Greetings Charles Hay World School Community! With a wonderful kickoff to the school year, I am excited for the opportunity to partner with students, staff, families, and the community here. As the Dean of Students, I dedicate my work to keeping students safe, help students problem solve, learn and share my learning, connect with families and help wherever else I am needed.

After starting my education career in Minnesota and Maryland, I moved to Summit County Colorado in 2013. My teaching experience spans from kindergarten through 8th grade. I've always been passionate about connecting with students and figuring out what learning environment connects with them. After completing my Masters of Science in Elementary literacy, I supported Summit Counties six elementary schools in Literacy instruction. During this time I pursued an additional certificate in Educational Leadership. This year, I am looking forward to building relationships with all students, staff and families to support the needs of our community.

Most important change- Families picking-up in the K - 3rd car line will need to turn left onto Marion St to exit the CHWS campus. There should be no cars driving either direction between Marion and Downing on Eastman between 2:55 and 3:10.

Please join us for the 2022/2023 School Accountability Committee (SAC), District Accountability Committee (DAC) Kick-Off event. School Accountability Committees and District Accountability Committees are advisory committees made up of parents and community members. These groups have a profound voice in providing input and recommendations to principals, school leaders, and the Board of Education, on an advisory basis. Annually, they review topics such as budget priorities, school performance plans, academic progress, family engagement, and emotional needs of students.

This event is an opportunity to meet with your principal along with district leaders and to learn more about how these committees impact decisions made at the school and district levels.

Participating in these committees is a great way to ensure your voice is at the table while advocating for students.

You are Invited to Join Us

Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022

Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Location: Englewood Early Childhood Education (ECE)

3838 S. Huron Street

Englewood, CO 80110

*Dinner and childcare will be provided for ages 3-12.

Please RSVP by August 19, 2022, by filling out the survey below.

Survey Link HERE

https://forms.gle/ySPnhRAd5u7tjVsa7

August Lunch Menu

Breakfast- Free for all students

Lunches-$3.50

Reminder- UNIVERSAL FREE MEALS HAVE EXPIRED FOR THE 22/23 SCHOOL YEAR. On August, 11, 2022, students will be charged for lunch unless they qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Breakfast will remain free. We are encouraging families to apply for meal benefits for the 2022–2023 school year (before August 11, 2022) to ensure negative balances do not accrue on students' accounts.

By applying and qualifying for free or reduced-price meals students will also be eligible for approved waived fees within the district. It also helps with district funding for student education and grant funding.

Lunch Charge Policy
It is important to us that we feed every student every day. Therefore, we want to remind families that students must have enough money in their account or cash with them to buy a full-price or reduced-price meal.

Students in grades K-6 may charge their account up to three (3) meals after they hit a "zero balance". After they have received the three (3) meals, they will then get up to 10 "Bistro" meals at no cost until they have more money placed in their account. Bistro meals consist of a grain, a protein, fresh fruit or vegetables, milk or water and access to the salad bar. Students in grades 7-12 cannot charge meals, but will receive up to 10 Bistro meals until they have more money in their account or cash in hand to purchase a meal.

One of the easiest ways to support CHWS is to add the PTSA as your community organization of choice using your King Soopers Loyalty Card. This way any time you use your loyalty card or enter your phone number at check out, 5% of your total purchase will be donated back to the school.

Simply visit https://chwsptsa.com/kingsoopers and select "Charles Hay World School PTSA" under "Community Rewards". It's that easy! If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact the PTSA at info@chwsptsa.com.

The CHWS Parent Teacher Student Association supports the ongoing development of students as active, compassionate, lifelong learners through the promotion and coordination of family and community engagement in the areas of student advocacy, community building, fundraising, and volunteerism. We serve, welcome, and engage all students, families, teachers, and CHWS community members.

We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 pm. For more information or to subscribe to our email list, please visit https://chwsptsa.com.

• This is a youth sports organization started and run by our own Englewood community.

• Lots of sports teams for your students to choose from!

• Registration is low-cost. Scholarships available!

• Check out the options and register here.

• Want to help support this in our community? Fundraise here!

SCHOOL WEBSITE

The Charles Hay school website will keep up to date announcements, Cougar Reminders newsletters, staff contact information, student handbook, school calendar, and other tools to assist parents and students with keeping current this school year.

Please also check your child's FRIDAY FOLDER each week and return on Monday.