The Titan Times
September 27, 2022
A Message from your Principals
Greetings CB Families,
We believe our children’s safety is a collaborative between home, schools, law enforcement, and the community. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our learning community safe. This Thursday, September 29th, Crested Butte Community School will be conducting an Off-Site Evacuation Drill. Because of COVID, this drill has not been held in the last two years.
What is it?
An off-site evacuation drill is a safety protocol we use when the building is not a safe or appropriate fit for instruction. For example, there was a sewage leak one year, and the school had to be evacuated.
Why do we practice?
Our number one priority is student and staff safety. We take this responsibility very seriously and believe that empowering students through education and practice is critical.. An off-site evacuation of the entire building includes many moving parts and logistical hurdles. We will only be able to truly assess our capabilities through practice.
When is this happening?
Thursday, September 29th, at 2:00 pm.
What we need from you:
On Thursday, September 29th, please refrain from picking up your student(s) between 1:50pm and 3:15pm. Our staff are trained to not release students during an off-site evacuation, whether it is a drill or a live event.
If your student(s) has an appointment scheduled for this time frame, please check your child out prior to 1:50pm.
Sincerely,
Sally Hensley, CBES Principal
Kathryn Long, CBES Assistant Principal
The Latest News at CBCS
Free Childcare & Pizza Provided!
Thank you to the National Honor's Society for providing free childcare for elementary students during the meetings. Pizza will be available for the kiddos thanks to the PTA! Please make sure you sign up below!
Calling All Parents of 3rd-5th Graders
Celebrate the Beat would like to invite you to participate in this year’s teacher/parent dance. We will be representing the animals that were once on the endangered species list, but now have survived. There will be animal costumes and disco. No dance experience needed just a little bit of courage to have a whole lot of fun. The two rehearsals will be Wednesday, September 28 and Wednesday, October 4 from 3:45-5 in the gym. Our performance is Thursday, October 6 at 6pm.
Colorado Proud Day Menu, 9/28
Nutrition Services is celebrating Colorado producers and foods at lunch on Wed. Sept 28th! Our Colorado Proud Day menu will feature pulled pork from Scanga Meats in Salida, Mattics' Orchards Olathe sweet corn, and peach cobbler with peaches from Conner Orchards in Hotchkiss. We are proud to share a taste of Colorado with the students! These local products were purchased with the USDA Local Food Purchasing grant.
Meal Payment Reminder
Cash payments are not accepted. Remember to manage your student's account and add funds on mypaymentsplus.com and use their 6-digit student ID to create an account. Meal balances are accruing, so be sure to manage your student's account on mypaymentsplus.com. Checks are accepted at the front office. Include your student's name and 6 digit ID and indicate that it is for meals. Thank you!
Free and reduced-price meal applications: If you think your family may qualify based on income or qualifying programs (SNAP, TANF, FDPIR) or homeless, foster, migrant, then please complete the free and reduced-price meals application. This online application is the fastest and easiest method. Paper applications are also available in the school office. Please reach out to Kristen Osborn, kosborn@gunnisonschools.net with questions.
SAC Meeting
Make-Up Picture Day
Did you miss picture day or need a retake? Save the date for Thursday, October 27th. Pictures can still be ordered online at www.mymjthomas.com, password C385.
2nd Session Registration is Now Open!
Enrichment Program Club Update - Registration for session 2 of the After School Enrichment Clubs is now open. Register at https://bit.ly/3flLZwN. Session 2 will run from after October break up to xmas break. Session 1 clubs will continue to run until October break. Please be prompt when paying your club registration and after club care fees on mypaymentsplus. Contact Jill jvantiel@gunnisonsschools.net with questions.
Fall Break Community Workshops
Are you looking for fun activities for your kids over the fall school break? Join us on October 11-14 (Tuesday - Friday) for fun days of science experiments, art projects, games in the gym, legos and more. 8:30-3:30 at CBCS. $45/child/day; scholarships available. Register at https://bit.ly/3UqCkW4. Questions? Contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net.
The Enrichment Program is Looking for Club Teachers & Club Helpers
Do you have an idea for a club and/or talent you'd like to share? We are looking for club teachers and helpers for our K-5 clubs. Please contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net.
The Latest from the PTA
GWSD community Awareness Night: 5:30-7:00. PTA will sponsor pizza and refreshments at Wednesday's CBCS tour and info session about Ballot Initiative 5A (the bond).
"Where the Money Goes" meeting recap and other follow-up materials will be sent out this week, via the PTA directory email list.
Did you know? You can receive information from the PTA without being a paying member. Simply opt-in to the directory (aka Membership Toolkit) by updating your contact information. Or contact us directly to be added to our newsletter at contact@crestedbuttepta.org
Parent Resources from the PTA -- Ever find yourself digging around for info in your inbox? It might be in our Quick Links section at https://crestedbuttepta.org/quick-links/
Get involved at the school!
Are you looking to get involved at school, meet other parents and (dare we say) embarrass your child?!? Come in during the elementary lunch period for a one-hour shift. If mornings work better for you, sign up to assist the Morning Mile, where kids start the day healthy and get some energy out before school. Check out our openings below.
OPEN VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
Elementary Lunchroom Assistant:
- This Week: Thurs
- Next Week: ALL FILLED!
- Please sign up for a slot on SignUp Genius.
Morning Mile:
- This Week: Wed, Thurs, Fri
- Next Week: Wed, Thurs, Fri
- Please sign up for a slot on SignUp Genius.
If you have any questions, please email cbcsptavolunteers@gmail.com.
Quick Links
The blue buttons below will provide you with quick links to useful information:
Save the Date
Celebrate the Beat
Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 06:00 PM
Fall Break Begins
Mon, Oct 10, 2022, 04:16 PM
Picture Retake Day
Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 08:30 AM
Additional Questions
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.