Good News Bulletin

We had a great turnout for the latest Board Coffee session. It was held on Thursday, October 24th at Running Creek Elementary. Parents and community members had the opportunity to chat directly with Superintendent Dan Snowberger, ESD board members Heather Booth and Mike Calahan along with RCE Principal Michael Seefried.

Some of the topics discussed included better ways to utilize technology at the elementary level, the integration of art and specials in elementary schools and how both elementary schools can work together on programs and enrichment that can benefit the entire community. Coffee and pastries were included at the session.

We always look forward to these discussions and often times it leads to fresh ideas and new concepts being brought to the table.

The next Board Coffee session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th at Elizabeth High School from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and we are hoping for a good turnout there too!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to join the latest conversation.

As we continue to celebrate National Principals Month, we shine the spotlight on John Everhart, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Elizabeth High School.

John's passion for education actually began with coaching. After graduating college, he was hired by Oppenheimer Funds to help clients with investments and handling stocks. After deciding that the cubicle life was not in his future, John decided to take his side job as a basketball coach to the next level.

From that point, he pursued his passion for coaching in athletics, which eventually led him to Elizabeth School District. Now, he juggles the big jobs of Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. He admits that it can be a challenge at times, but that he is surrounded by extremely supportive staff at the high school.

John says his favorite parts of the job is seeing EHS students succeed and having graduates contact him to give updates on their personal and professional successes. Thank you John for all that you do for EHS!

Proud moment!

October is a month to celebrate the EHS Cardinal Pride Marching Band. The team took 1st place in their division at the CBA Metro Regional at Echo Park Stadium in Parker!

This is their *fourth* consecutive Regional Championship. They are now seeded second in the state as they head for the CBA State Championship on Monday, October 28th.

Pictured below are the five EHS Senior members proudly displaying their trophy. Congratulations to the Cardinal Pride Marching Band! Way to represent EHS and to do it with such consistency!

Attention ESD community: We are all set for Cake, Cars and Careers!

It's the latest fundraising effort for the EHS Auto Building Project. We are about two-thirds of the way there (as long as all pledges come through) of hitting our fundraising goal of $300K.

We're in need of about $100K to finish the EHS Auto Building. Our hope is to raise the remaining amount at the upcoming Cake, Cars and Careers event. It's being held at the EHS Cafetorium next Tuesday on October 29th from 6-8 p.m.

We invite the community to stop by, have some cake, learn about the EHS Auto program and check out some classic, collector cars in the parking lot (weather permitting). Also at the event, there will be a paddle raise fundraiser. That's where you can place a bid on custom tiles with your name on it that will be installed inside the EHS Auto Building. We have floor tiles, wall tiles and plaques that are up for grabs.

Check out the interview here with EHS Auto Shop Instructor Derek Spohn for the latest information. You can also place a donation now to the project by visiting the link below or scanning the QR code in the video.

We look forward to seeing you at Cake, Cars and Careers!

Donation link: https://bit.ly/4cCdlqM

Friday morning at Elizabeth High School, the gym was filled with representatives from close to two dozen colleges and universities, meeting with EHS Juniors and Seniors to talk about their future after high school graduation.

The schools that were represented included Ohio University, Fort Hays Tech Northwest, Colorado Mesa University, Western Colorado University, Kansas State University, Chadron State College, Grand Canyon University, Colorado Northwestern Community College, University of Wyoming, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, Fort Lewis College, University of Denver, MSU Denver, CSU Pueblo, Colorado School of Mines, Nebraska Wesleyan University and Fort Hays State just to name a few.

EHS students had the opportunity to get their questions answered including everything from academics, athletics, student housing, special programs and more.

A special thanks to all of the college and university representatives for taking part in the EHS College Fair!

Time to get your tickets for the 119th National Western Stock Show going on January 11th - 26th, 2025.

Attached is the flyer for the Elizabeth School District Stock Show Fundraising Program. It contains an active link where anyone can go in, enter the promo code, and purchase tickets at discount rates during the Stock Show.

These purchases also support the Elizabeth Education Foundation as they will receive $2 per every ticket sold through this link.

Check out the stock show while supporting Elizabeth School District at the same time!

As the year moves along, we are once again getting to the holiday season.

On November 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., EHS’s Alternative Education Program will host its 2nd community Thanksgiving Dinner. Frontier High School students started this tradition 29 years ago, and they served hundreds of community members and cooked many turkeys for 23 years until the high school closed. We are excited to pick up that proud tradition with our Alternative Education Program at Elizabeth High School. We are partnering with Smokey Trail BBQ, who has graciously donated their time to smoke hams and turkeys for the event.

In addition, our students play the primary role in preparing and serving this meal as a way to say thank you to the community for their ongoing support. They learn firsthand the value of service and what it takes to host an event of this size. It is truly an honor for us to serve the community in this way.

We cannot do this alone! With the idea of bringing the community together and keeping this tradition alive, we are seeking donations throughout the greater Elizabeth community. We are in need of items for door prizes & drawing baskets, pies, and financial donations to help with purchases. Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Safeway or King Soopers are a great option.

As a part of the event we also conduct drawings for door prizes. If you or your business have items or gift certificates or gift cards that you would like to contribute to this, it would be much appreciated. Our point of contact for your contribution is Lori Horton. We need all donations by November 14, 2024, except pies. (Pies - please bring 11/20 or 11/21, please let Lori know).

Please feel free to contact Lori Horton at lhorton@esdk12.org

SURVEY LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D2XQC6H

A new website has launched for the Greater Elizabeth Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. Here is the link:

https://scj.mysocialpinpoint.com/GreaterElizabethPROST

From the website:

"The Town of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Parks and Recreation District, and the Elizabeth School District have initiated this planning effort to look ahead and consider the future of the region. This process will set the groundwork for the long-term health, connectivity, and effectiveness of the area and its communities."

They are asking for your feedback too, so be sure to join the conversation!

Mark your calendars!

The Colorado Avalanche have announced games that will benefit Elizabeth Education Foundation.

The first game has already passed on October 14th, but you still have time to book your tickets for the next one!

That date is set for Saturday, November 9th Avs vs. Hurricanes. This is a great way to support our Avalanche and Elizabeth schools at the same time. The tickets are offered to our families at a discounted rate and at the same time, a portion of the ticket sales go toward the EEF.

Order your tickets today by visiting this link:

https://avalanche.ksetickets.com/ElizabethEducationFounda...

Support our schools and cheer on our Avs together!

EHS Girls' Basketball Cardinal Gear Swap Fundraiser!

EHS Girls' Basketball is collecting any new or used Cardinal gear that is no longer being used. If you have any shirts, hoodies or other Cardinal gear you no longer use you can drop it off at either the high school or middle school main offices or send it with your students. Thank you for the gear!

Oct 25th - EMS Softball B Team vs. TCA 3:30-5:30 p.m.

EMS Fright Fest 4:30-6:30 p.m.

EHS Football vs. Englewood - Senior Night 7:00-9:30 p.m.

Oct 26th - Harvest Festival on Main 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (ESD will have a booth at the festival and staff will be on site handing out candy, providing information about the school district, upcoming events and more! Stop by our booth and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!)

Oct 28th - EMS Softball B Team vs. Mountain Ridge 3:30-5:30 p.m.

ESD Board Meeting - Special Meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. (this will be held at the District Boardroom)

Oct 29th - Cake, Cars and Careers Fundraiser at EHS Cafetorium 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Oct 30th - EMS Softball B Team vs. Challenger 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Oct 31st - EHS Football C Team vs. TCA 4:00 p.m.

EMS Boys 7th Basketball @EHS-Eagleview - EMS Athletics

EMS sports calendar

EHS sports calendar

**Reminder to all parents: Be sure to check the websites of your individual schools for more information about upcoming events.

Elizabeth High School: https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/EHS

Elizabeth Middle School: https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/EMS

Singing Hills Elementary School: https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/SHE

Running Creek Elementary School: https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/RCE

The Elizabeth Education Foundation partners with Elizabeth School District in numerous ways throughout the year to support students and teachers. This volunteer-led, independent fundraising foundation provides scholarships for graduating seniors, classroom grants for teachers, and the STARS Awards for outstanding citizenship among students.

Learn more about the EEF at its website.

American Furniture Warehouse maintains a year-round opportunity to help Elizabeth Schools anytime you buy home furnishings.

When you check out at any AFW location, just mention "Elizabeth Schools" or the Partner ID, EC1SD, and AFW will donate 2% of the purchase to the Elizabeth Education Foundation. Additionally, anything purchased of the Beautyrest, Serta or Simmons brands results in an additional 2%. This includes online orders, too.

See the attached flier for more details.