Homestead Elementary Honored for Academic Achievement
Homestead Elementary was recognized by the Colorado Department of Education for academic excellence during the 2023-24 school year. Homestead Elementary received the John Irwin School of Excellence Award, which is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time.
The John Irwin School of Excellence Award was established in 2008. John Irwin Award schools received an “exceeds expectations” rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks, reflecting exceptional performance in math, English language arts, and science.
“This award affirms the intense and focused work of our exceptional educators and support staff as we implement our Strategic Plan and move toward our goal that every student will meet benchmarks and we will eliminate disproportionality in literacy by 2030,” said Christopher Smith, Superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools. “I thank our dedicated staff for their efforts to ensure that each and every one of our students will graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully pursue their Pathway of Purpose.”
Field Day Help Needed
"Ms. Brownell is in need of a few items for field day.
Please see the sign up genius link below to help make the "Back to the 80s Field Day Totally Tubular!"
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49AEA92DA4F85-56448199-homestead#/
Book Fair
Dear Families,
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Plus, you can stock up your shelf for some summer fun reads! Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Preview Dates: Wednesday, April 30th and Thursday, May 1st (During school hours)
Sale Dates: Monday, May 5th- Thursday, May 8th
Location: Homestead Innovation Space
Times: 11:00am-5:00pm
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/homestead elem sch
While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.
Homestead has also set up an eWallet to collect donations specifically for purchasing books for students in need in our community. If you would like to contribute to this great cause, click on the link below to make your donation today!
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=69c61af9-5dd9-45bf-8646-02dc03f1225f
Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.
Happy Reading!
Chris Hardy, Principal
Homestead
Volunteers needed! Please sign up by clicking on the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BACA82EA5F49-56350920-spring
PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!
School Supply Kits for 2025-26
Parents, if you would like to purchase next year's school supplies in one easy kit, now is the time to buy.
We know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. Order your supply kits before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year!
Get them today before it's too late! Click on this link to access the store.
Cherry Creek Cheerleading Program
2025 Homestead Garden Volunteers
Thank you Homestead families, friends, and neighbors for your continued support in making the garden a success!
We are looking for volunteers to help water and weed the Homestead Garden. The time commitment typically takes about 30 minutes each time.
Watering responsibilities include:
- Vegetable garden to be watered every day, ideally in the morning.
- Flower gardens to be watered as needed.
Weeding responsibilities include:
- Weeding around trees, along paths, and within garden beds.
All volunteers should look out for general maintenance of the garden space, including general cleanup of litter and reporting animal tracks, vandalism, etc. NOTE: The lock box code is 1150.
For any questions/concerns, you can reach out to Matt Chinn at (303)521-5503 or matt.chinn@unisainc.com.
Thank You for your continued help and support!
Good afternoon DAC Community,
Please join us for the last District Accountability Committee (DAC) Community Forum of the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:30 pm, at the Instructional Support Facility (ISF), 5416 S Riviera Way Centennial CO 80015.
The agenda for this month’s meeting is as follows (and is also attached):
6:30 – 6:40 pm – Welcome and DAC Updates
Tamara Pelham, DAC Chair
6:40 – 6:45 pm – Ruthie Knowles, CCSD Board of Education
6:45 – 7:30 pm - DAC Subcommittee Updates
Family & Community Engagement Subcommittee, Scott Graves, Chair
Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) Subcommittee, Shannon Holck, Chair
Budget Subcommittee, April Hrovat, Chair
7:30 – 7:50 pm – Title I Planning & Budgeting
Missy Matthews, Director, Title I Programs
7:50 – 8:00 pm – Roadmap for DAC 2025-26
Tamara Pelham, DAC Chair
For those who would like to attend virtually, please use this MS Teams Link: Join the meeting now
HELP WANTED: The DAC is searching for volunteers to fill Parent Member roles on the Executive Committee for the 2025-26 school year. A Parent Member is defined as “A parent/guardian who has a child/children attending District elementary or District secondary schools”. Application forms are available on the DAC page or you can send an email to accountability@cherrycreekschools.org. More information is available on the flyer below (and attached).
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 7th. For more information about DAC, please visit our website
Tamara Pelham
DAC Chair
Inside Out
The Inside Out summer enrichment program, sponsored by the Office of Neurodiverse Student Services, offers students a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and effective communication skills. Inside Out offers classes with options for half-day or full-day for one or two weeks during June 2025. Registration opens March 24th and closes April 21st. For more information – please click the link below:
https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/other-programs/rw-ccsd-inside-out-summer/
Inside Out is open to all CCSD students attending grades 1st-8th in the fall of 2025
Homestead Elementary School
Location: 7451 South Homestead Parkway, Centennial, CO, USA
Phone: (720) 554-3700