17373 EAST LEHIGH PLACE, AURORA, COLORADO 80013
PHONE: 720-886-8100
FAX: 720-886-8188
ATTENDANCE: 720-886-8180
Calendar of Events:
April
Message from the Principal
April 16, 2015
21 - PTCO Meetings 9 10:30 a.m. & 6 - 7:30 p.m.
22 - Volunteer Appreciation
Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Dear Cimarron Families,
The week of April 20 is Volunteer Appreciation Week!
On Wednesday, April 22, we will host a breakfast for
our fabulous Cimarron volunteers. The teachers are
so very grateful for the generous gift of time that our
volunteers share with us. No task or amount of time is
too small. When you volunteer, you help to make Cimarron a wonderful place for children.
Each year, Cimarron nominates one exceptional volunteer to be recognized at the Cherry Creek School District Exceptional Volunteer award banquet. The 201415 nominee is Dawn Bradford. She is a parent of a 5th grader at Cimarron.
Dawn Bradford is an exceptional parent volunteer at Cimarron Elementary
School. Dawn has been a faithful
volunteer at Cimarron for the past
four years. She has served as
secretary and is currently the
PTCO Vice President. Dawn has
devoted countless hours to Cimarron. Because of her hard work
and creativity, Cimarron students
enjoy wonderful community events
such as the annual Snow Ball Festival and Spring Carnival. In addition to school events, Dawn helped
with fundraising efforts to raise money so that all children had the opportunity
to experience a free field trip. Cimarron is a wonderful place for children and
teachers because of the service and dedication Dawn has shown.
23 - “Assignment Earth” 3rd Grade Musical 6:00
p.m.
30 - Cold Stone Ice Cream
Social 5:00-8:00 p.m.
May
1 - Science Fair Open
House 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
4 - 8 - National Teacher
Appreciation Week.
7 - “E-I-E-I-Oops” 1st Grade
Presentation 6:00 - 7:00
p.m.
8 - Professional Development Day. NO SCHOOL!
14 - Kindergarten Information Night. 6:00 p.m.
19 - PTCO Meetings 9:00 10:30 a.m. & 6:00-7:30 p.m.
21 - Spring Music Concert
6:00 p.m.
22 - PRIDE Assembly
25 - Memorial Day. NO
SCHOOL!
29 - Field Day
29 - PTCO Spring Carnival
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Online Parent Forms
Cherry Creek Schools requires each family
to update their student information. If these
forms have not yet been completed for the
2014-15 school year, please update
them as soon as possible. You can
register and/or login to the system at
http://my.cherrycreekschools.org.
Please call the office at 720-8868100 if you have any concerns or questions.
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Attendance is VERY important!
Important Cimarron Café news:
DID YOU KNOW…Breakfast is
available at 8:30 every morning for
$1.65. If your child is on the Free
and Reduced Lunch program, they
also receive a breakfast every day.
If interested in this program, please
go to our District Food and Nutrition
Services website at
www.ccsdcafe.org or contact our
kitchen manager Ms. Kim at 720886-8135 between 6:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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It is difficult for a student to learn if they are not in
STEM “2015” Summer Camp Opportunities
the classroom. Please encourage your student to be
in school, but don’t send them when they are sick.
Platte River Academy
TARDIES are very disruptive, not only to the late
student, but to every student and teacher
in the classroom. School starts at 9:00
a.m. They should be in their seats ready
to learn at that time.
http://bitsbytesbots.com/bitsbytesbots/summer-camps/
Math Pioneers
http://mathpioneers.org/our-classes/
SouthGlenn Learning Center
https://engineeringforkids.com/location/denver/camps
Noteablekids arts center
http://noteablekids.com/vlt25289.htm
EARLY DISMISSALS are also very disruptive to the
classroom environment and take away significant
learning time for the student. Please avoid picking
your child up early when possible.
Camp Invention
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https://www.idtech.com/locations/colorado-summer-camps/
denver/id-tech-university-of-denver/
http://campinvention.org/parents/camp-programs/
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
http://www.dmns.org/learn/children/summer-day-camps/
ID Tech Camps
The Trails Recreation Center
www.aprd.org
Summer Sports / Drivers Education
CCSD provides sports and
drivers' education opportunities. Please see the websites below for information.
Summer Sports:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/athleticsactivities/
summercamps
Drivers Education:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/athleticsactivities/driversed
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Denver Children’s Museum
https://mychildsmuseum.org/daily-programs/camps.aspx
Exl learning
www.exllearning.com
Space Voyage Summer Camps
http://www.spacevoyage.com/sum-2015/brochure/index.html
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
http://wingsmuseum.org/
Follow this link for more camp opportunities provided by the Denver Post:
http://www.denverpost.com/summercamps
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Congratulations to our 2014 Aurora Scholar recipients:
Jayda V.
Connor C.
Lucas N.
Eli U.
Emi H.
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PTCO Openings for 2015-16 School Year
Cimarron is looking for some parents/grandparents
who would like to volunteer by serving on the PTCO
Board. We are looking to fill the following positions
for next school year. If you are interested, please
call the front office at 720-886-8103 and schedule a
meeting with the school principal, Diana Roybal.
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President
Vice President
Secretary
P.R.I.D.E. AWARDS
CIMARRON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
WE HAVE
CIMARRON
PRIDE:
We are
……..Positive
We are
……..Respectful & Responsible
We are
……..Inclusive
We are
……..Dedicated
We are about…...Excellence
3-5 Grade PRIDE Awards
Assembly 3-20-15
Ms. Campbell
Riley N.
Chasey K.
Jalen D.
Ryan A.
Brodie M.
Gavin M.
Amanita J.
Ms. Rapp
Olga G.
Kaitlyn K.
Adam H.
Ms. Carkhuff
Abigail S.
Nathan L.
Roscoe T.
Hayley R.
Seta F.
EmmaRae S.
Mr. Ricker
Carlieghan B.
Dash D.
Francisco R-B
Ms. Showell
Cylee K.
Alexandra B.
Richy M.
Ms. Whitney
Marcos A.
Madisson W.
Emily J.
Josh W.
Comfort M.
Ms. Cardillo
Ally R.
Ms. Firebaugh
Jeneta C.
Nathan B.
Dervin T.
Gage G.
Ms. Jackson
Melia I.
Alejandro D-A
Gabriela T.
Ashlynn L.
Mr. Tretten
Ochirkhuu E.
Aminab K.
Jhohaivis M.
Maria M.
Ms. Ewing
Christian L
Kaliyah M.
Marcos A.
Naaji P.
Maddy W.
Mr. Lopez
Abishai R.
Jamie J.
Abigail P.
Taryn T.
Ryan A.
Dajanae T.
Brenden A.
Gianna G.
Gabriela T.
Alonso G.
Elijah P.
March 20, 2015
Angel B.
Siona T.
Serenity D.
Kylie P.
Jayda V.
Nathan C.
Henry D.
Asher F.
Dominic J.
Jasmine S.
Reilly M.
Xavier T-P
Leilana T.
Taryn T.
Leonitus F.
Caeley S.
Ali L.
Allison L.
Daniel B.
Mrs. Rapp’s Class
April 10, 2015
March 27, 2015
Nevaeh C.
Caleb C.
LaNieceya A.
Landon G.
Amber M.
Jibril J.
Sesay W.
Cassidee M.
Wes G.
Julia B.
Dash B.
Alexis S.
Rozlynn B.
Jersey C.
Lindsey A.
Eli U.
Daniel B.
Ochirkhuu E.
Marshall N.
Taylor S.
Kensley D.
Sean T.
Angel B.
Connor C.
Niyah M.
Ivan M.
Ray H.
Joshua M.
Jonathan N.
Kylie P.
Efhrata B.
Phillip G.
Aaron T.
Chasey K.
Kenai D.
Ania G.
Andre B.
STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based
in Mathematical elements.
Cimarron is turning up the heat with projects and programs that will have our students ready to burst with knowledge and useful
information! STEAM is an acronym that shows how all topics in subject areas relate to each other and to the real world.
Cimarron STEAM activities this month:
Science: Science Fair - Open House - May 1st - 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Grades 3-5 Scientific Process and Display Boards
Grades K-2 Discovery Boards
Technology/Library: Charles R. Smith Author Visit April 29th
http://www.charlesrsmithjr.com/aboutme.htm
Charles Smith will be sharing following with us: his school journey; experiences and specific examples of how teachers encouraged his talent
as a writer, plus advice on what teachers and parents can do to nurture writing in boys.
Class presentations are:
9:15-10:00 a.m. 4th grade presentation. Parents are invited.
10:15-11:00 a.m. 5th grade presentation. Parents are invited.
Engineering: Visit our Science Fair to see student’s engineering/science projects
May 1st
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Arts: April 23rd "Assignment Earth" 3rd Grade Musical.
This show has 7 songs, each of which educates the audience and students about ways to save the earth. We perform this show around Earth
Day. Song #1 is called It's Our World and it is all about taking care of our world. Song #2 is called Turn It Off and it is about saving water and
power by turning off water when you brush your teeth or turning off the lights when you leave a room. Song #3 is called Don't Throw It All Away
and it is about recycling. Song #4 is called Ozone and it talks about preserving the ozone layer and teaches students not to use aerosol cans
with CFC's in them. Song #5 is called Driving Miss Lazy and it is all about carpooling and walking more to use the car less. Song #6 is called
Lean Green Air Machine is it is about planting more trees and flowers. Song #7 is called Last Dude to eat Fast Food and it is about not using
Styrofoam containers served at fast food restaurants. Song #8 is called We Are Able and it ties is all together by talking about empowering
students and members of the community to do something about the problems with the earth.
Math: Before School 4th and 5th Grade Math Clubs
Before and After STEM Club- Call 720-886-8120 for registration form and
prices
Grades K- 2 will be on Tuesdays
Grades 3-5 will be on Thursdays
Plants in Space
April 21, 28 and May 5, 12 and 19th
Explore the environment plants need to grow on Earth and
question if plants can grow in Space. We will get our hands
dirty as we design and plant our very own outer-space greenhouse.
Earth Moves: Quakes, Shakes and Slides!
April 23, 30th and May 7, 14 and 21st
Explore the dynamic movements of our planet Earth and how the
forces of plate tectonics impact humans living on the crust. We
will design buildings that can withstand earthquakes and find
ways of saving people from damaging tsunamis.
You are cordially invited to attend an
event at Cimarron Elementary
with a famous children’s book author
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Charles will share his school journey, experiences and specific examples of how
teachers encouraged his talent as a writer and his advice on what teachers and parents can do to nurture writing, especially in boys.
Event date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Place: Cimarron Gymnasium
Time: 7:35am-8:45am
About the speaker: Charles R. Smith Jr. is an award-winning author, photographer and poet with over
thirty books to his credit. His awards include a Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration for his photographs
accompanying the Langston Hughes poem, “My People” and a Coretta Scott King Honor Author Award for
his biography on Muhammad Ali, “Twelve Rounds to Glory.” Many of his books have also garnered reluctant reader awards, proving that kids that don’t like to read, do like to read his books.
Charles said, "I want to show students, particularly boys, that there are many ways to pursue their interests, no matter what they may be." Charles R. Smith Jr. was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
He currently lives in Poughkeepsie, New York with his wife Gillian and their three kids, Sabine, Adrian and
Sebastian.
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Cimarron’s Annual Spring Carnival May 29th
Attention Business Owners!
Would you like to advertise and promote your business at Cimarron’s Carnival? If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Nitosha Jackson for more information. She can be reached at
[email protected]
Are you moving?
Please contact our Cimarron office if:
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You have moved or will be moving out of our attendance area.
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You have moved or will be moving within our attendance area.
Please complete the form below if:
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Your child(ren) will not be attending Cimarron next year.
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Your fifth grade student will not be attending Horizon Community Middle School next
year.
My child(ren) will not be attending Cimarron and/or Horizon during the 2015-16
school year.
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is coming!
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Parents of High School, Middle School and Elementary Student
Athletes:
Don’t Miss a Great Opportunity to Hear from One of the Nation’s
Leading Sports Psychologists.
The Cherry Creek District Athletic/Activities Office
Is Proud to Present
Dr. Greg Dale, PhD
From Duke University
April 28th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Cherokee Trail High School Auditorium
25901 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO 80016
Parking in upper lot, Enter at Main Doors
Gregory Dale is a Professor of Sport Psychology and Sport Ethics at Duke University. He is also the Director of
Mental Training and Co-Director of the Leadership Program for Duke Athletics. In addition to his work with Duke’s
athletes and coaches, Greg consults with numerous college and professional athletes and teams as well as corporate
groups. He is currently working with our CCSD Student Athletes and Coaches.
Greg has written three books related to leadership and performance, and has been featured on Good Morning America, MSNBC, and numerous national radio programs. He is a member of the Sport Psychology Staff for USA Track
and Field and is a dynamic speaker who provides a variety of interactive and innovative workshops around the country and the world.
The Cherry Creek School District Athletic and Activities Department is honored to have the opportunity for Dr. Dale
to present a:
Parent Session: April 28th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at
Cherokee Trail High School 25901 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO 80016
This is a great opportunity for the entire Cherry Creek District Athletic Community, including our youth organizations to engage with one of the top sports psychologists in the nation. Greg Dale provides a stage to give parents
some introspective ideals to consider when working with their children as student athletes.
All 42 CCSD Elementary Schools