Peek at Our Week January 29, 2024
Paonia K-8 School
Paonia K-8 School Info
Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear PK8 Families,
Paonia K-8 School received another recognition this week. During the January School Board meeting, the school district recognized Paonia K-8 as a School of Distinction for the 23-24 school year. Paonia K-8 is one of only two schools in the district to receive this recognition. The School of Distinction identification is based on the school's score on the annual School Performance Framework (SPF). Our SPF score is a combination of the growth and achievement scores our students received during the spring 2023 state CMAS test. Way to SOAR Eagles!!
The majority of our school accolades (John Irwin Award, Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award, School of Distinction, Bright Spot Award, Colorado Succeeds Prize, etc) are all determined by our students demonstrating their academic proficiency through growth and achievement on the state CMAS test. CMAS testing happens every year for students in 3rd-8th grades. We value the contribution that EVERY student makes to our school performance. As we prepare for this year's CMAS testing in April, we ask that ALL families have their students participate in these tests. Not only do the tests provide us with valuable information about our performance, the tests are also invaluable for preparing students for future assessments they will take in high school, and in their careers. Please continue to support our school and your child by not opting your child out of the state assessment. Avoiding the test is ultimately a disservice to the school and to the student. Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Game
Tuesday, January 30th at 4:00pm
7th/8th Grade Away Games at Cedaredge Middle School
Paonia Community Dodgeball Tournament
Wednesday, January 31, 6:00pm
STUCO is sponsoring a community dodgeball tournament. See the flyer below for information on how to register your team.
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Game
Thursday, February 1st at 4:00pm
7th/8th Grade Away Games at Centennial Middle School
100th Day of School
Thursday, February 1st
3rd-5th Grade Powderhorn Ski Day
Friday, February 2nd, 7:15am-6:15pm
Optional downhill ski day. All students attending will be in all-day lessons. See below for more information.
8th Grade Girls Basketball Game
Saturday, February 3rd at TBD
8th Grade B Team Tournament at Centennial Middle School
A Peek at our Weekly Activities
The latest from our classrooms
4th Grade Animal Research
6th Grade Math Class
8th Grade Presentations to 1st Grade
Kindergarten Read Aloud
3rd/4th Grade Shadow Puppet Workshop
3rd/4th Grade Shadow Puppet Workshop
Upcoming Powderhorn Ski Days
It is time to start preparing for our Annual Powderhorn Snowsports Training Days. These are optional days of skiing for our 3rd through 8th grade students.
- 3rd-5th grade students are scheduled to ski on Friday, February 2nd.
- 6th-8th grade students are scheduled to ski on Friday, February 16th.
- All students who choose to attend will spend the whole day (before and after lunch) in a ski or snowboard lesson, have lunch at the lodge with their peers, and enjoy a wonderful Western Colorado recreation activity.
- Students who do not attend will have a regular school day.
- Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing to attend the trip (no failing grades or current disciplinary action).
Here is a tentative schedule for each ski day:
- 7:00 am All students arrive at PK8
- 7:15 am Depart for Powderhorn Ski Area
- 10:30 am Lessons Begin
- 4:00 pm Depart for PK8
- 6:15 pm Arrive at PK8
Here are the costs for the program:
Transportation paid by PK8 and PK8 PPO
Lunch/snacks provided by families (send a sack lunch, or money for a resort cafeteria lunch)
Lesson, and lift, and rentals - $84 per student per day
Lesson, and lift or rental - $79 per student per day
Lesson only - $69 per student per day
On the day of skiing, students need to remember to bring the following items:
Sack lunch or lunch money as well as a snack for the bus ride
Appropriate ski clothing (winter pants, winter jacket, gloves/mittens, sunglasses/goggles)
Ski/snowboard equipment if not renting
Permission slips for 3rd-5th grade students were due on January 19th, it is too late to signup. Permission slips for 6th-8th grade students were sent home this week, and are due February 2nd.
You may stop by the office if you did not receive a permission form.
I Matter Mental Health Services
About I Matter
Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established I Matter in 2021 to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, and to address needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. I Matter is open to youth 18 or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
In May 2023, the Colorado State Legislature renewed I Matter to provide free therapy for youth through June 30, 2024.
I Matter is managed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating licensed therapists.
For general inquiries about the program, view the FAQs. To receive help with the website or support in scheduling a session, email support@imattercolorado.org.
Grief Group for Students
Has your child's life been touched by the death of a loved one?
Some common reactions to loss are:
• A decline in school performance.
• Changes in sleeping and eating patterns.
• Feeling that nobody understands.
• Changes in behavior. Your child may react to situations in an unusual manner, such as being angry more frequently and with little apparent reason.
If your child is in grades 6-8, we invite them to attend a grief group now being formed and co- facilitated by Hopewest Kids and Ms. Lukez (school counselor). The group will meet weekly for six to eight weeks for 40 minute sessions.
Each session will include grief education and small group discussion. Activities such as writing, art, and literature will assist participants in coping with issues of grief and loss.
A signed parent/guardian consent form is required. For more information, please contact Ms. Lukez at 970-527-4882 or Claire Dauwe from HopeWest Kids at 970-874-6823.
PPO Announcements
Our next PPO meeting is Monday, February 12th at 3:45pm.
We will continue discussing second semester activities and ways to use our funds to support PK8 students.
Support Friday Snack Day for Teachers
PPO organizes treats for the teachers on Fridays. We need volunteers to sign up for Fridays in December and January. Please sign up to help support our amazing teachers by providing snacks at this link:
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