Greetings Cougar Nation,

We've successfully wrapped up our state testing for this year, except for a few makeup tests. A huge thank you to all the families who worked with us to ensure their students were here and on time for these important assessments. State testing was just the first step in our end-of-year assessment schedule.

Next up, our K-5 students will be taking the end-of-year DIBELS assessments, while our 2-5 graders will be taking the STAR/MAPS assessments. These are local assessments that give us important information to guide our teaching decisions and help us make recommendations for summer school, if needed. Your continued support in ensuring your child is present and punctual at school is greatly appreciated. Every minute of instruction counts as we work to equip our students with the skills they need for the next grade level.

Please take a moment to read through the Community Connect newsletter for all the latest updates and events. Our Spring Showcase is happening this week, and we'd love to see you there to join in the fun! Don't forget, we're also celebrating our school's 50th birthday.

Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. Together, we can make sure they have every opportunity to succeed.

Principal Arellano

arellanos@wsd3.org

Monday, April 22

Specials-Roar

Need to Know: Spirit Week-Rock-n-Roll vs. Country, 4th Grade visits MRHS, CMAS Make-Ups, 3rd Grade Zoo Mobile, In Harmony Festival 3-7 PM

Meetings: Girl Scouts in Library 5-6 PM

Clubs: PM Choir and Landsharks

Tuesday, April 23

Specials-Blue

Need to Know: Spirit Week-Inside-Out Day, CMAS Make-Ups, 4th Grade Field Trip-Garden of the Gods (Redinbo & Cross), Flags for First Graders, In Harmony Festival 3-7 PM, PTO's Culver's Fundraiser 5-8 PM

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: PM Botball

Wednesday, April 24

Specials-Gold

Need to Know: Spirit Week-Twin Day, Showcase Dress Rehearsal, In Harmony 3-9 PM

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: N/A

Thursday, April 25

Specials-Cougar

Need to Know: Spirit Week-Crazy Hair Day

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: PM Landsharks

Friday, April 26

Specials-No Specials, Showcase Day

Need to Know: Day without Hate, Spirit Week-School Pride, Wear Blue and Gold, Spring Showcase: 8:30-11:00 AM, 3rd Grade Field Trip to Fountain Nature Center, Alumni Reception 1:30-2:15 PM, King Legacy Event 2:15-3 PM

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: Green Team

Monday, April 29

Specials-Roar

Need to Know: Book Fair begins

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: PM Choir and Landsharks

Tuesday, April 30

Specials-Blue

Need to Know: District Elementary Track Meet 9 AM-1 PM, 4th Grade Field Trip to Garden of the Gods (Bratt & Pesut), 2nd Grade Music 6-7 PM

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: N/A

Wednesday, May 1

Specials-Gold

Need to Know: Opera Theatre of the Rockies "Little Red Riding Hood" 9:20 AM, Hat Day $1

Meetings: N/A

Clubs: PM Choir

Thursday, May 2

Specials: Cougar

Need to Know: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Fountain Nature Center

Clubs: PM Landsharks

Friday, May 3

Specials-Roar

Need to Know: CMAS Celebration for 3, 4, 5 Graders

Meetings: N/A

Club: N/A

King Elementary Yearbook SALE
Limited Supply! Sold on a first come first serve basis!
Yearbook Price: $18.00
Send in order forms to the school with exact cash or checks payable to King Elementary. No change is given. Change is considered a donation.
Yearbooks are handed out to students at the end of the school year. Please order as soon as possible to guarantee your student gets a yearbook.

King Elementary is partnering with the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo to fundraise for our Parent-Teacher Association! The rodeo this year will be held over seven performances from July 9th through July 13th, 2024, at the Norris-Penrose Event Center. If you would like to buy tickets for either the Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, or Friday matinee performances please use the appropriate link below. Every ticket sold through these links will generate $5 per ticket back to King Elementary!

July 9th, Tuesday Evening Rodeo

July 10th, Wednesday Evening Rodeo

July 12th, Friday Matinee Rodeo

More information about the rodeo, including performance times and fun activities to do with kids at the rodeo, can be found here: https://www.pikespeakorbust.org/

Monday, April 29-Book Fair begins

Wednesday, May 1- Hat Day $1 and PTO's End of Year Celebration,

Friday, May 3-All School Park Visit, afternoon CMAS Celebration for 3, 4, 5 Grades

Monday-Friday, May 6-May 9-Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday, May 10-Kinder Roundup/No School for Students

Thursday, May 16-Field Day

Monday, May 20-Renaissance 8:45-10:45 AM

Tuesday, May 21-5th Grade Promotion 9 AM, Early Release 11:50 AM, Lunch is NOT served

Wednesday, May 22-Kinder Graduation, Early Release 11:50 AM, Lunch is NOT served, Report Cards Go Home

Habits of Success and Roars Monthly Focus

Habits of Success and Roars Monthly Focus

April 1-May 3

Habits of Success Focus: Academic Tenacity

ROARS Focus: Attitude




Having a positive attitude means:

• Keeping a positive focus on learning.

• Using manners, being polite, and allow others their privacy when needed.

• Being kind, following the rules, and being a good sport.

• Treat others with kindness and be polite.

• Follow directions and listen to others when they are speaking.




Academic Tenacity helps our students in the following ways:




Teaching academic tenacity to elementary students is essential for fostering their academic, social, and emotional development, setting them on a path toward lifelong learning and success.




Circle Prompts:







• "Share a time when you faced a difficult assignment or task. How did you overcome any challenges or setbacks you encountered?"
• "Think of a goal you have for this week or month. What steps can you take to stay motivated and persistent in working towards achieving that goal?"
• "Discuss a subject or topic you find challenging. How can you approach studying or practicing in a way that helps you build confidence and improve your understanding?"
• "Share a strategy you use when you feel frustrated or stuck on a problem. How does this strategy help you keep going and find a solution?"
• "Think about a mistake you made recently. How did you respond to it, and what did you learn from the experience?"
• "Reflect on a time when you felt like giving up on something. What helped you persevere and keep trying, even when it was tough?"
• "Discuss a project or assignment you're proud of completing. What challenges did you face along the way, and how did you overcome them?"
• "Imagine you're struggling with a particular subject or skill. What resources or support could you seek out to help you improve?"
• "Share a story about someone you admire for their determination and perseverance. What qualities or actions make them a role model for academic tenacity?"
• "Set a specific academic goal for yourself for the upcoming week. How will you stay focused and motivated to work towards achieving it?"

Starting the week of 12/11 changes will be coming to the kiss and go pick-up lanes in the afternoon. To help with the flow of traffic in the community on Defoe Ave. and Caballero Ave. We ask that parents/ guardians not park on the south side sidewalk of the kiss and go parking lot. We will be using the area along the sidewalk as the line for overflow pick-up cars. Attached is a map of kiss and go parking lot.

-The yellow is the flow of the kiss and go lanes

-The red will be a no parking zone

-The blue will be for the overflow of cars waiting to enter the kiss and go parking lot

For the safety of the kids please do not have kids cross the kiss and go exit to load into the cars waiting in overflow. Please pull up to the yellow line in the parking lot to pick up your up students. Please be patient. When leaving kiss and go it is prohibited to turn left.

• All visitors must check-in at the front office prior to entering the school building with a picture ID.

• During arrival and dismissal, please maintain the speed limit, stop for students and adults in the crosswalk, and avoid blocking the street. We are partnering with our SROs to ensure speed limits and traffic laws are followed for the safety of our students and community members. Please drop and pick students up from our Kiss and Go lane located in the west front parking lot.

• Please do not drop students off prior to 8:00 a.m. as we do not have duty staff available for supervision.

• All afterschool clubs will end at 4:15. Please be sure to have your student picked up on time. Please be sure to check your Remind app for cancelations or changes to schedules.

Please take some time if you have not to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch form. All families who complete an application will be given a voucher for one free frosty per household student.

King celebrates their 50th birthday this year! Please be on the lookout for our many celebrations occurring throughout the year! We are focusing on "legacy" this year in celebration of our 50th and would love to have both present and past community members help us to celebrate. Be sure to read the Cougar Connect Community Edition in detail to see all the ways we are celebrating!

Please be sure to look at your REMIND messages for important communication from teachers and school staff. If you do not have a REMIND account, please be sure to sign up for one. If you need help, please call our front office for assistance. REMIND is our school and district's means of communication and the best way to stay in the loop!

Please send Mrs. Arellano an email if you would like to recognize one of our staff members for the amazing work they do each and every day with students. Staff recognitions will be submitted to our district Good Newsletter and be featured on our Cougar Connect Community Edition. Mrs. Arellano can be reached at arellanos@wsd3.org.

Staff Recognized in the Month of January:

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