Dear Eldorado K-8 Families~ Robyn R. Hamasaki Principal

Dear Eldorado K-8 Families~
Can you believe it? My, how time flies when our children are engaged, curious
learners and feeling safe every day! With three weeks of school left in this busy
month of May, fasten your seat belts because we are in for a ride!
Tis the season to be thankful for what our “Eagle” Village has accomplished together
as a team, so allow me to say thank you to…
Vol. 15 / Issue 9
May 2015
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Our fabulous PTO for their consistent efforts to raise money for our school. This
year, we spent the last of the Fall Fest dollars towards the purchase of digital tools
to enhance instruction in the classrooms. On behalf of the faculty, I wish to thank
our PTO for a classroom set of 30 iPads for our K-2 classrooms, 5 Chromebook
Carts (each cart consists of 30 Chromebooks) for the following grade levels: 3rd
and 5th grades, along with the Language Arts Department, Science Department and
Social Studies Department. BVSD paid for 2 of our Chromebook Cart sets (e.g.:
4th grade and the Math Department.)
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Our PTO Board--thank you for leading our fundraising and school wide
"fun-raising" events:
Tricia Brzostowicz- President
Mary Kemp and Lisa Gustofson– Co-Vice Presidents
Christy Hires and Melissa Wright - Treasurers
Jenny Howard-Maxwell - Corresponding Secretary
Kimberly Rund - Secretary
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Our School Accountability Team (SAC) - made up of parents and teachers-for
their efforts and contributions with the administration with our 14-15 school
improvement goals (e.g.: Unified Improvement Plans) and the prioritization of
our School Resource Allocation (SRA) or school budget. A big "thank you" to
Stefanie Clarke, this year's SAC Co-Facilitator, for her time, energy, and
commitment to Eldorado Excellence!
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All of you who make our work at Eldorado much easier with your consistent
partnership, support, and volunteerism at events, field trips, and in the classrooms.
We so appreciate your commitment and dedication to our staff and students, as
well as, to the administration. We could not do our jobs well without you at our
sides. You are, and continue to be, the wind beneath our wings!
Eldorado K-8
3351 S. Indiana St.
Superior, CO 80027
A John Irwin
School of Excellence
Table of Contents:
Page 1
Principal’s Letter
Page 2
Calendar of Events
Page 3
K-8 News
Page 4
Elementary News
Page 5
Middle Level News
Principal
Robyn R. Hamasaki
Assistant Principals:
Jennifer Korb
Nick Vanderpol
Counselor:
Megan McDonald
Jeanne Cooper
Main Office:
720-561-4400
Registrar:
720-561-4405
Counseling:
720-561-4405
School FAX:
720-561-4401
Attendance:
720-561-4402
Tip Line:
720-561-5518
Web Address:
http://schools.bvsd.org/eldorado
At the beginning of the year, I spoke about this year's theme that focused on two
words: "I believe..." As a collective Eldorado Community, we believed. We believed in
our children, our teachers, our fellow parents/guardians, and each other. Thank you for
trusting us with your most beloved, precious treasures--your children. We are honored
to serve you and your children to ensure academic excellence in a safe learning
community every day of the year. Thank you for your partnership and for believing in
us!
Happy May! Stay dry and I look forward to seeing you at the various "end of year"
activities!
Robyn R. Hamasaki
Principal
5/11
Book Fair
Library
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
ML Student Council Meeting
Room 560
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
6th Grade Track Meet
@ Centennial Middle School
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
5/12
Book Fair
Library
8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
5/13
Book Fair
Library
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5/14
Book Fair
Library
8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Field Day for grades 3, 4 & 5
Field
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
6th Grade Track Finals
@ Nederland High School
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Book Fair
Library
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Field Day for grades 1 & 2
Field
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
7th/8th Grade Boys Track Finals
@ Boulder High School
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
6th Grade Band Field Trip
Sunrise Senior Center
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
ML Student Council Meeting
Room 560
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
SAC Meeting
Library
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
7th/8th Grade Girls Track Finals
@ Broomfield High School
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
SEA/PTO Meeting
Library
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
ECO Club Meeting
Room 220
3:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
ML Band Concert
Gym
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Coffee Chat with the Principal
Café
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
3rd Grade Field Trip
Colorado Rockies Game
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5/22
7th/8th Grade Music Dept. Field Trip
Elitchs
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5/25
No School—Memorial Day
5/26
Kindergarten “End of Year” Program
Café
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
2nd Grade Field Trip
Butterfly Pavilion
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
5/27
Middle Level Locker Clean-out
Middle Level
9:40 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
5/28
5th Grade Stepping Stones
Gym/Library
11:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
8th Grade Continuation
Gym
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
1st Grade Field Trip
Denver Zoo
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
4th Grade Field Trip
South Pool
10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
5th Grade Field Trip
Movie Theatre
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
7th Grade Field Trip
Chippers Lanes
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
8th Grade Field Trip
Gateway Fun Park
9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
5/15
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21
5/29
Last Day of School for Students
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Please join us at the Eldorado K-8 Spring 2015 Book Fair!
The book fair will be held in the library on:
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
20% of all proceeds go directly towards supporting the Eldorado Library!
Make sure to participate in the fun events and contests:
“Staff Pick” Book Contest- Eldorado K-8 Staff Members will have the
opportunity to select their favorite book from the book fair. Come cast your
vote for your favorite staff pick by donating to the “One For Books Program.”
The staff member whose book selection generates the most donations will win
$25 in books from the Book Fair and will show their “Eldorado Pride” by
wearing a crown to school on the next spirit day!
Music Night – Please join us on Thursday, May 14 at 5:30pm in the Library’s
Fishbowl for special musical guest, (our very own) Chris Reading.
Decode a Secret Message – The Book Monster has left a secret message
for you to decode. While you are at the book fair (after school hours only),
decode the message correctly to receive a special prize.
Fish Bowl Guessing Game – Do you know how many fish are in our
school? Correctly guess the number of Swedish Fish displayed at the book fair,
and you will have the chance to will the whole bowl of Swedish Fish!
If you can’t make it to the book fair, make sure to check out the on-line book
fair at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/eldoradok8
There are lots of ways you can help out at the book fair. Check out our
volunteer signup at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0548adae2eaa8-eldorado5 for more
information.
If you are moving outside the Eldorado K-8 attendance area
and your child/children will not be attending Eldorado K-8 next
year. Please stop by the Registration office or email
[email protected] to fill out a Notification of Withdrawal.
If you are moving within the Eldorado K-8 attendance area and
will be returning to Eldorado K-8 you must fill out a Change of
Address form and attach a new current proof of address i.e.,
utility bill, Town of Superior bill or lease or contract of the
home. It must show the service and mailing address on the
proof.
Thank you for helping us keep our registration information up
to date. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy
Queen, Registrar, via email at [email protected] or call at
720-561-4405.
A must see for all! The Elementary and Middle Level Show is at the
Boulder Public Library from April 17-May 2. The Artist Reception was
on Sunday, April 26 (Please also note the High School and Teacher
Art Show at the Dairy Center for the Arts the same dates.)
Congratulations to the following students for having their artwork
selected to hang in the District Wide Art Show!!!
Lindsay Craig
Pasha Trofimovsky
Avery Roof
Emily Kirkfield
Blake Dixon
Rosemary Elliott
Delaney Brady
Mackenzie Gathright
Alexandra Younce
Keegan Kiger
Audrey Steiner
Olmeca Gabrieloff-Parish
Piper Phillips
Pablo Rodriguez San Vicente
Sam Riecken
Tannvi Banerjee
Chayse Tapley
Brandon Cecil
Quinn Roberts
Julie Young
Stephen Chen
Vincent Sasso
Carolyn Xie
Sophie Hodgson
Timothy Kwon
Asa Elterich
Jamie Byther
Eva Ugur
Joe Meaney
Medora Peltier
Gabriel Russell
Chloe Edelstein
Sylvia Kaufman
Soren Koschmann
Leyla Akbulut
Stephanie Gathright
Robert Janssen
Kate Ryan
Helena Syyrakki
Kara Peters
Luke Claudell
Shayla Medina
Christina Zhang
Ella Huettl
Safiye Celebi
Maya Hart
Middle Level
Bailey Shogrin
Emily Reed
Maddy Bridge
Katy Sun
Jordan Jensen
Carson Benesh
Bekka Shupe
Colleen Chen
Capture the Memories by Purchasing a Yearbook!
It's not too late to buy a yearbook! Order yours before we run
out! There are a limited number still available, so don't
delay! Order forms are available in the Eldorado K-8 Main
Office. Books are $30 each by cash or check. Online sales are
also available through the PTO Website until May 15. All
yearbooks will be distributed on the last day of school.
Not sure if you've already purchased one?
Go to www.eldoradok8pto.org, scroll down to Yearbooks, click
on "Go here to Learn." From there you can click on "View the
list of who has already purchased a yearbook.” The list was
updated mid April and should be up to date again soon.
Questions? Please contact Robin Walter at:
yearbook@eldoradok8pto.
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Due to the recent inclement weather as well as the upcoming weekend forecast, Field Days will be postponed on
Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12. Field Days are rescheduled for Thursday, May 14 from 9:00am-11:30am for
students in grades 3, 4 and 5; and for Friday, May 15 from 9:00am-11:30am for students in grades 1 and 2.
Please help students come to school on these days prepared for activity and fun. I recommend that students bring the following items to
school for field day:
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wear your team’s color T-shirt (if possible); students will be notified their team color during PE class prior to their
field day
wear the proper footwear for activity
wear sunscreen and a hat
a water bottle with your name on it
a change of clothes FOR 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADES ONLY…the fire department is coming to spray students at the end of their field day
Following Field Day activities, students will be having a “sack lunch” with their class. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch from home;
however, the cafeteria will be selling sack lunches for those who wish to buy lunch that day. If your child is planning to buy a lunch on Field
Day, you need to notify their classroom teacher by Friday, May 8. More information about preordering a sack lunch was sent home with
students on May 1 in their Friday Folders.
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten classes have done a great job identifying same and different parts in music. We have learned that many songs
have some parts that are the same. Listen to music at home with your child to see if you can both identify something the same
(words, music, instruments) in any song. In May, the Kindergarteners will prepare for their performance on Tuesday, May 26 at
9:00am.
1st Grade
The first grade classes learned many songs, games, and dances from Mexico during the month of April. Now students are learning
about AB form (two sections that are different). They’re creating movements, improvisatory sections, and rhythm poems to short
songs to give them a “B” section. Students will also be experiencing AB form with the district set of African drums that we will be able
to use for a few weeks. In May, students will also practice identifying various classroom percussion instruments by listening.
2nd Grade
The second grade classes have been focusing on songs that use the pitches Mi, Re, and Do. They have learned that “do” is a
special note because it makes a song sound finished. Students have been singing, improvising, reading, and soon they will be
writing their own songs with these notes in organized measures. This will help prepare them for recorder playing at the beginning of
third grade because they begin with just three notes, B-A-G, which also function as Mi, Re and Do.
3rd Grade
The third graders have done a fantastic job creating and performing their own compositions using question and answer form. They
also organized beats into measures using a particular time signature, such as 4/4 or 2/4. In May, students will focus on playing,
singing, and moving to sixteenth and dotted half notes.
4th Grade
The fourth graders also did a terrific job creating and performing original compositions. They used an extended question and answer
form and used a variety of rhythms organized in time signatures. They also learned about the instruments of the band and orchestra
preparing them for fifth grade. In May, students are focusing on major and minor, as well as theme and variations form.
5th Grade
Congratulations to the fifth graders on their concert, America’s Music! In May, students will preparing for Stepping Stones and
learning about the Blues.
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Mark your calendars! 8th Grade Continuation is scheduled for May 28 at 6:00pm in the Eldorado K-8 Gym. See you
there as we say farewell and congratulations to our 8th Graders as they embark on their journey to high school!
Mark your calendars! The last day of school field trips are as follows:
6th Grade--a day of swimming at the South Pool
7th Grade--a day of bowling at Chipper’s Lane
8th Grade--a day of fun at Gateway Park (north Boulder)
We typically distribute yearbooks on that last day of school as well, so the students have some time to review their
year and sign each other's yearbooks.
Below are hyperlinks to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Weekly Updates. The Weekly Updates are "live" webpages that are updated by
individual teachers every Monday afternoon to help inform parents/guardians and students about upcoming assignments, projects,
and assessments. In order to most effectively use this tool, we encourage you to bookmark the web address listed below and make
it a practice to monitor it early each week with your student.
Eldorado K-8 • 6th Grade Weekly Notes 2014-2015
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K3iEEoTsYfn7Ccx2ovKbkU0VZLdVRgr9bJ0LTtCxaK0/edit
Eldorado K-8 • 7th Grade Weekly Notes 2014-2015
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfVehvgEwe19pNcDFTxpfyqLACLwU-NmC8HrCX7Gswg/edit
Eldorado K-8 • 8th Grade Weekly Notes 2014-2015
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FBY00625JzrBvbOD5cR6KyM5PpuTA22VlMcso6VHpYo/edit
Lafayette Library needs teen volunteers! If you love reading and spending time with little kids, and you want to earn volunteer
service hours in a way that will also develop your communication and leadership skills, then Lafayette Public Library’s Reading
Buddies Program could be perfect for you! In Reading Buddies, rising 7th-12th graders (the Big Buddies) are paired one-on-one
with 1st-3rd graders (the Little Buddies). They meet once a week to read together, play reading-related games, and do group
activities. A strong rapport develops between the children and their mentors, and the volunteers have an opportunity to make a
difference in a child’s life while giving back to the community. Summer sessions take place on Mondays at 3:00pm, Mondays at
6:30pm, and Tuesdays at 10:15am, June 8 through July 28. You pick the session that works best for your schedule. Teen volunteers must submit an application by May 15, attend an interview, and participate in a mandatory training before working with a
Little Buddy. You can apply online: http://www.cityoflafayette.com/readingbuddies or pick up an application in the library. For
more information, please visit us online, call 303-661-1180, or email the coordinator at [email protected].
For Teens - Unmasked: Calling all Heroes, Makers, Creators, and Evil Geniuses! Teens entering 6th - 12th grade are invited to
participate in the 2015 Boulder Public Library Teen Reading Program, May 30 - July 25. Fill your summer with reading, making
kits, prizes, movies, pizza and programs! Read or make to earn spy pens, hero shades and maker books. Finishers will be entered
into a Grand Prize Drawing at each library branch to win a Toshiba Chromebook 2. Maker Kits will rotate through the branches.
Kit Themes: Robotics, Weaving, Sound, Light, Wearables, Fandom, Chemistry & Make-and-Take. Attend the kick-off event,
Guardians of the Galaxy, at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 30 at the Canyon Theater of the Main Library. For more information, visit
https://boulderlibrary.org/summer-reading or call 303-441-3099.
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