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| Attendance Line Number - 490-3062 | May 12, 2006 |
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Shepardson's Home Page: http://schoolweb.psdschools.org/she/ |
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We are currently immersed in the special " National Teacher Appreciation Week" which we use to honor and recognize all the staff who helps children learn. We want to thank the many parents who shared their culinary talents, their special words of support, and many other ways of thanking the Shepardson team. A couple meals were especially appreciated during this busy time of year. It's fun to leave our leftovers home or not eat another frozen dinner...for there is not much time for us to leave and return to the school for lunch. We thank YOU for making this week very special. One of our favorite "gifts" is the notes from parents. Taking some of your precious time to share what we've done to help your child and/or your family serves to keep our energy and enthusiasm for teaching strong. The rewards for teaching come in the eyes of your children. We love coming to "work" every day to help each child grow and develop a love for learning. Thanks for sharing your young "gifts" with us every day! Kindergarten has such a special way of making us smile! The chicks, ducks and geese have hatched and have found new homes. Only one found an adventure while here. The eagerness to learn can always be found in young children! A special wish for all Mothers everywhere! Happy Mothers Day!! Make every day special!
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| CALENDAR | May 12, 2006 |
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| 18 | Thu | SIT Meeting-4:00-6:00 pm | 26 | Fri | Spring Zing: 3rd & 4th-8:45-11:00 am 5th & 6th-12:45-2:45 pm |
| 19 | Fri | NO SCHOOL | 29 | Mon | Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL |
| 24 | Wed | Kindergarten Music Program-10:30-11:15 am | 30 | Tue | Sixth Grade Graduation-6:00 pm |
| 25 | Thu | Spring Zing: Kindergarten-8:45-10:45 am 1st & 2nd-12:45-2:45 pm |
30 | Tue | Last day for half-day Kindergarten students |
| 25 | Thu | Kindergarten Graduation-5:30 pm | 31 | Wed | Last Day of School-Students released at 11:30 am No lunch |
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At this time, we have four teachers who will be leaving Shepardson after serving us for over a total of 39 years which equates to about 1000 children's lives here they have nurtured, strengthened and encouraged to become their best self. Please help us thank them for their service to children at Shepardson and elsewhere as we wish them our best in their next chapter! Our Retirement Friends... They have left their mark upon the staff, their students and the school community in general. They are truly Shepardson STARS who will always shine in our hearts, thankful for their selfless giving of expertise, time and caring to Shepardson! Mrs. Colleen DelMonte --- 26 years of teaching, 19 at Shepardson! Currently teaching 3rd grade but has taught classrooms in grades 2-4 and also has been our special education teacher serving all grades and multiple needs. Colleen was one of the instrumental visionaries who helped Shepardson create an inclusive school dedicated to ensuring that each child feels that strong sense of belonging. Her mark is truly one that will live beyond her. Colleen and her husband Tom, already retired teacher and principal, will now be able to travel together and spend time with family. Mrs. Cece Cooke --- 28+ years of teaching, 15 at Shepardson! Currently teaching 5th grade but has taught grades 3-5 here and has even had classrooms in the middle of pods. One year she moved three times due to changes in her class size. We thank Cece for all of the extra time she has spent through the years helping us ensure that we meet the needs of all students. She has focused extra energy on nutrition, health and serving our "gifted" students. She continues to be an inspiration to us! Cece and her husband Alex plan to sail the seas in a boat! We wish them the best and look forward to their seafaring stories. Our "Moving On" Friends.... Mrs. Gayle Eberhardt --- 5 years of teaching, 3 at Shepardson! Currently teaching sixth grade. Gayle's husband, Jason, received his doctorate in veterinary medicine this week, which is naturally followed by an internship in Columbus, OH. Gayle has especially contributed in areas of gifted, literacy and gender issues while completing her masters. Shepardson has been a special "family" to her. We are working hard to help her continue teaching in this new state. Mrs. Libby Gleason --- 6 years of teaching, 3 at Shepardson Currently teaching morning kindergarten and is the director of the Read to Achieve grant for many primary students. Libby taught Kdg, PE, and reading in Carbondale prior to Shepardson. Libby was married since she arrived here. After her husband David completes his military assignment in Iraq this summer, they will take a year off and tour the world. She will miss the specialness of the Shepardson family but is anxiously looking forward to finally being able to spend quality time with her "groom." |
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Shepardson Student Wins Award in Reading Rainbow Writing Contest A Shepardson Elementary 2nd-grader has placed in the 12th annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest through Rocky Mountain PBS. This is the second consecutive year 8-year-old Evan Bode has placed in the contest. This year Bode won 3rd place in the 2nd-grade division for his story Adventure Under the Trap Door. The story is a sequel to his story Adventure in Rug-A-Land, which placed first in his division in last year's contest. Bode began writing stories when he was 2-years-old. Consequently, he has written about 400 stories which his parents have had bound. Bode said his writing inspiration often comes from other books that excite him. "I just start brainstorming stories and then I write them down," he said, adding that he would like to write novels and movies when he grows up. Shana Bode, Evan's mother, said the contest coordinator told Evan it was unprecedented to place two years in a row in the contest. She said the contest was a good experience for Evan who also entered the writing contest when he was in kindergarten, but did not win an award. "He was disappointed when he didn't win and he almost didn't enter again," she said. "It's a lesson in don't give up." Approximately 680 students entered the contest this year. The winners will be announced on television and stories will be available to view online by June. Bode's award-winning story from last year is presently online at www.rmpbs.org. This article is currently the featured news item on the Poudre School District's webpage at http://www.psdschools.org/. Way to go, Evan! We join your parents in being so proud of you and your teacher, Mrs. Hanford! |
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It is time for Spring Zing 2006! I am looking forward to another fun day in the sun. All students should come dressed for activity and the weather on hand. Shorts, tennis shoes, light colored shirt with sleeves, hats, sun screen and water bottles are highly recommended. Families are welcome to come and watch this fun and exciting day.
Thursday, May 25th, 8:45-10:45 Kindergarten Thursday, May 25th, 12:45-2:45 First and Second Friday, May 26th, 8:45-11:00 Third and Fourth Friday, May 26th, 12:45-2:45 Fifth and Sixth
Special thanks to the specials teachers for running the stations; without them, this day would not happen.
Greg Neal, PE Teacher
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The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) was administered to all third graders in November of 2005 to help find out more about the student's reasoning abilities and to determine the need for gifted and talented services. Score reports will be mailed to parents this next week. In addition to receiving a percentile score, parents can gain access to other valuable learning tools by logging onto www.cogat.com.
If you have further questions please feel free to contact Dr. Sommers, Mr. Kreider, or Margo Miller.
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Special thanks to our PTO who has unselfishly served our school to generate both extra funding and opportunities for the school community to network and strengthen friendships. Their relentless efforts have yielded incredible resources, especially during difficult times. I especially want to thank our President Jennifer Burkhart who kept the PTO "ship" running at full speed with a crew who independently managed their own special areas. Your PTO parents have spent many extra hours working on these special projects. Many, many thanks to all of you who served so well and to the many others who "stepped up to the plate" when needed. This team is to be commended for another outstanding year of support to Shepardson students, staff and parents!
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There are so many parents who help us accomplish goals that would not be possible otherwise. There are not enough words to express our deep appreciation for all everyone does.
The School Improvement Team (SIT) meets monthly or more to discuss teaching and learning issues, district issues such as boundary, and specific programs and staffing that serve Shepardson students. They also review school goals and budget.
Parents leaving after at least 2 years on SIT:
Parents returning for next year's team:
If you have an interest in serving on SIT, please contact the school office.
The Newsletter Team is phenomenal and their service to our community is immeasurable!
Webmaster: David Roschke (who is retiring and we do not have a replacement yet) Layout Editors: Hania Sakkal and Robin Binder Spanish Translator: Jennifer Burkhart Printers: Nancy McConnell, Yoshiko Kuno
Becky Haberecht has served as our Volunteer Coordinator for a couple years. Her hard work has resulted in 435 volunteers being registered to serve at Shepardson. As a result, Shepardson is ahead of the "game" that will require this level of registration in the future. We want to formally thank Becky for her relentless efforts to connect our parents with the volunteer program. Her efforts and all of you who are now available to us have been our greatest resource! We thank Becky for her years of service in this special role!
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Does your child have what it takes to be a babysitter? The American Red Cross Centennial Chapter is holding a 2-day extravaganza for your child to become certified in Babysitter Training, Infant and Child CPR, and First Aid Basics. Provide this opportunity for your child to learn skills that few babysitters have by learning how to market themselves and stay safe while they babysit.
Babysitter training teaches your 11-15 year old child how to care for children of all ages, how to respond to emergencies including choking, rescue breathing, and more. In addition, your child will be able to pride themselves with valuable knowledge of Infant and Child CPR and First Aid. Guest speakers, door prizes and many more surprises! Best of all-lunch and snacks are included!
Join us for the Certified Babysitter Boot Camp!
We will be holding several 2-day camps this summer:
Where: American Red Cross Chapter, 120 Saturn Drive, Fort Collins When: June 5th & 6th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (both days)
July 6th & 7th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (both days)Cost: $125 (limited scholarships available)
Register now at www.northerncolorado.redcross.org or call 226-5728, x208.
Space is limited - enroll today! Note: If you can't attend Boot Camp, our Babysitter Training course is offered every month; see website for details.
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| 5/30/06 | Last day of school for half day Kindergarten Classes | |
| 5/31/06 | Last day of school for full day classes (K-6) but school will be dismissed at 11:30 No lunch will be served. |
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| 8/23/06 | First day of school |
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Colorado Ski Country USA is looking to Colorado 4th graders to submit designs to be used for the 2006-2007 5th grade Passport. The winning design will be used in various promotional materials and will be seen by over 15,000 families. Artwork can be submitted as a group or individually.
| What To Draw? | Skiing or snowboarding. What do you think of when you visualize skiing/snowboarding at a Colorado resort? What does skiing and snowboarding mean to you? |
| Guidelines: | Minimum size of 5"x7" and no larger than 9"x12". Bright colors (markers, paint, crayons) and vertical drawings on white paper are preferred. |
| Deadline: | Submit artwork by June 1, 2006 to CSCUSA Art Contest, 1507 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202. |
Winner: The winner will receive a ski or snowboard package donated by Colorado Ski & Golf and will be announced prior to the beginning of the 2006-07 ski season. Three runners-up will receive two lift tickets to a Colorado resort. If you have questions, please call Jamie Robinson, PH (303) 866-9714, FAX (303) 837-1627.
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Thank You...
A huge thanks goes to Tia Oblender, JoAnn Caddoo, and Amy Lopez for organizing the Sock Hop. Thanks also to all the volunteers who made this event possible for Shepardson families! It was a hoppin' good time! The silent auction was a great success! Thanks to Jennifer Salvador for organizing this event and Karen Schwartz for collecting so many items for the auction. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the auction! Because of everyone's hard work, PTO collected over $1000! ~ Priceless!!!! |
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