What's Blooming @ Columbine

Hello Columbine Families!

It is so exciting here at Columbine during the month of April! We are so grateful for your children and to have the opportunity to be part of their education everyday! Please help us know how we are doing by providing your feedback on this survey: click here. I look forward to learning from your feedback!

Our 3rd-6th grade students will be completing CMAS testing over the next two weeks - data from these assessments help us to learn what students know and are able to do as well as inform how we can better educate students in coming years. Students, do your best!

April 22nd we will host the Maker Fair and student art show! We hope you'll join us to view artwork and STEM creations from all of our students. Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood with this year's "Colorful Colorado" maker fair theme.

Several of you have already registered for next school year - thank you! For those who still need to complete registration, please use the link below.

Read on for more info and great things happening at Columbine. I look forward to our continued partnership - happy April!

Landis Seabolt

Principal, Columbine Elementary

• April 3 - Master Classes for 4th/5th Grade Begin

• April 7-17 - CMAS State Testing Window for Grades 3-6

• April 8 - WPSD Board of Education Meeting @ 6pm

• April 14 - Team Lift Parent Volunteer Meeting 8:15am (we will be planning teacher appreciation week - come join us!)

• April 20-22 - CMAS Testing Make-Ups

• April 22 - Reading BINGO Card Final Deadline - turn in as many reading bingo cards as possible by this date!

• April 22 - Maker Fair 4:30-6pm

• April 23 - No School - Professional Development Day

• April 24 - No School - District Closed

• April 28 - State of the District Presentation 6pm @ Dickson Auditorium

• May 1 - Read-A-Thon Kick-Off Planetarium Day

• May 4-8 Read-A-Thon

• May 5 - Kindergarten and Preschool Round Up 4:30pm

• May 19 -Kick Off to Summer District Family Fun Night 5:30pm - 7:30 @ WP Jr/Sr High

• May 20 - Super Kids Day

• May 21 - LAST DAY of SCHOOL - Happy Summer!

You can also subscribe or view the Columbine Elementary Calendar on our website!

Click HERE to see the WPSD Calendar

CMAS testing for 3rd-6th grade begins next week! ALL students will complete assessments in reading and math. 4th grade students will also complete a social studies assessment, and 5th graders will complete a science assessment. Testing days are April 7th-17th, with make up testing days immediately following. Please click here for the full schedule: 2026 CMAS Testing Schedule

Also, please consider the following so that our assessment season can be productive and meaningful for our students:

• Parents, please encourage your student to do his or her best

• Get a good night's sleep

• Eat a nutritional breakfast

• Cell phones/ iPods/devices are not to be used at any time during testing. Personal devices must be turned off and will be collected.

• Parents, please adjust any doctor or dentist appointments so there are no scheduling conflicts.

• Make-up test days will be scheduled after the official test days, and students will miss class to take the test.

Practices are on Thursdays and Fridays in April from 3:10-3:55pm right here at Columbine! Runners will compete in three meets: April 27th, May 4th, and May 11th. Meets take place at the track at Merit Academy. Check out Landsharks, where finishing is winning!

For more information and to sign up, visit the Columbine Elementary Landsharks team page here: https://www.landsharksrunningclub.com/columbine

Each year, CDPHE publishes information about immunizations for the upcoming school year. Please be familiar with the requirements for attending public school in the state of Colorado for 26-27. The links below indicate requirements for Preschool and K-6 separately. Please contact our health staff with any questions.

Columbine Elementary (PreK)

Columbine Elementary (K-6)

The health staff is hoping you are navigating this winter season without any issues! However, we know that many children and families are dealing with upper respiratory issues, including various strands of upper respiratory infections and severe colds! While we want students to be at school, it is our top priority to keep everyone healthy and well!

We ask that if your student has any of the following symptoms they remain at home: fever, diarrhea and/or vomiting and a new or severe cough. We ask that you please wait 24 hours for those symptoms to subside (without the use of medication) before returning your student to school (and improvement in the case of a cough). If you have any questions about any other symptoms or health concerns, please feel free to call your school nurse directly. When you call the office to report an absence (or report the absence in IC), it is helpful if we can know what type of illness or symptoms your student is experiencing. We appreciate your willingness to share that information so we can track trends and help protect our vulnerable students. If a student becomes ill at school, we will call parents for an immediate pick up. Thank you for your assistance and partnership keeping our students, staff, parents and visitors healthy.

Health Office Phone: (719) 686-2303

Cynthia Ingram, Health Aide

Tiffany Padilla, BSN, RN, CCHC District Nurse (719) 412-0674

Please join me Tuesday, March 10th, at 8:15am, for coffee and to catch up on all things Columbine - this is a great time to ask questions, learn about exciting upcoming events, and join in as a volunteer! If you are interested in becoming more involved with Team LIFT, our parent volunteer team, or ask questions and provide feedback from the parent lens, this is the place to be!

Join Us at a Parent Meeting!

Let's connect and talk about how you can get involved!

Tuesday, March 10th @ 8am
Location: Columbine library

We Need Your Help With:

Donations:

• Snacks and drinks for our amazing Teacher Lounge
• Items that can be sold for $1 at the Snackel Box (our parent run concession stand on Thursdays)
• Monetary donations to help provide meals during Parent-Teacher Conferences and Teacher Appreciation Week

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Help with our Family Fun Night
• Assist with the Yearbook
• Volunteer in the classroom (even just once makes a difference!)

Stay Connected with TeamReach!
We use the TeamReach app to keep you in the loop on all parent involvement opportunities.

Join the CES TEAM LIFT group today!

• Install TeamReach on iPhone: App Store Link
• Install TeamReach on Android: Google Play Link
• Enter Group Code: CESpitcrew1

This is the easiest way to stay updated, sign up for events, and connect with other parents making a difference!

Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and school community. We couldn't do it without you!

Warmly,
Sierra Whalen
CES Parent Volunteer Team

Dear Columbine Elementary Champions Families,

It is with sincere regret that we are writing to inform you that the Champions Before and After School Program at Columbine Elementary will be permanently closing effective Friday, April 3. Due to the program no longer being financially viable, along with a significant shift in staffing, we are unfortunately no longer able to continue operations at this location.

We understand how important consistent care is to your families, and we deeply apologize for the disruption and inconvenience this has caused. Please know that this has been a very difficult decision, and we truly appreciate the trust you have placed in our team to care for your children.

We understand that many families in Teller County may need food assistance right now. Our community has been working diligently to ensure every family has access to groceries. Please click the attachment below to see the various food pantry resources across Teller County.

If there is a two hour delay in WPSD, all Columbine students will check in with our delayed start questionnaire, available here. The questionnaire will also be sent to families on the morning of the delay so you can access it easily.

Snow Day Procedure:

If there is a snow day announced for WPSD, Columbine Elementary will be closed. Enjoy the snow day!

• Please be mindful of your speed!
• Use the crosswalk!
• If you walk your student up to the doors in the morning, park in the parking lot.
• The upper carpool loop is not for parking - drivers must stay in their vehicles while students get in or out of the car.
• The lower carpool loop is reserved for pre-K and kindergarten families who have their own parking protocols related to the safety of our youngest students.
• The upper parking lot will only be open during dismissal or during special events that occur during the school day.
• As always, if your student is arriving late, you must walk up to the office to check them in.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep students safe and accounted for and safe on our campus!

Please note that toys and trinkets or other distracting accessories and/or personal items are not permitted at school. We appreciate your support to keep such items at home, so they do not become a distraction the in instructional environment. Students will be asked to store distracting items if they become an issue during the school day. If needed, items will be kept in the main office for parent pick up at the end of the day.

Please remember to send a pair of shoes for your student to wear for gym class! Proper shoes help students to stay safe and be able to participate appropriately in class. Questions? Connect with our PE teacher, Ms. Goldberg.

As a reminder we are required by the State of Colorado to have an up-to-date immunization record, in-process plan or an exemption for each of our students. Immunization requirement notifications were sent out this week to our students who are still missing required documents. If you have any questions about your student's immunization status, please reach out to our health staff:

Columbine Health Office

(719) 686-2303

Cynthia Ingram, CNA, Health Aide cingram@wpsdk12.org

Tiffany Padilla, RN, District Nurse tpadilla@wpsdk12.org

Landis Seabolt, Columbine Elementary Principal

Email: lseabolt@wpsdk12.org

Website: https://wpsdk12.org/ces/
Location: 175 East Kelley's Road, Woodland Park, CO, USA
Phone: (719) 686-2300