THE RAVEN FLYER

Posted September 23, 2024

September 20th, 2024

Hello Ravens, 

Happy homecoming week! We loved seeing all the participation for our spirit days and events. Let’s keep the energy going at the homecoming football game today at 4pm at All City Stadium! Before the football game, we will have food trucks available in the west lot. Come out and support the  Ravens as they take on Vista Peak!

Please be aware there will be no re-entry into the stadium and the gates will be closed after halftime. 

Tomorrow night is our homecoming dance! Tickets are currently on sale and you can buy them through 5star linked here! Get your tickets today because the price will go up tomorrow!
Pre-sale tickets are $20
Day of ticket purchase will be $25 

Any party buses on Denver Public Schools property will be subject to search by South High School Administration. 

Sincerely,

Rachel Goss

Principal 

UPDATES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

September 26th–  Greater Denver College Fair (5:30 – 7pm) Main Gym September 27th – No School – Staff PD Day October 1st – Colorado Council College Fair (East Parking Lot) 12pmSeptember 30th – October 4th – Wellness Week October 7th – Picture Retakes (Auditorium) October 9th – 10th and 11th PSAT/MNSQT Testing & PT Conferences 4-8pm October 10th – Non Student Contact Day PD TEAL DAY October 11th – No School October 14th – No School October 15th – 9th Grade PSAT testing & PT Conferences 4-8pm

School Picture Ordering

Here is the link to order school photos! https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

Use Event Code FE276724

Activities

Marine Band Concert
Denver South High School is hosting an incredible, free concert by the “President’s Own” United States Marine Band on Thursday, October 17th, and the concert is open to the public! The Marine Band was founded in 1798 and has played for every president since John Adams. They tour the country annually, but only come to Colorado once every ten years, so this is a once-in-a-decade chance to hear them in Denver!

If you haven’t heard of this group before, they are the New York Philharmonic of the concert band world. The 60-70 musicians who will be on the stage are some of the best players in the country. This is an excellent chance to hear a phenomenal music performance at absolutely no cost.

For full details, please visit www.marineband.marines.mil/Tour. Free tickets are available starting Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 am (limit 4 per request). Seating is general admission and ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 pm, the remaining seats will be released to the standby line at that time.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kyle Dobbins, the Band and Orchestra teacher at Denver South High School, at Kyle_Dobbins@dpsk12.net

PTSA
Save the Date : 

Raven’s Rally

Thursday, Nov. 21

Mark your calendars for this parents only pep rally to raise funds, connections and community for the entire South HS community!

Volunteers Needed! Donations Needed :

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544AEAA2CABF94-51139776-south#

PSAT/NMSQT Testing in October

Why should students take the practice PSAT?

All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT in October.  The PSAT/NMSQT provides students with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the test’s tasks and structures, practice test taking strategies, and identify their areas of strength and areas for growth.  In addition, teachers will use data from the pretest to inform their instruction and better meet the needs of students. Scores from the NMSQT can also help juniors qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.  You can find out more information about the National Merit Scholarship in this PDF.

Dates

  • 10th and 11th grade students will take the NMSQT test on October 9th.  Only 10th and 11th graders will report to school. 
  • 9th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 test on October 15th.  Only 9th graders will report to school.  
  • Make-up testing will take place on October 16th and 17th. 

Important Information

  • Students need their school-provided Chromebooks to take both the NMSQT and the PSAT9/8.  Students cannot test on their personal computers.
  • Students who don’t have a school-provided Chromebook can borrow one on the day of testing. 
  • Students should arrive at school by 8:15. Standard time rooms should be finished around 11:45, depending on when their room started the exam.   
  • For students who are approved for accommodations, the release time will vary depending on the specific accommodations for which they are approved. 

Scores

Students should be able to see their scores on the College Board website by the week of November 7, 2024.

SUBJECT LINE: SAT Prep Course at DU (or live online)

Dear South Families,

There will be another high-quality SAT prep course this fall. It will be hosted at the University of Denver, taught by a Harvard grad. There is also a live online version of the course.

Both courses are open to South Juniors and Seniors.

 27-hour comprehensive course, including proctored practice exams

  • Taught by a live, expert instructor
  • Costs $185-$195 (depending if you choose the DU course or live online)

Campus Prep has provided these popular courses at the University of Denver for the past 7 years and has been the official SAT provider for the Boulder Valley School District.

  • Students who complete the course often increase their score by over 200 points.
  • Visit campusprep.org/sat  to see the schedules and to apply for the course.

The courses fill up fast. Apply at campusprep.org/sat (it takes 60 seconds to apply)
Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521.

Way of the Raven

Congratulations to our way of the raven winners! Sam Lurie and Mr Gabriel! 

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