Happy Spring PHE Families:
Third, fourth and fifth grade students wrapped up CMAS this week. I’m proud to report that students worked really hard all week, and we’re thankful for their effort. We know testing can be stressful for some and elicit all sorts of emotions. Staff did a great job in supporting students with extra breaks, treats, and meeting students' needs as they came up. I look forward to sharing results once we receive them. Kudos to all.
As we noted recently, in May our combined teaching staff (homeroom, intervention, special ed and other staff) will begin the thoughtful process of placing students into classes for next school year. This is done with extreme care and intention. We take many factors into consideration to ensure the most appropriate placements for all students. We appreciate your trust in this matter. We plan to email placements out in early June as in past years.
On a personal note, I fully recognize that parents talk about class placements and teacher experiences. I urge you to be mindful that every child's experience is unique and different. From time to time, an experience in one classroom or with one teacher may not have been what you had been looking for; nonetheless, this experience for another student may have been magical or just what that student needed. I also want to remind us that our teachers are human beings - they are mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, neighbors, etc. Please be mindful of how you might choose to speak about a teacher or a classroom experience.
Have a nice weekend.
-Ken Burdette, Principal
Thank you for attending Culture Night last week
Thank you for celebrating Culture Night with us last week. We would love any feedback as we begin planning for next year. Please let us know what you thought by filling out this form: Culture Night Feedback Form
School Supplies for next Fall
Order Securely Online Starting Now thru July 1, 2025. Supplies are shipped to the school and students will receive school supplies on the first day of school.
1. Go to https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/19237
2. Follow the directions to complete your order. Choose the grade level your student will be next fall
3. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Please note: you are welcome to purchase supplies on your own. The lists are available using the same link above. We have found the bulk supplies to be cheaper and simpler for families.
Lost and Found
WIth the weather changes, our students have been leaving behind jackets and other gear around the school. Please take a minute to stop by Lost and Found if you notice your student is missing anything or remind your student to stop by.
Not returning to PHE next year
If you know you are not returning to PHE next year and you have not let the office know, please complete the attached form. This helps us with planning for next year’s class placements.
Kindergarten Graduation information
Monday, June 2nd in the auditorium.
8:45-9:15- Gulley
9:30-10:15- Hurley
10:30-11:15- Lulu
11:30-12:15- Neale
(Translators will be available)
5th Grade Continuation information
Friday, May 30, 2025 on the Forest Parkway
Mills/Cowen 1:00-1:30
Ash/Ferguson 1:45-2:15
(Translators will be available)
Reminder: YMCA Information for the 2025-26 school year
https://denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/out-school-time-care
Please see the registration opening dates for the YMCA Out of school time (OST) program for the 2024-2025 School Year. This program offers before and after school care at Park Hill during the school year.
- April 21, 2024 - Registration opened to YMCA staff, members, current OST participants
- April 28, 2024 - Registration opens to the general public
