Celebrating our Fastest Classes & Runners

All of our students did an incredible job at the Digger Dash!  We were proud of each child's effort and desire to raise money for books.  On Friday we celebrated our fastest classes and fastest boys and girls.  In honor of one of our favorite authors Dr. Seuss, students cracked green eggs on the principal and assistant principal.  We thank all of our families that donated their time and/or resources to this event and our school.  We especially thank our PTO and parent volunteers.  Digger Dash packets are due back to school by October 19.  We look forward to sharing how much we raised soon!

Meeting Students' Individual Needs

Gold Rush teachers are committed to fostering growth by challenging critical thinkers to take risks, honor differences, and care for others.  Teachers use a variety of formal and informal data to determine each student's academic, social and emotional strengths and needs.  Teachers share this information with students as they set goals together.  In reading and writing students and teachers use reading and writing checklists to identify specific strategies for each child that will allow him/her to become a better reader and writer.  

Teachers also implement a workshop model to teach core subject areas because this structure allows them to meet with students individually and in small groups.  Workshops begin with a small mini lesson and end with a reflection on what was learned.  The majority of workshop time is devoted to students practicing strategies and behaviors that are specific to their needs.  This is also the time when teachers provide coaching, intervention and/or extension opportunities.  We believe that personalizing instruction to meet each child's individual needs allows all students to grow and achieve. 

First Graders Teach Others How to "Go for the G.O.L.D."

As a part of their civics unit first graders taught other members of our school community what it looks like to Go for the G.O.L.D. in different parts of the building.  This project allowed them describe the roles and responsibilities of citizens within the context of our school.  Students discussed and drew both an example and a non example.  They further explained their thinking in a See Saw video.  We are proud of students' willingness to promote positive behavior and citizenship throughout the building.  Please see examples of students' posters and a video below.

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  Legend Feeder Spooktacular - Trunk or Treat Cars Needed

Gold Rush is excited to participate in a Legend Feeder Halloween event on October 25!  Please see the event details below.

. We are looking for GRE families who are willing to bring a car to trunk or treat.  

Click here to sign up if you are willing to volunteer at this event.  Additional details will follow.

Information Regarding the Bond & Mill

The 2018 Colorado General Election is quickly approaching. Did you know that Colorado’s elections are mail-in only? Are you registered to vote? Is your address up-to-date? Do you know where to drop off your ballot?

Below is an “Election-Ready Checklist” provided by Douglas County. You can get additional information at www.DouglasVotes.com

On August 21, the Douglas County School District Board of Education voted to place a $40 million Mill Levy Override (MLO) and $250 million no-new-taxes Bond on the 2018 ballot. Unlike our neighboring school districts, Douglas County School District has not passed a MLO or Bond since 2006.

If passed by voters, these new funds would be used at our school to:

• Increase teacher and staff pay
• Add counselors for our students
• Enhance safety and security systems

Douglas County School District would also evaluate our building for additional needed repairs that would make our learning environments as safe and productive as possible for our students.

New MLO/Bond funding would also be used to upgrade information technology (such as classroom computers) and transportation (such as aging buses), and offer more student programming opportunities, including additional career and technical education options.

The average Douglas County homeowner, with a home valued at $470,000, will pay an additional $17.33 per month ($208 per year) if both measures are approved. If neither are approved, the average homeowner would see their school property tax bill decrease by approximately $67 in 2019.

You can read more about Douglas County School District’s funding challenges at www.dcsdk12.org/funding.

Thank you for continuing to be an engaged and informed member of our school community!

Election-Ready Checklist (provided by Douglas County Government).

Colorado 2018 General Election -- Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Did you know that Colorado Elections are administered by mail only? Instead of casting your vote on equipment at a polling place, you will receive your ballot in the mail and vote your ballot at your convenience. You may choose to deliver your voted ballot by mail or save on postage and use one of nine convenient 24-hour ballot drop-off locations throughout Douglas County — long before Election Day.

Are you registered to vote in Douglas County?  Knowing the answer is as simple as visiting DouglasVotes.com.  Here you may register to vote, check voter registration status, update your mailing address or affiliate with a party. You will also find important dates and deadlines pertaining to the November 6 General Election.

Is your voter registration mailing address accurate? If your mailing address has changed since you last voted in a Douglas County election, you will want to update your voter registration information with your current address.  Visit DouglasVotes.com. A current address will ensure that your ballot, as well as other important election information is sent to the proper address.

When will I receive my ballot? Ballots for the November 6 General Election will be in the mail beginning October 15 to all active registered voters in Douglas County. If you have not received your ballot by October 22, please contact the Douglas County elections staff at 303-660-7444 or visit a Douglas County Voter Service and Polling Center for assistance, beginning October 22.

Do you know all the ways you may return your voted ballot? After you receive and vote your ballot, visit DouglasVotes.com for a listing of our nine 24-hour ballot drop-off locations. Vote your ballot right away. Don’t wait until November 6!

Know the ballot deadline. Your ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark of Nov. 6 is not valid as the received date. Your ballot must be placed in a designated ballot box by 7 p.m. on Election Day or you must be in line at a designated ballot drop-off location or a Voter Service and Polling Center no later than the close of polls (7 p.m.) on Election Day, Nov 6.

In need of assistance from elections staff? Contact them by phone at 303-660-7444 or visit the Douglas County Elections Office, 125 Stephanie Place, in Castle Rock, any weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., visit a Douglas County Voter Service and Polling Center for assistance, beginning October 22.

Click here for additional information regarding the funding needs of the District.

Thank you PTO and parents for our delicious meals for conferences! 

Electronic Thursday Folder

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Upcoming Events

* October 8-12 - No School: Fall Break

* October 15- School Resumes
* October 17 - GRE SAC Meeting 4:00-5:00 & Joint Feeder SAC Meeting @ 5:00-6:30 at Iron Horse
* October 25 - Legend Feeder Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Palooza 5:00-7:00 @ Legend High School
* October 31 - Halloween Breakfast Parties @ 8:45-9:15 - Halloween Parade 9:30