

Peek at Our Week - January 6, 2025
Paonia K-8 School
Paonia K-8 School Info
Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
No School on Monday, January 6th - Teacher Workday
Principal's Message
Dear PK8 Families,
Welcome to the New Year!! We are excited for 2025 and to see all that this new year brings to our students, our staff, and our school! 2024 was another excellent year for Paonia K-8, and we know that 2025 will be as well.
I hope the new year brings your family many opportunities for love, peace, and growth. Thank you for your continued support of Paonia K-8 School!
PK-8 Upcoming Events
Christmas Vacation
December 21st - January 6th.
School resumes Tuesday, January 7th.
School Resumes
Tuesday, January 7th
First day of second semester
7th/8th Grade Girls' Basketball
Tuesday, January 7th @ 3:30
First Day of Practice
Field Trip: 4th Grade Cross Country Skiing
Tuesday, January 14th
Cross Country Skiing on Grand Mesa
Report Cards Sent Home
Tuesday, January 14th
K-6 Report Cards sent in Tuesday Express
7-8 Report Cards mailed home
ALICE School Safety Drill
Thursday, January 16th, 9:00am
We will practice evacuating the school building.
MS Girls Basketball Games
Thursday, January 16th, 4:00pm
7th and 8th Grade home games vs. Delta
MS Girls Basketball Games
Saturday, January 18th
7th and 8th Grade Girls away games at Gunnison Middle School
No School - Teacher Work Day
Monday, January 20th
A Peek at Our Weekly Activities
4th Grade Circuit Building
Early Electrical Engineers!
Middle School Social Studies Jeapordy
1st Grade Reading
A wonderful Holiday Program!
Great singing and playing everyone!
Paonia Parents Organization (PPO) Happenings
Next PPO Meeting: Monday, December 16th at 3:45 in the school library - see you there!
Friday Teacher Snack Sign-Ups
Parents, our PPO organizes a snack for school staff every Friday. Parents sign up and bring in treats for roughly 40 staff members on Friday mornings. There are still a few open dates in December. Please offer to help by signing up for one of the available Fridays at this link:
Help Wanted
Paonia K-8 School is looking for a 4-hour kitchen staff employee as well as bus drivers. These part time positions may be combined for more hours and benefits. If you are interested, please apply at deltaschools.com, or contact Mr. Cox directly.
Girls on the Run Volunteers Wanted
Do you want to help support our elementary age girls build confidence, make new friends, and be physically active? Our PK8 Girls on the Run team is looking for one or two additional Coaches or Happy Pacers (running buddies). Girls on the Run is for girls in 3rd-5th grades. We will start practices in March and we will end our season with a final 5K in May. This is a super fun way to connect with our students and see them grow! If you are interested in volunteering, or want more information, please contact Ms. Jalan at school.