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Education With a Difference!
BOULDER CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
ARAPAHOE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 720-561-5220
CTE Skills Awards
pages 6 and 7
Award Winning Nail Art by
CTE Nail Technology student
Yesenia Ramos
News
Boulder Valley School District
Excellence and Equity
6600 ARAPAHOE ROAD
BOULDER, COLORADO 80303
April, 2013
IMPORTANT DATES
April 18 - Bike to School Day - see page 2
April 18 - Parent Teacher Conferences
3 - 7 p.m.
April 18 - Earth Day
April 19 - No school for Students
April 20 - AGUA Cosmetology Extravaganza
7 p.m., Monarch HS Auditorium
April 26 - Arapahoe Campus Talent Show
May 10 & 11 - Greenhouse Plant and Garden Sale
May 18 - Graduation Day!
May 23 - Last Day for Students

BVSD Bike to School Day
is Thursday, April 18
The fi fth annual human-powered event celebrates walking and biking to school as a
way to take part in daily physical activity that is fun and refreshing, and good for the
Earth. This year’s event will be simple and fun, a day all students and staff will enjoy.
All registered participants will receive:
* A free school lunch and
* A chance to win prizes including a new bike, helmets, bike lights,
bike tube bags, bells, and more.
The school with the most registered participants, based on percentage, will be awarded a Twirl Yogurt Party!
BVSD Bike to School Day
Register at BVSD.org/TOSchool.
Be part of the FUN!
BVSD Bike Collection - Donate your old bikes, parts, and accessories
in any condition to benefi t Community Cycles.
Tuesday, April 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Drop off at Boulder High School
in the parking lot at Arapahoe Avenue and 15th Street.
Wednesday, April 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Drop off at Fairview High School
in the horseshoe in front, off of Greenbriar Blvd.
Thank you to our partners: BVSD TO School Transportation Department, Safe Routes to School, BVSD School Food
Project, Cateye, Community Cycles, Pedal to Properties, Full Cycle, Clif Kid, and Twirl Yogurt.
El Día para ir a la escuela en bicicleta es el jueves 18 de abril en BVSD
El quinto evento anual que celebra el poder humano para caminar o ir a la escuela en bicicleta como parte de las actividades
diarias, es divertido y refrescante y bueno para la Tierra. El evento de este año será divertido y sencillo, un día que
disfrutarán los estudiantes y el personal escolar. Todos los participantes inscritos recibirán:
* Un almuerzo escolar gratuito y
* La oportunidad de ganar premios incluyendo una bicicleta nueva, cascos, luces para bicicleta, bolsas, campanas y más.
La escuela con más participantes, basado en porcentaje, ¡ganará una fi esta de Yogurt Twirl!
La inscripción para el Ir a la escuela en bicicleta se abre el martes 2 de abril en BVSD.org/TOSchool.
¡Sea parte de la diversión!
Colección de bicicletas de BVSD
Done su bicicleta vieja, partes y accesorios en cualquier condición a benefi cio de Community Cycles.
Martes 16 de abril, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Traiga su bicicleta al estacionamiento de la preparatoria Boulder entre Arapahoe Avenue y la calle 15.
Miércoles 17 de abril, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Traiga su bicicleta al frente de la preparatoria Fairview, al lado de Greenbriar Blvd.
Gracias a nuestros compañeros: Departamento de Transporte de BVSD, Safe Routes to School, proyecto de comidas
escolares de BVSD, Cateye, Community Cycles, Pedal to Properties, Full Cycle, Clif Kid, y Twirl Yogurt.
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Counselors‛ Corner
Hi!
We are Angel Torres and Megan Graham.
We work in the counseling area (offi ces 103D and
103H) at Arapahoe Campus as offsite employees of
Boulder County. We work with Medicaid and CHP+
programs. These are free or low-cost governmentsponsored
health insurance programs that include
medical, dental, and vision benefi ts. If you have
questions about if you might qualify for these
programs, are wondering if your Medicaid or CHP+
is currently active, or need a current list of doctors
you can go to, we’d love to talk to you! We can also
provide you with other health insurance options if you
do not qualify.
We can be reached at 720-515-1454.
Looking Forward:
May 14: White Rose
May 15: CTE Certifi cation
May 16: Last day for
graduating Seniors
May 17: Graduation Practice
at Monarch HS,
Luncheon to follow at
Arapahoe Campus
May 18: Graduation 10 AM,
at Monarch HS.
CTE GGreenhouse
reenhouse Program
Plant and Garden Sale
May 10th 8 am - 3 pm
May 11th 8 am - noon
Students will
perform technical
demonstrations
followed by a
runway
presentation
of their designs
in hair, nails
and makeup.
When? April 20th, 7:00 p.m.
Where? Monarch HS Auditorium
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AGUA
Cosmetology
Extravaganza
Free and Open to the Public
a Hair
Makeup
Nails
Fashion
SHOW
produced entirely by
Boulder CTEC
Cosmetology
Students
This Year’s Theme - Water
Set Design - ARHS Art Department
Music and Video Productions - by Cosmetology Students
Also - Professional Dancers in the evening’s lineup
Bould oulder er CTE Center
Check out the
NEW Course Lineup
Career Digital Arts
Criminal Justice
Forensics Technology
Hairstyling
Esthetician
Nail Technician
Greenhouse Management
Urban Agriculture
for next Fall!
Nursing Assistant
Intro to Sports Medicine
Emergency Medical Assistant
Auto/Collision Repair
Computer Information Systems
Web and Gaming Applications
ProStart Culinary Arts
Welding
Get JOB SKILLS and COLLEGE CREDITS
while you are still in high school!
Ask your High School Counselor for an application!
720-561-5220

Alexia Rojas Martinez
and Mrs. Mary Parrish
Arapahoe Campus CTE Pro-Start Faculty Lunch
by Gema Armendariz
On February 26 th , Arapahoe Ridge Campus’s held a Pro-Start Faculty Lunch. What is the Pro-Start? Pro-Start is a
special program for high school students that gives students the opportunity to learn about the art of cooking and managing
restaurants by training with a professional chef. Mary Parrish and Robin Shepherd shared their experience at the lunch. “The
setting was kind of formal, with cloth napkins. The way the plates and utensils were placed was very fancy,” Robin described,
“It was lovely.”
“There was not a lot of noise in the background, and the servers weren’t distracting,” Shepherd said. Both Shepherd
and Parrish agreed that the service was great, and that the lunch went really well. “It was very enjoyable, I didn’t want to
leave!” said Mary. When asked about what they enjoyed most about the meal, they both agreed that their favorite thing was the
cheesecake. “Dessert was fabulous!” they both stated. “I took some with me in a to-go box!” Robin said.
Suggestions that they offered to make this lunch better next time were simple; more time, and bigger slices of
cheesecake! “It was very time constrained. If there was more time, it would be great. That way the students don’t feel rushed
while preparing and serving our meals,” Mary suggested. When jokingly asked if they tipped appropriately Robin Shepherd
admitted that she failed to tip appropriately. Instead she rounded up to the next whole bill. (Each meal was $9.00)
Perhaps in the future students could be included in this magnifi cent meal.
ARHS Leaders Attend
the 2013 Latino Youth
Leadership Conference
Karla Cruz
Mrs. Bianca Gallegos and
Ms. Kathy Vance
Claudia Herrera, Jacqueline Hernandez,
Karla Cruz, Yeira Estrada and Sondra Lopez.
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Lucas Barnhill Ali DeVito
Yeira Estrada
Top row: Magda Vital, Memo Nunez, ~
Sondra Lopez
Middle: Yeira Estrada, Claudia Herrera, Karla Cruz,
Tania Guzman and Jacqueline Hernandez
Front: Vanessa Garcia

Fabulous
Fast Food!
by Eduardo Ernesto Mejia
On February 6th , 2012, Rosa Rios, Arapahoe Campus’s
Kitchen Lead, provided insight into her world of food
preparation.
First, Rosa explained what she does to prepare food for
the students at Arapahoe Ridge High School. She explained
that the schools in the district go by a cycle menu that is
similar to a calendar, also called a food calendar.
Rosa explained about not being able to cook the same
food more than once, because the school or the district tries
to put in a variety of cultural foods to serve to the students
and give the students and staff a variety of different tastes
and foods from various cultures.
Rosa said she likes her job a lot because she likes the
students, her customers. She explains how the students are
always kind to her and have a good relationship with her.
Rosa was asked if the students or staff can bring a dish
to serve to the students for a special occasion. She told us
that they couldn’t because the district and her manager won’t
allow it. She’s only allowed to make food from the food
supplies that Boulder Valley School district approves. If the
teachers want to bring food for the students to eat, it has to
be in the offi ce, not in the cafeteria, because it might not
follow the nutritional guidelines that the district wants for the
students.
Rosa stated that one thing she would like to see changed
about her job is the
process required for her to
get a raise. If Rosa wants
to get a raise she has to
provide information and
show to her manager why
she should get a raise. She
has to prove she deserves
it. Rosa has been
working for fi ve and a
half years and really likes
her job. It’s clear that
Eduardo Ernesto Mejia
the students and faculty at
ARHS value Rosa’s work as much as she does.
Mr. Ryan’s
New Year’s
Resolution
by Eduardo Ernesto Mejia
Mr. Mike Ryan has a
New Year’s resolution of
becoming physically fi t.
On February 26th , 2013,
at Arapahoe Ridge High
Mr. Mike Ryan School, Mr. Ryan provided
insight about the challenges
and successes of starting a new workout program.
Mr. Ryan refl ected on the goals he has for the upcoming
year when he said, “Save money, get into shape, fi x sprinkler
system.”
Mr. Ryan wants to be able to dunk a basketball during this
upcoming summer. He also wants to run fi ve miles at a good pace.
He mentioned that he’s on a diet to help out his physical
structure and for that he’s taking protein shakes, fi sh oil
supplements, chondroitin, glucosamine and has been working
out for two months straight .
The workouts he’s doing to accomplish physical fi tness are
weight training and interval training, but he hasn’t started to do
cardio because he doesn’t really like to run due to boredom.
He also mentioned that his bench press is doing much better
due to the healthy lifestyle he’s trying to live and the way he’s
eating. However, so far he says that he feels healthier and that
his goals are being accomplished.
A factor that makes it diffi cult for him to have constant
lifting is that he and his wife have a new baby. Due to that,
he has limited time to stay at the gym and get a satisfactory
workout. He mentioned that he and his wife have a plan to take
care of the baby and have free time to do what they need to do.
For example, Mr. Ryan is lifting in the morning at fi ve forty
fi ve until six thirty before he goes to school, so he can be with
his baby in the afternoon, helping out his wife. It’s diffi cult for
him to lift in the morning, but he has the routine going so far.
It’s clear that Mr. Ryan has a lot of things going on his life, but
still has the opportunity to manage what his goals are. Let’s all
wish him luck as he proceeds!
CTE GGreenhouse
reenhouse Program
Plant and Garden Sale
May 10th 8 am - 3 pm
May 11th 8 am - noon
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Boulder CTE Center
Skills Competitions 22013
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Award Winners
Lucas Barnhill, Nicholas Brown, Allie DeVito and Instructor Mrs.
Sacha Economides-Weeks - Pro Start Culinary Arts.
Devin Piner, Michael Haptonstall, Tyler Hight, Instructor Mr. Damian Tate, Ian Lehti,
Austin Felker and Nicholas Preece - Web and Gaming Applications and
Computer Information Systems.
Dylan Mead Shikaly, Nicole Pedersen, Roman Haenselman,
Instructor Heather Riffel and Dylan Brennan - Greenhouse Management.
Instructor Sara Huth, Tristen Archuleta
and Gisela Snachez - Teen Parent Program.
Offi cer Jeanette Cunning, Colton Orban, Veronica Castro, Angelica Garcia, Haley Amidei, Cherish Edmiston, Alex Lam, Jelani Lauer, Raul
Portillo, Luis Figueroa, Gabriela Rodriguez, Ryder Perry, Juan Jaimes, Will Feicht and Mrs. Carolyn Berry, Instructor -
Forensic Technology.
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Ryder Johnson, Alex Wilkinson, Instructor Bill Uttich, Kevin Brown, Vincel Santoyo, and
Sage Dart - Automotive and Collision Repair Technology, PM Class.
Kolby Severeid, Shaefer Weidman, Damian Bohanon, Keaton Severeid, Instructor Bill Uttich,
Robert Stanley and Blake McKee - Automotive and Collision Repair Technology, AM Class.
Instructor Rosalie Hanley, Carly McKenna, Dora Gonzalez
and Brittany McNutt - Hairstyling 2.
Instructor Radine Dempsey, Claire Finneran, Valeria Bretado
and Sage Ebert - Esthetician Program.
Rachel Ryan, Isabel Lopez Martinez, Instructor Richard
Krammes and Natane Ebert - Hairstyling 1, AM Class.
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Emily Looney, Rosemary Moua, Rebekah
Sabados and Instructor Louise Burger -
Certifi ed Nursing Assistant program.
Diana Briones, Yeira Estrada Munoz,
Instructor Richard Krammes and
Yamilexs Burciaga - Hairstyling 1, PM. Class.
Blanca Munoz, Yesenia Ramos, Roxana Arellano Ramirez and
Instructor Rosalie Hanley - Nail Technology.

Introducing Elliot Hegel, CU Volunteer
by Isaac Escamilla, Yeira Estrada, Abigail Gamez, Crystal Malfavon, and Ms. Puska
You may have seen some new faces around Arapahoe Campus this semester. One of them is Elliot Hegel, a CU
student who is volunteering in Ms. Puska’s World Literature class. When Elliot comes to class, he joins us to read and discuss
our books about Afghanistan. He told us he really enjoyed reading The Kite Runner and found it interesting to learn about the
culture in Afghanistan. He said the book was sad and hopeful at the same time.
The last time Elliot came to class, we asked him questions about his everyday routines and his experiences in college
and life. We learned that Elliot is a junior at the University of Colorado, or CU. He’s studying engineering, which he loves.
When we asked about his future, he said he hopes to have a good job in the engineering fi eld, a family, and a house of his
own, “A piece of the American Dream,” he called it.
This semester, Elliot is taking a class that requires students to do service learning at a local high school.
He could pick any high school he wanted, and he decided to pick Arapahoe Ridge. Elliot appreciates our school’s
mission of reaching out to kids with diffi cult life circumstances. He also picked Arapahoe Ridge because he likes
how friendly and welcoming it is. He says, “I enjoy the individual instruction, smaller groups, and the school
atmosphere.”
Like many Arapahoe students, Elliot grew up and went to high school in Colorado. He was born in California, spent
time in Arizona, but mostly grew up in Longmont. He considers Colorado his home. He was home-schooled for high school
and studied mostly at home, but also took some classes with other students. His parents graded his work. Elliot enjoyed his
home-school experience, and he made friends through his neighborhood, church, and Options class.
Elliot has many things in common with us high school students. He is just a few years older than us, 20 years old, and
he speaks English. Also, he’s taking classes in a second language, German. Elliot is a big gamer; he plays Xbox 360, Halo,
Call of Duty, and Minecraft. He likes a lot of the same music we do, too: metal, alternative rock, dubstep. His favorite bands
are Red, Disciple, Relient K, Switchfoot, and NEEDTOBREATHE. He also likes sports, such as long boarding, skiing, hiking,
parkour, and even sky diving. He seems like he has had some awesome adventures. We can relate to Elliot in a lot of ways.
This quarter, Elliot will continue with our World Literature class, and he will join us in our collaboration with a class in
Indonesia, our fi eld trip to CU for the Conference on World Affairs, and our research on “banned books” around the world.
Engineering the Minds
of the Future
by Jessica Garcia
On February 20, 2013 Mr. Mike Ryan shared some things about the Colorado
University Tutors at Arapahoe Ridge High School, in order to illuminate the nature of
their work.
The CU tutors who come to Arapahoe Ridge are students who are engineering and
math majors. Mr. .Mike Ryan Options/ Social Studies Teacher said, “What’s good
about having the CU tutors is that students can get much more personal attention
and help. They can also ask for advice about college. Math and Science are what the
tutors specialize in.”
“There are 30 CU tutors here at ARHS,” Mr. Ryan stated. They are in almost
all of the classes here such as CTEC and Options. Most of the tutors are here in the
morning, rather than in the afternoon.
The person who coordinates the tutors on being here is our vice Principal,
Mrs. Haisley, and also Ms. Brexza helps Mrs. Haisley so that the program can run
smoothly. “The program has been running for four years, but this year is the highest
number of CU tutors that we have had,” Mrs. Haisley stated. Now, more than ever,
the students at ARHS are receiving extensive help with their studies.
At the end of the program the tutors write about what they thought about the
teachers that they are taking. . Most of the CU tutors are not going to become
teachers in the near future. The CU tutors are here for service learning, the tutors
hear good feedback from other tutors who have been here. They chose to come here
because other tutors have enjoyed it. Although most of the tutors are not going to
become teachers, they are teaching the students at ARHS so much right now.
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805 Excalibur St .
Lafayette, CO
80026
(303) 926-0306
Earth Day Film Fest
Friday, April 19, 7 pm,
Mary Miller Theater
We are so pleased to announce
our inaugural Earth Day Film
Festival on Friday, April 19th.
This year we will be showing the
Oscar nominated documentary
Chasing Ice as well as featuring
a short fi lm, Colorado Trust,
and a presentation by the Earth
Guardians.
We hope that this year starts a
tradition of an earth day festival
with more fi lms in the future!
This year's fi lm is sure to sell out
so be sure to purchase your tickets
in advance as limited seating is
available.

BVSD Leaps Forward in the
Non-Discrimination Policy
by Gema Armendariz
On January 17 th , members of Arapahoe Ridge High
School’s Gay Straight Alliance were asked to meet with Dr. Ellen
Miller-Brown and have their inputs and feedback to a new Non-
Discrimination Policy A-C, which states, “the Board prohibits
discrimination and harassment against all members of the school
community (students, employees, and members of the public) on
the basis of physical characteristics.”
Arapahoe’s interventionist, Julie Graff, provided her
thoughts on how the conferences went, her input on the new
addition to the policy, and why she thought the district interviewed
Arapahoe Ridge High School students specifi cally. “I think it’s because Arapahoe Ridge High School represents every school
in the district. A lot of kids come to Arapahoe because of bullying and harassment that they have experienced before,” she
replied, when asked why BVSD chose ARHS out of all schools in the district.
On February 6 th , a follow-up conference was held, but this time Boulder Valley’s Superintendant, Bruce Messinger,
was invited to listen to students’ inputs and stories about school harassment, how it has affected their lives, and what needs to
be changed in order to create and maintain a safe place for all students. “I think the Superintendant was really impressed with
how honest and brave GSA students were in sharing their stories,” said Julie.
“I believe that there is a high level of acceptance at ARHS,” said Graff. Additionally, both Messinger and Brown
seemed to prove they are strong supporters in the GSA community from passing the “ally test” and earning their very own ally
buttons. Upon hearing the stories from both conferences, Dr. Miller-Brown is also impressed and wants to spread awareness
about harassment and plans on making a short fi lm on the topic to show around the district.
A Colorful Variety of Students During Lunch
by Gema Armendariz
Since the beginning of third quarter, here at Arapahoe Ridge, a wide variety of people have made a place for them to
call their own and sit together during lunch. On March 7 th , Mr. Fire provided information on the wide variety of people who
meet at lunch in the post-grad center. “I think it’s pretty powerful, it’s not just lunch but a support group, a place to let off
steam and it’s a powerful community,” he shared.
Fire elaborated more about what goes on in there during lunch by saying, “It’s a place where people have lunch,
support each other, play chess and basically it’s a resource for GSA members as well.” Fire added, “I sat in the library by
myself at lunch. It would have been powerful if I had a group like this back in high school.”
When asked about the positives about meeting in the post-grad center, he explained, “It’s a safe space where we don’t
have to worry about judgment of others.” When asked about the negative he said, “The noise level is one issue.” (Since the
post-grad center is located near the counseling area of the school.) He also believes that “It’s a shame that we can’t share our
love and acceptance with the rest of the school.”
Not only is this place a great way for students to bond with each other, but it’s also a way for the teachers to build a
better relationship with their students. “I’m getting to learn more about students and their interests. I’m also getting to connect
with students on not a purely academic level,” Mr. Fire explained.
The colorful assortment that meets every day during lunch seems to be very accepting and welcoming to everyone.
Arapahoe‛s GotTALEN
GotTALENT! T!
2nd nd Annual AnnualArapaShow
ArapaShow
Coming April 26th
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GSA members L to R: Megan Brown, Dev Smith, Will Fiecht, Tania
Guzman, Roosevelt McCowan, Gabi Fries, Gema Armendariz, Vanessa
Riley, Alex Reed, Jessica Martinez, Payton Perryman, Wes Boemker
and Ms. Julie Graff.

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Lafayette, CO
80026
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Donations for Those in Need
by Jessica Garcia
On March 4 th , 2013 Mr. Thompson shared some information about the Pennies for
Patients campaign at Arapahoe Ridge High School.
Pennies for Patients have been going on since February 11 th and it ended on February
27 th . The goal for ARHS was $500.00 dollars and we raised $687.85 cents. The class that
earned the most donations was Mr. Haisman’s class which raised $140.75 cents. All the
students from his class are going to get donuts. “The donations will go to Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society,” (Blood Cancer) Mr. Thompson stated.
Other than Arapahoe there were 689 other schools that participated in the Pennies for
Patients drive in Colorado and Wyoming. Mr. Thompson doesn’t have any more donations
drives planned this year, but he already signed up to do Pennies for Patients next year.
Global Youth Services Volunteer Day
April 27, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Serving Globally and Locally
We will have many volunteer opportunities as well as
free breakfast and lunch for all volunteers and great
entertainment with face-painting, balloons and more!
Volunteers can choose from painting murals, garden
projects, clean-up, planting and more.
May Graduates
by Jessica Garcia
On January 6, 2013, in Journalism class at Arapahoe Ridge High School, Angelica Garcia and Eduardo Mejia shared what
they have planned after they graduate from high school, and also some of the struggles that they have gone through for them
to be able to graduate.
Ms. Garcia explained the plans she has after she graduates from high school. She talked about what she plans on studying.
She plans on going to college so that she can get a better job and have enough money to raise her child, Giovanni, who is
eight months old. She wants to study Criminology, which she is already involved with in her Forensics Class at the Career and
Technical Education Center.
Angelica stated that some of the struggles that she went through for her to be able to graduate were that she would ditch,
not do her homework, not go to school on time, and that she came here to Arapahoe Ridge because she was behind on credits
and for the Options classes.
Graduating from high school is really important to her because she will be the fi rst one from her family to graduate. “My
parents didn’t graduate from high school,” she said. In fi ve years she sees herself in college or studying a career, with her
Criminology diploma from CTEC.
Mr. Mejia stated that he wants go to college but wants to wait two years so that he can be certifi ed as a mechanic, which
he is taking classes for in CTEC, “I also want to make more money, work in the mechanical fi eld and be a better person,”
Eduardo confi rmed.
Eduardo thought that he wasn’t going to graduate because back at Broomfi eld High School, during his three years there,
he would ditch, not do his homework and also his teachers thought that he wouldn’t graduate, “now I’m doing much better
and showing my teachers from Broomfi eld that they were wrong,” he said. Graduating from high school is important to him
because once he has his diploma, he can get jobs faster, and It’s also easier for him to get into college.
The struggles that he went through were that he wouldn’t do his homework, he would struggle with English and he needed
help in his classes, he didn’t have the signifi cant help to be successful at Broomfi eld high.
“I think that I would still be in the same place that I was in a few years ago (if not in ARHS) because I would still have
been ditching, I would be behind on credits, and hanging out with the wrong people and doing things that I shouldn’t be
doing,” he stated.
What brought him to Arapahoe Ridge was that he had bad attendance, and behavior, but once he saw that he was behind on
credits, he came here so that he could earn those credits back and graduate on time. He sees himself in fi ve years working in
construction and having his own place, and if not he will still be in college.
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Parent Engagement Network presents
Thriving During the Teenage Years: The Dangers of Legal Drugs
by Dr. Jan Hittelman
Recently, voters in Colorado approved the legalization of Marijuana. While the potential impacts of this decision continue to be debated,
one likely result will be the perception on the part of many adolescents that because it’s legal that means it’s also safe. Ironically, two of the
most lethal drugs on the planet have been legal for years; cigarettes and alcohol. No two drugs can claim a higher death toll, let alone the
other physical and emotional consequences of chronic tobacco and alcohol use. Another quickly emerging substance abuse concern centers
around prescription medications. It is increasingly common for adolescents to experiment with highly addictive and dangerous prescription
drugs, often found in the family medicine cabinet. Here too, many adolescents have the potentially deadly misperception that because
it’s legal, it’s not dangerous. As parents, it is critical that we initiate conversations with our adolescents about these legal but lethal drugs.
Research is clear that the likelihood of teens engaging in any at-risk behavior is dramatically reduced when parents have these discussions
on a regular basis.
To learn more about the devastating impacts of these legal drugs and how to keep children safe, tune in to the next televised Pathways to
Parenting Success presentation:
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Prescription Medication: Legal & Lethal
When: Monday, May 20th , 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Watch on Channel 22, stream live at BVSD.org, or join the studio audience in the BVSD Board Room!
More info: www.BoulderBPS.com
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UPCOMING PEN EVENT: PEN 11th Annual Celebration Luncheon, Moving from Knowledge to Wisdom with Julio Olalla
Tuesday, May 7, 11:00am-1:00pm at Spice of Life Event Center (5706 Arapahoe, Boulder)
$10 adults, youth free Free interpretation To register: penbv.org/luncheon
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Learn more about PEN by visiting their website: www.parentengagementnetwork.org or by contacting Paula Nelson, PEN chair
(pjn6225@yahoo.com, 303-880-6030) or Betsy Fox, PEN Lead Coach, (foxbetsy123@msn.com, 720-563-7007).
Dr. Jan Hittelman, a licensed psychologist, is Director of Boulder Psychological Services and the Founder of the Boulder Counseling
Cooperative. Questions or comments for this monthly column can be sent via email to: jan.hittelman@gmail.com, or by phone: 720-217-3270
Parent Engagement Network presenta
Superando con éxito los años de la adolescencia: Los peligros de las drogas legales
Por el Dr. Jan Hittelman
Recientemente, los votantes de Colorado aprobaron la legalización de la mariguana. Mientras que los impactos potenciales de esta decisión
siguen siendo objeto de debate, un probable resultado será la percepción de muchos adolescentes que debido a que si es legal signifi ca que
también es segura. Irónicamente, dos de las drogas más letales del planeta han sido legales durante años, los cigarrillos y el alcohol. No hay
dos medicamentos que puedan reclamar un mayor número de víctimas, por no hablar de las otras consecuencias físicas y emocionales del uso
crónico del tabaco y del alcohol. Otro problema de abuso de sustancias emergiendo rápidamente gira en torno a los medicamentos recetados.
Cada vez es más común que los adolescentes experimenten con medicamentos recetados altamente adictivos y peligrosos, a menudo se
encuentran en el botiquín familiar. También en este caso, muchos adolescentes tienen la idea errónea potencialmente mortal que porque es
legal, no es peligroso. Como padres, es importante que nosotros iniciemos conversaciones con nuestros adolescentes acerca de estas drogas
legales pero letales. La investigación es evidente en que la probabilidad de que los adolescentes que participan en un comportamiento de alto
riesgo se reduce drásticamente cuando los padres tienen estas discusiones de forma regular.
Para obtener más información acerca de los impactos devastadores de estas drogas legales y cómo mantener seguros a los niños, vea la
próxima presentación televisada de Caminos exitosos para criar a los hijos:
Tabaco, alcohol y medicamentos recetados: Legales y letales
Fecha: Lunes 20 de mayo, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Lugar: Véalo por el Canal 22, electrónicamente en vivo y en directo en BVSD.org, o únase a la audiencia del estudio en la Sala de Juntas de
BVSD
Encontrará más información en: www. BoulderBPS.com
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PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS DE PEN: Almuerzo de la 11ª Celebración Anual de PEN - Pasar del conocimiento a la sabiduría con Julio Olalla
Martes 7 de mayo, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Spice of Life Event Center (5706 Arapahoe, Boulder)
$10 por adulto, jóvenes gratis Interpretación gratis Para registrarse visite la página: penbv.org/luncheon
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Infórmense sobre PEN en su página web: www.parentengagementnetwork.org o poniéndose en contacto con Paula Nelson, Presidenta de
PEN (pjn6225@yahoo.com 303-880-6030) o con Betsy Fox, Entrenadora Líder de PEN (foxbetsy123@msn.com, 720-563-7007).
El Dr. Jan Hi elman, es un psicólogo licenciado, Director de Boulder Psychological Services y Fundador de Boulder Counseling Coopera ve.
Pueden enviar sus preguntas o comentarios sobre esta columna mensual por e-mail a: jan.hi elman@gmail.com, o por teléfono al: 720-217-3270.
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