Calendar of Events
January 25
Parent Coffee (Core Commons): 8:30 a.m.
Class Ring Informational Meeting (Core Commons): 2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
HS Basketball at Resurrection Christian: Girls @ 5:00 p.m.; Boys @ 6:30 p.m.
January 26
HS Team Pictures: Girls @ 2:30 p.m.; Boys @ 3:00 p.m.
HS Basketball vs. Gilpin (Home): Girls @ 4:00 p.m.; Boys @ 5:30 p.m.
January 27
MS Wrestling at Valor Christian: 6:00 p.m.
January 28
Class Ring and Graduation Supplies Ordering Meeting: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
January 29
No Classes – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Spotlight on the Gala
By Cris Norin, 2010 Gala Chair and Karen Lozow, Director of Annual Giving
Are you Gala savvy? For those of us who volunteer or work to create the Gala each year, we live and breathe the Gala every day. It is our largest community event, and it is also our biggest fundraiser for tuition assistance.
The Gala occurs each spring and is attended by faculty, staff, parents, alumni parents, alumni, grandparents, friends and others in our community.
At each Gala we celebrate the success of our students, the dreams of our seniors and the achievements of our alumni. We thank our faculty and staff and honor an individual that has made a difference in the lives of students with learning differences with our Reach for the Stars award.
Over the past 13 years of Gala events, we have raised over $2.2 million and made over 330 awards of tuition assistance. Nearly one-third of our students receive tuition assistance so they can attend Denver Academy. There are many additional children in our community whose families cannot afford DA tuition who would thrive if given the opportunity to attend.
How can you participate?
Save the evening of Saturday, May 8 on your calendar and watch for your invitation in the mail.
Volunteer to help with a Gala committee.
Ask your favorite business for an auction donation.
Ask your employer to be a Gala Corporate Sponsor.
Place an acknowledgement in the event program to celebrate your student or favorite teacher.
Attend the Gala on Saturday, May 8!
Event details: The Gala will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale. Enjoy surprise bag sales, a silent auction with a selection of Mother’s Day Gifts, a gourmet dinner, a live auction, entertainment and the presentation of the Reach for the Stars award.
New this year is an online auction that begins in April. This will be a great opportunity to get our out-of-state friends and families involved in this important fundraiser—even if they can’t attend the event. An email about the auction will be coming in February—please share it with others! To volunteer, call Gala Chair Cris Norin at 303-770-1871.
Other questions?
Contact Karen Lozow in the DA Development Office at 303-777-5870 x218 or email her at Klozow@denveracademy.org.
Parent Coffee: A Parent's Guide to Your Child's Brain: Understanding Three Key Areas for Academic, Social and Emotional Success
Monday, January 25, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., Core Commons
All parents are welcome to attend this presentation by Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div, P.C.
Topics will include:
How the frontal lobe affects impulse control
The mirror neuron system and how it affects a child’s ability to achieve social independence, process nonverbals and exhibit empathy
The relationship between amygdala intensity and the emotional brain
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Conte via phone or email at 303-777-5870, ext. 216 or lconte@denveracademy.org.
Meetings for Graduation Supplies and Class Rings
Class Rings (open to all interested sophomores, juniors and seniors)
Monday, January 25 (2:15–3:00): Information and ordering instructions in the Core Commons
Thursday, January 28 (11:30–1:30): Student orders taken in the Core Atrium
Unless orders are paid in full, deposits are $60 and are due on the day of ordering.
Graduation Supplies
This will be the LAST opportunity for seniors to order their caps, gowns and other graduation supplies. If you have questions, please contact Linda Sears at Denver Academy.
Author to Visit Elementary
Author Bruce Hale will visit our elementary school on Tuesday, February 2. Bruce is a hilarious author of over 20 books for kids. To learn more about Bruce, visit http://www.brucehale.com/.
Questions? Contact Jolene Gutierrez at 303/777-5870 or jgutierrez@denveracademy.org.
Gap Year Fair Coming to DA!
The 2nd Annual Denver Gap Year Fair will be held at Denver Academy on Saturday, February 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the gym. Click here to visit the Gap Year Fair Web site.
A gap year is a post-high school opportunity for self-exploration and personal growth that can lead to clearer direction and motivation for college studies and for life. The year may include travel, cultural immersion, directed study, service or conservation projects, and internship opportunities. If you have questions about the fair, please contact Amy Macy at amacy@denveracademy.org.
Open House Coming Up
If you know anyone who is interested in learning more about DA, please let them know that we will be holding an open house on Saturday, February 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Those who are unable to attend can set up a meeting with Admissions by calling 303-777-5161.
Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic for Individuals
If your child struggles with reading the printed word, RFB&D might be of use to them! Denver Academy has an Institutional Membership to RFB&D, but we are limited in the number of titles we can order.
RFB&D offers textbooks and novels in CD and downloadable format. CDs play only on special players (we own a limited number of these players), and downloaded books may be played on your computer or downloaded to certain MP3 players (the Creative Zen Mozaic LX has worked well for us).
Individual memberships have unlimited downloads and either our learning specialists or I am able to sign off on your child’s application form. Click here to sign up for a membership.
If you have any questions or need assistance in applying or downloading, contact Jolene Gutierrez at jgutierrez@denveracademy.org or 303-777-5870, ext. 263.
Sign Up for Spring Sports!
High School students interested in participating in spring sports at Denver Academy are urged to sign up on the following dates:
We are pleased to announce a new sport this year - Girls and Boys Track! This will be a co-op program with Denver Christian. An informational meeting for students will be held on Thursday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Core Commons with Coach Nye and Coach Johnson. Stay tuned for more information on a meeting for parents.
Boys High School Baseball Wednesday, February 17 in the Baseball Team room (Building #11) at 3:15 p.m. Be ready to begin practice!
All athletes must have a current Physical Form and Emergency Card on file in order to participate in practice. For more information or answers to your questions, please contact Athletic Director, Mick McLaughlin at MmcLaughlin@denveracademy.org or 303.777.5091.
DA Student Competes at Stock Show
Eighth grade student Malia Mangham and her horse Bugsy won two ribbons in English Riding at the National Western Stock Show. She has been building her skills for six years at the Urban Farm at Stapleton. The program provides agricultural and environmental education to about 3,000 urban kids annually. Malia has been featured in two recent news articles about her participation in Urban Farm. Click here to read them. Congratulations, Malia!
Parents and Educators: Learn More About GT (Gifted & Talented) Gender Issues
On Monday, February 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children in cooperation with Jeffco’s GT Department will host a free seminar called, “Where Have All the Girls Gone?”. Globally renowned expert Dr. Linda Silverman will address the tendency of gifted girls to hide their abilities in the face of social pressure (likewise gifted boys will “go underground” under certain circumstances). It will be held at Bell Middle School, 1001 Ulysses Street, Golden CO, 80401.
