Hello Parents and Families,

January is coming to an end and we are nearing the 100th day of school! This period of time is our sweet spot. Students are settled into the most productive part of the school year. All the hard work of putting routines in place, building relationships, and establishing a focused learning environment is paying off and we are seeing incredible growth in our students. As always, thank you for partnering with us in this important work!

The administrative team is focusing on refining and aligning our expectations in the afterschool clubs and workshops. We are teaming up with Jill to remind students of the Seek the Peak expectations including recognition (StP tickets) and consequences. Our after school programs are critical to students, families and the school. We want to ensure a positive, safe and engaging environment in all our programs. Thank you for supporting our efforts.

We are also addressing our school policies regarding harassment with the upper grades. It is important for students to be able to understand this complex topic and recognize the difference between typical social conflict and harassment. Here is the poster we have displayed around the school, in case you would like to familiarize yourself with the specific definition and vocabulary.

We are getting closer to hiring our new Family and Community Liaison. The job posting is still open, so if this is something you or someone you know is interested in, please let us know.

Have a fantastic week! It looks like some stellar Colorado weather!

Sally Hensley

Elementary Principal

Kathryn Long

Elementary Assistant Principal

The links to the meeting and the past 2 meeting minutes are linked below. An agenda will follow by the end of the week.

SAC Minutes, November 1

SAC Draft Minutes, December 6

"We have started to make donation boxes to help people all around the world. We had this idea because we read a book called Thirst and it was about a girl without clean water. So we wanted to help people start to get clean water and more water so that is why we started to make our business, Water for the World.

In the world right now there are people that don’t have water and some are really struggling to stay alive because they don’t have water. This crisis is taking place all over the world. We are going to use the money to build wells in towns that don’t have enough water to stay alive. So our goal is to build wells everywhere that needs them. Our plan to make the wells is to use the money. So you aren’t just giving water, you're saving lives. So thank you for your help." -Stryker, Willie, and Brody (Students of Kylie Collins Fourth Grade Class & Camille Polster's Fifth Grade Class)

STEM class needs more empty tissue boxes for building projects. Feel free to drop them by the front office or send them in with your students.

A big thank you to the following businesses, nonprofits and families for sponsoring our session 3 Enrichment Program clubs. Erickson Contracting & Management (Lego), Ward Family (Costumes & Creativity), Studio West (Art), Gunnison Valley Climate Coalition (Climate Kids), CB Family Dental (Spanish), CB Oxygen (Creative Constructions), Beltz Family (Upcycle/Recycle Arts & Crafts), Pilot Consulting Corporation (Chess), Williford Family (Science), KBUT (KBUTeens Radio), GCSAPP (STEM) and the Crested Butte Rotary for their general club support. If your family or business is interested in sponsoring a club, contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net.

Registration for session 4 will open on Wednesday, February 8 at 9 a.m. The registration link will be in that week's bulletin. Session 4 clubs will run from after February break up to April break. If you are interested in helping with a club, please contact Jill. We are short on club teachers. Session 4 Tuesday clubs include K-2 Lego Club, K-2 Authors & Art, 3-5 Lego Robotics & 3-5 Fiber Arts. Thursday clubs are K-2 Puzzles & Games, K-2 Yoga, 3-5 Science & 3-5 Harry Potter Fan Club.

Kindergarten starts Nordic this week!

First Grade

• Week 3: 1/23 Molly, 1/24 Dana S., 1/26 Wendi

Kindergarten

• Week 4: 1/30 Christine, 1/31 Tyler, 2/2 Dana W.
• Week 5: 2/6 Christine, 2/7 Tyler, 2/9 Dana W.
• Week 6: 2/13 Christine, 2/14 Tyler, 2/16 Dana W.

Third Grade

• 2/27-3/16, TBD

Second Grade

• 3/20-4/6, TBD

Second & Third Grade

• Tuesdays: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14

Fourth & Fifth Grade

• Thursdays: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16

GCSAPP is offering Parent Education Nights at Gunnison Community School from 5:30-7:30PM - open to all! Save the date for 3/27 Understanding Development and Social Emotional Learning.

Open Gym for 4th and 5th graders on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 - 8:25 starting January 10th. Start your day off right with some exercise and fun with your friends in the gym! There's a ton of research that highlights the impact of early morning activity to "SPARK" your day.

The Morning Mile is still running, thanks to the CB Nordic Center! Students may run, walk, jog or even NORDIC SKI on the groomed track in front of CBCS! If your children have their own cross country skis they are welcome to ski (or run/walk) before school, anytime from 7:50-8:25. Students may leave their skis in the skateboard rack at the school entrance and then take home at the end of the day. Hope to see you out there on the track! Cheers to healthy habits in 2023! Thanks again to the CB Nordic Center for grooming and providing this opportunity for our students and families!

Location TBA.

RSVP to info@crestedbuttepta.org

Agenda: Officer Nominating Committees, Bylaws, Fundraising outreach

A huge thank you goes out to our volunteers! We always have opportunities for more people to get involved. Give it a try!

Elementary Lunchroom Assistant - 2 volunteers daily:

• This Week: Mon, Tues, Wed
• Next Week: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Please sign up for a slot on SignUp Genius.

Crossing Guard - 1 volunteer on Wed:

• This Week: Filled
• Next Week: Wed
• Please sign up for a slot on SignUp Genius.

If you have any questions, please email volunteer@crestedbuttepta.org

The blue buttons below will provide you with quick links to useful information:

Please contact Stephanie Sandstrom, Crested Butte Elementary School Office Manager, with any questions about your elementary student. Questions, concerns and messages can be directed to Stephanie via email at ssandstrom@gunnisonschools.net or by calling 970-641-7720.