What's Blooming @ Columbine

Hello Columbine Families!

It's exciting to celebrate the month of March. As we look forward to Spring Break, teachers are busy making sure students are learning and growing in preparation for assessments in April (April 6th-22nd is our assessment window). Detailed information about the CMAS schedule for our 3rd-6th grade students will come home after Spring Break. At home, you can help your student by reading: reading together, reading to your child, or having your child read to you! We are excited for our students to demonstrate all that they have learned this year!

Tomorrow, March 2nd, is Dr. Seuss's birthday - what a great time to continue to encourage your child to work on reading and math BINGO, our school wide literacy and math challenge! Their participation is a great way to reinforce their learning from home! Students can complete as many BINGO sheets as they are able to by April 29th : )

On March 20th, we will celebrate Columbine Community Day - check out the info below, and look in backpacks and classroom newsletters for more information about this special day to celebrate our students' special guests!

Columbine is grateful to partner with you to make this school year one of learning, connecting, and growing! As a reminder, registration for the 26-27 school year is now open. Early registration helps us plan for appropriate staffing and aids in planning for a successful school year. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to register by clicking the link below.

Happy Spring!

Landis Seabolt

Principal, Columbine Elementary

• Mon. 3/9 - District Music Concert @ WP Jr/Sr High 6pm

• Tues. 3/10 - Team Lift Parent Volunteers Meeting @ 8am

• Wed. 3/11 - WPSD Board Meeting @ 6pm

• Thur. 3/12 - Summit Elementary is hosting District Literacy Night 5-7pm

• Thur. 3/19 - Class Picture Day

• Thur. 3/19 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Performance @ 6pm

• Fri. 3/20 - Columbine Community Day (report cards come home)

• March 23-27 SPRING BREAK!

• April 6-22 - CMAS State Testing Window for Grades 3-6

• Wed. 4/22 - Maker Fair 4:30-6pm

• Thur. 4/23 - No School - Staff Professional Development Day

• Fri. 4/24 - No School - District Closed

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

When: Friday, March 20, 2026 (grade-level times posted below)

Who: A Special Guest of Your Columbine Student (a grandparent, mentor, aunt/uncle, family friend, parent, coach, etc. who your student would like to include)

Where: Columbine Elementary School

Why: To celebrate Columbine Community Day, students invite special guests to join them at school! Students will get to share an activity as well as their classrooms, teachers, and Columbine experiences. We love to share our school, and we can’t wait to welcome our students’ special guests!

*All Columbine Community Day guests will sign in and out of the main office then gather in the library for light refreshments and a slideshow. Guests will then be guided to classrooms to meet with students, participate in an activity, and have a singing performance. At the end of the scheduled time, all guests will sign out at the main office.

Landsharks spring season begins April 16th!

Practices are on Thursdays and Fridays in April from 3:10-3:55pm right here at Columbine! Runners will compete in three meets: April 27th, May 4th, and May 11th. Meets take place at the track at Merit Academy. Check out Landsharks, where finishing is winning!

For more information and to sign up, visit the Columbine Elementary Landsharks team page here: https://www.landsharksrunningclub.com/columbine

When: Wednesday, March 11th @ 5pm

Where: Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium

Who: 6th Grade Students and Families

Please join us for a meet and greet in the auditorium to learn more about next school year! Meet the principals, ask questions, learn more about classes, and tour the building! Immediately following the meet and greet, stay for Band Instrument Exploration Night from 6-7pm! Try out the instruments, meet the staff, and learn about band opportunities at the Jr./Sr. High!

Staff is excited to welcome future 7th graders and help them get excited for the next chapter!

Jr. High Spring Sports Are Almost Here!

Attention families of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students — it’s almost time for Jr. High Spring Sports to begin! We’re excited to kick off two great opportunities this March: Jr. High School Softball and Jr. High School Track & Field.

The first official practice for both sports will be March 16th right after school. Please be sure to register your student-athlete before that date so they’re ready to participate.

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Athletic Secretary Julie Wilson at jwilson@wpsdk12.org

• Athletic Director Cat Becker at cbecker@wpsdk12.org

Click the link below to begin the athletic registration process and upload your child’s current sports physical.

We look forward to a great spring season!

https://www.wpsdk12.org/o/wpjshs/page/athletics-information

Any 6th grade girls who may be interested in a summer softball league, check out the attached info then complete this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd60wceCQ0JZxzVVDD_E2LCz4vONIlTEa_FsuNs5huyilB-XQ/viewform

This is to gauge interest only. More information will follow if teams are able to form.

The health staff is hoping you are navigating this winter season without any issues! However, we know that many children and families are dealing with upper respiratory issues, including various strands of upper respiratory infections and severe colds! While we want students to be at school, it is our top priority to keep everyone healthy and well!

We ask that if your student has any of the following symptoms they remain at home: fever, diarrhea and/or vomiting and a new or severe cough. We ask that you please wait 24 hours for those symptoms to subside (without the use of medication) before returning your student to school (and improvement in the case of a cough). If you have any questions about any other symptoms or health concerns, please feel free to call your school nurse directly. When you call the office to report an absence (or report the absence in IC), it is helpful if we can know what type of illness or symptoms your student is experiencing. We appreciate your willingness to share that information so we can track trends and help protect our vulnerable students. If a student becomes ill at school, we will call parents for an immediate pick up. Thank you for your assistance and partnership keeping our students, staff, parents and visitors healthy.

Health Office Phone: (719) 686-2303

Cynthia Ingram, Health Aide

Tiffany Padilla, BSN, RN, CCHC District Nurse (719) 412-0674

Please join me Tuesday, March 10th, at 8:15am, 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!

Join Us at a Parent Meeting!

Let's connect and talk about how you can get involved!

Tuesday, March 10th @ 8am
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

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.

Heather Lintner

Site Director, Woodland Park School District

Champions Extended Learning

heather.lintner@discoverchampions.com

719.749.5852

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.

2 Hour Delay Procedure:

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 be mindful of your speed!
• Use the crosswalk!
• If you walk your student up to the doors in the morning, park in the parking lot.
• The upper carpool loop is not for parking - drivers must stay in their vehicles while students get in or out of the car.
• The lower carpool loop is reserved for pre-K and kindergarten families who have their own parking protocols related to the safety of our youngest students.
• The upper parking lot will only be open during dismissal or during special events that occur during the school day.
• As always, if your student is arriving late, you must walk up to the office to check them in.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep students safe and accounted for and safe on our campus!

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

The Columbine Elementary School back-to-school spirit wear sale is on now! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all delivered to your home in days. Shop Now!

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

Woodland Park School District Re-2 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth; is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.