In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
New Tardy Policy Effective January 14
Choice of Studies
Spirit Week Starts February 3
Ultimate Frisbee Interest Meeting
Seniors - DSF Financial Aid Workshop
Students - Join the Greenhouse Restoration Project Team
Campus Prep SAT Prep Course
Guitar Player Wanted
School Store and Coffee Bar Now Open
Monday and Friday Dress Days
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 our Choice of Studies process. 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 next week, 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.
Spirit Week Starts February 3
Our next Spirit Week will be the week of February 3, so get ready!
Monday, February 3: Jersey Day! Wear your athletic jersey to support your favorite team.
Tuesday, February 4: USA Day! Wear red, white and/or blue.
Wednesday, February 5: Pink Out Day! Wear as much pink or red as you can.
Thursday, February 6: Celebrity Day! Dress like for favorite celeb.
Friday February 7: Clash of Classes! Wear your class colors; Freshman wear yellow, Sophomores wear white, Juniors wear green, and Seniors - wear your overalls!
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.
Seniors - DSF Financial Aid Workshop
The DSF Financial Aid Workshop is Wednesday, February 5 from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the GWHS Cafeteria. During this workshop, students and families will sit down 1:1 with a financial aid expert to complete their FAFSA or CASFA application. Students must pre-register for the event and will select one of four one-hour time slots (3:00 to 4:00pm, 4:00 to 5:00pm, 5:00 to 6:00pm or 6:00 to 7:00pm). Click here for more information and to register! It is extremely important to:
Read all information on the registration page.
Have both student and parent(s) create StudentAid.Gov accounts (here) BEFORE Sunday, February 2. If you do not create your accounts with sufficient time, you may not be able to complete the FAFSA at the workshop.
Arrive on time for your appointment with your 2023 tax documents, StudentAid.Gov account login credentials, and a charged computer.
Questions? Contact Hannah Minturn at hminturn@denverscholarhip.org or visit the Future Center.
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.
Campus Prep SAT Prep Course
Starting in February and running for seven weeks, Campus Prep is offering an SAT prep course to juniors and seniors. The 27-hour comprehensive course is hosted at University of Denver, and includes three proctored practice exams. The cost is $155 to $175; students who complete the course often increase their score by over 200 points. Click HERE to see the schedules and to apply for the course. Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521.
Guitar Player Wanted
The upcoming "Mean Girls" musical needs a guitar player to join the orchestra! You must have availability for rehearsals and shows (in March), and previous guitar experience. If interested, please reach out to Mr. Cooke in room 240 or email gregory_cooke@dpsk12.net.
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!
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.
** 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.
February 14
Professional Development Day for Teachers/No School for Students
February 17
Presidents Day/No School
