Werner Weekly-Summer Edition
June 11, 2021
Coming Week
August 13: Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop-Off @ 3:30-4:30
August 16: First Day of School (Kindergarten on staggered start)
August 18: New Family Orientation @ 9:00 am (Flex Room)
August 27: Tour de Cat Family Bike Ride @ 5:00 pm
UPDATED PSD Summer Guidance for COVID-19 Response
NEWS FROM WERNER
Summer Office Hours
2021-2022 Werner School Year Information
Registration is OPEN!
The Lunch Lab: Free Meals for Kids
Great news from the Food Bank of Larimer County! The Lunch Lab is back and gearing up for another amazing summer delivering meals to kids in Larimer County in several locations.
Kids Eat Free
- June 1 through August 13, 2021
- No identification required
- Children 18 and under receive free meals
- All sites closed July 5
- Text FOOD to 877-877 for additional locations
- For details and the schedule with locations, visit the Food Bank website.
Need busing in 2021-22? PSD bus request process now open
Dear PSD families,
This is an update about transportation services, as you plan for fall 2021.
This week, PSD opened a bus request process for the 2021-22 school year. Families have from now until Wednesday, June 30 to submit a request. Please note that submitting a request does not automatically guarantee transportation.
Those who submit a request must be eligible to receive busing. PSD transports students, who live within the district’s geographic boundaries, to and from their neighborhood school when their residences are in excess of the following distances from their neighborhood school:
- High schools: 2 miles;
- Middle schools: 1.5 miles; and
- Elementary schools: 1 mile.
- Read more in District Policy EEAA. >>
Families will get a pop-up notification after submitting their request. Changes can be made to an application in ParentVUE up until the June 30 deadline.
Busing is not provided for students who attend a school of choice or PSD-authorized charter school. If your student is eligible for busing at their neighborhood school but is switching to a school of choice, they will not receive busing. Alternate bus applications will not be accepted for students in the walk area.
The PSD Transportation Department will notify families about whether their student is approved for busing sometime after Aug. 1 and prior to the first day of school.
As of May 2021, the health department has given PSD approval to place additional students per seat but there will be some limitations due to PSD’s bus driver shortage. The Transportation Department is planning currently that riders will wear masks this fall and that some seats will be left empty around those who have an approved medical mask exception. PSD will continue monitoring public health guidance and make adjustments over time.
Click here to go to the Bus Request form online.
Those with questions may email busrequest@psdschools.org.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Looking for Summer Resources?
School Supplies-ORDER NOW!
NEWS FROM PSD
PSD Newsletter-Great Happens Here
One of many ways information is shared is through the Great Happens Here community newsletter, which features timely information about the latest happenings in the district. GHH is emailed to families and interested community members about every two weeks.
Resources for those facing housing and food hardship
The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardships for many in our community, leading to housing instability and food insecurity. There are financial resources available to help families and landlords and protections in place to help people stay housed. The PSD Department of Language, Culture, & Equity has worked with community partners to put together resources to support families.
Please see the LCE Family Resources Information (English and Spanish) for information on support with housing, food, and utilities.
PSD 2021-22 School Year Plans
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
SUMMER PROGRAM OPTIONS
2021 Summer Reading Challenge
Sign up begins June 1st!
What's the buzz around this summer's challenge?
The Summer Reading Challenge is free and open to all ages.
Reach Reading Milestones
Keep track of reading time in your online account or in the printed reading log. Children, tweens, and teens who complete 10 hours of reading can pick up a prize at the library beginning June 14 through August 15 (while supplies last). Adults who complete 10 hours of reading can pick up a "$2.00 Off" coupon to use at an upcoming Friends of the Library book sale. Reach larger milestone reading levels and earn special reading certificates you can print out and display.
New Bingo Game Format & Grand Prize Drawings
We're excited to introduce a new all-ages game format. In addition to tracking reading hours, you can complete activities on a digital bingo card in your online account. You must have an online summer reading account to track your bingo activities. Each unique five-in-a-row equals one automatic entry into the drawing (up to 12 total entries per person). Prizes are available for each age group and include:
- One Family Membership at The Gardens on Spring Creek (Kids)
- One Barnyard Buddy Pass/Family Pass to the Farm at Lee Martinez Park (Kids)
- Old Firehouse Books gift cards (Teens, Adults)
- Craft kits (Various ages)
- Gift baskets (Various ages)
- And more!
Virtual and In-Person Programs
We're planning both virtual programs and in-person outdoor programs this summer. Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming programs, any registration requirements, and other details. Thank you for continuing to follow Larimer County health and safety guidelines when participating in activities with the library.
Go to https://www.poudrelibraries.org/src/ for more information!
See you soon for Tails and Tales!
AlphaBEST-Summer Options
AlphaBest will be operating in four schools this summer:
-Beattie Elementary School (Bridge program)
-Laurel Elementary School (Teen program)
-Linton Elementary School
-Putnam Elementary School
Our summer registration is open for parents to sign their students up at
https://www.alphabest.org and our official start date is June 1st!
Our summer programs go from bridge programs for younger youth, PreK-5th, middle school aged students and teen summer programs as well.
Parents are able to pick their preferences when they click on the Enroll Now button on our main website.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for sharing out to our Werner families!! We appreciate your support!
Best,
Werner AlphaBest Staff
970-219-2051
Werner Elementary School
Email: hcamp@psdschools.org
Website: https://wer.psdschools.org/
Location: 5400 Mail Creek Lane, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 488-5550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wernerwildcats/
Twitter: @WernerWildcats