January Community Newsletter

Jan 7 2025

Important Upcoming Dates	Tuesday, January 7-Students return Monday, January 20-NO school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Thursday, January 23-PTLT meeting, 4:30-6:30pm Monday, February 3-NO School, Teacher Work Day
UPDATES	Hug and Go-Please use the Hug and Go lane when dropping off your students. Be sure to park in the designated parking spots if walking your child to class. Also, please be sure to use Crosswalks for safety and to model safe practices. For clarification, please click here for a detailed map.
Reminders	Hug and Go drop off and pick up location is in the front parking lot. For the safety of our students and staff, please refrain from driving into the backlot.
SEL Corner	As the new year begins, many people are refreshing routines and thinking through new resolutions. At school, our staff is doing the same with students - resetting and reviewing our school expectations, routines, and goals for the year. One of our school expectations is being KIND. We would encourage families to focus on kindness at home as well! The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation provides many resources for schools and homes to help foster kindness in their community. Check out the resources below from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation to build the muscle of kindness at home: 2025 Kindness Calendars: Stay organized and inspired all year with our 2025 calendars! Perfect for homes, these calendars feature daily acts of kindness to keep kindness front and center. Click on the following link to access the at home kindness calendars: home kindness calendars link. Once on this site, scroll down to find the free, downloadable calendars. Cold Weather Care Kits RAKtivity: Give back to those in need this winter with our Cold Weather Care Kits RAKtivity. Gather essentials like gloves, socks, and toiletries to create thoughtful care packages for your community. Click on the following link to access the Cold Weather Care Kits RAKtivity: Cold Weather Care Kits RAKtivity link
Attendance Matters	Second Semester (January 7 through May 29, 2025) ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW Prioritize good attendance to ensure your child’s success now and in the future. Only keep your child home if they are truly sick. Make sure your child is at school on time everyday. When arriving late and/or leaving school early students miss important instructional time. When possible, plan vacations and checkups with doctor/dentist during the many school breaks. The attendance line is available 24-hours a day. Please call 720-972-5678 to let us know if your child will be absent. Messages in Dojo are not forwarded to the attendance line. If you need support, please let us know. Attendance FAQ Preguntas frecuentes sobre la asistencia a la escuela
Misc	Community Flyers for Services, Activities and Resources View this month’s flyers from community organizations offering various services, activities and resources for families. Community Flyers