Friday, May 11, 2018

CELEBRATING GOLD RUSH MOTHERS
Students have been working tirelessly to highlight all of their mothers' unique attributes.  See a few students' projects below.  We hope our Gold Rush mothers feel appreciated and honored this weekend!





  WELCOME CLASS OF 2031!
We were excited to welcome our incoming kindergartners for the 2018-2019 school year during kindergarten orientation this week.  Students met key members of our school community and learned about the new and excited experiences they will have during their first year.  Students ended the evening by taking a scavenger hunt around the school.  We cannot wait for our youngest students to start in the fall!



SPRING ELEMENTARY PROGRESS REPORTS (EPR) RELEASED MAY 30th
Teachers are celebrating students’ growth as they complete spring Elementary School Progress Reports (EPRs).  EPRs will be released to parents on Wednesday, May 30th, through Parent Portal. You will be able to access your child's EPR on this date by following the directions below.


· Click on the Parent Resources Tab

· Select Parent Portal and use your credentials to log in.

· Click "View Elementary Progress Report" under your child's picture

As you may recall, you are able to view your child’s information in two ways. The highlights page includes a snapshot of how your child performed on content standards (reading, writing and math) and how your child met our school expectations of Going for the G.O.L.D.  Also included in the highlights page are general classroom comments and individual student comments.  The comprehensive view allows you to see how your child did on all subject areas and specials. You are able to view any additional comments for the specific content areas under the comprehensive view.  You are able to access both formats by clicking on the links at the top of the EPR. 

FIELD DAY SCHEDULE
Gold Rush is excited to celebrate our 10 year anniversary during Field Day! Our theme for this year is all things GRE!  Students will be panning for gold, staking their claim during races and much more.  Please see the Field Day schedule below.

Tuesday May 22 @ 8:40-11:00 AM - Kindergarten
Wednesday May 23 @ 8:45-11:45 4th Grade, 5th Grade, McMillan, Russell & Shepperd
Wednesday May 23 @ 12:45-3:15 1st Grade, 2nd Grade & Meredith

We are still in need of 16-20 parent volunteers to run stations from either 8:45-10:15 or 10:15-11:45 on May 23.  Please email Karen Warner if you are able to help that day. 

NEW SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS 
Our PTO is excited to offer parents new school supply kits for the 2018-2019 school year that are significantly less expensive.  Order your child's kit today!




LEARN MORE ABOUT DCSD FUNDING CHALLENGES - MAY 16 @ PONDEROSA 
Administrators are sharing District funding challenges on May 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Ponderosa High School.  All parents and community members are welcome to attend. 



UPCOMING EVENTS
* May 16: Parker Regional Mtg. Regarding The State of the Budget - 6:00-7:30 PM @ Ponderosa
* May 17: SAC Mtg. - 4:30-5:30 PM @ Gold Rush - Click here for the agenda
* May 18: Golden Ticket Theater Performance
* May 22: Kindergarten Field Day
* May 23: Grades 1-5 Field Day (see class schedule above)
* May 24: Legend High School Graduation
* May 25: Last Day of School - K & 5 Graduations