Peek at Our Week August 14, 2023
Paonia K-8 School
Paonia K-8 School Info
Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
August 11, 2023
Dear PK8 Families,
It's almost here, the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year! Over the past week the school staff and I have been putting the finishing touches on our preparations for this year. We've got our building tidied up, classroom desks labeled with student names, lessons prepared for the first week of school, and we are ready to go!! Now we are all eagerly waiting Monday morning when the halls and classrooms will fill with the sounds of excited students meeting their new teachers, greeting new and old friends, and lockers opening and closing. It's the energy of a school filled with students that brings joy to our lives!!
Our first family event of the school year is the Back To School BBQ on Thursday, August 17th, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Our classrooms will be open from 4:30-5:00 so that families may visit their students rooms. Dinner service will start at 5:00 and there will be a prize raffle at 6:15 pm. We hope our families will head over to Pickin' In The Park afterwards to enjoy an evening of live music.
Our Back to School BBQ is a potluck-style meal. The school will provide hotdogs, drinks, and flatware. We ask families to provide the following items, based on the first letter of your last name:
If your last name begins with:
- Letters A-G, please bring a salad/side dish for 12 people
- Letters H-P, please bring a dessert for 12 people
- Letters Q-Z, please bring 2 bags of chips
Welcome to all of our PK8 families, new and returning! We can't wait to see you! Don't forget to use our website and PPO page as a resource for information: pk8.deltaschools.com or https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo
Sincerely,
Sam Cox
Principal
PK-8 Family Handbook
Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Student Fees
Kindergarten: $20 classroom supply fee. There is not a supply list for students, we order your school supplies with this $20 fee.
1st Grade: $20 classroom supply fee. There is not a supply list for students, we order your school supplies with this $20 fee.
6th Grade: $35 dollar chromebook fee. All students will need access to a personal laptop for the school year. If you don't have your own laptop, there is a mandatory $35 annual fee for use of a school chromebook.
7th/8th Grades: $35 dollar chromebook fee. All students will need access to a personal laptop for the school year. If you don't have your own laptop, there is a mandatory $35 annual fee for use of a school chromebook. There is also a $5 planner fee. All 7th/8th grade students will be using a planner to record upcoming assignments and assessments.
Pay to Play: There is a $55 Pay to Play fee for student athletes. This fee is per sport, so if your student is playing football or volleyball this fall, please make sure send in your payment.
School Supplies Available
FALL SPORTS
PEE WEE SPORTS
Please follow our Paonia Parents Facebook page for updates on fall Pee Wee sports registration! Registration forms may be available at school if provided by the sport. https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
FOOTBALL: 7th and 8th grade football interest meeting on 8/14 at 3:30. Practices start Tuesday, 8/15, after school from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
VOLLEYBALL: 7th and 8th grade volleyball interest meeting 8/14 at lunchtime. Practices start Tuesday, 8/15, 3:30-5:00pm.
Your sports physical must be complete to practice, so get those done before school starts!
SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 2023-2024
For this school year, 2023-2024, Delta County School District will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to enjoy nutritious meals prepared locally by our kitchen staff using a mix of local and state-provided meats, vegetables, and fruit.
Even though the breakfast and lunch program is free this year, it is still critically important that families complete a Family Economic Data Survey. Because of our school's economic status, parents are encouraged to complete this form instead of the Free and Reduced Lunch Application Form. The data from this survey is used to determine the Federal Title I funding for our school and district.
Title I funding provides staffing for our reading and math intervention teachers, childcare for PPO meetings, and other student supports. When we do not receive adequate Title I funds, we have to lean on PPO fundraising and local building funds to fill the gap.
PLEASE download and fill out the Family Economic Data Survey at this link. The forms may be returned to PK8. You may also pick up a paper copy of this form at the school office.
Family Economic Data Survey - English and Spanish
Even if you do not plan to eat school lunch, please complete the survey so that we have accurate data reported for federal funding.
Chalk The Walk!
Sunday, August 13th, All day, anytime.
We will have chalk outside the front doors. Write a message or draw a picture to welcome back our students and staff!
1st DAY OF SCHOOL
Welcome back students!! We can't wait to see you, and are looking forward to an exciting year of learning this year! Remember, the first bell rings at 7:55, and the tardy bell rings at 8:05.
Back to School BBQ
Come meet our PK-8 staff and friends, new and returning. See the BBQ flier for more information.
First 7th/8th Grade Volleyball and Football Games
4:00 Football Scrimmage at PK8
4:00 Volleyball Game at PK8
The school supply list can be found on our webpage under announcements.
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