Homyak Family Newsletter

Dear Homyak Families,

It’s hard to believe we are already wrapping up September and getting ready to welcome October! I want to congratulate all of our September Student of the Month award recipients. We are incredibly proud of these Huskies for demonstrating positive character, hard work, and leadership throughout our school community.

I also want to give a huge shout-out to all of our students, staff, and families who joined us for the Homecoming Parade! It was wonderful to see so many members of the Homyak community come together and show their Husky pride. Our students did an outstanding job following expectations throughout the parade and representing Homyak in such a positive way, great work, Huskies! We also want to congratulate Fort Lupton High School varsity football team on their 35-30 Homecoming game win over Englewood!

As we begin a new month, I encourage our students and families to use this as an opportunity to set new goals, refocus, and center ourselves on what we hope to accomplish. Each new month gives us a fresh opportunity to grow, improve, and build on the progress we’ve already made.

The same is true for us as a school. As we close out September, I will be meeting with our Instructional Leadership Team and Culture & Climate Committee to review our September data, celebrate what is working well, identify areas where we can improve, and establish new goals for October. As Homyak continues to grow, we know that our systems and structures must grow with us. We will continue listening, learning, adjusting, and strengthening our practices to ensure we are providing the best possible experience for our students, staff, and families.

We also have another exciting week ahead! Our PTSA Meeting is Wednesday at 5:35 p.m. This year, we moved our PTSA meetings to a later time to provide more families with an opportunity to attend and be involved. Our last meeting had our largest turnout yet, with more than 15 people attending! We hope to see everyone there again and encourage even more families to join us, especially as we prepare to kick off our upcoming fundraiser. Our Fun Run is also Friday, so please see the information below for additional details.

Lastly, our PTSA-sponsored October fundraiser will officially begin on October 5. Please disregard the fundraiser flyers that were sent home on Friday, as some of the information has been updated. Updated flyers will be sent home this week, so please be on the lookout for those as we prepare to kick off our PTSA-sponsored fundraiser for the year.

Thank you for a great September and for your continued partnership and support. Here’s to a positive October filled with new goals, continued growth, and plenty of Husky pride!

Warmly,

Dr. Cory T. Carter
Principal, Homyak PK-8

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We’re excited for our Homyak Fun Run on Friday, October 2! Students will gather on the blacktop at approximately 8:50 a.m. for our Friday Song and a group warm-up before beginning the run. Students will start in staggered groups by grade level, and our 8th graders will also join their Kindergarten Pals for part of this special event.

A few reminders for families:

• Please have students bring a water bottle that morning. Water will also be available along the Fun Run route.
• Students will follow our established Fun Run route, and staff will be positioned throughout the course to support and supervise students.
• Every student will receive a Fun Run wristband and can exchange it for a popsicle after completing the run.
• Our PTSA is also providing snacks for all students following the event.
• Please make sure students come to school in comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for running/walking.

We’re looking forward to a fun morning of movement, school spirit, and community! Thank you to our PTSA and everyone helping make this event possible for our Huskies!

Dear Families,

We’re grateful to all the families who have reached out and expressed interest in our Washington, D.C., and New York trip in summer 2027. Because of the continued interest, we’re extending the enrollment deadline and $150 discount through Monday, September 28th. Families who enroll by this date with a $95 enrollment fee will receive $150 off.

Enroll here: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/3106976NB

After enrolling, families will have access to an individual fundraising page and can apply for EF’s Explorer Scholarship. You can also learn more about payment plans, what’s included, and student safety at www.efexploreamerica.com.

Questions? Contact EF’s Traveler Support Team through online chat at www.efexploreamerica.com/contact-us or call 888-333-9756.

We hope your student can join us and be a part of this inaugural year and new tradition! Please contact Lonna if you have additional questions.

Homyak has partnered up with Treering as our yearbook provider. We have some great improvements this year including 10% off early bird special.

• Soft covers $22.64 (before special)
• Hard cover $29.00 (before special)

Some great add ons include:

• personalize a 2 free page layout for your student due by April 2,2027
• order a yearbook even after the deadline April 23,2027 (orders after this date will be mailed to family address)
• free 8th grade dedication for families

Go to: treering.com/validate

Enter school code: 101787002614812

If you have any questions about the yearbook, please email our yearbook sponsor: ksanders@weld8.org

Our PTSA Annual Fundraiser is right around the corner! Fundraising will take place October 5th–October 29, and we’re excited to have our Homyak community come together to support our school and students.

Updated fundraiser flyers will be sent home with students this week with additional information about the fundraiser, important dates, and how families can participate. Please be on the lookout for those materials coming home!

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, we encourage families to review the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) with their students. The SRP provides clear, consistent language and actions for students and staff to follow during different situations, including Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Familiarity with these procedures helps ensure our entire school community knows what to do and can respond calmly and appropriately during an emergency.

Monday, September 28th

• N/A

Tuesday, September 29th

• N/A

Wednesday, September 30th

• PTSA Meeting @ 5:35 [Library]

Thursday, October 1st

• N/A

Friday, October 2nd

• Fun Run @ 9:00 [Outside/Sweetgrass]

Saturday, October 3rd

• N/A

Sunday, October 4th

• N/A

MONDAY September 28

Practices

• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance (ELO's Cafeteria with Coach)

Games:

• MS Volleyball AWAY @ Frontier Academy (4 levels) - Main Gym - B/A 4/5 PM, D/C 4/5 PM

o Early Release: 2:10 PM, Bus Leave: 2:30PM (will pick up Homyak after at approx. 2:55 PM)

TUESDAY September 29

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball - Main MS Gym and FA/Butler
• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance

Games:

• JPL League Championship for Soccer @ MS field - Liberty Common vs New Vision @ 4 PM

WEDNESDAY, September 30

Practices:

· 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance

· 3:15 - 5:15 PM Girls Volleyball Main Gym, FA North Court and Butler

Games;

• No games

Other Events:

• Boys Basketball Open Gym @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Volleyball please take down nets after practice

THURSDAY, October 1

Practices:

· 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance

Games:

• MS Volleyball HOME vs Highland (3 levels C-4:00 PM, B- 5:00 PM, and A at 6:00 PM)

FRIDAY, October 2

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball - Main MS Gym and FA/Butler
• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance

SATURDAY October 3

Games:

• MS Volleyball AWAY @ Wiggins (B-Team Tournament) - 8 AM play in games, 9 AM pool play
• Bus Leave: 6:45 AM

Please note: Beginning the week of October 5, students will begin using their individual PIN numbers when receiving meals in the cafeteria. Please know that students’ first meals will continue to be free; the new system simply helps track the meals served each day. Second meals will cost $1.00. As students get used to the new process, lunch lines may move a little slower, and we appreciate everyone’s patience during the transition.

Our cafeteria staff works hard to follow the posted daily menu and will continue to do their best to serve meals as planned.

Homyak families are always welcome to join their student for lunch! We love having families in our building and encourage you to stop by when you are able. Please see the lunch times below to plan your visit.

Homyak PK-8 follows a PK-8 school calendar, which may differ from calendars used by other schools in the district. To avoid confusion, please use this calendar as your primary reference for important school dates, including the first and last day of school, holidays, professional development days, early release days, parent-teacher conferences, and other key events.

We encourage all families to review the calendar carefully and refer to it throughout the school year when planning appointments, vacations, and other activities. Keeping this calendar handy will help ensure you stay informed and up to date on everything happening at Homyak.

As we begin the new school year, we ask that all families carefully review the District's updated Dress Code Policy, Student Cell Phone & Personal Technology Device Policy, and Student Transportation Policy. These policies have been revised and contain important information regarding student expectations, the appropriate use of personal electronic devices, and transportation procedures.

Policy JICJ: Student Use of Cellphones and Other Personal Technology Devices

Policy JICA: Student Dress Code

Policy EEA: Student Transportation

Email: homyakptsa@gmail.com for additional information