High Plains Elementary

Friends and Families of High Plains,

As we head into Spring Break next week, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. I hope this break provides a chance for rest, time with family, and moments to recharge.

When we return, we’ll be entering an important stretch of the school year. In April, our students will be participating in CMAS testing, and before we know it, we’ll be in the final sprint toward the last days of school. This is always a busy and exciting time, filled with learning, growth, and celebrations of all that our students have accomplished.

Please note that CMAS testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will take place between April 7-April 25th. Specified schedules will come from grade level teachers closer to the testing start date. Students need to be at school on time each day and have had breakfast (either at home or school) by 8am as testing begins early. If you are opting your student out of testing, please complete this by going to your PowerSchool Parent Portal and selecting State Assessment Exemptions.

Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed and ready for the home stretch!

Best,

Robert Romero

Principal, High Plains Elementary

• Beginning Monday, Feb 3rd, we will no longer be signing students out early at the front office after 2:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:30 on Wednesdays. If you need to pick your student up early for an appointment, please plan accordingly.
• Attendance Line: 720-554-3637, please be sure to call if your student will be absent.
• Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the my.cherrycreekschools Parent Portal so you will receive important weather and emergency updates from CCSD. Verify and/or update your information at my.cherrycreekschools.org.
• Our school website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/highplains
• Please do not use the loop in front of the school for student pick-up or drop-off. This space is reserved for ride-shares and buses. The loop on the west side of the school is for student pick-up and drop-off.
• Please do not allow students to play on the playground or field after school
• Before & Aftercare (GTG) needs access to the playgrounds and field after school.
• They are not able to be in spaces with non registered students, it is a violation with their licensing.
• No Dogs on Campus!
• While we love our furry friends, please do not bring dogs on school property
• Please see breakfast and lunch menus here

• 3/17 - 3/21 - Spring Break (No School, Main Office Closed)
• 3/25 - Class Pictures
• 3/26 - Cherry Creek Feeder PASS Meeting (District Led), CCHS
• 4/4 - High Plains Spring Fling (Family Dance)
• 4/23 - High Plains Family Culture, Show and Tell
• 4/24 - School Accountability Meeting

Share your photos for the yearbook

Did you snap a photo at or around school this year? Anything fun from fall festivities, Trunk-or-Treat, the book fair? Please share them with our yearbook coordinator!

Simply email your photos to: highplainsyearbookphotos@gmail.com

Parents - we need you to make sure your household information is updated in our school directory, Membership Toolkit! Please log into membership toolkit and update your family information, what contact info you want in the directory, and your child's teacher. This will ensure families can reach you through the school directory, that you receive HP PTCO updates (events, reminders, etc.) and that you'll receive messages from your room parents for teacher celebrations, class parties, and more. Check out the attached flyer for more information on how you can update your information and stay in the loop!

If you have questions or events you'd like to add, contact us at HighPlainsPTCO@gmail.com.

Quick and easy ways to donate to High Plains, visit the below links and start giving!

• Minted use code FUNDRAISEHIGHPLAINS *NEW this year*
• American Furniture Warehouse *NEW this year*
• King Soopers
• Box Tops
• Spirit Wear - Stock up on Spirit Wear- shirts, hoodies, sweatpants that share some Hawk spirit! Order year round and it's shipped directly to you!
• Milk Caps for Mooola

• PTCO Events Calendar can be found here
• Want to connect with someone? Our school directory can be found here
• School Lunch Calendar/Menu can be found here

A big thank you to Christofferson Commercial Builders, Inc. for supporting High Plains Elementary!