Mrs. Manzanares Message

Dear Elementary Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Playground Ribbon Cutting! It was so wonderful to see our students and community so excited about a project we have waited a long time for—and I think the wait made it even sweeter for our students.

I think my favorite quote came the next day when all of our Elementary students were finally able to enjoy recess on the new playground. One student told me, “Ms. J, this is better than Christmas morning!” I won’t tell you who said it so he can still get gifts on Christmas morning. 😊

The playground has brought so much energy and excitement to recess, and it has been wonderful to watch our students explore, play, laugh, and make memories together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special addition to our school community possible!

Families are welcome to enjoy the playground after school. Please keep in mind that our clubs and BASE program may also use the playground between 4:15 and 6:00 p.m. Children who are not participating in a school-sponsored program must remain actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

We also had a fantastic Spirit Week! It was so much fun seeing our students dress up, show their creativity, and get into the school spirit. Thank you to our families for helping make each day so much fun. We loved seeing the smiles, excitement, and Spartan spirit throughout the building!

Looking ahead to next week, our first graders will be heading out on a field trip! We are excited for them to have this opportunity to learn, explore, and make special memories outside of the classroom. First-grade families, please watch for any additional information or reminders from your child’s teacher.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and for helping make our Elementary community such a special place for our students.

In Partnership,

Jessica Manzanares
Elementary Principal

STEM School Highlands Ranch