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Arapahoe Campus News
Education With a Difference!
BOULDER CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER ARAPAHOE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
720-561-5220 Boulder Valley School District
Excellence and Equity
6600 ARAPAHOE ROAD
BOULDER, COLORADO 80303
October, 2012
Automotive Students Take
a Break to get a Manicure
by Andrea Aguirre
Seven students in the Career and Technical Education
Center’s Collision and Repair program volunteered to
get their nails done by students in the cosmetology class.
Sage Dart, Paul Sullivan and Jesse Graff were 3 out of 7
students who got their nails done during class.
Cosmetology students needed some volunteers to
practice doing manicures. “The teacher didn’t say we
Automotive/Collision Repair students Sage Dart, Paul Sullivan and Jesse Graff.
were volunteering to get our nails done, so many of the
students in the Repair Program volunteered,” Paul Sullivan said.
Many students who get their nails done for the first time think it’s nerve racking, and others think it’s exciting and
enjoyable. “It was better than I expected it to be, and it was something very relaxing,” said Sage Dart.
After seeing that male students got their nails done and hearing that it wasn’t as bad as males thought it was, it has
motivated other students at Arapahoe Ridge High School who have never experienced this process to try it out and see how
getting their nails done goes. “Being able to experience what many people do getting manicures and being able to feel it for
ourselves was a very different and exciting process. I’m definitely willing to try this again,” Sage Dart concluded.
In final consideration, the students that got their nails done had a good experience, and people who have not tried this
should consider it. It might be an enjoyable thing to do. n
BVSD Launches New Online Community Engagement Website -
BVSDlistens.com
First featured topic is the Calendar Development Process
The district has launched a new online community engagement website where the ideas of parents and staff are considered
alongside the vision of school leaders as an integral part of the planning and improvement process.
Join in the discussion TODAY at BVSDlistens.com!
The first featured topic is BVSD’s calendar development process. That survey closes at midnight Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Other current topics include:
• What is your favorite thing about Boulder Valley Schools?
• What is the best way for the district to communicate with you?
You can collaborate anytime, from any computer. Contribute new ideas, or participate in instant polls and surveys. You can
even upload links, maps, photos and videos that help make your point. School board members and Superintendent Messinger
will be tuned in to what you and your neighbors are saying, keeping track of what you want to see next for BVSD.
Check it out. And spread the word. BVSDListens.com. Where you can work together with friends and school officials to
shape your child’s future without leaving your home. Thank you for helping make BVSD great! n
GSA Creates
Greater
Acceptance
by Morgan Perry
GSA, which stands for Gay Straight
Alliance, is a support group for gays,
lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered
students, as well as anyone who
supports these students. Julie Graff is the
coordinator for the group, and they meet every Wednesday,
flipping between “A” and “B” lunch. Julie came to this
school and when she did, she was asked to take over the
group. Most Boulder Valley School District schools have a
GSA group. Julie said, “This group has been very successful
and makes the students feel supported and safe. They know
that there is a group of students on this campus fighting for
their rights also.”
In GSA they talk about a lot of different things. Every
week there is a different topic. However, one of the goals is
to make sure everyone in the room knows each other. They
start the group off by going around the room and having
everyone introduce themselves. Then they ask students to
reveal whether or not they fall into, or if they are acquainted
with anyone, who falls into any GLBTIQ categories. They
also make sure that everyone knows what GLBTIQ means
and stand for. GLBTIQ stands for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender, Intersex, and Queer/Questioning. For example,
a few weeks ago they talked about “Transphobic words,”
and what is offensive and what isn’t. A few things that are
not okay to say are words like “tranny” and questions like
“What is your REAL name? I mean the one you were given
at birth?” These things are not okay.
This brings us to a transgendered student at our school,
Mimi Sneed, who loves being here for our accepting and
safe environment. She said, “In school I feel completely
supported, by my teachers, administration, and the students.”
Although there is always that one person who isn’t
supportive, she still feels it is a smaller school where she
can connect with people more easily and she can also get
back on track with her credits. Mimi chose to come to this
school, which really says a lot about Arapahoe Ridge. Most
transgendered people prefer certain pronouns, but not all of
them. Mimi made it very clear what she prefers. “Female,
she, her and hers,” Mimi asserted.
Administration and the people of this school are doing
a great job with making students feel like this is a safe
environment where anyone can express themselves without
being judged. n
A Note from the Counseling Office . . .
Hi! My name is Megan Graham.
I work in the counseling area at Arapahoe Campus as an offsite employee of Boulder County. I work with Medicaid and
CHP+ programs. These are free or low-cost government-sponsored health insurance programs that include medical, dental,
and vision benefits. If you have questions about if you might qualify for these programs, are wondering if your Medicaid
or CHP+ is currently active, or need a current provider list, I’d love to talk to you! I can also provide you with other health
insurance options if you do not qualify. Please stop by my office 103D. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or my phone at 720-561-6466.
Hola! Soy Megan Graham
y trabajo en la sección de consejería en Arapahoe Campus como empleada del condado de Boulder. Trabajo con los programas de Medicaid y CHP+. Estos programas de seguro médico gratuito o de bajo costo patrocinados por el gobierno.
Los beneficios incluyen servicios médicos, dentales, y de la vista. ¿Si usted tiene preguntas sobre cómo ser elegible para
estos programas? ¿Quiere saber si su Medicaid o CHP+ es activo? ¿Necesita una lista de médicos que aceptan estos programas? ¡Me encantaría hablar con usted! También puedo ofrecerle otras opciones de seguro médico si usted no llegara
a calificar. Por favor pase a mi oficina 103D. También se puede comunicarse conmigo enviando un correo electrónico a
[email protected] o por teléfono al 720-561-6466.
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The New Chicks on Campus
by Selena Martinez
Yes, there are chickens here at Boulder Valley School District’s Career
and Technical Education Center, and they’re part of the Agriculture
program. The classes are taught by Ms. Heather Riffel. Two of the chicks
were hatched and raised here, and ten of them were donations from the 4H
club brought here as grown chickens, not raised as little chicks. There are a
few plans already for the chickens and their purpose here on campus.
They are located on the outside of the building, right by the green house.
The students in the class all participate in taking care of the chickens
together. They feed them daily and clean up their little home.
They have their own area to be together in a shed to lay eggs and hang
out. The dominant chicken’s name is Buffalo, and she runs the pack. She is very feisty with all the other chickens. Two of the
newer chickens have to be kept separate from the others, or there will be frequent chicken fights.
Ms. Riffel’s academic plans with these include a lot. Having students learn (agricultural anatomy of the chicken) is a great
experience and gives a different look on food. The class teaches about food collection with the eggs and also slaughtering
the chickens. Within the next week the class is going to be selling the eggs here at the school, and in winter, students will
slaughter two chickens and the rest throughout the remainder of the school year. Having a profitable, practical purpose for the
chickens teaches the students about business and farming, and how to have a agricultural profitable business.
The class is going to be really humane with regard to the slaughter of the chickens, and it will be a very educational
experience for the students. (Seeing where their food actually comes from, how it lives, and how it dies to become food.)
Chris Smithee says, “It’s part of life and I don’t mind.”
They will be hatching eggs in the spring, but if any roosters survive, they will slaughter them, too. The chickens will be
given to the cooking class, so they can also learn how to
cook a freshly killed chicken. The food will be eaten by
the teachers and students of both classes.
Urban Agriculture student Chris Smithee.
On Oct. 4th there were 204 fourth graders who came to the
Greenhouse program for a field trip, to visit and to get a better
understanding about where their food originates. It allowed the kids
to connect with their food and agriculture. They learned how the
food they eat comes from an animal. For an example, they showed
the kids that the breakfast they eat is laid by a chicken. Greenhouse
students went into depth about how eggs are laid, which are
fertilized, and how they become hatched or stay eggs. n
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CTEC Culinary Arts student Samantha Franks helped direct
the fourth grade visitors to the various exhibits on display.
Check out Project YES!
Youth Envisioning Social change
project-yes.org
We have a lot of great news to share.... and a new online newsletter!
Read more about our fall after-school programs,
Dia De Los Muertos service day and celebration,
and more!
Since we have a lot of wonderful new programming and events, we thought we’d share with you by starting
an e-newsletter. Project Yes has now been around for 20 years and we’ve done lots of incredible work in the
community throughout the years and this year is no exception! Read more below and make sure to stay in touch
with us through our facebook page, twitter feed, and through email. Thanks for supporting Project Yes!
Free After School Programming
We have free after school programs in several elementary schools and Art for Social Change programming at
Angevine Middle School This Fall. The programs have a focus on both art and social change so they will be fun
and inspirational. General details for the programs are below, if you need more information, email Audrey Brazeel,
Director of Programs at [email protected]. Classes are limited to 35 students per location and will be
filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lafayette Elementary - Mondays
Emerald Elementary - Tuesdays
Pioneer Escuela Bilingue Elementary - Wednesdays
Ryan Elementary - Thursdays
Angevine Middle School - Tuesdays
These programs will be one day a week through the fall semester. Reunión con el Comité de Responsabilidad Escolar el 13 de Noviembre
Estimado padre,
Como ustedes saben, estamos desarrollando el Plan de Mejoramiento de este año escolar para su presentación al
distrito a finales de noviembre. Ya hemos empezado a reunirnos con nuestro Comité de Responsabilidad Escolar
sobre este plan para hacer frente a nuestra necesidad de mejorar el rendimiento y la participación estudiantil.
Este mensaje es para informarle que en nuestra reunión con el Comité de Responsabilidad Escolar el 13 de
Noviembre, en la escuela Arapahoe Ridge High School, a las 2:45pm. Voy a revisar el plan que me propongo
presentar este año, así como el progreso que hemos hecho en la implementación del plan del año pasado y
mejorar nuestro desempeño. Asimismo, habrá una oportunidad para que usted haga comentarios sobre el plan
propuesto. Agradecería su asistencia a esta reunión.
Dr Joan Bludorn
School Accountability Committee meeting on November 13th
Dear Parent,
As you may know, we are developing this year’s Improvement Plan for submission to the district in late
November. We have already begun to meet with our School Accountability Committee about this plan to
address our need to increase student achievement and engagement. This message is to let you know that at our
School Accountability Committee meeting on November 13th, at Arapahoe Ridge High School, at 2.45pm,
we will review the plan that I intend to submit this year as well as the progress we made in implementing last
year’s plan and improving our performance. In addition, there will be an opportunity for you to comment on our
proposed plan. I welcome your attendance at this meeting.
Dr Joan Bludorn
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Bathroom Escort Policy:
Different Rules Apply
To Different Schools
by Veronica Castro
Luis Figueroa, a senior from Broomfield High
School, attends the Criminal Justice program at
Boulder Valley School District’s Career and Technical
Education Center. When he reflected on why he is
taking Criminal Justice, he said, “I want to become a
cop. My best friend and I are really looking forward
to be part of the police department one day.”
Since Luis is only at CTEC for half days, and it is
Gabriela Rodriguez and Luis Figueroa
his first year attending the TEC program, he was not
are students in the CTEC Criminal Justice program.
aware of the bathroom policy rules until he had to be
walked to the bathroom by an escort. “I feel awkward and hurried knowing there is someone waiting for me to be done with
my needs outside the restroom,” Luis said.
At Broomfield High School, as well as other schools, students have the opportunity to use the bathroom whenever they ask
permission, as long as they don’t take advantage. Arapahoe Campus rules are very different, and that does not appeal to many
students. Having someone wait outside the restrooms can be very uncomfortable, and some people even feel rushed.
Luis is against that rule. “I think they should trust us more and give everyone a chance to go to the restroom whenever they
need to go,” Luis said. “They should change the escort rule.”
The rule was made for many reasons, but some students would like to see it changed. Some feel that if administration
would give the students the privilege to take care of their needs when needed, it would give students the chance to make wise
decisions, and if students fail to follow the rules, there would still need to be consequences. “If they want students to act like
young adults, maybe they should start treating us like young adults, not kids,” Luis concluded. n
Boulder CTEC Criminal Justice class with Instructor Carolyn Berry and
Arapahoe Campus Resource Officer Jeanette Cunning.
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Beber y Conducir… ¿Cuándo va a parar?
Por Destiny Escobar
A mi no me gusta conducer ebria, y no me gusta que mis amigos hagan eso tampoco. Se pueden matar en su auto y
matar a otros también. Tenemos que detener esto. Y aquí tienes algunas razones por las que es importante que lo hagamos.
Los adolescentes en todas partes salen por la noche y se emborrachan totalmente. Entonces deciden conducir teniendo
una oportunidad cada vez de ser atrapados e incluso virar y golpear a alquien. Así es que nos unimos y hacemos que los
estudiantes tomen conciencia de cuales son los peligros reales. Juntos podemos cambiar la manera en que los adolescents actúan hoy en día y ellos pueden volver a comportarse como deberían y mantenerse a si mismos fuera de peligro.
Aunque yo nunca lo he hecho personalmente, yo he sido testigo de muchos casos en que mis amigos han recibido un
DUI (conducir bajo la influencia del licor); se les ha arruinado totalmente la vida. Ellos no pueden conseguir un trabajo.
Les es difícil conseguir incluso un apartamento. Yo soy testigo de que a mi amigo se le niega que rente una vivienda
debido a esta clase de problemas.
En conclusión, creo que todos deberíamos ser más cuidadosos de nuestro tiempo. Beber licor cuando eres menor
de 21 años simplemente no es la mejor decisión a largo plazo. En general, te estoy pidiendo que ayudes a mantener a
nuestros jovenes fuera de peligro y a que te unas a difundir la palabra. n
İPerdóname Ama!
En medio del pasillo
Me sentía bien perdida
Pasaba todo el mundo
Estaba enloquecida
Sacaba mi coraje
peleando con mi hermana
Pensaba
Mi vida es nada
Sin poder entender
Bajo mi ignorancia
Mi jefita sufría
Por toda mi infancia
Un día me sento
Me dijo, “No seas ignorante. ¿Crees
que
A mi me gusta andar cuidando niños?”
Tú sabes de la vida
Me dijo mi jefita
Deja de fumar
Y también esa bebida
Si no te compones,
Quien sabe donde
Vas a acabar…
Por tu propia voluntad
Te irás a destrozar
Y esas amiguitas que se dicen ser
familia
Nomás lo que te enseñan son
Puras grocerias y tonterias
Dime cuantas veces te han ayudado
Nomás lo que te enseñan es
Como andar en lado a lado
Perdóname Ama
No te quise lastimar
El amor que tú me diste
No lo voy a encontrar
Me mandabas a la escuela
Y yo me iba de pinta
Con mis amigas
En la casa de mi amiga
Me la pasaba todo el tiempo
Le entrabamos a todo
Nosotros no teníamos miedo
Nosotras no teníamos quien nos mandara
Pero todo llegó a su fin
Me mandaron con Juez.
Quize hacer un jale
Pero no pude conseguir
No quise escuchar los consejos que
me dió mi madre
Ahora estoy en problemas con la
chota
En medio de la corrida no sé que pasó
Corrí pa’ el otro lado y la juda me
alcanzó
“No te muevas”, me dijo.
Yo aquí soy el más chinón.
İY me arrestó!
Después de ese día,
Otra vida empezó…
Cuando iba a la corte
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Pense en mi jefita…
Hora si la regué
Yo me acuerdo que mi amigo me
decía,
“No seas bruta, no hay amigos que te
saquen de ese pulcro.”
Encerrada en mi cuarto, sufría un
gran dolor por fallarle
a mi jefita.
Ya no sé que hacer
Mi vida esta perdida
Pagaré las consecuencias,
Ya no habrá salida.
En la calle fuí chinona
Pero en la corte
Solamente soy
Un simple número
Como las otras prisioneras.
Aunque no supe lo que le hacía
A mi jefita
Si andaba de callejera
Hoy encerrada en mi cuarto
Pensando en que hacer
Si me hubiera yo quedado en clase
A hacer el bien
Por eso yo les digo sigan
Buenos pasos
Hay que hacer cumplido pues sigan
Estudiando
Yo destrocé el corazón de mi madre
La que me dió su sangre
La que me dió a luz y
Yo le pagué rompiéndole el corazón
Sufriré toda mi vida, por haberle
hecho esto a mi madre
Solo Dios sabrá
Donde mi suerte cairá… n
Shakespeare Performance at ARHS
by Colten Steele
On the day of October 1st, 2012 I sat down with Ms. Reali, the Journalism teacher at Arapahoe Ridge High School, to
discuss the Shakespeare play that took place in the ARHS café on Thursday, September 27th.
This play is called Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare. It was able to happen because of Clair Broaddus, a former
Language Arts Teacher at ARHS. She wrote out a grant that brought it here for everyone to witness. In this play, there are
11 characters total. However, there were only two actors and one actress to make up for the remainder of the characters. The
three performers are from Colorado State University.
Before the play was presented, there was a workshop. The three Shakespeare performers went to Ms.Reali’s classroom to
rehearse the play for one of her classes. “It was so good for the kids to see,” said Reali.
Many people are being bullied at Arapahoe Campus day by day, without any direction. The majority of this population is
High School students. It is hard to determine who is getting bullied without actually seeing it happen. That just so happens
to be the message of this Shakespeare play: anti-bullying. “I think it’s still an issue today. I’m glad this performance was
brought to our school,” stated Reali.
After this play concluded, it was greatly recognized that the three Shakespeare Performers were nothing short of
experts at what they do. In the play, there were 11 characters total, yet only the 3 of them were able to act out every single
character.” It was outstanding and the workshops were very useful,” said Ms. Reali. After watching them perform, it may be
safe to say that many people could genuinely agree. n
Student Council
by Jesus Dominguez
At Arapahoe Ridge High School, the student council group has a new sponsor, Mr. Byron Thompson. Mr. Thompson
is also a World History and World Geography teacher at Arapahoe, and this year Mr. Thompson is attempting to make the
school a “green” school through his work with student council.
The students who are were the group first quarter - Tiana Roberts, Ben Nagler, Martin Tremillo-Perez and Edgar
Ramirez - went around the whole school recycling with Mr. Thompson’s help. By helping the school recycle, they help the
school become a “green” school.
Student Council has a lot of roles at school, like recycling, coming up with activities, helping the student body, helping
the teachers with what they need, and doing some things to honor the seniors who will be graduating in 2013. Student
council is attempting to infuse ARHS with school spirit by organizing a school dance. They started off by distributing
surveys to every ARHS student in the week of September 10.
The sponsor said that there are really no new things coming up because he is new and he is barely starting to understand
the program. The leader of this group has not made any changes in the program, because he is new to it and is trying to
understand it a little bit more first. “No, I haven’t made any changes,” said Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson thinks that if they are able to let the kids know what Student Council does, then they can get more
students involved. “If we let the students know that we want to bring the school together, [we’ll] have a better sense of
community,” says Mr. Thompson.
While Mr. Thompson learns this group’s role even better, Student Council will continue to improve our campus. n
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Notes from
Carmen Faucette, Community Liason
Hello everyone!
¡Saludos para todos!
As we begin the second quarter of the school
l
year, I want to thank all the parents that are participating
in the Reading Group within our Latino Parent Bimonthly Groups. Our first meeting was held on October
4th. We had good parent participation, but we always
want more parents to join our group! The meetings are
conducted in English and Spanish and the books we
read are also published in both languages. The name of
the book we are reading is “EL Llano en Llamas” from
Juan Rulfo or “The Burning Plain” the English title.
The future dates for these meetings are: December 13th,
February 7th, and April 4th from 5:30-7:00 PM, please
join us!
We are also having conversations about forming a group
of parents who will receive nutrition classes sponsored
by the Colorado State University Extension SNAP-Ed.
These classes will be offered at our campus next spring,
and are totally free of charge. Please join the group for
more information.
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I want to thank all the teachers for their flexibility with allowing, in some cases almost the entire
class attend the dental screening this week. Also want to
thank Robin for organizing the event and Ben for escorting students back to classrooms. This year the dental
screening was the best ever!
We screened a total of 35 students and we are already
working on sending the referrals to see a dentist.
It wouldn’t have been possible without your help.
Thanks again.
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Parents we also need your help encouraging yur
Latina student to attend the LaTEENa conference at
Regis University on Saturday, October 27th. We’ll be
gone all day and the girls will have an opportunity to see
themselves in a college campus participating with other
girls in leadership workshops and listening to motivational speakers.
If you have any questions please call me
at 720-561-5501
l Al empezar el segundo cuarto del año escolar,
quisiera aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecer
a todos los padres de familia que asistieron a nuestro
primer Grupo de Lectura dentro del Grupo Bimensual de
Padres Latinos el pasado 4 de octubre. Tuvimos buena
asistencia y participación de los padres de familia presentes, ¡pero quisiéramos que todos los padres de familia participaran en este grupo! Los grupos son bilingües,
en inglés y en español y los libros que leemos también
han sido publicados en ambos idiomas. El nombre del
libro que estamos leyendo es “EL Llano en Llamas” de
Juan Rulfo. Las fechas futuras del grupo de padres son:
13 de diciembre, 7 de febrero y 4 de abril de 5:30-7:00
PM. ¡Por favor acompáñenos!
Se iniciaron conversaciones con los padres de familia
sobre la formación de un grupo de clases de nutrición
patrocinadas por la universidad, Colorado State University Extension SNAP-Ed la primavera entrante. Se
ofrecerán aquí en nuestro campus y son totalmente
gratuitas. Se dará más información durante los grupos
de padres en las fechas ya mencionadas.
l También quisiera agradecer a todos los maestros de
Arapahoe Ridge por su flexibilidad al permitir a sus estudiantes salir de sus clases, en algunos casos casi toda
la clase salió durante la revisión dental el pasado martes
16 de octubre. También quiero agradecer a Robin por la
organización del evento y a Ben por regresar a los estudiantes a sus clases después de la revisión. ¡La revisión
dental fue todo un éxito!
Treinta y cinco estudiantes fuero revisados y estamos
trabajando en enviar al dentista a los estudiantes que
necesitan trabajo dental.
Este evento fue un esfuerzo comunitario y no hubiera
sido posible sin la ayuda de todo el personal de la escuela.
l Por último, padres de familia necesitamos su ayuda
para alentar a sus hijas a que asistan a la conferencia
LaTEENa en la universidad Regis el 27 de octubre.
Pasarán todo el día en el campus universitario y tendrán
oportunidad de participar en talleres de liderazgo con
otras chicas y escucharán ponentes motivadores.
Si tuvieran alguna pregunta por favor llámenme
al 720-561-5501.
Thank you,
Carmen Faucette, Community Liaison
Muchas gracias,
Carmen Faucette, Enlace en la comunidad.
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Tattoos and Piercings
at Arapahoe Ridge High School by Hannah Cameron
Theresa Reali, a 38-year-old English teacher, is “all inked
up.” She got her first tattoo at the age of 13, and has been
adding on to her ink collection ever since. Theresa explains
to me her favorite and least favorite tattoos, “My least
favorite tattoo is the first one I ever got. I had my friend
tattoo a cross on my right hand, and I’m not even a religious
person.” Her favorite tattoo is one of her most recent ones:
her nephew’s handprint on her upper left arm.
When I asked Theresa at what age she thought it was
appropriate for a kid to get a tattoo, her response was, “I
think 18 is reasonable. However, if I had kids and if they
were well behaved, I would use tattoos to reward them if
their tattoo was reasonable and appropriate.” I asked her if
she wants to get more tattoos and she said that she would
like to finish her half sleeve on her left arm.
Morgan and Theresa both agreed that getting your
significant other’s name tattooed on your body would not be
a smart idea. n
Tattooing is an odd and beautiful form of art, very
interesting and more expressive of sentiment than any other
thing. It’s more fascinating than costly jewelry and cannot
be lost, borrowed, or stolen. It’s a moment we can keep
throughout life and retain after death.
Many students on the Arapahoe Ridge High School
campus have one or more tattoos. Morgan Perry got her
tattoo when she was sixteen, “I got my daughter’s name, her
date of birth, and her handprint tattooed on the back of my
left shoulder.” Morgan is one of many students with a tattoo
on campus.
Morgan does plan on getting more tattoos. For her next
one, she will get the lung cancer ribbon on her side with her
grandmother’s name, as well as her grandmother’s date of
birth and death. “I also want to get my tongue pierced,” she
says, after counting all seven of her piercings. When I asked
Morgan at what age she would allow her kids to get their
first tattoos, and she said when they turn sixteen.
Students aren’t the only people on campus with tattoos.
CU Tutors Help at Arapahoe Ridge High School
Fourteen University of Colorado
students are working toward completion
of their service learning projects this
semester by volunteering as ARHS tutors,
enriching their own learning experiences
as well as those of ARHS students.
Thank you to the dedicated CU
students who have been supporters of
student achievement at ARHS for the past
two years! Their commitment to servicelearning work has made a real difference
with one-to-one support for ARHS
students. n
ARHS Teacher Ms. Jode Brexa helped arrange for CU students to tutor at our campus.
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From BVSD Food Services
About Your Child’s Cafeteria Meal Account
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All students have a personal meal account. Students access their account using their six-digit student ID#.
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Putting money on your student’s account in advance eliminates the need for your child to remember to bring money
to school daily. Having money in their account also helps keep lunch lines moving.
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Send cash or check in any dollar amount to be credited to your child’s personal meal account, or go to Payforit.net
to add money to their account. Payforit.net is fast, easy and very convenient to use.
•
With Payforit.net, you can set up a low-balance email reminder for when your student’s account gets below a level
you choose. If you prefer, you can set up an auto-refill when your student’s account drops to zero. No money is ever
charged to your credit card without your approval and there are no transaction fees.
•
If using checks, please make payable to: Boulder Valley School District. Write your child’s first and last name and
student ID# on the check to be sure the money is deposited in the correct account.
•
When students bring a lunch from home, they may use their account to purchase milk, juice and side salad bar.
•
Please contact the cafeteria or Payforit.net as needed to check on your child’s account balance before it gets too low.
Sobre la Cuenta de la Cafetería de Su Hijo(a) •
Todos los estudiantes tienen una cuenta personal de comidas. Los estudiantes tendrán acceso a sus cuentas
utilizando su número personal de identificación.
•
Depositar dinero por adelantado en la cuenta de su estudiante elimina la necesidad de que su hijo tenga que
recordar traer dinero a la escuela todos los días. Teniendo dinero en su cuenta también ayuda a mantener las
•
líneas en la cafetería en movimiento.
•
Envíe cualquier cantidad de dinero en efectivo o cheque para que sea acreditado a la cuenta personal de comidas
de su hijo(a), o vaya a Payforit.net para agregar dinero a sus cuentas. Payforit.net es rápido, fácil y
•
muy cómodo de usar.
•
Con Payforit.net, usted puede establecer un recordatorio por correo electrónico cuando la cuenta de su estudiante
llegue a un nivel de saldo por debajo del nivel que usted elija. Si lo prefiere, usted puede establecer un autorecargo cuando la cuenta de su estudiante se reduzca a cero. No se hace ningún cargo a su tarjeta de crédito sin
su aprobación y nunca habrán cargos por transacción.
•
Por favor haga los cheques a nombre de: Boulder Valley School District. Escriba el nombre y apellido de su hijo
y el número de identificación del estudiante en el cheque para asegurarse de que el dinero sea depositado en la
cuenta correcta.
•
Cuando los estudiantes traen almuerzo de casa, podrán utilizar sus cuentas para comprar leche, jugo y hay una
barra de ensalada.
•
Contacte la cafetería o Payforit.net para revisar el balance de su hijo(a) antes de que baje mucho.
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A PA R E N T ’ S N E W S L E T T E R F O R B O U L D E R VA L L E Y K I D S
Thrive
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insideTHRIVE
2
Organizing for
Students =
Success
The YMCA of
Boulder Valley
3
Have the
Conversation!
4
BVSD Community
Connections:
A Student
Resource Guide
Consider BVSD
Lifelong Learning
when seeking
classes for your
child…and you!
5
Calendar of
Classes & Events
Inspire
Enhance
Inform healthy kids make smarter students
OCTOBER 2012
>> Reducing Family Stress
We live in a stressful world. Research has shown a link between stress and a wide
variety of serious health problems including: hypertension, strokes, heart attacks,
diabetes, ulcers, neck or low back pain, and even cancer. That’s why it’s important
for us to have effective stress management skills. We can start by developing an
inventory of our sources of stress or stressors. After close examination, consider
stressors that can be eliminated. For example, if over-scheduling is a big source
of stress, reducing the number of activities may help to solve the problem.
There are, however, many stressors that we cannot eliminate. For those, effective
stress management skills are required. Practicing and strengthening these skills
can dramatically reduce the level of our subjective stress. Regular exercise, for
example, not only helps us physically, but also reduces symptoms of depression,
anxiety, and other negative emotional states. Another key stress management
technique involves our thinking. We tend to place a lot of stress on ourselves
based on our perfectionist, pessimistic, and generally negative thoughts. By trying
to be more aware of our thinking and shifting to more rational, logical, positive
thoughts (and keeping things in perspective), we can significantly reduce our
subjective experience of stress. Finally, practicing relaxation techniques is also
beneficial. From simple breathing techniques to visualizing yourself in a peaceful
place, relaxation techniques can significantly reduce your stress level.
Family life can also be fraught with stressors. Strategies to reduce family stress
include:
Model and teach effective stress reduction techniques to other family
members.
Choose your battles, particularly with your adolescent child.
Make time for fun family activities.
Minimize your involvement in your child’s homework, helping only when
asked.
Provide opportunities to share and vent feeling in a supportive
environment.
Be more aware of your own level of stress and the impact it has on the
family.
As we educate ourselves about stress, it is important for us to educate our
children. Create opportunities for family discussions, sharing the highs and lows
of your day, the stresses experienced and ways to address them. Provide positive
feedback for effective stress reduction efforts.
Look for us on the web!
www.bvsd.org
Taking the time to assess your level of stress as well as that of your loved ones, will
go a long way to improving everyone’s physical
and emotional well-being. Reducing stress will by Dr. Jan Hittelman
positively impact your family’s relationships and Boulder Psychological Services
quality of life.
Copyright © 2012 by Boulder Valley School District. All rights reserved
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2012-13 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Available
“Creating a Caring, Connected, Safe Community in Partnership with all Adults & Youth”
September 5
Wednesday
Donations Welcome
5:00-8:00pm
New Vista
High School
PEN 101 Orientation
Betsy Fox
PEN Program Director
[email protected]
Welcome:
ALL ARE
Bruce Messinger,Superintendent
BVSD
WELCOME!
FREE
Presentation:
SCHOLARSHIPS
Childcare &
EugeniaAVAILABLE
Brady, PEN Chair
Aspen Room
Interpretation
UPON REQUEST
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A Positive Response to the Youth Risk
Meca Delgado, Healthy
Youth Alliance
2012-13 COMMUNITY
CONVERSATIONS
Available
Behavior Survey
BVSD Peer Educators and other youth
“Creating a Caring, Connected, Safe Community in Partnership with all Adults & Youth”
September 27
6:00-8:00pm
th
High Performance Parenting for 6
Thursday
Louisville
Adam Fels, LMS Principal
September 5
5:00-8:00pm
Betsy Fox
Donations Welcome
Grade Parents
Middle School
[email protected]
PEN 101 Orientation
Wednesday
New Vista
PEN Program Director
“Miss Representation”
October 15
6:30-8:00pm
In Collaboration with
Donations
Welcome
High
School
[email protected]
Documentary Film
Monday
Monarch
Courage Is Change
Welcome:
September
6:30-8:30pm
$10/adult 13
High School
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
www.courageischange.org
“How are All the Children?” Bruce
Messinger,Superintendent
Thursday
BVSD
Ed
Miss Representation
October 22
6:30-8:30pm
Diane DeBella, CU Gender StudiesBVSD
Dept.
11th Annual
PEN
Presentation:
Center
Community
Follow
UpKick-off
Discussion:
Monday
Monarch
Melissa Walker,
MA, R-DMT
Eugenia Brady, PEN Chair
Aspen
Room
Donations Welcome
High School
Questioning the Messages of Mass Media
www.courageischange.com
Donations Welcome
A
Positive
Response
to
the
Youth
Risk
Meca
Delgado,
Healthy Simone
Youth Alliance
October 25
6:30-8:30pm
Marean
Behavior
Survey
BVSD
Peer
Educators
and
youth
Raising Resilient Girls
Thursday
Monarch
Girls Leadership Institute GLIother
co-founder
September 27
6:00-8:00pm
High School
In collaboration with GLI
th
High Performance Parenting for 6
Thursday
Louisville
Adam
Fels, LMS Principal
Donations Welcome
www.girlsleadership.org
Donations Welcome
Grade Parents
Middle
School
[email protected]
November 8
6:30-8:30pm
Mark Twarogowski
“Miss Representation”
October
15
6:30-8:00pm
In Collaboration
with
The Secret
Life of the Teenage Brain
Thursday
Manhattan
The
Denver Academy
Documentary
Film
Monday
Monarch
Courage
Is
Change
$10/adult
Middle School
www.denveracademy.org
$10/adult
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
High
School
PEN OPEN HOUSE
December 4
4:00-6:00pm
Event info:www.courageischange.org
[email protected]
Miss Representation
October
6:30-8:30pm
Diane DeBella,www.rosalindwiseman.com
CU Gender Studies Dept.
Tuesday22
95a Bistro
Welcome:
Rosalind Wiseman
Community
Follow
Monday
Monarch
Melissa Walker, MA, R-DMT
Author Queen
Bees Up
andDiscussion:
Wannabees
Donations Welcome
QuestioningColorado
the Messages
Mass Media
High School
www.courageischange.com
GivesofDay
October
25
6:30-8:30pm
Simone Marean
HOPE:
January 30
6:30-8:30pm
Raising
Resilient
Girls
Thursday
Monarch
Girls
Leadership
Institute
co-founder
Wednesday
Broomfield
An Interactive gathering for youth and
In collaboration with GLI
HOPE
Coalition
High
In collaboration with GLI
www.hopecoalitionboulder.org
HighSchool
School
adults on depression and suicide
Donations
www.girlsleadership.org
DonationsWelcome
Welcome
awareness
November
8
6:30-8:30pm
Mark
Twarogowski
Is Your Family Thriving or Just
February 12
6:30-8:30pm
Dawn
Gelderloos
The
Secret
Life
of
the
Teenage
Brain
Thursday
Manhattan
The
Denver
Academy
Surviving?
Tuesday
Southern Hills
Real Life Works www.real-life-works.com
$10/adult
Middle
School
www.denveracademy.org
$10/adult
Changing Your Family Dynamic from
Middle School
Marty Nunez
OPENto
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December 4
4:00-6:00pm
info: [email protected]
Frantic PEN
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Fun & Fulfilling
InsightEvent
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Welcome: Rosalind Wiseman
Tuesday
95a Bistro
www.rosalindwiseman.com
March 12
6:30-8:30pm
Author
Queen
Bees
and
Wannabees
“Tough Guise”
Tuesday
Fairview High
In collaboration with Courage is Change
Colorado
GivesFilm
Day
$10/adult
Documentary
School
www.courageischange.org
HOPE:
January
30
6:30-8:30pm
March 19
6:30-8:30pm
Henry Drake MA, LPC
An Interactive
gathering for youth and
Wednesday
Broomfield
In
collaboration with HOPE Coalition
“Tough Guise” Tuesday
Fairview
High
www.boulderadolescenttherapy.com
www.hopecoalitionboulder.org
adults on depression
and
suicide
High
School
Donations Welcome
Community
Follow up
Discussion
Michael Vladeck, Life Coach & Counselor
School
Donations Welcome
awareness
www.connectwithyourteen.com
Is Your Family Thriving or Just
February
6:30-8:30pm
Dawn Gelderloos
April 10 12
6:30-8:30pm
Ray Lozano, Program
Specialist
Surviving?
Tuesday
Southern
Hills
Real
Life
Works
www.real-life-works.com
High Expectations
Wednesday
Centaurus
Loma Linda Medical Research Hospital
$10/adult
Changing
Your Family
Dynamic
from
Middle
School
MartyProgram
Nunez
Youth
Alternatives
to Drugs
and Alcohol
High School
Youth Alternatives Solutions
Frantic
&
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Insight
Life
Coaching
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$10/adult
www.raylozano.com
th
March
6:30-8:30pm
11 Annual PEN Celebration
May 712
11am-1pm
“Tough Guise”
Tuesday
Fairview
In
collaboration
with Courage
is Change
Luncheon!
Tuesday
Spice ofHigh
Life
Julio
Olalla, President
Newfield
Network
$10/adult
Documentary
Film
School
www.courageischange.org
$10/adult
Event Center
Moving from Knowledge to Wisdom
www.newfieldnetwork.com
March 19
6:30-8:30pm
Henry Drake MA, LPC
“Tough Guise” Tuesday
Fairview
www.boulderadolescenttherapy.com
Questions
or toHigh
volunteer: Kathy Valentine,
PEN Calendar Chair, [email protected]
303-810-6456
Donations Welcome
Community
up Discussion
School
Michael Vladeck, Life Coach & Counselor
720-563-7007
or Betsy
Fox, PEN Program
Director, Follow
[email protected]
www.connectwithyourteen.com
www.parentengagementnetwork.org
In Partnership
With
April 10
6:30-8:30pm
Ray Lozano, Program Specialist
High Expectations
Wednesday
Centaurus
Loma Linda Medical Research Hospital
Youth Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
High School
Youth Alternatives Solutions Program
$10/adult
www.raylozano.com
th
11 Annual PEN Celebration
May 7
11am-1pm
Luncheon!
Tuesday
Spice of Life
Julio Olalla, President Newfield Network
$10/adult
Moving from Knowledge to Wisdom
Event Center
www.newfieldnetwork.com
September 13
Thursday
6:30-8:30pm
Register
@
penbv.org/
BVSD Ed
eventCenter
registration
“How are All the Children?” 11th Annual PEN Kick-off
Questions or to volunteer: Kathy Valentine, PEN Calendar Chair, [email protected] 303-810-6456
or Betsy Fox, PEN Program Director, [email protected] 720-563-7007
In Partnership With
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22 de octubre
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6:30-8:00pm
Monarch
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“Miss Representation”
(Chicas Incomprendidas)
Película Documentaria
Uno no puede ser lo que se no puede ver
Conversación de seguimiento sobre la
película Miss Representation
(Chicas Incomprendidas):
Cuestionando los mensajes de los medios de
comunicación
Raising Resilient Girls
(Cómo Criar a niñas resistentes)
The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain
La vida secreta del cerebro adolescente
6:30-8:30pm
Broomfield
High School
(Preparatoria)
Recaudación de fondos para PEN Colorado
Gives Day
Con Rosalind Wiseman, autora
de Queen Bees and Wannabes
(dos libros sobre muchachas adolescentes)
HOPE:
Una reunión interactiva para jóvenes y
adultos para ayudar al público a tener más
conocimiento sobre la depresión y el suicidio.
6:30-8:30pm
Southern Hills
Middle School
(Escuela
Intermedia)
Is Your Family Thriving or Just Surviving?
¿Su familia vive o apenas sobrevive?
Estrategias y actividades divertidas para
que su familia pase de la sobrevivencia a la
supervivencia
6:30-8:30pm
Fairview High
School
(Preparatoria)
6:30-8:30pm
Fairview High
School
(Preparatoria)
“Tough Guise”
(Chicos Rudos)
Película Documentaria
6:30-8:30pm
Centaurus High
School
(Preparatoria)
11am-1pm
Spice of Life
Event Center
(Centro de
eventos)
Conversación de Seguimiento en
Comunidad
sobre la Película
“Tough Guise”
(Chicos Rudos)
High Expectations
Estándares Altos
Alternativa a las drogas y el alcohol para los
jóvenes
11º Almuerzo de Celebración de PEN
Pasando del conocimiento a la sabiduría
En colaboración con la organización
Courage Is Change (ser valiente es
cambiar)
www.courageischange.org
Diane DeBella, Departamento de
Estudios de Género
Melissa Walker, MA, R-DMT
www.courageischange.com
Simone Marean
Co fundadora de Girls Leadership
Institute
En colaboración con
el GLI
www.girlsleadership.org
Mark Twarogowski
The Denver Academy
www.denveracademy.org
Paula Nelson
Directora Ejecutiva de PEN
[email protected]
En colaboración con HOPE Coalition
www.hopecoalitionboulder.org
Dawn Gelderloos
Real Life Works www.real-life-works.
com
Marty Nunez
Insight Life Coaching www.insightlifecoaching.
com
En colaboración con Courage is Change
www.courageischange.org
Henry Drake MA, LPC
www.boulderadolescenttherapy.com
Michael Vladeck, Terapeuta
www.connectwithyourteen.com
Ray Lozano, Especialista en
Programas
Loma Linda Medical Research Hospital
Programa de soluciones alternativas
para los jóvenes
Julio Olalla
Presidente de Newfield Network
www.newfieldnetwork.com
De tener consultas o para servir de voluntario contacte a: [email protected]
Para interpretación o para reservar servicios de niñera marque a: [email protected] o enviar texto con PEN en el encabezado al: 720-838-9509
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Parent Engagement Network presents:
Thriving During the Teenage Years
Tackling Technology
By Dr. Jan Hittelman
In the fast-paced world of ever-evolving technology, it is difficult for parents to keep up. Children are spending more time
in the virtual world resulting in less time for old-fashioned pursuits like having a face-to-face conversation, playing outside,
or going for a bike ride. The speed of this technological evolution often outpaces a parent’s ability to develop effective
strategies to address it.
While we cannot stop technological progress, here are some suggestions to consider:
• Consider your own behavior: How much time do you spend in front of a screen, talking on your cell phone, or
watching TV? Like it or not we are the role models for our children and need to try and practice what we preach.
• Create technology-free days: Consider setting aside time in the evenings and/or the weekends for everyone in the
family to turn off cell phones, iPods, televisions, videogames, computers, etc. and actually interact with each other.
• Discuss technology etiquette: Make sure that your children understand appropriate uses of technology in terms of
treating others with respect and only communicating in ways that would make you proud.
• Make technology a privilege, not a right: Consider having your child earn technology time as a function of
meeting their responsibilities at home and in school. Imagine if every hour of technology was a function of actually
interacting with others in the real world without plugging in to something.
• Develop family rules regarding technology: Include your children in discussions about turning their phones off
after a certain time at night, how much is too much daily screen time, the importance of other activities like exercise
and in-person social interaction, as well as how to prioritize other responsibilities with leisure pursuits.
• Keep a realistic perspective: Remember that part of your difficulty with accepting all of this technology is that
it is more foreign to you than it is to your children. When I was a child it certainly seemed like a simpler time
for parents. Back then parents were in fear of rock and roll music, confident that it would unravel the fiber of
civilization. Somehow we survived that as well.
To learn essential strategies to help your child successfully navigate the wild world of technology, participate in the next
Pathways to Parenting Success workshop:
What: Facebook, Sexting, and Gaming, OMG!
When: Monday, October 25, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Louisville Library (951 Spruce Street, Louisville)
Facilitators: Dan Fox, LPC & Karen Wilding, LCSW
Cost: FREE
More info: www.BoulderBPS.com
Learn more about PEN by visiting their website: www.parentengagementnetwork.org or by contacting Paula Nelson, PEN
chair ([email protected], 303-880-6030) or Betsy Fox, PEN Lead Coach, ([email protected], 720-563-7007).
Dr. Jan Hittelman, a licensed psychologist, is Director of Boulder Psychological Services and the Founder of the Boulder
Counseling Cooperative. Questions or comments for this monthly column can be sent via email to: jan.hittelman@gmail.
com, or by phone: 720-217-3270
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Parent Engagement Network presenta:
Superando con éxito los años de la adolescencia
La lucha contra la tecnología
Por el Dr. Jan Hittelman
En el vertiginoso mundo de la tecnología en constante evolución, es difícil para los padres mantener el ritmo. Los niños
pasan más tiempo en el mundo virtual, lo que resulta en menos tiempo para viejas actividades como tener una conversación
cara a cara, jugar al aire libre, o dar un paseo en bicicleta. La velocidad de esta evolución tecnológica a menudo sobrepasa
la capacidad de los padres para desarrollar estrategias efectivas para hacerle frente. Aun cuando no podemos detener el
progreso tecnológico, aquí hay algunas sugerencias para tener en cuenta:
• Considere su propia conducta: ¿Cuánto tiempo pasa delante de una pantalla, hablando por teléfono celular, o
viendo televisión? Nos guste o no somos modelos para nuestros hijos y necesitamos practicar lo que predicamos.
• Establezca días libres sin la tecnología: Considere fijar una hora por las tardes y / o los fines de semana para toda
la familia y apagar los teléfonos celulares, los iPods, los televisores, los videojuegos, las computadoras, etc. y en
realidad interactuar los unos con los otros.
• Discuta la etiqueta de la tecnología: Asegúrese de que sus hijos comprendan el uso adecuado de la tecnología en
términos de tratar a los demás con respeto y sólo comunicar en maneras que lo hagan sentirse orgulloso.
• Haga de la tecnología un privilegio, no un derecho: Considere la posibilidad de que su hijo se merezca el
tiempo para la tecnología cumpliendo sus responsabilidades en el hogar y en la escuela. Imagínese si cada hora
de tecnología fuera en realidad una función de interacción con otras personas en el mundo real sin necesidad de
conectarse a algo.
• Desarrolle reglas familiares respecto a la tecnología: Incluya a sus hijos en las discusiones acerca de la
desactivación de sus teléfonos después de un cierto tiempo durante la noche, ¿qué tanto es demasiado tiempo frente
a la pantalla todos los días?, la importancia de otras actividades como el ejercicio y la interacción social en persona,
así como cómo dar prioridad a otras responsabilidades con actividades divertidas.
• Mantenga una perspectiva realista: Recuerde que parte de la dificultad para aceptar toda esta tecnología es que es
más extraña para usted que para sus hijos. Cuando yo era un niño sin duda los padres pensaban que la vida era más
sencilla. En aquel entonces los padres tenían miedo de la música de rock and roll, creían que echaría por tierra la
fibra de la civilización. De alguna manera también sobrevivimos eso.
Para conocer las estrategias esenciales para ayudar a su hijo a navegar con éxito el violento mundo de la tecnología,
participen en el próximo taller Caminos Exitosos para Criar a los Hijos:
Tema: Facebook, Sexting and Gaming, OMG! (Facebook, Sexteando y Apostando, ¡por Dios!)
Fecha: lunes 25 de octubre, 6:30 a 8:00 p.m.
Lugar:Biblioteca pública Louisville (951 Spruce Street, Louisville)
Facilitadores: Dan Fox, LPC y Karen Wilding, LCSW
Costo:GRATIS
Para información adicional: www.BPSBoulder.com
Infórmense sobre PEN en su página web: www.parentengagementnetwork.org o poniéndose en contacto con Paula Nelson,
Presidenta de la Mesa Directiva de PEN ([email protected] 303-880-6030) o con Betsy Fox, Entrenadora Líder de PEN
([email protected], 720-563-7007).
El Dr. Jan Hittelman, es un psicólogo licenciado, Director de Boulder Psychological Services y Fundador de Boulder
Counseling Cooperative. Pueden enviar preguntas o comentarios sobre esta columna mensual por e-mail a jan.hittelman@
gmail.com, o por teléfono al 720-217-3270.
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From: Helen Kamin <[email protected]>
Transportation for students with
temporary disabilities
To all staff and parents:
The question has come up, how do parents access transportation for students with temporary disabilities
that make it impossible for them to walk to school? The answer is, please email me at ruth.anderson@
bvsd.org. I will make the arrangements with Lynn Tidd of the Transportation department for qualifying
students.
Thank you.
Helen Kamin <[email protected]>
Boulder Valley School District offers Career & Technical Education to high school students through programs in the high schools and at Boulder Career and Technical Education
Center (Boulder CTEC). A portion of the funding for this project was provided by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006. The Boulder
Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution & does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, age, marital status, creed, color, national origin, sex
or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI, Title VII,
Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to the office of Legal Counsel, BVSD, 6500 E. Arapahoe Road, Boulder, Colorado 80303, 303-245-5903, or the Office for Civil
Rights, U. S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80204, 303-844-5695
Boulder Valley School District RE-2
Career and Technical Education Center
Arapahoe Ridge High School
6600 Arapahoe
Boulder, Colorado 80303
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE
PAID
BOULDER CO
PERMIT NO 313