Gold Rush Elementary
2020-2021 School Year
FIRST FULL WEEK IN THE HYBRID MODEL
It was great to have all of our students back on either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday! The week confirmed how fortunate we are to have our students back in-person. Students spent the week getting to know their new classmates and reviewing routines and procedures. I am amazed at how quickly students settled in. In many ways this week felt like a traditional beginning. Students were forming new friendships, finding books that were “just right” for them and meeting individually with their teacher to set goals for the coming year.

Unlike previous years, students reviewed how to access learning in google classroom using their own device. Implementing Google Meets and google classroom is new to many students and teachers and we appreciate your patience as we continue to learn how to best use these tools, especially on Fridays.

As you are aware, students will take either their ipad or chrome book to and from school each day. Please see our device contract. We also discussed what it looks like to Go for the G.O.L.D. in person and online. We know that it is essential to Give Respect, Own your actions, Listen and learn and Do your best, when learning in both settings. Please see our school expectations below for working remotely below.
ACCESSING GOOGLE CLASSROOM & LIVE MEETING LINKS
Students in grades K-5 are accessing their asynchronous work through google classroom and joining live small group sessions on Friday using Google Meets. Thank you again for your patience as we implement these tools for the first time this year. Please see a collection of parent resources below that will help you access your child’s materials and meetings. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you are having any difficulties.
 
 
 
 
Students are also using 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 in and password listed on his/her device envelope.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - HYBRID ONLY
SEPTEMBER 2 @ 4:30-5:00 PM & 5:10-5:40 PM
Teachers are looking forward to sharing more about their classrooms with parents during Back to School Night on September 2nd. Teachers' virtual presentations will explain classroom practices and procedures and grade level curricula and expectations. Please see teachers' communication for a link to the meeting. You are welcome to join the session that works best for you.  You will also receive a school wide presentation geared towards parenting during the pandemic. 
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELEARNERS
We enjoyed the opportunity to connect with our students who are engaging in eLearning last Friday. It was wonderful to see their faces and kick off their school year together! While we are always here to support students and their families, eLearners have a District principal who is responsible for scheduling, services and the curriculum. Please see your contact information below.

Gigi Whalen - Administrator for ELearning for Parker
gdwhalen.@dcsdk12.org

It is our hope that our students who are learning remotely this year continue to stay connected with Gold Rush this year. Please see a few opportunities to do so below.

Picture Day - Friday, September 4th @ 9:00-12:00
Picture day for students learning remotely is Friday, September 4th. Please know that students choosing the hybrid model will not be in session that day. We ask that families come at the time shown below that aligns to the first letter in your last name. Click here for information from LifeTouch.

9:00-9:25 A-C
9:25-9:50 D-G
9:50-10:15 H-J
10:15-10:40 K-L
10:40-11:05 M-Q
11:05-11:30 R-S
11:30-11:55 T-Z

Submitting Additional Yearbook Photos
We would love candid pictures of all Gold Rush students in our yearbook. Please feel free to submit photos at grephotos@gmail.com . We are unable to incorporate screenshots so please submit either a jpeg or share the image directly.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL MAP
Click here for a link to the arrival and dismissal map

Arrival Procedures:
Gold Rush has had tremendous success with our rolling start! If you are returning to Gold Rush, you are aware that all students enter the building between 8:20-8:30 AM and head directly to their classroom. This year grade levels will be assigned additional entrances that will be staffed at all times by GRE staff.   The map above shows where students will enter the building. As soon as the bell rings at 8:20 AM all students are able to walk directly through their assigned door and head directly to their classroom. They do not need to line up behind their teacher or grade level cone after 8:20 AM.



Dismissal Procedures:
In order to ensure that students and families are able to social distance, we will stagger dismissal times for primary and intermediate students. Please see the schedule below.
3:20 PM Grades K-2
Students in grades K-2 
Students with siblings in grades K-2 (non-car loop)
Students in grades K-2 who ride the bus will meet in the library
BASE students check into the cafeteria
K-2 students and siblings can walk home

 
3:30 PM Grades 3-5
All other students in grades 3-5
Rolling Carloop will begin
Buses for students in grades K-5 will be loaded
Students in grades 3-5 will walk home
SAFETY PRACTICES & PROCEDURES

Thank you for following our additional school safety procedures. Please remember adults are required to wear a mask at all times while on school grounds. This includes in the parking lot and on school sidewalks. Dogs are also not permitted on school grounds.


Click here to learn more about the following:

  • Classroom Setup
  • Specials
  • Lunch & Recess
  • Arrival & Dismissal
  • Cleaning & Health
  • Parents' Access to the Building
  • Volunteering
  • School Traditions
Gold Rush Elementary | 12021 S. Swift Fox Way Parker CO 80134
Main Line 303-387-7700 | Fax 303-387-7701 | https://gre.dcsdk12.org/