Tuesday, December 16, 2014

We Wish Your Family A Wonderful Winter Break!


* School will resume Monday, January 5. *


Click here for a video from our choir concert.


Accessing Report Cards
We are excited to share the progress your child has made since the beginning of the school year!  You will be able to access your child’s report card on Thursday, December 18 via your parent portal.  Complete the following steps to access this information: Log into parent portal; Click on Select a Student; Choose your child; Click on Reports; Click on EPR

You will notice this year that students did not receive a grade for technology. While all students continue to have technology five days a week, we altered the curriculum two days a week to allow students additional time to practice fundamental skills.  This change allows students to develop a strong foundation in technology basics.  In addition, the technology teacher is working collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan technology activities that can be implemented in the classroom. 

Hour of Code
Students across grades K-5 enjoyed learning how to computer program during our Hour of Code! We were excited to participate in this international event and we look forward to doing it again next year!


"It was a really fun experience.  You can incorporate this in your real life.  
You might grow up to be a computer scientist. "
- Jackson, 4th Grade


Yearbook Photographs
Please send any pictures you have taken that you would like to be considered for the 2014-2015 Gold Rush Yearbook to GREAT at grephotos@gmail.com.  You can also leave a CD in the PTO mailbox directed to Regi Zeece.  Any pictures from any of the Gold Rush School events from this school year are welcome.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Student Highlight
Student Council Food Drive
I was so proud of the amount of food our students donated to the Parker Task Force! Over the course of two weeks students donated 1566 cans of food!  Our second graders brought in the most food with fourth grade in a close second.  We thank student council for organizing this event and all of the families that participated.



Legend Feeder Band and Orchestra Concert




Report Cards
We are excited to share the progress your child has made since the beginning of the school year!  You will be able to access your child’s report card on Thursday, December 18 via your parent portal.  Complete the following steps to access this information: Log into parent portal; Click on Select a Student; Choose your child; Click on Reports; Click on EPR

You will notice this year that students did not receive a grade for technology. While all students continue to have technology five days a week, we altered the curriculum two days a week to allow students additional time to practice fundamental skills.  This change allows students to develop a strong foundation in technology basics.  In addition, the technology teacher is working collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan technology activities that can be implemented in the classroom.  

Drop Off & Pick Up - Safety Reminders
We have asked the Parker Police Department to help us monitor the following drop off and pick up procedures to maintain safety for all students:

·      Cross only at designated cross walks.
·      Remain in car line (do not swerve around cars).
·      Keep your cell phone off.

We thank you for your cooperation!

Promoting Health & Wellness
As we work towards promoting student wellness in all areas, we want to ensure our students know how to develop and utilize healthy habits, self-care and coping skills. This month we encourage students to draw awareness to the many options they have to deal with challenges they may encounter in life.  Based on students’ development levels, teachers will be exploring this topic in the classroom with their students.   

Upcoming Events

·      December 19 – January 5 – School is not in Session / Winter Break

Friday, December 5, 2014

Hour of Code
Next week our school will be joining one of the largest learning events in history – The Hour of Code.  Gold Rush students, like those from across the globe, will be spending one hour coding, or computer programming.  Our efforts are aimed at exposing students to computer sciences.  We all know that technology will play a significant role in your child’s future and we hope to build on their understanding and enthusiasm.  We look forward to updating you on this new event next week. Click here for additional information.

Incoming Kindergarten Registration – Next Thursday



Food Drive
Our students have already donated several cans of food to the Parker Task Force for student council’s December Food Drive.  I was so impressed with the amount of food that has already been donated compared to years past!  We will be collecting one final week so please remember to send in your nonperishable items by next Friday.



Upcoming Events
·      Tuesday @ 6:30 PM – PTO Meeting
·      Wednesday @ 5- 7 PM – Incoming Kindergarten Registration

·      December 19 – January 5 – School is not in Session / Winter Break