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BE YOUR BEST SELF!
719-372-6777
Michelle Lesser ~Principal (mlesser@re-2.org)
Joe DeSalvo ~ Counselor (jdesalvo@re-2.org)
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October Dates to Remember |
October 2021
4th: Student Count Day!
7th: October Beavers of the Month Announced
11th: Beaver of the Month lunches
12th: Picture Re-takes
14th: STEAM letters go home 3rd-6th Grades
21st: Early Release at NOON for conferences
21st: Parent/Teacher Conferences
22nd: Morning Parent/Teacher Conferences
28th: Halloween Costume Party
31st: Happy Halloween
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From Mrs. Lesser
Dear Penrose Families,
First, I want thank you for supporting us the last 7 weeks of school! We can't thank you enough! We are so happy to be in school and feel so fortunate to have your support and understanding regarding student illnesses. Our goal is to stay in school and avoid quarantines.
Secondly, I want to invite you to Parent Teacher Conferences. This is our opportunity to visit with you, build relationships, and share all of the wonderful tidbits we have learned about your child socially, emotionally, and academically. Conferences are the afternoon/evening of October 21st and the morning of October 22nd. Teachers are happy to revise the schedule to meet your needs. After all, our goal is meeting with 100% of our parents.
Finally, I wanted to inform you of the school improvement goals we have for this year. The Colorado Department of Education requires each school to submit a Unified Improvement Plan. We examine our data, select Improvement Strategies and determine Action Steps for improvement. Finally, we monitor these strategies to ensure improvement occurs.
This year we will focus on:
1.Redefining and Refining Data Driven Instruction Cycles in a Standards Based Instructional System.
2.Improving core instruction through clarity, collaboration, critical thinking, and engagement.
3.Begin Implementing Multi-tiered Systems of Support with a specific focus on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
If you are interested in learning more about the student achievement, student growth, and/or the Unified Improvement Planning process I would like to personally extend an invite to our School Advisory Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 10th at 4:30 pm in the school library.
Your Principal,
Michelle Lesser
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Have a question, Concern, Celebration, or Idea?
Please follow these important steps to
ensure your question, concern, celebration, or idea is handled in an efficient manner.
To Report a Student Absent:
- Main Office- Mrs. Deanna Bellino
On matters involving instruction at your child’s school:
- Classroom Teacher
- Case Manager if your child has an IEP/ALP- Mrs. Morgan/Mrs. Eckstrom
- Principal -Mrs. Lesser
On matters involving student discipline at your child’s school:
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal- Mrs. Lesser
On matters involving student social, emotional, behavioral concerns:
- Classroom Teacher
- School Counselor – Mr. DeSalvo
- Principal- Mrs. Lesser
On matters involving Student Health:
- School Health Tech – Mrs.Tami Freeman
On matters involving IEP and Special Education services:
- Your Child's Case Manager- Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Eckstrom, or Ms. Gilliam
- Principal- Mrs. Lesser
On matters involving school security:
- Principal- Mrs. Lesser
On matters involving Parent Portal access:
- Main Office - Mrs. Deanna Bellino
On matters involving PE/Music/Art:
- Mr Royer-PE
- Mrs. Hagemann-Music
- Mrs. Sutton-Art
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ART Fundraiser
Families,
Your children have been creating wonderful works of art. Each child has created something original .
This is your opportunity to purchase items to commemorate the work of YOUR artist and support our art program: mugs, keychains, notecards, calendars, and more.
You child will bring home a packet, the artwork, and an order form. Please return the art work and order form by Oct 21st
Don't forget to order Christmas gifts!
Contact Mrs. Sutton with questions.
rasutton@re-2.org
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Beaver's of the Month
We are continuing what we started last year...BEAVER of the MONTH! Teachers will select 2 students each month. Students selected will be those who demonstrate the BEST qualities of a Penrose Beaver:
They Build Relationships,
They Encourage Excellence,
They Show Respect, and
They Take Responsibility
Students selected will receive a special certificate, have their photo taken with our mascot, have their certificate and photo displayed, be recognized during morning announcements, they will call home to celebrate with families, and they will have lunch with Mrs. Lesser and Mr. DeSalvo.
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CEI Launches Future Ready Families Website
Effort Aims to Empower and Engage Parents and Caregivers as Partners in their Child’s Education
Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is excited to announce the launch of FutureReadyFamilies.org, a robust website with proven tools, resources, and strategies to empower parents and caregivers as engaged partners in their child’s education and development. Check out this resource for parents!
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Parent Teacher Conferences
The afternoon/evening of October 21st and the morning of October 22nd
Watch for a NOTE from your child's teacher!
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SRO did you know?
Digital Awareness for Parents
The digital world is constantly evolving with new social media platforms, apps, devices, and children are often the first to use them.
Some negative things that may occur include cyberbullying, sexting, posting hateful messages or content, and participating in negative group conversations. If your child posts harmful or negative content online, it may not only harm other children; it can affect their online reputation.
While you may not be able to monitor all of your child’s activities, there are things you can do to prevent cyberbullying and protect your child from harmful digital behavior:
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Monitor social media sites, apps, and browsing history.
- Review or re-set your child’s phone location and privacy settings.
- Follow recommend age guidelines for social media platforms.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest apps, social media platforms, and digital slang used by children and teens.
- Know your child’s user names and passwords for email and social media.
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Establish rules about appropriate digital behavior, content, and apps.
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BEAVER PACKS...FEED the Children
We are continuing our Beaver Pack Program again this year! Beaver Packs supply our students with nutritional meals and snacks weekends throughout the school year, including extended breaks. FREE of CHARGE.
The bags go home with students on Thursday afternoons. Any child enrolled at Penrose Elementary is eligible to receive a Beaver Pack.
If you would like to enroll your student in the Beaver Pack Program, contact our office at 372-6777 or Mr. Royer at mroyer@re-2.org.
If you would like to donate money to our program to purchase food items, contact Tony Royer at 719-372-6777 ext 2714
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FACEBOOK Communication
We HIGHLY recommend our Facebook Page, Penrose Beavers Elementary School, as the best place to receive the most "up to date" and "frequent" information about our school.
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