Fun Run was so much fun! It's not to late to DONATE TODAY at https://www.willowpta.com/we-give

Dear Willow Families,

We had a fantastic week filled with our fundraiser, Spirit Week, and Fun Run! Our Hawks are also starting the year strong in literacy, and we’re excited to see their growth.

Remember, no school Monday as our staff digs deeper into BOY data and prepares for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. We’re looking forward to another great week ahead!

Warmly,

Catrina Pazo
Principal, Willow Elementary School

Important Dates:

National Hispanic American Heritage Month
September 15th, 2026-October 15th, 2026

September 28th, 2026: No School- Professional Development Day

October 5th-8th, 2026: Family Conferences

October 7th, 2026: Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly in the gym at 7:45am

October 9th, 2026: No School- Conference Comp Day

October 12th, 2026: No School- Conference Comp Day

October 15th, 2026: PAC meeting at 8:15am in the Library

We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Willow Elementary! This month, our students are learning about and celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Throughout the month, students will participate in meaningful activities during morning meetings and closing circles, creating opportunities to learn, share, and celebrate the diversity that makes our Willow community so special.

Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week (October 5th, 2026-October 8th, 2026)

We invite all students and staff to participate in our upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week! Each day will feature a fun theme to celebrate Hispanic and Latino cultures, traditions, and heritage. Please see the attached Spirit Week flyer for daily themes and details.

Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly: Please join us for our school wide celebration on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:45 a.m in Willow Elementary Gymnasium

Families are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together! All family members attending the assembly must check in at the check in station in the cafeteria before entering the gym.

We look forward to celebrating the cultures, traditions, and stories that make our Willow community so special. Thank you for partnering with us to create a school environment where every student feels valued, represented, and celebrated!

BESS Family Survey: School Goal is 70% participation Rate. Help us get there!

Our fall Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) is now open for parents and guardians to complete! This brief survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes and provides valuable insight into your child's social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Your feedback helps us better understand and support your child's social-emotional learning and provides our school team with important information to identify ways to support students' success both in and out of the classroom.

Your child’s social emotional and behavioral screener, the BESS is now open for parents/guardians to complete. Our fall screening window is open from August 3rd through October 30th. Please go to tinyurl.com/bessparent to complete your student’s screening today.

If you would like to learn more about the BESS and universal social emotional and behavioral screening in Denver Public Schools, please review our BESS Overview for Parents/Guardians document.

Thank you so much for your participation!

Message from Nurse Reba: 

Important Reminder: Immunization Compliance Deadline — January 5, 2027

Dear Willow Elementary Families,

We want to help every student start the new year healthy and ready to learn! Denver Public Schools follows Colorado state law, which requires all K-12 students to be immunized against certain diseases unless an exemption is filed. To make sure every student is set up for a healthy return, Willow Elementary has set January 5, 2027 — the day we return from Winter Break — as the deadline for all Kindergarten through 5th grade students to be immunization-compliant.

Compliance means one of the following is on file with the school:

Up-to-date immunization records, or

An approved non-medical exemption, or

An approved medical exemption signed by a physician

If your student is not yet compliant, you should have already received a letter home with details specific to your child. Please take a moment to review it and reach out if you have any questions.

Please note: Students who are not compliant (vaccinated or exempt) by January 5th will not be able to attend school until their records are updated.

We know families are busy, and we truly appreciate your partnership in getting this resolved before break. If you need help scheduling vaccinations, tracking down records, or completing an exemption form, please contact the health office — we're happy to work through it with you.

Thank you for helping us keep every student at Willow healthy and in the classroom where they belong! 

Nurse Reba

PTA Corner:

It's WE Give Fundraising Week 9/21-9/25! 

WE Give is Willow PTA’s annual fundraiser supporting the people, programs, and traditions that make Willow special. Donations help fund classroom supplies, equitable classroom support, essential school staff, and community events throughout the year. Thank you to all the families that have donated. 

9/25 Fun Run: Parents, come cheer on your students and teachers! The run starts at 2pm.

Learn more and DONATE TODAY at https://www.willowpta.com/we-give

SAVE THE DATE! Colorado Rapids Willow Community Night: Saturday, October 24 at 7:30pm (Rapids vs. Vancouver), look for details next week!