Good News Bulletin

Town leaders, at their most recent trustees meeting, proclaimed Jan. 22-28 as Town of Elizabeth School Choice Week.

The proclamation notes, in part, "our area schools are the fourth-highest rated in the Denver metro area according to the Colorado Department of Education" and the Town "recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in Town of Elizabeth to be successful adults."

It also says Elizabeth is "home to a multitude of excellent education options from which parents can choose for their children" and "our area has many high-quality teaching and support professionals who are committed to education our children ... ."

School Choice Week is celebrated nationally to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options. Interim Superintendent Bill Dallas was on hand at the Jan. 10 meeting to receive the proclamation signed by Mayor Nick Snively.

The District Accountability Committee conducted an online parent survey in first two weeks of November, asking parents for input about the schools their students attend. Emails were sent directly to families, and reminders appeared in multiple editions of this newsletter and well as on social media.

The results were recently presented to the Board of Education, families were emailed earlier this week, and charts of those survey results can be found on the district website under Board Committees.

January – National School Board Appreciation Month

Jan. 23 – Board of Education working session, 6 p.m., Elizabeth Middle School

Jan. 23 – EHS Poms Team Mini-Cardinal Camp, ages 3-6 at 4:15 p.m.; ages 7-12 at 5:30 p.m., EHS

Jan. 25 – Running Creek Kindergarten Roundup, 5 p.m.

Jan. 26 – Singing Hills Preschool Parent Night, 5 p.m.

Jan. 28 – EHS Cardinal Club Ladies Night Out fundraiser, 5 p.m., Casey Jones Park

Jan. 28 – ESD Father-Daughter Dance presented by EHS StuCo, 6 p.m., EHS

Feb. 6-10 – School Counselor Appreciation Week

Feb. 2 – SHE Incoming Kindergartner Parent Night, 5 p.m.

Feb. 3 – EHS Poms Team Mini-Cardinal halftime performance during varsity game starting at 7 p.m., EHS

Feb. 8 – RCE PTCO Pastries with Parents, 7:30 a.m.

Feb. 13 – Board of Education business session, 6 p.m.

Feb. 15 – School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

Feb. 22 – Unified basketball game, 5:30 p.m., EMS gym

Feb. 23 – Eighth Grade Parent Night, 5:30 p.m., EHS

Feb. 24 – St. Baldrick's Brave the Shave fundraiser, EHS

Feb. 24 – Hunter's Legacy basketball tournament fundraiser, EHS

Feb. 27 – Board of Education working session, 6 p.m.

EMS sports calendar

EHS sports calendar

The Elizabeth High School Cardinal Club will host its first-ever Ladies Night Out Bunco Fundraiser at 5 p.m., Jan. 28 (the same night as the EHS StuCo Father-Daughter Dance), at Casey Jones Park.

The event costs $25 per person, which includes beverages and snacks. Those who are interested can register two ways:

• Venmo: @EHS-CardinalClub
• Sign-up Genius for registration and payment at the door

The annual pairing of opportunities for Elizabeth to show its generosity has been scheduled.

On Feb. 24, Elizabeth High School will host St. Baldrick's Brave the Shave to raise money in support of childhood cancer research, and later that evening the Hunter's Legacy basketball tournament to support local families who have a child who is or has been battling cancer.

More details and flyers are coming soon.