HPE Weekly Update 5/11/2025

Happy lifelong learners. Passionate and positive in every way!

💐 Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and those who fulfill the role of mom within our Harris Park Elementary family! Today, we celebrate the incredible love, dedication, and nurturing spirit you bring into your children's lives and to our school community. Thank you for all you do — today and every day. We wish you a day full of love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

🕒 Scholars Unlimited Has Ended

Just a reminder: Scholars Unlimited wrapped up last week. Students who participated in the program now need to be picked up at 2:50 PM each day.

💻 Chromebook Return

All school-issued Chromebooks, bags, and chargers are now due back to Harris Park. Please ensure your child returns these items as soon as possible for end-of-year check-in and inventory. Unreturned items may result in a fine, so timely return is greatly appreciated!

🤝 Final PTA Meeting – Tuesday, May 13

We invite you to our final PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 13 at 4:00 PM.
Interested in attending? Please email Ms. Perila at lperila@wps.org.

🎫 Skate City Summer Fun Passes On Sale: May 6–22

You can now purchase a Skate City Summer Card for just $5! ✨ With this card, admission to any regular public skating session is only $1 (instead of $8). 🛼 Let’s keep our kids active and having fun all summer long!

☀️ Field Day – Monday, May 19

🕛 Field Day Hours: 12:00–1:30 PM

Field Day is almost here! Join us on Monday, May 19 for an afternoon of fun. Note: This is also an early release day.

🍧 Kona Ice will be on-site! HPE will provide each student with a $2.00 coupon. A small Kona costs $5.00. Families who would like to send additional money can send $3.00 with their child.

Please give the money to your child’s teacher for safekeeping until the Kona station.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are welcome to attend, rotate through stations, and cheer on their children.

💙 We love our Harris Park students. Let’s make it a great week!

This year's average daily attendance goal is

Last week's average daily attendance was

Tuesday, May 13

• 4:00-4:45 BAAC / PTA Meeting, Library

Monday, May 19

• 12:00 - 1:30 Field Day
• 7:35-1:40 Early Release Day, student pick up at 1:40 PM

Thursday, May 22

• 1:45-2:30 Reading Partners Celebration
  

Friday, May 23

• Final Day of School for 2024-2025
• 1:00-2:30 5th Grade Continuation and Music Performance, gym

Breakfast: 8:00am - 9:00am

• Westminster High School
• Westminster Swim and Fitness

Lunch: Monday through Thursday 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Orchard Crossing Apartments
• Alto Apartments
• Zuni Apartments
• Orchard Park Academy

Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Westminster Park and Recreation
• Westminster Swim and Fitness
• Westminster High School

🕰️ 2025–2026 School Hours

📞 School Office Hours

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🏫 Student Building Access

• Morning Drop-Off: between 7:15 and 7:25 AM

• Afternoon Pick-Up: by 2:50 PM

🗓️ Student Schedule

• Mondays (All Grades): 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
  Every Monday is early release—perfect for afternoon appointments!

• Tuesday through Friday Preschool: 7:25 AM – 1:40 PM

• Tuesday through Friday Kindergarten through 5th: 7:25 AM – 2:40 PM

🚗 Early Pick-Up Guidelines

• Only adults listed in the student’s portal may pick up.
• A valid photo ID is required.
• On Early Release Mondays:
• Students must be picked up by 1:00 PM.
• No early pick up between 1:00 PM and dismissal.

• On Regular School Days (Tues–Friday):
• Students must be picked up by 2:00 PM.
• No early pick up between 2:00 PM and dismissal.

Wednesday, August 13

• First Day of School for grades K through 5

Thursday, August 14

• First Day of School for preschool

Every Monday is Early Release

• 7:25–1:30 PM Hours for ALL students PK-5
• Every Monday will be early release—great for afternoon appointments!

Friday, August 29

• Picture Day

Monday, September 1

• No School, Holiday

Monday, September 8

• No School

Tuesday, September 9

• 4:00-4:45 PTA/BAAC Meeting

Wednesday, September 10

• 1:30-2:15 2nd graders - Wish for Wheels

Fall Spirit Week

• Monday, September 29 - Tourist Day
• Tuesday, September 30 - Super Hero Day
• Wednesday, Octber 1 - Fall Colors
• 12:45-2:15 Fall Festival / Mini Field Day hosted by Title
• Thursday, October 2 - Career Day
• Friday, October 3 - PJ Day

Tuesday, October 14

• Picture retake day
• 4:00-4:45 PTA/BAAC Meeting

Monday, October 27

• 3:15-5:15 Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences
• 3:15-5:15 Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, October 28

• 3:15-5:15 Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences
• 3:15-5:15 Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, October 29

• 3:15-5:15 Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences
• 3:15-5:15 Scholastic Book Fair

Thursday, October 30

• No School

Friday, October 31

• No School

Tuesday, November 11

• No School, Holiday

Tuesday, November 18

• 4:00-4:45 PTA/BAAC Meeting

Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28

• No School, Holiday

Tuesday, December 2

• 3:00-5:15 Holiday Gift Shop, Library

Wednesday, December 3

• 3:00-5:15 Holiday Gift Shop, Library

Thursdsay, December 4

• 3:00-5:15 Holiday Gift Shop, Library

Tuesday, December 9

• 4:00-4:45 PTA/BAAC Meeting

Winter Spirit Week

• Monday, December 15 - Mittens Monday, wear warm mittens/gloves, scarves, hats
• Tuesday, December 16 - Twinkle Tuesday, wear bright and flashy / light up clothing
• Wednesday, December 17 - Wacky Sweater Wednesday
• Thursday, December 18 - Thermal Thursday - wear flannel
• Friday, December 19 - Snug as a Bug in a Rug Friday - wear PJs (no blankets or stuffed animals)

Monday, December 22 - Tuesday January 6

• No School, holiday

Wednesday, January 7

• Students return to school

For the 2025-2026 school year, enrollment opens on December 11, 2024.

Families who live in-district

Click here to view the in-district enrollment page.

Who should register for In-District enrollment?

• Families who live in our district boundaries and want to continue at their same WPS school for the next academic year.

• Families who live in our district boundaries and need to choose a new WPS school because their student has reached the highest grade level at their current school. (Example- 8th graders who need to choose a high school or 5th graders who need to choose a middle school or PK-8).

• Families who live in our district boundaries and want to switch their student from one WPS school to another.

• Families who live in our district boundaries and want to enroll their student(s) for the first time in a WPS school.

Families who live out-of-district

Click here to view the out-of-district enrollment page.

Application Process

Each year, Westminster Public Schools accepts School Choice applications during two separate open enrollment windows. At the end of each enrollment window, WPS will complete a review of the student’s education records to determine the student’s enrollment eligibility, including residency, appropriate grade level placement, and programmatic enrollment criteria. This review will also help the District determine whether the choice school(s) can meet the student’s educational needs.

General Information

• Approval of School Choice enrollment is based on available space, programming, and staffing at the requested school. When the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, students will be selected by a random selection lottery. Each School Choice window will have its own capacity limits by school.
• When an in-district resident student has been enrolled in any school under the School Choice program, that school becomes the “school of attendance” through the highest grade offered at the school.
• Out-of-district resident students must apply for a School Choice space on an annual basis.
• Students enrolled in a school rather than their district-designated neighborhood school are responsible for their own transportation. If space is available on an existing transportation route, parents/guardians may apply for the district’s ridership program.
• In addition to space and program availability at the selected school, enrollment may be denied based on attendance/truancy and/or behavior.
• Applicants for School Choice enrollment are initially accepted without regard to educational disability. However, if an accepted student has an IEP or Section 504 plan, the District will request a copy during the registration process, which occurs after acceptance but before enrollment. The District will use the IEP or Section 504 plan to determine whether the requested school can meet the requirements of the current IEP or 504 plan with existing staff and program elements. If not, an IEP or Section 504 team will be convened to determine whether the student can receive a free, appropriate, public education (“FAPE”) in the requested school notwithstanding the limitations at that school. If the IEP or Section 504 team determines the student cannot be provided FAPE in the requested school, then enrollment will be denied.
• Denial decisions about School Choice enrollment may not be appealed.

It is very important that we have current contact information for every parent or guardian. We use multiple methods to communicate with our Harris Park families. The primary way we communicate with you is through Sunday phone calls and emails. You will also receive a monthly newsletter by email. Teachers will use Class Dojo, email, and phone calls. Our office team will primarily use phone calls.

Please be sure that we have current phone numbers and email addresses for you. The best way to update your contact information is through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. If you need assistance with your Parent Portal, please call 303-428-1721. We can provide you with your user name and reset your password for you.

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B: Brain & Body Posture: Focus and think. Sit up nice and straight.

E: Eye Contact: Eyes on the action. Track the speaker.

S: Speech: Know when to talk and when to listen.

T: Tone: Be Respectful and speak clearly.

Safety: Personal safety and safety for others.

Teamwork: Leadership of self, in small groups, & with peers.

Attitude: Positive scholastic and can-do-it attitudes.

Respect: Of your space, classroom, school, yourself & others.

★Responsibility: Personal, academic, and for the school.

Email: nmills@wps.org
Website: https://harrispark.wps.org/
Location: 4300 West 75th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Phone: 303-428-1721
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Twitter: @WPSNewsNow

Happy lifelong learners. Passionate and positive in every way!