

Excel Academy Eagle Update
May 10, 2024
UPDATES FROM THE EXCEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Join Us for the Board of Directors Annual Meeting
Excel Academy Charter School Families,
Last year, the board established the strategic plan for Excel Academy. This year, the board and its committees have been focused on fulfilling this plan. This encompasses everything from how our students are learning, how we engage our community, how we support our teaching team, and planning for the long-term health of our building. Our core focus is on our students, and this work will not only impact them today but also for at least the next five years.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the work of the board and long-term vision for Excel Academy as it aligns with our mission and vision. There will also be time to ask questions of the board and school leadership.
MEETING DETAILS:
- Date: Tuesday, May 21st
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Excel Academy, Cafeteria (in person only)
Click here for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
In Partnership,
Excel Board of Directors
UPDATES FROM THE SCHOOL
Marvelous May Events!
- 8th Grade to Washington, D.C., 5/13 - 5/17
- 4th Grade to Plains Conservation Center, McDaniel 5/14 - 5/15 & Clark 5/15 - 5/16
- Kindergarten - 5th Grade Student-Led Conferences/Celebrations of Learning - as scheduled 5/20 - 5/23
- Field Day - 5/22
- Kdg - 2nd Grade 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
- 6th Grade 10:40 - 11:30 a.m.
- 7th & 8th Grade 11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
- 3rd - 5th Grade 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
- 8th Grade Picnic - 5/23 during scheduled lunch time
- 8th Grade Continuation - 5/23, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (NOTE: This is also the last day of school for 8th graders)
- Kindergarten Promotion - 5/24, 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
- 6th & 7th Grade Awards - 5/24, 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
- 5th Grade Awards - 5/24, 10:45 - 11: 15 a.m.
- 1st - 4th Grade Awards - distributed during classroom culmination activities on5/24 (students only)
- 11:30 A.M. EARLY DISMISSAL ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, FRIDAY, MAY 24TH
Destination Imagination (DI)
Destination Imagination (DI) 2024-2025 Season
We are hoping to bring Destination Imagination back to Excel for all grades. This would be a parent run after school club. You would have Mrs. Haberman as support.
Excel Academy Team Managers Needed To express interest, email: heather.haberman@jeffco.k12.co.us
Click on the QR code or visit dicolorado.com to learn more about Destination Imagination.
Order: EduKit School Supply Kits
Excel Academy is partnering with EduKit to offer an optional, yet convenient, way for our families to order school supplies for next school year. EduKits are custom made for our school and contain only teacher-requested, school-approved items! Go to www.edukitinc.com by June 17, 2024 to order.
Your order will be delivered to your home before school begins.
OR
Click HERE for the 24-25 school supply lists and shop the BARGAINS!
First annual clothing swap!
The PTO and Mrs. Dozbaba are hosting the first annual clothing swap! The success of this event depends on the participation of all of our wonderful Eagle families! This event is a FREE event and is a win win for everyone! Let's get our closets cleaned out and then restock it for FREE!
Keep bringing in your gently used clothes and accessories in bags or boxes to the office! These items will be sorted by size then the day of the event (TBD) they will be laid out to get chosen from! Please note that we are accepting men's, women's, teens, and infant sizes of clothing, as well as jewelry, purses, coats, shoes, etc.
We will NOT be accepting toys/stuffed animals, or opened/used undergarments of any kind. However, socks and underwear in new, sealed condition will be accepted.
The Clothing Swap will take place on May 17th starting at 2:30.
Field Day Schedule
Join Us for Field Day
Wednesday, May 22nd
Kinder, 1st, & 2nd: 8:30-10:00
6th Grade: 10:40-11:30
7th & 8th Grade: 11:15-12:10
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade: 1:30-3:00
All visitors will need to sign in with the front office and get a badge. Be sure to bring your drivers license.
Pre-Badge Sign In for Field Day
If you are coming to Field Day on May 22nd, please fill out this FORM to have a security badge ready for you at the door. ALL volunteers and spectators MUST have a current badge to participate. We will also be making Badges at the door, be sure to bring your Drivers License to sign-in.
Looking for Volunteers!
Help us CELEBRATE our 8th Graders and Kindergartners! Join the Continuation decorating team! We need a few helpers to assist with the decorations set up in the gym and cafeteria at 2:30pm on Thursday 05/23 for about 1.5 hours. Let's show these families some Excel Community Love! All community members are welcome including all K/8 families. Please sign up on Track it Forward! https://www.trackitforward.com/site/822652/event/936054
YMCA Before & After School Care: 24-25 School Year
YMCA welcomes kids ages 5–12 at Excel Academy. Services includes before- and after-school care throughout the school year, as well as full day out care on school holidays and teacher-in-service days.
Registration for the 2024 - 2025 school year is Open Now! Click HERE to register.
Family Fundraiser at McDonalds
"Please join us on Wednesday, May 22nd from 4 - 6 pm at the McDonald's at 80th and Wadsworth for McTeacher's Night. When families place their orders online through the app, the school will receive 20% of the sales. Colorado Rockies mascot, Dinger, will be there to meet the kids. Make plans to join us and order dinner for the family that night.
How it works, scan the QR code in the FLYER and order through the app, you can pick the food up and eat in the restaurant."
SOAR Winners
Congratulations to this week's SOAR drawing winners!
Self-Discipline
Outstanding Effort
Acceptance of Others
Resilience
K-A.Papazoglou, 1st-A.Solomon, 2nd-S.Fitzgerald, 3rd-M.Marks, 4th-J.Porras, 5th-P.Malcomb, 6th-L.Doeseckle, 7th -K.Payne, 8th-A.Krasniqi
Classroom SOAR award is Mrs. Criswell's Class for Self Discipline and Outstanding Effort.
UPDATES FROM THE CLINIC
How to recognize sensory processing challenges in kids
Children’s Hospital Colorado – Community Partner Content May 2024 – How to recognize sensory processing challenges in kids
What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Everyone has sensory preferences. But when a child's likes and dislikes impact their daily activities, cause an oversized reaction or lead to behaviors that affect their health or safety, that could be a sign that they are experiencing sensory processing challenges. Experts at Children's Hospital Colorado share more about our eight (yes, eight!) senses, what happens when kids can't effectively process sensory information and how to best support them
Link to full article HERE.
Looking for sensory and disability friendly activities this summer? Check out some ideas here. (Note that this is sharing a compilation of resources. They have not been vetted and inclusion does not imply recommendation or referral.)
UPDATES FROM THE PTO
Join Us: For Adults Night Out! Thursday, May 16th
Excel PTO would love to celebrate another successful school year with our community and welcome our new Excel families! Please join us for an adults’ night out! There will be beverages for purchase and food trucks on site! Please rsvp so we can have an accurate head count.
What an AMAZING SOAR SPRINT
Excel Academy Families, what an amazing SOAR SPRINT we had! Thank you to everyone who came out and cheered on the runners and have supported the school with financial contributions!
From what we saw, the kids really seemed to enjoy themselves and the foam party we earned was a huge hit across all grades! Somehow, the weather held out for all grades to enjoy the time outside as well!
Have questions or concerns about our Foam?
We are currently at $12,936.01 toward our school goal of $15,000. Has your student reached their fundraising goal yet? As we reach our school wide goal, we add really great experiences for Field Day on 05/22. The final day to donate is Tuesday, May 14th.
To donate or check donations:
https://r4funds.com/schools/excelrun24/donate/
Password: eagles24
If you have any questions or feedback: vp@excelpto.org.
Check out this video to learn more about prize day!
How to Help this Week
Contact any per-lap donors and let them know how many laps your student(s) ran, and remind them to donate.
Encourage your student to find a couple more donations to help them reach their prize goal.
All Donations are due Tuesday, May 14th.
GOALS AND PRIZES:
Classroom Prizes:
- Ms. Criswell’s class ran the most laps per student (30.6 avg. laps per student) and earned an extra recess!
- Second grade had the best spirit and earns a glow party!
School Prizes:
- $8,000 Slide - EARNED!
- $10,000 Bounce House - EARNED!
- $12,000 Obstacle Course - EARNED!
- $15,000 Flash Pods - We are only $2,063.99 away from getting this amazing prize!
Individual Prizes:
- $50=Mesh Ball
- $100=Hamster Ball
- $200=Running Buddy
- $300=Plinko for Prizes & Cash
Top Dollar Class/Grade:
Check out the Prize Tab on our website for more info!
PTO Links
Track it Forward Volunteer Opportunities & Hours Tracking Site
RaiseRight online gift card fundraising site
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Fun Summer Reading Opportunities
Jeffco Public Library and Westminster Library both have amazing opportunities to read over the summer and to earn some free stuff. Check out the attached flyers below and visit their websites for more information.
Summer Camps & Programs for Children
Sensory and Disability Friendly Summer Activities
Arvada West Summer Track Programs for Ages 5-16
Arvada West Summer Wrestling Programs for Ages 4-14
Colorado Academy Summer Camps & Programs
Keystone Science School Summer Adventure Camps
Stanford Mentors Summer Scholars Program for Grades 6-12
The Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities Summer Camps & Programs
Helpful Links & Resources
Order Breakfast or Lunch: (due a week before the week of meals)
Excel Academy Standards-Based Grading Scale
Infinite Campus Parent Portal (Check grades, missing assignments, attendance, pay fees)Infinite Campus Parent Directions
Log Volunteer Hours and sign-up for volunteer opportunities
2023-24 Excel Academy School Year Calendar
2024-25 Excel Academy School Year Calendar
Ideas for thanking a staff member: Treats and Deets
Yearbook Photo Submission Folders: Kindergarten Pictures | 1st Grade Pictures | 2nd Grade Pictures | 3rd Grade Pictures | 4th Grade pictures | 5th Grade photos | 6th Grade photos | 7th Grade Photos | 8th Grade Photos | All Sports | School Events & Activities | Candid Pictures | Excel Families & Community | Electives | 8th Grade Then and Now (kinder & recent) Pictures
Excel Academy K-8 Charter School
Email: Julie.Smith@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: https://excel-academy.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Location: 11500 West 84th Avenue, Arvada, CO, USA
Phone: 303-467-2295
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExcelAcademyK8