Peek at Our Week August 10, 2026

Email: heather.savory@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
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August 09, 2026

Dear PK8 Families,

The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is just one week away! Our staff returns to the building tomorrow to set up classrooms, and we cannot wait to welcome your students back on Monday, August 17.

As we put the finishing touches on our beautiful new facility, please review these critical updates regarding temporary construction walk-paths and entry doors. A HUGE Thank you to Styker and all the groups who helped with the construction.

Key Dates & Times

• School Start Time: 7:55 AM (Students arriving after this time are tardy)

• School End Time: 3:25 PM

Temporary Entry Procedures (Until Construction is Finished)
Because our new front entrance will not be ready for Day 1, please use the following temporary entry points:

• Main Office & Tardy Students: The temporary main office entrance is located at the east end of the building (the preschool drop-off area). If you need to visit the office or if your student arrives after 7:55 AM, you must enter here. All west-end doors will be locked.

  
  

• Morning Drop-Off/Afternoon Pick Up: Standard morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up loops remain unchanged.

  
  

• Bus & Breakfast Students: Students riding the bus or eating breakfast at school will enter through the gym doors rather than the front entrance.

  
  

A huge thank you to our community for supporting the bond that made these HVAC and office upgrades possible, and for your patience as we finalize construction!

Let’s make it a great year, Eagles! 🦅

Heather Savory

Principal

Highlighted Changes/Reminders:

• Dress code update:
• In alignment with school district policy, pajamas (including pants/shorts) will no longer be allowed.
• Even thought it is still hot out, shorts and shirts need to be appropriate length.
• Cellphones
• Between 8:00-3:25 pm cell phones are not allowed. If students are using them they will be confiscated and can be picked up afterschool
• Please encourage your child to have healthy choices for snack and lunch. Energy drinks and high sugary drinks are strongly discouraged.

Last summer our school board passed a new policy covering student use of cell phones and personal technology devices. You may read the full policy at this link: Policy JICJ

For PK8 students, this policy does not significantly change our previous expectations of use, but it does warrant some adjustments to our previous procedures as outlined below:

Cell phones and other personal technology devices (such as earbuds, tablets, smart watches, etc) may not be used between the school hours of 7:35 and 3:25. If students are on the playground before 7:55 they may not use their devices. Devices must be turned off and in a students backpack or locker from 7:35 to 3:25. Students may wear a smart watch as long as it is not be used for any purpose other than a timepiece during the hours of 7:35-3:25. We respect and understand the safety of sending your child with a cellphone for communication. However, once they are on school grounds, we will not permit them.

As described in our school district policy, students may only use their cell phone or personal technology device when authorized by a 504, IEP, or health care plan; for instructional purposes under the direction of a staff member; in an emergency situation where there is an imminent or actual threat to the health or safety of students or school personnel. For clarification, if a child is feeling sick, they should not contact their parent on their cell phone, but instead report to the school office for evaluation by the health aide or to contact their parent.

Students participating in extracurricular events may not use their device during practices and games. Use of devices on the bus will be at the discretion of the coach. Any misuse of technology during sports will be addressed accordingly.

If students need to contact their parents during the school day, they should come to the front office and use one of the phones in the office. Students should not be using their cell phone or smart watch to contact parents during the school day, wether during classes, transitions, recesses, or lunch periods. We understand communication may be necessary, and we will never tell a student no.

If students have their cell phone or personal technology device on their person, or are using the device during the day, they will turn their device over to a staff member. At the first occurrence students may receive their device at the end of the school day. For the second and further occurrences, parents may retrieve the device from the school office. If a student habitually abuses this policy, additional discipline action may be taken.

Kindergarten: $20 classroom supply fee. There is not a supply list for students, we order your school supplies with this $20 fee.

1st /2nd Grade: $20 classroom supply fee. There is not a supply list for students, we order your school supplies with this $20 fee.

2nd-4th Grade $10 music equipment fee. Students will be learning ukulele, drums, keyboard and more. The fee helps offset replacement and equipment repair costs.

5th/6th, and MS Band: $30 band equipment fee. All 5th and 6th grade students will take band this year. The fee helps offset replacement and equipment repair costs.

6th Grade: $35 dollar chromebook fee. All students will need access to a personal laptop for the school year. If you don't have your own laptop, there is a mandatory $35 annual fee for use of a school chromebook.

7th/8th Grades: $35 dollar chromebook fee. All students will need access to a personal laptop for the school year. If you don't have your own laptop, there is a mandatory $35 annual fee for use of a school chromebook. There is also a $5 planner fee. All 7th/8th grade students will be using a planner to record upcoming assignments and assessments.

Pay to Play: There is a $55 Pay to Play fee for student athletes. This fee is per sport, so if your student is participating in cross country, football or volleyball this fall, please make sure send in your payment.

For this school year, 2026-2027, Delta County School District will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to enjoy nutritious meals prepared locally by our kitchen staff using a mix of local and state-provided meats, vegetables, and fruit.

Students who are not eating school lunch, but would like a milk at lunchtime will have to purchase the milk for .75¢. Students may pay the .75¢ daily, or parents may add funds to their child's lunch account.

Meal costs for adults are: $3.50 for breakfast ; $4.85 for lunch.

Even though the breakfast and lunch program is free this year, it is still critically important that families complete a Family Economic Data Survey. Because of our school's economic status, parents are encouraged to complete this form instead of the Free and Reduced Lunch Application Form. The data from this survey is used to determine the Federal Title I funding for our school and district.

Title I funding provides staffing for our reading and math intervention teachers, childcare for PPO meetings, and other student supports. When we do not receive adequate Title I funds, we have to lean on PPO fundraising and local building funds to fill the gap.

Even if you do not plan to eat school lunch, please complete the survey so that we have accurate data reported for federal funding.

The school supply list can be found on our webpage under announcements.

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pk8.deltaschools.com

Heather Savory

Principal

heather.savory@deltaschools.com

Josh Burns

Assistant Principal/Activities Director

joshua.burns@deltaschools.com

Paonia K8 School

970-527-4882