Cougar Chronicle
May 8, 2026
The Principal's Office
Student/Family Surveys
Every year, we invite our families and students to share their thoughts through our district-wide survey. Your feedback is more than just data to us - it is an essential tool that helps us refine our practices and better serve our school community.
Please take a few moments to share your perspective, and kindly encourage your student to do the same. We truly value your insight as we work to make our school the best it can be!
For Parents: Please take a few minutes to complete the family survey here: Parent/Guardian 2025-2026
For Students: Please encourage your student to share their voice at: Students 2025-2026
Can't drop them off? No problem! Text or call Anthony Houser and he will come pick them up at a time that is convenient for you! His phone number is: 720-206-4163. (Thank you Anthony!)
Important Links
Important Dates
Shelburne Museum - All School Field Trip
We are excited to announce that our all-school field trip to the Shelburne Museum is scheduled for May 21st! As you may remember, this location was the enthusiastic winner of our "Mock Town Meeting" vote.
Schedule: We will be leaving the school as close to 9:00am as possible and will be returning around 3:00pm. We are working on finalizing the schedule for the day once we are at the museum and will send that information out ASAP.
Chaperones and Volunteers: We are looking for chaperones and volunteers ONLY for PreK, K and 1 since they will be doing a self-guided tour. We initially were going to do the Passport to Learning with K and 1 but due to limited spacing for those workshops we are not able to do that this time.
Attire: Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for gravel paths and hills. Since many exhibits are outdoors, it is recommended to dress for the weather (rain gear, hats, sunscreen, etc.).
Please fill out the below permission slip for each child no later than May 15th.
Calais Advisory Team Meeting
Meet the Calais Advisory Team (CAT)! 🐾 We are a group of parents and community members dedicated to making school life extra special for our students. Our goal is simple: host one school activity per month!
We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 in the Library, and we’d love to have your voice in the room. No long-term commitment is required - just a desire to help! Kids are always welcome, so feel free to bring them along. Come help us dream up what’s next for Calais Elementary!
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 12th. We will be discussing our May event, a "Variety Show" and will be talking about what next year will look like.
🌟 CALLING ALL STARS: The Calais Elementary Variety Show! May 29th 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the Calais Elementary Variety Show on Friday, May 29th, and we want YOU to be a part of it. This isn't just for the kids—we are looking for brave parents, talented teachers, and community members to join our students on stage for a night of pure entertainment.
🎭 The Details:
Who can join? Everyone! We’re looking for solo acts, family groups, and student collaborations.
The Act: Each set can be up to 3 minutes long.
The Time: To be determined! We are currently gathering interest to see how many performers we have before we set the official schedule. We are looking to do an afternoon show during the school day and potentially one in the evening as well.
The Vibe: Fun, supportive, and totally Calais!
📝 How to Sign Up:
Ready to share your talent? Click the link below to let us know you’re interested. We just need your name and a brief description of what you’ll be performing so we can start building the lineup.
Not a performer? No problem! We'll need a big, loud audience to cheer everyone on. Stay tuned for the final time announcement once our roster is full.
Let’s make this a show to remember!
Tiny Mic Interviews
Question by Hazel
Friends of Calais
Friends of Calais is a volunteer-led organization, collaborating to design fun, engaging events and programs intended to foster closer bonds within the Calais community. Click here for more information and to see a list of all of their upcoming events!
Athletics and Extracurriculars
Camps
Pictures
Baskets from the Calais Advisory Team!
