Coal Creek Elementary

Address

801 W. Tamarisk Street

Louisville, CO 80027

Phone 720.561.4500

Attendance Line 720.561.4502

Fax 720.561.4501

Website https://cce.bvsd.org/

9/1 - Crazy Hat Day

9/4 - Labor Day/No School

9/8 - CCE Silent Disco (PTA) at 7pm

9/12 - CCE Student Photo Day

9/14 - PTA Community Mtg & Lemonade Social

9/25 - Professional Development Day/No School for Students

9/25-10/8 - Conference Sign Ups Available in HelpAtSchools

9/26-9/29 - Spirit Week

9/29 - Jog A Thon

Hi CCE Families,

I hope this email finds you well and the start of the school year has gone well at home, it has started amazingly at CCE. I wanted to take a moment to share with you all the exciting things happening at our school and remind you about an important topic we need to address with our students.

First off, I have to say that we have had an absolutely incredible start to the year! Our students have been showing up with smiles on their faces and an excitement for learning. It's wonderful to see them embracing new challenges and working hard daily. We couldn't ask for a better group of young learners!

Speaking of challenges, I wanted to partner with you about the importance of bike safety. With the fantastic Colorado weather, it's the perfect time for our students to enjoy a bike ride to school or around the neighborhood. However, it's crucial that we reinforce some key safety measures with them. Please take a moment to talk to your child about the importance of using crosswalks (riding or walking), riding on the right side of the road or utilizing bike paths when available, and always stopping at stop signs. By instilling these habits early on, we can ensure their safety and well-being while they enjoy their bike rides.

On a lighter note, I wanted to share the excitement and joy we all experienced during last week's student assembly. It was an event filled with laughter, and excitement as students and staff danced and participated in fun challenges. We learned about our Coal Creek ROCKS motto, which stands for Respect, Ownership, Cooperation, Kindness and Safety. If your student has not already talked to you about the assembly, be sure to ask them about it.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We value your input and are here to support you and your child in any way we can. Together, we can make this school year the best one yet!

Please take a moment to look at our school calendar for events happening in September. We have a PTA Meeting, Coal Creek Accountability Meeting, PTA Silent Disco, our Jog A Thon along with other events happening this month.

New this year we will be hosting several informal parent meetings where we can come together and collaborate on various topics that impact our school.

This is a fantastic chance for all of us to work alongside each other and share our thoughts and ideas. Whether it's discussing challenges or celebrating the positive aspects of our school, your input is valued.

Please note that this event is exclusively for adults, and we kindly request that childcare arrangements be made prior to the meeting.

Here are the details you need to mark on your calendar:
What: Popcorn w/ the Principal
Date: September 18th
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make a positive difference.

Wishing you all a fantastic Labor Day weekend!

CCE Rocks~Mr. VanIwarden

Tuesday, September 12th

Look for ordering information coming home in Friday Folders.

You do not need to sign up for the supervision provided from 7:40AM-8:50AM on late start Wednesdays. Please arrive at the front door and students will proceed to the Cafeteria and sign in.

If your child needs medication at school, our Health Room Para,

Liz Beasley elizabeth.beasley@bvsd.org will be happy to help you in the front office.

You will need Doctor's orders and the Medication Authorization form as well.

Please do NOT send medication to school in your child's backpack.

Also, please turn in your student’s updated Immunization Records

or

Exemption Forms if you have not already done so.

Parents must log into the student’s Infinite Campus Portal to report an absence or if the student will be tardy. Please complete this reporting PRIOR to 7:50 AM on the day of absence/tardy. Even if you have notified the teacher, you MUST report the absence in Infinite Campus.

If you do not have access to IC, please call the Attendance Line at 720-561-4502.

To ensure student safety, if we have not heard from parents excusing an absence prior to 9AM, the police will be dispatched to complete a welfare check on the student.

If we are experiencing inclement weather, we will allow the students into the building starting at 7:40AM. We will fly a YELLOW flag on the flag pole as the indicator when students are allowed into the building early. Supervision will begin at 7:40AM so please do not arrive prior to that time.

If you plan on volunteering in any capacity at CCE, including attending a field trip, you will need to complete a Raptor Background Check annually. Please note that this Check is valid for one year from the date of completion. In addition, you will need to complete a Volunteer Agreement annually. You can print this document and return to the Office or we will have them available the first time you volunteer. These forms need to be completed every school year.

You do not need to complete a check if you are attending a class party or after hours activities.

When entering the school, always be prepared to show ID at the front desk. You will be entered into the system and provided with a Visitor Sticker.

Please review BVSD Volunteer Guidelines and all links HERE!

The Pupil Count window is September 25th – October 9th,

with October 2nd being the actual Pupil Count Day.

Please try to schedule all appointments or vacations outside of this time period. This is how our school receives funding for our students so it is VERY important that your student is in attendance during this time.

Welcome Coal Creek Families!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome you and your family to the 2023-2024 school year! My name is Devan Haas and this is my first year at Coal Creek! As your child’s school counselor, I strive to meet the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. The school counseling program focuses on helping students achieve academic and personal success through a variety of preventive and developmentally-appropriate activities. I work with students in all settings including: classroom lessons, small groups, and individual support.

Classroom Lesson Overview

As the school counselor, I will be providing classroom lessons in every classroom twice per month as part of our universal instruction. Grades K-2 will be receive lessons based on the Zones of Regulation curriculum. Zones is a social-emotional curriculum created to teach children self-regulation and emotional awareness. It uses four colors to help children self-identify how they’re feeling and categorize it based on colors. Grades 3-5, will receive lessons based on the Sources of Strength curriculum. Sources of Strength is a strength based social emotional curriculum. October and November will be Bully Awareness and Prevention Units. Blue Sky Bridge will be coming to Coal Creek to provide lessons in Kinder, 3rd and 5th grade this year and more information will come as the time approaches. Please reach out if you have comments or questions about classroom lessons.

Contact

Devan Haas, School Counselor (she, her, hers)

Email: devan.haas@bvsd.org

Phone (720) 561-4562

I Matter

Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established this temporary behavioral health services program to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, including addressing needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.

All youth aged 18 and younger are eligible, as well as all young people aged 21 and

younger who receive special education services. In May 2023, the Colorado State Legislature renewed the program through June 30, 2024. The program, called I Matter, is funded by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. The program provides up to six free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed therapists from agencies and independent contractors. Here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions.

Colorado Crisis Services

Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential and immediate support from trained professionals and peer specialists, available 24/7/365 by calling 844-493-TALK (8255), or texting TALK to 38255. Colorado residents can also seek services in-person at our walk-in centers, regardless of ability to pay. If you don’t know where to begin getting help with a mental health, substance use or emotional concern—for you, or for someone you know—start here.

Hello Coal Creek Community,

I’m excited to join you this school year as your Dean of Students! As mother of two children, a classroom teacher of 8 years, a preschool paraeducator for 2, and a substitute teacher for 5 years, I have a deep appreciation for developing the potential of each and every student and the effort that is required in partnership with families, educators, and community members. The last two years I have served as the MTSS lead at Niwot High School and plan to continue focusing on meeting the needs of each and every student, whether that means academic, attendance, or social-emotional support to develop positive habits and behaviors at school. My principal practicum was at Eisenhower Elementary School and I’m thrilled to be back in the elementary setting to work with our young and curious learners! My family and I live in Longmont and our favorite activity is to camp and hike at Rocky Mountain National Park and to cuddle with our friendly Pitbull named Maize and learning-to-be-friendly Chihuahua named Cinnamon. My favorite books right now are “Belonging” by Geoffrey L. Cohen and “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.

Hello Coal Creek Caregivers!

I am honored to be Coal Creek’s new School Counselor! I have been a Special Education teacher for 17 years and a school counselor for 1. Most recently, I was at Fireside Elementary for 9 years working as a resource teacher and then moved in the School Counseling role after the Marshall Fire. I have LOVED working in the Louisville community and am excited to be able to continue it! I have a 9th grader at Monarch High School and a 7th grader at Platt Choice. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, doing yoga, reading, playing tennis and golf. Please do not hesitate to reach out to introduce yourself and let me know how we can partner together to support your student in their school experience. I look forward to meeting you!

I love teaching because I love kids and I love helping them learn. I have been teaching at BVSD since 2015 and I have been teaching since 2009. I look forward to my new journey of joining Coal Creek for the 2023-24 school year! I have an extensive literacy background which includes a Reading Specialist Master’s Degree. I am also certified in the Wilson Reading System. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 26 years and we have two awesome kids! We have one cat who is too spoiled! :) My husband and I enjoy traveling and spending time together. As a child I lived in Germany for about 7 years and German was actually my first language. I look forward to supporting your child and having a wonderful year!

Hello! My name is Isabel, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new preK teacher at Coal Creek for this fall. This will be my 8th year working in inclusive early childhood classrooms and I am excited to be returning to teach in BVSD. I earned my Masters in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Special Education from CU Denver and my Bachelors from the University of Cambridge in the UK. I live in Boulder with my husband, Dmitry, my two children, Isaac (11) and Lily (9), and my two cats. During my free time, I enjoy hiking and traveling in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Hi all, my name is Abigail Kleppinger! I graduated from Colorado Mesa University in December 2022 with my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English. I did my student teaching in a fourth grade classroom in Grand Junction, where I lived the last six years before moving to Louisville. When not in school, I love reading a good book, swimming, and spending time with friends and family. I am looking forward to beginning my first year teaching and joining the team at Coal Creek!

Hello, my name is Megan Clayton.

Last year, I joined the Saint Vrain Valley School District as a preschool teacher at

Eagle Crest Elementary School and the year before that, I enjoyed teaching preschool at Bal Swan Children’s Center. For the past several years I have worked as a behavioral

technician and paraprofessional for students between the ages of 3 and 18 years old, who have individual learning needs, at a variety of inclusive educational settings. In 2018, I completed my bachelors degrees in both Nutritional Science and Psychology. This past summer I completed my Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education at theUniversity of Colorado Denver.

Aside from teaching, my hobbies include rock climbing, running, hiking and

camping! I live in South Boulder with my husband and our two dogs, Kali and Rafiki,

who are both beautiful Australian Shepherds.

I have twelve years of experience in education and a true love of teaching. I hold a B.A. in Ecology and Environmental Studies, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential K-8, and is currently pursuing a M.A. in Special Education.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, especially my three children, as well as hiking, dancing, and yoga. Having grown up on the coast of Maine, I make it a point to go back each summer for one month and soak up time on the ocean!

I grew up in Wisconsin but have spent the last two years working at a middle and high school in southern Minnesota. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and running on the trails. I am looking forward to bringing my experience to the Coal Creek Elementary School while also being provided the opportunity to learn from your educational team.

After growing up in the Cincinnati area, as well as living in Seattle for a few years, my family and I have called Louisville home for nearly three years now. We love it so much! My husband and I have two daughters, Ella (who will begin 5th grade) and Addison (who will begin 3rd grade).

I enjoy running, biking, hiking, skiing, and anything that happens outside— including eating downtown and stopping at Punch Buggy!

I am incredibly excited to be back in the classroom! I have previously taught 3rd grade and Title I Reading before taking time to be home with my girls. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to work at Coal Creek and look forward to a wonderful school year!

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School breakfast and lunch are now FREE for BVSD students. Other important cost savings available for families who qualify and complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Each student will be allowed one complete breakfast and one complete lunch for free every day. In order to receive them for free, students must take an entire meal. For example, taking only a yogurt at breakfast or a piece of fruit at lunch would not be free.

Lunch includes an unlimited salad bar. Second entrees and a la carte items (like sides of fruit, salad bar, or milk WITHOUT a full lunch) must still be paid for. Students who would like to purchase those items can still use available meal account funds.

Even though lunch is now free, it is still very important that families complete the free and reduced meal application, as it waives and reduces fees district-wide for families, can impact transportation for some families, and impacts important funding for individual schools.

It also qualifies families for a 50% reduction in Lifelong Learning tuition, and waived tuition for BVSD Online classes (excluding the $50 registration fee). Child Care families will continue to apply for financial assistance through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Visit the Free and Reduced Price Meals webpage for information on applying for free or reduced meals or contact your school directly.

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As we welcome students back into our building for the 2023-2024 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community

Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2023-2024, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.