Lucky to Have This ARPS Community!

Here at Aspen Ridge, we are the LUCKIEST to have a team of passionate teachers and staff members; a community of actively involved parents; an engaged and dedicated Board; and a building full of thriving Owls, who are the "why" behind what we all do.

We'd love to send a big thank you to the many families who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge last month! We exceeded our goal and raised $14,665 for the American Heart Association - and even more importantly, many of our families learned the life-saving skill of hands-only CPR. All students who raised $100 or more will soon be silly stringing Mr. Zuppas, and all students who raised $150 or more will also be silly stringing...MS. MILLER! Stay tuned for details on when and where the fun will happen!

We have lots to share in this March newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to read through and stay up to date on all that's happening at ARPS!

Sign Up for Spring Sports & Summer Jams!

Aspen Ridge is Ready to Read!

A Whole Lot is Happening on March 10th!

Want to kick off your weekend with an inspiring event? Head to Old Town Erie for the Hope & Gratitude Project on Friday, March 10th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Students and staff from Aspen Ridge - and several other Erie schools - are creating luminaries to light up the night with their hopes for the year ahead. Plus, several restaurants in Old Town are donating proceeds from the night to all participating schools, divided evenly. So you can stroll through the luminaries and dine out to donate, as well! Sign up here to help set up the luminaries!

Next PTO Meeting:

Wednesday, March 8th, 6:00pm

All are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom!

Here are three ways you can get involved with the PTO this month!



• Participate in March Teacher Appreciation. See the flyer to the right for details!
• Sign up to help with the Kickboard Store and put huge smiles on our Owls' faces!
• Middle School parents, join our ARPS Middle School Parents Facebook page to connect with other Middle School families.

Visit the PTO page on the Aspen Ridge website to stay up to date on all things PTO, and feel free to reach out anytime to share your thoughts, suggestions, and questions at pto@aspenridgeprepschool.org.

Let's Get Psyched for Spirit Week!

Hello, Owl Families!

It's hard to believe that March is here, spring is approaching, and we are about to enter the fourth quarter! In the weeks leading up to Spring Break, our Owls will show their "madness" for reading, practice the mindset of Live to Give, demonstrate hope and gratitude, and continue to SOAR academically, socially, and emotionally.  

Speaking of SOARing, I wanted to take a moment to remind our families of the cell phone policy that is listed in our Parent & Student Handbook.

Students are permitted to bring their cell phones to school, as long as they remain turned off and out of sight while on campus. If a student needs a phone while on campus, they may use the phone located in the classroom or the main office. Cell phones are not permitted to be used on campus. Use of cellular service to access the internet or bypass the content filters is prohibited. Students at ARPS are not permitted to bring any electronic devices to school without written permission from a teacher or administrator.

The consequences of noncompliance of electronic devices and cell phones are listed in the Parent & Student Handbook.

While cell phones have become a necessary part of our daily lives, they are not a necessary part of student life at school. Here is a great article that illustrates the importance of establishing phone-free classrooms. Thank you for supporting us in this effort by reminding your children that their phones are to remain off and out of sight throughout the school day.

As the weeks become busier and the weather warms up (hopefully), we look forward to Spring Break, a time to rest, rejuvenate, have some fun, and come back ready to finish the year strong! The month of March is known for bringing luck, but we're lucky all year long to be part of a community that comes together to provide our students with the skills and confidence to succeed in the classroom and in our community every day.

Warmly,

Rachel Miller

Principal

This Month in Photos: Owls in Action

Our 8th graders put their research and hard work on display during our National History Day presentations. Congratulations and good luck to the students who are moving on to the next round of competition at the National History Day Regionals tomorrow, March 4th!

What could be more fun than baby chicks in our PreK 4s classroom? It's the perfect way to encourage spring to hurry up and join us!

Are they 5th graders or 100 year olds? It was hard to tell as we celebrated our 100th day of school in spectacular senior style!

Our first annual Aspen Ridge Skate Night was a great success!

We were all glad to have a cozy fire to gather around on this night of freezing family fun!

Buddy time is the best! It's a chance for our younger Owls to connect with our older Owls for creativity, learning, and fun!

These kinder students had big smiles as they worked together at their Math Center during Flex Time!

Ms. S represented ARPS well as a presenter at the Colorado League of Charter Schools Annual Conference. Go, Ms. S!

Everybody loves a good field trip! These first graders had a ball exploring the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.