Message from the Principal
Dear Sagebrush Elementary Families,
What a fantastic first week of school it has been! I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you—students, parents, and staff—for making our return to school such a positive and energizing experience.
Students: I am incredibly proud of how you have started the year. You came in with smiles, ready to learn, and embraced the new routines and challenges with enthusiasm. Whether it was meeting new friends, diving into new subjects, or adjusting to a new grade, your excitement and dedication have been evident. Keep up the great work, and remember that each day is an opportunity to grow and achieve something new!
Families: Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement is crucial to your child’s success, and we are grateful for the strong community you help us build here at Sagebrush. Whether you’ve been helping with morning drop-offs, encouraging your child at home, or participating in school activities, your contributions make a difference.
Staff: I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our wonderful teachers and staff. Your commitment to our students’ learning and well-being has truly shone through this week. From setting up welcoming classrooms to delivering engaging lessons and ensuring a smooth start to the year, your hard work and dedication have set a positive tone for the year ahead.
As we move forward, let’s continue to work together to maintain this momentum. We have an exciting year ahead, full of learning opportunities, new experiences, and chances to build a strong, supportive community.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns as we continue this journey together. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way.
Thank you for making our first week back a success. I’m looking forward to all that we will accomplish together this school year!
Chris Powell
Principal
Important Dates
8/20 - PTCO Meeting (all families invited) 6:30 - 8 PM
8/21 - Grades K - 5 dismiss at 1:45 PM
8/26 - Hearing Screening (during school day)
8/28 - Grades K - 5 dismiss at 1:45 PM
8/29 - PTCO - SOS - Chick Fil A (5 PM - 8 PM)
8/30 - Coffee with the Principal (8-9 AM)
9/2 - NO SCHOOL (ALL GRADES)
9/4 - PTCO - Skate City (5 - 8 PM)
9/10 - Fun Run (schoolwide - all grades)
9/12 - PTCO Meeting (all families invited) 6:30 - 8 PM
9/19 - Back to School Night
9/20 - NON-CONTACT DAY - No School for Students
9/23 - Picture Day
9/4 - Fun Run Prize Day (students only)
9/27 - Coffee with the Principal (8 - 9 AM)
Community Gatherings are underway!!
We have held our first two community gatherings before school this week. Community gatherings are an optional opportunity for students to collect in the gym before school starts to get to know each other and staff members throughout the building. Activities include social/emotional themes, short videos or stories, shoutouts, celebrations and team-building games. Since this is a new activity, I wanted to make sure that everyone is aware of some important details.
- Any students arriving before 7:55 will go directly to the gym (Door 13) for the community gathering or cafeteria (Door 9) for breakfast.
- There are staff supervising in both spaces.
- Because of the large number of students arriving at the front of the building, all drop-offs need to occur in the parking lot, not the service delivery area by the dumpsters.
- Students arriving after 7:55 will go through Door 1 and head straight to class.
- Families are only able to enter the building by checking in at the office through Door 1.
Students and staff really seem to have enjoyed the gatherings so far as we work to build an even stronger school community.
Chris Powell
Principal
No playing on the playground from 2:45 - 3 PM (or 1:45 - 2 PM on Wednesdays)
To assist in dismissal each day, please do not have any kids playing on the playground. The playground will be closed every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:45 - 3 PM. The playground will be closed every Wednesday from 1:45 - 2 PM.
Once all students being dismissed are reunited with their guardians, the playground can be used.
We appreciate your help.
STUDENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL
Did you know that we have a lot of resources for students available after school?
These resources are also available over the summer!
Our Sagebrush kids website contains links for:
- Reading and Writing
- Math
- Science & Social Studies
- Additional learning sites
The student would go to the Sagebrush Elementary website, Students page:
https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=11468
When there, click on RESOURCES / LINKS.*
* Your student should be able to connect directly to this site. If your student does not automatically connect, they may need to enter their Cherry Creek email and password to access the webpage.
PTCO information will be sent out at least every other week.
Please click on the link to read our newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/rydwt
Thank you,
From your Sagebrush PTCO
Sagebrush PTCO
14700 East Temple Place
Aurora, CO 80015
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