What's Blooming @ Columbine

November is upon us, and there are many exciting events coming up! As we enter the holiday season, with just three weeks between now and Thanksgiving Break, I hope you'll join us here at Columbine for some or all of our special events. I am grateful for your involvement and support!

Coming up this Thursday 11/6, from 5-7pm, is our District Math Night and Family Fun Event here at Columbine with math activities, scavenger hunt, games, and prizes . . . we hope you'll join us for a fun evening. We could use a few more volunteers to make the evening awesome! Come help for 30 minutes then have fun with your kiddo the rest of the time! Please click here to sign up to help! Thanks in advance for your consideration!

I am really looking forward to our Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast on November 11th at 7:30am right here at Columbine. Please join your student for a special breakfast in our library to start the day. If you or a loved one is a Veteran, I hope you'll join us - click here to RSVP. And remember, the district Veteran's Day Assembly takes place that afternoon at 1:30pm at the high school.

Please read on to learn more about upcoming events and fun opportunities throughout November! I look forward to seeing you all and am grateful to partner with you for your child's education.

Landis Seabolt

Principal

• Tuesday Nov. 4: Picture Retake Day (let your teacher know you'd like a retake)

• POSTPONED: District Math & Family Fun Night 5-7pm

• Tuesday Nov. 11th: Veterans Day Breakfast 7:30am

• Wednesday Nov. 12th: Team Lift Parents & Volunteers Meeting 8:15am

• Monday, Nov. 17th: Columbine Spelling Bee @ 4pm

• Tuesday, Nov. 18th: Thanksgiving Feast @ Columbine

• Thursday, Nov. 20th: 4th/5th Grade Music Performance @ 6pm

• November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break

• Thursday, Dec. 18th: Last Day of 1st Semester - Celebration Details Coming Soon!

• December 19th-January 6th: Winter Break

• Wednesday, Jan. 7th: First Day of 2nd Semester!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A RESCHEDULED DATE IS TBD!

This Thursday, November 6th, is District Math and Family Fun Night from 5-7pm! Please join us for:

- Pizza Dinner

- Math Activities

- Scavenger Hunt with Prizes

- Family Fun Activities in the Gym

This event is in collaboration with Team LIFT, our group of parent volunteers. We need your help to make the event a success. Please click on this SignUp Genius to sign up to help! We are in need of food items as well as book fair and supervision help that afternoon. Thank you in advance for helping our families have a fun evening!

Our Columbine Community would like to honor our Veterans with an appreciation breakfast on the morning of November 11th. Veterans and their families are invited to meet in the Library from 7:30-8:15am for breakfast with your student. If you or a family member are a veteran and would like to attend our Appreciation Reception, please click here to RSVP.

All veterans and their families are invited to attend the Woodland Park School District Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday, November 11th, from 1:30-2:30pm at Woodland Park High School. This is a special time of appreciation and recognition as the district celebrates our veterans, and the Columbine choir will be performing along with several other special performances! A reception will follow the assembly in the high school commons.

Please join me Wednesday, November 12th @ 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!

Come cheer on our top spellers in grades 4-6 as they compete in our school level competition for the National Scripp's Spelling Bee! The event will be held in the Columbine Library beginning at 4pm. Winners will advance to the regional competition!

Columbine's Thanksgiving Feast will take place on Tuesday, November 18th! RSVP forms will come home Monday and need to be returned, with payment, by Friday the 14th.

The menu will be as follows: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Apple Cranberry Crisp for dessert

This meal is free to All Columbine Students!

All adults must RSVP with cash/check by November 14th so that our kitchen staff can be sure to have enough food for everyone who would like to join the feast.

Meal Cost for Parents/Grandparents/Other Adults is $4.70 and for children who are NOT students the cost is $3.70. Families should send payment with the RSVP form by the 7th (Visitors can bring the money with them to the cafeteria cashier on the day of the Feast to pay for meals which will add time to the food line; pre-paying will make the celebration run more efficiently!)

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.

School might be closed for the Thanksgiving break, but at Champions® Champ Camp, we’re just getting started! From Monday through Wednesday 11/24 - 11/26, we’ve lined up a stellar program for your school-aged kiddo. During breaks and Non-School Full Days, we combine to share the fun at Summit Elementary (Location information included).

Smiles for Miles and Discoveries Abound

Your big kid won’t miss a beat—they’ll stay on top of what they’ve already been learning while building new skills, making friends, and surprising themselves along the way.

· Brain-boosting STEM adventures

· Crafty hands, curious minds

· Homework? Handled.

· Smiles and social smarts

· ... and so much more!

Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time care, we’ve got flexible options to fit your family’s schedule. Spots are filling up fast—reach out to me to learn more or to enroll today! Be sure to enroll at Summit Elementary to take advantage of these programs.

Hope to see you soon!

Heather Lintner

Site Director, Woodland Park School District

Champions Extended Learning

heather.lintner@discoverchampions.com

719.749.5852

We need YOU-our amazing community of parents and guardians-to help us make the school year an incredible one for our students and staff! Whether you have an hour to spare, an item to donate, or a desire to support behind the scenes, there's a place for you on CES TEAM LIFT-our parent volunteer team!

Join Us at a Parent Meeting!
Let's connect and talk about how you can get involved!

Wednesday , November 12th at 8:15 AM
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

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 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.

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.