Gold Rush Elementary

“Foster Growth by Challenging Critical Thinkers to Take Risks,

Honor Differences & Care for Others”

We had a wonderful first week of school at Gold Rush Elementary! It was fantastic to see so many of you at our Meet Your Teacher event and our opening flag ceremony. The enthusiasm and support from our families set a positive tone for the year ahead.

A big thank you to our talented student and parent performers who did an outstanding job marking the beginning of the year. Their contributions made the flag ceremony memorable and exciting for everyone.

Our students have settled into their classrooms with great energy and eagerness. It was heartwarming to witness their excitement as they reunited with old friends and made new ones. Their positive attitudes and enthusiasm have been a joy to observe, and we are confident that this spirit will continue throughout the year.

Our youngest students did a great job at Balanced Beginnings. They enjoyed seeing their new school and sharing what they already know. Kindergarten students’ first full day of school is Monday, August 12th. A staff member will meet students at their classroom's exterior door between 8:20-8:35 AM. Kindergarten parents are invited to a Tears and Cheers Breakfast in our cafeteria at 8:45 AM on August 12th.

As we move forward, we look forward to building on this positive momentum and making this school year the best one yet. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Please make sure to register your child via Online Express Check-In today. In addition to registering your child, you will update your contact information, pay school fees, complete the rope & climbing wall waiver and student directory and order a yearbook (listed under "Optional Express Check In Fees''). Click here to login. When logging in on the Single Sign on page, the email requested will be your Infinite Campus Parent Portal username followed by @p.dcsdk12.org. Click here for password assistance.

Please note that the Emergency Dismissal form must be printed and turned in to your teacher.

ARRIVAL

Gold Rush has had tremendous success with our rolling start! If you are returning to Gold Rush, you are aware that all students enter the building between 8:20-8:30 AM and head directly to their classroom. Grade levels/classrooms are assigned a specific entrance and all entrances are monitored at 8:20 AM by GRE staff.

Classroom teachers will show students how to enter the building and proceed to their classroom on the first day of school. Additional adults will be present to support students during the first week of school.

It is imperative that students are not dropped off prior to 8:20 AM unless they have a previously scheduled meeting or activity as supervision is not available.

DISMISSAL

We also had great success with our staggered dismissal times for primary and intermediate students. Please see GRE’s dismissal schedule below.

3:25 PM

Grades K -2

3:30 PM

Grades 3-5

**Rolling carloop begins

At 3:20 PM Kindergarten teachers will walk their students out their exterior classroom door. Students in first and second grade will follow out the main entrance at 3:25. K-2 teachers will meet at the same place students lined up during arrival. Please see the map below or click here.

At 3:30 PM 3-5 teachers will walk students out of the building. Third graders will dismiss out the main entrance and fourth and fifth graders will dismiss out the back gym doors. Teachers will escort students who are getting picked up in the carloop to the shade structure on the front blacktop.

Parents can park and meet their child at their teacher's identified location or use the rolling car loop. The car loop for all students will begin at 3:30 PM. Parents cannot park in the loop at any time before or after school.

Mark your calendars for Back to School Night! This is a great way to get to know your child's teacher and learn about the coming school year.

The principal will share school celebrations and school goals in the gym from 4:15-4:30 PM. Teachers will then present an overview of the school year at 4:35-5:05 PM and 5:05-5:35 PM in their classrooms. Back to School Night is intended for parents only.

We hope you will join us for these informative sessions!

12021 South Swift Fox Way, Parker, CO, USA

303-387-7700

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