Aspen Ridge Newsletter

April Adventures at Aspen Ridge

Happy April, Owl families! We're in the final quarter of the school year, and it's chock full of opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun at Aspen Ridge! With CMAS testing, National Junior Honor Society Induction, Track & Field Meets, Spring Book Fair, our first annual Luau Family Dance, and countless chances to SOAR in and out of the classroom this month, April is sure to fly by!

Speaking of SOARing, the photo above features our 8th grade students who qualified to compete in the Regional level for National History Day. We're excited to share that seven of our ARPS students have qualified to move on to the State competition level, which will be held on April 27th at University of Colorado Denver. Let's all wish these wise Owls good luck!

We have a lot to share (even more than usual) in this April newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to read through and stay up to date on all that's happening at ARPS!

Just 8 More Days to Order Your Yearbook!

Don't miss your chance to flip through pages of your child's school day memories for years to come!

Purchase your 2023-2024 yearbook at ybpay.lifetouch.com using yearbook ID 14854124.

All sales close on April 10th, so you have just eight days to reserve this year's yearbook!

Wishing you bought last year's yearbook? There are still a handful available for purchase, so if you'd like to add the 22-23 ARPS yearbook to your child's bookshelf, contact Celine Todd at ctodd@aspenridgeprepschool.org.

First Annual ARPS Family Dance - April 19th!

Calling all incoming 1st through 4th graders at Aspen Ridge! It's time to sign up for Summer Jams!

Note that the grant that covered summer instruction (which began during the Covid pandemic) has expired, so we are no longer able to offer this program for free. The $150 fee (which comes out to just over $3 per hour) will help us to pay our teachers and purchase supplies for Summer Jams instruction.

We can't wait to help your Owls SOAR this summer! Limited spaces are available, so don't delay. Sign up today!

Solar Eclipse - April 8th

Our Owls will have a chance to witness a celestial spectacle on Monday, April 8th! As you've probably heard, a rare solar eclipse will happen on this day, and while it will not be a total eclipse over Colorado, we will experience a partial eclipse (approximately 65%) between 11:30am and 2:00pm. As a school, we'll venture outside during the peak of the eclipse to safely observe this event using protective glasses, which will be provided for each student. Other than this planned outside time, when students will be closely monitored and required to wear their safety glasses, all students will stay inside during the remainder of the eclipse window. Parents will have the option to opt their children out of the eclipse viewing if they would prefer that they stay inside for the duration of the eclipse.

Since the next total solar eclipse that is visible in the United States won’t take place for another 28 years (in 2052), we're excited to share this unique experience with our Aspen Ridge students!

International Trip Parent Meeting - April 16th

Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to travel internationally next year! We will be spending 7 nights in London and Paris, exploring the sights, sounds, tastes, history, and culture of these spectacular cities. Learn more here, and plan to join us at our Virtual International Trip Parent Meeting on April 16th at 5:00pm for the full itinerary! Click here to zoom in!

April Fun at Aspen Ridge!

Aspen Ridge PTO Board Opportunity

This Month in Photos | Owls in Action

Our Owl Watch Program is continuing to SOAR at Aspen Ridge!

Thank you to the parents who have joined our safety team!

Interested in joining Owl Watch? Contact ctodd@arprep.org.

Our fourth graders experienced the history of Colorado through interactive exhibits during their field trip to the History Colorado Center.

Always stay curious! You never know when something surprising or enlightening could happen - whether you're observing a water experiment or doing dirt studies outside!

These 7th grade Owls are all smiles in the lunchroom. It's hard to believe that they're just a few months away from ruling the school as 8th graders!

Sunny days and warmer temps are making the playground the place to be these days. Sunshine is a definite mood booster!

Our fifth graders practiced their presentation skills in library class.

Max has everyone's attention as he reads a story during library time.

Sometimes you just need a good chat with a good friend - and a giant stuffie!

Our 7th and 8th grade students had fun with their 3rd grade buddies on the last early release day. By this point in the year, our buddies are pretty much becoming our besties!

Cheeeese! Ms. Mascioli's class smooshed together and smiled for this whole-class selfie!