PCK Weekly Newsletter

Hello PCK Community,

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to support PCK by submitting a nomination in Colorado Parent Magazine’s annual Family Favorites awards. PCK is eligible in the following categories:

Favorite Charter Elementary School - Parker Core Knowledge

Favorite Charter Middle School - Parker Core Knowledge

Favorite Charter Elementary School Principal - Breanna Warburton

Favorite Charter Middle School Principal - Stephanie Harper

Nominations are open through Friday, May 15, and the process takes just a minute. Simply click the button below, select the “Schooled” category, confirm your email address, and enter Parker Core Knowledge as your nomination. You can vote once per day through the deadline.

Participating in these awards is more than just recognition, it’s an opportunity to showcase the strength of our school community, the quality of our curriculum, and the achievements of our students and staff. Being included helps elevate PCK’s reputation as a school of excellence across Colorado and ensures that more families learn about the outstanding educational opportunities available here.

Most importantly, your nomination helps share the story of what makes PCK special. If our school has made a positive impact on your student’s education, we would be grateful for your support.

Warmly,

Dr. Weyman

Breanna Warburton

Stephanie Harper

For this week’s spotlight, we’re excited to share a special video created during this past weekend’s Palooza & Auction hosted by the Foundation. In the video, students highlight their favorite parts of PCK and share what they hope to see added in the future.

Many students spoke about how their teachers make learning fun, how much they value the PCK curriculum, and how they genuinely enjoy coming to school each day. When it comes to the future, their ideas were just as enthusiastic, ranging from a fast food restaurant to go-karts for getting between classes.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Palooza & Auction and helped raise important funds for our school. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the classroom experience for all students. Just as importantly, your involvement helps foster the kind of engaged, one of a kind parent community that makes PCK so special.

This week, our 4th grade students had the exciting opportunity to visit the Colorado State Capitol and the Judicial Center in downtown Denver!

During their tour of the State Capitol, students observed both the Senate and House of Representatives in session and listened as legislators voted on bills under consideration. They also learned about the building’s history and even climbed to the top, where they stepped into the rotunda dome for an incredible view.

At the Judicial Center, students heard from Colorado Supreme Court Justice Carlos Samour Jr., who shared his journey to becoming a justice, as well as his path to the United States from El Salvador. They also explored the Interactive Learning Center, where they learned about the history of law and took on the roles of judges and jurors in mock trials.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this field trip possible!

We’re excited to welcome five new friends to the PCK family! As part of the kindergarten and 2nd grade life cycle studies, eggs were incubated in the PCK Science Lab until they hatched.

Students closely observed each stage of the process, from incubation to hatching, and enjoyed watching the chicks grow. Along the way, they saw firsthand how the chicks changed, from newly hatched fluff to the beginnings of their full feathers.

You can view the full list of names for each chick below.

Apollo - Apollo was named to give recognition to the many scientific achievements made from the Apollo space program. One of the biggest ones being that Apollo 11 took humans and landed on the moon!

Opportunity - Opportunity was named to give recognition to the little rover that could. This Mars rover was only supposed to last for 90 days but ended up helping scientists for over 15 years (5,479 days)!

Gallaudet - This little chick was named to give recognition to the Gallaudet 11. When the United States was in the space race and needed to know how humans would react to zero gravity, they looked to 11 men. These men were deaf, which made them the perfect test subjects since they were unaffected by motion sickness. These men have some serious superpowers!

Artemis - Artemis was named to give recognition to the Artemis II mission that was recently completed. On this mission astronauts flew around the moon, a feat that had not been completed in decades, inspiring a generation of future astronauts!

Mercury-Redstone - This chick was named after the Mecury-Redstone 3, the first human space flight from 1961. How far we have come!

We continue to partner closely with our uniform providers to make sure all families have access to affordable options and can take advantage of promotions throughout the year.

As part of this effort, we’ve collaborated with Tommy Hilfiger to offer every PCK family a one-time $50 gift toward uniform purchases. This gift can be applied at checkout using a unique code, which will be sent to your family in June. The code will be valid from June through September and can be combined with other promotions, including back-to-school sales.

Please watch for additional details about this offer in upcoming communications. In the meantime, you can explore available uniform options from Tommy Hilfiger using the button below.

You can click the button below to view supply lists for each grade level for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Please be sure to access the supply list for the grade level that your student is entering, and not the supply list of their current grade level.

School Tool Boxes are available for purchase, which have all the necessary supplies for each grade level. You are able to add and subtract from these boxes if you would like to do so. Orders for School Tool Boxes can be accessed through the button below.

Congratulations to our elementary school students whose artwork has been selected for display at the DCSD Art Show! Their pieces will be exhibited at the DCSD Legacy Campus from now through Thursday, May 7. Viewing hours vary throughout the week, please click the button below to see the full schedule.

We also invite all PCK families to attend the Artist Open House Reception on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., where you can enjoy the students’ work in person. Below is the complete list of students whose artwork is featured in this show.

Saanvi Agarwal

Haley Allen

Krisha Arora

Mila Austin

Lucy Beam

Amanda Branco

Charlotte Earle

Lilly Flanagan

Avish Goyal

Garrett Jackson

Alaina Jang

Olivia McCluney

Reyansh Mekala

Zane Murravani

Madeline Murray

Stephen Pakalapati

Hudson Santaguida

Elena Schirmer

Lillian Sears

Avy Shanmugam

Everett Simmons

Seth Sumpter

Jameson Tehchma

Olivia Thomas

Alex Thompson

Karen Verma

Margo Wallinger

Nathan Wolkenberg

Ticket sales are still open for our 2026 Spring Musical, Tuck Everlasting! Performances will be held on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, with showtimes at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day.

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased using the link below.

Please note that Homework Club is open again this week!

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week Update: Thank You, PCK Families!

We are nearing the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, and the love and support from our community has been incredible—thank you, PCK families!

From Monday’s warm welcome and dirty soda bar, to Tuesday’s meaningful “Give Life, Give Thanks” lunch, and Wednesday’s thoughtful meals provided by our Classroom Coordinators, this week has been a beautiful reminder of what makes PCK so special.

One of the most meaningful parts of the week has been watching the “You Are the Heartbeat of PCK” display come to life.

Each day, more hearts have been added—filled with kind words, encouragement, and gratitude from students and families! Seeing this bulletin board grow has been incredibly impactful for our teachers and staff, and a powerful reflection of the appreciation across our community.

Still to Come

We’re looking forward to finishing the week strong with:

• A special “Teaching is a Work of Heart” activity happened earlier today (Flower Truck!)
• Tomorrow’s Children’s Hospital Blood Drive and in-service appreciation gift & breakfast. If you would like to sign-up, you can do so by clicking the button below.

The 2025-26 PCK Parent Satisfaction Survey for the is now open and will be available through Sunday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Each year, this anonymous survey gives us the opportunity to reflect on what’s working well and identify areas where we can continue to grow as a school community. Your feedback is especially valuable as we work to improve fundraising efforts and strengthen communication between families and school organizations. While the survey includes a variety of questions, none are required. Every voice matters, and your perspective helps shape the future of PCK.

We will review the results at our meeting on Wednesday, May 13, and look forward to using your insights to support and strengthen our school community.

For this week’s Volunteer Spotlight, we’re proud to recognize Rachel Larson for her outstanding contributions.

This week, our 4th grade students had a unique opportunity to take part in an expanded learning experience with a visit to the Colorado Judicial Center, where they heard directly from a Colorado Supreme Court Justice. Rachel played a key role in arranging this experience, giving students the chance to ask questions and deepen their understanding of the Colorado justice system as an enriching addition to their visit to the Colorado State Capitol.

Rachel went above and beyond to make this opportunity possible, creating a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for our students. Thank you, Rachel, for your dedication and for being such a valued member of our community.