Adventure Family Newsletter
Dear Adventure Families,
In a few weeks on September 18, Adventure will host our third annual Fun Run fundraising event! Students and families have come to look forward to and love this fun day at school and we are excited to kick off the event next week. Our school fundraising goal is $12,000 and each individual student goal is $25. All the money raised goes directly back to students in the way of field trips, special school events and assemblies, and student recognition awards. Last year we raised $11,893 and we were able to fund at least one field trip for each student, oftentimes more in addition to offering several author visits and an incredible assembly with the Latin-Grammy winning music group 123 Andrés! Donations can be made online at 99 Pledges or via cash or check in the main office. Our school community has been so supportive through this event in the last two years and we are so grateful to provide the enriching activities for our students as a result of this fundraiser. We only raise money one time each year, so this is the only time we will ask for your financial support in this way. Thank you in advance!
New this year, in response to parent requests in last spring's surveys, grade level teams are sharing monthly newsletters. In these newsletters, families can read about what their student is learning. The newsletters are linked below ("What is my student learning?" button) and will always be available on our school website.
Saludos,
Sarah and Marisa
2025-26 K-6 Calendar (español)
- Sept 1 - no school, Labor Day
- Sept 5 - Parent Volunteer meeting, 2:15
- Sept 18 - Fun Run fundraiser (during the school day)
- Sept 19 - no school
- Sept 22 - no school
- Sept 26 - Miner of the Month assembly, 8:15
- Sept 26 - Mapleton Homecoming! No classes for PK, K-6 dismissal is at 1:10
- Oct 2 - Picture Day
- Oct 3 - Parent Volunteer meeting, 2:15
- Oct 15-16 - Parent/Teacher conferences, 3:30-7:30
- Oct 17 - no school
- Oct 20 - no school
- There is no supervision for students prior to 7:50; students are not allowed unaccompanied on campus before that time for safety reasons.
- School starts promptly at 8:00. If you drop your child off late after 8:05, please park and bring them into the front office for a late pass.
- Parents wishing to join their student for breakfast must check in at the main office before 8:00. No parent visitors are allowed after 8:00 and all visitors are asked to exit before 8:05 when our morning announcements play. Thank you for your support in protecting the instructional time for our students!
- There is no left turn into the main parking lot between 7:50 and 8:00 and 3:07 and 3:16. This is for student safety. Please plan accordingly.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of being at school every day and on time. Good attendance serves as "a key predictor of academic achievement and social development" and is considered "the foundational element of success: presence in school" (JH_JHB). Students who consistently attend school are more likely to grasp complex concepts, participate in class discussions, and benefit from collaborative learning opportunities.
Consistently missing even parts of a school day have a noticeable negative impact. So, even arriving 20 minutes late each day causes students to struggle to integrate into the classroom community because they miss the beginning welcoming and connection time with classmates. Missing one afternoon each week results in 20% missed reading instruction every week.
Each quarter, Adventure students who have 0–1 absences will be invited to join a special celebration to honor their commitment to showing up and giving their best.
According to Colorado state law, students should miss no more than 10 days in a school year. Attendance tracking is required to comply with the Colorado School Attendance Law (C.R.S. 22-33-101), which mandates that students attend classes unless excused for good reason (1_CCR_301-78). At our school, the day begins promptly at 8:00 AM, and students arriving after 8:05 will be marked tardy. Teaching and learning will begin promptly at 8:05. To support on-time arrival, Mrs. Kopperud and Ms. Abreo will greet late arrivals after 8:05 outside and remind families of the importance of punctuality. Students arriving after 8:05 must be accompanied to the office by an adult to receive a tardy pass. Together, we can build strong habits that support every child’s success—because every day counts, and every minute matters!
We are pleased to share information about Adventure's Gifted and Talented (GT) program and how it supports the academic and social-emotional needs of students who demonstrate advanced abilities and potential.
Purpose of the GT Program
Our Gifted and Talented program is designed to challenge and enrich the learning experiences of students who show exceptional abilities in one or more areas. These areas may include intellectual ability, creativity, leadership, artistic talent, and/or academic achievement. Our goal is to nurture each child’s strengths, encourage critical thinking, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Identification Process
Students are identified for GT services through a combination of teacher referrals, parent input, standardized test scores, classroom performance, and other assessments. If you believe your child may qualify for GT services and would like to know more about the referral process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Programming and Services
Our Dual Language Gomez & Gomez model is an enrichment model and serves our students identified for GT services well. Additional GT services are embedded within the school day and may include:
- Differentiated instruction within the regular classroom a may include individualized project based opportunities
- Opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, and leadership development
- Enrichment opportunities such as academic competitions or special events
We work closely with classroom teachers to ensure that GT students are both challenged and supported throughout their academic journey.
Communication and Support
Families will receive regular updates on student progress and program activities. We will develop student Advanced Learning Plans in collaboration with students and families starting in October. These plans support us in creating goals and programming that aligns with students’ needs and interests.
Our GT Lead, Brie Shoemaker, is available to answer any questions and to collaborate with families on meeting students’ needs. You can contact her at shoemakerb@mapleton.us.
At Adventure Elementary, we believe every child has unique gifts and talents. Our GT program is one of the many ways we strive to personalize learning and help each student reach their full potential.
Celebrating every family, every voice
Thank you to the many parents that joined us for our kick-off social last week! The group selected a new name for their group--VIVA--to better represent who they are and what they contribute to our school community. PIE doesn't translate so well so the group looks forward to the new and improved name!
The group's first business meeting will be on Friday, September 5 at 2:15. Please join us, we will be planning for Homecoming and October's Trunk or Treat event!
