Posted October 21, 2024
Friday, October 11th
Hello Manual Families,
We are through the first quarter! What a remarkably successful start to the year that we get to celebrate together as a
community. Here are our highlights from the first quarter:
● Our year to date attendance is 89% which is one percent higher than this time last year.
● Our Chronic Absenteeism rate is 35% which is 10% lower than this time last year.
● We have 50% less suspensions than this time last year.
● We achieved our highest academic rating by the Colorado Department of Education in the last 10 years.
It is a good time to be a T-Bolt and I am so proud of our students and staff for all these accomplishments. Quarter two will be very important for our students as they continue to grow and learn in their classes. Below is an outline of what we can expect between now and December.
Important Announcements:
No Late Start on Friday, October 18th: Full school day on 10/18 with classes starting at 8:30 and not at 10:00 a.m.
College Visits for all Students: On Monday, October 28th, all students will be going on college visits. 9th grade: UCCS, 10th grade: CSU Pueblo and 11th and 12th graders: DU. Buses leave at 9:00 a.m. If for some reason you DO NOT want
your student to attend, please call 720-423-6320 or email britni_mushrush@dpsk12.net by 10/25.
Next Week at Manual:
Monday, October 14th: No school for students – Fall Break
Tuesday, October 15th:
● Class resumes, start of quarter two.
● Girls Volleyball (Away) vs. JFK
● Boys Soccer (Away) vs. DMLK
Wednesday, October 16th:● No scheduled athletic events.
Thursday, October 17th:
● Girls Volleyball (Away) vs. Rocky Mountain Prep
● Boys Soccer (Home) vs. DSST: Montview
Friday, October 18th:
● No Late Start – Classes start at 8:30 a.m.
Mark your Calendars:
October, 28th: College Visit for all students. See announcement above.
October, 29th: Breakfast with the Principals from 7:30 – 8:30 in the Library
October, 30th: PSAT/SAT Practice Test #1 – 1⁄2 Day for students. Early Release.
I hope you have a wonderful and restful Fall Break and I look forward to seeing students again for the start of Quarter II on Tuesday, October 15th.
In Community,
Dr. Chris DeRemer
Principal
Manual High School