Dear Sagebrush Families,
As we look forward to celebrating Valentine's Day this week, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values that make our school community so special—kindness, friendship, and respect. At Sagebrush, we take great pride in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every student feels valued and supported.
As part of our celebrations, we kindly ask families to keep a few guidelines in mind. If your child would like to bring valentines, please ensure they have one for each classmate so that everyone feels included. On Friday morning, during our classroom celebrations, each child will enjoy a delicious muffin or an alternate treat, generously provided by our PTCO. Your child’s teacher will share any additional details if specific items or assistance are needed for the celebration.
Thank you for your continued support in making Sagebrush a place where kindness and respect shine every day. We truly appreciate our wonderful community and all you do to make our school such a special place for learning and growth.
Warm regards,
Chris Powell
Principal
Important Dates
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February - Black History Month
2/10 - CLUBS: Battle of the Books, Destination Imagination (2:45 - 4:30)
and STEM
2/11 - CLUBS: Drama, No Place for Hate
2/11 - PTCO Meeting in Maker Space (6:30 - 8 PM)
2/12 - Early Dismissal for K - 5 (1:45 PM)
2/13 - CLUBS: Destination Imagination (2:45 - 4:30)
2/14 - Friendship Classroom Parties (8 - 9 AM)
2/17 - NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
2/18 - NO SCHOOL (Non-contact Day)
2/19 - Early Dismissal for K - 5 (1:45 PM)
2/20 - Destination Imagination (2:45 - 4:30)
2/22 - School Bus Driver/Bus Assistant Appreciation Day
2/24 - 2/28 - Random Acts of Kindness Week (NP4H)
2/24 - Teacher Student Swap Day (NP4H)
2/24 - CLUBS: Destination Imagination (2:45 - 4:30) and STEM
2/25 - Career Day (NP4H)
2/25 - CLUBS: Drama, No Place for Hate
2/26 - Sports Day (NP4H)
2/26 - Early Dismissal for K - 5 (1:45 PM)
2/27 - PJ and Stuffie Day (NP4H)
2/27 - Destination Imagination (2:45 - 4:30)
2/28 - Mismatch Day (NP4H)
2/28 - ☕ Coffee with Principal (8 - 9 AM)
2/28 - 1st Grade Field Trip (Den. Museum of Nature and Science)
Valentines Day - Celebrating Kindness and Friendship
Our Valentine's Day celebrations are centered around the importance of kindness and friendship. Each teacher will have information for their class activities throughout the week. Please look for information from your students teachers.
On February 14, all classrooms will be celebrating from 8:00 am - 9:00 am.
February is Black History Month
Our classrooms will be engaging in discussions, activities, and projects that highlight the importance of diversity, inclusion, and unity.
We welcome all of our families to learn more about Black History and learn about the achievements and contributions of Black individuals throughout history.
Please consider attending the District Voices of Color meeting at Smoky Hill High School on February 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
🏈 Super Bowl Weekend Challenge – Join the Nation of Lifesavers! 🏆
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The American Heart Association, NFL, and Damar Hamlin are teaming up to turn bystanders into a Nation of Lifesavers through Kids Heart Challenge! Learning Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission takes less time than a Super Bowl commercial—and it could save a life.
🔥 Want a chance to go to Super Bowl 2026? Completing Finn’s Mission earns you an entry for TWO tickets and helps our school compete for a $10,000 gym equipment makeover from the NFL!
🏈 Take action this Super Bowl Sunday! ❤️
✅ Join our school’s Kids Heart Challenge – www.heart.org/schools
✅ Complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR with Damar Hamlin
✅ Share your CPR video link on text/social media & tag #KidsHeartChallenge to spread awareness!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 23-24 Super Bowl and $10,000 Gym Equipment winners, including Altitude Elementary in Colorado and Castle Hills Elementary in San Antonio, TX!
Click here to see last year’s winners!
Let’s make **Super Bowl Weekend count**help us build a Nation of Lifesavers! ❤️
Blessings in a Backpack - every other week
Unfornately, due to lack of funding, Blessings in a Backpack will be reducing the frequency of their program to bi-weekly.
If you are currently receiving food, but are no longer in need, please contact the school so that we may utilize the food for another family.
In addition, at this time, it appears that they will not have the funding to run this program after this school year.
Calling all 3rd – 5th grade girls! Join Girls on the Run this spring! Get ready to activate your star power as you run, walk, jump, hop, or skip your way through training for a 5K! Teams will complete activities to help them learn to be happy, healthy and confident before running a 5K at the end of the season. Girls on the Run will start the week of March 3rd. We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:40. Open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls. Registration opens February 3rd. For more information about the program go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org.
Questions? Contact one of the coaches:
Lindsey Henderson – lhenderson@cherrycreekschools.org
Jenny Frank – jfrank6@cherrycreekschools.org
Shannon Bohling – sbohling@cherrycreekschools.org
¡GIRLS ON THE RUN VIENE A TU ESCUELA!
Llamado a todas las niñas de 3er a 5to grado! Participé en Girls on the Run esta primavera.
¡Prepárate para activar tu fuerza de estrella mientras corres, camines, brinques, y saltes tu camino a través del entrenamiento para el 5k! Equipos van a completar actividades para ayudarles a aprender a ser contentas, saludables y confiadas antes de correr una 5k al fin de la temporada. Girls on the Run comienza la semana del 3 de Marzo. Nos reuniremos los martes y jueves de 2:45 a 3:40.Abierto a todas las niñas en 3er, 4to y 5to grado. La inscripción abre el 3 de Febrero. Para más información acerca del programa visite https://www.girlsontherunrockies.org/es/home . ¿Tienes preguntas o quieres ser entrenadora?
Pregúntale a Questions?
Lindsey Henderson – lhenderson@cherrycreekschools.org
Jenny Frank – jfrank6@cherrycreekschools.org
Shannon Bohling – sbohling@cherrycreekschools.org
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
Enroll early...tournament will be limited to the first 200 students who sign up
DIVISIONS: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Similar age groups may be combined. Students must attend a school in the Cherry Creek School District to play. This is a non-rated tournament. USCF rules will apply.
ENTRY FEE: $30.00 per child*. Money and registration MUST be received by Saturday, February 15, 2025. There will be no on-site registration. No confirmation letters will be sent.
TIMES: Check in is 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. The Players Meeting is at 8:30 a.m. (All competitors must attend). Round 1 begins at 9:00 am. Each round will take approximately one hour. There will be no scheduled lunch break and no food will be provided. Players should bring their own sack lunch and snacks to eat in between rounds. This is a 5-round, non-elimination tournament - players should plan to participate in all five rounds. The tournament should end around 3:00-3:30.
TIME CONTROL: Time control is G/30 (30 minutes, per player, per game). A clock may be placed on games still in progress 40 minutes after the round start time, with each player getting 10 minutes. Most of the children are not experienced with chess clocks. We will explain how to use the clock to the children, as needed.
PRIZES: In each division, the top finishers will be awarded trophies. Participation awards will be given to non-trophy winners. Awards ceremony will follow the final round and will occur mid-late afternoon, after Round 5 is completed. Ties for trophies will be broken with the following tie-break systems: 1. Modified Median 2.Solkoff 3.Cumulative.
LOCATION: Overland High School, 12400 E. Jewel Ave; Aurora (Enter west side of Overland High School off Jewel Ave. (just east of Peoria St.), go south to the rear of Overland HS and park. Enter Overland HS from the south entrance.
SUPERVISION: Good behavior of all participants is expected. All players 12 years old and younger must have a parent/guardian present for the entire tournament. While parents are not allowed in the competition area once a round begins, parents are required to supervise their children between each round. If it becomes clear a child does not have supervision between rounds, he/she will forfeit the opportunity to compete further and will be asked to leave.
QUESTIONS: Todd Bardwick, 303-770-6696, tbardwick@yahoo.com
Lunch will not be provided. Bring snacks, beverages, and lunch for your child. Every child needs adult supervision for the entire tournament. Parents are not to drop off their children for the day and leave them unattended.
No confirmation letters will be sent. If your registration arrives after 200 players are registered, you will be notified at the phone number listed on your entry form. Checks will be deposited after the tournament.
For any last minute tournament updates, please refer to the Cherry Creek District Website > Programs and Services > Gifted and Talented Services > Chess Tournament
If the district cancels activities/events on February 22 due to inclement weather, the Tournament will take place on Sunday, February 23rd (same times).
SIGN UP EARLY!
TOURNAMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 STUDENTS
*NOTE: If your child is interested in participating in the Chess Tournament, please contact the Office Manager for the Registration Form: mcruz@cherrycreekschools.org
If your child is interested in participating and the entry fee is of concern to you, please contact the Office Manager at Sagebrush (720-886-8303) to potentially receive a grant for your entry fee.
STUDENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL
Did you know that we have a lot of resources for students available after school?
These resources are also available over the summer!
Our Sagebrush kids website contains links for:
- Reading and Writing
- Math
- Science & Social Studies
- Additional learning sites
The student would go to the Sagebrush Elementary website, Students page:
https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=11468
When there, click on RESOURCES / LINKS.*
* Your student should be able to connect directly to this site. If your student does not automatically connect, they may need to enter their Cherry Creek email and password to access the webpage.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Free days are:
April 7 & 27
May 12
June 19
August 25
September 15
October 12
November 8
December 8
Denver Art Museum
Free days are:
February 22
March 11
April 8 & 27
May 13
June 10
July 8 & 27
August 12
September 6 & 9
October 14
November 8
December 9
PTCO information will be sent out at least every other week.
Please click on the link to read our newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/ve9b4
Thank you,
From your Sagebrush PTCO
Sagebrush PTCO
14700 East Temple Place
Aurora, CO 80015
Sagebrush Elementary
Chris Powell-Principal
Dena McMurtry- Assistant Principal - 720-886-8304
Michele Cruz - Office Manager - 720-886-8303
Marisela Ramirez- Registrar- 720-886-8302
Attendance Secretary line - 720-886-8301
Angela Pesche - School Nurse- 720-886-8310
Attendance Line- 720-886-8395 or email us at sagattendance@cherrycreekschools.org
Kirsty Janney - Director, Before and After- 720-886-8370
Email: cpowell13@cherrycreekschools.org
Website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/sagebrush
Location: 14700 East Temple Place, Aurora, CO
Phone: 720-886-8300