Peek at Our Week October 23, 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
As we all know, regular school attendance is a critical component of a student's success and well-being at school. Thank you for supporting your child's success, and sharing the importance of daily attendance at school.
Here are some important parts of our school district's attendance policy that I'd like to highlight at this point of the year:
Chronic Absenteeism
When a student has an excessive number of absences, these absences negatively impact the student’s academic success. For this reason, a student who has 9 days during any one semester or 18 days during any one calendar year or school year, whether the absences are excused or unexcused, may be identified as “chronically absent” by the principal or designee.
If a student is identified at risk of being “chronically absent,” the principal or designee shall develop a plan to improve the student’s attendance. The plan shall include best practices and research-based strategies to address the reasons for the student’s chronic absenteeism, including but not limited to: letters to parents, conferences with parents, home visits, counseling, and interventions to address the student ́s chronic absenteeism. When possible, the student ́s parent/guardian will participate in the development of the plan.
If a student has six (6) non-exempt absences in a year (wether excused or unexcused), the school will communicate with a parent/guardian. This communication will notify parents and student of the potential consequences for future absences and will be documented by the school.
If a student is absent twelve (12) days within a year, a parent/guardian and the student may be required to develop an attendance improvement plan with the school administration. Documentation of this plan is required. The goal of this plan will be increased student attendance and improved communication between home and school. Formal documentation may be required for excused absence for the remainder of the semester. Written statements from medical sources and pre-approved absences are examples of suitable proof for excused absences.
Consequences for more than 18 absences per year are as follows:
1) The school team, which may be composed of an administrator, counselor, and at least one
teacher, may meet with the student and their parent/guardian based on attendance limits being
reached throughout the school year.
2) The school team may revoke credit for the semester regardless of status in the class and/or retention.
3) A student may be removed to ISS for the remainder of the semester to complete the existing course or an alternative course.
4) A student may be required to make up time outside of school hours.
5) A student may be referred to the Individual Services and Staffing Team (ISST).
If the parent/guardian is not satisfied with the school team’s decision, they may appeal in writing to the Superintendent within five school days of the notification of the consequence.
An absence will be defined as missing more than fifteen (15) minutes of class without a pass authorizing the absence. At the elementary schools or schools taking attendance in the AM and PM only, students will be considered absent if they miss more than 45 minutes. When possible, the student’s parent shall participate in the development of the plan or if non-compliant, a copy will be sent in the mail.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PPO Meeting
Monthly Paonia Parent Organization meeting. Come find out what activities are going on at PK8, and how you can support students and staff with our parent organization.
Report Cards Sent Home
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
K-6 Grade Report Cards sent in Tuesday Express
7th/8th Grade Report Cards mailed home
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Games
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
4:00pm 7/8 Boys Basketball home games vs. Gunnison
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Games
Thursday, October 26, 2023
6th-8th Grade Halloween Dance
Middle School Halloween Dance. See information below on eligibility, dress code, and snacks.
PK8 Trivia Night
Come participate in a fun family fundraiser. Compete in a team-based trivia night activity to raise funds for our Knowledge Bowl teams and the 7th grade class.
A Peek at Our Weekly Learning
Fly Tying in Outdoor Education Class
Native American Shelter Building in 5th Grade
Using the Jigsaw in Shop Class
5th Grade visit Technical College of the Rockies
6th Grade AR reading
5th Grade Bridge Building
Shop Class Lawnmower Maintenance
Time for a new AR Book
Colorado History Poster Project in 4th Grade
Kindergarten Field Trip to Town
Visiting our Parents' Workplaces
Picnic in the Park
A Visit to Town Hall
Halloween Activities
6th-8th Halloween Dance on Friday, October 27 from 3:45pm-5:15pm
--PK8 students are all invited to the 6th-8th grade dance on Friday, October 27.
--Students must meet academic eligibility to attend the dance, meaning that the student cannot have any grades that are an F.
--Students may wear Halloween costumes or dress up. In either case, please respect the school dress code.
--Guests from other schools may be invited. Guests must be in 6th-8th grade and complete a permission slip. Permission slips are available at the front office. The permission slip must be turned in to PK8 by the end of the day on Wednesday, October 25.
--Refreshments and snacks are provided by families. Please drop off items at the front office on Friday.
You may sign up to bring something here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AFA72BA5FAC43-45185972-pk8halloween/86086729#/
K-5 Costumes on Tuesday, October 31
--K-5 students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31. 6-8 students will have worn their costumes to the Halloween Dance, so should not wear their costume to school on October 31.
--Students will not be allowed to change once they get to school. Please respect the school dress code, and remember no weapons, blood, guts, face paint, or masks. Hats are okay. We encourage costumes that align with storybook characters.
K-5 Classroom Halloween parties are on Tuesday, October 31 at 2:30pm
--Please communicate with your child's teacher regarding items to bring or activities to plan. Teachers welcome help with party set-up and clean-up as well!
Wanted: Clothing Donations for PK8
- Girls bottoms (shorts/pants) for 5-7 year olds
- Shoes in sizes 6 through 12
All donations may be dropped off at the office.
PPO Announcements
Our Paonia Parents Organization is looking for a treasurer. Please contact Mr. Cox or Mrs. Carney if you are interested!
PPO organizes treats for the teachers on Fridays. Please sign up to help support our amazing teachers by providing snacks at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFzs0DTa4TfRNxIH7S4FUaqA9BRW2lRQy9oKZyXIH8A/edit
Our next PPO meeting is Monday, October 23rd at 3:45pm. See you there!
PK8 Meal Viewer App
NORTH FORK CHRISTMAS PARTY REGISTRATION
After School Activity Information
Information on Community Halloween Activities!!