Peek at Our Week 2/26/24 - Update!
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
Welcome Back - We Hope You Had a Great Vacation!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7th Grade Walk-A-Thon
Tuesday, February 27th, 3:45 - 5:15
The 7th grade class will be conducting a walk-a-thon to raise money for the spring outdoor eduction trip. Help support the trip by making a pledge with a 7th grade student.
6th Grade Winter Education Field Trip
Wednesday, February 28th
Make sure your child wears winter clothes (snow pants, snow jacket, hat, gloves)
MS Wrestling Tournament
Thursday, February 29th
At Hotchkiss K-8 School
Science Olympiad Regional Tournament
Friday, March 1st - Saturday, March 2nd
At Fossil Ridge High School, Ft. Collins
MS Wrestling Tournament
Saturday, March 2nd
At Centennial Middle School (Montrose)
Destination Imagination Regional Tournament
Saturday, March 2nd
At Delta Middle School
Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 4th!
Our spring P/T Conferences are next Monday.
K-5 Conferences: This round of Kconferences is by request, either teacher-requested or parent-requested. Conference sign-up forms went home in Tuesday Express before vacation.
6-8 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
PK8 Math Counts Success
The PK8 Math Counts team competed at the regional tournament on Saturday. Congratulataions to Chelsie Doolin, Sierra Puharich, Elijah Kassoff, Jonah Kassoff, Ian Morris, Tyler Carney, Gideon Peters, Joe Ward, Alex Smith, and Clinton Roeber.
Sierra, Elijah, Jonah, Ian, and Joe will be competing at the state competition in March. Way to go Eagles!
PK8 takes Second Place in the team competition! On to State!!
Elijah Kassoff was 1st place overall!
Ian Morris was 4th place overall!
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. 18th to Apr. 5th
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 on Friday, Feb. 16th. 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.