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 May 2015
Principal’s Message Dear Polton Families:
May 4 – 8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. I want to take this opportunity to officially thank our teachers for
their endless dedication to the profession and our school. Sometimes it is easy to see the hard work of our
teachers as they participate in school events, send notes and make phone calls home, spend their lunch period
helping students catch up, and the myriad other ways that we SEE teachers working with and supporting
Polton students. I believe it is also important that we understand and recognize how much more work is
involved in supporting students to grow academically, emotionally, and socially beyond just the school day.
Teachers spend hours preparing to make each day valuable and academically challenging for their students,
then an equal amount of time reviewing completed work to determine who needs additional time to learn and
who needs enrichment. Teachers are constantly learning the best instructional approaches. Evenings, summers,
and weekends are often dedicated to trainings and workshops.
The greatest gifts for teachers are the words of appreciation. Teachers appreciate when students or parents take
the time to write a note of thanks. Education is the greatest gift we can give our children, and teachers give that
gift every day.
I cannot believe the end of the 2014-2015 school year is upon us! We are getting ready to wish farewell and
good luck to our fifth graders as they venture on to middle school. We will celebrate our fifth graders at their
continuation ceremony on June 1 at 6:30 p.m. That will be their last event at Polton, as they are not at school
on June 2nd. Also on June 1, we will celebrate our kindergartners as they have their continuation ceremony at
10 a.m. This will be the end of their kindergarten year, as they will not be at school on June 2nd either. All other
students, 1st – 4th, will end school at noon on June 2nd.
As educators we always worry about the “summer slide.” We worry that our students will lose some of the
academic gains they have made throughout the school year. One of our biggest worries is reading. Please make
sure your student(s) are reading over the summer and/or you are reading with them. We recommend at least 30
minutes a day for students grades 3-5 and 20 minutes a day for students K-2. As always a student’s academic
success is a partnership between students, teachers, and families. If students make reading a part of their
summer activities, hopefully we won’t see the “summer slide” when we return to school in August.
With next school year already in mind…the first day of school for grades 1-5 is Thursday, August 13,
2015. Kindergarten students will have scheduled meetings on August 13 and 14 and their official start
date will be Monday, August 17, 2015.
Warm Regards,
Becca
1 Honoring the Students of Aurora
1 st Grade
Since 2009, the city of Aurora has
honored one student from each grade in
every school building in Aurora in a
citywide ceremony with the city's mayor
and city council, school superintendents
and other designees. Students receive a
certificate and gifts donated by the
community.
Brandon P.
2 nd Grade
Molly H.
3 rd Grade
Students in grades 1 through 12 are
selected by the principal and teachers at
their school for being an overall first-rate
student and a excellent member of the
school community. The program is
designed to identify those students in
Aurora who strongly contribute to the life
and community of their respective school.
They might be a stellar student athlete, a
terrific citizen, a high academic achiever
or a dedicated volunteer. But most
important, they go above and beyond in
whatever they do best.
Jackson B.
4 th Grade
Hannah L.
5 th Grade
Caiyan B.
April 10-11, eight Polton Elementary students participated in the
Young Voices of Colorado’s “Spring Sing.” They rehearsed for three
hours Friday night, all day Saturday and ended with a concert Saturday
afternoon. They saw their music for the first time at the Friday
rehearsal and had everything memorized for the concert on Saturday. I
am so proud of them! They represented themselves and Polton very
well. The director of the Young Voices was very impressed with our
students and said that they were “her favorite”!
-Kristen Cox
Excellent Job!
Spring Sing
Congratula ons to the Polton Elementary Aurora Scholars!
Makenna B.
Natalie B.
Abby G.
Jasmine J.
Elizabeth K.
Caleb M.
Mariana M.
2 Seth W.
Teachers deserve some admiration and
gratitude! Teacher Appreciation Week is the
perfect time to thank your students’
teachers for everything they do.
A special thank you to the PTCO and the
volunteers at Polton Elementary School!
We appreciate your time and all of your
hard work.
Polton Field Day—Friday, May 15, 2015
Field Day is just around the corner! This is a day to celebrate physical fitness, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and to have fun! The en re school will be par cipa ng throughout the day. As in the past, each class will be rota ng through sta ons. At each sta on, students will be working together to accomplish a goal. Everyone is a winner, it is a me to enjoy the day and have fun with fitness! I hope you will be able to come watch and par cipate with your child(ren). Please be sure to help them have a successful day by making sure they have their tennis shoes, a water bo le, a hat, inhalers if applicable, and have applied sunscreen. We are in need of VOLUNTEERS to help make the event run smooth and be a success for all students. If you can volunteer for either the en re day or for half the day, please fill out the SlyReply form. Use the link provided. h p://www.slyreply.com/app/sheets/5t33s16cb8ru/ Thank you in advance for your help, 720‐7472633 kwille @cherrycreekschools.org 3 May 29, 2015!
4:00-6:30PM
Polton
Elementary
Carnival
The end of school and our Spring Carnival are just around the corner! Please join us Friday, May 29, 4‐6:30 pm for carnival games, music, obstacle courses, cake walk, silent auc on, food and FUN! More informa on regarding carnival wristband and food cket sales will be coming home in May. We are already looking for volunteers! Middle and High School students can run games for service hours and a free meal. Start thinking about what you want to donate to our Silent Auc on! We look forward to seeing you there! 4 PLEASE ADD THESE IMPORTANT DATES TO YOUR
CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016!
August 11
Open House & PTCO BBQ, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
August 11
Class lists posted, 3:45 p.m.
August 13
School starts for grades 1-5
August 17
School starts for Kindergarten
August 27
Back-to-School Night, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Pick up your child's medications:
Please remember to pick up your child’s medica ons from the Nurse Clinic by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd. A parent or guardian must pick up the medica ons. Medica ons will not be stored over the summer. If they are not picked up by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd, then we will dispose of them. Thank you for your help in advance! Hello Polton friends and families!
Summer is right around the corner! Remember, even though school is out, students can continue
to hone their academic skills! Try visiting the Polton “Technology Time” website! There are a
plethora of fun and engaging activities for all ages. Some of my favorites are the poetry corner,
netiquette and safety, and the many opportunities to improve typing skills and speed! To get to the
“Technology Time” website start on the Polton website, count down six of the quick links located
on the left, click “Technology Time” and you’re there!
http://polton.cherrycreekschools.org/Pages/Technology-Time-.aspx
Have a safe summer Polton scholars!
Ms. Keefe :)
5 6 7 Farewell 5th Grade!
We wish you well in middle
school! Polton will miss you.
-Polton Staff and Friends
8 LAST DAY
OF SCHOOL!
The last day of school for grades 1st-4th will be at
12:00PM, Tuesday, June 2.
The last day of Kindergarten will be Monday, June, 1.
Kindergarten Continuation will be
June 1 at 10:00AM in the auditorium.
The last day of 5th Grade will be Monday, June, 1.
5th Grade Continuation will be June 1 at 6:30PM in the
auditorium.
The first day of school will be August 13, 2015!
See the 2015-2016 CCSD Traditional calendar
Please Call the Attendance Line
720-747-2695!
If your child is going to be absent, be sure to call
720-747-2695 to let us know. Automatic phone
calls and emails start going out at 9:20 a.m. if we
cannot account for a student. Please call in your
child’s absence so we know they are safe!
Update contact numbers!
It is very important that contact numbers are up
to date on-line so that we are able to reach you.
You will also want to make sure that you have
updated the list of who is allowed to pick up your
child. It can be frustrating when you send a
relative or friend to pick up your child and we
won’t allow them to go because that person is
not on your approved list.
Dates
5/1/15
PTCO Muffins with Mom 8:00AM
Pride Assembly 9:30AM
5/8/2015
Kindergarten Parent Orienta on 6:00PM
5/4‐5/8/2015
Teacher Apprecia on Week! 5/8/2015
K‐8 Non‐Contact Day
5/12/2015
KG Field Trip to Zoo 9:20AM
5/13/2015
2nd Grade Filed Trip to the Wildlife Experience
PTCO Mee ng 6:00PM
5/15/2015
Field Day!
5/19/2015
4th Grade Field Trip to Colorado History Museum
5/28/2015
Choir and Percussion Concert 6:00PM
5/29/2015
1st Grade Field Trip to Bu erfly Pavilion
5th Grade Field Trip to Skate City
Pride Assembly 2:30PM
PTCO Spring Carnival!
To double check all of these important details,
please go to my.cherrycreekschools.org and
click on Parent Forms. You will be able to
update information there.
9 POLTON COMMUNITY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Hours
9:00‐3:30 Grades 1‐5 2985 S. Oakland St.
9:00‐11:50 AM Kindergarten Aurora, Colorado 80014
12:40‐3:30 PM Kindergarten 8:45 Breakfast begins Important Phone Numbers
Please do not drop off students before 8:45am! Main Line
720-747-2600
Fax
CCSD
WEATHER DELAY AND CLOSURE HOTLINE
720‐554‐4701
720-747-2688
Attendance Line
720-747-2695
In the event of a weather delay or closure, parents
will be no fied via the Blackboard Connect phone
message system. Please check the District website,
watch your local television channels, listen to the
radio or call the weather delay and closure hotline.
Nurse
720-747-2603
h p://www.cherrycreekschools.org/pages/
storminfo.aspx
CCSD Weather Hotline
720-554-4701
If classes are going to be delayed or cancelled, the informa on is posted on the district’s website at www.cherrycreekschools.org, sent to families via Blackboard Connect phone calls and sent to local media outlets. Families can also call the district’s Weather Hotline at 720‐554‐4701.
CALENDAR
Check the Polton website for current calendar events:
polton.cherrycreekschools.org
10 Polton Community Mission Statement
As a designated school of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(S.T.E.M.), Polton Community Elementary School is dedicated to equitably
educa ng and preparing all students for success in the 21st century.
Polton Community Vision Statement
To create an equitable, student‐centered environment, we will demonstrate
Polton Community P.R.I.D.E. by…
P ‐ Proud Ensuring that students, staff, and community take ownership in learning and successes through shared partnerships. R‐
Respec ul
Apprecia ng differences through our Caring Community while developing responsible risk‐takers. I ‐ Intelligent
Enhancing college preparedness and coopera ve learning through S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Literacy (Reading and Wri ng), Social Studies, and the Arts. D‐
Determined
Expec ng academic rigor through problem‐solving and collabora on, while elimina ng all achievement gaps. E‐
Excellent
Fostering life‐long learners through stakeholder (students, staff, community, district) ownership of data and the development of leadership skills. 11