Community Cougar Connection

As we near the end of this semester, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all families for their support thus far. Your encouragement and involvement have been instrumental in making this semester a success. As we enter the final stretch, I urge you to continue supporting your students in their academic endeavors. Your guidance and involvement in their educational journey play a pivotal role in their achievements. Thank you for an incredible first semester, and let's finish strong together!

I enjoy the journey by…

• Spending time with my family

• Spending time in nature

• Hiking, Snowboarding, kayaking

I enjoy the journey by…

Working out

Spending time with my family

Disney World :)

December 11 - Semester 2 Schedules Released for Middle School

December 14 - Winter Arts Festival

December 15 - Schedule Change Forms Due for Middle School

December 15- Night at The Movie

December 20- January 5th- Winter Break

January 8- First day of second semester

January 17- SAC

January 22-25 Make A Wish Week

Please join us on Thursday, December 14th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm for the first Annual Three Creeks K-8 Winter Arts Festival.

We will be celebrating our Visual and Performing Arts students in grades K-8. Artwork will be on display from Three Creeks K-8 students and Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Middle School students. Three Creeks Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theater students in grades 5-8 will be in performance in the Gymnasium.

We hope that you will join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our fantastic Visual and Performing Arts students.

Facebook: Three Creeks K-8

Instagram: threecreeksk8

A huge thank you to our amazing community! Together we have helped make this holiday season magical for 217 kids at Arvada K-8. Please remember to bring your wrapped gifts to Arvada K-8 this Saturday, December 9 from 9 am - 2 pm. Please reach out to Debbie Drayer (deb.drayer@gmail.com) with any questions.

Semester 2 schedules will be released to middle school students Monday, Dec. 11th after school. Students will be able to come by the Counseling Center to pick up a Change Request Form beginning Tuesday, Dec. 12th for the following reasons only: duplicate classes, blank in schedule, wrong level, missing a required core class, physical ability. Forms will not be accepted without a parent signature and must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 15th at 2:45 PM.

Yearbooks are $30 until December 31st, then the price goes up to $35. Order today so you are guaranteed a copy. We have sold out of more than half of our order already.

We have many after school activities starting soon. Please watch your children's Friday Folders and this newsletter for fliers with registration information.

Please see this flier for information on our middle school sports seasons.

We are always looking for interested adults to coach our students. These positions are paid. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, please contact Tori at colorado@skyhawks.com to discuss opportunities.

Click here for the 6th/7th Volleyball tournament bracket - First round is on Dec 11th

Click here for the 8th Volleyball tournament bracket - First round is on Dec 12th

Please see THIS FLIER for registration information.

**Registration requires a SkyHawks account, so please be sure to set yours up prior to Dec 4th.**

Winter break 3 day yoga camp! January 2nd-4th (Tues-Thurs) from 9 am to 12:30 pm at Three Creeks. Learn emotional regulation strategies and other important yoga aspect during fun activities in my Winter Camp. Taught by Ms. Jill with Jill Fold Yoga. $150 includes all supplies, activities, and snacks. Sign up here:

crystal.johnson@jeffcoschools.us

Testing & Assessment Windows

Middle-of-the-Year Testing

* FLEX Testing Day for grades K - 5 ONLY: December 8th

Winter MAP Testing Window

• MAP Reading: November 27 - December 19
• MAP Math: November 27 - December 19
• MAP Science (Only grades 5 & 8): November 27 - December 19

DIBELS Testing Window

• Only grades K - 3: November 27 - December 19

ACCESS Testing for ELLs Window

• January 8 - February 9

Links:

Jeffco K-5 Assessment Calendar

Jeffco 6-8 Assessment Calendar

At Three Creeks, we utlize the Second Step Program to teach all students skills to support their social and emotional wellbeing. Help us expand the connections out of the classroom by discussing your child's learning at home with these home connections.

Elementary:

Unit Two- Emotion Management

Unit 2 Overviews:

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade.
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade.
• 4th Grade.
• 5th Grade

This Week's Home Connection Elementary.

Last Week's Home Connection Elementary

Middle School:

Unit 1: Recognizing Bullying and Harassment

This Week's Home Connection Middle School.

Last Week's Home Connection Middle School

Recognizing Bullying and Harassment

6th Grade Family Letter

7th Grade Family Letter

8th Grade Family Letter

Please reach out to Heather Ednalino at Heather.Ednalino@jeffcoschools.us if you have any questions or need support.

Jeffco’s GT Website.

Spotlight on Advanced Learners. This resource provides timely information for families to explore and will be updated each month. It is a growing document and gives you access to past resources.

Please reach out to Jackie Smütz at jsmutz@jeffcoschools.us if you have any questions or need support.

trclark@jeffcoschools.us

Campus Parent Portal (Infinite Campus Supports, update regularly)

Campus Student Portal (Infinite Campus Supports, updated regularly)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Jeffco Website (Public Facing Website)

Google Classroom Parent Guide (Made in Jeffco, very basic)

Google Classroom Help (Google Created and the most up to date)

Family Handbook

School Calendars

School Website