Coyote Creek News
News for the Week of May 16th - May 20th
May
Friday, May 13th
- End of the Year Bash and Art Show(3:30-5:30pm) (See below for more information)
- The Art Show will now be apart of the End of the Year Bash
Friday, May 20th
- Little Pups Continuation Ceremony (2-3pm) - Look out for more information in the near future
Wednesday, May 25th
- 6th grade Continuation Ceremony (9-10am) - Look out for more information in the near future
- Last Day Of School - Wahoo!!!
Message from the Principal
Staffing Updates
We want to wish Felicia Phelan and Victoria Newman all the best as they venture on to a different district. We were lucky to have them at CCE for the time that we did and know that they will make an impact on their new school.We are excited to welcome some new teachers to our mix next year and know that they will be awesome additions to our teams!
Spirit Wear Wednesdays
5/18 CCE Spirit Wear
5/25 Last Day of School - Aloha Day
End Of The Year Bash
Students and their families are invited to the CCE End of the Year Bash on Friday, May 13 from 3:30-5:30 at the school. You'll experience the art show, the ribbon cutting of the new gym floor, face painting, interactive murals, Douglas County library card sign up, free Kona Ice (provided by the PTO as a thank you for the great job with the recent Scurry), music, and so much more! Find more details here!
EduKits
Time to Order EduKits is Here
The EduKit program allows you to buy all your student’s 2022-2023 supplies in one place. Orders placed by June 10th are shipped to school, at no charge, and are waiting in your child’s class on the first day of school. Kits ordered form June 11th – July 20th will be shipped to your home for an additional fee. The price of supplies may change.
Click here for a list of prices and to order.
Medication Pick Up
Will We See You Again Next Year????
Please call Julie Lederfine at (303) 387-6175 jalederfine@dcsdk12.org
Lost And Found
Thank you!
Skate City Summer Passes
Douglas County Libraries Summer Reading Program
Click HERE for more information.
Thank you!
Counseling Corner
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please see episode 9 in our anxiety video series which focuses on helping kids to practice engaging their anxiety. Here is the link to the anxiety playlist.
Positive Parenting Conference
The world's leading parenting experts are coming together to share practical, tailored-for-busy-parents tips for raising happy, well-adjusted kids.
The best part?
This conference is online and it's FREE to attend.
It starts on May 17th but you can reserve your FREE spot right now.
BASE Summer Program Registration starting May 2nd
Please click HERE for the BASE program website
Days: M-F
Times: 7am-5:30pm
Ages: 5 years old - 13 years old
Preschool May Schedule - For Cheryl Racz Classes Only
Tuesday, May 17th - Young Athletes Day parents invited
Monday, May 23rd - EOY Celebration
Wednesday, May 25th - Last day with kids
Purchase Your Yearbook
Cost is $20.00
To purchase and customize your yearbook (You must be a parent or student 13 years or older)
- Go to www.treering.com/validate
- Enter your school's passcode: 1014303369244254
Click Here for more information
For more information, contact Lyndsi Kocher at kocherlj@hotmail.com
Helpful Covid Information
Please click HERE for the "Return to Learn: Guidance Following a Positive-19 Symptom Screen".
Summer Programs
- ThunderRidge Boys Basketball Summer Camp - Please click HERE for more information
- Camp Backcountry: Please click HERE for more information about the Camp Backcountry Summer Program.
- Stone Canyon Edge: Register your student for a summer to remember today! Energetic and attentive staff, a wide variety of activities, and the potential for lifelong friendships await you when you arrive at our beautiful 99-acre location in the Rampart Range. More information can be found at www.StoneCanyonEdge.org/summercam
School Registrations - See Below
Little Pups Registration UPDATED
Registration for Little Pups is full for the 22-23 School Year. To get on Little Pups waiting list, contact Yvonne Pugh at:
Yvonne Pugh
Program Manager
Little Pups Pre- Kindergarten
Coyote Creek Elementary- (303) 387-6218
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration is ongoing.
You can download the packet and either email the completed forms to Julie Lederfine at jalederfine@dcsdk12.org or drop it off at the Coyote Creek front office.
Click here to access the Kindergarten packet.
Thank you!
Community Resources - See Below
The Backpack Society - Silent Auction
HERE is the link to the Backpack Society silent auction
Coyote Creek Elementary Elementary School has partnered withThe Backpack Society to provide students, their families, and school staff with food for weekends and during school breaks. Click the link below to register and each Thursday, you student will receive a bag of food and snacks for the weekend. You can sign up any time.
Clothes To Kids of Denver
With so many families continuing to struggle in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to remind you that Clothes To Kids of Denver is here to help. In case you aren’t familiar with us, we provide every shopper with 5 outfits, 1 coat, 1 pair of shoes, 1 bra (optional) and 5 pairs each of new underwear and new socks, all for FREE in a welcoming store-like setting. Students ages 3-21 (enrolled in preschool-12th grade or pursuing a GED) can visit every four months as long as they meet our basic eligibility requirements.
Curbside & In-Person Service Available - No Referral Required
Families wishing to make a shopping appointment should call us at 720-379-4630 or email us at appointment@clothestokidsdenver.org. For families who would prefer a contactless option, we are offering wardrobes via Curbside Service. This option enables parents and caregivers to request a wardrobe for any student in need, and our staff will shop on their behalf. No matter how families choose to shop, we do not require any type of referral or proof of income to shop. Details are on the Shop With Us page of our website.
Douglas County Community Resource Page
CRISIS SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE 24/7/365
Crisis Support is available 24/7/365
Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text "TALK" to 38255
Visit www.ColoradoCrisisServices.org or Safe2Tell.org
On-Going Fundraisers - See Below
American Furniture Warehouse
- Thinking of home furnishings? Make any purchase at anytime at any AFW location, online or by phone.
- During check-out, mention our school or our ID below. For online orders, submit this information in the “Special Comments” box at the payment screen.
- AFW will donate 2% on all purchases. Anything Beautyrest/Serta/Simmons will be matched 2%. 2-4% back to support our school.
- INVITE OTHERS to participate. Friends and Family can help too! AFW delivers to almost anywhere in the U.S.
The POP Tab Recycling Program
The Pop Tab Recycling Program is a fundraising project to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver. The Ronald McDonald Houses in Denver and Aurora serve as a home away from home for many families whose children are seriously ill and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
How the program works
Aluminum beverage can tabs are collected and sold for cash. Also tabs from soup, tuna, and fruit etc. cans can be collected.
Please collect your tabs and bring them to the main office. Thank you so very much for helping!
Longmont Dairy Milk Caps
Join CCE PTO and King Soopers for "Community Rewards"
When you enroll online to participate (it's free and easy) all King Soopers purchases you make when using your card or alternate identifications number will benefit CCE! Encourage family members to also participate!
Step 1 - Visit www.kingsoopers.com
Step 2 - Click on "Savings"
Step 3 - Click on "King Soopers Community Rewards"
Step 4 - Search for "Coyote Creek PTO" as the organization name, or you can enter our organization number "WX862"
Click ENROLL and you're all set to shop!
PTO On-Going Fundraisers - See Below
Coyote Creek Spirt Wear
Click HERE for the newest promotional flyer
Need a few items to spruce up your wardrobe? We think you'd look great in something with the CCE logo on it! Click HERE for the Spirit Wear Link.
Click HERE for the Memorial Day Special
For more information, contact Lyndsi Kocher at kocherlj@hotmail.com
Coyote Creek Spirt Wear!
CCE SPIRIT ROCK
Rent the rock and/or the school’s electronic marquee to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, thank or recognize teachers or staff members, congratulatory events, etc. (Reservations for the marquee need to be made at least one week in advance. Also, marquee is not available on the weekends, during the summer or holidays when the school is closed.) Visit https://coyotecreekpto.org/fundraising/spirit-rock/ for more details!
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE:
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 720-433-1083.
Outside Agencies
Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.