Sagebrush Elementary

Dear Sagebrush Families,

As we pause this upcoming week to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reminded of the profound impact his vision and courage have had on shaping our nation and our world. Dr. King’s message of equality, justice, and love continues to inspire us to build a community where every individual is valued and every voice is heard.

In our school, we strive to embody these principles each day. From learning about kindness and respect in the classroom to fostering inclusivity on the playground, we are helping our students understand the importance of treating others with dignity and compassion. Through lessons and activities this next week, our classes will be exploring Dr. King’s dream of a better world—one where people of all backgrounds work together in harmony.

I encourage all of us to take a moment with our children to reflect on how we can contribute to making Dr. King’s dream a reality. Whether through acts of kindness, service to others, or standing up for what is right, even small actions can make a big difference.

Let us celebrate this day not just as a day of remembrance but as a call to action—a reminder that we can all play a part in creating a more just and loving community.

Thank you for being such an integral part of our Sagebrush family. Together, we can inspire the next generation to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

Warm regards,

Chris Powell

Principal

Our school is excited to be partnering with The American Heart Association this year, bringing awareness to heart disease, stroke and CPR! Stay tuned on information for our school's Kids Heart Challenge program helping to support causes that are near and dear to all our hearts!

The Sagebrush App will no longer be updated or available as of January 1, 2025.

How do you access information?

Sagebrush Elementary School website:

Sagebrush Elementary School / Homepage

Attendance - if you have an absence to report, you can call the attendance line at 720-886-8395 or go to the Sagebrush website, and on the homepage you will find a button for submitting absences.

From the Sagebrush homepage, click on Attendance. Scroll down to “Report an absence online” and the link will open our School Attendance Form:

Sagebrush Elementary School / Homepage

For Meals and lunch accounts:

Sagebrush Elementary - MealViewer Schools

Please contact the office if you need assistance locating additional resources.

Sagebrush Main Office - 720-886-8300

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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Our feeder school, Smoky Hill High School, is hosting a

Make A Wish Week, January 15 - 24

There are many ways we can support this cause. Smoky Hill High School has dress days for their wish week, as well as many fundraiser options, including multiple food dates / locations. Please see the three filers below for the "Dress Day" attire. Many staff at Sagebrush plan to participate. We hope that your kids do too!

Tuesday 1/14, Dress Day = Old Wish Week Shirts

Wednesday 1/15, Dress Day = Disney Day

Thursday 1/16, Dress Day = Ocean Blue

Friday, 1/17, Dress Day = Tropical Escape

Tuesday, 1/21, Dress Day = Turf Takeover (Green)

Wednesday 1/22, Dress Day = Surfers vs. Bikers

Thursday 1/23, Dress Day = Wild Out Day (Camo vs Animal Print vs Plaid)

Friday, 1/24, Dress Day = 2025 Wish Week Shirts

If you are ordering a shirt for Make A Wish week, they are available for purchase at the link below (pick up at Smoky Hill High School Activities Office):

https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/high-schools/shhs/shhs-make-a-wish/#/list

Thanks to our community's support of the 2024 bond and mill measures, the expansion of the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC)( Cherry Creek Innovation Campus / Homepage ) is officially underway! The CCIC was recently recognized as one of the top 100 most impactful, innovative programs in the world and one of the top ten in the United States.

The expansion project will allow the program to serve 70% more 10-12th grade students from across the district. The CCIC will have new and expanded pathways in the 2025-26 school year, including:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Advanced Electronics

• Creative (Film, Production, Motion Design)

• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)

• Veterinary Medicine

• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Welding

• Baking and Pastries

• Expansion of Auto Mechanics and Manufacturing

In addition, the new facility will feature a 500-person events center which will be used to expand the Culinary and Hospitality pathways for hands-on learning opportunities for students.

The economic impact of the CCIC is estimated at $4.1 million annually, which includes the cost savings for students in certifications and college credits as well as grants and service to the community such as the tiny home project. Today’s groundbreaking is the first of many projects to get underway as part of the 2024 bond measure, including the rebuild of Holly Ridge and Holly Hills, Laredo Middle School, and Phase I of the Cherry Creek PK-12 Campus rebuild project.

Read more about the expansion here!

(2024 Mill and Bond / 2024 Mill and Bond)

Registration is now open for the Smoky Hill Dance Team’s - Winter Mini Buffs Camp! (Seel inked flyer.)

Camp will take place on Saturday, February 1 from 9am -12pm in Smoky Hill High School’s Cafeteria. Check-in begins at 8:45am.

Participants are invited to showcase what they learned during a performance on February 7th during halftime of the varsity girls basketball game that begins at 5:30.

Mini Buff Camp is open to grades K-5.

Cost of each camp is $40 per participant.

Includes t-shirt, poms, and a snack. Camp is instructed by our varsity dance team - nationally ranked 6th in the nation!

Please bring a water bottle, wear athletic shorts/leggings, athletic shoes, and pull hair back out of your face.

Register here for Mini Buffs (grades K-5): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLj17vVyxn9t-wQ4nDHqes9WnWkNFk5jIApeWoFhopOW3iBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Pay via this link: https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/high-schools/shhs/shhs-athletics/#/v/shhs-dance-team-fees-poms-.

(Select grade 9 and enter your child’s name as well as "Winter Mini Buff Camp 2025" for reason. Email receipt to ssimpson5@cherrycreekschools.org to ensure payment receipt.)

Payment must be made by 1/22 to guarantee a t-shirt for your child. You may pay after 1/22 or bring cash to camp drop-off, but your child will not receive a t-shirt.

Feel free to forward this information to anyone you know who may be interested in attending! We look forward to dancing with you! Go Buffs!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email CCSDEquity@cherrycreekschools.org.

For more information about District Voices of Color visit the Cherry Creek School District website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/12789.

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.

The holidays are here! Between cold weather and holiday gatherings, illnesses are more likely to spread. Please remember to stay up-to-date with your flu shot and COVID booster shot this holiday season. Learn more information about CCSD vaccine clinics.

Even though all students in Colorado receive free lunch, we are asking families to fill out the free and reduced lunch application because it helps us maintain our Title I status. Title I is a Federal program that provides funding based on the number of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, and these funds support additional educational resources, programs, and services for students who need them most. By completing the form, even if you don't think you qualify, you ensure that our school continues to receive critical funding to support all students. Your participation makes a big difference in maintaining these important resources!

The application can be found at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ .

IMPORTANT: Qualified applicants receive additional perks once you have qualified for the program. If qualified you can receive: discounts, free and reduced services and additional qualification for other programs (such as your fees paid through Every Kid Sports).

Apply here:

www.myschoolapps.com

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.

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/vj2z4

Thank you,

From your Sagebrush PTCO

Sagebrush PTCO

14700 East Temple Place

Aurora, CO 80015

mailto:Sagebrushptco@gmail.com

Sagebrush Mission: We are unwavering in our commitment to help students become lifelong Learners and achieve their future goals.

Sagebrush Vision:

• At Sagebrush we are a nurturing and supportive community.
• We foster relationships and advocate on behalf of students to impact their whole well-being.
• We provide equitable access to quality instruction and hold high expectations for all students.

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

If you find any errors, corrections, or information that is missing in our newsletter, please email the Office Manager so that we can fix our information!

mailto:mcruz@cherrycreekschools.org

Thanks in advance for working together with us!

English:

Please contact Channy Kong at mailto:ckong@cherrycreekschools.org for support with this resource in your language.

Amharic:

እነዝህን መረጃዎችን በተመለከተ በቋንቋዎ ዕገዛን ለማግኘት ከፈለጉ እባክዎን ተሊሌን በዝህ እሜይል ያግኙዋት thirpa@cherrycreekschools.org

Arabic:

يرجى االتصال بـ )جميعة صباحي أو جاودة العلمي( على ) org.cherrycreekschools@jsebbahi أو org.cherrycreekschools@jdajanialami للحصول على الدعم مع هذا المورد باللغة العربية.

Chinese:

如有需要，请经由 ctaylor9@cherrycreekschools.org 与凯瑟琳•泰勒联系，以您的语言获得此资源 的支持。

Hindi:

अपनी भाषा में इस संसाधन के समर्नथ के लिए कृपया जेम्स रसाइथिी को jrasaily@cherrycreekschools.org पर संपकथ करें।

Korean:

귀하의 언어로 이 자원에 대한 지원을 원하시면 (리아 리) 에게 (llee6@cherrycreekschools.org) 로 문의하십시오.

Nepali:

कृपया जेम्स रसाइथिीिाइथ jrasaily@cherrycreekschools.org मा तपाइथको भाषामा यो संसाधनको सहयोगको िागी सम्पकथ गननहथ ोिा।

Russian:

Пожалуйста, обращайтесь к Ларисе Бака по адресу: lbaca3@cherrycreekschools.org для получения поддержки с помощью этого ресурса на своём языке.

Somali:

Fadlan la xiriir Omar Nur cinwaanka emaylka onur2@cherrycreekschools.org si aad u hesho macluumaad ku qoran luqadaada.

Spanish:

Si necesita ayuda con este recurso en su idioma, póngase en contacto con Ilse Chavez Maldonado en ichavezmaldonado@cherrycreekschools.org, Rosa Han en rhan4@cherrycreekschools.org, Helena Gognat en hgognat@cherrycreekschools.org o Monica Pantoja en mpantoja@cherrycreekschools.org

Vietnamese:

Vui lòng liên hệ với Thuý Ngọc tại Lchung2@cherrycreekschools.org để được hỗ trợ về tài nguyên này bằng tiếng Việt.