The Cloverleaf Connector

Happy Friday Cloverleaf families!

We had a good turnout at our informational meeting this past week. If you know of anyone who may be interested in attending Cloverleaf next year, please let them know about our upcoming informational meetings on February 28 virtually from 6:00pm-7:00pm, and May 1 in-person from 10:00am-11:30am at Cloverleaf. There is more information linked below in our upcoming dates section.

This week DCSD will be conducting vision and hearing screening each day at Cloverleaf.

We are excited to have Mrs. Raines teach our students about careers in our morning meeting this coming week. In addition to that, we will be having a college and career spirit week where students can wear their favorite school/college shirt or dress up as a certain occupation. i.e. fireman, business professional etc. As always, our spirit days are optional.

Thank you for sharing your children with us, we are grateful to be a part of their lives!

Have a wonderful weekend.

In partnership,

Beth Dowdy

Principal

Cloverleaf will be administering FREE Iowa testing to enrolled 3rd, 5th, and 7th, grade students on Monday, April 1st and Monday, April 8th, 9am-11:30am at New Hope Church. For Cloverleaf high school, Mrs. Sharpe will contact parents to set up dates and times.

Cloverleaf teachers will be proctoring the tests. Please complete the form linked here to reserve a seat for your student.

Feb 27, 28, 29- Hearing and Vision Screening

Parent volunteers are needed for hearing and vision screening. Please reach out to Kathy at Cloverleaf if you are able to help out. kburr1@dcsd.k12.org- Date/Time 9:00-12:00 on either 2/27, 2/28, 2/29

February 28-Cloverleaf virtual interest meeting

March 6-Lockdown Drill

March 12, 13, 14-Middle School Expo-2:00pm-3:00pm

March 13-Fire Drill

March 18, 19, 20-Spring Break

March 26, 27, 28-Field trip to Olympic Training Center (more info to come)

April 1 & 8 -Optional IOWA testing

April 18-Fire Drill

May 1 Cloverleaf interest meeting

As students “graduate” from our middle school program we want to remind our families that Cloverleaf offers a high school program as well.

This program meets on Thursday in our classroom adjacent to the Douglas County High School South campus.

For 24/25, our high school enrichment classes include Economics and Sociology, as well as Health. Cloverleaf high school students who so choose, and who complete course expectations, will receive .5 credits on a DCSD Cloverleaf transcript for each of these three courses. This program also features project-based learning opportunities including creative writing, art, and podcasting.

In addition, Cloverleaf students may access Career and Technical Education options as juniors and seniors and college concurrent enrollment opportunities as 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

The primary teacher in our Cloverleaf High School program is Tony Winger. Mr. Winger focuses on building strong relationships with students and strives to create learning opportunities that are engaging and student-centered. Counselor Gina Raines is also integral to this program, supporting all of our students and families and teaching the Healthy Decisions course each week.

Please email Tony Winger (twinger@dcsdk12.org) for more information. Contact Lisa Sharpe (lisa.sharpe@dcsdk12.org) if you want to register.

-If your child would like to present at our morning meeting here is the link to sign up

-Our Cloverleaf spirit wear is still available and can be ordered here

-Registration information for next year is linked here

Summer Camp Fair and Kids’ Activities Expo

Hosted by Macaroni Kid

Sunday, February 25 | 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

DCSD Legacy Campus, Lone Tree

Registration is now open for the 2024 Macaroni KID Summer Camp Fair & Kids' Activities Expo! This free event is a one-stop community-focused event designed to allow families to meet face-to-face with the best camps, summer activities, and more in and around Douglas County. The Foundation for Douglas County Schools is a proud non-profit partner of Macaroni Kid. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Learn Multisensory Methods To Help Your Child Master Multiplication Facts

Hosted by DCKid

Wednesday, February 28 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines

Click here for more information and to register.