SIERRA SCOOP
August 18, 2023
FROM FOERSTER'S DESK
The first week of school was a success! Students have gotten into the swing of things and are excited to be here at Sierra! I loved going into classrooms and seeing all the smiling faces, hearing the laughter, and watching preschoolers for the first time in our building...what a treat that was 😍
Starting on Mon., 8/21, please give your hugs and say your goodbyes at the door. Adults will need to check into the office prior to entering the building. Reminder, with the new secured vestibule, the purpose is to limit the number of adults accessing the building. We appreciate your cooperation as safety is always our first priority. Have a great weekend and see you next week!
MODIFIED CONTACT DAYS
Modified contact days are scheduled for teachers to have one-on-one time to test students in reading. Teachers use this data, along with other pieces of information, to set up reading groups and adjust instruction for all students. It is not a full day of school, so lunch will not be served and buses will not run. Students will need to attend only ONE of the 4 time slots, 8:00-10:00 or 12:00-2:00 on Friday, 8/25 or Monday, 8/28. Please see sign-ups and additional information sent from classroom teachers earlier this week.
Note: Students will enter and exit the same grade-level doors they use on normal school days.
OFFICE INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE - Registration has been extended to September 15th!
If you are still having issues with the registration process, please email Sylvia at Sylvia.Castro@jeffco.k12.co.us. Please be patient as each email takes Sylvia 20-30 minutes to resolve the issue.
If you have not even attempted to log into Ifinite Campus to complete on the annual online registration, please see the information below....
Fee are due on or before September 15, 2023
To pay your student fees on Infinite Campus following these steps:
- After logging in, clink on "More."
- Under "Quick Links" on the right side, click on "Jeffco Student Fee Payment."
New this year: ALL students will receive free lunch. See additional information at the end of the Sierra Scoop.
IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH, YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH INFINITE CAMPUS IN ORDER FOR STUDENT FEES TO BE WAIVED. You will also find this application under "Quick Links."
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Families- we need your help! With the shifting of grade levels, and adding a grade level to our regular doors, we are trying to alleviate some hallway congestion for our kindergarten classes. We are asking that siblings/friends/carpools have a meeting place outside the building to help clear out the hallways. Kindergartners are lining up in the halls to meet their bus buddies, siblings, and YMCA, so we are asking all other grades to make meeting arrangements outside. Thank you so much for your cooperation and coordinating a meeting location with your student as needed.
CELEBRATIONS
Teachers and staff working hard to have a wonderful first week with students!
Establishing community in kindergarten.
Hard at work in the office.
Learning together.
August 24- Back to School Night; 5:00-6:00pm (2 repeat sessions 5:00-5:25 and 5:35-6:00)
August 25 and 28- Modified Contact Day (2 sessions each day 8:00-10:00 and 12:00-2:00)
September 4- No School (Labor Day)
September 12- Coffee with T&B (Tennille and Brandon) meet and greet, general questions/wonderings
September 21- Field Day 3rd-5th grades; all day
September 22- No School (teacher work day)
September 29- Picture Day
DID YOU KNOW?
We Need You!
Sierra is in need of substitute paras to fill in for lunch, recess, and other coverage responsibilities. This is a paid position. If you are interested, please call Nicole in the office 303-982-0821.
Lunch With Your Student
We welcome families to come and enjoy lunch and eat in the cafeteria with their student(s) during student lunch time. Please remember DO NOT bring in or share food with other students regardless of the circumstance. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Parking Lot Crosswalk
Please ensure that you are only crossing the parking lot at the crosswalk. This is a safety issue, and as adults we need to always demonstrate and model expectations for children.
Reminder
Please DO NOT arrive before 7:35 as there is no adult supervision outside prior to this time.
Fire Drills
We had our first fire drill today, which was announced beforehand. Sierra conducts a fire drill once a month (the rest of the drills will be unannounced) where all students and staff are evacuated to a safe area around the perimeter of the outside of the school building. Staff take attendance and information is relayed to administration to ensure everyone is safe and out of the building. In case of an off-site evacuation, our destination is the Korean Church off of Kipling. Once there, Jeffco Safety and Security will provide directives for reunification, which could include transporting us to another Jeffco school.
Please ensure that you read through the Sierra Student-Family Handbook for additional school information.
Student CMAS results are available through Jeffco's Student Insights!
Student Insights is a secure online tool that makes it easy to access information about a student’s district and state tests and their individual learning plans. It is a helpful way to check in on learning progress, review academic goals, and identify issues to talk about with teachers.
PTA PARTICULARS
Registration is now open to join Sierra PTA! Click here to be a part of a group that helps make the Sierra community amazing!
Want an easy spot to communicate with the Sierra PTA and school community? Join our Facebook group to connect with other Sierra parents, ask questions, and learn about school and PTA community events!
Strides for Sierra 5K is just around the corner!
Registration for the 3rd annual Strides for Sierra starts today August 18th! Please click here for all the information and to register!
SIERRA ELEMENTRY
Email: tennille.foerster@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: sierraelementary.net
Location: 7771 Oak Street, Arvada, CO, USA
Phone: (303)982-0821
Facebook: facebook.com/sierraelementary