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In this issue:

Return to In-Person Update
Stop the Spread with CO Exposure Notifications
Tips for Raising Grateful Kids
Students Saying the Pledge
November Library Programs
Free Meals Available
Free and Low Cost Activities for November
Support our Schools

Return to In-Person Learning Update

We continue to monitor Arapahoe County COVID-19 data closely so we will know when it is safe to resume in-person learning. At this time, the data shows it is not safe to return to in-person learning until at least after Thanksgiving break. This means we will NOT return on November 16 and will continue to provide weekly updates on the data.

The data continue to worsen, unfortunately. Arapahoe County has gone from “Safer at Home Level Yellow - Concern” to “Safer at Home Level Orange - High Risk” this week. More people in our community are contagious right now than at any time during the pandemic. Governor Polis has asked Coloradans to cancel their social plans for the next few weeks in order to slow the spread.

Even though we are not in-person, we are asking for our community’s cooperation in tracking the health of our staff members and students in order to understand the number of cases affecting our community directly. Please continue to report any COVID symptoms or exposures to your school’s health assistant.

We will continue to watch the data and provide updates every Thursday in regard to how it affects our return to in-person learning. The data in our metric need to add up to a 4 or above and stay that way for seven to fourteen consecutive days before we can come back to in-person learning.

We know that these times are challenging for students, families and educators. Thank you all for your dedication to your student's education and our community’s safety.

Stop the Spread with CO Exposure Notifications

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recommends that all Coloradans enable CO Exposure Notifications on their smartphones in order to be alerted if they have been exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. The technology anonymously uses Bluetooth to recognize if you have been within six feet of someone who tests positive for COVID-19. This allows you to reduce the risk of passing COVID on to your loved ones.

Learn more about CO Exposure notifications at addyourphone.com.

Tips for Raising Grateful Kids

Learning to be grateful can improve kids' relationships, ability to empathize and overall happiness. Here are some tips that can help kids show (and feel) appreciation.

Set an example. Make sure you model saying thank you to someone who helps you, and make sure you thank your kids when they do something helpful, too.
Point out generosity. Call attention to it when people (including your kids!) do things that go beyond what's expected.
Find fun ways to say thanks. There are lots of ways to show gratitude.

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Students Saying the Pledge

The Englewood Schools Board of Education is looking for videos of Englewood students saying the pledge of allegiance that can be played at the beginning of virtual board meetings. Please send a video of your student(s) saying the pledge to excellence@engschools.net. Please also include the student's name, grade and school.

November Library Programs

Check out what's happening in November at Englewood Public Library by reading the November events flyer! Lots of fun and free activities for kids of all ages - even teens and tweens!

November Programs

Free Meals Available

Free grab & go meals are available while we are on rolling remote for kids 18 and under at school sites and on bus routes.

See the Sites and Pickup Times

Free and Low Cost Activities

Check out some free and low cost activities for families happening virtually or in our community this month.

Free & Low Cost Activities

Support Our Schools

Dinner Fundraisers

Support the EHS Cheer Team by eating at Chipotle on Hampden on Wednesday November 18 between 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mention this fundraiser or use code GYVE6R6 in the promo field when ordering online and 33% of the proceeds will go towards the EHS cheer team!
Support the EHS Band by eating at Panda Express on Broadway on Wednesday November 18 between 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mention this fundraiser or use code 316144 in the promo field when ordering online.

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