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August 7, 2019
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
This issue was created specifically for you, the incoming freshmen! We know that high school can be intimidating and confusing, so we created this issue to help ease you into your next four years. Once you get the swing of things, navigating high school will be a breeze. Stay on top of classes, try new sports, join new clubs, make new events, and be a part of the Grizzly community! High school will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life, and we are so excited to have you here with us at ThunderRidge!
STAFF
Editors-in-Chief Kaleigh Haworth Bryant Gross Jordan Lear Maddy Stadler
Photographers Brandon Chastain Abby Chastain Haylee Owen Liam Schuler
Design Editors Cassidy Portillo Sophia Romano
Graphic artist Jason Spond
Reporters
Hadley Donaldson Tara Pecha
Broadcast
Kyle Barton Carter Brockbank Brady Gill Trevor Grow Joe Perry Cole Wentworth Carson Shea Jake Ross
Adviser
Nikki Sameshima
Social Media Caitlin Estes
Contents
Inside this issue 3 Checklist
4 Community Service 5 TR Cheers 6 Lunch Comparison 7 Lunch Schedule 8 Places to Study
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CHECKLIST Caitlin Estes
Caitlin Estes
High school is quite the transition from middle school, and it can be a bit confusing to differentiate what you are recommended to bring, and what you actually need to bring. Use this checklist as a guideline, so you are prepared for your classes and make the most effective use of your time! Graphing Calculator: You will need this starting as early as Algebra 1. It is such a necessity, so make sure to bring it on the days you have math! Notebooks: Some classes may require a specific notebook for that class, while others may not. If you need
notebooks for every class to stay organized, definitely invest in a couple. Binder: Binders typically are not required, but they provide another means of organization. It is especially helpful to have dividers and keep a ream of notebook paper in your binder, so you never forget your work. Folders: Some classes may require a specific folder for that class. However, even if a class doesn’t, having a folder for your odd day classes and one for your even day classes helps keep your backpack lighter. Don’t forget to put them both in your bag for all days! Pencils, Pens, and
Highlighters: Having a pencil, and a black, red, and blue pen are necessities. However, if you find yourself a visual learner, having an array of colorful pens and highlighters can help you retain material better, especially when taking notes. Planner: Having and actively using a planner helps to keep all your due dates and reminders organized, so you never forget an assignment, or when to study for a test. As soon as a teacher mentions a date or assignment, be sure to write it down! Gum: This might sound crazy, but chewing the same flavor of gum when learning, studying,
and then taking a test has been proven to jog memory retention. However, if a teacher has a rule against gum, follow it, and always chew respectfully. Water Bottle: In Colorado, we live at a very high altitude, which means that we need to drink more water than people living at lower altitudes. A general rule is to consume eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters, or half a gallon, according to Healthline.com Breakfast: Eating breakfast improves mood exponentially, and helps with focus in classes, even if it’s something small. Also, having a snack for between breakfast and lunch time is helpful, especially if you have a later lunch. Just be sure to check with your teacher’s rules on eating in class. High school is so much easier when you are properly prepared, so following this checklist could save you a lot of first-year struggle! Some teachers may require extra supplies, so do not rely solely on this list. High school is what you make it, so be sure to do it right!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS
August 7, 2019
Sophia Romano
• Trick-or-Treat Street (genevieve.bennett@dcsdk2.org) At-school volunteer opportunity provided through the marketing class. • Dumb Friends League (www.ddfl.org) Interact with patrons and pets as an adoption lobby volunteer, provide vital care to the animals by being a part of animal care, and working with horses and other equines by mucking stalls and providing enrichment. • American Red Cross (www.redcross.org/local/colorado) Help out your community by volunteering, joining youth programs, and applying for internships. • Ski School (www.nchpad.org) Ski Buddy program at Vail. • Denver Children’s Home (www.denverchildrenshome.org) Cook meals, clean homes, volunteer in gardens, plan an event, host a fundraiser or drive, volunteer at a golf tournament, become a library aide, or become a reading buddy or tutor. • Food Bank of the Rockies (www.foodbankrockies.org) Volunteer all year by working in the community kitchen, providing office support, and assisting in the warehouse. • Denver Rescue Mission (denverrescuemission.org) Non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of homeless men, women and children in Denver and Northern Colorado. • Colorado Puppy Rescue (www.coloradopuppy.org) Create fundraisers, craft projects, organize supply drives, and donate gently used dog products. • Project Angel Heart (www.projectangelheart.org) Make a difference in the lives of Coloradans living with life-threatening illnesses by volunteering to prepare and deliver thousands of meals each week. • Art for the Nations (www.artforthenations.org) Help paint bags to fill with art supplies, which are given to people in need. • Growing Gardens (wwwgrowinggardens.org) Volunteers are needed year round for projects ranging from planting seeds, harvesting, tending the garden, greenhouse maintenance, and general office work. • Mountain Flower Goat Dairy (mountainflowerdairy.org) General goat and llama care (feeding, water, brushing, walking); raking pens and cleaning stalls; helping with farm chores; training goats to pull carts and to pack; helping move goats around the farm for grazing; other related goat tasks. • Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (www.wlrv.org) Youth participate in building and maintaining hiking trails, planting native plants, removing invasive species, collecting native seeds, and installing erosion control structures. • Avid4 Adventure (avid4.com) Volunteers help out at camp registration during the summer by greeting campers (ages 3-13) and families as they arrive at camp, helping them find the registration table and their groups, and also helping staff run games for early arriving campers. • YMCA (www.denverymca.org) Volunteer at the Y to give back and support neighbors. • Special Olympics (www.specialolympicsco.org) Volunteers are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers and managers. They can also be unified partners—playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities—or fans cheering in the stands. • Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (www.voc.org) Volunteer opportunities range from wildfire and flood restoration, to trail construction and restoration, to planting trees in urban parks between April and October.
August 7, 2019 Cassidy Portillo
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TR CHEER GUIDE
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LUNCH COMPARISON Liam Schuler
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LUNCHES
Maddy Stadler
Maddy Stedler
Welcome, 2019-2020 Freshman! You have your classes already, but w figuring out which lunches you havecan be confusing. However, it is just based off of your fifth and sixth periods. If you have any of the classes listed below for fifth period, you will have A lunch on Odd days. If you have any of these for sixth period, you will have A lunch on Even and All days. A lunch is 11:23 to 11:59 on All days, and 10:55 to 11:30 on block days. • English • ESL (English as a second language) • Social Studies • SPED (Special Education) • Student Government • World Languages • Study Skills If you have any of the classes listed below for fifth period, you will have B lunch on Odd days. If you have any of these for sixth period, you will have B lunch on Even and All days. B lunch is 12:20 to 12:56 to on All days, and 12:35 to 1:10 on blockdays. • Art • Business • Family and Consumer Studies • Math • P.E • Performing Arts • Science It will take some time to figure out where you should sit and who to sit with, but after about a week or two, you’ll meet new friends in classes and have lunch with them. There’s no need to be worried about this, high school can be scary at times, but in the end, it will go by in the blink of an eye. 2019 Monday/Wednesday (Odd) 1 3 5
7:40 – 9:15 a.m. 9:20 – 10:55 a.m. 11:00 – 1:10 p.m.
A-Lunch L=10:55-11:30 5 =11:35-1:10 7
(95) (95) (130)
B-Lunch 5 =11:00-12:35 L=12:35-1:10
1:15 – 2:50 p.m.
(95)
2020
A-Lunch L=10:55-11:30 6 =11:35-1:10 8
(60) (95) (30) (130)
B-Lunch 6 =11:00-12:35 L=12:35-1:10
1:15 – 2:50 p.m.
(95)
Friday (All)
Thursday (Even w/Access)
Tuesday (Even w/Access First) Access** 7:40 – 8:40 a.m. 2 8:45 – 10:20 a.m. Sem* 10:25 – 10:55 a.m. 6 11:00 – 1:10 p.m.
2 7:40 – 9:15 a.m. Sem* 9:20 – 9:50 a.m. Access** 9:55 – 10:55 a.m. 6 11:00 – 1:10 p.m. A-Lunch L=10:55-11:30 6 =11:35-1:10
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(60) (30) (60) (130)
B-Lunch 6 =11:00-12:35 L=12:35-1:10
1:15 – 2:50 p.m.
(95)
1 2 3 5 6
7:40 – 8:32 a.m. 8:37 – 9:29 a.m. 9:34 – 10:26 a.m. 10:31 – 11:23 a.m. 11:28 – 12:56 p.m.
A –Lunch L=11:23-11:59 6 =12:04 -12:56 7 8
(52) (52) (52) (52) (88)
B-Lunch 6 =11:28-12:20 L=12:20-12:56
1:01 – 1:53 p.m. 1:58 – 2:50 p.m.
(52) (52)
No Access on Friday Delayed Start (Tuesday Even w/Access First)
Delayed Start (Odd) 1 3 5
9:10 – 10:22 a.m. 10:27 – 11:41 a.m. 11:46 – 1:33 p.m.
A-Lunch L=11:41-12:16 5 =12:21-1:33 7
(72) (74) (107)
B-Lunch 5 =11:46-12:58 L=12:58-1:33
1:38 – 2:50 p.m.
(72)
Access** 9:10 – 9:49 a.m. 2 9:54 – 11:06 a.m. Sem* 11:11 – 11:41 a.m. 6 11:46 – 1:33 p.m. A-Lunch L=11:41-12:16 6 =12:21-1:33 8
(39) (72) (30) (107)
B-Lunch 6 =11:46-12:58 L=12:58-1:33
1:38 – 2:50 p.m.
(72)
Delayed Start (Thursday Even w/Access) 2 Sem* Access** 6
9:10 – 10:22 a.m. (72) 10:27 – 10:57 a.m. (30) 11:02 – 11:41 a.m. (39) 11:46 – 1:33 p.m. (107)
A-Lunch L=11:41-12:16 6 =12:21-1:33 8
B-Lunch 6 =11:46-12:58 L=12:58-1:33
1:38 – 2:50 p.m.
(72)
Delayed Start (All) 1 2 3 5 6
9:10 – 9:49 a.m. 9:54 – 10:35 a.m. 10:40 – 11:19 a.m. 11:24 – 12:03 p.m. 12:08 – 1:22 p.m.
A-Lunch L=12:03-12:38 6 =12:43-1:22 7 8
(39) (41) (39) (39) (74)
B-Lunch 6 =12:08-12:47 L=12:47-1:22
1:27 – 2:06 p.m. 2:11 – 2:50 p.m.
(39) (39)
Lunch designation by 5th/6th period class A = English, ESL, Social Studies, SPED, Student Gov’t, World Languages, and Study Skills B = Art, Business, Family & Consumer Studies, Math, PE, Performing Arts, and Science
*Seminar (Sem) Required for All students **All students are to report to Access; attendance will be taken. Freshmen and Sophomores may only travel with a signed travel card. Juniors and Seniors with grades “C” and above may be excused from Access with parent approval.
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BEST PLACES TO STUDY Maddy Stedler
August , 2019
Maddy Stedler
PLACES TO STUDY CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A chair near one of the exits in the wings, the student lounge in the commons, the commons, and the library media center. When studying for an upcoming test, it can be hard to find a quiet place to study. The library is typically a good spot to find a comfy chair, listen to music and start studying, but there’s a chance that a class could come in, and it will raise the noise level while working. The library is a popular place to go, so finding alternative places to study can be beneficial. The doors by the wings, both upper and lower, can be pretty peaceful at times. There are outlets to plug in your phone or computer while
you are studying, and the natural lighting is amazing. Talking to upperclassmen is helpful to find their best quiet spots. Senior Jayden Schneider explains, “I don’t typically study here at school, but when I do, I go to the a benches by lower E.” “I really like to study in the commons, but if it’s packed, I’ll go to the library,” junior Mckenna Frakes adds. During an off period or before school, the hallway and the lunchroom are also great spots to do homework. The stu-
dent lounge in the back of the lunchroom is an honest spot to study or do homework. It has outlets for computers and phones, and different tables to sit at. Even sitting at a lunch table in the commons is a great place to go, and don’t be afraid if the tables start to get busier. While it’s still nice outside, it’s always a good idea to study in the chairs and tables outside of the lunchroom. Your access classroom is a great place to study. There is a mixture of freshman, sopho-
mores, juniors and seniors in that class. It can be quiet at points, if nobody needs to talk to the teacher and if everyone is working. As you can see, there are a variety of different places where you can develop your work and study habits. Hopefully, you can find a quiet place to study or just hang out with friends and chat.