George Washington High School
In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
New Tardy Policy Effective January 14
Choice of Studies
Ultimate Frisbee Interest Meeting
Students - Join the Greenhouse Restoration Project Team
School Store and Coffee Bar Now Open
Monday and Friday Dress Days
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
Tomorrow Night - Colorado Laws and Making Good Decisions
Lowry United Neighborhoods - Frauds and Scams Presentation
GWHS Landscaping Committee Updates
Weekly Athletics Update
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Denver Public Schools has transitioned to a new communications platform for all its external communications. In order to ensure your student is receiving important school-based communications (including the Weekly Roundup), be sure your student has opted-in through Student Portal. Instructions are HERE.
New Tardy Policy Effective January 14
Starting January 14, GWHS will be implementing a new tardy policy. Please review policy rationale and details HERE.
Choice of Studies
We are excited to announce the kickoff of our Choice of Studies process, starting today, January 14. Counselors will virtually visit all English classes to meet with students and provide an overview of the Choice of Studies process, graduation requirements, and pathway opportunities. Over the following two weeks, counselors will then have one-on-one meetings with students to finalize course requests, review academic standing and goals, and help students complete their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).
In the meantime, students and families are encouraged to review the course catalog in the Choice of Studies Hub to explore the many pathway opportunities available.
Ultimate Frisbee Interest Meeting
Are you interested in learning about Ultimate Frisbee? Are you seasoned player and want to represent your High School Ultimate Team? Come out and learn more about a new team that is forming this spring! Join the interest meeting Monday, January 27 at 4:00pm In the Community Room - come meet the coaches and learn more about Ultimate Frisbee. Anyone (girls and boys), any grade (9 through 12), and any playing level is welcome! Click HERE for more info. Questions? Can’t make it to the interest meeting? Email gwultimatedenver@gmail.com.
Students - Join the Greenhouse Restoration Project Team
The GW Greenhouse Team and the GW Grow Club are thrilled to announce that GWHS was awarded $24,750 towards refurbishing the Greenhouse! The Climate Champions Grant is a partnership between DPS’ Sustainability Team and Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. The grant was written by a GWHS student committee including Abby Wenig, Addison Philabaum, Emily Vazquez Ricaldy, Finn Graham and Graeme Elson, and the project’s school sponsor is Ms. Mitchell. Improvements to the greenhouse include new roof glazing, wall repairs and new cooling systems. We are looking for more students to help with the GW Greenhouse Restoration Project as part of the Greenhouse Team. We meet in Ms. Mitchell’s classroom (room 030) on Thursday mornings from 8:45 to 9:40am. Please join us this Thursday, January 16 if you are interested in helping with this project! Questions? Contact Lisa at lemerson8@msn.com.
School Store and Coffee Bar Now Open
The School Store and Coffee Bar items are available for delivery during our open hours, which are Mondays (period 3 from 10:40 to 11:00am, and period 6 from 2:10 to 2:30pm), Tuesdays (period 2 from 9:40 to 10:00am), Wednesdays (period 3 from 10:30 to 11:00am), Thursdays (period 2 from 10:30 to 11:00am, and period 6 from 2:30 to 3:00pm) and Fridays (period 2 from 9:40 to 10:00am, period 3 from 10:40 to 11:00am, and period 6 from 2:10 to 2:30pm,). Scan the QR code, fill out your items in the form with your name and room number, and your items will be delivered to your classroom during the period of your choice! Please be prepared to pay with credit card or ApplePay when your delivery arrives, and confirm before you order that your teacher allows deliveries. Click HERE for the form and QR code.
Monday and Friday Dress Days
Every Monday this school year, wear your gear that represents your post-high school plans! This can be anything from a college hoodie to a mechanic's worksuit - just be creative and represent your goals! Every Friday this school year, wear your greenest GWHS gear to show your Patriot pride!
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
Join our Principal, Dr. Davis, for casual conversation and school updates during Doughnuts with Dr. Davis on Friday, January 17 from 8:00 to 8:30am in the GWHS Community Room (note: this event has been rescheduled because Friday, January 10 was an assembly schedule day). Dr. Davis would love to answer your questions and hear your thoughts about our GWHS community. Dr. Davis will host a Doughnuts with Dr. Davis event the first Friday morning of every month, so be sure to watch the Weekly Roundup for reminders.
Tomorrow Night - Colorado Laws and Making Good Decisions
Want to know how to best protect your children from some of the pitfalls they may face? Join the GWHS PTSO on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Library for a critical seminar with 5280 Magazine's Top Lawyer, Lara Baker.
We’ll learn about:
**Colorado laws related to students and technology
**The impact of drugs and alcohol on teens
**Navigating social media and its potential consequences
**Legal implications and more.
If translation is needed or if you have questions, please email gwhs.ptso@gmail.com.
Lowry United Neighborhoods - Frauds and Scams Presentation
Join Lowry United Neighborhoods on Tuesday, January 21 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at Eisenhower Chapel in Lowry for a presentation by speakers from the FBI and the Denver City Attorney's Office about frauds and scams and how you can protect yourself. Click HERE for more information.
GWHS Landscaping Committee Updates
** Student and Community Volunteer Days: Help beautify our campus! Mark your calendars to help on Saturdays, January 25, February 8 and February 22, from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Meet in the GWHS Community Garden up the hill from the South Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, check our WEBSITE for cancellations.
** Next Committee Meeting: Join us Tuesday, January 14 at 5:30pm at Tessa Delicatessen on Colfax and Ivy. All parents, students, teachers/staff and GWHS friends are welcome!
** Buy a Brick: Dedicate a lasting gift to your 2025 graduate or loved one with a customized, engraved brick that will be installed at the north GWHS archway entrance path. Tree dedication plaques are available, too! All contributions benefit the GWHS campus through the GWHS Landscape Committee. Order yours today by clicking HERE!
**Questions? Email Barb DeSarro (bwdesarro@hotmail.com).
Weekly Athletics Update
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Click HERE to read our weekly Athletics Update.
January 20
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/No School