Aspen Ridge

May Parent

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Principal's Message

Happy Final Days of School, Owl Families!

It is so hard to believe that we have reached the end of another successful school year! We have spent the year focused on learning and growing academically, socially, and emotionally and have used the 7 Mindsets as our road map. I am so proud of the accomplishments we have achieved as a school community.

Throughout the year, we learned that...

When we dream big, embrace our creativity, and expect great results...Everything is Possible.
Putting our Passion First helps to identify our unique talents and align them with our personal goals.
The importance of working with, for, and through others shows that We are Connected, thus developing empowering relationships.
To become 100% Accountable, we have to set and achieve challenging academic and social goals. We know that we are responsible for our own happiness and success, and are committed to SOARing in our school and in our community.
Our Attitude of Gratitude shines when we express our appreciation for what we have in life and bounce back quickly from setbacks.
By Living to Give, we inspire those around us; by serving others with our actions we make a difference in our community and for our community.
As we continue to focus on every moment and embrace each moment in time, we show that the Time is Now to be an Aspen Ridge Owl!

As we wind down and the year comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for everyone that has supported our school community. We are a school built BY the community to build UP the community. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, impacts the success of our students, and I am eternally grateful!

Thank you, Volunteers! It has been a breath of fresh air welcoming volunteers back on campus this year! Whether you volunteered your time, talents, or both to support teachers or students, your contributions have been invaluable.

Thank you, Parents! Student success truly takes a village. You have been our biggest cheerleaders and I am so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you as we prepare our students for their future paths.

Thank you, Teachers and Staff! Our teachers and staff are the best around! They contribute countless hours each year to provide our students with a safe, caring, and loving learning environment. Students are our focus, and it is evident through their growth, success, and happiness.

Thank you, Students! You are the "why" that keeps us motivated. Through your hard work, dedication, willingness to learn and grow, and those amazing smiles, you inspire us to be our best!

Whether you are continuing your journey at Aspen Ridge or transitioning onto a new path, one thing is certain...Once an Owl, Always an Owl!

Happy Summer!

Rachel Miller, Principal

Our Community of Learners Shines Bright!

A COLOSSAL congratulations to our National History Team! They placed THIRD in the Colorado State Competition and we couldn't be more proud! Not only are our Owls kind and respectful, they are also crazy smart! Way to leave a legacy as our first state competitor placement.

The Kindergarten Mother's Day Tea was a HUGE success! A big shout out to our amazing moms, near and far, and huge kudos to our Kinder teachers and students. They sang their hearts out to their moms, created adorable bonnets for their moms to wear, and everyone enjoyed delicious cupcakes and tea together.

Give Davis a huge wave when you see him in the halls! He's doing great and his smile is non-stop. We love seeing him so happy and spending our days with him!

#stronglikedavy

Thank YOU for helping to raise $1,395.97 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in honor of Stevie's Super Heroes. Aspen Ridge families make our community the BEST place to live, work, and play! (Stevie and his crew say "thank you," too!)

Mrs. Miller and Ms. Shahinian had some outstanding assistants helping run the school recently. The Gala outings and adventures are memories in the making, and these Owls had a fabulous time observing classrooms, making announcements, and being spoiled with their lunch of choice. It's so fun to "work" at Aspen Ridge.

Principal for the Day

Josephine

Dean for the Day

Roman

Scarlett won 2nd place in the Optimist Club of Erie's "Respect for Law" poster contest! Our friends at Erie PD presented her with a special award and Ms. Zehnder's whole class celebrated with ice cream and Izze drinks. Way to represent Aspen Ridge in our community, Scarlett! We are so proud of you!

Wishing our Outgoing Owls Farewell

Each year, natural attrition occurs across our school as teachers and staff move their families to different areas around the state, nation, and world, as they start growing their families, and as they continue their professional educational journey. It's a bittersweet time when we wish our Owls "good luck" on their new adventures and start welcoming a new flock of Owls to Aspen Ridge.

Please take a few minutes to keep reading to visualize who is heading on for new adventures, and to give them a big hug or well wish as this school year starts winding down. It's because of our amazing community that this natural change is often so difficult. But in the true Owl spirit of growing our community and adding value to those around us, we know the Aspen Ridge legacy will continue through these amazing staff members beyond our community and four walls.

#onceanowlalwaysanowl

Mrs. Simmons has been at Aspen Ridge as our PreK Lead/Director for the past 7 years. She and her family live and play in Windsor, where she is hoping to obtain a teaching position for the 2022-2023 school year. She's been a foundational piece to our school and our Owls!

Mrs. Ravita has been at Aspen Ridge as our Music Teacher Extraordinairre for the past 7 years. She and her husband are moving back to the East Coast, where they are both originally from, to be near family as they start planning for their own little Ravitas soon.

Ms. Wietharn has been at Aspen Ridge for the past 3 years as both a 4th and 5th grade teacher. She is moving to Texas where she will teach in Lake Travis ISD. I'm sure the next time we see her, she'll be using the common phrase of "y'all" with a Texas drawl. We can't WAIT!

Ms. Weingardt joined Aspen Ridge during Covid, taught as one of our VIP Teachers, and most recently has served as our math/reading interventionist in K-4th grade. Baby Weingardt is due in August, and we cannot WAIT to meet our future Owl.

Ms. Shelly and her family are joining the West Coast in a few short months, as they relocate to Washington state. She has been a part of our hard-working lunch monitor staff for the past two years, and is a parent that we will miss seeing around the school (in addition to her son, Nate).

Mr. Eggen joined our campus this year as our 7th/8th grade Social Studies teacher. He has brought a vast experience with him and we can't wait to see where the wind blows him next.

Mrs. Reddy has taught in the Preschool (3s) classroom for the past five years. Starting as an assistant and quickly moving to the lead, she has been the #1 fan and supporter of our youngest Owls. As she heads into early retirement, we know we will see her around campus in future years, subbing with a huge smile on her face.

Ms. D'Alessandro joined us in late October as our Special Education academic and behavior support paraprofessional. She will be teaching in Brighton this upcoming school year, where she decided to join the teacher workforce officially and to earn her alternative teaching license. We wish her luck as she teaches 8th grade English.

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Your Owl Lost It and We Found It

Are you missing any jackets, water bottles or sweaters at your house? There is a HUGE probability that we found it! Check your closets and the back seats of your cars, then drop by to see if anything belongs to your Owl(s). We'll be donating all items that are not claimed by May 26, 2022.