Posted February 3, 2022
Hello SKCEE Families!
I have had an exciting first week at the helm of SKCEE, meeting the wonderful students and staff. My favorite part of my days are being in the classrooms and seeing the students engaged in their learning and play. You may have heard that the principal has purple hair…yes, it is true! (I didn’t want you to think they were mistaken. 😀)
We are moving to begin our CSC (Collaborative School Committee) and will send details in the coming weeks. I look forward to our collaboration as the 2021-2022 school year continues.
Respectfully,
Joanne P. Lander
Direct Line #: 720-424-6502
Important Information
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
On 1/24/2022 we will kick-off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge Road Trip! Students will learn how and why they need to take care of their hearts and have the opportunity to help others by raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association.
HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED
Step 1. Download the APP- KIDS HEART CHALLENGE or visit www.heart.org/KidsHeartChallenge to sign up!
Step 2. Join FINN’S MISSION! This will be our road map along the way!
Classroom Donations Needed
We would like to thank you for all you have done so far this school year. As we enter the second semester, we are running low on some classroom supplies. If you would like to donate any items off the list below please deliver them to your classroom teacher or the front office. We are so grateful to have such amazing families supporting our school.
Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year
The DPS SchoolChoice open enrollment window for the 2022-23 school year is now live. Round 1 ends on Feb. 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm. We encourage all current families to submit their application during Round 1 of Enrollment.
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.
**ALL current SKCEE Kindergarteners will transition to Cory for first grade for the 22-23 school year. If you would like to attend a different school for first grade please complete the open enrollment process.
Temporary Closures and Alternative Class Assignments
As we begin the new year, staff shortages and the prevalence of COVID continue to be challenges for the District. SKCEE is also affected by these situations. Whenever possible, to avoid a school and/or classroom closure, SKCEE will reassign students to classrooms other than their own to mitigate students missing invaluable opportunities with their peers and access to learning experiences. Please note that this strategy may not always be feasible but we will work hard to keep our school open and functioning for our students. However, despite these best efforts, there could also be temporary classroom or building closures.
What can you expect?
You can expect to be notified as soon as we know of a possibility of any kind of closure. However, please accept this as notice of potential classroom reassignment for a school day as this process is fluid and sometimes unanticipated. If your child is reassigned, you will receive communication on the first day. We will notify the families impacted through school messenger with the following message:
“Your child will be visiting another classroom today. If you have any questions, please contact the school. The classroom teacher will also contact families, if necessary.”
PTA Updates…..
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.
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.