9-R NEWS BRIEFS – November 6, 2009
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – November 6, 2009
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 5:30 p.m.
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Congratulations, 9-R!Durango School District 9-R has been named as one of the eleven school districts to receive an award for innovation in health and wellness.Colorado’s Commissioner of Education, Dwight D. Jones, presented the award (for health education) to Superintendent Dr. Keith Owen at the Commissioner’s Choice Awards hosted by the Colorado Legacy Foundation on Thursday, November 5, 2009.9-R is profiled online, along with four other school districts —Adams County School District 14, Boulder Valley School District, Douglas County School District RE-1, and East Grand School District 2.
The award ceremony was just one highlight in the “Healthy Kids Learn Better” Conference Summit.Participating and presenting at the Summit were other key personnel — Victor Figueroa (Executive Director of Student Support Services), Jenny Pritchard (District Health Education Coordinator), Sherrod Beall (Contractor), and Krista Garand (Supervisor of Student Nutrition).These professionals believe that healthy students and academic achievement go hand-in-hand and are committed to bringing sensible solutions to the district and its students.
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9-R Administration Office announces its holiday hours for Thanksgiving Week.The Administration Building will be open on Monday and Tuesday (November 23rd and 24th) and closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (November 25th, 26th, and 27th).
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FROM OUR TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
When dropping off children at their schools, please do NOT use the bus area.Each school has designated areas for student drop-off, and these are the only authorized areas to drop off a student.This is a very important matter of safety and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY
The Parent Teacher Organization at Animas Valley Elementary is sponsoring an Italian Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17th, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in the school cafeteria. Baskets full of goodies and created by each grade level, along with numerous donated items, will be included in the silent auction.Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age.For further information or to purchase tickets, contact Partner in Education Coordinator Renae Muller.
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Huskies of the Week — FOR UNDERSTANDING and ACCEPTANCE
- Kindergarten – Marcus Martinez
- First Grade – Noah Pritchard and Sayer Frontella
- Second Grade – Jacob Largo
- Third Grade – Cecilia Mino
- Fifth Grade – Alexis Scott – Cabreja, Azalya Kambach, Shayla Blackmore
DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL
Boys & Girls Basketball, Girls Swimming & Wrestling will begin on Thursday, November 12. All paperwork must be completed and turned into the Durango High Activities Office to get a red card by November 12.
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Tickets are now on sale for DHS Thespian Troupe 1096’s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, playing on Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20, Dec. 4 and 5. All tickets are $10. Call the DHS Theatre box office at 259-1630, ext. 2141 for further information or to make reservations.
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Mix It Up Day is onTuesday, November 10th at 11:15 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.Students are encouraged to stay on campus for lunch and join in activities that encourage meeting new people.Sit with someone new & get to know them!Lots of fun! Staff is also welcome and encouraged to attend. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping out, please have them join us for our lunch meeting on Monday, November 9th to work out the details – and bring a dish to share as we’ll be working through lunch. Please contact Maria Gonzales for more information.
FLORIDA MESA ELEMENTARY
Florida Mesa Elementary will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 19. All families are invited to come join their students for lunch. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for grandparents and $2 for siblings. We are looking for volunteers to help serve, so please let us know if you would like to help. For more information about reservations or to volunteer, please call the school office at 247-4250.
FORT LEWIS MESA ELEMENTARY
Fort Lewis Mesa’s PTO will meet on Thursday, November 12th at 6 pm. Emma Salazar from SASO (Sexual Assault Service Organization) will present on CAPP (Child Assault Prevention Program). Other topics of discussion: Teacher presentation on PLC, update on clothing drive and Read A Thon committees, creating a Christmas committee, and membership drive. For more information, please call Terry Blair-Burton at 588-3331 ext. 3805.
MILLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Miller Middle School Student Council is hosting a Fall Dance on Friday November 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Miller Gym. The dance is open to all Miller Students and a donation of at least one Box Top is required to get in. Students must also show their school ID and the Miller dress code will be enforced. For questions, please call the school at 247-1418.
NEEDHAM ELEMENTARY
Yanowich Photographers will take student picture retakes at Needham on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (only).Original photo envelopes must be returned at time of retakes.For more information or to receive a picture envelope call the Needham Office at 247-4791.
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Needham Kinder Music Classes Hold Open House — Ms. Tallarico invites parents to visit their kinder’s music class at the following times- Nov. 11 at 1:20 p.m. Mrs. Preszler’s Class,;Nov. 12 at 1:50 p.m. Mrs. Saren & Mrs. VanBuskirk’s Class; and Nov. 13 at 12:50 Mrs. Griffith’s Class.Parents will experience the concepts & curriculum being taught to kindergarteners.Contact Ms. Tallarico with questions at 247-4791.
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An H1N1 vaccination clinic will be held at Needham School on Nov. 16 from 9:00 -12:00 noon for Needham 4th & 5th grade students.Parents were mailed permission forms that need to be completed and returned to the school office by Nov. 11.Please contact Judy Williams, Needham Health Service Provider, with questions – 247-4791.
PARK ELEMENTARY
Thank you Durango Fire Rescue Authority, Police Departments, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and La Plata County Animal Control!
On behalf of the Park Elementary School Staff, I want to thank you for assisting 500 students, staff, and volunteer parents in the Emergency Evacuation Drill last Wednesday.Thanks to your help, we were able to successfully practice an evacuation from Park Elementary School to Sacred Heart’s Parish Hall, three blocks away, in less than 30 minutes!The parents, students, and staff appreciate your ability and dedication to our safety.
Thanks again!
Scott Cooper, Principal
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Park’s SAC (School Advisory Counsel) meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16th at 3:15 P.M. in the school library.SAC focuses mainly on the school improvement plan, academic programs and student achievement. The meeting’s main agenda item will to go over this year’s School Improvement Plan.For more information contact Park’s Partner in Education Coordinator, Janice Coleman at 247-3718 ext. 3519.
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Park PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) will meet at 5:15 PM on Monday, November 16th in the school library.All parents are encouraged to attend and childcare will be provided.For more information, contact Park’s Partner in Education Coordinator, Janice Coleman at 247-3718 ext. 3519.
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Park Elementary School will host a free Family Movie Night, Friday, November 13th in the school cafeteria.Come join us for a great night of family fun. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the ABC Pig Race happening at 6:00 pm and the Feature Movie at 6:30 pm. This is a family movie night for families to enjoy together. For more information contact Janice Coleman at 247-3718 ext. 3519.
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY
Riverview Elementary will be having a School Holiday Bazaar on Tuesday, November 17th, from 2-7p.m. The Bazaar will be held in conjunction with Family Reading Night and the Riverview Book Fair. The Bazaar will be held from 2-7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. All items from vendors are homemade. Student Council will be in the lobby to gift-wrap your purchases. Just imagine, you could actually be done with your holiday shopping before Thanksgiving! Call Renee Knight 247-3862 x3245 for more information.
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY
Sunnyside students will honor past and present veterans on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009. We will begin with a morning assembly that day at 7:45 a.m. This will take the place of our regularly scheduled school-wide assembly on Monday.Special guest Fred Riedinger will lead us in the pledge to the flag. He will then explain why, historically, the flag is always folded in a special way.
Our Sunnyside Cub Scouts have been practicing folding the flag, and will demonstrate this to the school.
First grade students have been researching the five branches of the military, and each will be providing one interesting fact about the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Through OPERATION CARING CLASSROOM, Sunnyside students have been matched with a small school, North Plains Elementary, on Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. Each classroom will write to students at the Air Force Base, and throughout the year we will continue as pen pals.Paula Craig will also be a special guest. We are inviting any and all veterans to please come to help us honor those who give so much to protect our freedom.Operation Caring Classroom has provided us with informative student booklets and writing materials for each child at Sunnyside.
Our main emphasis is to educate students about the importance of Veteran’s Day. In doing so we will also incorporate Language Arts and Social Studies standards.
If you have any questions, or wish to be involved in any way, please contact Patti Heller at 259-5249, extension3710.
OTHER NEWS
The “Megan’s Socks” project (started by one of our 10 year-old 9-R students) has been completed and 500 pairs of socks were donated.This week one hundred pairs of socks will be delivered to Volunteers of America (in Durango), two hundred pairs of socks will be delivered to The Denver Rescue Mission (in Denver), and two hundred pairs of socks will be delivered to The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (in Denver). A very big and heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who supported and donated to this wonderful cause.
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The International Dyslexia Association, Rocky Mountain Branch-Durango presents psychologist Dr. Douglas Miller on the topic of social and emotional challenges of students with dyslexia plus strategies to build self-confidence through self-advocacy.Educators, parents, and students are encouraged and welcome to attend on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn on 3777 Main Avenue.
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Join other parents and educators for a free workshop.Peak Parent Center announces “Accommodations and Modifications to Curriculum: Assuring Meaningful Participation in General Education Classrooms” workshop on Monday, November 16, 2009.Free dinner and time to network/chat at 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., followed by the workshop from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO.2.5 Contact Hour certificate.Childcare available.For more information, or to sign up by November 11th call Kathi Fischer at 970-247-5411, ext. 1107.
