What's Blooming @ Columbine

Dear Columbine Families,

We are so excited to welcome students back for the second semester of the school year! Teachers and staff are eager to connect with students and hear all about their winter break! Students will jump right back in to academic routines as the amazing process of learning and growing continues!

Master classes will continue throughout second semester for 2nd-5th graders, which means your student will have the opportunity to participate in one of several different community and teacher led enrichment classes on select Fridays. Master classes are a tradition which allow our students to engage in enriching learning experiences while connecting with amazing community members. We work to create a number of unique opportunities for students to expand their learning through music, art, science, economics, sports, crafts, trades, history, etc. If you would be interested in offering a 6 week master class for students during our 4th & 5th grade session (beginning April 3rd), please contact our office at 719-686-2300 to volunteer!

I hope to see you for our next Parent/Principal coffee meeting this week! Our focus will be to discuss our upcoming school showcase night (Jan. 29th) and review plans for our Math & Family Fun Night (February 26th). All parents are welcome! If you are unable to attend but would like to share ideas and ask questions, please email me at lseabolt@wpsdk12.org or give me a call.

Thank you so much for partnering with us for your child's education! Our students bring so much joy to our lives, and we are excited for the growth of this new semester. Here's to an amazing 2026!

With Gratitude,

Landis Seabolt

Principal, Columbine Elementary

• Wed. 1/7 - First Day of 2nd Semester!

• Fri.1/9 - Report Cards Go Home!

• Tues. 1/13 - Team Lift Parent Volunteers Meeting 8-8:45am

• Wed. 1/14 - WPSD Board Meeting @ 6pm

• Fri. 1/16 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Master Classes Begin

• Mon. 1/19 - No School - MLK Day - District Closed

• Thur. 1/22 - Columbine School Accountability Meeting @ 5pm

• Thur. 1/29 - Showcase Night @ Columbine 5-6:30pm

• Tues. 2/10 - Team Lift Parent Volunteers Meeting 8-8:45am

• Wed. 2/11 - WPSD Board Meeting @ 6pm

• Fri. 2/13 - SPRING Parent Teacher Conferences

• Mon. 2/16 - No School - President's Day - District Closed

• Tue. 2/17 - No School - Professional Development Day

• Thur. 2/26 - District Math & Family Fun Night @ Columbine 5-7pm

You can also subscribe or view the Columbine Elementary Calendar on our website!

Did your childcare needs change over break? Need a little help before or after school so kiddos have a safe, inviting, and engaging place to be before or after school? Check out Champions! Contact Heather Lintner, Champions Site Director for more information:

Heather Lintner

Site Director, Woodland Park School District

Champions Extended Learning

heather.lintner@discoverchampions.com

719.749.5852

Imagine if this summer break was really a break? I’m so proud to share that we’ve planned a program that’ll keep your kiddo engaged, inspired, and having FUN all summer long.

Over 1,000 families shared what they’re looking for in a summer program. With their needs and wants in mind, we bring you: Champions Champ Camp!

• CONVENIENT AND FLEXIBLE. Join Champ Camp for one week or all summer long! Just pick the days or weeks that work for you and we’ll handle the rest.
  
• DIFFERENT DAILY. No two days are the same. We’ll include STEM experiments, interactive sports, water play, group activities, friendship, and more!
  
• A SAFE PLACE. When you drop your camper off, you know they’re with people
  (and in environments) you already know and trust.
  
• CONFIDENCE. By fall, your child will be more confident with new skills and new friends!

• On-Site FIELD TRIPS. We’ll be bringing the fun to us with petting zoos, foam pits, and visits from the police department, story tellers, and so much more~

Champ Camp for summer break runs 5/27/26 - 8/21/26, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday, at Columbine Elementary.

We’re open for enrollment, but spots fill up quickly!
Learn more about our programs and experience a day in the life at
Champ Camp through the eyes of our campers HERE.

Please join me Tuesday, January 13th, at 8:00am, for coffee and to catch up on all things Columbine - this is a great time to ask questions, learn about exciting upcoming events, and join in as a volunteer! If you are interested in becoming more involved with Team LIFT, our parent volunteer team, or ask questions and provide feedback from the parent lens, this is the place to be!

We need YOU-our amazing community of parents and guardians-to help us make the school year an incredible one for our students and staff! Whether you have an hour to spare, an item to donate, or a desire to support behind the scenes, there's a place for you on CES TEAM LIFT-our parent volunteer team!

Join Us at a Parent Meeting!
Let's connect and talk about how you can get involved!

Tuesday, December 9th at 8:15 AM
Location: Columbine library

We Need Your Help With:

Donations:

• Snacks and drinks for our amazing Teacher Lounge
• Items that can be sold for $1 at the Snackel Box (our parent run concession stand on Thursdays)
• Monetary donations to help provide meals during Parent-Teacher Conferences and Teacher Appreciation Week

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Help with our Family Fun Night
• Assist with the Yearbook
• Volunteer in the classroom (even just once makes a difference!)

Stay Connected with TeamReach!
We use the TeamReach app to keep you in the loop on all parent involvement opportunities.

Join the CES TEAM LIFT group today!

• Install TeamReach on iPhone: App Store Link
• Install TeamReach on Android: Google Play Link
• Enter Group Code: CESpitcrew1

This is the easiest way to stay updated, sign up for events, and connect with other parents making a difference!

Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and school community. We couldn't do it without you!

Warmly,
Sierra Whalen
CES Parent Volunteer Team

We understand that many families in Teller County may need food assistance right now. Our community has been working diligently to ensure every family has access to groceries. Please click the attachment below to see the various food pantry resources across Teller County.

If there is a two hour delay in WPSD, all Columbine students will check in with our delayed start questionnaire, available here. The questionnaire will also be sent to families on the morning of the delay so you can access it easily.

Snow Day Procedure:

If there is a snow day announced for WPSD, Columbine Elementary will be closed. Enjoy the snow day!

Please note that toys and trinkets or other distracting accessories and/or personal items are not permitted at school. We appreciate your support to keep such items at home, so they do not become a distraction the in instructional environment. Students will be asked to store distracting items if they become an issue during the school day. If needed, items will be kept in the main office for parent pick up at the end of the day.

Please remember to send a pair of shoes for your student to wear for gym class! Proper shoes help students to stay safe and be able to participate appropriately in class. Questions? Connect with our PE teacher, Ms. Goldberg.

As a reminder we are required by the State of Colorado to have an up-to-date immunization record, in-process plan or an exemption for each of our students. Immunization requirement notifications were sent out this week to our students who are still missing required documents. If you have any questions about your student's immunization status, please reach out to our health staff:

Columbine Health Office

(719) 686-2303

Cynthia Ingram, CNA, Health Aide cingram@wpsdk12.org

Tiffany Padilla, RN, District Nurse tpadilla@wpsdk12.org

Landis Seabolt, Columbine Elementary Principal

Email: lseabolt@wpsdk12.org

Website: https://wpsdk12.org/ces/
Location: 175 East Kelley's Road, Woodland Park, CO, USA
Phone: (719) 686-2300