September 2015 MHS Newsletter L.E.A.D From The Front Principal’s Message Welcome to Our School Welcome to the 2015-16 school year! The MHS staff has been working with Barbara Coloroso, author of the bully, the bullied and the not so inno- cent bystander, over the past few months, and she has given us some strate- gies to help us respond to behavior that is detrimental to a positive learning environment. Messages such as “no more, not here, not ever” and “I be- lieve in you, I trust you, I know that you can handle it” will be prevalent as we deal with kids and the issues they bring to the staff. The administration at MHS began to use restorative justice practices a couple of years ago but will refine those to include restitution, resolution and reconciliation. Mon- trose High School is a positive and encouraging place to work and learn, but we can be better! MHS, partnering with Columbine Middle School, will also pilot a new App, “Sprigeo,” to report bullying, threats, weapons, or any other concerns directly to administration. This will get information in the hands of school administrators faster to better serve the needs of our students and staff. The “Sprigeo” reporting system provides students with an avenue for complete confidential reporting, to include complete ano- nymity. We have also added an online and app-based planner — myhome- workapp.com (or students can download the app for their Apple or Andriod devices). Students can track homework assignments, receive updates from teachers, and access the Student Handbook on this new resource. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any concerns you might have. (I love to hear about things we are doing well also!) I am looking forward to work- ing with parents, students and community members to make this the best school year possible. Mission: MHS LEADs academic excellence to prepare students for post- secondary opportunities. MHS Educational Community creates a culture of life-long Learners, welcomes and accepts Diversity, challenges all to achieve Excellence, fosters a spirit of Accountability and encourages everyone to Dream within a safe environment. Main Office:(970)249- 6636 Attendance:(970)240- 6421 Guidance:(970)249-2429 Athletics:(970)240-6465 Auto:(970)240-6414 ROTC:(970)240-6496 Bus Barn:(970)2498233 Stay connected to all MHS events and happenings! Follow us on the following social media outlets: Twitter: @IndiansMHS Facebook: MHS Indians Instagram: MHS_IndiansRemind: for text messages – Text - @e6845 to 81010; for emails – email [email protected]and leave the subject line blank New Staff Welcome Madeline O’Meara ELS I have been teaching special education for the last 5 years, MA in Reading, attending Regis University for endorsement in Cul- turally and Linguistically Diverse Education, 2 daughters (Kelly and Caitlin) have graduated from Montrose High School, youngest daughter (Shannon) is a sophomore here, I am thrilled to be at MHS and have the opportunity to work with the amaz- ing staff and students here!
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September 2015 MHS Newsletter L.E.A.D From The Front
Principal’s Message
Welcome to Our School Welcome to the 2015-16 school year! The MHS staff has been working
with Barbara Coloroso, author of the bully, the bullied and the not so inno-
cent bystander, over the past few months, and she has given us some strate-
gies to help us respond to behavior that is detrimental to a positive learning
environment. Messages such as “no more, not here, not ever” and “I be-
lieve in you, I trust you, I know that you can handle it” will be prevalent as
we deal with kids and the issues they bring to the staff. The administration
at MHS began to use restorative justice practices a couple of years ago but
will refine those to include restitution, resolution and reconciliation. Mon-
trose High School is a positive and encouraging place to work and learn,
but we can be better! MHS, partnering with Columbine Middle School,
will also pilot a new App, “Sprigeo,” to report bullying, threats, weapons,
or any other concerns directly to administration. This will get information
in the hands of school administrators faster to better serve the needs of our
students and staff. The “Sprigeo” reporting system provides students with
an avenue for complete confidential reporting, to include complete ano-
nymity. We have also added an online and app-based planner — myhome-
workapp.com (or students can download the app for their Apple or Andriod
devices). Students can track homework assignments, receive updates from
teachers, and access the Student Handbook on this new resource. Please do
not hesitate to contact my office with any concerns you might have. (I love
to hear about things we are doing well also!) I am looking forward to work-
ing with parents, students and community members to make this the best
school year possible.
Mission: MHS LEADs academic excellence to prepare students for post-
secondary opportunities. MHS Educational Community creates a culture of
life-long Learners, welcomes and accepts Diversity, challenges all to achieve
Excellence, fosters a spirit of Accountability and encourages everyone to
Dream within a safe environment.
Main Office:(970)249-
6636
Attendance:(970)240-
6421
Guidance:(970)249-2429
Athletics:(970)240-6465
Auto:(970)240-6414
ROTC:(970)240-6496
Bus Barn:(970)2498233
Stay connected to all MHS events and happenings! Follow us on the following social media outlets:
Twitter: @IndiansMHS Facebook: MHS Indians Instagram: MHS_IndiansRemind: for text messages –
Text - @e6845 to 81010; for emails – email [email protected] and leave the subject line blank
New Staff Welcome
Madeline O’Meara
ELS
I have been teaching special education for the last 5 years, MA
in Reading, attending Regis University for endorsement in Cul-
turally and Linguistically Diverse Education, 2 daughters (Kelly
and Caitlin) have graduated from Montrose High School,
youngest daughter (Shannon) is a sophomore here, I am thrilled
to be at MHS and have the opportunity to work with the amaz-