Creating a Destination District with Intent, Purpose, and Pride
Be Your Best Self
719-372-6777
Sheryl Gifford ~Principal (sgifford@re-2.org)
Joe DeSalvo ~ Counselor (jdesalvo@re-2.org)
Brandy Guasta ~ Counselor (bguasta@re-2.org)
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Student Hours: 8:15-4:10
Doors Open: 8:10 am
*Please do not drop your students off before 8:10 am. There is no supervision outside until 8:10 am. Thank you for helping us keep students safe.
*All students need to enter through the front doors in the morning.
*Please be sure to sign in before taking your child to their classroom in the mornings.
Thank you!
Office is Open 7:55 to 4:20
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Dear Penrose Families,
I cannot believe how fast this year has gone! I want to take a moment to thank my PES family for welcoming me this year as your new principal. I have grown so much, and have loved every minute. I am looking forward to what the next school year will bring, but first, we still have 16 days of school left before summer, and so much going on! We are wrapping up end-of-the-year testing, celebrating teachers and staff for Staff Appreciation Week (May 8-11), saying goodbye to our 6th graders, and graduating our preschoolers and kindergartners. We also have a talent show coming up, as well as field day on the last day of school. We are excited for all that is coming, and will be ready to welcome summer in just a few weeks!
Sincerely,
Sheryl Gifford-Principal
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Hello Penrose Families-
I’m Mrs. Morgan and I am teaching 6th grade this year. Previously I was the intermediate special education teacher at Penrose Elementary. I was born and raised here and went to Penrose Elementary. I graduated from Florence High School. I have an undergraduate degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice, my Elementary K-6 licensure, and my Master's in Special Education all from UNC- University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
This is my 19th year of teaching and my 8th year at Penrose Elementary School. It’s great to be back in the school I grew up in. I have three grown children that still live in Greeley.
My husband and I enjoy camping, fishing, boating, kayaking, riding our side-by-side, and being outdoors with our dogs Ruger and Winchester, and our Calico cat, Remi.
*Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. *William Butler Yeats
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Hello Penrose Families!
I’m Mrs. Sabo. I have been a teacher for 14 years. This is the first year I have taught 6th grade, and I absolutely love it! I am a long standing Penrose Beaver having spent my Kindergarten through 8th grade years here. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband, Jake, and I have two adorable children, both of whom attend Penrose Elementary as a preschooler and a 1st grader. At home, I enjoy riding horses with my children and being outside. Farming and being on a tractor is also a favorite of mine. I have many critters to care for, so my “zoo” keeps me fairly busy.
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Miss Tami and Mrs. Bellino |
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Hi! I'm Tami Freeman. I am the Health Tech at PES. I am so happy that I get to work with such wonderful people at Penrose Elementary. I also feel fortunate that I get to work with my daughter, Ms. Dickey. I've been at PES for 12 years. I am a Florence Husky alumni, and a native of Colorado. In the summer, I love to go kayaking and sightseeing in our beautiful mountains with my husband, Cecil.
Hello Penrose Families, I am Mrs. Bellino and you will find me here in the front office. I have been the Principal/Building secretary here for almost 14 years, and I absolutely love what I am doing. I am fortunate to work with such wonderful people and my very closest friend Ms. Tami. I have lived in Florence with my wonderful husband for almost 33 years. My daughter, Ashley, is married to a former Penrose Beaver, Garret, and they have 3 amazing boys, Kasen, Kysen and Kyler (Mavie). My son, Dominic, travels around the US preforming what he loves to do the most – Freestyle Motocross!!! When I am not here I love spending my time with my family, watching my grandsons play sports, relaxing on my patio next to my fire pit, camping and riding our RZR in the mountains.
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May
Dates to Remember
5/6 YETI Run 8:15
5/8-11 Staff Appreciation Week
5/8 School Board Meeting
5/10 4th grade to Bent's Fort
5/11 1st grade to Cheyenne Mt. Zoo
5/16 5th/6th grades to YMCA
5/16 6th grade Band Concert (Pioneer Park) 6:00
5/17 School Accountability Meeting 4:30
5/18 PES Talent Show
5/22 Awards Assembly
5/23 Kinder Graduation
5/23 6th Grade Continuation
5/24 3rd grade to Cave of the Winds
5/25 Field Day and Last Day of School
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Auditions: Wednesday, May 10th at 4:30 pm
Practices: May 15th and 17th 4:30-5:45 pm
Show Times: Thursday, May 18th 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Permission slips were sent home with students, and are due by May 9th. No late submissions will be accepted.
For questions please contact Mrs. Guasta or Mr. DeSalvo.
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3rd-6th Grades
8:45-9:30
Kinder-2nd Grades
9:45-10:30
Teachers will send home invites to students who earned an award.
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Kindergarten Graduation and 6th Grade Continuation |
Tuesday, May 23rd
Kindergarten Graduation
Time: 10:00
6th Grade Continuation
Time: 2:15
*Additional information will be sent home with students.
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Field Day is coming.
Parents are invited to come watch the activities.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and comfortable clothes to wear for outdoor activities. Tennis shoes are highly recommended!
More information will be sent home soon!
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Student Placement 2023-2024
Due to anticipated changes in teaching placements and the importance of creating balanced classrooms, we will not be accepting teacher requests for the 2023/2024 school year.
Our teachers take the time to make class lists based upon the best interest of students. We balance the classrooms by gender, academic ability, special programming, social/emotional needs, personality types, and more. Please trust us to make the best decisions for your child.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Gifford at (719) 372-6777, or sgifford@re-2.org. Thank you!
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Registration is only for incoming kindergarten students or new students to the district. If your student(s) are returning students, you do not have to register. |
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Message from Our Health Office |
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It’s starting to get warm outside! Being outside is very beneficial for your mental and physical health. Remember to stay active and do things that make you happy! Exercise and vitamin D are good sources of happiness! However, too much sun exposure can cause problems as well. Sunburns are not any fun and they can be painful. It is very important to remember to always wear sunscreen while you are outside. Your skin protects your body, so it is important to protect it! Too much unprotected sun exposure can lead to melanoma which is skin cancer. This summer, have fun and play outside, but don’t forget your sunscreen!
-Corylyn Wills RN, BSN
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Have Something to Report? |
Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community!
1-877-542-7233
https://safe2tell.org/
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