PLE Summer Updates

PLE Families,

We hope you are enjoying your summer break and are able to unplug and unwind a bit this summer. As we begin to get ready for your student's return in August, here is some information that will help in your planning.

We will have more details regarding the first week, but please note that August 7th is a modified split day for families to come and meet your student's teachers, bring in school supplies and take student pictures. It is not a full day of school for students.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

All Kits will be delivered to the school and available for pick on the first day back on August 7th!

Order your kits using the link below by July 1st!

• School Supply Kits

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools coordinates the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive every summer, with the goal of collecting, purchasing, assembling and distributing backpacks and school supplies to students in need. This annual school supply drive is in its 14th year. The Foundation distributes over 1,500 backpacks annually. Support the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive with a drive in your business, neighborhood or community!

Lend A Hand ensures that every student starting the 2024-2025 school year will have the supplies they need to help them be successful in school. This program continues to be possible through the generosity of our community partners and individuals.

Complete details can be found on the DCSD Foundation Website. which includes all the Donation Drop off sites.

• Questions about Registration/Enrollment or call 720-433-0095
• Questions about Open Enrollment (closes Thursday, August 1st at 4pm)
• Check the PLE Website for more information

Express Check-In is a Douglas County School District application that allows parents to update household information, sign off on district forms, update health conditions and select school fees. This application helps prevent families from having to manually enter a full batch of information for numerous children in the household when checking in prior to the start of the school year.

Every household must complete this process. We will send out a reminder eblast prior to the open date. Complete details and instructions are available here: PLE Express Check In

• June 30th - Last Day to order School Supply Kits
• June 30th - Last Day to access your Student's EPR's
• July 10th - Howdy's Homemade Ice Cream / PLEA Fundraiser
• July 15th - Free and Reduced Lunch Application opens
• July 25th - Express Check In Opens
• August 1st - Open Enrollment Closes
• August 6th - Swirls / PLEA Fundraiser 11:00am - 9:00pm
• August 7th - PLE - Check-In Day/Supply Drop off & Student Picture Day
• 9:15 am- 12:00 pm - families last name A-M
• Noon - 1:00 pm closed for staff lunch
• 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - families last name N-Z
• August 7th - Kindergarten 15 Min Assessments & Photos
• August 8th - First Full Day of School 1st - 6th Grade
• August 12th - First Full Day of School Kindergarten
• August 12th - PLEA Kinde YaHoo/BooHoo. 9:00am - 10:00am

Wednesday July 10th

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

6340 S Parker Road Unit 101 - Aurora CO 80016

We currently are using the School Messenger platform to send out our communication to our PLE Community. Please note effective July 1st, the district is moving away from the School Messenger platform and moving to Final Site platform.

This should not impact families at all, but it may look a bit different and will come from a different server, phone number etc. If you notice any changes, or are not receiving communication please review the directions below to ensure you are signed up to receive communication in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Emergency messaging – did you get yours?

We want to ensure DCSD parents receive the emergency alerts most important to them.

What if I didn’t receive the alerts I want?
Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (campus.dcsdk12.org) and click on “More” in the left-hand column. Navigate to “Family Information” and review your contact information. If you see an incorrect phone number or email, please update it in Infinite Campus, or contact the registrar at your child’s school to request an update.

Read more about using Infinite Campus Parent Portal here.

I received everything except a text message. How can I fix this?
You must select to receive text messages from our system. Confirm that you have selected to receive text messaging (SMS) for emergency and/or school notifications through Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Effective July 1st families will no longer have access to your student's EPR's. (most of us remember these as report cards) Please make sure you have taken the time to look at your student's Progress Report that was released the end of May.

Families can access their student's EPR via the Engaged Parent Portal. Parents/guardians will use the same username and password they use for access to the IC Parent Portal.

Complete Details on accessing your student's EPR can be found here: PLE EPR's

• On July 1st you will be able to log into Infinite Campus and see your child’s assigned teacher.
• Please Note: if you are not able to access on July 1st, please be patient and try again. On occasion these large system updates may take a few days to get it right. We will communicate any additional information as needed.
• The exception is our Kindergarten Student's.

Your students beginning of the year schedule is a little different as we get to know your child and determine class placement. Check out the schedule below

• You will bring your student to school for a 15 minute assessment, Please sign up for a time slot here: Kindergarten 15 minute assessment sign up
• Students will also have their school photo taken on this day

Again this year Douglas County School District is excited to announce its participation in the Healthy School Meals for All program for Breakfast and Lunch. All students enrolled at Douglas County School District may participate in the Breakfast (where available) and Lunch at no cost!

Studies have shown that students who are not hungry perform better in school. By providing Breakfast and Lunch to all no students at no cost, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students.

While meals will be provided at no cost to all students in participating schools, it's important for Douglas County School District to continue gathering this information in order to receive full access to state and federal funding.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Households who qualify may receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, field trips, utilities support, and more.
• Additional funds will go directly to schools to help cover the cost of meals, support after-school activities, and other nutritional programs for students.

• Linked below is a year-long calendar for your reference and planning:
• 2024-25 PLE Year Long Events Calendar - Draft (Highlighted Items are not finalized).
• If you utilize Google Calendar, you can also subscribe to our PLE Events Calendar
• Please familiarize yourself with our PLE Website.
• You can also stay informed through social media via Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.
• Our community has also created a group on Facebook called Pine Lane Families; this group is a very helpful community and they are very responsive.