Dear Sagebrush Families,
As we approach the winter break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful progress and accomplishments we’ve seen throughout this semester. It has been an absolute joy to watch our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Their enthusiasm and curiosity are truly inspiring, and they remind us of why we are here: to nurture and guide our students to become lifelong learners and to achieve their goals.
This time of year offers a well-deserved opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with family and loved ones. Whether you’re enjoying time outdoors, reading a favorite book, or simply relaxing together, I hope the break is filled with moments that bring you joy and connection.
Looking ahead, we’re excited about all that the new semester will bring. From engaging classroom projects to school events and extracurricular activities, there’s so much to look forward to as we continue to support your child’s learning journey.
Thank you for your partnership and support in making Sagebrush a vibrant and welcoming place for all. Wishing you and your family a safe and refreshing winter break.
Warm regards,
Chris Powell
Principal
Important Dates
12/23 - 1/3/25 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
1/6 - Non-contact day - NO SCHOOL
1/7 - Junior Coach Meeting (8 AM)
1/10 - Panda Express restaurant night (PTCO)
Wonderful Music Performance By Our Students!
Thank you to our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade classes for putting on a wonderful Winter Concert!
A big "Thank You" to Ms. Parker, our Music Teacher, for helping the students learn, prepare and perform this enjoyable winter performance!
Congratulations to our Students who competed in the Rich Morrow Math Challenge!
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Some students participated in the Rich Morrow Math Challenge on Saturday the 14th of December. There are three different rounds of challenging math problems to solve with a team of three students from each grade level! The students at Sagebrush did the best they have yet this year! We came home with three awards!
Henry O'Neil got the top individual at Sagebrush.
Jay Loyd got SECOND place for the top individual in fifth grade!
Charlie Cline got first place for the top individual in fourth grade!
The other people who participated that day were:
Cora Brown
Michael Winter
Brandon Winter
Ellie O'Neil
We also had others that learned beside us and try hard at school to build their math thinking:
Mikayla Jones
Erick Vega-Arista
Connor Hess
We are so proud of ALL of our participants! Great Job!!!
For more information on the Rich Morrow Math Challenge, please go to their website:
https://sites.google.com/cherrycreekschools.org/richmorrowmathchallenge/home
Shannon Eckert
Teacher of Neurodiverse Students
Sagebrush Elementary
seckert@cherrycreekschools.org/ 720-866-8368
Cherry Creek District Chess Tournament
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Enroll early...tournament will be limited to the first 200 students who sign up
DIVISIONS: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Similar age groups may be combined. Students must attend a school in the Cherry Creek School District to play. This is a non-rated tournament. USCF rules will apply.
ENTRY FEE: $30.00 per child*. Money and registration MUST be received by Saturday, February 15, 2025. There will be no on-site registration. No confirmation letters will be sent.
TIMES: Check in is 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. The Players Meeting is at 8:30 a.m. (All competitors must attend). Round 1 begins at 9:00 am. Each round will take approximately one hour. There will be no scheduled lunch break and no food will be provided. Players should bring their own sack lunch and snacks to eat in between rounds. This is a 5-round, non-elimination tournament - players should plan to participate in all five rounds. The tournament should end around 3:00-3:30.
TIME CONTROL: Time control is G/30 (30 minutes, per player, per game). A clock may be placed on games still in progress 40 minutes after the round start time, with each player getting 10 minutes. Most of the children are not experienced with chess clocks. We will explain how to use the clock to the children, as needed.
PRIZES: In each division, the top finishers will be awarded trophies. Participation awards will be given to non-trophy winners. Awards ceremony will follow the final round and will occur mid-late afternoon, after Round 5 is completed. Ties for trophies will be broken with the following tie-break systems: 1. Modified Median 2.Solkoff 3.Cumulative.
LOCATION: Overland High School, 12400 E. Jewel Ave; Aurora (Enter west side of Overland High School off Jewel Ave. (just east of Peoria St.), go south to the rear of Overland HS and park. Enter Overland HS from the south entrance.
SUPERVISION: Good behavior of all participants is expected. All players 12 years old and younger must have a parent/guardian present for the entire tournament. While parents are not allowed in the competition area once a round begins, parents are required to supervise their children between each round. If it becomes clear a child does not have supervision between rounds, he/she will forfeit the opportunity to compete further and will be asked to leave.
QUESTIONS: Todd Bardwick, 303-770-6696, tbardwick@yahoo.com
Lunch will not be provided. Bring snacks, beverages, and lunch for your child. Every child needs adult supervision for the entire tournament. Parents are not to drop off their children for the day and leave them unattended.
No confirmation letters will be sent. If your registration arrives after 200 players are registered, you will be notified at the phone number listed on your entry form. Checks will be deposited after the tournament.
For any last minute tournament updates, please refer to the Cherry Creek District Website > Programs and Services > Gifted and Talented Services > Chess Tournament
If the district cancels activities/events on February 22 due to inclement weather, the Tournament will take place on Sunday, February 23rd (same times).
SIGN UP EARLY!
TOURNAMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 STUDENTS
*NOTE: If your child is interested in participating in the Chess Tournament, please contact the Office Manager for the Registration Form: mcruz@cherrycreekschools.org
If your child is interested in participating and the entry fee is of concern to you, please contact the Office Manager at Sagebrush (720-886-8303) to potentially receive a grant for your entry fee.
Even though all students in Colorado receive free lunch, we are asking families to fill out the free and reduced lunch application because it helps us maintain our Title I status. Title I is a Federal program that provides funding based on the number of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, and these funds support additional educational resources, programs, and services for students who need them most. By completing the form, even if you don't think you qualify, you ensure that our school continues to receive critical funding to support all students. Your participation makes a big difference in maintaining these important resources!
The application can be found at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ .
Apply here:
STUDENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL
Did you know that we have a lot of resources for students available after school?
These resources are also available over the summer!
Our Sagebrush kids website contains links for:
- Reading and Writing
- Math
- Science & Social Studies
- Additional learning sites
The student would go to the Sagebrush Elementary website, Students page:
https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=11468
When there, click on RESOURCES / LINKS.*
* Your student should be able to connect directly to this site. If your student does not automatically connect, they may need to enter their Cherry Creek email and password to access the webpage.
PTCO information will be sent out at least every other week.
Please click on the link to read our newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/3981e
Thank you,
From your Sagebrush PTCO
Sagebrush PTCO
14700 East Temple Place
Aurora, CO 80015
From Skate City:
We want to offer your students and families FREE skating passes over the holiday break coming up!
Skate City Colorado
303.204.5272
Sagebrush Elementary
Chris Powell-Principal
Dena McMurtry- Assistant Principal - 720-886-8304
Michele Cruz - Office Manager - 720-886-8303
Marisela Ramirez- Registrar- 720-886-8302
Attendance Secretary line - 720-886-8301
Angela Pesche - School Nurse- 720-886-8310
Attendance Line- 720-886-8395 or email us at sagattendance@cherrycreekschools.org
Before and After- 720-886-8370
Email: cpowell13@cherrycreekschools.org
Website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/sagebrush
Location: 14700 East Temple Place, Aurora, CO
Phone: 720-886-8300