CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

important information

Unexcused Absences

We know that sometimes students are sick or have a family emergency. When students are out without a reason, their absence is marked UNEXCUSED.

To excuse an absence:

Call the attendance line @ 303-326-1644 or Send a Talking Point message to the Office or your child’s teacher

A doctor’s note is required for absences due to illness of more than 3 days. If students are absent for more than 3 days, we will reach out to ensure your child is healthy and safe. If students are already chronically absent, a doctor’s note may also be required in order to excuse it.

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.

These clothes will be donated to Goodwill on December 16, 2022.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are looking for volunteers! We need volunteers to help in the Library to organize and shelve books. Please reach out to Sangita Patel at spatel@aurorak12.org or 303-366-9594 x24422, if you are interested.

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!