Peek at Our Week February 12, 2024
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
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear PK8 Families,
We are over halfway finished with third quarter, and approaching Winter Vacation next week! It is hard to believe that the school year is flying by so quickly!
During these dreary, dark, snowy winter days, there's nothing better to do with your child than to sit down and enjoy some good reading time together. I encourage you to guide your student towards reading a book, write in a journal, working on artwork, or getting exercise, rather than playing a video game when they have down time. Supporting good habits at home, helps promote good habits at school as well. Providing children with a quite environment away from the temptations of TV, video games, or cell phones develops the capacity to focus on schoolwork and other activities more efficiently.
Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball
Saturday, February 10th
7A Tournament at Paonia K8, game time 8:00am
8A Tournament at Centennial MS, game time 9:00am
PPO Meeting
Monday, February 12, 3:45pm in the School Library
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball
Tuesday, February 13th at 4:00pm away at Delta Middle School
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball
Tuesday, February 15th at 4:00pm home vs. Cedaredge Middle School
6th-8th Grade Powderhorn Ski Day
Friday, February 16th, leave at 7:00am
See below for more information
Winter Vacation
Monday, February 19-Friday, February 23
A Peek at our Weekly Activities
The latest from our school and classrooms
Kindergarten Dentist Visit
Kindergarten Forest Friday
Kindergarten Forest Friday
Elks Club Poster Contest Winners
Pictured from PK8: Jacob Brewer and Daniel Bryant. Not pictured from PK8: Jona Langston
4th Grade National Park Service Experiments
3rd Grade Science
2nd Grade Non-Fiction Text Surgery
2nd Grade Non-Fiction Text Surgery
2nd Grade Non-Fiction Text Surgery
Powderhorn Ski Days
Friday, February 16th, is our 6th-8th Grade Powderhorn Ski Day
- All students who choose to attend will spend the whole day (before and after lunch) in a ski or snowboard lesson, have lunch at the lodge with their peers, and enjoy a wonderful Western Colorado recreation activity.
- Students who do not attend will have a regular school day.
- Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing to attend the trip (no failing grades or current disciplinary action).
Here is a schedule for each ski day:
- 7:00 am All students arrive at PK8
- 7:15 am Depart for Powderhorn Ski Area
- 10:30 am Lessons Begin
- 4:00 pm Depart for PK8
- 6:15 pm Arrive at PK8
On the day of skiing, students need to remember to bring the following items:
Sack lunch or lunch money as well as a snack for the bus ride
Appropriate ski clothing (winter pants, winter jacket, gloves/mittens, sunglasses/goggles)
Ski/snowboard equipment if not renting
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, February 12th 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 December and January. 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.