APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER
SPRING IS
a time to find out where you are, who you are, and move toward where you are going.
~ PENELOPE TRUNK
The Foundation Staff had a blast putting on the 2019 Apple Awards on Sat., April 6 at the swanky Vehicle Vault in Parker, CO.

As promised, this year’s celebration was more fun, outrageous and epic than ever before! It featured live entertainment from That Eighties Band , door prizes and competitions. 2019 Apple Award finalists and winners were revealed in a lively ceremony.
Congratulations to all nominees and winners! 2019 winners are:
Classified Employee of the Year: Paul Narcisian, Ranch View MS
Department Employee of the Year: Paula Hans, Communications
Elementary Educator of the Year: Paula Bishop, Sage Canyon
Secondary Educator of the Year: Elena Paich, Mountain Vista HS
Administrator of the Year: Mindy Persichina, Lone Tree Elementary
Please Welcome the Foundation's New Executive Director, Ashley Sommers
I am excited to introduce myself as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. For the last three years I have been a part of the Foundation in all aspects of programing, event planning and development. I will continue to work with the Douglas County community, business leaders, donors, families and parents to help the District provide the innovative educational opportunities the District is known for. It has been great to watch the Foundation grow and thrive and I am honored to continue to move the Foundation forward.

Spring Foundation Chapter Treasurer Trainings
Are you a new treasurer? Are you a current treasurer that needs a refresher on any information, policies or procedures? Come to an upcoming treasurer training. Feel free to bring other chapter officers with you.
April 30, Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 am
DCSD WSC, Telluride Room - 701 Prairie Hawk Dr, Castle Rock
Please sign in at the desk, go up the stairs and through the middle door.

May 1, Wednesday from 7-9pm 
Chaparral HS, Library - 15655 Brookstone Dr, Parker

May 7, Tuesday from 7-9 pm  
Rock Canyon HS, Library 5810 McArthur Ranch Rd, Lone Tree
Fun Ways to Give Back this Summer!
The Foundation is thrilled to announce that we are the nonprofit partner for this year's Castle Rock Summer Jam featuring The Fray . Castle Rock Summer Jam is a local music festival featuring a variety of acts. It was started as a way to give back to the community, previously giving charitable donations and college scholarships to local high school music students. This year the bands include: Battle of the Band winners (upcoming), Solar, The John Saunders Band and The Fray . This year the event will be Saturday, July 13. For more event details go to: castlerocksummerjam.com . Purchase tickets HERE .
The annual Lend A Hand School Supply Drive will be collecting donations June and July. Look for more details about drop off locations in the May Newsletter.
Discounted Community Events = All Kinds of Fun!
WE HAVE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET!
**FINAL WEEKS OF OFFER**
We have purchased a limited number of discounted tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more! Two performances and price levels available: Thursday, July 25th or
Friday, July 26th - both at 7:30 p.m.
Be in the house to cheer on the Rapids as they go up against Real Salt Lake at Dick's Sporting Goods Park!

Sat., May 11@ 7 PM
Tickets only $20
No taxes or fees
Bring your friends, families and colleagues to Coors Field as the Rockies take on the San Diego Padres.

Sat., May 11 @ 6:10 PM
DCSD Appreciation Night
Tickets starting at $17
DCSD Community Days
May 31, June 1 & 2
Day Tickets $28.99 (Reg. $59.99)
SEASON PASSES ONLY $69.99 (Reg. $179.99)

Purchase your ticket by May 30 and receive a FREE RETURN TICKET valid August - November.
Preferred Partner Summer Camp Opportunities!
CLICK ON IMAGES TO FIND OUT MORE!
Give your child a summer to remember when they take part in an adventure at Cherokee Ranch and Castle ! So many possibilities: art afield, living history, the natural sciences—all offerings are designed to be interdisciplinary and weave together the mysteries and magic of literature, art and science.