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30APR-8MAY | HEXATHLON PRACTICE - T & THs @ 3:30-5:00pm

8MAY | HAXATHLON

11MAY | BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT @ CHS - 7-9pm

12MAY | EPICER SERVICE DAY

15MAY | CHAPARRAL SENIOR CLAPOUT @ CTE - 2:45-3:15pm

25MAY | NO SCHOOL - happy Memorial Day
26MAY | KINDIE FIELD DAY

27MAY | 1ST-4TH GRADE MARKET DAY @ 9-10am

27MAY | POLICE CLAP-OUT @ 1:45-2:00pm

28MAY | KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION @ 9-10:30am

29MAY | 6TH GRADE CONTINUATION @ 9-10am
29MAY | LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS - full day

TEACHER APPRECIATION IS NEXT WEEK!
Please see the flyer below for all the fun ...

We have a SPAM SITCH!!!

We have had reports of MANY families who are not receiving our emails lately (from classroom teachers, the office, the District!)

District IT is aware and trying to help ... but in the meantime - MAKE SURE YOU'RE GETTING DCSDK12.ORG EMAILS!

👇🏻 HERE'S HOW 👉🏻

DELAYED START FRIDAYS

As a reminder, all DCSD elementary and middle schools will move to a 45-minute late start every Friday beginning next school year (2026-2027). This dedicated time for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) will allow our teachers to collaborate on data-driven instruction and curriculum consistency, directly benefiting our students’ academic growth.

While we know this change requires adjustment, we are excited to align with our high schools and neighboring districts in prioritizing this time for educator excellence. Details regarding transportation and BASE can be found among several FAQs on the district’s PLC webpage.

Here’s a downloadable 2026-2027 school-year calendar including late-start Fridays.

FROM ART: MRS. SWENSON

LOCATION:

DCSD Legacy Campus, 10035 S Peoria St, Lone Tree, CO 80134

Elementary School Exhibition & Reception

• Exhibition Dates: May 1–7, 2026

• Open House Reception: Tuesday, May 5 | 3:30–5:30 pm

  • Student artists will be recognized and awards will be distributed. There will not be a formal ceremony.

Elementary Exhibition Viewing Hours:

• Friday, May 1: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

• Saturday, May 2: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Monday, May 4: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

• Tuesday, May 5: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm (Award ribbons will be posted; Reception from 3:30–5:30 pm)

• Wednesday, May 6: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

• Thursday, May 7: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

At Cherokee Trail we focus on six traits, teaching and fostering them in our classrooms and school-wide in order to create learners who are strong academically and socially.
They are:

ENTHUSIASM * PERSEVERANCE * INTEGRITY * COURAGE * EMPATHY * RESPECT

Read more on the EPICER page!

In MAY we will be reviewing ALL of the EPICER traits!

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

SPECIALS

GIFTED & TALENTED
COUNSELING NEWSLETTER

ACCESS FLYERS IN PEACHJAR

As I write this, we are in the final week of April and the final month of school is upon us. May is an absolutely packed month, starting off with Teacher Appreciation Week next week. This is a great time to celebrate our fabulous teachers. This year, our PSP has done a really good job of putting together a really fun week. Unfortunately, it is still double top secret, so I cannot share any details. Stay tuned......

On the home front, my one and only comes home next week. She is so busy that we barely have time to chat anymore. It is a good thing but it is still a little sad that my little girl is all grown up. Supposedly she is going to work most of the summer and take some classes but we will wait and see if that truly happens. I talked to her the other day and she told she can't wait to come home. Mostly to get away from her roommate but I guess to actually spend time with me. I guess the Chronicles will start to get a lot better once she comes home.

That is it for this week's episode, stay tuned for next week when the Principal Chronicles continues....

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Douglas County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment of, or employment in educational programs or activities. The School District’s Compliance Officer is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0067. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

Email: anna.hylton@dcsdk12.org
Website: cte.dcsdk12.org
Location: 17302 Clarke Farms Drive, Parker, CO, USA
Phone: 3033878125
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