagle, Janet Oien & Tiana Song MESA Martin Park & Kevin Troudt Mathematics Honor Society Sara Slagle & Nicole Loeffler Mock Trial Team Sarah Keller Musicals Jason Tyler & Kaitlin Miles National Honor Society Francisco Cordova & Jessica McGregor National Science Honor Society Angela Morris National Technical Honor Society Cindy Berg National Ocean Sciences Bowl Angela Morris Orchestra John Hermanson Peer Counselors Tanya Vigil Pep Band David Miles Photojournalism Tara Lanterman Prom Rebecca Garrett After-Prom Party Katie Conway Remington Street Review Erin O’Conner Science Olympiad Angela Morris & Tamara Osborn Science Bowl Angela Morris Senior Class Sponsor Amanda Manley Senior Graduation Emily Steele, Amanda Manley, & Sandra Cole Spanish Conversation Club Carolina Regge Spilled Ink/School Newspaper Anne Colwell Spirit Boosters Rebecca Garrett Step Team Angela Barnett-Cooper & Michelle Reffner Student Advisory Board Mark Eversole

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Student Council Emily Steele & Melissa Schaefer Tower Dance Kim Obendorf Tower Theater Jason Tyler Tri-M Music Honor Society John Hermanson Yearbook Tiana Song

Student Initiated Clubs:

Anime Club Chris Case Gay Straight Alliance Katie Conway Large Game Animal Protection & Awareness Mike Steinle SAVA: Speak Up Cindy Benger Tribunal Gaming Club Sara Slagle Yugioh Chris Case

Join Science Bowl!

Meets on Thursdays 3:00-4:30 pm, Room L207 See Mrs. Morris for more information

Science Knowledge Bowl competition began in 1991 to encourage middle and high school-aged students to take a more active role in science. During the compe-tition, each team, consisting of four students, is quizzed during a fast-paced ques-tion-and-answer format similar to that of the TV game show “Jeopardy.” The stu-dents then earn extra points by tackling more in-depth short-answer questions that are solved by the entire team.

Each school can send two teams made up of 5 members each to our regional com-petition in February and may qualify for state national competitions. For more in-formation go to: www.scied.science.doe.gov/nsbjournal/default.htm

Encourage your student to come and be a part of our team. You need to like sci-ence, math and/or technology. We work hard in Science and play hard, too! Our regional tournament is TBA.

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Join Science Olympiad!

Wednesdays from 3:00-3:45 PM, Room L205 See Mrs. Osborn or Mrs. Morris for more information

Science Olympiad is a national organization that strives to bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science and the understanding of science concepts, while developing teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students. Each school can send a team made up of 15 members to regional competition in February and may qualify for state and/or national competitions. For more information go to: http://www.soinc.org.

Encourage your student to come and be a part of our Science Olympiad Team. We work hard in Science and play hard, too!

Letters Of Recommendation

Please be sure pick up an instruction sheet and Letter of Recommendation Request Form in the Career Center. These will help you provide your teachers with all the information they need to write a meaningful letter for you. It’s important to allow your teachers at least two weeks advance notice – the more time you give them, the better. Please take the forms to your teacher and ask in person for them to write you a reference.

We ask that you limit your requests to one or two teachers who know you well. Often, colleges only require one teacher recommendation and one counselor recommendation. Letters of recommendation are considered confidential at FCHS – teachers are not required to give you a copy. Your teacher will upload your letter to Naviance, and it will be sent to your colleges with your transcript. Colleges prefer letters which are confidential and which come directly from the school. Please know that teachers will not agree to write a letter for you if they are not comfortable providing a positive one.

Seniors!

Please schedule your senior meeting with your counselor ASAP. During this meeting, you’ll review your progress toward graduation and discuss your plans for the future. If you are planning to attend college, it’s imperative to meet with your counselor – s/he will need to fill out application forms for you, and will probably need to write you a letter a recommendation. Your counselor can also provide a great deal of information about the college application process.

Don’t delay! Counselor schedules are posted outside their doors. Please sign up for a 60-minute appointment at your earliest convenience.

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PSD School News Briefs

1. 2012-13 Annual Accountability Report to be Posted on PSD Website Poudre School District’s 2012-13 Annual Accountability Report will be posted on the PSD website (www.psdschools.org) as soon as it’s available. Every year, school districts in Colorado report about their performance to their communities, based on requirements in the No Child Left behind Act. The Annual Accountability Report features summary information regarding PSD's performance, assessment and accountability, teacher quality, finances, demographics and post-secondary readiness. If you would like a paper copy of the Annual Report, please contact PSD Communications at 490-3543 or email info@psdschools.org

2. TCAP Testing Scheduled for March and April PSD students will take the state-mandated Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) tests in March and April. The TCAP tests replace the former Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) tests that students have taken in the past and which were based on the old Colorado Model Content Standards. The TCAP tests support school districts as they transition to the new Colorado Academic Standards.

The TCAP assesses the following content areas: math, reading and writing in 3rd – 10th-grades. Science tests will also be given to 5th, 8th and 10th-grade students. According to state law, every Colorado student enrolled in a public school is required to take either the TCAP or CoAlt (alternate assessment).

Parents can prepare their child for these tests in several ways:

Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep. Provide your student with a nourishing breakfast. Schedule appointments or vacations on non-test days. Encourage your child to do their best in school at all times, not just during assessments.

The TCAP assessment is designed to provide a picture of student performance to schools, districts, educators, parents and the community. The data will be used to measure student, school, and district progress toward higher student achievement levels.

For more information about TCAP tests, visit the Colorado Department of Education website.

3. PSD SWAP and FRCC offer Open Houses about Career Opportunities PSD students and parents can learn about jobs and opportunities by attending open houses sponsored by Front Range Community College and the PSD School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP). The FRCC College career and technical education programs are offering eight different open houses from January through May at various locations in Fort Collins and Loveland.

Open houses will feature these programs:

Certified Nurse Assistant

Computer Information Systems

Electro-Mechanical & Energy Technology

Automotive Technology

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Welding Technology

Early Childhood Education

Check out this flyer for exact dates and times of the open houses!

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Resumen de las Noticias Escolares

1. El Informe Anual de Desempeño 2012-13 se publicará en el sitio web del PSD próximamente

El Informe Anual de Desempeño 2012-13 del Distrito Escolar Poudre (PSD, por sus siglas en inglés) se publicará en el sitio web del PSD (www.psdschools.org) tan pronto esté disponible. Cada año, los distritos escolares en Colorado dan a conocer a sus comunidades respectivas su desempeño, con base en los requisitos de la ley “Que Ningú n Niño se Quede Atr ás”. El Informe Anual de Desempeño (Annual Accountability Report) presenta un resumen informativo del Distrito Escolar Poudre con respecto a su desempeño, evaluación y cumplimiento de sus responsabilidades, calidad de los maestros, finanzas, características demográficas y preparación estudiantil para la etapa posterior a la secundaria. Si desea obtener una copia del informe anual en mención, por favor contacte al Departamento de Comunicaciones del PSD llamando al número 490-3543, o enviando un correo electrónico a info@psdschools.org.

2. Las pruebas de TCAP se programan para marzo y abril

Los alumnos del PSD van a tomar las pruebas del Programa en Transición para la Evaluación en Colorado (TCAP, por sus siglas en inglés), que el estado de Colorado exige. Las pruebas del TCAP reemplazan las del Programa de Evaluación Estudiantil de Colorado (CSAP, por sus siglas en inglés), que los alumnos tomaban anteriormente; dichas pruebas tenían como base los Estándares Modelo del Contenido Académico de Colorado (Colorado Model Content Standards) pasados. Las pruebas del TCAP apoyan a los distritos escolares a medida que hacen la transición a los nuevos Estándares Académicos de Colorado.

El TCAP evalúa las áreas de conocimiento tales como matemáticas, lectura y escritura, en los grados 3 a 10. Los estudiantes de 5.o, 8.o y 10.o grado también toman las pruebas de ciencias. De acuerdo con la ley estatal, cada alumno de Colorado que asista a una escuela pública, tiene que tomar las pruebas del TCAP o CoAlt (evaluación alterna).

Los padres de familia pueden preparar a sus hijos para estas pruebas de diversas maneras:

Asegurándose de que sus hijos duerman lo suficiente en la noche.

Brindando a sus hijos una comida nutritiva en la mañana.

Programando citas o vacaciones en los días en que no haya pruebas.

Animando a que sus hijos hagan lo mejor posible en todo momento en la escuela, no solo durante las evaluaciones.

Las pruebas del TCAP están diseñadas para proporcionar una muestra del desempeño estudiantil a las escuelas, los distritos, educadores, padres de familia y la comunidad. Los datos se usarán para medir el progreso, tanto de los estudiantes como de la escuela y el distrito, encaminado al logro de niveles superiores de rendimiento estudiantil.

Si desea tener más información sobre las pruebas del TCAP, vaya al sitio web del Departamento de Educación de Colorado.

3. SWAP del PSD y FRCC ofrecen “Días de Visita” referentes a las oportunidades de carreras

Los estudiantes y padres de familia del PSD pueden informarse acerca de empleos y oportunidades, al asistir a estos “Días de Visita” que están patrocinados por Front Range Community College (FRCC, por sus siglas en inglés) y el School to Work Alliance Program [Programa Alianza de la Escuela al Trabajo (SWAP, por sus siglas en inglés)]. Los programas para carreras profesionales y educación técnica del FRCC ofrecen ocho “Días de Visita” diferentes, desde enero hasta junio, en varios lugares en Fort Collins y Loveland.

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Resumen de las Noticias Escolares En los “Días de Visita” se presentará información sobre los siguientes programas:

Certificado de asistente de enfermería

Sistemas de información computarizada

Tecnología electromecánica y de energía

Tecnología automotriz

Hospitalidad y arte culinario

Tecnología de soldadura

Educación de la Niñez Temprana

¡Revise este panfleto para conocer las fechas y horas exactas de los "Días de Visita"!

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Save the Date!

2014 Junior-Senior Prom

Saturday, May 10th

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Lincoln Center, Fort Collins Tickets go on sale the week of April 28, 2013 for $30 per person. Tickets will also be available at the door for no additional charge.

Moody's Mega Math Challenge

(M3 Challenge) is Mar 8-9, 2014. The registration deadline is Feb 28th, 2014. There are over $125,000 in scholarship prizes for this nation-wide contest. Form a team of 3-5 students with one math teacher-coach. A realistic modeling problem will be given and teams must submit a solution. Participation is free and entirely internet-based.

For more information on the M3 Challenge, check out M3Challenge.siam.org. Contact Ms. Slagle to form a team! sslagle@psdschools.org

Link Leaders and Parents

Please mark the calendar for these important required events!

May Development Day Fri, May 16, 2014 -7th & 8th Period Please bring $10 cash or check (payable to FCHS) at this time!

Summer Link Training Tues, August 12, 2014 & Wed, August 13, 2014 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Freshman Orientation Mon, August 18, 2014 6:45 AM - 2:50 PM