Sagebrush Elementary
Family Update 08/11/2023
Message From the Principal
We are so excited to begin this new school year. Teachers returned this past Monday and set up their classrooms. You should have received a communication from your classroom teacher to introduce themselves and provide information regarding Family Connection Meetings. Please let us know right away if you did not hear from your students teacher!
Thank you for the great turn out at our Meet and Greet.
Reminder about our staggered start:
- Only 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students come to school on Monday, August 14.
- Only 1st and 2nd grade students come to school on Tuesday, August 15.
- All grades, including Kindergarten and PreK come on Wednesday, August 16. Remember this is early release for Kindergarten - 5th grade students. Dismissal will be at 1:45.
If you have any questions about how things work at Sagebrush, please refer to the family handbook: Sagebrush Family Handbook - Google Docs
Again, we are so excited for everyone to return to Sagebrush. Please let us know if you have any questions.
We will see you soon,
Chris
Important Dates
08/11 - Meet the Teachers (2:00 - 3:30 PM)
08/11 - Nurse is available for medication drop-off
08/11 - Meet and Greet social (starts at 3:30 PM)
Welcome back to school!
08/14 - Grades 3, 4 and 5 ONLY
08/15 - Grades 1 and 2 ONLY
05/16 - All Grades - Pre-K - 5
09/04 - NO SCHOOL! (Labor Day)
09/05 - Run 4 Funds "Fun Run" assembly
09/09 - CCSD Veteran & Military Appreciation Football Game
09/12 - Fun Run (parents / family welcome)
09/22 - Non-Contact Day (no school for students!)
Staggered Start Days!
On Monday, August 14, only grades 3, 4 and 5 attend. These grades will be OFF on Tuesday, 8/15/23, and return on Wednesday, 8/16/23 to finish out the week.
On Tuesday, August 15, only grades 1 and 2 attend.
On Wednesday, August 16, all grades Pre-K through 5th grade attend. Remember this is an early dismissal day for grades K-5.
Preschool Enrichment Enrollment is still OPEN
Preschool Enrichment - Parents can register for an optional, fee-based childcare program providing a quality experience for the other half of the Pre-Kindergarten day!
Pricing for the month is very reasonable.
These programs operate Monday-Thursday, 8:00-2:45.
Lunch is included!
IMPORTANT Cherry Creek School District Information!! Back to school Info for 23-24 School Year
CCSD Back to school Info for 23-24 School Year
Are you new to Cherry Creek Schools? Have you moved in the last 6 months? Take action now to make sure you’re ready for the 2023-24 school year!
1. New families! NOW is the time to enroll your child for the 2023-24 school year! We recommend new parents enroll as soon as possible to make sure you’re all set for next school year. Click here to enroll your student(s) today!:
https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/1145
2. Have you moved? If so, click here to ensure an updated address is on file for your student(s). Click here for address changes: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/13767
3. If you’ve been contacted by your school’s registrar, please follow up with them as it could be about important enrollment information for next year. If you have not recently moved and are currently enrolled and returning to CCSD in the fall, no action is required at this time.
Veteran and Military Appreciation Football Game
Please mark your calendars to join CCSD on Saturday, September 9, 2023, to celebrate our Military and Veterans.
This appreciation event will begin with a Military Luncheon (for veterans, military members & their families). From 12 - 2 PM.
Community celebration is from 2 - 5 PM.
The Football game Kick-off is at 6 PM.
All events will be at:
Legacy Stadium
26101 E. Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
For the full event information with a QR code, please click below:
Medication drop-off REMINDER!
Per Colorado Board of Health, all medications administered at school must be logged by the school nurse.
If your student will need medications stored in the school clinic, please plan to meet with the school nurse to have your medications logged.
Colorado Board of Health guidelines prohibit schools from storing medication that are not properly documented.
Please stop in as soon as possible to drop off your medications.
Please let me know any questions.
Thank you,
Angela Pesche, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Sagebrush Elementary
Clinic Phone: (720) 886-8310
Fax: (720) 886-8388
E-mail: apesche@cherrycreekschools.org
PLEASE - NO SHARED FOOD!!
Please read through this important information!
Due to student and faculty medical conditions and allergies, some life threatening, sharing of food is not allowed.
If you would like to bring in something for your child's birthday celebration, please bring in a non-food item.
Not sure what you can bring? Here is a list of suggestions:
- Glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces
- Pencils, pens, crayons or markers
- Bubbles
- Erasers or pencil toppers
- Mini Slinkies
- Whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers
- Bouncy balls
- Finger puppets or novelty toys
- Coins
- Spider rings
- Vampire fangs
- Mini notepads
- Playing cards
- Bookmarks
- Stickers
- Stencils
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all students and staff safe!
Before and After School Care is available!!
Our Sagebrush Before and After care is already open! You can start having your child come this week.
Sagebrush Before and After Care (B & A):
- Fantastic Staff
- Wide range of activities
- Reasonably priced coverage
Located right at Sagebrush Elementary:
Monday - Friday
6:30 - 7:50 AM
2:45 - 6 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
1:45 - 6 PM Wednesday
For more information call:
720-886-8370
Gail Bond, Director
SAVE THE DATE!! Run 4 Funds
This run supports programs at Sagebrush throughout the year.
The Fun Run will be held on September 12, 2023
Families are encouraged to attend and cheer on the runners!
After School Programs Coming SOON!!
Land Sharks
Chess Wizards!
Science Matters!
Creative Dance Kids - Hip-Hop
Girl Scouts
... and more!
Look for more information in next weeks newsletter!
We're Hiring!!
We currently have openings at Sagebrush for PARA professionals. This is your opportunity to potentially work at our amazing school.
Download the SAGEBRUSH APP!
You can see:
- News
- Notifications
- Calendars
- Submit an absence
- Staff
- Parent Resources
Please go to the Sagebrush website for more information:
Planning on Volunteering this school year?
Good news - you only need to complete the volunteer application once per school year, and it will meet the requirement to volunteer in all CCSD buildings.
Please click the link below for the application:
Information from PTCO
Sagebrush PTCO for 2023-2024
Back at the April 13th meeting, there were board elections for 2023-2034 school year.
2023-2024 Board:
Sam Grondorf and Holly Watt elected co-presidents
VICE PRESIDENT POSITION IS STILL OPEN
Andrea Herbert and Meaghan Cheeke for co-treasurers
Herdis Astwood and Heidi Cline co-secretaries
Please consider being a part of PTCO for next school year.
Questions for PTCO? Please email to:
Consider volunteering for PTCO!
PTCO meetings are listed on the Sagebrush calendar.
If you can not commit to being on the PTCO board, please consider volunteering to help with a specific event or two.
Reach out to PTCO for more information on how you can be involved:
SOS - Support Our School!
Did you know that you can support Sagebrush Elementary with purchases that you're already making?
There are vendors - such as Smile.Amazon and King Soopers - that will allow you to designate Sagebrush Elementary to get money for the school with every purchase you make.
Please go to the Sagebrush PTCO site for more information:
Our Vision
Sagebrush Elementary
Chris Powell-Principal
Dena McMurtry- Assistant Principal - 720-886-8304
Michele Cruz - Office Manager - 720-886-8303
Marisela Ramirez- Registrar- 720-886-8302
Attendance Secretary line - 720-886-8301
Angela Pesche - School Nurse- 720-886-8310
Attendance Line- 720-886-8395 or email us at sagattendance@cherrycreekschools.org
Gail Bond- Director of Before and After- 720-886-8370
Email: cpowell13@cherrycreekschools.org
Website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/sagebrush
Location: 14700 East Temple Place, Aurora, CO
Phone: 720-886-8300
English:
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