Peek at Our Week November 9
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Paonia K-8 School Info
Email: heather.savory@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
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Administration Message
November 8, 2026
Dear PK8 Families,
It is such an honor to be part of a school community that values lifting one another up and supporting the town we call home. On Friday, students from across our building came together to rake thousands of leaves at Town Park, gather them into one giant pile, and, of course, enjoy the simple joy of jumping in! Along the way, they helped prepare the park for winter while providing the town with leaves that can be repurposed as mulch.
This annual tradition is truly a treasure. It is a wonderful reminder that learning extends beyond our classrooms and that even the simplest acts of service can make a meaningful difference in our community. We are so proud of our Eagles!
Veteran's Day
This Wednesday, we will continue a special, time-honored tradition at Paonia K8 with our annual Veterans Day Concert. Our students have been working hard to prepare a meaningful tribute, and we look forward to coming together as a school community to recognize and honor the veterans who have served our country and those who hold a special place in our lives.
We would love to include your veterans in our celebration! If you have a photo of a family member, friend, or loved one who has served, please share it with us so we can include them in our slideshow. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice and to help our students recognize the people behind the freedoms we enjoy.
Knowledge Bowl
We also want to celebrate Ms. Pizey (6th grade) and Mrs. Hebert (7th and 8th grade), and the exceptional students on their wins Thursday and Friday at Knowledge Bowl. 6th grade took 1st and 4th place, while 7th/8th took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Way to shine!
Strong Roots, Soaring Eagles! 🦅
Heather Savory Josh Burns
Principal AP / AD / Instructional Coach
Drop Off/Pick Up Safety
Student Pick-Up and Drop-Off Safety Reminder
Please remember the following expectations:
Drive slowly and follow posted signs.
Bus lanes are for buses only before 8:30 a.m. and after 2:30 p.m.
Use designated pick-up areas only.
Use the crosswalk or cross with staff assistance (look for Dr. Savory). Please do not walk between parked or idling cars.
If you have suggestions for making pick-up and drop-off smoother or safer, please join our next PPO meeting.
Keeping students safe is a shared responsibility. Thank you for following these guidelines and helping us maintain a safe environment for all students, families, and staff.
Upcoming School Events:
Boys Basketball vs. Olathe
7th grade at HK8
8th grade at Olathe Middle School
Veteran's Day Concert
2:00 pm in the commons
Boys Basketball vs Delta
7th grade at HK8
8th grade at Delta Middle School
Ute Elder Tina King
3rd-5th grade students learn about the life of Ute Children, past and present.
Boys B Team Basketball Tournament
7th grade @ Columbine
8th grade @ Cedaredge
Athletes will take home schedule this week
Paonia Parent Organization
3:45 in the Library
We will be discussing Thanksgiving, the Gingerbread House Fundraiser and more! Please join us
Upcoming Dates and Planning Ahead
November
- 11/14 Boys B Basketball Tournament 7th @ Columbine, 8th @ Cedaredge
- 11/16 PPO Meeting @ 3:45 in Library
- 11/17-11/19 K-2 Learn to Bike during specials
- 11/17 Boys Basketball vs Cedaredge 7th @ HK8, 8th @ Cedaredge
- 11/19 Boys Basketball vs Columbine 7th @ Columbine, 8th @ PK8
- 11/20 Thanksgiving Lunch
- 11/20 3rd grade Learn to Bike Hotchkiss
- 11/21 Boys A Basketball Tournament 7th @ Olathe, 8th @ PK8
- Thanksgiving Break November 23-27
December
- 12/4 Youth Valley Orchestra
- 12/4 Math Counts Competition Delta
- 12/4 Gingerbread House Building @ 4pm Town Hall
- 12/5 Gingerbread House Fundraiser
- 12/7-12/11 Winter Benchmarks (DIBELS and NWEA)
- 12/9 6-8 Wildwood Movie (permission slips will go home as it is PG13)
- 12/14 PPO Meeting
- 12/16 Art Show and Concert 5:30 pm
- 12/18 6-8 Vocabulary Bowl Celebration, K-5 Holiday Celebration
- Winter Break December 21-January 4
February
- February Break February 15-19
March
- 3/3-3/4 6th grade Night at the Museum
April
- Spring Break April 12-16
May
- 5/15 North Fork High School Graduation 11:00 am
- 5/26 8th grade Continuation @ 2:30 pm
- Last Day of School-Half Day May 28
Strong Roots-Soaring Eagles!
Heather Savory
Principal
heather.savory@deltaschools.com
Josh Burns
Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Paonia K8 School
970-527-4882
