Northridge Elementary Weekly Blast

March Dates:

10-14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

17-21 - Spring Break

26 - 2nd Grade Aesop Play

28 - Principal Hiring - Feedback Session

• 4:30-5:15 p.m. - PTO/SAC, Community Meeting (open to all) at NRE

April Dates:

4 - Popcorn Friday

4 - PTO Auction @ Candeeland

16 - PTO General Assembly (all are welcome)

24 - Wellness Night

25 - No school / Teacher Comp Day

28 - No School/Professional Development

30 - SAC Meeting

Conferences are the week of March 10-14th.

Please use this document to access the links to sign up for a meeting time.

We would like to inform you that the community meeting with Ian Wells, Executive Director of Schools West Highlands Ranch Region, which is part of the principal hiring process, has been rescheduled. The new date for the meeting is Friday, March 28 from 4:30PM to 5:15PM in the NRE Library.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with this change. This meeting will be an important opportunity to share insights and we hope to see you there.

Congratulations to our 3rd/4th Grade Battle of the Books team!

They are the Highlands Ranch Champions!

Congrats NRE Blueberries!

They will compete once more in the DCSD Finals next week!

Wish them luck!

CMAS Testing will be held April 7th - April 24th 2024 for all 3rd-6th graders.

Students in grades 3-6 will take both the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math tests. 5th graders will take the Science test in addition to ELA and Math. It is important to be aware of these dates and plan accordingly to minimize disruptions to the testing schedule due to student absences for appointments, etc.

Testing schedules, additional details and forms are posted on the NRE website.

https://nre.dcsdk12.org/state_mandated_testing

To excuse your student from CMAS testing please complete this form:

State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian

If you have questions about state testing please reach out to your child's teacher or our School Assessment Coordinator Vicki Askey vmaskey@dcsdk12.org.

As you probably know by now, the Highlands Ranch region will be consolidating some schools effective the 26-27 school year. The information will be coming out soon about what schools are impacted. If you want to learn more about this please visit the district's Growth and Decline website.

This district is working on a Strategic Plan to guide our district into the future. They want your feedback. Please consider taking a few minutes to complete the survey linked here.

Nutrition Services will be holding three regional parent forums to learn more about our department, the programs we offer, and the reasons behind our work. We will be hosting three evening sessions across the district in March and April. These sessions will provide an opportunity for thoughtful discussion, feedback, and questions about our program.

Please share this RSVP form with your parents as registration is limited to 50 participants per forum.

PTO In Action

Lost & Found Clean Up

Last call for winter coats in the lost and found! The coats in the photo below are unclaimed items from the beginning of the school year through January. If your child lost a jacket, please zoom in to check. To claim it, email PTOpresidentNRE@gmail.com to schedule a time. Items lost since February 10 are on the Lost and Found rack near the art room/kindergarten classrooms. Stop by anytime to reclaim them!

Upcoming Events

Teacher Appreciation & Conference Week: Show Your Support!

Next week during conference week, NRE families can show appreciation to teachers and staff by donating food/treats or volunteering for setup/cleanup. Check the SignUp Genius for details on how to help. Thank you, NRE staff, for everything you do!

Join Us for Family Night & Silent Auction at Candeeland – April 4th!

Mark your calendars in SHARPIE and HIGHLIGHTER for the Candeeland Kids Northridge Night and our annual Silent Auction on Friday, April 4th from 5-8:30pm! This exciting event is a major fundraiser for the school and is sure to be the highlight of the spring.

Candeeland will be closed to the public, and the entire venue will be reserved for Northridge Families. Enjoy a buffet dinner, open play, organized games, and tons of fun with friends. Don’t miss the Silent Auction in the Candeeland Party Room (also available online), featuring incredible items like a 3-month family membership to Legacy Martial Arts, a Kona Ice Truck Party, VIP parking, and more!

All profits benefit the NRE PTO, and you can purchase family tickets on the Candeeland website. Stay tuned for flyers in Thursday folders, and visit the provided link for more details and to register. PTO is also accepting donations—contact ptovicepresidentnre@gmail.com for more info.

Want to Join the PTO Board?

It's a great way to get involved at NRE! We have open positions for Secretary, Treasurer, and possibly others for the 2025/2026 school year. Board terms run from April to April. Interested? Contact Amber at PTOpresidentNRE@gmail.com to learn more. It's a rewarding way to give back to our community!

Ongoing Impact: Year - Round Fundraisers

Pride Rock

Paint the Rock to recognize birthdays or other special occasions for $20.

• To make a reservation, you must FIRST signup here

• Submit $20 through MySchoolBucks or by check. Happy painting!

King Soopers Rewards

Enroll into the King Soopers rewards program - every time you shop at King Soopers Northridge will receive a small donation! Please read the program enrollment directions in the flier below.

Restaurant Nights

Kona Ice – March 14th - After School

MOD Pizza - March 17th All Day

3622 E Highlands Ranch Pkwy

Volunteer Opportunities

Conference Week Help - help setup/clean up the staff lounge during the week of March 10.

Paint the Rock - PTO is looking for volunteers to paint the rock for families using this paid service. Funds support NRE PTO. Interested? Email PTOtreasurerNRE@gmail.com.

Dear Northridge Community,

This week’s letter is a bit shorter than usual since we've been busy gearing up for conferences and spring break. With all the preparation, there hasn’t been quite as much happening around school—but we do have something BIG to celebrate!

A huge congratulations to our 3rd & 4th grade Battle of the Books team! They won the Highlands Ranch Semi-Finals and then went on to win the Highlands Ranch FINALS on Tuesday night! Now, they’re advancing to the District Finals on Wednesday. Way to go, team! We are incredibly proud of you and sending lots of luck your way!

Tonight is the PTO Family Dance, and I couldn’t be more excited! I hope you’re all planning to join in the fun—I even wore my dancing shoes so I can "dance all night to the best song ever!" It’s sure to be a fantastic evening for everyone.

We are gathering boxes of cereal to help “Knock Out Hunger”! Once all donations are collected, we will line the boxes down the hallway and create a giant domino effect to symbolize the impact of our efforts.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already contributed! So far, we have about 40 boxes, but we’d love to collect enough to stretch all the way down the hall.

Donations will be accepted until Friday, March 14th, so if you’d like to participate, there’s still time to help us make a difference!

On a personal note, I had a blast skiing last weekend with my friend from Texas. It’s funny how you think you're a bad skier… until you ski with someone who only skis once a year! She was a great sport, even if she did leave with a few extra bruises. And no, I didn’t manage to convince her to move here—yet!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Smiles,

Erin

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