The Grizzly News
July 26, 2024
Be Here. Be You. Belong!
Dear Meadow Point Families,
This week we kicked off our Fun Run during our Morning Assembly. Our students are so excited to run, raise funds for our school, and have fun! Please use the flyers in the section below to get all the information and registration.
Our clubs are starting up this month, please find the yellow flyer that your student took home on Thursday to get them signed up for their club of choice. Spaces are limited and will be on a first come bases, please return the last page on the flyer no later than September 6th. We hope having this list with all the options helps you plan for your family.
As birthdays come up we'd like to remind you that due to allergies we are not doing any food treats. In addition we ask that any paper/physical birthday invitations must be delivered outside of school hours.
We hope you have a wonderful and safe long weekend!
We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday!
In Partnership,
Gabriela Zuno, Principal
Fun Run
Upcoming Events
● Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
● Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - PIN (Parent Information Network)
● Thursday, September 5, 2024- Grandview Feeder Bond Presentation (@Liberty Middle School - 21500 E Dry Creek Rd., Aurora 80016)
● Wednesday, September 11, 2024- Enkutatash (እንቁጣጣሽ) is the first day of the New Year in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
● Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Fun Run
● Friday, September 20, 2024 - No School
● Monday, September 23, 2024 - Clubs begin this week
● Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Voices of Color (previously P.A.S.S.)
Student Opportunities
- Girls in Aviation Day RSVP is now open. This is a free opportunity, if interested please click here to Register
- Every Kid Sports is teaming up with the Denver Broncos. See the attachment below for more information.
- Hazel Health- Free therapy available to all students. See the attachments below.
Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters
Regular daily school attendance is a critical factor in school success. Students who are chronically absent from school are at risk of falling behind in academic learning. Poor attendance in early grades can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade. By sixth grade, chronic absence can be a predictor of whether a student is at risk for dropping out of school. Help us meet our goal of having every child in school every day. If your family anticipates an issue with attendance this year, please reach out to our office and we will make a plan to ensure your student gets to school.
Learn more about why attendance matters, the new CCSD policy, and how CCSD can help.
Video: https://youtu.be/M0EDx8hd6no
Assessments
As we embark on this journey, it is important that we keep you informed of the happenings at school. Throughout the year, your students will be taking different assessments. The purpose of these assessments is to give our teachers and support staff an understanding of exactly where your student is at academically, in order to plan for and provide next steps. These next steps are critical to the growth and acceleration of your student.
At the beginning of the year, your child will be taking diagnostic assessments. These assessments provide our teachers with baseline data in reading and math. It allows our teachers and support staff to identify next steps and create small groups that will meet the specific needs of your child. In addition to the beginning of the year, your child will take diagnostic assessments two more times throughout the school year. The subsequent assessments not only provide information for small groups, but allow the teachers to measure the growth your student has made.
Your child will also be taking unit assessments throughout the year. These assessments measure the growth your child has made on the priority standards for the quarter. They help your child’s teacher determine if your child has reached mastery or still has unfinished learning that needs to be addressed.
Students who are multi-language learners will be taking the WIDA Access test. This assessment provides our teachers with information in four domains: (1) reading, (2) speaking, (3) listening, and (4) writing. We use the data to determine how best to provide supports and scaffolds in the classroom.
At the end of the year, assessments culminate with CMAS. This is a statewide, standardized assessment that gives the school, the district, and the state data around proficiency and growth. This test is given only to students in grades 3-5. Students are tested in reading, writing, and math. Students in grade 5 are tested in science.
At Meadow Point, our values are love myself, care for community, and make a difference. We work hard to connect these values to test-taking. We believe that our students can do great things and assessments are one forum in which they can demonstrate their greatness.
We ask that you take the opportunity to speak with your child about the importance of every assessment they take. By reinforcing the purpose both at home and school, we know we will be able to gather the most accurate data and continue to help your student move forward. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or comments you might have. Thank you for your support!
Student Safety Expectations
What an amazing start to the year! We are so excited to partner with you to ensure the success of students! Safety is our top priority here at Meadow Point. In order to make sure our students and staff are safe, we have implemented some routines and expectations. Students are required to have a hall pass at all times. If a student is in the hallway without a pass, we will work with their teacher to determine how we can support. If a student engages in a pattern of behavior of being in the hallway without a pass, we will be contacting you to problem-solve. This is not punitive, it is to ensure that we know where students are at all times! We will continue to work with students through a restorative and reteaching lens!
In addition, we are firm believers in open lines of communication. We will be contacting you with exciting news, successes, and opportunities to work together for the continued growth of your student!
School Safety
In order to ensure the safety of Meadow Point we would like to remind families about the following procedures we have in place.
Raptor System:
At the end of last year, the district implemented the Raptor System here at Meadow Point. Before being buzzed into the building, you will need to present your ID to the Raptor located in the vestibule. Once inside, please stop at the front office to check in with our staff! In addition to this new system, we are asking that families work with their teachers to schedule a time if they would like to visit their child's classroom or meet with the teacher. If you are dropping something off for your child, you can leave it on the table in the vestibule, and we will deliver it to your child's classroom. If your child is running late, a staff member will ensure they make it safely to class!
Fire Lane/Parking Lot:
A friendly reminder that the fire lane is to remain clear at all times. This means that parking your car in this area (even if you are coming in quickly) is strictly prohibited. We need to ensure that emergency vehicles have this lane clear so they are able to provide services as quickly as possible.
Families who are using the front parking lot for drop off and pick up, please note that this is a ONE WAY. You will need to enter through the east entrance in order to be going the correct direction.
Drop-off/Pick-up Traffic: Meadow Point has an incredibly small, congested parking lot with access that can be challenging and back up traffic. Please follow the following:
● Watch for kids!!!
● Be patient
● Be courteous
● No cell phone use- avoid distracted driving
Playground after school: Students may access the playground after school hours after they have gone home and return with a parent/guardian as there is no supervision after 2:45pm. In addition, our Kidz Klub has access to the playgrounds after school hours and may ask you and your student to move to a different playground. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding!
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep the Meadow Point Community safe!
District Wide Events
District Accountability Committee
Veterans and Military Appreciation
Family Literacy
General Information
Parent Handbook
Partnering Opportunities
School Meal Guide 2024-2025
Other Announcements
Meadow Point Elementary School is Still Hiring!
Help Support Meadow Point Elementary While You Shop!
King Soopers
A portion of money spent comes right back to our school, and it couldn’t be easier!
To use the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program:
*Visit www.kingsoopers.com and log into your King Soopers account. Search for Meadow Point Elementary PTCO under Community Rewards and click enroll.
*New users will need to create an account which requires some basic informaon, a valid email address and a loyalty card.
*If you do not yet have a King Soopers loyalty card, they are available at the customer service desk at any King Soopers.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for our organizaon unless you register your loyalty card. You must swipe your registered King Soopers loyalty card or use the phone number that is related to your loyalty card when shopping for each purchase to count.
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Connect with the Meadow Point Office Team
Meadow Point Elementary School
Main Line: 720-886-8600
Attendance Line: 720-886-8695
Jessica Darmstedter, Nurse: jdarmstedter@cherrycreekschools.org
Joei Sayers, Administrative Health Liaison: jsayers@cherrycreekschools.org
Emily Prascher, Family Liaison: eprascher3@cherrycreekschools.org
Debbie Fribbs, Office Manager: dfribbs@cherrycreekschools.org
Trudy Koopman, Registrar: tkoopman@cherrycreekschools.org
Lindsay Folker, Assistant Principal: lfolker@cherrycreekschools.org
Gabriela Zuno, Principal: gzuno@cherrycreekschools.org
Website: meadowpoint.cherrycreekschools.org
Location: 17901 East Grand Avenue, Aurora, CO, USA