Week of 9/20/25
Gifted and Talented Learning opportunities for families
We are excited to offer two different options for learning about giftedness catered to parents and family members of gifted students. Read about both options below and click here to sign up.
Book Study
This is an in person book discussion group. We will use the book A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children to guide our discussion. We will meet weekly from 7:45-8:45 on Thursdays. It is strongly encouraged that you are able to attend most sessions. This is an adult only group. Please use this link to reserve your spot: Click here to sign up! There are limited spots. We will E-mail you to let you know if you are confirmed for a spot. Dates & Topics: 10/2- Ch. 1 & 2 - Characteristics of Gifted Children 10/9 - Ch. 4 - Communication 10/23 - Ch. 5 - Motivation and Underachievement 10/30 - Ch. 6 - Discipline & Self Regulation 11/6 - Ch. 7 - Perfectionism, Stress, Trauma 11/13 - Ch. 8 - Idealism, Depression, Unhappiness 11/20 - Ch. 9 & 10 -Friends and Siblings *We will be running a second session second semester Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:30 - info coming soon
Lunch & Learn
This is a virtual option during the day. No need to sign up. Attend the sessions that you are interested in! Each session will have a short presentation on a topic that will be recorded and then a non-recorded time to discuss and ask questions. Dates & Topics: 9/24 - What is giftedness? 10/1 - Identifications & Assessments 10/8 - ALPs & E-portfolios 10/22 - Intensities/ Overexcitabilities 10/29- Motivation & Underachievement 11/5 - Perfectionism & Stress All sessions will take place from 11:15 - 12:00 https://meet.google.com/mff-dmox-aoy Or dial: (US) +1 567-459-0093 PIN: 620 040 247#
Spelling Bee Study Time!
This year, grades 3-8 will participate in Classroom Spelling Bees in November. Students will take a self-graded Google Form assessment of words only. The School/District Bee will be in December before winter break. It will be in the media center for those who qualify.
The State Spelling Bee typically takes place in February and March. Students are invited to this Spelling Bee Google Classroom. Use class code: bbxdgzkx so that they can access the study lists. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Kruschwitz at emkruschwitz@aurorak12.org
Join us for our first Community Project! October 4th 8am-12pm. We will be tackling our community garden and preparing it for next growing season. The school has various tools but feel free to bring what works for you. Together we can do great things!
Empty liter bottles needed!
If you have any empty 2 liter bottles, Ms. Colquhoun and Mr. Nickell need them for a project. Please send any as soon as possible. Thank you!
APS Student Technology Contract Now Includes Damage Costs
Due to no additional federal funding for devices being available, schools will continue charging families for any damages incurred to district devices during the 2025-26 school year. Please note that the first incident of damage will not be charged. Any following incidents will be charged based on the type of damage.
During online registration and online student check-in for the 2025-26 school year, parents will now sign a student technology device contract that also lists potential costs for any damage to district-issued technology devices. Parents must sign this contract for their student to be issued a Chromebook or other device that they can bring home.
If you have any questions about the new technology device contract and the possible damage costs, please contact 303-326-1985.
Birthday Celebrations
We love to celebrate your children and the day they were born, but we do have many students with food allergies that are contained in the usual celebratory food options like cupcakes and cookies.
In order to make sure all our students can partake in your child's celebratory day, please consider other ways to celebrate your child's special day with their classmates. Click here for idea options.
Tae Kwon Do is Back!
Join Masters Katie & Bill Pottle with the Korean Academy of Taekwondo After School on Thursdays 2:30-3:45 pm.
Date of first Class is: Thursday, Sept. 18th - Then every Thursday 2:30-3:45 pm
Meet in: Music Room
Fee: $110 (fees help pay for facilities rental, insurance, equipment, licensing, etc. We have tuition scholarships available for any student in need. Talk to Katie to apply) Space is limited so don't delay.
11-week Sessions!
1st Semester: September 18th - December 11th
2nd Semester: February 12th - April 30th (*no January or May classes)
How to sign up:
Email: hoffmankm1@hotmail.com
Type in the subject line: Quest TKD
Message: Student's name, grade, teacher and parent contact info and email
Contact: Katie Pottle at hoffmankm1@hotmail.com or call303-548-0045
Upcoming Dates/ Upcoming Events
-Run For Funds September 23rd
-Feed the Middle School Teachers for parent/teacher conferences(25 th )
Run 4 Funds (R4F)
It’s back!!!! Our biggest fund raiser of the year! We are still in need of
volunteers to help oversee the charm booth which is something different that we opted for this year to create a new experience for those that have done the run in the past and for them to create a prize that is unique to the student. This allows our students to highlight who they are vs being handed a general prize that everyone has.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444A9AE28A5FC1-57961002-run4funds
R4F Schedule
****Middle School will be doing a color run! Bring cameras!***
We would like to invite you to cheer on your student from the sidelines. We will have some noisemakers available but feel free to bring your own. Also, it gets muddy (especially as the day goes on) so be sure to wear proper shoes. 7 th is split into two times slots based on the time of their elective.
815a-915 4 th /5 th
920a-1020 ½ of 7 th /8 th
1030-1130 6 th / 1/2 of 7 th
1210-110pm 2 nd /3 rd
120-220pm K/ 1 st
Help Feed The Middle School Teachers!
We are entering parent/teacher conference season! These are by invite only but it's a long day for them.
Crazy to believe but it kicks off with middle school on September 25th and we have a tradition of providing dinner for the teachers as they are there ALL day.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444A9AE28A5FC1-57956043-feed
****We have heard many parents over the last year and are adding a donation option for the many parents that have shown a desire but work makes it impossible within the time needed. We have already collected some money from a couple of parents so we are excited to see the option being used. You can make a donation on our website on the school page and tag it as Feed the teachers donation. We have two more opportunities coming up for elementary so what isn’t used this round will roll over.
Thank You for all you do to help and grow our community!
~Dre, Angelica, and Susan
PTA Board 2025/26
Multi Function Small Athletic Bus Driver Volunteers Needed
If you would like to get trained to drive the MFSAB buses to help us out during field trips where we might be over capacity by just a few people please do the following:
- Get your volunteer clearance badge (See Mr. Adams if you need help)
- Fill out the Permission to Release Driving Record which can be picked up in the front office and send to Tyson Roemmich at troemmich@aurorak12.org with the preferred date you would like to
Upcoming trainings are as follows:
- 10/22/2025
- 11/12/2025
- No MSFAB classes in December 2025
- STAY TUNED! Other classes coming soon.
Our parent volunteers are our rock and help us navigate through the school year with less stress. If you are interested in volunteering, here is how to get your badge and clearance.
We will be asking parents to get their volunteer badges to be chaperones during field trips.
STEP 1: Complete the Screening Process (Background Check). Click Here to be directed to the Aurora Public Schools' website for the screening process.
STEP 2: Fill out the Volunteer form for Mr. Adams, our Family Liaison. He will reach out to you so you can send him a picture of your valid driver's license (front only) and a picture of yourself with a plain background for your badge. Mr. Adams will submit the "Volunteer Approval Form" with both pictures to the Safety & Security Department.
Your volunteer badge will be sent to the school and you will be informed so that you can pick it up once approval from the Safety & Security Department goes through.
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