The Padilla Post 7/30/2021
July 30, 2021
Padilla Elementary School
Providing every student with the keys to open the doors of their future.
A Note from Principal Purfurst
Important Dates
Additional details for all events are below in this Post.
- Friday, August 6th - Class Lists will be released to families through Infinite Campus
- Monday, August 9th - Ribbon Cutting and Back-to-School Open House
- Wednesday, August 11th - First day of school for K-5 students
- Wednesday, August 25th - First day of school for Preschool students
- Thursday, August 19th - First PTO Meeting
Class Lists
If you have already set up your IC parent portal, please make sure you are able to log in before the 6th so that you can see your child's teacher.
Directions for accessing Infinite Campus are below.
If you have not yet set up your parent portal, please reach out to Ms. Yuliana at yperez@sd27j.net or 303-655-5105 for help.
Ribbon Cutting and Back-to-School Open House
Please join us for our Ribbon Cutting ceremony, taking place on Monday, August 9th at 6:00 PM at the main entrance to Padilla.
Our Back-to-School Open House will follow immediately after until 8:00 PM. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your child to meet your child's teacher!
Because this event will also be open to the public, we ask that students and families do not bring school supplies to the Back-to-School open house, and instead bring them on the first day of school.
COVID Protocols:
- Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals 12 years old and up
- Masks are optional for vaccinated individuals 12 years old and up
- Masks are recommended but not required for anyone 11 and under
- When inside the building, please limit your time in any one room to 15 minutes
- If you are feeling ill, please refrain from attending this event
First Day of School
School hours for K-5 students are 7:50 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday through Friday.
AM Drop Off begins at 7:35 AM. Once students are on campus, they will go directly to their classrooms. More details about Drop Off and Pick Up procedures will be coming to you soon.
The first day of school for Preschool students is Wednesday, August 25th.
Specific hours and AM or PM session assignments for Preschool will be communicated soon.
Please send your child with their school supplies on the first day of school.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
We are excited to announce that all students will have the option for free breakfast and lunch at Padilla this school year!
Breakfast will be served in the classroom for students wishing to get breakfast at school. When students may arrive at school beginning at 7:35 AM and proceed directly to their classrooms where they will eat breakfast.
Lunch will be served in the cafeteria. Students will sit with their own classes during lunches. Students are also welcome to bring a cold lunch from home if they wish.
While all meals are free this year, your family may still be eligible for reduced fees at Padilla by filling out an application for free and reduced lunch. Applications must be completed each school year. Click below for details!
Office Hours
The main office at Padilla is open Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. You are always welcome to reach out to us via phone at 303-655-5100 or by emailing our school secretary, Ms. Yuliana, at yperez@sd27j.net.
Padilla Keys - C.H.I.L.L.
Courage
Honesty
Inclusivity
Leadership
Living Intentionally
We will be sharing these keys with your students over the course of this school year, and celebrating them for living those values. You will hear more from us about this in the future, but we wanted to share them with you now!