IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER:
- STAFF CHAT
- PSP NEWS
- TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
- NEW INFINITE CAMPUS MOBILE APPS
- DCSD STRATEGIC PLAN MEETINGS
- FROM MUSIC
- SAVE YOUR POP TABS
- GARDENING PARTY
- FROM PE
- MINDFUL MORNINGS
- 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 he will have a short interview with one of our staff members. Please enjoy the latest episode of season 2 with Anna Hylton, Computer Resource Teacher (personal note: it was more than a little weird to process my own podcast!! ... and the name of the book series which I couldn't remember: All Creatures Great and Small, by James Herriot).
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!
TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
May 6-10 will be Teacher Appreciation Week! Please help show your appreciation to our amazing teachers and staff by signing up to bring a breakfast item. You may drop off breakfast items at CTE by 7:30am on Thursday, May 9 or earlier in the week if needed. You may also contact Kate Kretzer 720-331-2579 if you need help coordinating food drop offs or with any questions. Thank you all for showering our teachers with love and kindness!
NEW INFINITE CAMPUS MOBILE APPS
Parents and students,
We are excited to inform you Infinite Campus has two new and improved mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents). Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements and more.
Student: 
Parent:
Download: Apple | Google
If you are using the old Infinite Campus app, please download the new app. The old app will be removed from the app store June 2019.
DCSD STRATEGIC PLAN MEETINGS - LINK TO FLYER
Dear CTE families,
Over the past few weeks, the Douglas County community has provided valuable input into our strategic planning process. In March, approximately 300 community members and 500 staff participated in facilitated conversations where they provided feedback about Douglas County School District. That input was used to craft questions for an online survey.
In early April, over 30,000 staff, community members and students participated in that online survey, which helped outline community priorities for the upcoming strategic plan.
Now, we encourage community members to attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about how community input is being incorporated into the creation of DCSD’s new strategic plan. Attendees will learn about the strategic plan themes that have been generated from community feedback, so far, and have the opportunity to provide input into the Strategic Plan Framework.
Parker
Monday, May 6 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Legend High School
22219 Hilltop Road, Parker
FROM MUSIC - BOBBY ANDERSON
UPCOMING CTE CONCERTS AND MUSIC PRESENTATIONS
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.
GARDENING PARTY -
LIZ CROW
We need your help removing rock from our future garden space. If you have a shovel, wheelbarrow or just need a reason to enjoy some time outside, WE NEED YOU!
TUESDAY MAY 21 @ 1:00 - 3:15 (
flyer).
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.
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
FROM THE AP - ROBIN HUNT
National Bike and Walk To School Day is Wednesday, May 8th!
Here’s a note from our coordinator, Anna Amoroso…
Hello my fantastic community! Wednesday May 8th is National Bike and Walk to School Day. Cherokee Trail Elementary will be encouraging children to take alternative modes of transportation to and from school that day, so you will be seeing children on foot, bikes, scooters, skates, etc. I'm asking for community volunteers to stand guard on a few intersections that day from 8:20-8:40 am and 3:25-3:45 pm. I need at least five volunteers - but would love more! Let's show our community how much we care! I'll have flags and signs around the neighborhood. $5 Starbucks gift cards to the first five who volunteer, courtesy of me! Kids will be receiving a certificate and a wristband from school for participating. YAY!
CTE’s Fourth Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event was a huge success. Thanks to all who participated. We are so very thankful for our volunteers. You are a change agent in the lives of children!
What's Happening at CTE (calendar)
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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 |
| 3 |
MAY |
8 - 9am |
Mornings with Moms |
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8:30am - 2pm |
6th Grade Hexathlon |
| 6 |
MAY |
All day |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
| 7 |
MAY |
All day |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
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8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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2 - 3pm |
6th Grade /Staff Kickball Game |
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6:30 - 7:30pm |
5th Grade Nifty 50's and 60's Program |
| 8 |
MAY |
All day |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
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7:45 - 8:30am |
Student Council |
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2:15 - 3:15pm |
Page to Stage Performance - Jungle Book |
| 9 |
MAY |
All day |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
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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 |
| 10 |
MAY |
All day |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
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2:30 - 3:15pm |
STEAM Day CTE-Staff Calendar |
| 14 |
MAY |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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6:30 - 7:30pm |
6th Grade Presentation of CTE Music Videos |
| 15 |
MAY |
5 - 6pm |
Kindergarten Open House |
| 16 |
MAY |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
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2:45 - 3:15pm |
EPIC Assembly |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
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3:45 - 4:45pm |
TGA Tennis - Blacktop |
| 17 |
MAY |
All day |
Field Day |
| 20 |
MAY |
11am - 9pm |
PSP Restaurant Night - Papa Johns |
| 21 |
MAY |
8:10 - 8:30am |
Mindful Mornings w/Mrs. Dunker |
| 22 |
MAY |
11am - 2:30pm |
4th Grade to Challenger Park |
| 23 |
MAY |
9 - 10am |
Kindergarten Graduation |
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11am - 1pm |
Third Grade EOY Party at Jolla Park |
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12:30 - 2pm |
Kindergarten PM Graduation |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
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5 - 6pm |
Academic Excellence Program and Reception |
| 24 |
MAY |
All day |
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL |
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All day |
Sixth Grade Graduation |
FROM THE PRINCIPAL - JOSH MILLER
The Principal Chronicles continue ... Some of my loyal readers know, but some may not, that several staff members and I play on a volleyball team together against other schools in DCSD. It is our second year; last year we finished in second place in the District and this year we are the number two seed (lots of two's apparently) in the semi-finals which will be next week.
Last night we played a team of individuals from the transportation department. Their team was not good and we crushed their souls in both games. Volleyball can be a pretty rough sport mentally because once the opposing team figures out your weaknesses they exploit them as much as possible. So basically if you struggle to hit the ball well, you are going to see the ball coming your way. A lot. Like seriously a lot. There have been times when I feel really bad for a person who is getting singled out so much.
Last night wasn't so bad. After we destroyed them in the first game, Mrs. Whittingham was nice enough to join their team and ended up being one of their best players. It was a selfless act and I am sure the other team really appreciated it. Plus it made the game a lot more fun.
Well, that is it for this week's edition, I need to spend some time catching up on a bunch of paperwork but I promise I'll have a good story or two next week. Who knows, I could be writing next weeks edition as the champion of the universe ... or at least of DCSD.
See you next time 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
- Chap Youth Basketball Camps - flyer (NEW)
- 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