Peek at Our Week 3/4/24
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
Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 4th!
Our spring P/T Conferences are this Monday.
K-6 Conferences: This round of conferences is by request, either teacher-requested or parent-requested. Conference sign-up forms went home in Tuesday Express before vacation. Please contact the school if you'd like to schedule a conference.
7-8 Conferences: These conferences will be drop-in style. Teachers will be available from 4:00-8:00 on Monday, March 4th for you to visit about your child's progress.
If you are able to help with the PPO Soup and Salad Potluck Dinner for Teachers during P/T conferences, please sign up at this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5AB2FA0FFC07-44480337-parentteacher
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
As we head out of the long cold days of winter, and the days are sunnier and longer, we see the dress of some of our students begin to reflect the change in seasons. Here is a reminder of the school dress code. If students are wearing inappropriate clothes, they will be asked to change clothes with items they may have at school, or contact parents to bring in appropriate clothing.
Minimum Requirements
1. Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately 3
inches in length on the upper thighs. Tops must have shoulder straps at least 1.5 inches wide.
2. Rips or tears in clothing must be outside the coverage area specified in item 1.
3. Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment.
4. See-through or mesh garments must not be worn without coverage underneath that meets the
minimum requirements of the dress code specified above.
5. Headgear including sunglasses, hats, hoods, and caps are not to be worn indoors unless
permitted for religious, medical, or other reason by school administration.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, March 4th, 4:00-8:00
K-6: Scheduled with teacher
7-8: Drop-in style
6th Grade Knowledge Bowl
Thursday, March 7, 9:00am at Delta Middle School
7th/8th Grade Knowledge Bowl
Friday, March 8, 9:00am at Delta Middle School
National History Day Competition
Saturday, March 9th at Colorado Mesa University
Middle School Wrestling Tournament
Saturday, March 9th at Delta Middle School
Daylight Savings Time Starts
Sunday, March 10th - Turn your clocks ahead one hour!
PPO Meeting
Monday, March 11th at 3:45 in the school library.
Middle School Wrestling Tournament
Tuesday, March 12th at 4:00pm at PK8
Middle School Track Interest Meeting
Thursday, March 14th at lunchtime
We encourage all 7th/8th grade students to find out more about the upcoming track season!
PK8 ROBOTICS CLUB
What:
Robotic club for students interested in learning and working with robots.
Who/When:
3rd/4th Grade Club: Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 from Feb. 26 to Mar. 15th.
5th/6th Grade Club: Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 from Mar. 25th to Apr. 12th
Where:
Mrs. Benson’s Room
Registration starts on Tuesday, Feb. 13th. Space is limited to only 20 students. Please fill out the bottom portion of registration forms sent home in Tuesday Express, or stop by the front office to pick up a form, and return to Mrs. Benson as soon as possible. Invitations will be given to the 20 students. For questions email Mrs. Benson at: tamara.benson@deltaschools.com
STUDENT MEDICATION REMINDER
If your student needs to take any over-the-counter or prescription medication during school hours, Colorado law requires a written order from the student’s primary care provider. Upon receipt of the order, the parent/guardian is then responsible for providing and delivering the medication to the school. Students may not transport their own medication to/from school.
I can help you with this process! Please contact me, Lorie Spencer, District RN, at lorie.spencer@deltaschools.com or 970-874-7607.
PPO Announcements
Our next PPO meeting is Monday, March 11th at 3:45pm.
We will continue discussing second semester activities and ways to use our funds to support PK8 students.
Support Friday Snack Day for Teachers
PPO organizes treats for the teachers on Fridays. We need volunteers to sign up for Fridays in March, April, and May. Please sign up to help support our amazing teachers by providing snacks at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFzs0DTa4TfRNxIH7S4FUaqA9BRW2lRQy9oKZyXIH8A/edit
I Matter Mental Health Services
About I Matter
Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established I Matter in 2021 to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, and to address needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. I Matter is open to youth 18 or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
In May 2023, the Colorado State Legislature renewed I Matter to provide free therapy for youth through June 30, 2024.
I Matter is managed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating licensed therapists.
For general inquiries about the program, view the FAQs. To receive help with the website or support in scheduling a session, email support@imattercolorado.org.
Grief Group for Students
Has your child's life been touched by the death of a loved one?
Some common reactions to loss are:
• A decline in school performance.
• Changes in sleeping and eating patterns.
• Feeling that nobody understands.
• Changes in behavior. Your child may react to situations in an unusual manner, such as being angry more frequently and with little apparent reason.
If your child is in grades 6-8, we invite them to attend a grief group now being formed and co- facilitated by Hopewest Kids and Ms. Lukez (school counselor). The group will meet weekly for six to eight weeks for 40 minute sessions.
Each session will include grief education and small group discussion. Activities such as writing, art, and literature will assist participants in coping with issues of grief and loss.
A signed parent/guardian consent form is required. For more information, please contact Ms. Lukez at 970-527-4882 or Claire Dauwe from HopeWest Kids at 970-874-6823.