Mrs. Manzanares Message

Dear Elementary Families,

We have an exciting week ahead! Our teachers and staff are thrilled that our new playground is complete, and we cannot wait to celebrate with everyone at the Playground Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Monday, September 21. This week is also Homecoming Spirit Week! I look forward to seeing our students show their Spartan spirit as we celebrate together each day.

Playground Ribbon Cutting — Monday, September 21

We are thrilled to celebrate our new elementary playground with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, September 21, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Families are invited to explore the new playground and celebrate this wonderful addition to our school community. Food trucks will also be available, so come hungry and ready to enjoy the evening!

This playground will give our students a beautiful space to play, move, explore, build friendships, and create lasting memories. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who helped make this possible and grateful to provide this new space for our elementary community.

We hope to see many of our families there as we officially cut the ribbon and celebrate together!

Homecoming Spirit Week — September 21–25

Monday, September 21 — Twin Day

Tuesday, September 22 — Pajama Day

Wednesday, September 23 — Neon Fiesta Day

Thursday, September 24 — Stuffy Day
Students may bring a favorite small, school-appropriate stuffed animal that they can safely carry and keep with them throughout the school day.

Friday, September 25 — Cowboys & Dolly Day Yeehaw!

Students can show their country spirit with cowboy hats, boots, bandanas, denim, plaid, or outfits inspired by Dolly Parton. We look forward to seeing everyone’s country style!

As always, please ensure that all outfits are school-appropriate and comfortable enough for a full day of learning and play.

Student Government: Class Representatives — Grades 2–5

Any student in grades 2–5 may apply to serve as a class representative. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to strengthen their leadership skills, represent their classmates, and contribute their ideas to our school community.

Interested students should:

• Prepare a one- to two-minute speech explaining why they would be a strong class representative.

• Deliver their speech to their class by Wednesday, September 23.

• Participate in a class election conducted by paper ballot.
  
  

Class representatives will be selected and announced by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25. We are excited to hear from our student leaders!

Makeup Picture Day will be Tuesday, October 6.

If your child was absent on the original Picture Day or you would like your child to retake their picture, please notify their teacher. Teachers will help ensure that we have the appropriate information for every student needing a makeup or retake.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make our school such a fun, welcoming, and connected place for our students. We have so much to celebrate, and I look forward to a fantastic week filled with school spirit, community, and fun!

In Partnership,

Jessica Manzanares
Elementary Principal
STEM School Highlands Ranch