Dear Parents and Families,

It is truly unbelievable that we are nearing the end of the ski season and approaching April break! Thank you all for being mindful of our CMAS testing sessions that begin next week. Some may be questioning the purpose of standardized testing and why we have to spend so much time and energy preparing for and completing these tests. Here is a quick chart outlining why we do these tests and what we do with the results: Click Here

We start next week and appreciate everyone's cooperation and flexibility to make our CMAS season run smoothly!

On another note...

We have an enthusiastic group of students (mostly in 3rd grade) who would really like to see our Drama Club come back to the Enrichment Program after school line up! We are looking for a leader for this club. If you are interested in drama and getting kids excited about it too, please consider being a Drama Club leader for session 5 after break! Pay is $25 an hours plus making lots of kids and parents happy!

We hope you all have a great week and enjoy the LAST DAY OF THE SKI SEASON!!!

Sally Hensley

Elementary Principal

Kathryn Long

Elementary Assistant Principal

It is always super helpful to pack your kiddos an extra drink for lunch, preferably something they can independently open. In addition, this week our cooler was unplugged and milk is temporarily unavailable so it's especially important to pack a drink this week if your child typically relies on school milk during lunch.

The lost and found will be donated THIS THURSDAY, 4/30. Please swing by the front office anytime, 8AM-4PM, to check-in and take a gander.

Please join us for the next CBCS SAC Meeting:

Tuesday April 4th at 4pm in the Library & on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83192435071

Please join us on Thursday, March 30th at the Center for the Arts for Dead Head Ed's End of Season Party with Easy Jim and DadGrass at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets from the Center for the Arts at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=171702 ($35 General Admission, $55 Balcony). This not-to-be missed event will benefit the CBCS Enrichment Program and will help to fund the 35 after school clubs for K-12 students.

A reminder to the morning bus riders that the bus is ready and waiting at the CB South bus stop between 7:35-7:50. Please plan for your children to be on the bus by 7:50AM so we can leave on time. Once the bus has started driving, please do not flag down the bus to stop.

Pro tip- the earlier the better, as the bus fills up and it’s easier to find a seat before 7:45AM!

The Town of CB is looking for student and parent feedback on their transportation and mobility plan. Students will have the opportunity to share their feedback in-school as they have on past community projects. If you wish to participate please take the 10 minute mobility survey here.

Encourage your young scientists interests by attending the Western Chemistry Club's chemistry show on April 7th. It is free and will take place in the University Center Ballroom from 4:30-6:30 with hands on activity at 5:30.

Class photos have been rescheduled to Monday, May 1st. More information on ordering to follow.

If you have not already done so, please pay your $15/child/club/session fees on mypaymentsplus. We rely on this money to pay our club teachers. Session 4 clubs will run up to April break. Session 5 clubs will run from after April break until the end of the school year. Registration for Session 5 will open on April 5 at 9 a.m. and the registration link will be in next week's Titan Times. Tuesday clubs include K-2 Legos, K-2 Costumes & Creativity, 3-5 Garden and 3-5 Chess & Games. Thursday clubs include K-2 Art-tastic: Spring & Summer Arts & Crafts, K-2 Creative Constructions, 3-5 Garden and 3-5 Kids' Radio Club.

The Enrichment Program is looking for someone to head up a drama club during Session 5 for either K-2 or 2-5 students on Tuesdays or Thursdays after school from 3:30-4:30. Session 5 takes place after April break until the end of the school year (6 weeks). Please contact Jill Van Tiel at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net if you have any questions or need further information.

Summer Experience is officially scheduled for current Kindergarten - 4th graders, June 20-July 20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will have a morning program from 8:30 to 12:00, and an all-day program from 8:30 to 3:30. 5th graders can participate in the Middle School Summer Experience this year! The registration is $25 per student and is open NOW through May 26 at Mypaymentsplus. More details be found here.

*Please note, May 25th is a firm deadline to register.

The CBCS Talent Show is April 12 at 5:30 in the MPR. Students, staff, and community members are invited to attend. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for CBCS students. There will also be a bake sale to benefit the CBHS student council and the CBES leadership council. Please bring cash only (we cannot take Venmo or IOUs). Registration is closed. We have 25 amazing acts registered to perform; you don't want to miss it!!

Kindergarten registration is open online now through April 14th. For more information or to register an incoming kindergartner click here.

The calendar for the 2023-2024 school year has been approved and can be accessed here.

The Backpack Program sends families in need home with extra food for the weekend. We are looking for new sponsors for this program for the 2023/2024 school year. If this is something you may be interested in please notify Stephanie at ssandstrom@gunnisonschools.net.

We will be CMAS testing in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades starting April 3rd. Students perform their best when they are in their classrooms with their teacher and their peers, rather than in a make up session environment. Thank you for being thoughtful about school attendance during that time period.

We have decided to help facilitate sharing photos from teachers with the community! We hope you can follow our Facebook page HERE to stay informed with fun updates regarding the student’s daily ongoing activities.

A HUGE thank you goes out to last week's volunteers! Together, they volunteered 2.5 hours.

Troy Hendrick and Samantha McMahon

We've really struggled to get volunteers in the door since the start of January. As each week passes, our volunteer signups become less and less. We know you're busy. We know you're juggling 100 different things. We get it. If you have the time, please consider volunteering for just one hour in the cafeteria or 30 minutes as a crossing guard. The school has asked for help in areas that they are short staffed. Let's be there to show our love and support for our teachers and staff. Please check out SignUp Genius to learn more about these opportunities.

Elementary Lunchroom Assistant - 2 volunteers daily:

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

Crossing Guard - 1 volunteer on Wed:

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

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

Deadhead Ed concert on March 30 benefiting Enrichment Program, PTA Spring Fling on April 7 benefiting Teacher Appreciation & Classroom Resources, and After Prom Party on April 28th benefitting high school students.

After-Prom is seeking your financial support for the 10th Annual After-Prom Party on April 29th. This free event provides a safe, inclusive, substance-free alternative for our high school students at a very special and important time in their lives. Past events have been a huge success with nearly 100% of Prom attendees joining in the After-Prom fun. We greatly appreciate your gift, without which this evening would not be possible! Please donate using the following link:

Join us on April 7th at the Public House for a concert by the Sweet Lillies.

All proceeds benefit the Crested Butte Community School.

Tickets are on sale now: $35, $40 at the door, or secure two complimentary tickets

with a $150+ sponsorship. https://crestedbuttepta.org/springfling/

Purchase your Spring Fling tickets by THIS Saturday, April 1, and be entered to win a Spring Fling commemorative T-shirts (designed by local artist John Fellows) and more! Help us reach our fundraising goal!

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.