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Page 1, May 2018 The FALCON FLIER
8th Grade Spring Information Dates and information regarding the 8th grade party
and the 8th grade awards and continuation ceremony.
Read more...pg 5
Letter from the Principal May is upon us and with that, we begin wrapping up
this school year while planning for the next. We have
much to celebrate. We would like to recognize the
Read more...pg 2
T H E F A L C O N
F L I E R
Euclid Middle School, Littleton Public Schools
PTO News Julie Hopson
PTO President
Missed any newsletters? Please
check out the PTO Website!
Juuling Juul vape pens have become extremely popular
among kids of all ages across the nation. Juul is a
brand of vapes or e-cigarettes and is popular due to Read more...pg 8
Incoming 6th Grade WEB Who: 6th Grade Students in August of 2018
What: Meet & Greet with Other 6th Graders
When: Thursday, August 16, 2018
Read more...pg 5
Art News Congratulations to the 7th grade art students with
their value still life variation drawings on display in
the Euclid Library. Students focused on how the Read more...pg 6
Euclid Ballot EAC parent members represent the parent communi-
ty at large. Parents/guardians of 6th, 7th, and 8th grad-
ers enrolled next year at Euclid may vote.
Read more...pg 10
Semester Grades The second semester of the 2017-2018 school year
will end on May 25, 2018. Students will receive final
cumulative grades for this eighteen Read more...pg 4
Summer Food Service Program Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! The Summer
Food Service Program offers free lunch and
snacks to ALL kids and teens up to 18 years old
Read more...pg 11
Falcon Flash The Falcon Flash is a 2.2 mile fun run/walk spon-
sored by Euclid Middle School. On Wednesday, May
23, over 750 students, staff and other community Read more...pg 7
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T H E F A L C O N
F L I E R
Euclid Middle School, Littleton Public Schools
2017-2018
May 2
Euclid Accountability Committee
3:30 - 5:30 P.M
Euclid Jazz Concert/Clinic with
Colorado Conservatory for the
Jazz Arts Big Band
6:00 P.M. Gym
May 7 - May 11
Staff Appreciation Week
May 7
6th/8th Grade Band Concert
7:00 P.M. Gym
May 8
7/8 Grade Choir Concert
7:00 P.M. Gym
May 9
All School BBQ Lunch
during lunches
May 10
8th Grade Party
2:50 - 4:15 P.M.
7th Grade / Jazz Band Concert
7:00 P.M. Gym
May 14
6/7/8 Grade Orchestra Concert
6:00 P.M. Gym
Guitar Recital
7:00 P.M. Cafeteria
May 15
Puppet Theatre
6th Grade Vocal Music
6:00 P.M. Gym
May 17
PTO Meeting
9:30 - 11:00 A.M
May 18
Falcon Feather
Semester 2 Celebration
1:45 P.M. Cafeteria
May 2018
Dear Euclid Parents and Community,
May is upon us and with that, we begin wrapping up this school year while planning
for the next. We have much to celebrate. We would like to recognize the careers of
Mr. Rimas Vaitaitis, instrumental music teacher and Ms. Diana McCubbin, kitchen
manager as they retire. Rimas has given more than 30 years of his life to the students
and community of Euclid. Diana has served our students for more than 20 years in the
kitchen at Euclid Middle School. The number of lives they have touched is immeasur-
able. You are encouraged to send a card or email to either Rimas or Diana in care of
Euclid to express your gratitude for their commitment and dedication to our communi-
ty.
The Falcon Flash - This whole school event is an exciting time to celebrate health
and wellness for our students. There are three grade level run/walks that occur
throughout the day of Wednesday, May 23rd. We thank our PTO for supporting this
great community building event for our students. We also thank both Clint Borel and
Jordan Fidler for organizing this exciting end of the year wellness celebration for all
students.
Eighth Grade Awards and Continuation Ceremony- This culminating celebration
will be from 1:00 to 2:30 on Thursday, May 24th in the gym. The ceremony will in-
clude a time when many students are recognized by their teachers. Our students have
worked hard and achieved a great deal over the last three years at Euclid. They are
now well prepared for the next step of their educational journey. We hope you are
able to join us for this event.
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) - As we are saying goodbye to our older students,
we are making plans to welcome our incoming sixth graders. Many of our new stu-
dents have come to Euclid for a visit during the school day. During this time, the fifth
graders were able to tour the building with eighth grade student leaders and adults.
They also were able to speak with current Euclid students and meet counselors, teach-
ers, and administrators. Please mark your calendars for a “Meet and Greet with Your
Classmates” WEB event on August 16. This is the day before school starts. The new
sixth grade students will meet from 8:00-11:00 AM in our gym. Our 8th grade WEB
leaders are eager to put on a fun program for the 6th graders. More information re-
garding this program will be in the June Falcon Flier.
Please continue to access our website and school
calendar for current information on upcoming
events. There are many happenings and much to cel-
ebrate!
Thank you for your partnership in making Euclid
Middle School a great place for our students,
Cindy Corlett, Principal
May 23
Falcon Flash
May 24
Continuation
1:00 P.M. Gym
May 25
8th Grade to Elitch Gardens
Last Day of School
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EUCLID AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Euclid Intramurals
By Clint Borel, Intramural Director
7th & 8th Girls Volleyball:
The 8th Grade volleyball season ends with the tournament at Powell Saturday, April 28.
Please come and support our Falcons! Special thanks to 8th grade coaches Terry Otte
and Teresa Vigil! 7th Grade volleyball completed a perfect 9-0 season on Monday,
April 16. Special thanks to 7th grade coaches Jordan Fidler and Stacie Richardson!
6th Co-ed Track and Field:
The trackstars have been working hard all of their April season!
Special thanks to Jordan Fidler and James Fountain for coaching these champions!
We would like your feedback! Please e-mail [email protected] with your intramural sport experiences.
EUCLID AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Interested in other sports and activities? Click here to see what other district approved opportunities are available.
How do I get involved?: Information about after school
events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning. There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria and posters announcing starting dates are displayed in the halls. Watch here for announcements about new clubs and activities. Club fee is due at the beginning of attending one club. After the initial payment, the club fee includes unlimited attendance at any clubs.
Soccer Club: Come play soccer at 7:00 AM on Thurs-
day (6th Grade) or Friday (7th & 8th Grade). Open to eve-ryone! See Mr. Mena to get the purple form. Meets: Thursday or Friday 7:00 - 7:45 AM Room: Gym Sponsor: Mr. Mena
Brain Bowl: Brain Bowl is finished meeting for this school year.
Technology Student Association - TSA Club: Do you love building or engineering? Technology Student Association (TSA) is a club where students build projects for the state TSA competition held downtown each winter. All projects are robotics or wood-based. Meets: Tuesdays 2:50 - 4:10 PM Room: Wood Tech/Modern Tech labs Sponsors: Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph
Spelling Club: Spelling Club is finished meeting for this school year.
Green Team: Sponsors: Mrs. Bradbury & Ms. Remkus
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SEMESTER GRADES
The second semester of the 2017-2018 school year will
end on May 25. Students will receive final cumulative
grades for this eighteen-week period. Grades will be
available for parents and students to view on Infinite
Campus Portal Friday, June 8. These semester grades are
final. The final grades become a part of each student’s
cumulative record.
STUDENT INFORMATION
If you have made any changes to background
information such as changes in address, phone number
(work and home), health and medication, or emergency
contact person(s), please contact the school so that your
student's records will be correct.
MOVING?
Please notify the Student Services Office if your student
has registered but will not attend Euclid next year. Each
school is required to track withdrawals, so please call 303-
347-7810 (you may leave a voicemail message after
hours) and let us know when your student will be
withdrawing and where he/she will attend school. It is
very important for parents of current 5th graders to contact
Euclid with this information, too, so that we can adjust
enrollment if necessary. Parents of current 8th graders
should notify Euclid so that student records will not be
sent on to the high school if your student will not be
attending high school in the District. Thanks for your help!
Student Services News Counselors: Mel inda Morris : 303 -347-7820
Tara Kolker : 303 -347-7819
Anne Keely , Secretary: 303 -347 -7810
Important Fee Information
All fees and fines need to be paid by the end of the year
in order to receive your student's semester report card.
Please check in Infinite Campus and verify that your stu-
dent's fees are paid. For 8th graders, all fees and fines
need to be paid in order to attend the end of the year
Elitch Gardens Reward Field Trip. All outstanding fines
and fees past due must be paid by schedule pickup or
schedules will not be released until all outstanding pay-
ments are received. Please contact the bookkeeper, Jill
Kelley, at 303-347-7800 or stop by the office be-
tween 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Answers to commonly asked fee/fine questions:
*Club fee is due at the beginning of attending one club
(this includes Jubilation, after school plays and clubs).
After initial payment, the club fee includes unlimited
attendance at any clubs at EMS.
*Sport fees are due at the beginning of the sport being
played. There is a two sport maximum fee per student.
*Fines are assessed by the classroom teacher for lost and
or damaged books and are due at time of issuance. If a
book is found, a reimbursement will be issued.
*Registration fees are due at the beginning of the school
year. These fees include your student’s agenda, vocabu-
lary book and exploratory fees.
*Library Fines are assessed after 6 weeks overdue. No
other books can be checked out until the fines are paid or
the book is returned to the library.
Spring Dress Code Reminder
As we head into the spring, we often see a spike in dress
code violations. Students forget they have grown over the
past 7 months and the shorts which fit at the beginning of
the year are too small and are often times no longer appro-
priate for school. Euclid’s dress code is designed to max-
imize personal expression and style, while maintaining a
positive atmosphere that allows everyone to feel comforta-
ble and do their best learning. Students who do not come
to school dressed appropriately will be asked to change
clothes or, if that is not possible, parents will be called to
bring different clothes.
As a reminder, here are key points to remember regarding
our dress code. Please see the student handbook for a full
description of Euclid’s dress code.
a. Unacceptable dress includes: spaghetti straps, hal-
ter-tops.
b. Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.
c. Students may not sag their pants.
d. Undergarments must be covered.
e. No low-cut shirts or mid-drift shirts.
f. T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.
g. Appropriate footwear is required at all times.
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ATTENTION 8th GRADERS
8th Grade Continuation Dress Code It’s a Euclid expectation and tradition that students
dress up for their continuation ceremony. If you are
going shopping, here are some guidelines to keep in
mind:
Girls usually wear dresses or nice slacks.
Girls dresses NEED STRAPS and BACKS and under-
garments including bra straps need to be not visible.
That said, we relax the 2” shoulder strap rule on this
day. Spaghetti straps are okay.
No bare midriffs.
Brand new shoes or very high heels are uncomfortable
and make “walking the line” hard; wear something
safe and comfortable.
Boys wear nice pants, shirts with collars, and dark
shoes. Suits and sport coats are NOT required, but we
strongly encourage neck ties.
8th Grade Class Party
Thursday, May 10 Eighth graders, mark your calendars now for the final
class party of your middle school career. The party will
be held in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 10, from
2:50-4:10 pm. Join your friends, eat, dance and play
games. Activity buses will run that day. This party is
free.
Awards and Continuation Ceremony The date for 8th Grade Awards and Continuation Cere-
mony is Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 1:00 - 2:43 p.m. in
the EMS gym. Reception following.
On Friday, May 25th, the eighth
graders will go to Elitch Gardens for
the day.
YOU ARE INVITED!
Who: 6th Grade Students in August of 2018
What: Meet & Greet with Other 6th Grade Students
When: Thursday, August 16, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Euclid Middle School Gym
Why: To Welcome You to Middle School!
You will meet great administrators, teachers,
counselors, 8th graders, and other 6th grade students.
PLEASE plan on attending!
ATTENTION INCOMING 6th GRADERS
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YEARBOOKS FOR SALE!!
HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR YEARBOOK
YET? You don't want to miss out on this year’s bigger,
better yearbook. Copies are limited! THE TIME TO
BUY IS NOW!
Don't know if you have pre-purchased and reserved your
copy?
Go onto Infinite Campus, look under Fees. If there is a
record of $30 for yearbook, you are good to go! You
have one reserved, you will receive it the last week of
school!
Don't have one reserved yet, order one by doing one of
the following:
1) Pay online in Infinite Campus OR
2) Give $30 cash or check made out to EMS to our
bookkeeper, Mrs. Kelley
Don't wait! Order today...
COPIES ARE LIMITED!
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 7th grade art students with their
value still life variation drawings on display in the Eu-
clid Library. Students focused on how the elements of
art; form and value are shown in artwork.
Congratulations to the 6th and 7th grade art students
with their work on display in the double class-
room. Their work will be on display April and May and
features still life drawings, watercolor landscapes, crea-
tive color wheels and op art color systems.
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News for Nutrition Services
2017-2018
The school year is ending soon; does your student have
enough money in their lunch account to last until the end
of the year? Is there a negative balance that needs to be
paid?
As of April 27, students will not be permitted to charge
into the negative on their accounts. Please watch lunch
account balances and pay off any past due amounts. If
you are unsure of your balance, ask one of the kitchen
staff, call LPS Nutrition Services at 303-347-3360 or
check your account at MySchoolBucks.com
2018-2019
It is the goal of the LPS Nutrition Services department to
keep meal prices affordable to families within the district.
Due to increasing food costs, our meal prices will be
changing for the 2018-2019 school year. Prices will be
as follows:
Breakfast Prices*
Elementary: $1.85
Middle: $1.85
High: $2.05
Lunch Prices*
Elementary: $2.95
Middle: $3.15
High: $3.25
Adult: $4.05
Milk: $0.75
*As a reminder, all students who qualify for reduced
meal benefits will receive breakfast at no charge. Addi-
tionally, PK-5th grade students who qualify for reduced
meal benefits will also receive lunch at no charge. More
information regarding Free and Reduced Meal Benefits
can be found at www.lpsnutrition.com or call 303-347-
3355.
It's that time of year again!!
THE Falcon Flash is here! The Falcon Flash is a 2.2 mile fun run/walk sponsored by
Euclid Middle School. On Wednesday, May 23, over 750
students, staff and other community members will come
together and promote being active! Top 10 male and top
10 female finishers (per grade level) will be awarded.
Additionally, other prizes will be raffled throughout the
day and snacks will be donated! Come join the fun! If
you would like to volunteer to assist the PE department
with this event, please contact Jordan Fidler or Clint
Borel.
Jordan Fidler Clint Borel
303-734-6158 303-734-6159
[email protected] [email protected]
6th GRADE
8:55 - 9:10 Core 9:15 - 10:30 Falcon Flash
10:34 - 11:35 Core 11:35 - 12:05 Lunch
12:09 - 2:50 Core
7th GRADE
8:55 - 10:50 Core 10:55 - 12:10 Falcon Flash
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch 12:44 - 2:50 Core
8th GRADE
8:55 - 10:51 Core 10:55 - 11:25 Lunch 11:29 - 12:55 Core
1:00 - 2:15 Falcon Flash 2:19 - 2:50 Core
“JUULING” A RAPIDLY GROWING PROBLEM Juul vape pens have become extremely popular among kids of all ages across the nation. Juul is a brand of vapes or e-cigarettes and is popular due to its size. The Juul pen looks like a flash drive, but cartridges go inside that are filled with liquid nicotine. Some of these are flavored nicotine or E-Juice (strawberry, cotton candy, etc). Substance abuse experts say kids are filling them with other drugs. Kids have also learned they can replace the liquid nicotine cartridge with a liquid THC (marijuana) cartridge. There is no odor, so users can smoke anywhere without anyone knowing what’s inside. Kids can charge these vape pens using the USB ports on their laptop computers and parents and teachers would never know they were charging an e-cigarette or Juul. The amount of nicotine in a single Juul cartridge is equal to a pack of cigarettes and offers about 200 puffs per cartridge.
The vape pen works by producing a vapor that is inhaled as a person uses the device. The device contains a central heating component that enables it to slowly heat up the dry herbs/oil/wax between 350 to 400 degrees right before the point of combustion. The result of this is VAPOR that is produced in the purest form.
These are some images of the Juul vape pens and E-cigarettes.
How can I tell if my child is using one of these products?
In the past, parents would smell a whiff of cigarette smoke, burst into their teenagers' rooms,
catch them sneaking a puff of a cigarette, and major grounding would then ensue. Today is
much more difficult to detect if their using vape pens.
The Following are just some examples to look for:
Unexplained Sweet Scent
Although the vapor produced by e-cigarettes can be either odorless or scented, given the
choice, most teenagers will choose the scented (or flavored) vapor. The e-liquid, also known
as e-juice, available on the market for e-cigarettes comes in a variety of enticing flavors like
Gummi Bear, Berry Lush, Frozen Lime Drop and Watermelon Wave that all too many teens
are eager to try. If you notice a sweet scent that is unexplainable, it might require further
investigation on your part.
Skipping the Caffeine
Some e-cig users suddenly find themselves developing sensitivity to caffeine. So, if your teen
used to be hitting Starbucks regularly or chugging Red Bulls and is now suddenly passing on
their favorite caffeinated drinks, this could be a red flag.
Unfamiliar Batteries and Chargers
While some vape pens can be charged with a simple USB cable, most require batteries. And,
since an e-cig vape pen battery typically only last two hours with constant use, the battery
needs to be charged regularly. If you find an unfamiliar battery or battery charging device,
this could serve as another red flag that your child may be vaping.
Discarded Atomizers
The atomizer is an important part of any e-cig. It’s the component of the e-cig that turns the
e-liquid into vapor. The atomizers don’t last forever and eventually need to be discarded.
Therefore, if you happen to come across a discarded atomizer in your child’s room, it can be a
good indication that your child has been vaping.
Increased Thirst
Dehydration, often described by vapers as dry or cotton mouth is actually a fairly common
side effect of vaping. Propylene Glycol, one of the ingredients in e-liquid, is the primary cause
of the dehydration. The substance has been shown to absorb and hold in water molecules,
preventing them from being absorbed into the body. Therefore, if you notice your teen
drinking more than they typically do or you happen to notice other signs of dehydration such
as dark circles under their eyes, you may want to dive a little deeper to determine the cause.
One last thing to think about…..more kids are asking for Visa or M/C gift cards instead of a
Walmart or Cabela’s card. They can go online to websites like juulvapor.com. The only age
verification process the website has is a click of a button saying they are over 21 years of age.
The kids have the product delivered to their home or friends home.
Hope this helps. As always, please contact me if you have any questions.
Officer James Fountain
School Resource Officer Euclid Middle School
EUCLID ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (EAC) Ballot 2018-2019
EAC parent members represent the parent community at large. (The statements below were taken verbatim from the application.) Parents/guardians of 6
th, 7
th, and 8
th graders enrolled next year at Euclid
may vote. One parent applied by the deadline. There is one position available.
Angela Christensen (6th
grade, 2017-2018) Reasons you wish to serve on the Council: I would like to serve on the Euclid Accountability Committee to help continue the great work of the committee. EMS is an incredibly special place due in great part to the teamwork of administration, teachers, staff and parents. I would be honored to be a part of the team that helps to plan, evaluate and provide feedback to maintain Euclid’s success and also to look at future improvements. I am, by nature, a planner and decision maker, and this committee would be a good fit for those qualities I possess.
Strengths and experiences you would bring to the Council: In the past seven years, I have served the LPS community in a number of way that will be an asset to the EAC. I am currently serving as the EMS PTO vice president as well as the EMS representative to the district joint PTO scholarship committee. Between the years of 2011-2017, I served on the Highland Elementary Accountability Committee, served as secretary, VIPS Coordinator and President of Highland PTO. I have also served on a number of district level committees as well as chairing the JPTO Scholarship Committee. I look forward to using the experiences to help guide the future of the EAC.
Amanda Wilson (6th
grade, 2017-2018) Reasons you wish to serve on the Council: I want to serve on the Euclid Accountability Committee (EAC) because I believe in equity for students in education. Schools, educators and parents face increased and changing challenges in providing stability, learning and physical and emotional safety for children. As a parent of two very different 6
th
graders, I appreciate the strengths of Euclid and the support my children have received. I feel supporting the EAC can increase this experience for other families. Further, as a parent member, I feel it is important to bring a family perspective to create a community with understanding and respect for everyone impacted by the decision made and goals set.
Strengths and experiences you would bring to the Council: I am the parent of four children ages 11 to 19 who have a variety of strengths and challenges. I believe listening is a key to understanding and speaking up is a risk worth taking. Our family has had the opportunity to live in multiple districts in the western United States. I have been able to serve on similar committees in these areas. I am currently working on obtaining a Masters in Social Work. Because I am a part-time student, I can commit to serving on EAC and bring the knowledge and experience I have gained.
PLEASE VOTE FOR TWO (2) CANDIDATES.
Angela Christensen Amanda Wilson
Name: Date:
You may vote by mail or you may drop it off in the Main Office. Ballots must be returned by
Friday, May 25, 2018.
Summer FoodService Program
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long!The Summer Food Service Program offers free lunch and
snacks to ALL kids and teens up to 18 years old throughout the summer. There are no income requirements and i t i s
open to everyone in the community!
June 4th - July 27th 2018
Serving Snack From 9:30am-10:15am
Serving Lunch From 11:00am-12:45pm
Field Elementary School
5402 S. Sherman Way
Littleton, CO 80121
Questions?
Contact Katie Kerkhoff, RDN
303.347.3358
Littleton Public Schools Nutrition Services