SKCEE Weekly Newsletter

Posted November 5, 2021

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November 5, 2021

Dear SKCEE Families and Community Members,

As a school community, it is our priority to keep you informed about events that impact our school and students. We want to inform you that Principal Matthew Johnson is temporarily away from Stephen Knight. 

I will serve as the leader in charge, I will be here to support our students, families and educators while Mr. Johnson is away.  For your convenience, I can be reached via phone at 719-337-1166 or by email at bridgitt_mitchell@dpsk12.org. I look forward to working with you and am confident that our school will continue running smoothly during Mr. Johnson’s absence. 

Thank you in advance for your support. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do for you at this time.

Respectfully,

Dr. Bridgitt Mitchell, Director

Instructional Superintendent

Early Education Department

The School Butterfly is back! Watch for the butterfly every Friday!

Important Information

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. 

  • Fever (100 or higher)
  • Coughing
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Sore Throat
  • Runny nose or congestion
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache 
  • Fatigue

Parking Lot Reminders

We humbly ask that you are continuing to follow the below guidelines in our parking lots:

  • Please do not use your phone when driving through the parking lot
  • Please do not park along the curb in the front of the school
  • Please do not park in the Kinder Hug and Go area, this is only for kinder pick up and parents should remain in their cars as they proceed through drop off and pick up – If you are  an ECE parent please do not park in this area
  • Please do not park in front of the dumpsters
  • Please do not park in the PTA Auction winner spots – these spots are only available to the families whose names are posted on the parking signs

Picture Retakes

Lifetouch will be here on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 for picture retakes. If your child was absent or you would like a new photo taken please let your child’s teacher know. Please order pictures online at mylifetouch.com

Please use this Picture Day ID: EVTRSCS7F

PTA Read-A-Thon

Do you know the feeling of getting lost in a good book? Where you can travel to a faraway place, without leaving your seat? Or explore new worlds or ideas? That’s the magic of reading – and it’s one we’re hoping you’ll share with your child throughout the SKCEE Read-a-thon Nov. 8-20.

Reading is an essential skill for education, and students with strong literacy skills perform better in school and also have a stronger self-image. During the Read-a-thon, every student will be challenged to read and build their literacy skills.

Our SKCEE Read-a-thon is also an opportunity to raise funds for the school through sponsoring our student readers (fundraising is not required to participate). Previous funds raised have been used to provide enrichment for students, update facilities and support teacher needs. Register your student today: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VWTcyA

And if you’d like to support the Read-a-thon by being a sponsor, contact sandra.ellen.tucker@gmail.com.

Read-A-Thon 2021 Flyer

PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting is on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Look for meeting details in next week’s newsletter. 

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving break is November 22 – November 26, 2021. The school and office will be closed during this week. 

Discovery Link November Camp

Discovery Link will be hosting a 2 day at camp at SKCEE over Thanksgiving Break. The camp will run Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. Camp hours will be from 7:00 am -5:30 pm. The fee is $45.00 per student. Please see the flyer below for additional details. 

Discovery Link Camp Flyer

Winter Break

Winter Break is around the corner. Mark your calendars as school will officially be on winter break starting on Monday, December 20,2021. We look forward to seeing all students back in school on Tuesday, January 4, 2022!