PHONE NUMBER K-6 882-468 MS/HS 882-7288, PS 882-7277,
BUS 882-2649
From the Principal’s desk:
Gentlemen, the Watchdog program is an amazing and fun way to
see how your child’s education works from the inside. Every
Watchdog volunteer last year had a big smile on his face at the end
of the day. If you have been thinking about volunteering, I
guarantee you will have a great experience. For questions about the
Watchdog program or if you're ready to spend the day with our
amazing students, just call or visit the Elementary office for more
information. Thank you.
You can learn even more by attending our 4th annual Dads and
kids pizza night. Thursday evening, Sept. 29 at 6:00 in the
cafeteria.
Parent Information 4 , 5 and 6 Graders:
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EVERY KID IN A PARK
A new White House youth initiative to get all 4th graders and their
families to experience the places that are home to our country’s
natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture FREE OF
CHARGE! http://www.nationalparks.org/ook/every-kid-in-a-park
Colorado Ski Country USA's 5th grade Passport Program provides
participants with three free days of skiing or snowboarding at
each of our 20 member resorts. The 5th grade Passport opens up
the best of Colorado to your child! http://coloradoski.com/passport
The 6th grade Passport Program provides participants with four
days of skiing or snowboarding at each of our 20 member resorts
for just $105 if you register before Wednesday, November 30th,
2016, http://coloradoski.com/passport
PTA:
***The Cold Stone Fundraiser brought in $642.00 for the school. A huge
thank you to everyone for coming out to eat ice cream and support the
school. Great job Little Bears!
***The READ-A-THON fundraiser is in full swing. This is a great
opportunity for your child to raise $$$ for our school. All pledge sheets
and money are due by Sept. 29. The read-a-thon will be held during
school on Sept. 30. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraiser in each
grade level.
***Bear Paw Face painting - Sept. 23. The cost is $1.00 each. If your
child gives the PTA $1.00 that gives us permission to mark on his/her
face.
***Popcorn & Pickles - Sept. 30
UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS TO MARK ON
YOUR CALENDAR
September 23 – Homecoming – Bear Paws Face
Painting - PTA
September 30 – Character Assembly – Respect – Main
Gym - 9:30
September 30 – Pickles and Popcorn
Mrs. Christenson, Mrs. Hill, & Mrs. Tourjee – 1
Grade:
st
The weather is in change. Send in a light jacket each day. This
week we have talked about where we live and describing key
details about where we live. Please help your child memorize
important information like their address, phone number and
birthday. Next week we will be studying words with l blends like
slip, bless and glass. Pets and their care will be a focus of study.
Continue to read aloud to your kids as they are building their
reading muscles. We want to continue to grow their minds with
great listening and thinking skills. Send in snack every day.
Learning is hungry work. Write those books down! No school on
Friday. Mrs. Tourjee is back on Monday.
Mrs. McNeill, Ms. Savage, & Mrs. Vialpando – 2
Grade:
nd
Second graders are working hard this week on "fact power". In
other words, students are working on strategies that help them
memorize addition facts. We are solving doubles facts, almost
doubles facts, and using the 9's trick to quickly add numbers
together. Also, students are exploring the similarities between
plants and animals. Students are learning how plants and animals
both depend on their environments to survive. Soon, students will
use this information to create an animal on their own with
adaptation that help them survive in a habitat of their choosing.
Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Neeley, & Mrs. Russell – 3 Grade:
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We have been very busy completing NWEA testing this week. All
students have really done a fabulous job of giving their best effort
throughout the testing sessions. We are working on comparing and
ordering numbers in math, and will begin writing informational
paragraphs about insect life cycles. Next week we will begin our
social studies unit which covers agriculture and economics, and
prepares students for our first major project, the 3rd grade
restaurant. We have a very busy and exciting month of learning
ahead of us! Remember reading logs are due at the end of each
week. Have a terrific weekend!
Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Rabinovitch, & Mr. Rhodes – 4
Grade:
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The fourth grade teaching position has been filled! We are
thrilled to welcome Ms. Bellairs to the Dolores Elementary team.
She will teach with Ms. Noble on Friday the 23rd and take over the
class on Monday the 26th. Ms. Bellairs is a highly qualified
elementary teacher and very excited to work in Dolores.
Reading: Reading groups started this week. We are also working
on summarizing, comparing and contrasting, and identifying
author opinions .Social Studies: We finished our five regions of
Colorado reports and you will get to see them at conferences in
October! Writing: Students are writing personal narratives about
their lives. You will get to read their writing at conferences! Math:
We are subtracting multi-digit numbers and beginning
multiplication.
Crow Canyon dates are set! Crow Canyon will be October 13th
and 14th. It is an overnight field trip to an archaeological center
just outside Cortez with hands on learning opportunities about
Colorado history. It also requires fundraising. Fundraising
begins on Monday and lasts for two weeks. Please see information
packet sent home today for more information about the trip and
fundraising! If you have any further questions, please talk with
your student's classroom teacher. We will need overnight
chaperones. Please talk to your child's teacher if you are interested
in being one.
*All 4th graders can receive a free National Park Pass this year. Go
online to www.everykidinapark.gov to receive your free pass.
Please make sure to initial your student's planner every night.
Mrs. Bjerke, Mrs. Jones, & Ms. Snow – 5 Grade:
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We are starting our unit on explorers! Each student will be
assigned a different explorer to investigate. Their findings will be
compiled in a class book, we can't wait to see how it turns out!
Look more information later!
Mrs. Barry, Mr. LaRose, & Mr. Tallmadge – 6
Grade:
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Sixth grade had an awesome time at the Canyonlands Discovery
Center in Monticello, Utah! They got to look at things under a
microscope, which was quite thrilling for all of them. They also
had the chance to make filters from different materials as well as
making their own versions of wind turbines! There was also a cool
museum and a bouldering wall for the kids to experience. Talk
with your student daily to see what cool things they are up to in all
of their classes! We are also aiming to have all NWEA testing
done by the end of this week!
Ms. Haase & Mrs. Reynolds – DI
Mrs. Reynolds is looking for 4th and 5th Grade students interested in
forming a DESTINATION IMAGINATION Team.
"TheDestination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that
fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic
Challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics), fine arts and service learning. Our participants learn patience,
flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the
collaborative problem solving process. Teams may showcase their solutions at
a tournament." https://www.destinationimagination.org/
A flyer/sign-up sheet will be sent home with all 4th and 5th graders shortly
with information about meeting days and times. We welcome volunteers who
wish to facilitate a team for the younger grades. Contact Reggy Haase or Helen
Reynolds if you are interested in starting a 2nd-3rd grade team.