Peek at Our Week September 21

Email: heather.savory@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
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September 20, 2026

Dear PK8 Families,

Outdoor Education:The 8th grade Marble camping trip was a success! The students persevered through the rainy and wet conditions and maintained pretty positive attitudes through the entire trip. During the team building activities the entire class leaned into the adversity that was being presented and got comfortable in uncomfortable scenarios and situations. Our group facilitator from the Aspen Valley Landtrust, paid the compliment that this was one of the best 8th grade classes he has interacted with when it comes to working together and cheering each other on. Way to go Eagles!

Goal Setting and Conferences: Leading up to parent-teacher conferences, students will set personal growth goals based on their beginning-of-year data so they can better understand their strengths and practice areas. During conferences, teachers will share these goals with families, and we encourage parents and caregivers to collaborate with teachers in supporting student progress.

Collaboratively, we can regularly check in on progress, celebrating milestones, and setting new targets will help keep students motivated as we work together toward our vision to "Inspire Lifelong Learning for a Promising Future."

We look forward to seeing everyone on September 28 & 29.

Strong Roots, Soaring Eagles! 🦅

Heather Savory Josh Burns

Principal AP/AD/Instructional Coach

It is ideal if students know how to play, but if they want to learn, we are happy to teach them.

Mr. B hosts chess club on his own time. The goal is to provide a focused, calming, wrap-up for the week. Chess is an excellent activity. Good behavior and a ride home is required.

September

• 9/29 Volleyball v Olathe: 7th @ Olathe, 8th @ PK8
• 9/30 6th grade Cottonwood Days Field Trip
• 10/1 Football @ Gunnison, Volleyball v. Centennial 7th@ CtMS, 8th @ Pk8
• 10/2 Cross Country @ Confluence
• 10/2 K-6 Peter and the Wolf Ballet in Grand Junction (Permission slips going home September 22)
• 10/2 Homecoming Parade
• 10/2 Toy Story 5 Movie 5:30 pm
• 10/3 Volleyball A Tournaments: 7th @ Gunnison Middle School, 8th @ Paonia K8
• 10/6-10/7 7th grade Ecology Camping Trip
• 10/8-10/9 ALICE Drill conversations and learning in classrooms
• 10/9 End of Quarter 1

October

• Fall Break October 12-16
• 10/19 PPO Meeting @ 3:45 in Library
• 10/19-10/23 6th grade COGAT Testing
• 10/21 AR Party
• 10/22 5th Grade Puberty Lesson
• 10/23 Project Hail Mary Movie 5:30 pm
• 10/29 5th grade Young Ameritowne
• 10/30 Halloween Parties (K-5), Dance (6-8)

November

• 11/11 Veteran's Day Concert
• 11/16 PPO Meeting @ 3:45 in Library
• Thanksgiving Break November 23-27

December

• 12/16 Art Show and Concert 5:30 pm
• Winter Break December 21-January 4

February

• February Break February 15-19

April

• Spring Break April 12-16

May

• 5/26 8th grade Continuation @ 2:30 pm
• Last Day of School-Half Day May 28

Heather Savory

Principal

heather.savory@deltaschools.com

Josh Burns

Assistant Principal/Activities Director

joshua.burns@deltaschools.com

Paonia K8 School

970-527-4882