Barney Ford Elementary
Weekly Update: October 17, 2024
10/17/24, 6:31 PM
Dear Families,
Thank you to all the families who attended Tuesday’s Hispanic Heritage Family Fun Night! It was a beautiful evening full of music and flags from all over the world. We hope you and your children enjoyed celebrating together.
Día de Los Muertos Oferenda
Several Barney Ford families started a Día de Los Muertos Oferenda which will be located by the 4th grade drinking fountain. An oferenda is a traditional way to remember and honor the dead and celebrate the harvest.
We invite you to bring items for the oferenda to remember your loved ones that have passed. Items can include photos and other momento.. We will keep the oferenda up through Día de Los Muertos.
Your Voice and Opinion Matters
The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey is open now through Friday, Nov. 1. This survey focuses on measuring outcomes across the district and its learnings directly impact students and families. It is an opportunity to share what you think about our school and how we can improve it.
Families can access the survey link here. Make an impact by taking the DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz family survey.
Calm and Kind Family begins November 4th
What: This program is designed to equip parents with the tools to support their children emotionally in three key areas: Mental Health, self-regulation, and managing your own emotions. You’ll learn practical strategies to help your child manage their emotions in healthy ways. By learning to regulate your own emotions, you can provide calmer and more effective support for your child.
One family each day will be entered to win tickets to the Children's Museum, Museum of Nature and Science, or Colorado History Museum!
The first round will be offered in English and Spanish virtually.
When: November 4th - 7th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Virtually on ZOOM. Register HERE!
Limited number of spots available…sign up TODAY to reserve yours!
Attendance Update
Last week we met our school-wide attendance goal of 93%. Thank you for helping us hit this goal! Fourth grade toppled the third-grade’s attendance streak by reading 96.3% last week.
Upcoming Events
- October 14-25: Interim Assessments, grades 3-5
- Friday, October 18
- ECE field trip to Anderson Farms
- Kindergarten & Second-grade field trip to Miller Farm
- Monday, October 25
- 1st grade trip to Miller Farms
- 5th-grade Balarat parent meeting, 3:00-3:45
- Thursday, October 31: Barney Ford Halloween Festival during school
- Friday, November 1: No School – Teacher Planning Day (Discovery Link is open)
View the October Monthly Calendar here.
