December 2015 - Cache La Poudre Elementary

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Cache La Poudre
Elementary School
3511 W. Cty. Rd. 54G
LaPorte, CO 80535
Principal
Landus Boucher
Vice Principal
Kelly Hirneisen
General Information
Office Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone Numbers
Office 488-7600
Fax
488-7676
Attendance Line
490-3070
*If your child is ill or will not
be at school, please leave a
message on the Attendance
line.
School Hours
8:55am - 3:40pm
Supervision begins at
8:40am
Part Time Kindergarten
Monday
8:55am - 11:55am
Tuesday/Thursday
8:55am - 3:40pm
December already! At the end of last month on Thanksgiving Day we all paused to take
a breath, assess our good fortune and give thanks for what we value. In education we
are thankful for the opportunities to impact young lives. Our students are the reason
we’re here. Their learning and progress is the
school’s mission. We strive to challenge all
learners to inquire, know and care about the
world!
We’ve almost completed the first half of the
year. Students and staff have been working
extremely hard! 95% of families attended our
first round of parent teacher conferences. We
are pleased that our partnership continues to be
reciprocal! We are working to ensure that
students have what they need to make growth
while at school. We need your help making sure
your students are at school every day, on time!
One of the keys to the success of your child is regular attendance. Every minute adds
up and each minute lost will have a cumulative impact on your child’s education! We are
monitoring attendance because we know how important our time is with our students.
You may receive a letter of concern if your child has an excessive number of absences.
It is considered excessive if your child misses more than 10 days of school over the
Preschool
AM 8:55 - 11:40
PM 12:10 - 3:40
Website
https://cpe.psdschools.org
Advertising in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Poudre School District.
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Principal’s Note
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entire year. If you receive a letter and would like to set up a meeting to brainstorm
ways the school can help please let us know. Our students are being exposed to
engaging instructional strategies and our staff is constantly assessing the progress of
our students. Our assessments indicate that steady growth is being made, yet some of
our students are not performing at grade level. We believe that all students can learn if
given the proper time and resources. We feel it is best to approach each child as an
individual and work together to meet each student’s needs to the best of our abilities.
Please continue to support your child and the CLPE community by reminding students
to come to school each day, ready to do their best thinking and demonstrate on our
“CREW behaviors”. C = Cooperation, R = Respect, E = Empathy, and W = With
Integrity.
We wish all of our CLPE families a safe and happy holiday
season! We will be celebrating the holiday season here at
CLPE on Friday, December 18th, the last day of school
before the winter break begins. Please look for specific
information to come home to the families explaining
classroom festivities.
The holiday season can be a busy and stressful time for
students and families. One of the best and most memorable
gifts you can give your children is the gift of time. Sit down
to a meal together or have a family game night. Tell stories
and laugh together! These activities and good memories
will last far longer than toys or video games will! During the
time off it is also important that students take time to
continue reading, writing, and practicing their skills every
day. Make learning fun by tying it into your daily routine so
students understand the importance of education.
CLPE would like to thank all families for being involved with their children’s progress.
We are further grateful to the community for providing the resources for teachers,
parents, and students. And as the holiday season advances, we would like to wish the
very best to all our educational partners.
Mrs. Boucher-Principal
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From The Assistant Principal
Dear CLPE Families,
The holiday season is a perfect time to think about
our Learner Profile Characteristics. Our IB Learner
Profile enrichment classes are well underway and
helping all of us to become even more familiar with
the Learner Profile characteristics than we already
are. Our specialists and staff members are doing a
fantastic job of helping our students understand the
meaning behind our Learner Profile characteristics
and how to truly become an IB student with these
qualities.
Students aren’t the only ones we expect to emulate
these qualities. Our entire CLPE community should
become aware of these characteristics and reflect on how we can grow in each area.
When interacting within our community, the IB Learner Profile characteristics remind us
to be open-minded, caring, communicators, risk-takers, balanced, knowledgeable,
principled, inquirers, reflective, and thinkers. Your child is very knowledgeable about
these qualities and bring them to school every day. This holiday season think about
which characteristic you’re strong in and which one you could work on to nurture our
CLPE IB community.
Happy Holidays!
Kelly Hirneisen, Assistant Principal and IB Coordinator
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Counselor’s Corner—Mrs. Lawler-Perry
The character trait for the month is principled.
Principled students seek to go above and beyond.
Principled students also do the right thing even
when no one is watching! Throughout the month
we will talk about principled behavior as it relates
to being an Upstander-standing up for the right
thing no matter how difficult. Students will discuss
how to be Upstanders against bullying so that we
can keep CLPE a safe, smart school. I would like to
thank the 5th graders!! They have done a
wonderful job with the 5th grade anti-bullying
campaign. Projects included a power point, lessons taught in 3rd grade by 5th graders,
posters, buttons,and announcements that included anti-bullying strategies! Nice action
5th grade!! Happy December!
Physical Education
Tennis Shoes
Winter is coming and we’ll be breaking out the snow boots soon. Please remember to
send your child with tennis shoes on their P.E. day.
Morning P.E.: Reminder that grades K-2 and 3-5 are on an alternating Friday
schedule. Please send your child on the correct Friday.
Morning P.E. Dates:
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12/4: K-2
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12/11: 3-5
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12/18: K-2
Mr Haas
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Kindergarten
Our Central Idea is how our daily
lives have changed over time. We
are working on the key concepts of
change, perspective and causation.
We are wondering about our
personal histories, the changes in
lifestyle throughout history and the
impact of technology on how we live.
Last month we celebrated Settlers
Day. Students learned about how
the Settlers lived. Students practiced
weaving, knitting, making corn husk
dolls, and learning about antique
items that were useful during that
time period. Kindergartners enjoyed a ride in a wagon pulled by two beautiful work
horses Jack and Jill from the Colorado Carriage and Wagon. It was fun for all!
Lost and Found
PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND. THERE ARE
SO MANY COATS, HOODIES, SWEATSHIRTS, SHIRTS,
JACKETS and other items just waiting to be claimed. If
you write your child’s name on the tag on their
clothing, we will return it to them. All items that remain
in the lost in found at Winter Break will be donated to
charity.
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2nd Grade
Second Grade Happenings: We are having fun and
working hard in second grade! We wrapped up our
insect inquiry unit by sharing the wonderful projects
that the students did on insects and their habitats.
We have begun our next inquiry unit which is
"Stories provide an understanding of cultures around
the world". We will be diving into stories from
around the world and learning about other cultures
along the way. During the month of December, we
will be studying geometry in math. We will be
working with shapes and their attributes. Keep up
the good work on homework and remember that it
comes home on Monday and is due on Thursday.
Thank you!
Mrs. Donovan and Mrs. Campbell
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4th Grade
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Fourth Grade IB unit of Inquiry
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How We Express Ourselves-
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Central Idea- Diverse opinions may enrich a community
Our 4th graders are working hard on their persuasive writing
pieces and starting to prepare for their debate. They are
recognizing that is it great to be passionate about an issue and
other people can be just as passionate about the other side of
the topic.
We are reading about many different people that have affected their communities
with their diverse opinions and open-mindedness.
In Colorado History we are finishing up Timelines of Our Lives that tell our story and
beginning to study and create a timeline of the Paleo Indians to help tell Colorado's
Story.
In math we are studying Geometry and solidifying all of the vocabulary that it entails
and working to measure and create angles.
Lesli Glenn and Missy Dunnion
Is Your Child Celebrating a Birthday?
Students may now choose to use the BIRTHDAY BOXES instead of bringing treats.
Inside the boxes are games that students can play with their classmates. What to
choose? Bubbles? Sidewalk chalk? Parachute? An extra recess? A rousing game of
Dodgeball? All of this fun can be theirs on or near the big day! Notify the teacher a
few days in advance about celebrating this special day with a turn with the birthday
boxes!
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5th Grade Academic News
The Central Idea of our current unit of study is:
“Implications accompany transitions.” Our lines of
inquiry include: How exploration and migration
affects individuals, societies, and cultures; Motives
of exploration and migration; and Rewards and
consequences of exploration and migration. One of
our goals is for the 5th graders to be able to
answer this question: How are the motivations and
consequences of explorers and colonists of the
past similar and different to today’s explorers and
migrants?
Other news:
We just finished a fun field trip to the CSU
Museum of Art to view an exhibit about Football
from the Civil War to the present. We used it to tie into our previous unit of study’s
central idea about Forces transforming our surroundings. Thanks to Mrs. AwsumbConn for setting this up for us!
Mr. Mosley & Mr. Clark
School of Choice
If your child is a school of choice student and already attending CLPE IB WORLD
SCHOOL, you do not need to do anything to stay enrolled at our school. If you have
a child starting school or that child is in a different PSD school and you would like
them to attend CLPE, you will need to apply for School of Choice. The Elementary
School of Choice Deadline is February 12, 2016. To apply for School of Choice,
please go to the link below.
http://psdschoolchoiceapplication.com/
Attendance
Please remember to call the Attendance line (970-490-3070) in the morning if your
student will not be at school, even if they will be late. We try to get our attendance
done by 9:30. If we do not receive a call about a student that is marked absent, we
will call to locate the student. Thank you for help with this!
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Music Notes
Greetings from the music room! November was an exciting month, with the third
graders performing this year’s first program and the choir performing for
Grandparents’ Day.
RiverSong Choir continues to prepare for our performance at the Colorado Music
Educators Association Clinic/Conference at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs
on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 4:20 p.m. Choir parents and guardians should
watch for paperwork in early December; there will be information, permission slips,
medal order forms, and DVD orders, among other things. Remember that choir is
Wednesday mornings from 7:45-8:40, with students able to arrive as early as 7:30.
Please mark your calendars for our performance downtown at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 10, and our Pre-CMEA concert at Poudre High School at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, January 21, 2016. We also have after school practices until 5:00 on some
Tuesdays: December 8, January 5, January 19, and January 26.
Little Kids Rock Club is in full swing. Guitars have been loaned to members for use at
home, and we are working on songs. The club meets after school on Thursdays until
4:30, including the Little Kids Rock Captains, who also meet at the end of choir on
Wednesday mornings. Watch for information about performances from this Band of
Pirates, and a huge thank you to Mrs. Rundquist and Mrs. Schneider for their help in
making this group a success!
Programs:
Congratulations to third grade for a successful program performance! Great job!
Also, a big thank you to all our staff, especially third grade teachers and specials
teachers. In particular, Mrs. Awsumb-Conn and her student teacher, Jennie Maydew,
put together a wonderful art display and backdrop for the program.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Thursday music program dates:
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December 17 First Grade
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February 4 Kindergarten
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February 25 Second Grade
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April 28 Fourth Grade
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May 5 Choir
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May 19 Fifth Grade Program
Programs are performed for the school at 2:30 p.m., and then for parents, friends,
and family at 6:30 p.m. More specific information will be sent home about a month
before each program. Students usually need to arrive at school at 6:10 p.m. the
night of the program.
As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am at CLPE on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and in the afternoon on Thursday.
Melissa Flail, [email protected]
488-7645
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Spanish Class
In our 5th Grade class, our Central Idea focus is on how
rewards and consequences accompany human exploration
and migration. We are making connections about
migration from England to the USA with current
immigrants from Central America.
Our 4th Grade students are beginning our 2nd novel:
Isabela captura un congo. It is the second book in a
series that we started in 3rd grade.
3rd Graders are beginning to read our first novel
completely in Spanish: Aventuras de Isabela. Ask them about the story.
Second graders are continuing to review describing words and numbers 1-10. Be
sure to ask them to tell you what they have learned so far. Practicing these words in
different settings really helps to solidfy these skills.
Kindergartners are learning how to describe people and things.
Mrs. Swanson
Recess and Weather
We often get questions about outdoor recess. We will have outdoor recess if the
temperature is 17 degrees or above. If there is snow on the ground, students are
only allowed out on the field or playground
equipment if they are wearing snow boots and snow
pants. Otherwise they have to stay on the blacktop.
Be sure to send your child with hats and
gloves/mittens so they can stay warm when we have
outdoor recess! Label all clothing so if it is
misplaced, we can reunite it with its owner! J
In the morning before school, if the weather is too
cold, we will have students go to the gym before
school. The gym door should be open, if it is not at
the time you drop off your student, have them come
through the front door.
Thank you!
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December
1
Mrs. Snow’s Craft Class 1st & 2nd Grade
3:45-4:45
1
PTO Meeting
2:30
2
Young Rembrandts
3:45-4:45
3
Chessmates
3:45-4:45
Little Kids Rock
3:45-4:30
Mrs. Snow’s Craft Class 3rd & 4th Grade
3:45-4:45
8
Mrs. Snow’s Craft Class 1st & 2nd Grade
3:45-4:45
9
Young Rembrandts
3:45-4:45
10
Chessmates
3:45-4:45
Little Kids Rock
3:45-4:30
Mrs. Snow’s Craft Class 3rd & 4th Grade
3:45-4:45
15
Mrs. Snow’s Craft Class 1st & 2nd Grade
3:45-4:45
17
Little Kids Rock
3:45-4:30
1st Grade Music Program
6:30
Mrs. Snow’s Craft Class 3rd & 4th Grade
3:45-4:45
21
Winter Break begins
Have a Very Happy New
Year!!
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