Highlights of the Week
We really
enjoyed welcoming the students back from fall break! It was wonderful to listen to their
excitement as they shared how they spent the time with their friends and your families. The first snow of the year was also a highlight
of the week! While the weather
unfortunately prevented the PTO Fall Festival from occurring, it still was
thrilling for students. Please remind
your child to dress warmly for the changing weather. Students are required to have boots to play
in the snow during recess. Being new to
Colorado, I am learning that it is not too early for warm jackets, coats and
gloves.
Student Safety
Reporting Student Absences
As always, the well being of our students is of utmost
importance. We want to make sure that
our students are always accounted for, whether they are at school or at
home. Here are a few reminders that will
help us keep track of all students:
· If your child is going to be absent, please call the attendance
line at 303-387-7702 as soon as you know
and leave a message with your child’s name, reason for absence and expected
return.
· If we haven't received a phone call about your child's absence
in the morning, our auto dialer will begin making calls at 9:40 AM. This
is our way of double-checking that your student is at home.
· If you need to update your Parent Portal Account, please contact
our Registrar, Penny Jackman at Penny.Jackman@dcsdk12.org or at 303-387-7700.
On your Parent Portal account you can also check your notification options and
update where you want school messages to go including your home phone or cell
phone.
I urge us to work as a team to ensure our children are safe and
accounted for each day. It is imperative that you let us know when your
child is going to be absent. We truly appreciate your help in this
matter as we care deeply for all of our students and want to ensure that they
are safe at all times.
Talking Points
We wanted to
provide you with the following talking points to share with your child:
• Strangers
are anyone that you do not know, even if you have seen a person before or
recognize them from school or community.
• Strangers
come in all age groups, male and female.
• Strangers
may or may not be dressed nicely.
• Strangers
may be walking, driving a car, riding a bike or playing on the playground.
• Strangers
look for ways to call you by name so that you are more comfortable with them
• Strangers
may ask for help (directions, use the telephone, car trouble).
• Strangers
may offer you something to come close (candy, a puppy).
If you are
approached by a stranger:
• Run
toward an occupied house of someone you know or a familiar building (i.e.
school)
• Yell
as loudly as you can.
• Remember
details about the person (i.e. car, license plate, bike, looks etc.)
General safety
rules to remember:
• Always
come to the playground with an adult, even if you are with a friend
• Always walk
home with someone such as a friend or family member.
• Always
stay close to home when playing.
• Make
sure your mom or dad knows where you are and who you are playing with.
• Remember
rules are to protect you.
• If you
notice a stranger in your neighborhood or near school tell an adult.
Halloween Reminders
Halloween
“breakfast parties” are scheduled for the first 45 minutes of the school
day (9:15- 10:00AM) on Wednesday,
October 31, 2012. It is recommended that
party treats be balanced and nutritious with limited “sweets. For those not wishing to participate in class
Halloween parties, parents have the option to opt out. Students who are not at school will be marked
as an excused absence. Students will be
back to learning by 10:30AM and those students opting out should arrive at that
time.
Specific
guidelines for Halloween costuming include the following:
1.Students may come dressed in a costume, but they must change
into school clothes after the
party has ended.
2.Costumes may not be demeaning or offensive
3.The following are not allowed:
•
Face make-up
•
Depiction of blood or guts
•
Racist or promiscuous dress
•
Weapons or facsimile of weapons (swords, guns, scythes)
•
Accessories / props such as balls, bats, ropes, etc.
If
a costume is deemed inappropriate, the child may be asked to change into school
clothes. We will have a parade around
the school from 10:00-10:15 AM. Students
will then return to class, change out of costumes and return to learning by
10:30AM.
PTO Celebrations
Digger Dash
Congratulations
to all of our families and the PTO for reaching our fundraising goal of $33,000. We thank all of the children who ran laps for
a wonderful cause – our school! We are
looking forward to announcing our classroom prizes on Monday. We are looking forward to using the money to
expand our classroom libraries. We will
also use some of the funds to continue to provide free events for families.
Stay Tuned
The fall book
fair is scheduled for November 8-14. Stay tunned for more information in coming weeks.
BASE: Weather Related Delayed Schedule
When there is a delayed start, BASE will open at 8:00am. Drop in's are not accepted on delayed start days. You must be enrolled in the BASE Program for the 2012-13 school year in order to use the child care service. Please turn in enrollment documentation now if you think you will need the BASE Program on delayed start days.
When there is a delayed start, BASE will open at 8:00am. Drop in's are not accepted on delayed start days. You must be enrolled in the BASE Program for the 2012-13 school year in order to use the child care service. Please turn in enrollment documentation now if you think you will need the BASE Program on delayed start days.
Community Events
*
DCSD Community Night with the Glendale Raptors rugby club on Saturday, October
27 * Tickets are $6 for adults ($2 donation back to your school) and $2 for
kids ($2 back to your school). * Come dressed in your Halloween best for the
costume contest and trick or treat street! * Please present the attached flier
at the gate to make sure your school receives it donation!
