November 10, 2023

Top of Mind

• Happy Veterans Day!
• Next meeting for Latinos En Re-2! Join us!
  
• Good Luck Coal Ridge Boys Soccer Team, in the State Tournament!
  
• It's the 12th Annual 5k Turkey Trot Run/Jog/Walk!
• Garfield Re-2 Facilities Department would like to connect with contractors in our community
  
• Be kind and share the love!

• Don't forget to take the Re-2 Employee Survey!
  
• GCU Fall Cohort!
• Re-2 is offering ELD professional development!
  
• WE'RE HIRING!! Job Postings
  

• Safe-to-Tell
• Check out some of the ways Garfield Re-2 honored our Veterans!
  
• Honoring Jenny Nipper, RMS Principal!
• The Rifle Block Party was a success! Check it out!
  
• CRHS and RHS FFA headed to Nationals!
  
• November Lunch Menu
  

• Watch the November 8th School Board Meeting

• Free Youth Mental Health Program
  

Re-2 Events

Join the Rifle High School Track and Field team in celebrating the 12th Annual Rifle High School Turkey Trot! Come and join local families and others from around the country for fun where you can run, walk, or jog your way around the course. Support the Rifle High School Track and Field Team by running a 5k before you partake in all of the wonderful Thanksgiving Day Goodies.

We're hosting this FUNraiser in hopes of raising enough money to help buy new track equipment, including, a safety discus cage.

Event details and schedule -

When:

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 23th, 2023. Registration and check-in will start at 8 am with the Little Gobbler run Starting around 8:50 am and the Big Gobblers start time at 9:15 am.

Where:

Deer Field Park, 300 E 30th St, Rifle, CO 81650

Registration:

Early registration through the active.com link (Shirt size guaranteed)

$25 for individuals or $70 per family.

Large Families/Groups of up to 6 - 8 is $120 Early Registration (Shirt size guaranteed)

On and after 11/12/2022 prices increase to $30 for individuals, $100 for families, and for large families/groups $160 (Shirt Sizes are not guaranteed!)

In an effort to strengthen our local partnerships, the Garfield Re-2 Facilities Department would like to connect with contractors in our community for future projects!

Local businesses interested should email Garfield Re-2 Facilities Director, John Oldham, at joldham@garfieldre2.net

Please provide your preferred contact information and specific trade you specialize in when emailing John.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Show our teachers and staff some love. Last year, some of our parents were vocal at school board meetings and District Accountability meetings asking to Respect Everybody Twice and honor our teachers and staff. The phrase Respect Everyone Twice has been converted into Re-2 - Respect Everyone 2wice.

Please take a moment to send a note of thanks to a Garfield Re-2 teacher, administrator or staff member to show them you love and support them.

Did you know Garfield Re-2 School District and GCU are partners? We have partnered to bring you opportunities such as tuition scholarships for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs, professional development, and PRAXIS prep.

Coming up in January is great opportunity for anyone who is interested in advancing their education. GCU is coordinating to give certified and classified staff, and their spouses, the opportunity to start their degrees together in an online community cohort. If at least 10 people start their program in January, everyone will receive a 25% tuition scholarship for their entire Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral program. A cohort is a great opportunity for employees who want to continue their education, keep current in their profession, and set themselves up for internal growth and advancement.

Programs of Study are available in the following areas of interest:

Education | Business | Health Care and Nursing |
Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Technology | Theology

To learn more about your program of interest, choose a start date in January, and to receive this exclusive cohort discount, contact me directly today. I hope to hear from you soon! I can be reached at 970-250-2476 (call or text), 602-247-4786, jenni.zimmer@gcu.edu or Request an Advising Appointment.

Sincerely,

Jenni Zimmer, MA
Grand Canyon University
602-247-4786
Jenni.Zimmer@gcu.edu

The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state to disclose all promotional opportunities internally to all eligible employees.

Here are just a few of the jobs currently available:

Please reach out directly to the Human Resources Department if you have any questions on current job opportunities or questions in regards to this new legislation change.

Wamsley Elementary first graders helped the American Legion place flags at the Veterans Memorial in Rifle in honor of Veterans Day.

Thank you to the American Legion for sharing the history of the flag and the significance of Veterans Day with our students!

KSE celebrated our Veterans with a raising of the flag ceremony!

The Coal Ridge High School Choir preformed for our Veterans and provided coffee, breakfast treats, and good conversations!

Elk Creek Elementary held an assembly where the choir preformed and a Navy Veteran gave a speech about what it means to be a hero.

Rifle High School held an assembly honoring the Veterans in their community and provided coffee and brunch afterwards!

The Garfield Re-2 administrators' commitment to excellence in education is unsurpassed. Their dedication to sharing their expertise and knowledge at state-level conferences, such as CASE, is remarkable. By actively participating in these events, they not only elevate their own skills but also contribute to the broader educational community. Their willingness to collaborate and exchange ideas ensures that our schools are constantly evolving and improving, ultimately benefiting students and educators alike. Kudos to the Garfield Re-2 administrators for their unwavering dedication to the advancement of education at the state level!

Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline

The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services. It provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors.

I Matter Colorado Now Offering At Least Three Free Mental Health Sessions for All Youth - view the information here.

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