Coyote Creek News
News for the Week of March 15th- March 29th
Attendance
If your student will be absent, please call the CCE Attendance Line at (303) 387-6177 or click on 23-24 Student Absence Form. Please note this absence form is different from last school year.
March At A Glance
Friday, March 15th
- Snow Day - No School
Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd (correction made: It previously said the 8th- It is the 18th-22nd)
- Spring Break
April At A Glance
Monday, April 1st
- Kidstage Performance (6:30-7:30)
Tuesday, April 2nd
- CMAS starts
Wednesday, April 3rd
- Canvas & Cookies (6:00-7:00pm) - More information at a later date
Tuesday, April 9th
- PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00pm)
- SAC Meeting (7:00-8:00pm)
Friday, April 19
- No School
Friday, April 26th
- Professional Development Day for Teachers - No School
Spirit Wear Wednesdays
Please join us in 'Spirit Wear Wednesdays
3/13 CCE Spirit Day
3/27 College and Career Day
4/3 Autism Awareness Day
4/10 CCE Spirit Day
4/17 Crazy Hair Day
4/24 Earth Day
***Spot Light***
CCE Parking Lot Safety
In light of recent events, please, please, PLEASE do not ask your child to run across our back lot to your car. You may only pick up your child at the sidewalk in your car or park your car and walk to get your child using the crosswalks. I know it may be an inconvenience but our after school release is quick and we are just trying to keep everyone safe. Please help us.
TRHS Grizzly Gives
** Happening Now and Coming Up Soon**
CCE Yearbook Cover Contest
Attention 4, 5th and 6th grade students
The Annual Yearbook Cover Contest is here!
The deadline for your entry is April 1, 2024
Click HERE for contest rules
Thank you!
CMAS
Our Colorado state mandatory testing, CMAS, is coming up soon. This testing is for 3rd through 6th graders in English Language Arts and Math, and 5th grade is also tested in Science. The testing window is April 1st through April 26th, with our main testing times being:
- English Language Arts: April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
- Math: April 10th, 11th, and 12th
- 5th grade Science: April 15th, 16th, and 17th
Importance of CMAS- Please read this letter from our feeder area principals.
The Clothes Collection Challenge
Hey All- As you are starting your spring clearing, please think about putting your old shoes and clothes into our green USAGAIN bin (located at East end of the parking lot by the mobiles) . We are in a contest to win some money! The contest will run from March 15th-April 15th. Thanks for the consideration!
JULIA ROBINSON MATH FESTIVAL!
What: An afternoon of math games, puzzles, crafts, and FUN!
When: Friday, March 29th
Time: 4:30-6 (open house style- come and go as you please)
Cost: FREE! But you do need to register- REGISTER HERE
Where: Trailblazer Elementary School Gym
9760 S. Hackberry Street
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Who: ALL elementary aged students in the TRHS Feeder Area!
For students in grades K-2, a parent or guardian must attend with them
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Kid's Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge at Coyote Creek Elementary is nearing its end, but there's still time to reach our goal! We've raised $8,718.73 donations towards our $10,000.00 goal, and we hope all students will join the team! So far, 102 students have already joined, and 6 students have completed Finn’s Mission, entering them into the NFL Sweepstakes for Super Bowl 2025 tickets!
Have you reached your Kids Heart challenge goal?
One last week to sign up, donate, or get a donation and complete Finn’s Mission. It’s a great time to send one final reminder to friends and family who will want to support you.
Download the app for iPhone or Android, or register online: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9733&pg=company&company_id=438784.
Any student who raises $50 will qualify to purchase discounted tickets and get a special ON COURT experience with the Denver Nuggets! The class who has the most online participation and the class who raise the most money will both earn a free choice day in PE OR a glowstick party with Mrs. Balfe!!
One more way to be a lifesaver:
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability. Acting quickly is critical. Protect your family by learning to spot a stroke as part of Finn’s Mission. Log into your Kids Heart Challenge page and click on the Stroke Quiz then click “share” to send the video.
Activities
1. Chess club click HERE - Starts April 1st
2. Overtime Athletics click HERE for the flyer
3. Register your student for a summer to remember today! Energetic and attentive staff, a wide variety of activities, and the potential for lifelong friendships await you when you arrive at our beautiful 99-acre location in the Rampart Range.
We offer week-long Overnight Camps for 9-15-year-old campers and 3-day Day Camps for 6-9-year-old campers.
More information can be found at www.StoneCanyonEdge.org/summercamp
Kindergarten Registration
- Kindergarten registration for the 24-25 school year will open Monday, November 27th.
- Please click this LINK to start the online registration process.
- This registration is for families that live in the Coyote Creek boundary.
- Unsure of school boundary, Click this LINK for School Locator information.
- Have questions, please email Julie Lederfine, Registrar at: jalederfine@dcsdk12.org
Yearbook Order
School Lunch Menu for 23-24 School Year
Backpack Society
Backpack Society is excited to partner with our
school to provide students, their families &
school staff with food for weekends and during
school breaks.
Please click HERE for more information.
Please let the Backpack Society know if you have any questions or concerns
Sign your student up to receive a Student Weekend Bag using this link:
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
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
Marquees 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.