Jag Tracks

Hello RCE Parents....

We are so very excited to have our students with us every day, and would once again like to THANK YOU for all of the support you have provided to your students and school! The students would not have made the growth they did without your support!

The students had a wonderful time this week with some fun and engaging activities; on Wednesday we had our Hat and Popcorn day, also, our classes celebrated Valentine's Day, this was chance for our students to express their appreciation for the friendships they have made with their classmates

Just a reminder that this coming weekend is Presidents' Day Weekend, we will be closed Friday and Monday. Please enjoy your long Presidents’ Day weekend and we will see all our students back on Tuesday, February 20th. As always, we are ever grateful for your support.

Regards,

Mr. Michael J Seefried, Principal

mobile: 720-453-7325

email: mseefried@esdk12.org

The PTCO's annual Butter Braid Pastries fundraiser is back! All proceeds go directly to assist with funding the activities at the school and support the classroom teachers. We earn about 35-40% profit on every item we sell. Please let your friends and family know so they can support our school community and stock up on these delicious pastries. You can order directly on-line, CLICK HERE. The fundraiser will go until Tuesday, February 27th. The highest selling class from primary and intermediate will win a class party. Thank you for helping make this fundraiser a success! Please feel free to contact Sarah Siekierski, with any questions and/or if you need help placing an order: ssiekierski@esdk12.org

On Monday, March 4, 2024, we invite our parents of preschool children for the 2024-2025 school year to join us for classroom visits and registration information. Classroom visits will be from 4:30-5:00pm, in our preschool classrooms, and registration will be from 5:00-6:00pm in the library. STUDENTS ENTERING PRESCHOOL FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR MUST BE 3 OR 4 YEARS OLD BY OCTOBER 1, 2024. Also, Llan Barkley, the Executive Director/Council Coordinator for the Elbert County Early Childhood Council will help families with the Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) registration.

We have such amazing staff at Running Creek Elementary. Each week we spotlight a staff member with our "Meet the Staff". You will find the information on our Facebook Page and in our weekly newsletter. This week's staff member is: Carla Robledo. Please click on her name or the picture to read about her.

The registration Window for NEW students to RCE opened on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The window for RETURNING students to RCE will open on Monday, July 1, 2024 for online registration.

Please note that students must be 5 years old by October 1, 2024 to enroll for this coming school year. In order to complete your registration, you will need:

• Birth Certificate (Issued by the State)
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency (Utility Bill, Deed of Trust, Warranty Deed, Rental Agreement)
• Supplemental forms (online)

CLICK HERE to start the on-line registration. If you have any questions or need assistance to access Parent Portal, please contact Paula Burke, RCE registrar.

• Email: pburke@esdk12.org
• Phone: 303.646.1804

Thank you to everyone for the donations, we are still are in need of more.

As we strive to continue to provide a positive and nourishing environment for our students, we are excited to announce a snack donation drive. We kindly invite you to contribute by donating snacks that will be shared among the students. If you are interested in participating please consider donating 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!

5th Grade working on their math lesson!

• Feb 16 – NO SCHOOL – PD Day
• Feb 19 – NO SCHOOL - Holiday
• March 1 – 2nd Grade Music Program
• March 4 to 8: Read Across America
• March 8 – PTCO Movie Night
  
• March 13 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
• March 13 – Hat/Popcorn Day
• March 15 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break begins

The community events listed below were submitted by non-profit and local organizations to keep your family updated about opportunities in the community. Running Creek Elementary School does not sponsor or endorse these activities. Please contact the specified organization for additional details. Click on the flyer to enlarge.

Our school 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 this year. Our next drill will be on Wednesday, February 21, it will be a Fire Drill. Please refer to the SRP handout for more information - CLICK HERE.

Try our interactive menus and smart phone app! Our interactive Menus allow parents and students the following features:

• Hovering over a menu item will show nutrient data
• Ingredient information for certain menu items
  
• Allergen filter and identification
  

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