There is a plethora of important information for you in this newsletter. If you have any questions about the information in it, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask!

As we open this new school, there will be hiccups and bumps in the road. We've spent a great deal of time working minimize those, but they are still sure to occur. We ask for your patience and grace as we work through those, and welcome your feedback as you notice things that we can get better on!

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

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.

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 recommend 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

School hours for K-5 students are 7:50 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday through Friday.

AM Drop Off begins at 7:35 AM. On the first day of school only, teachers will meet their students in the front of the school and walk them to their classes. Click here to see a map of where teachers will be by grade level on the first day of school.

After the first day of school, students will enter the building through the front doors, pick up their breakfast from the cafeteria and/or go to their classrooms.

Please send your child with their school supplies on the first day of school.

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. From there, students wishing to eat breakfast can go directly to the cafeteria, pick up their breakfast, and take it with them to their classroom to eat.

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!

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.