The

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Upcoming Events:

Oct 1 Andy Mey-

ers Invitational –Cross Country

Oct 3 Cookie Dough pick up 3:20pm

Oct 4 Coffee Talk w/ Counselors FAFSA

7:30-8:30 am NMSHS student services.

Redstone College 11-12pm

Tutoring NMSHS Library 3:30– 4:15

Oct 5 October Count Day

HS Girls VB vs Highlands 5 pm

Mix it up day! All students & staff BBQ

Oct 6 University of Northern CO 1pm

Tutoring NMSHS Library 3:30-4:15

Oct 8 Football vs Crowley High 1 pm

Oct 10 NO SCHOOL for students

-Go to http://neh.bvsd.org/ for more

calendar information.

September 30, 2016

Nederland Middle Senior High School News

Hello Panther Parents and students!

It has been another great week in the Panther Den! It has been exciting to walk through the halls and see our students demonstrating pride as well as hard work in the classroom. This past Wednesday, Mrs. Shambo, Mrs. Rippy, Mrs. Bradley and myself had the awesome opportunity to take 17 seniors to the Success Sum-mit (http://www.thes2.org/) in Loveland. The students heard amazing messages from the top motivational speakers from around the nation. At the conclusion of the summit, we challenged them to take the message and share it with the rest of the student body! The theme of the summit was CHASING GREATNESS! By the end of the summit it was changed to CHOOSING GREATNESS!

Here are a few of the key takeaways for us all to enjoy!

Tish Norman – “How do I chase greatness”

Develop a relentless determination to succeed.

Choose greatness

Get into a position to prosper

In your mind – “there is no option other than greatness”

Remind yourself you have to get into position to move forward.

Become a magnet of motivation

Powerful words – change our language – positivity

Examples: Social justice, inspiration, acceptance, peace, leadership, gradation, success, etc.

Words can either build one up or tear them down!

Are you the light in our school?

Culturally Competent student leaders

Celebrate our differences!

Be change agents

Choose your friends wisely

Make sure your friends make you better!

People come into your life for a reason, or a lifetime

Reed Barrett (the winner of America’s Got Talent – magician), besides doing amazing magic tricks he shard this message!

“SELF ADMINSTERED CPR” - Chase greatness, know what you have to life for!

C – Challenge yourself daily

P – Perform as your life depends on it

R – Repeat

A local upcoming band- SHATTERPROOF

Don’t let your dreams just be dreams! Persistence, hardwork, and effort will pay off!

Kevin Bracy “BRACE YOURSELF” – REACH FOR YOUR GREAT-EST DREAMS! It was so cool, that Mr. Bracy used REACH in his message!!! Reach for your greatness dreams through your education! He told students to do the following: Identify it!, Picture it!, Speak it!, Design it!, Study it!, Get around others doing it!, Find someone doing it!, Don’t stop! – get it!!

He also spoke about “EACH ONE, REACH ONE”. As a school we decided if we could reach one other person in our school with these messages, we would make a difference in the world! He outlined what he called “Plays of the Week”.

Monday - Make a Difference Monday

Tuesday – Text, Post, Speak Positive Tuesday

Wednesday – Win the Day Wednesday

Thursday – Live the Change Thursday

Friday – Healthy and Happy Friday

Saturday and Sunday - look up his website!

The students had an opportunity at the end of the summit to meet with the speakers as well as with two Paralympic goal medalists from Berthoud. It was an honor to be with these kids and we look forward to spreading the message!

Nederland Panthers REACH for success academically, socially and emotionally, positive progression is our focus!

Panther Proud,

Mrs. Yantzer

Mrs. Yantzer Continued….

Wrapping up the ML football and volleyball seasons! Way to go Panthers!

What did you do last weekend?

Several of our Panther students were among the 43 volunteers that

helped with Saws & Slaws! They helped mitigate 7 properties in Bonanza

Estates, which included cutting down 320 trees, and removing 840 cubic

yards of slash that was removed and chipped! They also enjoyed a won-

derful pot luck lunch when they finished the work!

Panthers helping

out our Nederland

Community!

Tutoring

For all students needing extra help with

homework in all subjects!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 –4:15

in the NMSHS Library.

Sign in with the National Honor Society

Students

Attention 6-8th Grade Parents! 2021 Graduation Power point is on the BVSD website http://bvsdsuccesseffect.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Grad-2021-Community-Forum-Aug-2016-1.pdf

Counselor’s Corner

October is college application month. For seniors, this is a busy time of year, but it’s a great time for the rest of the school to think about their futures and make sure they are on the path to success. Middle level students should be focusing on developing good study habits, attending class consistently, and building the skills to advocate for themselves with teachers. High school students should make sure they are on track to meet graduation requirements and college entrance requirements, which can be different. Students are always encouraged to reach out to the counselor to discuss their future and how to keep opportunities open. Counseling tip: It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. This year, Nederland MSHS staff will be wearing college gear every Thursday to promote awareness about postsecondary opportunities. Start talking with your student about their hopes and dreams for the future, whether they are 6th graders just starting to explore or seniors starting to get accepted to colleg-es.

Senior Meetings September is senior meeting month! Ms. Shambo will be meeting with seniors to discuss post-secondary plans and graduation.

Please schedule your meetings now to get help for your future. Counseling Classroom Lessons

Counselors provided 9th graders with an introduction to Naviance (Family Connection), a college and career exploration and planning tool.

- Save the Dates - October 4th - Coffee with the Counselors - College Application Season

Stop by to talk about navigating college application season, including financial aid, FAFSA, best fit, and applications. October 19th - PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors

Be sure to pay your $20 to Aly Shambo by October 1st to be able to take the test. Postgraduate Opportunity Visits

October 6th University of Northern Colorado Oct 4th Redstone College

October 12th University of Colorado Boulder October 18th Grand Canyon University

October 27th Front Range Community College November 2nd Army

November 16th Colorado Mountain College

Aly Shambo - High School Counselor

720-561-4915

Kristin Wagner - Middle School Counselor

720-561-4959

Suzy Rippy - Prevention/Interventionist

720-561-4936

Andrea Bianchi - Restorative Justice

720-561-4913

Casey Henrikson - Registrar/Counseling Administrative Assistant

720-561-4916

Community Events

Student Frees for classes

Class fees have been uploaded to the school website. Payments can be made by credit card or you can sent

in a check with your students. Please go to neh.bvsd.org and click on Student fees (right hand side) then

click on required student fees (top left) Fill in username which is your Infinite Campus log in. Please contact

Joanne Cash @ 720-561-4905 if you have questions.

Panther Tracks (Things you need to know)

Procedures for picking up your student

Please send a note with your student at the beginning of the day that includes the time you will pick them

up. Have your student bring this to the person at the front desk when they arrive at school, your student

will be issued a pass to give to his/her teacher and your student will be dismissed at the appropriate time

to come to the office where they must be signed out by a parent/guardian.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping things run smoothly!

Enjoy great coffee

and muffins

Coffee with the

Counselors

FAFSA/ College applications

Oct 4th 7:30-8:30 am

Please be sure to fill out your Free and Reduced Fee

application on line. The grace period ends Sept 29th

and you will be responsible for fees! If you have ques-

tions call Casey 720 561 4916 or Food Services 720 561

5042

Thank you to everyone that has completed

your students ADU. If you have not, please

do so ASAP. This is how your students

emergency contact information gets

updated. Please contact Casey Henrikson

720 561 4916 with questions

Cookie Dough!

The cookie dough and the other items for the

Music Fundraiser will be delivered Monday

October 3rd. The orders need to be picked

up at 3:20. These are frozen items, so they

cannot be stored at the school. Please make

arrangements for

item pick up right

after school

on 10/3/16