Weekly Update
October 4, 2024
The Funnest of Runs
Team Shaffer!
Today we participated in our annual PTA fundraiser, the Fun Run! After spending a beautiful October day cheering for our students, I have a few thoughts I'd like to share:
- By my math, our student body (collectively) ran at least 1,916,000 feet which is equivalent to 362.88 miles. That is about the distance to Santa Fe, NM. All that to say, our students did some serious work today.
- As a community, we have raised a little more than $76,000 with time still remaining for our fundraiser. I am floored by the involvement and generosity of this community. Our PTA continues to facilitate opportunities for the Shaffer Community to participate, and time and time you, as members of Team Shaffer, continue to show up. Thank you. I can't wait to see how students will benefit from your gifts.
- Today was another "...and then" moment for me. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I think I'm at the pinnacle of Shaffer's greatness "and then" something else happens and I see another reason why I'm so proud to be principal of this place. For those of you who came, thank you. For those of you that couldn't make our Fun Run, it was a party. Music. Bubbles. Cheering people. Bad dancing. It was great and all of it was to celebrate our students. Students at Shaffer are celebrated and are fortunate enough to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Thank you for being so willing to participate with us for these kids.
It's a great day to be a Pioneer!
Ben Kellerman
Principal - Shaffer Elementary
ben.kellerman@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-0596
IG - @shafferelementary
End of Day Pick Up
We, the Shaffer Community, have been asked by District Transportation to do a few things to expedite bus departure time as well as in ensure student safety:
- If you are parking in the front lot during pick up time, please be aware of when the buses are pulling away. We nearly had a few accident last week as cars tried to pull out in between buses.
- Please do not park all the way up to the corners of Sangre de Cristo and the bus loop. It is difficult for the buses to make that turn, and when buses have to do 4 point turns, it increases the chances of people get hurt and cars getting hit.
Thank you to your continued effort to ensure the safety of our students!
Sign Up Now for Morning Announcements
One of the best opportunities provided by Shaffer is that students are given opportunities for authentic leadership. There are still openings for Morning Announcer, Stand Up Comic, and Lunch Choice Captain! Sign-up for student leadership jobs can be found on the Shaffer Elementary website under "Student Leadership Roles". Click on the "Sign Up Now!" icon to sign up for the leadership position your child is most interested in.
Fun Run!
There is still time to give!
Fun Run donations will be accepted through the weekend! This week was insanely successful regarding our fund raising efforts. As mentioned above, we have raised over $76,000 and have a 98% participation rate. We appreciate everything this community has done and continues to do. If you have family or friends that want to give, please let them know our final day is Sunday.
Thank you!
Picture Retakes Tuesday, October 22,2024
Retake day is quickly approaching.
If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, Dorian Studio will be taking pictures at your school again soon. Do not miss out on ordering pictures of your student. Orders may be placed online by searching for your school name at mydorian.com and selecting the green Order button next to your school retake day event. Online orders are available up to 4 days after retake day. If you already ordered and want a new picture taken please be sure to return your original picture packet to the photographer on retake day.
Homecoming at Chatfield Senior High
PTA Corner
Opportunity to Help!
Hi Shaffer Families!
Please help us fill up the bellies of our beloved staff during late night conferences. Endurance is key! Sign up here to contribute to a potluck soup/chili dinner on Tuesday night and pizza dinner on Wednesday night. PTA will be providing the pizzas, but we would sure appreciate sides, drinks and desserts.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!