Kendallvue Community Newsletter

Dear Kendallvue Families,

Thank you to everyone who donated time, money, and energy to our Ninja Nation Fall Fundraiser. As of this afternoon, we have raised just over $32,000! There is still time to donate. You can checkout the Givebacks page to make a donation before midnight tonight!

Like I said in my Friday evening letter, I am proud of the efforts we all made in support of our kids. Organizing events like this are always a challenge. As we come together in establishing our growing community I want to elevate two things: First, assuming positive intentions. Our PTA, Watch DOGS, and other volunteers worked tirelessly to put together this event. Second, extending grace as we learn who we are in this new journey as a school community. I was so happy to see all the wonderful smiles as kids ran through all three obstacle courses!

We are now in October. This is a busy month with Parent/Teacher Conferences, Fall Break, and Halloween. I love this time of year. However, it is a little annoying that Home Depot has had Halloween decorations up for nearly a month! Anyway, this week we will start on getting the garden ready for winter. SAC and PTA will meet on Wednesday evening in the library. Teacher should be sending out sign ups for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Thank you again for your continued support of our school!

Have a great week!

Cheers,

Bruce Lindsey

Principal

October 4 - SAC 5-6:00pm and PTA 6-7:00pm

October 6 - 1st grade field trip to Lone Creek Farm

October 11 - Skate City 5-7:00pm

October 11 - Superintendent Community Conversation BCHS 5:30-7pm

October 12 - Dorian Picture Retakes

October 13 - 2nd grade field trip to Denver Zoo

October 17-18* - Parent/Teacher Conferences

*October 17 - Conferences from 12-4pm and students dismissed at 12pm*

*October 18 - Conferences 3:15-7:15- regular day for students*

October 19 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

October 20 - Fall Break (No School)

October 26 - Kindergarten field trip to Cottonwood Farms

October 27 - Trunk or Treat 5-7:00pm

October 31 - Halloween Parties & Parade

November 9 - Veteran's Day Music Performance

November 10 - Veteran's Day Breakfast

November 13 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

November 16 - Report Cards Come Home

November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break

December 4 - Vision & Hearing Screening

December 19 - Winter Music Performance

December 19 - Winter Holiday Parties

December 20-January 5, 2024 - Winter Break

It’s official – October Count Day this year is Monday, October 2nd. THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTION YOU CAN TAKE TO SUPPORT SCHOOL FUNDING IS TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENT ATTENDS SCHOOL ON MONDAY OCTOBER 2nd!! Much of public education funding from the State of Colorado is based on student count, so we encourage you to be sure your student engages in school tomorrow.

Original Works

• Order forms will be sent home soon

Picture Retakes- October 12th- 10:30-12:30

• Here is the information on how to order your student(s) photo.
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JXSOAVZrXAmwtoBZwWc22AQv8UkqohTU/view?usp=sharing

Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Times for conferences have changed this year in an effort to provide different times for families. We understand the evenings do not work for everyone. October 17th conference times are from 12:00-4:00 and October 18th times are from 3:15-7:15pm. October 17th will be a half-day for students with dismissal at 12:00pm. Grab and go lunches will be available for students. Buses will be available at 12:00pm.

Book Fair Nov 14-17

• We are partnering with Changing Perspectives this year to support our students' Social Emotional learning. Social Emotional learning doesn’t stop once students leave our building. This year we will be focusing on how you can support at home with the Coyote Coping Kit newsletter and two family engagement nights presented by Changing Perspectives.
• Our first engagement night will be virtual on October 5th from 6-7pm. The topic is unpacking social emotional learning. Join us to gather more of an understanding of what social emotional learning is. (Zoom link)
• October Coping Coyote Kit

Fundraising continues

Glow Party at Skate City!

Wednesday, October 11 - 5-7:00pm, Admission is $7, plus skate rental $4

*Bring your friends and family for a GREAT back-to-school skate party! Glow sticks, flashlights, and GLOW products available for purchase and giveaways throughout the event.

You’re invited to a Conversation with Jeffco’s Superintendent!

Bear Creek & Green Mountain Community Conversation

Wednesday, October 11
5:30-7:00 p.m.

Bear Creek High School

9800 W Dartmouth Pl, Lakewood, CO 80227

Join Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland and Co-Host Emily Lubkert, Green Mountain representative on the District Accountability Committee (DAC), for a 90 minute conversation about important issues in the district and your community. Focusing on family and community feedback, this conversation is an opportunity to discuss various initiatives across Jeffco together. View the schedule and learn more on this webpage.

#OurCommunityOurLegacy

GT Family Learning Night: 10/3/23 (6:15-8:00)

Please click HERE to RSVP and learn more about this virtual event with guest speaker Jenny Hecht. We hope you join us for a great learning opportunity.

“It’s Going to be Okay…I Promise”: The Dilemma of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids in a World Beyond Our Certainty and Control

• It’s important to us as parents to ensure that our children feel safe and secure. However, the past three years have constantly reminded us that we cannot guarantee safety or control outcomes. This is a challenge for all human beings, but particularly so for those who experience the myriad sensitivities and intensities of neurodivergence.
• Join Jenny Hecht to explore how we can free ourselves from the myths of certainty and control in a way that will benefit us and our children, and enable us to better navigate life’s uncertainties.