IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER:
- STAFF CHAT
- PSP NEWS
- FROM MUSIC
- SAVE YOUR POP TABS
- ROCK PAINTING
- FROM PE
- SUCCESS IN THE MIDDLE
- MINDFUL MORNINGS
- COUNSELOR'S CORNER
- FROM THE AP
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- NEW FLYERS
- GIFTED & TALENTED NEWS
STAFF CHAT - THE PRINCIPAL'S PODCAST
Mr. Miller has posted a podcast for his weekly Staff Chat. Each podcast is available on CTE's YouTube channel - please subscribe and never miss any of the fun! Each week Ellen Jones, Kindergarten teacher.
PSP NEWS
School Supply Kits: It's time to start thinking about next school year! If you'd like to save some time this summer you can order a school supply kit that will arrive in the classroom prior to the first day of school. Click on the link and enter in our school code, 83115. Please take note of any items that will not be included in the kit in the notes section. The last day to order will be May 31st. Online orders only!
King Soopers Rewards: The King Soopers Neighborhood Reward Program has changed as of April 1st. We will no longer receive a percentage from the reloadable cards. Instead it will be linked to the loyalty/discount card that many of us already have. All you have to do is register your card and then every time you swipe it CTE will receive a percentage of your purchase. To register your card click here, sign-in using your loyalty login or create one, and then under "My Account" find Community Rewards. You can search for Cherokee Trail Elementary PSP or enter in our code, DW799. Please let us know if you have any questions!
FROM MUSIC -
BOBBY ANDERSON
UPCOMING CTE CONCERTS AND MUSIC PRESENTATIONS
2nd Grade - Tues. April 23rd 6:30pm CTE Gym
"We are Americans, All!"
4th Grade - Tues. April 30th 6:30pm CTE Gym
"Colorado History Program"
5th Grade - Tues. May 7th 6:30pm CTE Gym
"The 1950s & 60's Rock n Roll Review"
6th Grade - Tues. May 14th 6:30pm CTE Gym
"My 6th Grade CTE Year" Music Video Project Presentations
SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Please send in any and all aluminum pop tabs to support Ronald McDonald House and Children's Hospital (info about the campaign). Students can drop off tabs at the office, in their classroom, or directly in the black mailbox outside Ms. Ranieri's class door.
CTE ROCK PAINTING
On April 26, Cherokee Trail students will be participating in the 2nd annual “Make Cherokee Trail Beautiful” challenge by painting rocks for the front entryway to school. Each student will create a design with a positive message to paint on their rock.
Please send students in old clothes and shoes that day, or have them bring an old shirt to put over their clothes as paint may get on students in the process of painting. If you are able to volunteer to help during the time that your child is painting, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
Rock Painting Schedule - April 26, 2019
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8:45-9:15
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5th grade
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9:25-9:55
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6th grade
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10:30-11:00
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AM Kindergarten and Full Day Kindergarten
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11:10-11:40
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4th grade
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11:50-12:20
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1st grade
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12:30-1:00
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2nd grade
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1:30-2:00
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PM Kindergarten
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2:00-2:30
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3rd grade
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FROM PE - MICHELE WHITTINGHAM
Field day is quickly approaching. May 17th will be here before we know it. I am in need of almost 80 volunteers to make it run smoothly. Please see below to help out. Community service hours are available for teens.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/pSjPQDB
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like
3) Sign up! It's easy - you will NOT need to register for an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
SUCCESS IN THE MIDDLE
We are very excited to announce that the DCSD Prevention & School Culture Department will again be hosting a Success In the Middle Conference on April 19, 2019. This conference is exclusively for students in 5th or 6th grade that will be transitioning to one of the nine neighborhood middle schools. This event is FREE for students and includes free lunch and as well as a free transportation option through DCSD! Registration is open until April 5th, 2019 but will be capped at 250 attendees. (flyer)
The event is designed to offer students information and strategies that will help them have a successful transition from elementary to middle school. We will be focusing on helping students meet new peers, work on managing change, fear and challenges, build resiliency and take care of themselves (self-advocacy, study habits, time management).
Dawna McKnight - Universal Prevention Team (Team U.P.)
Prevention and School Culture Department
Douglas County School District
[email protected]
(720) 417-2166
MINDFUL MORNINGS - NOELLE DUNKER
Open to Grades 3 - 6 - SIGN UP HERE! now open to 3rd grade as well!
Start your morning with some mindfulness and see your life change (flyer).
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings - 8:10 - 8:30 AM
In Mrs. Dunker’s 4th Grade Classroom
APRIL COUNSELOR'S CORNER - JANE STIENER
Creating a Positive Bedtime Routine
Nighttime, immediately before sleep, is the time when we're able to reconfigure our mindset (same as right after waking up). Having a positive conversation with your kids - right before sleep - will carry them into the night with gratitude and positivity. Use the link below to make a glowing cube to help foster a positive mindset bedtime ritual.
Each side of the cube has a question such as “What did you learn today?" "What are you grateful for?" "How were you kind today?" Have your kids toss a cube every night before sleep. They will have so much fun answering the questions (and let them ask you one too).
5 Steps to a Positive Bedtime Routine for Kids
*From https://biglifejournal.com/
FROM THE AP - ROBIN HUNT
Thanks for all your support for our CakeWalk and concessions. Student Council made a jump start on next year’s Wish Week earning over $500. Our community is amazing!
National Bike To School
This fun day is coming soon. Mark your calendars now to bike to school on Wednesday, May 8th. Be watching for more details and prizes to come!
CMAS Testing
Our testing is winding down. Most students are finished with all subjects. Fifth grade students will finish on Monday taking two sections of science. In spite of all the disruptions with our schedule we have VERY few make ups to do...less than 5% of students were absent on Thursday and 80% of those students absent were traveling for the holiday. Our students are rockin’ it!
What's Happening at CTE (calendar)
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APR |
All day |
CMAS Science and Social Studies Grades 4-5 |
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8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
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3:45 - 4:45pm |
TGA Tennis - Blacktop |
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6 - 8pm |
Games Night |
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APR |
All day |
NO SCHOOL |
| 22 |
APR |
3:30 - 5pm |
Hexathlon Practices - Field |
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4 - 8pm |
Restaurant Night: Chipotle (Mainstreet Location) |
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APR |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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2:15 - 3:15pm |
PSP Meeting |
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2:30 - 3:15pm |
Orchestra Assembly |
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5:30 - 7pm |
SAC Meeting |
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6:30 - 7:30pm |
2nd Grade Concert - Gym |
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APR |
7:45 - 8:30am |
Studnet Council |
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3:30 - 5pm |
Hexathlon Practices - Field |
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APR |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
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3:45 - 4:45pm |
TGA Tennis - Blacktop |
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APR |
8:30am - 2:45pm |
Rock Painting |
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APR |
3:30 - 5pm |
Hexathlon Practices - Field |
| 30 |
APR |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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6:30 - 7:30pm |
4th Grade Colorado History Music Program |
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MAY |
3:30 - 5pm |
Hexathlon Practices - Field |
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5 - 8pm |
Clarke Farms Tsunami Mtg. - Cafeteria |
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MAY |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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10 - 11am |
Student Council to Parker Mayor |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
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3:30 - 4pm |
CTE Volunteer Appreciation Tea |
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3:45 - 4:45pm |
TGA Tennis - Blacktop |
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MAY |
8 - 9am |
Mornings with Moms |
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8:30am - 2pm |
6th Grade Hexathlon |
FROM THE PRINCIPAL - JOSH MILLER
The Principal Chronicles continue ... As we approach the end of the year life seems to fill up with all kinds of activities both here at school and also at home. For the school version, we are in the midst of state testing along with evaluations along with benchmark testing along with every other kind of fun and excitement that happens at the end of the year. Basically, in the teacher world, everything is due on May 1st which is quite a rush to get done in that time frame.
On the home front, my youngest is having performances in both of the plays she is in. She has put in a ton of time working on her roles. Who knew that being a mirror would require so much work? Not only that, she has been working hard busting out her dance moves as part of the ensemble. I can't tell you how many times I have heard the music to Mary Poppins. Oh the things we do for our kids. That is it for this week's edition. Sorry it is so short but I have so many things to run off to.
Side note, I am very proud of our students for persevering through CMAS. I know it isn't anyone's favorite but it certainly helps our school a great deal.
Stay tuned to next week when the Principal Chronicles continue ...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
- SMS STEM Camp - Are you interested in creating robots or video games? Two different STEM Camps are being offered at Sierra Middle School this summer for kids ages 9 and up. Check out STEM-Camp.org for more information.
- Rosie's Ranch - Summer Horseback Riding -flyer
- 2019 Chaparral Volleyball Summer Camps - flyer
- Hi there, it's that time of year again to let you know about the 6th annual 2019 Rock Canyon Film Camp this summer for the aspiring filmmakers incoming grades 6th-9th in the upcoming 2019-20 school year. To register click the School Bucks link on the site above (flyer).
This year's summer camp will run all day from June 10-13th (Monday-Thursday) and for boys and girls entering the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade next year. Camp runs from 9am-3:30pm each day and campers will break for lunch from 11:30-12:15pm (campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day). Registration will be from 8:15-9am Monday morning June 10th in the 4000 Rock Canyon Technology Center. Thursday afternoon we invite your family and friends to join us in viewing the film screenings, highlights, and awards ceremony in the RCHS auditorium from 2:30-3:30pm.
The camp will entail many techniques involved in filmmaking as students will produce various short films throughout the week. Film teachers Scott Melanson (Cimarron Middle School), Jim McClurg (HRHS) and others will be working alongside experienced high school and college film students as mentors throughout the week. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt and shared access to download and or stream all video projects produced at camp.
NEW FLYERS (ALL)
- Chaparral Wrestling Club - flyer
- Drawing Classes from Young Rembrandts - flyer
- Engineering for Kids Class - flyer
- Douglas County Parenting Coalition - free programs flyer
- Strategic Kids Chess at CTE
- Strategic Kids LEGO at CTE
- after school Spanish at CTE