Gold Rush Elementary
2020-2021 School Year
STUDENT CELEBRATIONS FROM REMOTE LEARNING
We were excited to welcome our students back from Thanksgiving break. While we always prefer to reconnect in-person, we enjoyed hearing about students’ holiday and welcoming them back to school.  

Several students began our first week of remote learning by looking on the bright side. Below is a list of positive elements of virtual learning generated by third graders. This list speaks to our students’ continued resiliency and optimism.

We get to be safe!
We can see each other in Google Meets!
We can spend more time with family!
We can eat lunch when we want!
We are learning how to work independently!
We can play with our pets during the day!
We can go to recess when we want!
We can chew gum while we are working!
We can choose indoor or outdoor recess!
We don’t have to wear masks at home!


We thank you for making our transition to remote learning successful. We are fully aware that learning would not come to fruition without your continued support. Please know your ongoing partnership is truly recognized and appreciated. 
ELEMENTARY PROGRESS REPORTS (EPR)
RELEASED DECEMBER 19

Teachers are celebrating students’ growth as they complete fall Elementary School Progress Reports (EPRs).  EPRs will be released to parents on Saturday, December 19th, through Parent Portal.  

Your child's report card includes grades for content and learner characteristics. The following rating system is used to determine your child's level of performance:

Exceeds:
Indicates a high level of achievement. It indicates a student has a strong understanding of the content/concepts/skills taught and it implies a student can demonstrate understanding independently and with very few errors.

Meets:
Indicates that a student demonstrates an understanding of content/concepts/skills most of the time and with limited support. Students who are meeting standards make few major errors or omissions when demonstrating a concepts or skill.

Approaching:
Indicates that a students requires moderate support to demonstrate an understanding of concepts/skills. Students' ability to demonstrate their understanding of a concept or skill is inconsistent or infrequent, which indicates a partial understanding of the content, concept or skill. Students demonstrate more frequent errors or omissions.

Does Not Meet:
Students who do not meet standards seldom demonstrate an understanding of concepts and skills taught. The student requires considerable support to demonstrate learning and makes frequent major errors when demonstrating his/her understanding.

You are able to view your child's information two ways - a highlight view and a comprehensive view. The highlights view includes a snapshot of how your child performed on core content standards (reading, writing and math) and how your child met school expectations of Going for the G.O.L.D. The highlights view also includes general classroom comments and individual student comments.  

The comprehensive view includes information on all four elements of the District’s guaranteed and viable curriculum in all subject areas, including social studies, science and specials. The comprehensive view may also include additional content comments aligned to specific content standards. You are able to access both views by clicking on the links at the top right portion of the screen.  
TECHNOLOGY TIPS FOR PARENTS
Please see a collection of parent resources below that will help you access your child’s materials and meetings during remote learning.

Please also know that security filters are dependent on your internet provider and not your child's device. Parents need to set parental controls through your internet provider. A few examples are included below.

Students use their Clever badge to log into different online resources. If the Clever app or link isn't working or if you are having trouble, you can try the Clever Link on the GRE website itself. It is listed under student resources. If your child has their badge you can scan it. This link will also work if your child signs in with his/her email. Please see your child's email login and password listed on his/her device envelope.

Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you are having any difficulties.


 
 
 
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022
We are currently accepting enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year. Please drop off your completed packet to Christi Dismang at cldismang@dcsdk12.org if you have not done so aredly. A completed enrollment packet and required documents must be submitted to Gold Rush Registrar, Christi Dismang, to begin the enrollment process.

Click here for the enrollment packet. You will need the following documents:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunizations
  • Proof of Residence
  • Warranty Deed, Deed of Trust, Tax Notice, Assessor Page, Notarized Proof of Residency form (completed by the person you are living with if you are living with someone and your name does not appear on the proof of residency. A copy of their proof of residency must be given at enrollment.)

If you have questions regarding registration please contact Christi Dismang at cldismang@dcsdk12.org / 303-387-7707.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS

We know that change and the holidays can be stressful. GRE counselor, Mrs. Fitch, created a new Zen Zone on her class webapge. Your child can access different strategies by clicking on the images. Click here for the live link.
CALENDAR
Click here for the 2020-2021 District Calendar
Click here for the 2021-2022 District Calendar
December 19: Elementary Progress Reports Release Through Parent Portal

December 18-January 4: No School Winter Break
GOLD RUSH ELEMENTARY OFFICE HOURS
December 2020
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00 AM -1 2:00 PM
Click here to nominate your favorite DCSD educator or staff member.
Gold Rush Elementary | 12021 S. Swift Fox Way Parker CO 80134
Main Line 303-387-7700 | Fax 303-387-7701 | https://gre.dcsdk12.org/