Posted January 7, 2022
Dear SKCEE Families and Community Members,
As per my previous communications, I would like to update the SKCEE community in relation to the status of the school’s leadership. As you know, for the last few weeks, I and Priscilla Hopkins have been supporting SKCEE in Mr. Johnson’s absence. We have sincerely appreciated the support you have graciously provided during this time.
Today, I would like to let you know that Mr. Johnson has resigned his position and will not return for the duration of the school year. Therefore, our plan is to have an interim leader finish the school year to ensure continuity with the operational and instructional processes of the school. As such, Ms. Joanne Lander will begin this role beginning next week. Ms. Lander brings many years of experience as a school principal in DPS as well as demonstrated success serving in an interim role. I plan to continue to support the school onsite through a seamless leader transition.
In the upcoming weeks, we will begin the principal selection process. I will keep the school community informed and provide details regarding the principal selection timeline and opportunities to actively participate in the process.
Thank you for your support as we work together during this transitional period. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Dr. Bridgitt Mitchell, Director
Instructional Superintendent
Early Education Department
Important Information
Backup Clothing at School
With the start of the second semester we would like to remind all families to please send in a backup set of clothes for your child to keep at school. Please make sure the clothing is winter appropriate and includes pants, a top, underwear and socks. We would like all students to have backup clothes at school to change into if needed.
Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year
The DPS SchoolChoice open enrollment window for the 2022-23 school year is Jan. 14 through 4 p.m. Feb. 15, 2022. We encourage all current families to submit their application during Round 1 of Enrollment.
SchoolChoice is as easy as Find, Apply, Register!
Here’s how it works:
If your child will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall, please complete the SchoolChoice Enrollment Application even if you are attending your home/boundary school. This enables the school to plan for accurate student numbers and ensures that you receive timely communication regarding the upcoming school year.
For additional information please check the SchoolChoice website or the SKCEE website. We are also available in the office to answer your questions. Please email Staci_Becker@dpsk12.net or call us 720-424-6500.
Cold Weather Reminders
Now that the snow has finally started falling, we would like to remind all parents/guardians to dress their children ready for cold weather. Please send boots, heavy coats, mittens and hats to school with your child on cold, snowy days. Our classes will go outside even on cold days. Please send these items to school in reusable bags, per licensing we cannot have plastic bags in our hallways.
PTA Updates…..
PTA Dine Out @ The Cherry Cricket
Join us on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022at the Cherry Cricket. This dine out will be running from 11:00 am – Midnight! Please make sure to mention SKCEE when ordering online or in person. The Cherry Cricket is located at 2641 E. 2nd Ave. Orders can be placed online at cherrycricket.com or 303-322-7666
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to be kept up to date on what’s happening at our school. If you have a fun picture you want to share, a shout-out to a teacher, staff member, parent, or student, or just want to share a favorite moment from the day, please email a picture to knightceepta@gmail.com.
PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting is on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Look for meeting details in next week’s newsletter.
Discovery Link Updates…..
Discovery Link Summer Camp
Summer 2022, ELCS will offer traditional Discovery Link summer camps, as well as the return of Enrichment Exploration Camps. Summer camps will run from 6/13/22 – 8/5/22, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 7:00am – 5:30pm (no camp on 7/4/22). Enrichment Exploration Camps will run the same dates from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Registration for camp will open in late January/early February – you will receive more information in the following weeks. We can’t wait to spend Summer in the City with you!
Parking Lot Reminders
We humbly ask that you are continuing to follow the below guidelines in our parking lots:
When to Keep Your Student Home
We wanted to remind all families that if your child is showing any of the symptoms below they need to stay home from school. Students may return to school 24 hours after symptoms resolve without medication. When in doubt, please contact the front office or the school nurse for guidance.