Explorer Express
Happenings Around Dry Creek Elementary
Thank you Dry Creek community!
PTCO Night Out at Chuck E. Cheese!
Please join us this Friday, April 22nd, 2022 between 3:00 and 9:00pm for a FUNdraiser like no other. Chuck E. Cheese will donate 20% of all sales back to Dry Creek Elementary- including dine-in, carryout, and delivery of food orders!
Invite your friends and family members to come to help support this event!
Class Placements 2022-23
As we continue to plan for 2022-23, generating class lists is one of the most important processes we do in order to create the foundation for continued success in the upcoming school year. The process of generating class lists is collaborative in nature and involves staff members from all sectors of our school: Homeroom Teachers, Student Achievement Services, Gifted and Talented, English Language Acquisition, Specials, TAs, and Office Staff. The integrity and professionalism of our staff is the foundation of our wonderful school. We feel that we know each of our students well: learning styles, relationships with peers, academic strengths and weaknesses, etc. Our intention is to create groups of students who reflect balance and cohesiveness. Student placement is based upon many considerations. Some of the influencing factors in this process include:
Balance of male and female students
A heterogeneous range of reading, writing, and math in each room
Consideration of emotional needs, giftedness, and other special needs
Separation of social conflicts
Balance of students with strong leadership qualities
Due to the complexity of staffing plans and the class placement process, we are not able to honor specific requests for a classroom teacher. If you would like to add to our knowledge of your child’s academic, social, emotional, or behavioral needs, you may do so in writing to the principal no later than Friday, April 29,2021. The needs you share will be treated as part of the process in making assignments for next year. Requests for specific teachers should not be part of the information you share. Please respect the integrity of this process. Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation!
Students and families will have the opportunity to meet their teacher on August 11, 2022. Class lists will be posted on Tuesday August 9, 2022.
Non-Resident Applications now open!
End of the Year Event Dates
CCSD Foundation Gala: April 21, 2022
Non-Contact Day and Kindergarten Orientation: May 6, 2022
Book Fair: May 11-13, 2022
Field Day: May 13, 2022
PTCO Community Carnival: May 20, 2022
5th Grade Continuation: May 26, 2022
Kindergarten Graduation: May 27, 2022
Last Day of School: May 27, 2022 (11:00 am dismissal)
Support Teacher Appreciation Week!
Volunteers Needed for Field Day!
Field Day Times:
Grades 3, 4, & 5: 8:45-11:00am
Grades K, 1, & 2: 12:15-2:30pm
Parents who are interested in volunteering, please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please note: If you would like to volunteer when your student will be out participating during field day, please sign up for the correct time of day. If you have any questions please feel free to email Stephanie Hanson at shanson10@cherrycreekschools.org. Once you sign up directions will be sent with your student detailing your assigned station.
Power Scholars Summer School Program
The YMCA's Power Scholars Academy is a FREE, FUN, and enriching way for your scholar to learn and engage academically during 4 weeks of summer. Scholars receive a half-day of explicit instruction focused on Math and Literacy using an accredited curriculum from Bellxcel, and taught by certified CCSD teachers!
For your scholar to receive maximum benefit from the program, full participation is required (dates and times below). Please sign up for ONE session, AM or PM at only ONE school site.
Power Scholars Academy is designed specifically for scholars entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2022, who need additional academic support in Math and Literacy to reach grade level.
Explorer Club Summer Program!
CCSD Summer Sports Packet
Skate City Summer Cards
Early Dismissal on Wednesdays
Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. every Wednesday. For families who participate in after-school child care, the after-school program will be extended every Wednesday at no additional cost. For families who need care, you can register with our Explorer Club Before and After School Program. Please contact our Director, Julie Cottorone, at jcottorone@cherrycreekschools.org for more information.
Volunteer Policy
If you are currently volunteering or plan to volunteer in the future, please complete the online volunteer form. It should only take a few minutes to complete. We want to thank you in advance and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
New Colorado legislation has prompted a greater need to screen and document volunteers in our schools. Therefore, beginning January 2022, we must ensure that every volunteer completes a brief application to support activities in CCSD schools. This information will be automatically linked to the Raptor System. The good news is they only need to complete this form once per school year, and it will meet the requirement to volunteer in all CCSD buildings.
To access the form, please click on the following link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT
Definitions
- Volunteers are guests who are supporting students, completing tasks, and under the immediate supervision and direction of District licensed personnel.
- Visitors are guests who are solely entering the building to conduct business such as participate in a meeting, eat lunch with their student, or attend a school-sponsored activity.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority. Every person entering our buildings must have a District ID or a badge printed from the Raptor System.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Community Carnival on May 20th!
Dry Creek Community Carnival: Friday, May 20th from 5-7pm
Bring the whole family and join us for a FREE, fun-filled evening of attractions, games, food trucks and fun.
If you've been waiting for an in-person event to pitch in and meet other parents, here's your chance!
Volunteer Signup: Student Council has been promoting the event in school and we'd love to make their vision come to life. Whether you have a little bit of time or a lot, we have a task for you.
Donation Signup: No time? Please consider donating materials or funds for one of the booths or attractions.
Can't wait to see all of you there!
Open Board Positions for the 2022-23 School Year
The PTCO is currently seeking parents to join the executive board for the 2022-23 school year. The open positions are:
Treasurer (payables):
To maintain accurate records and reconcile of all financial transactions (using QuickBooks), to submit monthly financial statements to the board and community for review, write checks/disburse the funds of the organization, as authorized by the executive board, prepare the annual budget in conjunction with the budget committee, file annual taxes and quarterly taxes.
Fundraising Coordinator:
Document fundraising and community PTCO events for future references, Help find volunteers if needed for PTCO events, support PTCO events, find/suggest creative ways for how to promote our current fundraising efforts (promotions), such as King Sooper/ Safeway reloadable cards, spirit wear, etc., present fundraising options to the board, coordinate with Communications Director for flyers, electronic sign, website, or other advertising needs for events, help coordinate dining out events with parents and board
Communications Director:
Collect and input all events on PTCO website calendar, perform regular updates to the website, perform administration duties of various content on the website, perform email account setup and administration for all board members, committee chairs, and key volunteers, work with Treasurers for financial report posting on the website and fundraising announcements, work with all aspects of PTCO
If you have interest in any of these positions, please contact Alicia Collyar and Brittani Allen at president@drycreekptco.org.
Rent the Rock!
Parent, Teacher, and Community Organization (PTCO)
General Meeting Dates:
- May 11, 2022 at 6:30pm
Coffee with the Principal
Coffee with the principal begins at 8:00 am right after drop-off in the library on the following dates:
- April 26, 2022
- May 24, 2022
Connect with Us
Email: kwatanabe@cherrycreekschools.org
Website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/drycreek
Location: 7686 East Hinsdale Avenue, Centennial, CO, USA
Phone: (720) 554-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycreekelementaryccsd/
Twitter: @DryCreekCCSD
Families who need Dry Creek Elementary communication translated, please contact the liaison listed:
English:
Please contact Kati Brinks at kbrinks@cherrycreekschools.org for support with this resource in your language.
Amharic
እነዝህን መረጃዎችን በተመለከተ በቋንቋዎ ዕገዛን ለማግኘት ከፈለጉ እባክዎን ተሊሌን በዝህ እሜይል ያግኙዋት thirpa@cherrycreekschools.org
Arabic:
يرجى الاتصال بـ (جميعة صباحي أو جاودة العلمي) على (jsebbahi@cherrycreekschools.org أو
jdajanialami@cherrycreekschools.org للحصول على الدعم مع هذا المورد باللغة العربية.
Chinese:
如有需要,请经由ahan10@cherrycreekschools.org,与韩馥联系,以您的语言获得此资源的支持。
Korean:
귀하의 언어로 이 자원에 대한 지원을 원하시면 (리아 리) 에게 (llee6@cherrycreekschools.org) 로 문의하십시오.
Russian:
Пожалуйста, обращайтесь к Ларисе Бака по адресу: lbaca3@cherrycreekschools.org для получения поддержки с помощью этого ресурса на своём языке.
Somali:
Fadlan la xiriir Omar Nur cinwaanka emaylka-onur2@cherrycreekschools.org si aad u hesho macluumaad ku qoran luqadaada.
Spanish:
Si necesita ayuda con este recurso en su idioma, póngase en contacto con Ilse Chavez Maldonado en ichavezmaldonado@cherrycreekschools.org, Rosa Han en rhan4@cherrycreekschools.org, Helena Gognat en hgognat@cherrycreekschools.org o Milagro Nuanes en mnuanes@cherrycreekschools.org
Vietnamese:
Vui lòng liên hệ với Thuý Ngọc tại Lchung2@cherrycreekschools.org để được hỗ trợ về tài nguyên này bằng tiếng Việt.