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Next Week - All buses running normal schedule

• Oct 7 & 9 - Conferences
• Oct 14-17 - Fall Break (No School)
• Oct 23 - Feeder Choir Concert 6pm
• Oct 25 - Trunk or Treat 11am at MVE
• Oct 31 - Halloween Parties

🍎🍏Do you know an educator or staff member who is truly making a difference? Think about the people who go the extra mile every day:

• Did a teacher ignite a passion for a subject in your child?

• Did a staff member offer the kind of support that helped your child overcome a tough day or a big challenge?

• Do they simply show up with consistent kindness and dedication that brightens your child's school experience?

We believe our school staff are heroes, and now is your chance to show your appreciation!

Please take a moment to nominate an outstanding teacher or staff member for the Apple Award. This special recognition is the perfect way to let them know their incredible work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Your nomination is the greatest thank you they can receive!

⏰It’s not too late to sign up! We’re getting closer to reaching our goal of $70,000, but we need your help to cross the finish line! Sign up at MyBooster.com today. ✅Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference!🙏

Our School Accountability Committee (SAC) is looking for new members to help guide decisions and ensure our school is meeting the needs of all students. This is a great opportunity to get involved, meet other parents, and make a real impact.

We currently have openings for the following positions:

• Chair: Works with the Principal to lead meetings, set the agenda, and acts as a liaison between the SAC and school administration.

• Vice Chair: Supports the President and steps in to lead meetings when needed.

• Recorder: Takes notes on the meeting agenda to share with the community

• DAC Liaison: Attend PTO, SAC, DAC meetings to share communication between the groups

Your involvement is essential to our students' success. We encourage all interested parents and community members to apply.

Ready to join or want to learn more? Please contact Dr. Jean Taylor at jetaylor@dcsdk12.org

Join us on November 7th at 10:30-Noon at Mountain View Elementary!

Hi Everyone! I'm your school counselor!

I'm originally from the Chicagoland area, but now live in Castle Rock. I've been married for 23 years and I have four kids: Rebekah (25), Cole (21), Caroline (19), and Myles (16). My oldest and youngest kids were adopted (Rebekah from Ukraine and Myles from Ethiopia) and the two middle kids are biological. We have 3 dogs in our house right now! Hazel and Salem are our own two, and Rebekah's dog, Buddy, is living with us too.

I love hiking, camping, paddleboarding, skiing, reading, singing, and doing pilates! I will never turn down Mexican or Italian foods! I don't have a favorite TV show, but when I need to relax, my go-to show is Golden Girls. My favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. I love folk and soul music (from The Lumineers to Ray LaMontagne to St. Paul and the Broken Bones). I have too many favorite books, but my top two are Jane Eyre and Little Women.

I excited to connect with our students and watch how they grow! I consider it an honor to work with your students. Being a part of the educational experience for them is a privilege and I treasure my role.

Hello everyone! I'm your Art Teacher!

I'm from Parker, Colorado! My husband also works in education and is an Assistant Principal at Chaparral High School. We have two daughters, Emi (11) and Rylee (5) who go to school at Pine Grove Elementary. The head of our household is a 12lb dog named Baxter - our 13 year old Yorkshire Terrier! He is the king of the castle!

I love traveling, camping, visiting the beach, live music, and any adventure with my family! I will eat anything with coconut, tacos, and all Mediterranean cuisine! My favorite book series is Harry Potter. I love the movies Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. My favorite TV show is Friends. and I love alternative rock...actually make that ALL rock music!

I'm excited for all things art! The students are bursting with so much creativity - I can't wait to see what these little artists come up with throughout the year. I am also a professional photographer and have owned my business for the past 13 years. I am highly involved with the Girl Scouts of CO and am a troop leader in Parker.

Hi! I'm your Speech Language Pathologist!

I was born in Idaho, but have lived in Colorado for most of my life - with some years in Reno, NV as well! My husband and I have three boys who are in college. Our oldest boys are twins and are graduating this year. Our youngest son is in his second year of college. We are lucky to have all of the boys in Colorado, but don't see them enough!

We have two spoiled dogs that think they are human. Oskar, our English Cocker Spaniel, and Murphy, a Red Fox Labradoodle. I have a dream of adding chickens, goats, and alpaca to my animal family!

I love to start my morning at the gym. I also like a long walk each day with my dogs and husband. Cooking, hiking, gardening, going to the movies, and hanging with my boys round out my list of favorite activities. Pizza, gummy bears, and Cheetos would be the foods I would want to take to a deserted island! I love happy and inspiring stories and movies. Blind Side is my favorite movie - I quote it all the time! The Office is my favorite TV show, and I never say no to a romance or motivation book.

I'm so happy to be at MVE! The staff, students, and families are so wonderful! Raising a child takes a village and I am happy to be part of the family that is working to support our MVE village each day. Everyone is so invested in the day to day success of our students and that feels AMAZING!

I am always available to talk and answer questions about speech and language. If you want to discuss your child (regardless of if I work with them), please send me an email and we can connect. There is so much we can do to support our kids at school and at home if we work together.