Garfield Re-2 News
February 7, 2021
We're moving to YELLOW - More information coming soon!
On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Garfield County moved from Orange to Yellow on the Colorado Coronavirus Restrictions.
This happened very quickly with just 24-hour notice. The Garfield Re-2 Administrative staff will be meeting with Athletic Directors on Monday, February 8 to review what changes can be made to the athletics protocols. This information will be presented to the school board at Monday night’s meeting under the Superintendent Report.
This information will be emailed to all Garfield Re-2 families on Tuesday morning. We appreciate your patience.
Universal meal program continues - Please continue to complete your Free and Reduced lunch forms
We want to remind all of those families with virtual students or students quarantining at home, that we can provide you free breakfasts and lunches as well. Just call your school office by 9 a.m. and we will have a warm lunch waiting for you and breakfast for the next day.
Don’t forget that we are still taking free and reduced lunch applications. These forms are important for many other reasons beyond school lunch. Applications are included in the newsletter. We need your help. If you haven’t already, please take a minute to fill out the forms and return them to your school.
Nutrition Services Shout out to GME Kitchen Staff & LaDonna Sjogren
Those meals really help our department's revenue, that because of quarantines, closures, and off-site students is really behind this year. I want to just thank LaDonna, Chrissy, and Eliza for all you do every day. Keep up the good work.
NEW and UPDATED FREE WEEKLY COVID 19 TESTING
Western Garfield free COVID testing is still available in New Castle, Rifle and Parachute one day per week through March 1, though pre-registration links and times have changed.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is no longer using Curative testing and has switched to Mako testing due to concerns about the accuracy of Curative tests. Curative tests may have shown false negative results.
*** There will be no testing available on Monday, Feb. 15, due to the President’s Day holiday.
TESTING INFORMATION:
Elk Creek Elementary School
804 W Main St., New Castle, 81647
Sundays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Feb. 7 through Feb. 28
Pre-register here for #15803 Elk Creek
https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=2415
Bea Underwood Elementary School
0741 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute, 81635
Mondays, 9 – 11 a.m.
Feb. 8 through March 1
*No testing Feb. 15 because of President’s Day
Pre-register here for #15804 Bea Underwood
https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=2416
Garfield County Fairgrounds
1001 Railroad Ave., Rifle, 81650
Mondays, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 through March 1
*No testing Feb. 15 because of President’s Day
Pre-register here for #15805 Rifle
https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=2417
Tune into the February 8, 2021 School Board Workshop and Meeting
The February 8, 2021, Garfield Re-2 School Board Meeting will be held at the Garfield Re-2 Districct Office and will be limited to a maximum of 10 people. The workshop begins at 5:30 and the Board meeting at 6:30.
Members of the public are allowed to participate in public comments via zoom, or email only. Everyone may watch via zoom. To participate in public comments, send a RSVP one hour in advance of the meeting time (4:30 pm February 8) by emailing publicaudience@garfieldre2.net . If you prefer, you may email your comment to the same address. Emailed comments are limited to 350 words.
Please know that the Board greatly values all comments from the public, however, the Board may not respond, but will follow up as needed after the meeting. Please be aware that any personnel or individual student matters are considered confidential under Colorado Law and it is out of respect for the law, or employees and students, that we ask that those discussions take place privately in executive session.
Garfield Re-2 Topic: Garfield Re-2 School Board Workshop and Meeting Feb 8, 2021
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84772008335?pwd=MjdWZThYK3FJNEhLckNXNkhKenV3Zz09
Passcode: 407815
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13462487799,,84772008335#,,,,*407815# or +16699006833,,84772008335#,,,,*407815#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 847 7200 8335
Passcode: 407815
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVJVmoHWe
Unite to Stop the Spread
We are United to Stop the Spread of COVID-19. Show personal responsibility by taking these critical public health recommendations seriously and encourage your friends, neighbors, and family to do the same.
- Shrink your bubble
- Wear a mask
- Wash your hands frequently
- Keep your distance
- Stay home if you are sick
Re-2 in the News
Coal Ridge Rolls to Comeback over Roaring Fork (Feb 2 GPI)
Lady Titans Top Roaring Fork (Feb 2 GPI)
Coal Ridge High School Jumper Marin Simons Signs with Weber State (Feb 4 GPI)
Curtain Call Rifle High School Drama Club Prepares for Upcoming Play (FEB 3 GPI)
Garfield Re-2 Re-adopts Budget (FEB 3 GPI)
PHOTOS Garfield County Wrestling Round UP (Feb 2 GPI)
Upcoming events
Mon Feb 8 CRHS C-Team BB vs Glenwood
Mon. Feb 8 Garfield Re-2 School Board meeting 5:30 workshop/6:30 meeting
Tue. Feb 9 RHS vs CRHS BB 5:00 and 6:30
Thur Feb 11 CRHS @ GV BB 4:30,6:00,7:30
Thur Feb 11 RHS BB @ Steamboat
Fri Feb 12 CRHS C BBall @ Aspen 3:30 pm
Fri Feb 12 RHS Wrestling AT Olathe
Sat Feb 13 RHS Wrestling hosts Gunnison and Moffat 1 p.m.
Sat Feb13 CRHS Wrestling @ GV Quad 1 pm
Sat Feb 13 CRHS BB @ Aspen Girls JV + Boys JV/V
HELP US KEEP OUR SCHOOLS OPEN
The best way to help keep our schools open is to keep COVID-19 cases in Garfield County as low as possible.
Help us by making the following commitments:
I commit to:
WEAR a mask.
WASH my hands.
WALK, ride or play 6 feet away.
WORK together safely.
IF ILL – stay home
Garfield Re-2 School District
Email: thamilton@garfieldre2.net
Website: www.garfieldre2.net
Location: 839 Whiteriver Avenue, Rifle, CO, USA
Phone: 970-665-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garfieldre2/
Twitter: @GarfieldRe2