Commander Communicator 12/09/2022

Posted December 9, 2022

Commander Communicator

A Message From Principal Almon

Dear Commander Family,

As we embark on our final week of Semester 1, I am compelled to share 3 quotes with you:

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

“Fall seven times and stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

Students, as you read these quotes, please remember that you have the knowledge and the courage inside you to show up and find success on your midterm finals, all you need to do is show up and try your best. Please come prepared next week with your Chromebook, a full night’s sleep, and eat breakfast either at school or at home. *If you miss one of your finals, please connect with your teacher immediately to schedule make-ups either Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, or Friday.

Final grades will roll to transcript by January 6th and we will send out semester 1 progress reports the week of January 9th.

Please read below for important information regarding:

The Midterm Finals schedule: please note that students have the option to leave after finals on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If students completed all finals and have no make-ups, they should NOT attend school on Thursday or Friday.
Joining information for ourvirtual Collaborative School Committee Meeting/Town Hall presentation on facts and dangers of Fentanyl
Opportunity to join and lead our PTSA, Commander Communicator
And many other important updates

We are here for you, Commanders!

Have a Commander Kind of Day,

Tiffany Almon, Proud Principal

She, her, hers, and why they matter

Tiffany_almon@dpsk12.net

If you would like to donate to our COVID Relief Fund, Venmo @JFKCommanders

Take Command of Your Future!

Upcoming Dates!

Monday, December 12th
- Midterm Exams periods 1,3, & 5. Early release and Cocoa and Cram
Tuesday, December 13th
- Midterm Exams Periods 2,4 and 6 Early release and Cocoa and Cram
- Food Pantry
  - 2:45 – 4:00 pm
- Collaborative School Committee and Commander Conversation Town Hall
  - This month’s meeting will be virtual ONLY and include a brief overview of fentanyl facts and dangers.
  - Zoom Link
Wednesday, December 14th
- Midterm Exams Periods 7 & 8. Early Realsease and MOvie in Auditorium
- Future Commander Night
  - 5 – 7 pm
Thursday, December 15th
- Midterm Make-ups by appointment only
- ELA PAC Meeting
  - 5-6:30 pm
  - Lotería Night, pizza, and fun!
- Boys and Girls Basketball Double Header (home Game)
  - 4:00 – JV Girls
  - 5:30 Varsity Girls
  - 7:00 Varsity Boys
Friday, December 16th
- Midterm Make-ups by Appointment only
- Wresteling vs Chrismas Classica
  - 7:00 am in Greeley, CO
Winter Break
- December 19th – January 4th
Thursday, January 5th
- Fist day of classes after Winter Break
- Green Day
Friday, January 6th
- Blue Day
- BVIS 8th Grade Class VIP Shadow Day

***The Food Pantry will be closed during winter break and will reopen on Tuesday, January 10th!***

Read this week’s Future Center Newsletter for best winter break tips to start preparing for your life after high school!

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Safety!

Ways to Stay Safe & Healthy this Flu Season

Respiratory viruses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), flu, and COVID-19 are spreading across Colorado and the nation. Protect your loved ones, the community, and our health care system by:

Getting vaccinated. Both flu and COVID-19 have effective, safe vaccines. Anyone 6 months and older can get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19. It is safe to get the vaccines together.
Seeing or calling a health care provider or doctor before going to a busy emergency department when you or your child has respiratory symptoms. Your provider can help you determine the best ways to manage symptoms and when it is important to be seen in the clinic, urgent care, or emergency department.
Staying home when sick, including not visiting or interacting with people who may be at higher risk, including older adults, young children, and infants. What might feel like a mild cold for one person can be very serious for another person. This is important to preventing the spread of viruses and causing outbreaks, which put additional strain on the hospital system.
Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol.
Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or upper arm sleeve when you cough or sneeze, throw away the tissue after you use it, and clean hands as instructed above.
Cleaning potentially contaminated surfaces, like doorknobs, tables, handrails, etc.
Avoiding sharing cups, eating utensils, and touching your face with unwashed hands.

***COVID-19***

Anyone aged 5 years and older who has completed a COVID-19 primary vaccine series should get an omicron vaccine to increase their protection against the dominant subvariants circulating in Colorado right now. People should get their omicron vaccine at least two months after their most recent dose — either their completed primary series or third (booster) dose. The Denver Health School-Based Clinic at John F. Kennedy has both COVID-19 boosters and Flu shots available Free for all students. Make an appointment or stop by the clinic.

Students can receive $30 from the Denver Health Center when they get their Covid Booster! Make an appointment today!