In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
New Tardy Policy Effective January 14
Spring Sports Registration
Spirit Week Starts February 3
Seniors - DSF Financial Aid Workshop
Seniors - Before Prom
Juniors - Optional SAT Essay Opt-In Window
Girls Tennis Interest Meeting
Join the GWHS PSAT and SAT Bootcamps!
Campus Prep SAT Prep Course
Guitar Player Wanted
Builders Wanted
School Store and Coffee Bar Now Open
Monday and Friday Dress Days
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
Before Prom Help Needed
GWHS Landscaping Committee Updates
Weekly Athletics Update
Featured Highlight!
Click Here for This Week's Athletics Events
Click Here for GWHS's Bell Schedule
February 14
Professional Development Day for Teachers/No School for Students
February 17
Presidents Day/No School
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.
Spring Sports Registration
Registration for Spring Sports is now open! Click HERE for more information. Questions? Contact Mr. Netherton.
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!
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.
Seniors - Before Prom
Seniors, join us at GWHS for the Before Prom party Friday, February 7 from 8:00 to 11:00pm to find out the theme and location for Prom! There will be food, drinks, a bouncy obstacle course and more.
Juniors - Optional SAT Essay Opt-In Window
All juniors are automatically registered by Colorado Department of Education and required to take the SAT without Essay for free at GWHS on Monday, April 14. Juniors who want to add the optional Essay to their SAT registration may do so from Monday, February 3 through Monday, February 17. To add the Essay to your SAT registration, click HERE during the Essay registration window and complete the form. For more information about the optional Essay, click HERE.
Girls Tennis Interest Meeting
Any girls interested in playing tennis this spring, please attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4 at lunch in room 131. We will discuss the upcoming season and the things needed to ensure you are ready to play on Monday, February 24 when the season begins. Questions? Contact Coach Anderson in room 131.
Join the GWHS PSAT and SAT Bootcamps!
Are you preparing for the P/SAT? Looking for strategies, test-taking tips, and hands-on practice? Join GW’s P/SAT Bootcamps to boost your confidence and improve your scores! Bootcamps run Wednesday, February 5 through Saturday, April 5; click HERE for the bootcamp schedule. Questions? Contact Ms. McFarland.
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.
Builders Wanted
Do you like building and construction? The Patriot Players are looking for some additional students to help work on building the set for our upcoming musical, "Mean Girls." We meet after school and some Saturdays, but we can also work with your availability. Talk to Nacho in Room 213, or swing by the theatre after school to get more information!
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, February 7 from 8:00 to 8:30am in the GWHS Community Room. 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.
Before Prom Help Needed
Parents and guardians, we are looking chaperones and donated food/drinks for the Before Prom party Friday, February 7. Any donations can be brought to the Main Office before February 7. Chaperones can sign up HERE.
GWHS Landscaping Committee Updates
** Student and Community Volunteer Days: Help beautify our campus! Mark your calendars to help on Saturdays, 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, February 11 at 5:30pm at Tessa's 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.
Featured Highlight!
On Tuesday, January 21, our GWHS Band had the opportunity to serve as the house band for the University of Denver men's basketball game! Our students' performance was enjoyed by all who attended.
