Jag Tracks
Running Creek Elementary
Principal Message.....
Hello RCE Parents:
Welcome back! I hope you and your family enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating Fall Break. As we dived back into the school year this week, we’re excited to continue building on the energy and growth we’ve seen so far. Our staff is eager to support our students as they engage in new challenges and opportunities, and we’re grateful for your continued partnership in making RCE a vibrant and thriving community.
We’re so proud of our three amazing Elbert County Wrangler teams, with many of our own RCE students, heading to the playoffs! Wishing you all the best of luck and lots of fun on game day! Here’s the playoff schedule:
🏈 Playoff Game Schedule:
- 1st-2nd Grade Team: 11:00 AM at Challenger Park, Parker
- 4th Grade Team: 3:00 PM at Bayou Gulch Park, Parker
- 7th Grade Team: 1:00 PM at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock
Go Wranglers! We’re cheering you on all the way!
We also wanted to let you know about a recent adjustment to our Specials schedule and to introduce our new art teachers, who will be joining the RCE family. We are so excited to welcome Andrea Barnette and Ashlee Johnson to the team – WELCOME! With this change, we look forward to continuing to offer our students a rich creative experience in art. Thank you for your flexibility and support as we make these updates. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to welcome our new art teachers!
Kind regards,
Mr. Michael Seefried, Principal
Email: mseefried@esdk12.org
Phone: 303-646-1803
Meet the Staff.....
We have such an amazing staff at Running Creek Elementary. Each week we "spotlight" a staff member. This week, our spotlight shines on Mrs Lydia Edson, the new RCE Health Clerk. Click on her picture or CLICK HERE to discover more about her outstanding contributions to our school community.
Halloween/Fall Activities.....
The holiday of Halloween is fast approaching and we are preparing at Running Creek Elementary School for a safe and healthy day with our students on Thursday, October 31st. The regular schedule will be followed throughout the day and students need to come ready to be involved in learning activities. We aim to ensure that ALL students and staff members feel comfortable throughout the day with the attire and behavior of all persons on school grounds. To accomplish this objective, we request your assistance and cooperation on some important details.
- Kindergarten to 5th Grade students can dress in costume at 2:00pm for the parade.
- Please choose a costume that does not reflect violence. Inappropriate “props” such as blood, plastic swords, guns, knives, and weapons of any kind are not allowed. Please save them for supervised activities at home.
- Face paint/Masks that makes them unrecognizable are saved for outside of school.
- Students must wear shoes that are appropriate for school.
- The school is not responsible for costumes that are torn or damaged while at school.
- Students are encouraged to have a comfortable alternative in their backpack in case they can no longer tolerate the costume.
- Parents who do not want their children to participate in these parties may arrange to pick them up prior to the scheduled activity or choose to have them participate in an alternative activity provided for them at the school.
- Parents are invited to come see the Parade at 2:00pm on October 31st.
Please discuss the guidelines with your child(ren). We want to thank you for making this day an exciting one for all to remember and enjoy!
Snacks and Water Bottles
Please remember to have your child bring a water bottle to school, they can refill them at the water stations throughout the school.
Thank you to everyone that was able to donate snacks that will be shared among the students. If you are interested in donating any snack items such as individually packaged snacks, granola bars, fruit snacks, or any other non-perishable school friendly snacks, please send and/or bring snacks to the main office. We appreciate your support!
Veteran's Day Assembly
We would like to recognize RCE family members who have served or are currently serving in the military by inviting them to our Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday, November 11th at 8:00am. Please fill out the form below for each Veteran/Active Duty member you are honoring, even if they aren't able to attend so they can be included in the slide show. We look forward to honoring those who are able to come in person and invite them to stay for some coffee and pastries as we celebrate them! Please provide entries by the end of the day Monday, November 4th. CLICK HERE or the picture for the FORM.
Safety Drills at RCE.....
RCE has adopted The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol. We will be practicing one evacuation (fire) drill each month, one lockdown drill each semester, and one secure drill and one shelter (tornado) drill. Please refer to the SRP handout for information – CLICK HERE
Upcoming Events.....
- Oct 31 - Halloween Parade
- Nov 5 - Election Day
- Nov 6 - 1st Grade to Botanical Gardens at Cherry Creek
- Nov 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly
- Nov 13 - World Kindness Day
- Nov 18 - RCE Food Drive Begins
- Nov 20 - Hat & Popcorn Day
- Nov 21 - PTCO/SAC/DAC Meetings
- Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL
Running Creek Elementary
Email: mseefried@esdk12.org
Website: www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/RCE
Location: 900 South Elbert Street, Elizabeth, CO, USA
Phone: 303-646-4620
Facebook: facebook.com/RCE.ESD