PCK Weekly Newsletter

Welcome back from our extended spring break! We hope all our families enjoyed the extra days and beautiful sunshine.

In February, the School Accountability Committee (SAC) asked PCK families to provide feedback using three mini surveys. Topics included Community and Communication, Safety and Security, and After School Activities. Approximately one-third of PCK families responded and provided valuable comments. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and provide thoughtful insight. Over the next few weeks, the SAC will review the survey results and comments and will share their recommendations in upcoming newsletters. The survey results are included below.

As a charter school family, please inform yourself about HB24-1363. Below is a link to the League of Charter School's information to learn more.

Don't miss out on our Spring Chess Club! Currently there are only 4 students signed up and we need 10 to run the class.

Mondays April 1st - May 13 from 3:15 - 4:15pm

The upcoming state mandated testing, Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS), is scheduled throughout the month of April for students in 3rd - 8th grade.

The testing schedule varies across grade levels:

• 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will test over two weeks, from April 2nd - April 4th and April 9th - April 11th, in the mornings.
• 6th grade will test April 2nd - 4th.
• 7th and 8th grade will test April 9th - 11th and 8th grade will also test April 16th -18th.

You can reference the full schedule by clicking here.

CMAS testing is important to our school. The results tell us whether we are providing each one of our students with the best possible education and help us to make necessary data driven decisions for all of our students. Student results also allow us to analyze and fine tune our delivery in order to serve each student better. We want to provide the best education for our students!

Please partner with us by encouraging your students to give their best effort, work hard, and not stress about their final results. We always appreciate it if you try to schedule medical appointments around testing schedules and provide your child with a good breakfast before coming to school.

Parents, THANK YOU for the generous donation of snacks for our hard working students during testing!

Thank you to the MANY volunteers who helped make Pi Day a success! From sending in pies to serving pie for hours, we are so thankful for your help. We could not have done this without you!

On April 8th, a partial solar eclipse will be affecting the Colorado sky from 11:30 to 1:30. This will be the last solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States until 2044. It will be quite an experience for our students. We are embracing this natural phenomenon and using it as a hands-on learning experience about solar eclipses. Prior to the eclipse teachers will be educating your student(s) about the science behind the eclipse and the importance of wearing approved viewing glasses during the event. Since it takes place during recess time for our students, we will have a viewing station at recess where students can wear glasses to view the eclipse.

We need VOLUNTEERS on April 8th to help pass out glasses and educate the students during recess. Please use the sign up below to come support our students and share in the magic and wonder.

After Spring Break, DCSD nutrition services will no longer be serving chocolate milk. The kids will have two options of white milk, fat free and 1%. There is also a water fountain in the lunchroom that kids can drink from or please send your kids with a water bottle to refill.

JOIN US IN THE LUNCHROOM! We welcome lunchroom volunteers!

The lunch period is from 10:40-1:00 pm.

The board is thrilled to report that they've narrowed their selection to two outstanding candidates. They are now engaged in thorough deliberations to determine the best fit.

They are excited about the caliber of applicants they've received and are confident they'll make a selection that aligns with the shared values and vision of PCK. Please feel free to contact the board if you have questions

Join the PCK Board of Directors: Shape the Future of Our School

At PCK, our board of directors serves as the guiding force behind our policies and principles. Comprised of dedicated parents like you, they are responsible for the governance of the school, the development of positive community relations, and the preservation of PCK's mission and vision. The board is accountable to teachers, parents, students, and the community for maintaining the intent of the Charter.

Currently, seven passionate parents sit on the board, each elected by the PCK community to serve three-year terms. To maintain our vibrant community and uphold our values, we encourage all interested parents to consider submitting a letter of intent.

If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to PCK's journey, please submit the following:

1. Letter of Intent: Include why you are interested in joining the board and relevant experience and/or skill sets
2. Brief Biography: Include why you chose PCK
3. Photo of Yourself

Please submit the items above to lchurch@ckcs.net by April 9th. Mark your calendars for the elections on April 16th.

For more information, including board bylaws, please visit the Board page on our website.

• Help with check-in at the Gala - 5:15-6:15
  
• Help with the wine toss game - 5:15-6:30
• Help with setting up - two opportunities available - One on Friday, April 12th at 9am, and one on Saturday, April 13th at 9am.

Get your Gala tickets now before they go up in price or sell out! This year's Masquerade Gala and Auction will be at The Inverness Hilton Hotel on April 13th starting at 5:30. Come dressed to impress in semi formal-formal attire. Masks are optional.

It is almost time to elect a new board for the PTA. Please reach out if you are interested in a board position for the next term. Details regarding timing will be discussed at upcoming PTA meetings over the next couple of months. The positions of president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary will be open. Joining the PCK PTA is a great way to get more involved at school and give back to our amazing PCK community. The next PTA meeting is April 17th at 6:00pm in the Middle School Commons. Come check out a meeting! Please reach out to ckcspta@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like more information.

Save the Date!

When: Friday, April 19 @ 5 p.m. in the PCK Events Center

What: Colorado Themed Escape Room and Bingo Extravaganza

Cost: $25/pair + $5 for each additional son

Payment accepted via Venmo @ckcspta (tax exempt - do not select goods/services) comment son name/grade)

🍪Thank you Kelly Anderson for the amazing cookies!

Thank you to Pradeep Boyilla, John Natoli, and Craig Neuman for being our Safety Dads this week. Our students love having dads here making sure our perimeter is secure, helping with lunch and recess, and assisting with other activities as needed. Dads can stay two shifts or for the whole day. Select the Button below to learn more about being a Safety Dad or to sign up.