Happy Thursday!
The cold weather didn’t slow things down at the school this week. On top of normal studies, we are busy with Valentine’s parties, the Kindness campaign, Black History Month topics, performance preparations, and many other activities at each grade level.
The PTSA auction is a little over a month away. This is the largest fundraiser for our school, and the funds we raise each year directly support each of our students. It is also a fun event where our community can all get together to celebrate our successes and say hello to teachers, staff, and neighbors. I hope you can all join us on March 14. The PTSA will continue to have more information in future Panther Pages, but please save the date and find a babysitter for the evening.
Finally, enjoy the extended weekend. We will see students back on Tuesday!
-Ken Burdette, Principal
No School February 14-17
Please note that there is no school on Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17 for the President’s Day holiday.
Note from nursing: Increase in viral respiratory illnesses
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) is reporting increased circulation in Colorado for three common respiratory viruses: influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Denver County outbreaks have also been on a steep rise.
Students and staff with respiratory symptoms (i.e., cough, sore throat, runny or congested nose, wheezing, fever/chills) must stay home from school until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (e.g., Motrin, Tylenol), AND their respiratory symptoms begin to improve.
Reminder: Black History Month
On Behalf of the Black Excellence Committee, in recognition of Black History Month, we are sharing these links with our PHE families.
https://www.denver.org/blog/post/black-history-month/
https://www.colorado.com/articles/shop-local-show-some-love-colorado-black-owned-restaurants-shops
https://www.theconsciouskid.org/
https://www.nickelodeonparents.com/how-kids-can-be-allies/
https://www.learningforjustice.org/learn-from-and-honor-black-history
Please consider signing up as a mystery reader for Black Children’s Book Week. We will have some books available in the office or you can bring your own. Email Bret if you’d like to reserve a spot.
Last Call: Enrollment - DPS SchoolChoice
The SchoolChoice window will close on Tuesday, February 18. Families can rank their preferred schools for their children to attend during this time. This is required for 5th grade students continuing on to a DPS middle school, incoming kindergarten and ECE-4 students or those looking to transfer to another DPS school.
Reminder: ELCS Summer Enrichment Camps at Polaris Elementary
The ELCS department is offering summer enrichments at Polaris Elementary. The signup opened February 11.
