PCK Weekly Newsletter

Fall Break

Boys Basketball Tryouts (3:15-4:35 p.m.)

SAC Meeting (8:15 a.m.)

PTO Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

Class Pictures and Picture Retakes

Board of Directors Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

Trunk-or-Treat and Class Parties

Early Dismissal Day

PTO Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

This past week, our middle school students had the opportunity to engage in some truly unique and hands-on scientific learning experiences!

Our 8th graders traveled to Colorado State University’s Spur campus, where they explored ongoing research and development in agriculture. Through this experience, students expanded their agricultural literacy while learning about the importance of sustainability and the future of both urban and rural food systems.

Meanwhile, our 7th graders enjoyed an in-house field trip focused on reptiles. Students had the opportunity to interact with a variety of reptiles from ecosystems around the world while learning about the unique adaptations these animals have developed over the course of evolution to survive and thrive in their environments.

Clubs are back at PCK for the 2026-27 school year! Please take a moment to review all of the clubs we are offering through our fall session.

This session of clubs runs from October 19 through November 19. Each club has a different day it is scheduled to meet on, which coincides within the date range listed above. Please note that a club will not meet on a day that school is not in session, or during a early dismissal day.

Registration for all clubs, with the exception of Homework Club, closes on Thursday, October 8 at the end of the day.

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 123B (Mrs. White's tech room)

Grades: 4-6

Girls will create self portraits by combining art and code using javascript. The project theme is "Code Yourself As A Work of Art", from famous paintings and bold street art to anime, pop art, surrealism, sculpture, fashion, music, poetry, photography, or completely original styles, students can transform themselves into living works of art through code. Girls can opt to enter their programs in a national competition when they're finished.

Meeting Dates: Mondays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: PCK Playground

Grades: K-2nd

K-2 Recess Club is a fun and active opportunity for students to build friendships, practice teamwork, and learn games to facilitate participation during recess time. Through engaging activities, students develop social skills, sportsmanship, and confidence while staying active and having fun!

Meeting Dates: Thursdays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 119 (Ms. Barrett's room)

Grades: K-2nd

Welcome to the Mini Makers Club! Get ready to create, craft, and have lots of fun! The Mini Makers Club is designed for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade who love making things with their hands and letting their creativity shine. Over our 5 weeks together, we’ll explore a new craft each week including: Weaving and Bracelet Making, Hand Stitching, Felt Art, Pipe Cleaner Creations, and Clay Art. Each week will bring a new project, new skills, and an opportunity to craft! Get ready to be creative, try something new, and become a Mini Maker!

Meeting Date: Mondays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 113 (Art Room)

Grades: 3rd-6th

Join Ms. Beerbower in the art room to learn and practice the basic techniques of drawing, a building block of visual art. Each week, students will start with a warm up drawing in our sketchbooks and then students will be given time to focus on a drawing of their choice. A variety of drawing materials will be available to students like drawing pencils, charcoal and sketchbooks. All skill levels are welcome!

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: PCK Stage

Grades: 4th and 5th

Calling 4th and 5th graders to join the PCK Theatre Club! Students will learn and perform Elflanida, a holiday musical! Rehearsals start October 20th and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Students will perform on Thursday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. for their families in the Events Center. This club will be limited to 25 participants on a first come, first served basis.

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 201 (Ms. Roltgen's classroom)

Grades: 4th-6th

Students will explore fun fiber arts including crochet, knitting, and weaving while creating a variety of projects. All skill levels are welcome!

Meeting Dates: Thursdays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 33 (Ms. Siegel's classroom)

Grades: 5th-8th

Board Game Club is the perfect place for students to have fun, think strategically, and make new friends through exciting games and challenges. Each week students will play a variety of board games, challenging each other to friendly competition. A different Mystery Gamer will join in the fun each session to share their favorite game, teach new skills, and join in the fun! Every meeting will bring a new surprise and lots of fun!

Meeting Dates: Monday-Thursdays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 115

Grades: 3-6

At this club students will have the opportunity to work on their homework while a teacher is there to guide them through their work. Registration for Homework Club can be completed below, and will be open throughout the remainder of the school year.

Congratulations to our Boys Varsity and JV Soccer teams on capturing championship titles this week!

Both teams worked incredibly hard throughout the season, delivering impressive regular season and playoff performances that ultimately propelled them to championship victories in their inaugural seasons competing in the SMCC.

We would also like to recognize and congratulate our Girls Volleyball teams, who both earned postseason berths in their inaugural seasons as well. Their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments are something to be proud of!

As we head into colder temperatures, we wanted to take a moment to remind all PCK families of our weather delay and school closure procedures. While we abide by DCSD's weather delays and cancellations, we will always send out separate communication confirming our alignment with these procedures.

We appreciate everyone’s attention to these procedures and encourage families to plan ahead as winter weather approaches. Most importantly, the safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority.

When inclement weather makes traveling to or from school unsafe, PCK families will be notified of any delays or closures via text message and email. Please make sure your contact information is current and accurate by checking your parent account in Infinite Campus. Delays and closures will also be posted on the PCK website as a pop-up banner on the homepage.

If school is delayed, school will operate on a 90-minute delay. Our carpool start time will move from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and school will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Please note that a delayed start does not extend the school day, and afternoon pick-up will take place at the usual time.

If school is cancelled, all school activities scheduled before and after school will be cancelled for the day. Families should communicate directly with their club or sport point of contact regarding any rescheduling plans.

Please also remember that while students may wear boots to school during winter weather, they must bring a pair of dress code compliant shoes to change into while inside the building. Students may switch back into boots for outdoor recess or afternoon carpool.

Our Trunk-or-Treat celebration is quickly approaching, and we need your help to make it a sweet success! While Friday, October 30, may still seem a little ways off, once we return from Fall Break, the event will be just two weeks away.

To make this celebration possible for all of our students, we need a little over 25,000 pieces of candy! If you’re able to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Please visit our Trunk-or-Treat Candy Sign-Up to choose a donation spot. You’re welcome to sign up for as many or as few spots as you’d like.

We ask that each donated bag of candy contains approximately 300 pieces of candy and is completely nut-free.

Candy donations are needed by the end of the day on Friday, October 23.

Our annual Hearing and Vision Screenings are scheduled to take place later this month on Wednesday, October 28 Thursday, October 29. Students in grades K-3rd, 5th, and 7th, and new students in grades 4th, 6th, and 8th will receive support and testing on these days.

As always, these screenings are made possible with our parent volunteers and generous community members who are willing to assist with the student experience on these days. To keep things running smoothly, we need 12 volunteers each day to help with student transitions and to create a calm, organized environment.

If you have availability on these dates, we would kindly request that you consider helping with these screenings. No experience is necessary at all, and further details regarding duties and responsibilities for each volunteer will be shared as we get closer to the screenings.

Class picture day and picture retake day are scheduled for Monday, October 26. This is an opportunity for students who missed the original picture day, as well as those who need a retake, to have their school photo taken for the current school year.

Please remember that all students must be in uniform for both individual picture retakes and class photos. This helps ensure a consistent and professional appearance across all student and class photos.

Help support our 8th grade graduates by showing your school spirit!

We have several spots available throughout November and December. If you’d like to celebrate a milestone, achievement, or another meaningful recognition, feel free to select from the available dates throughout the school year.

Tomorrow is the final day to claim items from our Lost and Found before fall break! Any items remaining after fall break will be donated and will no longer be available for reunification.

Please remind your student to take a moment to check the Lost and Found for anything they may have misplaced during the first two months of school. Keep in mind that items with student names are returned directly to the student’s classroom, so all items currently in the Lost and Found are unmarked or do not have a student name on them.

The Foundation at PCK has partnered with King Soopers and Mabel’s Labels to earn some passive income as you shop. Sign up and shop to earn money back for our school!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual Fall Festival at Lone Creek Farms!

We had such a wonderful time celebrating the changing season and seeing the PCK community come together. It was a pleasure connecting with so many of you and sharing in the fun. We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back next year!

Registration is now open for our Butter Braids fundraiser!

To purchase Butter Braids, families must first register their student through the registration portal below. Once registered, you’ll receive a link to verify your account and get started.

After registration, families can share their unique fundraiser link with friends, family, and anyone else who would like to support PCK. It’s a delicious way to support our school while enjoying Butter Braids in return!

Sales are open now through Sunday, November 1.

Orders will be delivered to PCK on Tuesday, November 10.

Thank you for supporting PCK and making this fundraiser a success!

Our next SAC meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at 8:15 a.m. at PCK. You can access the virtual meeting link for this meeting below.

We warmly invite the PCK community to join us for an opportunity to engage with our team and learn more about the vital role we play within our school.

The SAC serves an essential function by providing accountability in an advisory capacity. Our purpose is to inform, encourage, and create opportunities for parents or guardians to engage meaningfully with the school's performance, budget and improvement plans.