Coyote Creek News
News for the Week of September 16th - September 20th
Attendance
If your student will be absent or will be late to school, please call the CCE Attendance Line at (303) 387-6177 or click on 24-25 Absence Form.
September At A Glance
Monday, September 16th - Thursday, September 19th
- Book Fair - More information below
- Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, September 18th
- Coffee Cart and Breakfast with Books (7:30 am - 9 am) - More information under a "Message from PTO"
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, September 19th
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, September 20th
- No School - Professional Development for Teachers
Tuesday, September 24
- Restaurant Night at High Society Pizza -(11am - 9pm) phone or in-person - Just say "Coyote Creek" - Click HERE for more information
October At A Glance
Tuesday, October 8th
- Field Day for grades 3rd - 5th (9:00-11:30)
- Field Day for grades K - 2nd (12:30-3:15)
Friday, October 11th
- Field Day for 6th grade (10:15-1:15)
Monday - Friday, October 14th - October 18th
- Fall Break - No School
Wednesday, October 23rd
- Retake Picture Day
Spirit Wear Wednesdays
Please join us in 'Spirit Wear Wednesdays'
9/11- Best Running Gear - Fun Run Day
9/18 TRHS or blue and green for TRHS Homecoming Week
9/25 CCE Spirit Wear
10/2 Walk to School Day and International Music Day - Wear your best band T-shirt
10/9 Bring your Teddy Bear to school day
10/23 CCE Spirit Day
10/30 Halloween Gear or wear orange and black
Book Fair Times
Dates: September 16th - 19th
Location: CCE Library
NOTE: Please do not leave your children unsupervised in the library book fair during your parent/teacher conference. Thank you!
Book Fair Times
September 16th - 3:45pm to 4:30pm
September 17th - 3:45pm to 4:30pm
September 18th - 7:30am to 9:00am and 3:45pm to 7:00pm
September 19th - 3:45pm to 7:00pm
Please sign up here to help make the book fair a success!
DCSD Bond Initiative - 5A Update
October Count - September 25th - October 8th
What is October count as defined by the CO Department of Education?
Each year all public school districts and facilities across the state of Colorado participate in the Student October Count data submission to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). The purpose of this data collection is to obtain required student level data as provided for by state statute, including information regarding students’ funding eligibility as outlined in the Public School Finance Act of 1994, as amended (22-54-101, C.R.S.). The Colorado Department of Education collects these data through the Data Pipeline system with the Information Management Services (IMS) unit of CDE overseeing the collection.
The Student October Count is based on a one (1) day membership count in which districts are asked to report all students who are actively enrolled and attending classes through their district on that date. While the submission should only include those students who meet the membership and scheduling requirements as of the pupil enrollment count day, the actual submission process begins in September and closes mid-November. Districts should refer to the Student October Count data submission documentation distributed by the IMS unit at CDE for further information regarding the actual submission process and data element definitions.
Pretty Much... It is how we get funded. So, we need your students to be in school as much as possible during this time.
Thank you!
A Message From Our PTO
Staff Appreciation Sept 16-19
Let's show our Coyote Creek teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Sept 16-19th is parent/teacher conference week, which makes for long days for our staff. We like to treat them to some meals during this week to thank them for all their hard work and dedication! Please sign up to bring a food item to stock the staff lounge that week, or donate funds via My School Bucks! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A5A62DA64-50910852-staff
The Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will also be making another appearance that week on Wednesday, September 18th from 7:30-9am. So stop by the Book Fair before school starts that morning, grab a donut at Breakfast & Books in the cafeteria, and top it all off with a coffee from the truck outside! You can also donate a coffee for a staff member - just say you'd like to sponsor a staff drink when you order from the truck! All of the staff will get a free drink that day, and your donation helps us cover that cost!
Upcoming Author Vists
We are excited to announce a series of upcoming author visits! These special events will give our students a unique opportunity to meet the talented authors behind some of their favorite books. Through interactive readings and Q&A sessions, students will be inspired to explore their own creativity and deepen their love for reading.
Annie Barrows
October 2
1st - 3rd grade students
Purchase Annie's book on MySchoolBucks to be personalized and signed.
$13.75
Tom Phillips and Taylor Tyng
October 9th
for 4th - 6th grades
Purchase Tom's books on MySchoolBucks to be personalized and signed.
First book of the series $9.50
Newest Release $16.25
Purchase Taylor's books on My School Bucks to be personalized and signed.
First book of the series $9.50
Newest Release $16.25
To Purchase Each Book - In MySchoolBucks>School Store>Browse All
4th Grade Recorders
Hello 4th grade families,
CCE Music will start recorders soon. If you have not already done so, please log into your My School Bucks account and go into the CCE Store (then click on 'Browse All'). You will choose the 24-25 4th Grade Recorders. The quicker your students have their equipment, the more time we will have to work on them this year! If you have any questions about recorders, feel free to reach out to me (Mrs. Balchuck) at esbalchuck@dcsdk12.org or if it is a question regarding MySchoolBucks, you can contact Hayley in the front office.
Thanks so much,
Mrs. Balchuck
Choir - Sign Up - It Is Not Too Late
Choir Information
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30-4:30
Where: Library
Cost: $30 (An additional $15 if you need a T-shirt)
Please sign up through your My School Bucks account
Click HERE for more information
New Math Enrichment Program for Coyote Creek Elementary!
Math Challenge Program (MCP) is a free math enrichment program for elementary students consisting of a series of challenging and interesting math problems. It is an exciting and enriching
mathematical journey designed to ignite the problem-solving skills of elementary students. There
are 15 sets of math challenges throughout the school year; each set is published every other week
starting in mid-September and ending in May.
Throughout the challenges, the program covers problem solving strategies such as drawing a
picture or model, making an organized list, looking for a pattern, working backward, etc.
Participating in the Math Challenge program is a breeze. The challenges will be available online for
your convenience at Math Challenge Program at Coyote Creek Elementary - Math Challenge
You can also find them on the display outside Ms. McFarland's office, room 207 in the 3rd grade
pod. You have the option to work on the challenges individually or team up with your classmates.
It is always more fun to tackle problems together!
Once you have solved the challenges and are feeling confident, it's time to submit your responses. On, or before, the assigned due date, place your completed work in the basket outside of Ms.
McFarland's office. Your submissions will be scored and given back to your teacher. To add a bit of
excitement, for each challenge, we will randomly select one winner per grade level from the
students who turn in their completed challenges. Listen for your name on the
announcements because you might be one of the lucky winners!
The program is completely free, and no sign-up is necessary. This is a great opportunity for families
to be involved and enjoy math through fun and engaging math problems. Remember, math isn't
confined to the classroom. Feel free to take the challenges home, discuss them with friends and
family, and explore different approaches to problem-solving. The most important thing is to enjoy
the process and HAVE FUN! Math can be thrilling when you approach it with curiosity and a sense
of adventure.
Schedules and problem-solving strategies are available at www.mathinaction.org.
The first math challenge will be available online on September 13 th . You have about a week to
complete the first math challenge. The due date is September 25 th (no later than 3:30 p.m.).
So, gear up, put on your thinking caps, and get ready for a math-tastic journey with the Math
Challenge program.
Let's create a community of enthusiastic math thinkers and discover the joy of
mathematics together!
Amber McFarland and Kate Kelly
Math Challenge Co-Chairs
Registration for Band and Orchestra for 4th, 5th and 6th Grades
CCE Parents,
Exciting News! Your children have the opportunity to participate in Band and Orchestra classes this year as an extra-curricular activity through our Douglas County Youth Orchestra program, TREIM.
Band at Coyote Creek
Beginning Band: Wednesdays & every other Friday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m.
Intermediate Band: Thursdays & every other Friday, 7:25 - 8:25 a.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sevy (Video introduction)
Beginning Band starts Sept. 6.
Iterrmediate Band starts Sept. 5.
For more information: bensevywoodwinds@gmail.com
Orchestra at Coyote Creek
Beginning Orchestra: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:35 - 4:20 p.m.
Intermediate Orchestra: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:35 - 5:05 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Henning (Video introduction)
Class starts Sept. 5.
For more information: kurtthetuner@gmail.com
Information is available on the band and orchestra website: www.treim.org
Also, note band and orchestra will be having a Meet the Teacher/Rent an Instrument Event on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5:15 - 7:00 p.m., at Ranch View Middle School!
Activities
No new activities
Backpack Society
Click HERE for more information about their Food Assistant Programs.
The Backpack Society desperately needs volunteers to deliver food items to our partner schools on Thursday mornings. If you are interested in delivering food items for the Backpack Society, please click on this link https://www.backpacksociety.org/volunteer
Are You Receiving PTO Emails?
Thank you!
Emergency Notifications
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS: Text notifications for emergency situations (such as lightning dismissals) will still be sent, but you might need to enable these notifications in order to receive them. You can enable text notifications in the Infinite Campus Portal.
Directions:
Go to Infinite Campus Portal. Log in to Campus Parent
Click on the icon of a person in the top right corner
Choose Settings
Choose Contact Preferences
Go to Phone. Choose your preferences for SMS (text)
Click Save
If you have any issues with your Infinite Campus Portal account, please see this website
School Lunches for the 24-25 School Year
Douglas County Community Resource Page
Crisis Support Is Available 24/7/365
Crisis Support is available 24/7/365
Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text "TALK" to 38255
On-Going Fundraisers - See Below
The POP Tab Recycling Program
The Pop Tab Recycling Program is a fundraising project to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver. The Ronald McDonald Houses in Denver and Aurora serve as a home away from home for many families whose children are seriously ill and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
How the program works
Aluminum beverage can tabs are collected and sold for cash. Also tabs from soup, tuna, and fruit etc. cans can be collected.
Please collect your tabs and bring them to the main office. Thank you so very much for helping!
Longmont Dairy Milk Caps
Join CCE PTO and King Soopers for "Community Rewards"
When you enroll online to participate (it's free and easy) all King Soopers purchases you make when using your card or alternate identifications number will benefit CCE! Encourage family members to also participate!
Step 1 - Visit www.kingsoopers.com
Step 2 - Click on "Savings"
Step 3 - Click on "King Soopers Community Rewards"
Step 4 - Search for "Coyote Creek PTO" as the organization name, or you can enter our organization number "WX862"
Click ENROLL and you're all set to shop!
PTO On-Going Fundraisers -See Below
Coyote Creek Spirit Wear
Need a few items to spruce up your wardrobe? We think you'd look great in something with the CCE logo on it! Click HERE for the Spirit Wear Link.
CCE Spirit Rock
Rent the rock and/or the school’s electronic marquee to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, thank or recognize teachers or staff members, congratulatory events, etc. (Reservations for the marquee need to be made at least one week in advance. Also, marquee is not available on the weekends, during the summer or holidays when the school is closed.)
Rock Sign Up Link HERE
Marquee Sign Up Link HERE
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE:
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 720-433-1083.
Outside Agencies
Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.