Virginia Court Elementary
395 S. Troy Street, Aurora, CO 80012
Main Office: (303) 366-9594
Office Summer Hours: 7:00-2:00
We’d like to welcome you back for the 2022-23 School Year. We are excited to welcome you and your child back to school for another wonderful year of learning and fun. This is an especially big year because we are welcoming 200 additional students from the Wheeling and surrounding communities. We are looking forward to Growing Together!
Important Information:
2022-23 Information:
Check in NOW for the coming school year
First Day of School is August 9 for 1st-5th Grade and August 15 for Kindergarten and Preschool.
To attend Kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year, your child must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2022. Centralized Admissions will accept online registrations for Kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year from March 1, 2022, through April 17, 2022, so parents can complete step 2 of the registration process. Registration will continue throughout the summer. The first day of Kindergarten is August 15, 2022.
School Hours are 7:45-2:15.
If you have questions or want to get involved, please let us know.
we are hiring!
Virginia Court is very close to being fully staffed, but we still have a few positions to fill! Please see the vacancies listed below and if you are interested in applying, please click here to apply.
Counselor
Autism Teacher
Autism Para
General Education Para
Interventionist
weekly message from principal pippenger
We are excited to begin another wonderful year at Virginia Court! We look forward to seeing all the smiles, hugs, and hard work that make it a joy to come to work each day.
With so much happening in the world right now, I want to remind you that we have these things in place for our students:
Mental Health supports are available for all students, including Aurora Mental Health, virtual counseling through Hazel Health, and a full-time school counselor
All staff trained in trauma-informed practices
Safety protocols that include situations where there is possible danger outside or inside the school
We are beyond pleased to be working with your child this year.
As we get closer to the start of the school year you’ll see a lot of changes happening. We’ll communicate more in late July but here are some big things coming up:
Additional students and families coming as our boundaries change
New eight classroom mobile with student restrooms inside
Specials to include Art, Music, STEM, Music, and Science
Boys and Girls Club Summer Program
Boys & Girls Clubs is offering after-school and summer programs of Metro Denver from 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. from June 6 to July 29. Find your Club and sign up today! The number of children we can serve is limited so register now to ensure enrollment.
Membership will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
attendance
We know you care about your child and believe it is very important to give children the best opportunity to learn the skills necessary for success in their future. Attending school on a regular basis is one way to support your child’s education. We are here to help!
Thank you for joining us and working as a team for the success of all of our students.
WEEKLY UPDATES:
August 9 - First day of school for 1-5 grades
August 15 - First day of school for Kindergarten
Talking Points is an easy way to stay connected. Download the app!
Do we have your current phone number and email address? We don’t want you to miss a thing! Please check in and update your contact information.
At Virginia Court We are Committed to Serve Our Community
Vision: Educate, Prepare, Inspire
Mission: We are inspired to collaboratively grow and refine our educational practices, highlighting critical thinking and creativity in a joyful environment.
Purpose Statement: At Virginia Court, we are committed to cultivating critical thinking and creativity. We believe every child deserves an education that is rigorous, relevant and joyful. We strive to nurture a community of problem-solvers who are resilient and culturally responsive in a global society.
Support for Families
Resources for you:
Tri-County Immunizations: Aurora Office
***By Appointment Only***
15400 E. 14th Place Aurora, CO 80011
Low or no-cost immunizations for uninsured children and adults* CHP+, Medicaid, and Medicare accepted
Private insurance accepted (unable to bill Kaiser and select private insurances) Out of pocket costs vary for nonroutine vaccines Immunization Hotline 303-451-0123 Bring your immunization record with you to every visit
Free Meals for Students
Colorado Food Cluster
We deliver FREE meal kits that include tasty and nutritious meals and snacks, ready to heat and eat at families' doorsteps to serve the needs of thousands of families who are struggling during this current public health crisis.
Any youth 18 years of age or younger is eligible and families can enroll multiple students in each household for which each receives their own kit.
HOW TO REGISTER
Use this link to complete your registration process with Colorado Food Cluster www.coloradofoodcluster.com - available in English and Spanish. It usually takes 1 to 2 weeks from signing up to the delivery of the first meal.
FREE Internet Access
If you do not currently have internet access at home, but live in a Comcast area, you can sign up for 60 days of FREE Internet Essentials service. This is normally available to all qualified households for $9.95/month.
Comcast is also increasing internet speeds for all existing customers who have Internet Essentials.
To sign up, visit www.internetessentials.com. The accessible website also includes the option to video chat with customer service agents in American Sign Language. There are also two dedicated phone numbers: 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
You can read the Comcast Letter here: Comcast Essentials Letter
Check out how to use a mobile hotspot for internet here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9V643h0VKU&feature=youtu.be
Internet Essentials Flyer (2) (1).pdfInternet and Community Resources
RISE Aurora Resource Guide (2).pdfParent Playbook
This is a great resource to access all the ways APS is supporting families and students and an opportunity to share your voice in supporting your child's learning experience! Click here to access this resource.