FEB 2016 ECHO text - Summit Elementary

February 2016
In Honor of Black History Month:
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Looking Ahead
Feb. 5
Summit Candyland Dance
Feb. 10
Mrs. Erin Fossen letters/notes due
Feb. 12
Valentine’s Day party, 2:15 p.m.
Feb. 15
Presidents’ Day, No School
Feb. 16
Non-contact Day, No School for Students
Feb. 16 - 19
Feb. 17
Kindergarten Round Up registration at 5416 S. Riviera Way
PTCO meeting, 6:00 p.m. library
Feb. 25 – Mar. 3
Book Fair
Feb. 29 – Mar. 3
Parent Teacher Conferences
Mar. 1
Snake Night for families
Mar. 3, 4
No School for Students
Mar. 10
DAC meeting, 6:00 p.m. ISF, 5416 S. Riviera Way
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Come on over to the
Summit Candy Land Dance!
You are invited
Friday, February 5
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Summit Candy Land Dance
* Students Must be Accompanied by an Adult *
RSVP by purchasing Candy Land tickets
Please send in your pink ticket order form or tickets available at the door.
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Kindergarten Roundup
2016 - 2017 Registration
We encourage parents to pre-register their kindergartners for the coming school year
during our Kindergarten Roundup this month in February. This helps us provide parents with
the needed information to help prepare for that important first year of school and plan our
school staff needs.
Children from the Summit Elementary area will be able to pre-register at the District
Admission Office on February 16 to 19 at 5416 S. Riviera Way. (Next to Thunder Ridge M. S. on
Picadilly St.)
Scroll down for the attached Roundup flyer.  Roundup information is available on the
Cherry Creek website as well. Use this link to access admission forms and registration
information located on the District Admissions page at www.cherrycreekschools.org > Student
registration.
Feel free to share this information with neighbors, family and friends who have kindergartenage children. 
 Cherry Creek School District
Kindergarten Round Up 
Pre-registration for resident families who have children eligible for Kindergarten
enrollment in the Cherry Creek School District for the 2016-2017 school year.
(Students currently attending a CCSD preschool do NOT need to register for Kindergarten.
What
Non-Resident applications will be available online April 1, 2016
To enable principals and school staff to establish contact with parents and do
adequate planning for the coming school year.
Why
District Admissions Offices (open Monday - Friday)
WEST: 9150 E. Union Ave., Greenwood Village (Yosemite St. & Union Ave.) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
EAST: 5416 S. Riviera Way Centennial (Corner of Picadilly St) 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
~ Students do not need to be present when registering in District Admissions.
Where
When
February 1-5 Aspen Crossing, Black Forest Hills, Buffalo Trail, Coyote Hills, Creekside,
Dakota Valley, Eastridge, Mountain Vista, Pine Ridge, Red Hawk Ridge, Village East
February 8-12 Antelope Ridge, Arrowhead, Canyon Creek, Highline, Homestead, Mission
Viejo, Peakview, Sagebrush, Willow Creek
February 16-19 (Tues. – Fri.) Cimarron, Fox Hollow, Greenwood, High Plains, Holly
Ridge, Indian Ridge, Ponderosa, Summit, Timberline, Trails West, Walnut Hills
February 22-26 Belleview, Cherry Hills Village, Cottonwood, Dry Creek, Heritage,
Independence, Meadow Point, Polton, Rolling Hills, Sunrise
To help shorten the wait time to register, please attend on the week listed
above. If you are unable to attend during your assigned week, you may come any time during
the month. Call: 720-554-4550 or 720-886-7480 or: www.cherrycreekschools.org > Student
Registration
Questions
Registration Requirements
1. Birth Certificate: Must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2016
2. Immunization Records
3. Proof of residency: Current Xcel Energy bill (visit our website for additional options)
4. Photo ID of parent / guardian
5. Registration Forms: Available in Admissions or download from our website
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Children’s Dental Health
Did you know February is National Children’s Dental Health Month?
It’s time brush up on oral health during National Children’s Dental Health Month! Oral health
directly impacts school success and research indicates that children across the US miss up to 51
million instructional hours annually. Children with good oral health habits are shown to have
better academic outcomes and social success than children with frequent dental pain, caries, or
chronic dental concerns.
What can you do? Parents and children are encouraged to brush their teeth for two minutes,
two times per day and schedule regular preventative visits with your dental professional. For
more information please visit the American Dental Associations Mouth Healthy website:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/ .
~ CCSD Health Services
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Vaccine Search
If you are looking for a specific vaccine, you can go to this website.
It will tell you places in the area that offer the vaccine.
https://vaccine.healthmap.org
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Ma+h Club Update
February 16 - No Math Club
March 1 - Math Club
Receiving Honorable Mentions at the National level for the Noetic Math Contest for Fall 2015:
 3rd grade - Addison Moline and one undisclosed student
 4th grade - Dylan Ashley, Chase Holck, and Sagun Shrestha
 5th grade - two undisclosed students and Chris Lovett
Summit will be participating again this spring in the Noetic Math Contest in April. Any
students in grades 3, 4, and 5 can participate.
If your child would like to practice with the Math Club, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
of each month in the NEST. Parents please contact the Math Club coach, Shannon Holck at 303632-8443 or [email protected] to sign up your student, so that she can provide you
with reminders and updates.
If you cannot attend Math Club, you can still participate in the contest. Just watch for
sign up information in March. To practice at home, www.KhanAcademy.org is recommended!
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A CCSD Community Night
Don’t miss this community night. Tickets at Coors Field starting at $15.00 -- Proceeds will
benefit CCSF to be used for Cherry Creek classroom grants.
Battle on Blake
Saturday, February 20 at 6:10 p.m.
For the first time in Colorado’s history, Coors Field will play host to an outdoor hockey
matchup between the University of Denver and archrival Colorado College! Watch history be
made at Coors Field on February 20th.
When ordering your tickets, please select Cherry Creek Schools from the drop down box, as a
portion of each ticket sold will benefit Cherry Creek Schools Foundation. Feel free to share this
Battle on Blake promotion with your family and friends. Thank you.
DISCOUNTED Tickets starting at $15.00 - Order tickets online TODAY at: www.ROCKIES.com/BOB Promo Code: BOBCCSD
Contact Reuben Donnelly at [email protected] with any questions.
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Summit Sunshine
Summit Sunshine is a community outreach program to help families in need in our own
Summit community. Please help us support our community by providing the following food
items:
 canned fruit
 instant cake & cookie mix
 canned vegetables  peanut butter
 noodles
 jelly
 spaghetti sauce
 crackers
 mac’n’cheese
 cereal
 ramen
 canned meat
 rice
 canned tuna
 instant potatoes
 canned beans
 canned soup
 Please drop off food to boxes in front lobby and/or give to your child’s teacher.
Contact Heather Rutherford at 720.886.6440, or [email protected];
or you can stop by Summit room F193 if you are in need of support from Summit Sunshine.
THANK YOU for making the sun shine brighter at Summit!
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Rayo de Sol Summit
Rayo de Sol Summit es un programa de alcance comunitario para ayudar a las familias
necesitadas en nuestra propia comunidad Summit. Para que la Rayo de Sol Summit para
ayudar a las familias, necesitamos su ayuda! Tenemos que llenar nuestra despensa, así que
vamos a tener una colecta de alimentos! Por favor ayúdenos a apoyar a nuestra comunidad,
proporcionando los siguientes alimentos:
fruta/verduras enlatadas
fideo/salsa de espagueti/macarrones con queso/sopa ramen
arroz instantáneo/ papas/pastel instantáneo y mezcla para pastel
crema de cacahuate/mermelada/galletas saladas/cereal
carne, frijoles y sopa enlatados/atún
 Por favor deje comida diaria a las cajas en el vestíbulo frente y / o dar a la maestra de su hijo.
Contacto Heather Rutherford, [email protected] y / o 720.886.6440, o visite
F193 habitación si usted está en necesidad de apoyo de Rayo de Sol Summit.
¡GRACIAS por hacer que el sol brille más fuerte en Summit!
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From Our Parent Teacher Community Organization
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January 2016 PTCO Meeting Summary
Welcome!
Treasurer Report
Bingo balance as of 1/18/16: $604.97
Regular PTCO balance as of 1/18/16: $10,919.69
Caps for Technology - $152.55
Snapbooster - $21.19
Restaurant night - $105.00
Box Tops - $769.10
Skate City - $12 and $90
Elf Shelf - $691.18
Cookie dough fundraiser - $3,366.80 (includes $26.80 ABC owes)
Funds Requests
ILC - $218.82, 3 Kindle Fires and Cases - Approved
ILC - $179.70, Early Readers book set - Approved
Yearbook Update
 Website for uploading pictures and ordering yearbooks www.community.pictavo.com or
download the Pictavo Community app
 Summit code: 57399
 Smartphone/iPhone photographs are acceptable, along with other digital photos
 Deadline to turn in pictures: April 8
Prices: $20
Order Deadlines: working
Teacher Spotlight: 4th Grade
Great group of kids, compassionate, caring.
Starting a new science curriculum: Living Things. Working on Spanish Explorers trading cards.
Kids are showing the understanding of multiplication better than prior years with the new
Bridges curriculum. Doing 5 paragraph essays on a compare and contrast topic of their choice.
Mr. Rogers showed the PTCO the robotics kit we purchased.
Principal’s Corner: Accountability Meeting
PARCC results sent home. Test scores are level. Statistic document available at office if you’re
interested.
 Summit continues to grow! If you have friends that want to be at Summit, please apply
through the district website.
Upcoming Activities
 Colorado Ballet Assembly: 1/22/16 at 9:30
 Dance: 2/5/16 a few spots to sign up for the night of the dance - Keep eyes open for flyers
this week with information about ticket sales that will start on 1/22
 Caps 4 Technology: 2/19/16
 Book Fair: 2/25/16 - 3/3/16
Family Snake Night - March 1st
Thanks for coming! We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the library.
- February 17
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18
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You are invited
Next PTCO Meeting
6:00 p.m. Wednesday
February 17
Library
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Have a Question? Wish to Help? Contact Us
President Committee
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Save the Date!
Raising Healthy Kids in
a Junk Food/Diet Obsessed World
Tuesday, March 1
9:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Presented by Suzanne Farrell, MS, RD, registered dietitian and owner of Cherry Creek
Nutrition, Inc.
When more information about this vital presentation becomes available, it will be posted on
pinccsd.org and the Summit front hall bulletin board.
Parents, school administrators and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend
PIN’s presentations. No need to RSVP—just come! Presentations are free and are held the first
Tuesday of each month at:
Student Achievement Resource Center (SARC)
14188 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial 80112
(South of Arapahoe Rd., between Potomac and Jordan Roads)
For more information: www.pinccsd.org or [email protected]
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3 Parent Academy Classes
Mindful Parenting
Brain-based solutions for today’s families
Learn daily habits to stay engaged and combat stress that comes with modern
day parenting.
Help Your Family Thrive:
 Develop practical tools to build resilience, positive mindset and connections in
your family
 Understand the benefits of mindfulness and how it impacts our moods, thoughts
and behaviors
 Gain simple strategies to reduce stress, promote happiness and be more present
in your relationships and home life
Mindful Parenting is facilitated by trained members of the Cherry Creek School District staff
Cost: $30.00 per family (Scholarships available for families who receive Free & Reduced Lunch - Call
720-554-4247 for more information.) Additional costs of the program are sponsored by the CCSD Wellness
Office.
Ponderosa Elementary School, 1885 S. Lima St. Aurora 80012 (Near Jewell Ave., about 19 minutes
from Summit)
Wednesdays, March 2, 9 and 16
Each class meets from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Childcare available on a limited basis. Light snacks provided.
Space is Limited – Register Now!
Please direct questions to: Lynda Koenig, 720-554-4247 or [email protected]
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Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ___________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________
Email Address __________________________________________________________________________
Child(ren)’s Age(s)____________________ Child(ren)’s School(s) _____________________________________
Primary Language Spoken at Home ________________________________
Is childcare needed?  Yes  No
How many? _____________ What ages? __________________________
Please indicate any special needs for childcare: ____________________________________________________
If you are taking advantage of the scholarship, please include eligibility documentation for Free and Reduced
Lunch.
Please complete this form, and include a $30 check made out to CCSD (we are unable to accept credit
cards) and send to:
CCSD Wellness Office
4700 S. Yosemite St., Suite 234
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Spanish translator will be available during this class
Crianza Consciente
Soluciones cerebrales para las familias de hoy en día
Aprenda hábitos diarios para permanecer involucrado y combatir estrés que
viene con la paternidad de la vida moderna.
Ayude a su familia a prosperar:
 Desarrolle herramientas prácticas para adquirir optimismo, mentalidad positiva
y fortalecer las conexiones en su familia
 Entienda los beneficios de la concientización y cómo esta impacta nuestro estado
de ánimo, pensamientos y comportamiento
 Obtenga estrategias simples para reducir estrés, promover felicidad y estar más
presente en sus relaciones y vida hogareña
Crianza consciente está siendo facilitada por miembros capacitados del personal
docente del Distrito escolar de Cherry Creek
Costo $30.00 por familia (Hay becas disponibles para las familias que reciben alimentos gratis y a
precio reducido – llame al 720-554-4247 para recibir más información.) Los costos adicionales del
programa son financiados por la oficina de bienestar de CCSD.
Escuela Primaria Ponderosa, 1885 South Lima Street Aurora, CO 80012
Miércoles, 2, 9 y 16 de marzo
Cada clase se reúne de 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hay cupo limitado para el cuidado de niños
Habrán refrigerios ligeros
¡Cupo limitado – Registrese hoy!
Dirija por favor las preguntas a:
Lynda Koenig, 720-554-4247 or [email protected]
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Dirección postal _____________________________________________________________________________
Ciudad/estado/código postal ___________________________________________________________________
Número de teléfono de casa _________________ Teléfono celular _____________________________________
Dirección de correo electrónico _________________________________________________________________
Edad del/los niño(S)_________________ Escuela del/los Niño(S) _____________________________________
Lenguage principal hablado en casa ____________________________
¿Necesita cuidado de niños?  Si  No ¿Cuántos? ______________ ¿Edades?________________________
Favor de indicar cualquier necesidad especial para el cuidado de niños: ________________________________
Si está tomando ventaja de la beca, por favor incluya la documentación de elegibilidad para alimentos
gratis y a precio reducido. Favor de completar este formulario, e incluya un cheque por $30 a
nombre de CCSD (no aceptamos tarjetas de crédito) y envíelo a
CCSD Wellness Office
4700 S. Yosemite St. Suite 234
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Arabic translator will be available during this class
"‫"نيتنراب لوفدنيام‬
‫مويلا تالئاعل غامدلا ىلإ ةدنتسملا لولحلا‬
‫واألم ومة األب وة مع ي أت ي ال ذي ل ل توت ر وم صارعا م شارك ا ل ل ب قاء ال يوم ية ال عادات ت ع لم‬
‫ال حدي ث ال ع صر ف ي‬
‫دهاراإل ز ع لى عائ ل تك ساعد‬
 ‫ ع لى ال قدرة ل ب ناء ال عم ل ية األدوا ت ت طوي ر‬،‫ف ي واالت صاال ت إي جاب ية ع ق ل ية ال صمود‬
‫عائ ل تك‬
 ‫ ال مزاج ية حاالت نا ع لى ت أث يرها وك ي ف ية ال ي قظه ف وائ د م ه ف‬،‫وال س لوك يات راك ف أال‬
 ‫ من ل لحد ب س يطة ا س ترات يج يات اك ت ساب‬،‫ف ي ح ضورك و ال س عادة وت عزي ز ال توت ر‬
‫ال م نزل ية وال ح ياة ع الق ات ك‬
‫ب ون دارو سا ر سةمد‬
‫اإلب تدائ ية‬
Ponderosa Elementary School, 1885 S. Lima St. Aurora, CO 80012
‫األرب عاء‬
2 ، 9 ‫ و‬16 ‫مارس‬
‫من ال دروس ت ل قى‬
‫ م ساءا‬7:30 - 5:30
‫ع لى م تاحة األط فال رعاي ة‬
‫ محدود أ ساس‬. ‫خ ف ي فة وج بات ت قدي م‬
‫ محدودة األماك ن‬- ‫! اآل ن سجل‬
‫إل ى األ س ئ لة وجه‬: 720-554-4247 or [email protected]
‫ك ري ك ت ش يري مدارس م نط قة موظ في من مدرب ين أف راد ق بل من"ب ارن ت ين مان دف ول" س ت ي سر‬
‫ ال ت ك ل فة‬$ 30.00 : ‫ف ضومخ ب ال مجان ال غداء ي ت ل قون ال ذي ن ل ل عائ الت م تاحة ال درا س ية ال م نح) ل ل عائ لة‬
‫ات ال م ع لومات من ل لمزي د‬
‫ ال م سج ل ين أ سماء‬: _________________________________________________
‫ ال بري دي ال ع نوان‬:_________________________________________________
‫ ال مدي نة‬/ ‫ ال والي ة‬/ ‫ ال بري دي ال رمز‬: ______________________________________
‫ ال م نزل هات ف‬:___________________ ‫ ال ن قال ال هات ف‬:________________________
‫اإلل ك ترون ي ال ع نوان‬: ____________________________________________________
‫_______________ )األط فال(ال ط فل مدر سة _________________ )األط فال(ال ط فل سن‬
‫ ال م نزل ف ي ال م س تخدمة األ سا س ية ال ل غة‬: ___________________________________
‫ ال سن ________ ؟ط فل ك م ال ?ال ط فل ل رعاي ة ت ح تاج هل‬: _____________ ‫□ ف ض لك من‬
‫ل لط فل خا صة اح ت يات أي ت حدي د رجى □ ن عم‬
‫ ال م نح من اال س ت فادة ت ري د ك نت إذا‬،‫ع لى ل لح صول األه ل ية وث ائ ق ت ضم ين ي رجى ال درا س ية‬
‫أومخ ف ضة مجان ية غداء وج بة‬
‫ هذا إك مال ي رجى‬،‫ ب ش ي كا وت ضم ين ال نموذج‬30$ ‫ إل ى وإر سال ه‬CCSD (‫ب طاق ات ن ق بل ال‬
‫ك ري ك ت ش يري مدارس ل م نط قة ال عاف ية م ك تب ) االئ تمان‬
CCSD Wellness Office
4700 S. Yosemite St. Suite 234
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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GUIDING GOOD CHOICES ©
Help Guide Your Child through their Tweens
A Program for Parents of 4th to 8th Graders!
As children evolve from parent-pleasing little ones to adolescents yearning for independence, testing boundaries and seeking peer acceptance, this proven effective
four-week class offers tips for parents on navigating those challenging years.
LEARN TO:
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Teach your child to stop, think and control impulses
Communicate peer pressure refusal skills
Understand adolescent brain development and how it affects behaviors
Develop healthy beliefs and clear standards within your family
Strengthen family bonds
Manage family conflict
INVEST THE TIME!
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Four classes can make a lifetime of difference!
Research shows that Guiding Good Choices has been demonstrated to:
o Reduce alcohol use by 40 percent
o Increase the probability of remaining drug free
o Significantly reduce the rate at which adolescents develop depression
* Pick a location that works best for you
Each class meets from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
- Horizon Middle School 3981 S. Reservoir Rd. Aurora 80013 (6 minute drive from Summit)
March 2016 on Tuesdays (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22)
- Falcon Creek Middle School 6100 S. Genoa St., Aurora 80016 (10 minute drive from Summit)
April / May 2016 on Wednesdays (4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4)
Childcare available on a limited basis.
Light snacks provided.
Cost: $30.00 per family - includes a $10 workbook fee (Scholarships available for families who
receive Free and Reduced Lunch - Call 720-554-4247 for more information.) Additional costs of
the program are sponsored by the CCSD Wellness Office.
Register today at https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net
Questions? Contact Lynda Koenig today
Email: [email protected] Phone: 720-554-4247
Cherry Creek School District psychologists, social workers and counseling staff present the Guiding Good
Choices program throughout the district year-round. Guiding Good Choices is nationally recognized as a
Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Parenting the Strong-Willed Child
A clinically proven six-week program for parents of 2 to 8 year
olds. Designed to help you find positive and manageable
solutions to your child’s difficult behaviors.
This program is a modified version of the Parenting the Noncompliant Child program and has
earned the highest marks as a research-based program with proven effectiveness. Parents who
have participated in this class report improved child behavior at home and school. Parent-child
relationships become more positive.
What you will gain through this
approach:
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Understanding strong-willed
behavior problems
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How to use reinforcement to
create a more positive home
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Specific skills such as ignoring,
improving communication, and
helping your child solve problems
with peers
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Support with giving directions
and developing more patience
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Effective use of time-outs and
how to help build positive self-
About this opportunity:
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Based on more than 40 years of
collective research
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Offers a step-wise approach to
improving your relationship
with your child
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Allows parents to focus on
specific skills and practice
them with support
esteem in your child
LOCATION:
Eastridge Elementary School, 11777 E. Wesley Ave., Aurora 80014 (Near Iliff Ave.
and Peoria St.; about 16 minutes by car from Summit)
DATES:
April/May 2016 on Tuesdays (4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10)
TIME:
6:00 – 8:00 pm
COST:
$30.00 per family – includes a $10 workbook fee (Scholarships available for
families who receive Free and Reduced Lunch – Call 720-554-4247 for more information.)
Additional costs of the program are subsidized by the CCSD Wellness Office.
Free child care provided on a limited basis Light snacks will be provided
Facilitators:
Suzanne Blea, LCSW, CCSD School Social Worker
Stacey Brandon, MSW, CCSD Educational Equity Coordinator
Space is Limited! Register now at https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
Please direct questions to: Lynda Koenig, 720-554- 4247 or [email protected]
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Alternative Launch Pads
Exploring Career Paths outside the 4-Year College Track
PIN’s January meeting showcased alternatives to the traditional 4-year college
track. The skyrocketing cost of higher education has made college harder to
afford. At the same time, shifting global dynamics have increased demand (and
wages) for skilled workers in a number of growing industries. Presenters
included:
Community College of Aurora – A two-year program focused on job training and opening
paths to four-year colleges. Many class credits are transferable to other colleges. Representative
Stacy Brown recommended the Ascent Program, which allows high school students who have
completed 12 credit hours to complete a year of college courses while enrolled in a fifth year of
high school. “That gives them an additional year of coursework they can complete for free,”
she explained. See your guidance counselor for more information about Ascent.
Colorado Culinary Academy – Offers a 12-week, hands-on, accelerated program in the
culinary arts. Chef Paul Stanley noted, “We get five phone calls a day from restaurants looking
to hire a chef. There’s no shortage of jobs.” Students can attend a free Student For A Day session
to see what the school is like. The school is an American-CulinaryFederation-quality educational program.
CCSD Epic Medical Careers Class – A class offered at Cherry
Creek and Smoky Hill high schools available district-wide to juniors
and seniors interested in exploring medical careers apart from med
school. Students meet doctors, nurses, physician assistants, EMTs
and phlebotomists, and participate in a cadaver lab at Arapahoe
Community College. “Showing up at 6 a.m. is the hardest part,”
said Chris Stirrup, who teaches the class at Creek. “Our curriculum
can open their eyes to great careers that pay well,” he added.
CCSD CTE Classes – Representatives from the district’s Career &
Technical Education (CTE) department spoke of the myriad options
students have to explore their passions through targeted classes. CTE Coordinator Jay Moore
explained that CTE’s offering covers more than 79 career pathways. “Our focus is on
connecting students to high-demand careers,” he said. The website
http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/CTE lists the CTE courses offered at each of the high
schools, including classes in advanced manufacturing, criminal justice, the hospitality industry,
aviation, commercial and advertising art, automotive, and health sciences. “Our emphasis on
career preparation includes certifications at the associate, professional and even the expert
level,” said Moore. “That gives our students credentials they can take directly into their
careers.”
“The opportunities our students have are absolutely amazing,” said Kelli Buffo, also with CTE,
citing examples like the Teacher Cadet Program at Overland High School for students
interested in becoming teachers. “CTE has experienced growth in enrollment from adding new
programs,” said Buffo. To increase accessibility, some classes are held at night and on the
weekends; online classes may be offered in the future.
Superintendent Dr. Harry Bull spoke of his vision for expanding CTE opportunities for
students, while underscoring the district’s commitment to preparing every student for college,
should they choose that route. “These are not minimum-wage jobs,” Dr. Bull explained.
“They’re real opportunities for students to go into careers and make a great living with a great
life ahead of them.” To hear the podcast, go to PINccsd.org. [Photo: Jay Moore, CCSD Career &
Technical education]
By Bobbie Turner, PIN Publicity
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Need a Job?
We Need You Now!
The Cherry Creek School District is looking for:
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Bus Drivers
Para-Educators
Kitchen Workers
Come work for the one of the Forbes 2015 America’s Best Employers.
For more information, please visit:
cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Applicants/Pages/default.aspx
Or call: 720.554.4433
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Hard copies of Echo is available in brochure rack in front hall.
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