

October 22, 2023
In this newsletter:
Top of Mind
- Watch the replay of the Re-2 School Board Election Forum!
- It's National School Principal Month!
- Rifle High Drama Club presents Clue
- Be kind and share the love!
- Re-2 is offering ELD professional development!
- WE'RE HIRING!! Job Postings
- Safe-to-Tell
- Coal Ridge Linebacker leads the state
- Softball All WSL
- Coach Phillips earns Coach of the Year!
- XC regionals
- GEO Strong
- The World Famous Harlem Wizards work their magic
- Coal Ridge Volleyball🏐
- CRHS v Rifle Soccer
- Wamsley had some amazing dancers attend their Thursday assembly
- Oct. Lunch Menu
- Watch the Oct. 25 School Board Meeting
- Free Youth Mental Health Program
Re-2 Events
Watch the replay of the Re-2 School Board Election Forum!
It's National School Principal Month!
RHS Drama Club presents Clue!
Get ready for a thrilling mystery as the RHS Drama Club presents "Clue"! 🎭🔪
📅 Dates: October 26, 27, and 28
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
🏫 Location: RHS Auditorium
Step into the world of suspense and intrigue as our talented cast brings the classic board game to life on stage. You'll be on the edge of your seat from start to finish! 🎬🔦
Mark your calendars and join us for a night of suspense, laughter, and unforgettable performances. We can't wait to see you there! 🔎🤵♀️🕯️
Show some love to an Re-2 Staff Member!
Show our teachers and staff some love. Last year, some of our parents were vocal at school board meetings and District Accountability meetings asking to Respect Everybody Twice and honor our teachers and staff. The phrase Respect Everyone Twice has been converted into Re-2 - Respect Everyone 2wice.
Please take a moment to send a note of thanks to a Garfield Re-2 teacher, administrator or staff member to show them you love and support them.
Re-2 is offering ELD professional development!
Check out the session break downs! 👇
Garfield Re-2 Job Openings
The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state to disclose all promotional opportunities internally to all eligible employees.
Here are just a few of the jobs currently available:
Special Education Paraprofessional Wamsley Elementary School
7th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach Rifle Middle School
8th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach Rifle Middle School
English Language Development Teacher Elk Creek Elementary School
Special Education Paraprofessional: MM Elk Creek Elementary School
Early Childhood Aide Highland Elementary School
Early Childhood Aid Elk Creek Elementary School
Early Childhood Assistant Toddler Teacher Elk Creek Elementary School
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Coal Ridge High Schoo
Route Bus Driver 10/09/2023 Classified Transportation
Please reach out directly to the Human Resources Department if you have any questions on current job opportunities or questions in regards to this new legislation change.
Rifle Bears land multiple players on the 4A WSL team
Congratulations to Coach Phillips! 4A WSL Coach of the Year
Coal Ridge High School crowned their homecoming court last week!
Sammi
The World Famous Harlem Wizards stopped by
The World Famous Harlem Wizards played the Western Slope Warriors this weekend. Check out some of the fun!
XC regionals
🎉🏆Congratulations to the Coal Ridge High School Men's XC team on their impressive 3A Regional Championship at the cross-country regional meet! 🏃♀️🥇 Let's cheer them on her on as they head to the the state meet Thursday, October 27! 🎉🏆
Congratulations to Coal Ridge High School's Angelina Arce-Gallegos for her 3A state qualifying regional cross country performance.
Congratulations to Ana Robinson on her impressive performance at the cross-country regional meet! 🏃♀️🥇 Ana placed 11th and punched her ticket to the state championships for the 3rd consecutive year! 🌟 Let's cheer her on as she heads to the next level of competition. 🎉🏆
Support GEOstrong!
🎁 CMU Football Experience Drawing: Don't miss the chance to win an unforgettable CMU Football Experience during their home game against Chadron University on Saturday, November 4! Details will be revealed at the event. All proceeds support Geo's battle.
🖊️ Giant Poster of Support:
Leave your mark on a massive poster filled with messages of love and encouragement. Your words will be a constant reminder to Geo that our community stands strong with him in this fight.
🏈 Football Helmet Filling:
Witness the magic of unity! We'll be filling football helmets with your generous donations to surround Geo and his family with all the support the medical field can offer. Any monetary contributions are deeply appreciated and will be used to bolster Geo in his battle.
This event is all about unity, spreading positivity, and showing unwavering support for Geo. Let's create a powerful force of love and strength to help him conquer cancer. Together, we can make a difference in Geo's life and let him know we stand with him every step of the way. 💪💛
Wamsley Elementary hosted some fun dancers this week. . .
It's all the craze. . pillow case dancing!
CRHS v Rifle Soccer
🥅⚽️ What an EPIC showdown on the pitch this week!! 🥳 Rifle High School and Coal Ridge High School went head to head in a nail-biting match that had us on the edge of our seats! 🙌
The tension was palpable, and the cheers were deafening! 📣 It was a game of skill, strategy, and pure determination, but when the final whistle blew, the Bears emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over a magnificent Titan team! 🏆⚡️
Some images from this weekend's Coal Ridge Volleyball match
October School Lunch Menu
October 25 School Board Meeting
Next regular meeting and workshop is October 25 at the District Office
The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education will conduct their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on October 25 at the Garfield Re-2 District Office. When agendas are published, they can be found here: AGENDAS
Public Participation
The public may comment on non-agenda topics during the public comment agenda item. Public comment for discussion items on the agenda will be allowed both in person and via Zoom or email following discussion of that agenda topic.
To respect the time of all who are present, speakers must limit their remarks to three minutes or less. Emailed comments are limited to 350 words. Comments can be emailed to publicaudience@garfieldre2.net. These boundaries are designed to help keep the meeting focused and in no way should limit conversations beyond the board meeting. Public comment operates on a first-come-first-serve basis.
We ask that all audience members and public commenter’s please do not bring signs, flags or posters into the meeting. You may display them outside, or in the hallway, but do not bring them into the meeting.
Please know that while the Board greatly values all comments from the public, members will not respond to public comments. However, they will follow up as needed after the meeting. Please be aware that any personal or individual student matters are considered confidential under Colorado Law. It is out of respect for the law, students and staff that we ask for those discussions to take place in an executive session.
If you are not able to attend in person, you may watch and participate via zoom
When: Oct 25, 2023 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 10-25-23 School Board meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81065204051?pwd=UmowakNrcmgxeEQyajFyNzEydHFjUT09
Passcode: 391915
Or One tap mobile :
+17193594580,,81065204051#,,,,*391915# US
+16699006833,,81065204051#,,,,*391915# US (San Jose)
Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline
Free Youth Mental Health Program
The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services. It provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors.
I Matter Colorado Now Offering At Least Three Free Mental Health Sessions for All Youth - view the information here.
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Re-2 Events
All Dates and Times are subject to change without notice
Monday, October 23
HES Bring Your Parent to Specials
RIV Picture retakes
RHS JV Football @ Grand Junction @4:00pm
CRHS JV Football @ Basalt @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24
HES Bring Your Parent to Specials (Day 2/3)
GME 1st Grade Field Trip
RHS Picture Retakes
RIV 6th Grade Q1 Awards 8:30 a.m.
RIV 7th/8th Grade Q1 Awards 2:45 – 3:45pm
STUCO 3:40 – 4:30pm
RHS Volleyball C/JV/V @ Moffat County @4:30/5:30/6:30
All State Audition Recital 6 – 7:15pm
Wednesday, October 25
HES Bring Your Parent to Specials (Day 3/3)
WES Butter Braids Order Pick up 3 – 5:30pm
CRHS Parent/Teacher Conf 4:30 – 7:30pm
Likely first round soccer games for Coal Ridge and Rifle High
School Board Meeting 5:30 – 8:30pm @ District Office
Thursday, October 26
RIV Harvest Days
RHS DRAMA presents CLUE - Fall Play Performance-Auditorium @ 7pm
RHS Football FR. vs. Palisade @4pm
RMS Thursday Thriller Night - 6th Grade 4:30 – 6pm
CVE 3rd Grade Musical 6 – 7pm
ECE 4th Grade Performance 6 – 6:30pm
Friday October 27
CRHS Home Volleyball Tourney 8am – 8pm
RMS Mountain Biking Club to Grand Junction7 – 10pm
RHS DRAMA presents CLUE - Fall Play Performance-Auditorium @ 7pm
RHS Football Varsity vs. Coal Ridge @7pm
Saturday, October 28
CRHS Home Volleyball Tourney
Cross Country -State TBD
RHS Varsity Volleyball @ Buena Vista (TBD)
RHS DRAMA presents CLUE - Fall Play Performance-Auditorium @ 7pm
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Location: 839 Whiteriver Avenue, Rifle, CO, USA
Phone: 970-665-7600
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