CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

important information

Family Coffee/Meeting

Do you have questions about how behavior concerns are handled at Virginia Court? When your child tells you about an incident that happened, are you unsure how to support them?

Well, come to the first Family meeting of the year rescheduled from the snow day to Monday, January 23rd! Come to the meeting after dropping off your students. We begin at 8:30 in the cafeteria.

We will be discussing the following:

What is bullying behavior?

How do students follow PRIDE expectations?

How do we handle behavior concerns through restorative practices?

Principal Pippenger will also share Virginia Court’s school budget for next school year. Stop in to provide your recommendations!

We will serve a lite breakfast with coffee and hot coco! Spanish interpretation will be available. And, we have a few fun prizes to giveaway! See you then!

FYI - District Family Meeting Meeting

The ELA-Parent Advisory Council (EPAC) is hosting the next gathering on January 25th at the PLCC. This month's topic focuses on: Emotional Health as a way to empower students and families.

This event is open to all families! Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

Click here for more information. The PLCC is located on 15711 E. 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011. Carpooling with families is encouraged.

Cold and Wet Weather

We monitor weather conditions carefully. At this time of year the mornings are much colder. Here’s how we make decisions about whether students have inside recess:

If temps are below 20 degrees (including windchill)

If it is raining or snowing enough that students would be wet when they come into the building

Our students go outside for recess when the temperature is above 20 degrees. This gives our kids fresh air, which is so good for their health and wellness.

Warm jackets, mittens, hats, snow boots and other cold weather clothing are needed for Colorado weather. If your children need warm clothes, please reach out to Sangita Patel, the Family Engagement Advisor at spatel@aurorak12.org

Lost and Found

We know the weather is getting colder. There are A LOT of jackets and coats stacked up in the Lost and Found Bins in the Main Office Hallway and in front of the cafeteria. Please stop by to look through it if your child has lost a clothing item.

Food for Thought Partnership

We have seen many families reaching out about food needs. We have partnered with Food for Thought, which is linked to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Beginning December 2 and every other week after that, Food for Thought will deliver “Power snack bags” for all students regardless of need.

Food bins will be placed outside of classrooms with Food Bags

Students make take 1 bag, regardless of need

Reach out to Sangita Patel, the Family Engagement Advisor at spatel@aurorak12.org if you have questions.

Traffic

We are seeing many cars moving quickly and sometimes recklessly at drop off and pick up. We are a small campus with more than 680 students! Safety of our students before and afterschool is a priority. Here is the traffic map that will support you to find the best way to get to school to drop off or pick up your child.

Here is a tip: We begin supervision at 7:25 and we see very little traffic before 7:35. If you come after 7:35 drop off will take a bit more time causing your child to be late. So, plan ahead and come early!