Wednesday, December 18, 2013


Have a wonderful winter break!
We look forward to your return on January 6, 2014!






Third grade students ring the bell for charity.

PTO Pointers
Click here to learn how to get a family membership to the Wildlife Center in Parker.  A percentage of our membership will be donated to Gold Rush!



Dear Parents,

I want to assure you that your child’s safety is our top priority.  We have many measures in place to ensure that Gold Rush is a secure environment.  Some of our safety practices include the following:

·      All building entries and classrooms are locked.
·      A school liaison officer patrols the building and grounds daily.
·      School safety drills are practiced routinely.
·      Ample adult supervision is provided at all times.
·      Strong relationships exist between the school, district and police.
·      Visitors are required to sign in the office and wear notification stickers.
·      Additional interior and exterior safety enhancements were made in summer.

Information about your child’s safety during a crisis is extremely important.  When possible Gold Rush will post information on the principal’s blog and website when the School District is sending information to you via an email blast.  This practice will allow you to receive information in multiple ways and in a more timely fashion.

As a school we also respect your right as a parent to control what information that is shared with your child.  As always we will answer students' questions privately and reassure all children that they are safe at school.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have additional questions or concerns.


Thursday, December 5, 2013


Click here to listen to fifth grade students share what is happening at Gold Rush in December.


Friendly Reminders
Report Cards
The thing to look for this month is your child’s report card.  Report cards will be available on your parent portal starting December 19th.

Safety
We have a new no left turn sign at the exit of our parking lot that applies during school drop off and pick up.  Please help us keep our school safe and remembers to follow the sign.

Student Directory
You can access our the student directory from our school website under parent information.  The user name is: GREDirectory and passord is digger.

Watch Dog Dad
Thank you Mr. Ponich for serving as our watch dog dad this week!  Call the office if you are interested in being a Gold Rush watch dog.  Even one hour makes a difference!

Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registation for the 2014-2015 school year is here.  If you were unable to register on Wednesday due to weather please drop off you registration packet at Gold Rush to ensure your space.  Click here for registration packets or pick one up at the main office.  If you need any additional information regarding Gold Rush or know some who does please contact Anita Rudman, our office registra at an anita.rudman@dcsdk12.org.

Mark Your Calendar
* Band Concert is Thursday, December 12, at 7 PM at Legend
* The choir concert will be held on Friday, December 13th, at 7 PM
* The glee club concert will be Thursday, December 19th at 6PM
* Winter parties will be on the afternoon of December 19th



  

Thursday, November 21, 2013


Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!


Highlight of the Week
We enjoyed seeing many of you during our Thanksgiving feast!  We all enjoyed hearing how your family is going to celebrate the holiday.  We thank our many volunteers for making this honored tradition possible! 

Final Digger Dash Dollars are In!
We are so excited that our school has created an amazing opportunity for each student to participate in helping Gold Rush Elementary.  This year our goal was to purchase laptops for our school.  With many families help, we collected $28,519.35! The PTO will be giving 100% of your family’s donations to the school.  Thank you all very much for your support of our campaign!

Mark Your Calendar
November 25-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - Students Return to School


Friday, November 15, 2013

Highlights of the Week
Watch Dog Dads
This week we had our first four Watch Dog Dads volunteer at Gold Rush! As you recall, Watch Dog Dads serve as an extra set of eyes and an additional positive role model.  Click here to view a clip from the Today Show that shares the purpose of this national program.  Our Watch Dogs helped in the classroom, library and the playground.  If you are interested in volunteering to be a Watch Dog dad call the school office.  Remember one hour can make a big difference!    











Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we would love you to celebrate the holiday with your Gold Rush family!  Come eat lunch with your child on Friday, November 22nd, during his/her lunchtime (see the revised lunch schedule below). Please note that the meal that is listed on the DCSD Elementary School Lunch Menu for next Friday will be offered on Wednesday.  We will be serving a Thanksgiving feast for $4.  You can purchase your tickets outside the cafeteria on the day of the event.

Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule
Steckler, Murray-Close & Gray @ 11:05
Hoff & Woolums @ 11:15
Lewis, McMillan & Aldridge @ 11:30
Martino & Rossi @ 11:40
Graham & Enrichment @ 11:55
Dalcerri & Hawk @ 12:05
Fleet, Lautenbach & Rayens @ 12:15
Cieply, Shepperd & Hayes @ 12:30
Nelson & Castro @ 12:40
Holtzer, Fier & Brands @ 12:55
Rude & Kramer @ 1:10


Mark Your Calendar
·      November 21st  – School Advisory Council Meeting @ 4:30-5:30
·      November 22nd – School Spirit Day - HAT Day!
·      November 25th – 29th – Thanksgiving Break


Friday, November 8, 2013

Highlights of the Week
Book Fair
We were excited to celebrate our fall book fair with Clifford!  Students enjoyed looking at new titles and revisiting their old favorites.  We thank the PTO for making the book fair such a success!





Conferences
We enjoyed meeting with parents this week and sharing our students’ accomplishments during conferences.  We believe conferences are an opportunity to work together to achieve your child’s goals.  We thank the PTO and parents for the delicious dinner that they prepared for staff.  We look forward to our second night of conferences next week!

Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we would love you to celebrate the holiday with your Gold Rush family!  Come eat lunch with your child on Friday, November 22,nd during his/her lunchtime (see the revised lunch schedule below).  We will be serving a Thanksgiving feast for $4.  You can purchase your tickets outside the cafeteria on the day of the event.

Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule
Steckler, Murray-Close & Gray @ 11:05
Hoff & Woolums @ 11:15
Lewis, McMillan & Aldridge @ 11:30
Martino & Rossi @ 11:40
Graham & Enrichment @ 11:55
Dalcerri & Hawk @ 12:05
Fleet, Lautenbach & Rayens @ 12:15
Cieply, Shepperd & Hayes @ 12:30
Nelson & Castro @ 12:40
Holtzer, Fier & Brands @ 12:55
Rude & Kramer @ 1:10

Safety Reminders
PLEASE…
·      Pull all the way forward during drop off and pick off.
·      Remain in your car during drop off and pick up.
·      Only enter the parking lot from the north entrance.

Mark Your Calendar
·      November 12th – Conferences
·      November 21st – School Advisory Meeting @ 4:30-5:30

·      November 25th – 29th – Thanksgiving Break