The Titan Times

Dear Parents and Families,

Holy Moly, where did that school year go? Here we are on our last week of school and it is wrapping up in a whirlwind.

Field Day was great yesterday- a little chilly at times - but those kids are tough mountain kids. Water fights with drenched sponges, a Slip and Slide, and dunking in a kiddie pool at 50 degrees?? No problem.

Thank you to the Specials Team, the Intervention Team, our EA staff and all the parent volunteers for manning the booths, keeping the enthusiasm high, and making sure no one froze or broke their ankle in the 3 legged race!

We know there are lots of events planned to celebrate the end of the year. We appreciate the time and energy it takes to keep up with all of that. AND, as parents ourselves, we know it's worth it. Thank you for showing up for your children, over and over again. It makes a difference.

Communication over the summer: The Main Office will be open from 8:00 - 4:00 through June 8th. It will open again two weeks before school starts. Stephanie can be reached by phone or email during those times. We will also be checking messages periodically over the summer.

The counselors will be working the week after school is out and can be reached via email or phone during that time. Stevie Kremer will be working during Summer Experience so you can reach out to her during that time as well.

Mrs. Long and I will work into June and then I will finish out the month in the office. I also check emails over the summer, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I return to the office on August 1st in preparation for the new school year.

You will receive notification of your student's teacher for next year during the 2nd week of August. We will also include important information and dates at that time.

It has been a fantastic year and we appreciate everyone's hard work and dedication to get us to this point. Have a wonderful, safe and happy summer. We'll see you out on the trails!

Sally Hensley

Elementary Principal

Kathryn Long

Elementary Assistant Principal

The lost and found is officially overflowing! Please swing by to check for your child's belongings. The remaining items will be donated after the last day of school.

Yearbooks are still being distributed to elementary classrooms. In addition, they will be on sale the last day of the school year near the playground/ pick-up.

The last day of school is Friday, June 2nd. Students will be released early at 11:30. The school bus will run to CB South that afternoon. It will depart CBCS at approximately 12PM.

End of Year Reminder

• Please check for any outstanding meal balances and pay them off on mypaymentsplus.com.

The Summer Food Service Program

• FREE breakfast and lunch will be available to anyone 18 and younger at Gunnison Community School, Monday through Thursday, June 5-July 24 (except the week of July 3). Pick-up will be outside the main entrance of Gunnison Community School. Breakfast: 8-8:30 AM, Lunch: 11:30 AM-12 PM. Meals must be consumed on site.

Healthy Schools Meals for All Program 2023-2024

• This program will offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students. No application is required for students in the 2023-2024 school year to receive free complete meals. Please note, any individual items and/or second meals will be charged, so pre-fund your mypaymentsplus account if your student is likely to buy these items.

Employment Opportunities

• Are you interested in working in the kitchens and supporting the Healthy School Meals for All Program? Full and part time positions are available! Please complete the application.

Questions?

• Please contact Kristen Osborn, kosborn@gunnisonschools.net , 970 641-7770

Gunnison Country Food Pantry is hosting three Pop-Up Pantries at the Mount Crested Butte Transit Center on June 28, July 26, and August 23. Come receive no-cost groceries, such as fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples for the whole family! The first Pop-up is on June 28, from 3:30p-7:00p. Visit https://www.gunnisoncountryfoodpantry.org/ to keep up-to-date on Pop-ups and learn more about Pantry services.

The Gunnison Country Food Pantry will be offering free packs of food for families with children in need. The packs will include fresh, nutritious, and easy to prepare meals and snacks. These packs will be delivered to CB homes. For more information click here. These forms are available for pick-up in the CBES office.

Spring concerts and end of year celebrations:

Please note, this is the last week of clubs. Clubs, including Wednesday Workshop, are still on!

The gardens need your help!

Learn the best ways to wake your garden after winter and ready the soil for seeds and starts. Please come dig into the dirt with us at Glacier Farm, Thursday June 8, 3 - 6pm and at Crested Butte Community School on Father's Day, June 18, 12 - 3. Each Dig In Day will be followed by a BBQ picnic provided by Mountain Roots.

Be sure to bring water, snacks, gardening gloves, and a friend!

Family and friends are welcome to join us on Wednesday, May 31 at the Majestic Theater at 6:30 for a showing of the student produced films. The event is free; donations are encouraged. A big thank you to filmmaker and club teacher, Nik Wogen, to the Center for the Arts and to the Majestic Theater.

A big thank you to all our club sponsors this year - we so much appreciate this support! GCSAPP (STEM, Filmmakers), Center for the Arts (Elevated Arts, Filmmakers), KBUT (KBUTeens, Kids' Radio), Mountain Roots (Garden), CB Mountain Theatre (Teens on Stage), CU Boulder Partnership Program (Lego Robotics), Gunnison Valley Climate Coalition (Climate Kids), CB/Mt. CB Rotary Club (general club support), Layton Family (Art-tastic: Spring & Summer Arts & Crafts K), Mary & John Holder - Art-tastic: Spring & Summer Arts & Crafts 1-2), Van Guilder Family (Costumes & Creativity), Studio West (Chess & Games, Art club Games club), Fairchiild Family (Yoga), Hendrick - Beck Family (Authors & Art), Crested Butte Physiotherapy (Harry Potter Fan Club), Williford Family (Science 3-5, Beltz Family (Fiber Arts, Upcycle/Recycle Arts & Crafts), Ward Family (Costumes & Creativity), Coleman Family (Illustrated Novel), Butcher Family (Costumes & Creativity), Platt Family (Fall into Fall), Burns Family (Planeteers), Ewing Family - CB Oxygen (Creative Constructions), Community Banks of CO/NBH Bank (Puzzles & Games), Erickson Contracting & Management (Lego), Pilot Consulting Corporation (Chess), CB Family Dental (Spanish), Townie Books (Authors, Illustrators & Artists), CB Power Yoga (Yoga), Rocky Mountain Trees & Landscaping (Science) & Clark's Market (general club support).

On Thursdays, May 25 & June 1 the students in the Garden Club will be selling seed starts, garden art and homemade artisanal goods at their Garden Club Market Stand by the elementary parking lot from 3:35-4:30.

Now extended thru June 1!

We heard from many of you that you need till the last week of school to take care of gifts for teachers. You are welcome to participate in the communal gift by donating any amount on the PTA website (this link was previously broken but has been fixed). This is always optional.

DONATE HERE

For more info, visit the PTA Website for:

FAQs: YEAR-END GIFTS

The Town Picnic will be on the last Friday of school. (REMINDER: School lets out early at 11:30am that day!) Come join other families to celebrate the start of summer. Stay tuned for confirmation.

A HUGE thank you goes out to last week's volunteers:

Alex Fenlon, Erin Hensley and Korlissa Hess! Together, they volunteered 2.5 hours.

This is it...our last week!! If you can, please sign up for a volunteer shift. Check out SignUp Genius to learn more about these opportunities.

Elementary Lunchroom Assistant - 2 volunteers daily:

• This Week: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Please sign up for a slot on SignUp Genius.

Crossing Guard - 1 volunteer on Wed:

• This Week: Open
• Please sign up for a slot on SignUp Genius.

If you have any questions, please email volunteer@crestedbuttepta.org

The blue buttons below will provide you with quick links to useful information:

Please contact Stephanie Sandstrom, Crested Butte Elementary School Office Manager, with any questions about your elementary student. Questions, concerns and messages can be directed to Stephanie via email at ssandstrom@gunnisonschools.net or by calling 970-641-7720.