Good News Bulletin
For the week of December 9, 2019
** Alumni Spotlight **
Do you know of an amazing alumni we can celebrate? Email kklossner@esdk12.org with your story idea.
Superintendent Recognized for Exceptional Leadership
For the second year in a row, the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance presented Superintendent Douglas Bissonette with an award for “exceptional rural leadership and advocacy” at the 2019 Colorado Association of School Boards Convention in Colorado Springs. The Rural Alliance consists of approximately 146 rural school districts who are committed to increasing opportunities for rural students and communities.
According to Alliance Executive Director, Michelle Murphy, Bissonette “is a leader who has stood out since the beginning, who helped create the current Alliance, has pushed the rural agenda, and never stood down.” He reaches out to legislators, gets to the State Capitol, helps find pathways to consensus, and has great relationships with legislators. Murphy reminded the 250+ audience members of the “stand out work he’s done on teacher salaries” and commended Bissonette for a lot of uncomfortable conversations with elected officials around sex education legislation which helped create a sense of the environment many rural communities are dealing with. “He’s seen around the capitol as a great asset,” according to Murphy.
Welcome new Board Members
Newly elected board directors John Guttenberg and Kim Frumveller were sworn in on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Elizabeth School District wishes to express their sincere appreciation to outgoing Board of Education directors Richard Smith and Dee Lindsey. Their support of students/staff and dedication to the District made a significant difference in the quality of education our schools provide. From left to right: John Guttenberg-Assistant Secretary/Treasurer; Cary Karcher-Vice President; Kim Frumveller-Treasurer; Carol Hinds-President; and Paul Benkendorf-Secretary. Learn more about our board members at the Board of Education webpage.
RCE Community Caroling
New FBLA Officers
Mrs. McCoin - Adviser, State President, & District Vice President; Paige Burge - President; Kellen McCoin - Vice President; Nora Aslan - President; Kama Ferguson - Secretary; Piper Gustafson - Treasurer; Mason Reyher - Member; Gracie Holm - Member; Jenny Grimes - Member; Malia Monette-Willett - Member; and John Loutzenhiser - Adviser.
Teachers of the Month - November
As part of Farmers Insurance Thank America's Teacher Program, the following teachers were selected (by student votes) for the November Teacher of the Month:
Lori Horton - Elizabeth High School
Jeffery Sparrow - Elizabeth Middle School
Kendra DiPaola - Singing Hills Elementary
Michelle Owen - Running Creek Elementary
Janelle Miller - Legacy Academy
Each Teacher receives a certificate of achievement, a customized travel mug filled with goodies(candy, tissues, chapstick, sanitizer, lotion, etc.), their name on the sign board on Hwy 86 for the day, and a presentation in front of their class or school.
See this month's teachers on our Facebook page.
Rescheduled Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Due to weather and school closings, Frontier High School rescheduled their Community Thanksgiving Dinner to Monday, December 16. Students and staff will now serve their annual Community Thanksgiving Meal at the school (589 S. Banner St.) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Staff and students prepare the complimentary meal as a way to share the bounty and give thanks to everyone for their ongoing support of Frontier High School. During dinner a special raffle and auction will also be held.
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Do you have a success story about your school? Want to call out a student, club, athletic team, teacher, or staff member for doing a great job? Know of an interesting class project or unique learning opportunity? Let us know! Fill out our Good News Submission Form today!
Upcoming events:
December 13 - SHE Holiday Shop & Vendor Fair, 6-8pm
December 16 - FHS Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11am-1:30pm
December 19 - EMS Winter Ball for 7th & 8th Grade
December 23-January 6 - No School, Winter Break
January 6 - EHS Boys Basketball Booster meeting, 6:30pm
January 8 - EHS Girls Basketball Booster meeting, 6pm
Elizabeth School District
Email: kklossner@esdk12.org
Website: http://elizabethschooldistrict.org
Location: 634 S. Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth, CO, USA
Phone: 303-646-1836
Facebook: facebook.com/elizabeth.schools.9
Twitter: @esdk12