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Barney Ford Elementary

Weekly Update: February 27, 2025

02/27/25, 5:37 PM

Dear Families,

This week’s warmer weather was a welcome change and a reminder that Spring is on the way. During the month of March, students in grades 3 - 5 will be preparing for CMAS testing. We also have many field trips planned. Check out the March calendar for more details.

Parking Lot & RTD Bus Stop Reminders

The parking lot is reserved for staff parking and for families with disabilities. Please do not enter the parking lot during drop off or pick up unless you have a handicap sign. Our staff works hard to ensure only authorized vehicles enter the parking lot. Please help make their jobs easier by following their directions and entering the parking only if you have the handicap sign.


RTD buses stop in front of our school throughout the day. Please do not block the bus stop because it makes it unsafe for passengers to load and unload. We have more cones in front of the school to indicate the no stopping zones.

Handicap

March 7: First Friday

Next Friday, March 7th, is our March First Friday Coffee and Conversations with the Principals. We will celebrate our students who have made academic growth on the interims during this event. Please join us in the library from 8:00-8:45 to celebrate these students and learn about the latest school news. Everyone is welcome.

 

 

First Friday, Spanish

 

First Friday

 

Spring Break

We hope you are looking forward to Spring Break. It begins on Monday, March 24, and students return to school on Tuesday, April 1st. Please plan your travels when we are out of school. Extending the break affects your child’s learning and social development. We will be taking CMAS tests after the break and want to make sure students are fully prepared.

 

Spring Break

CMAS Testing Schedule

Students in grades 3-5 will take the state CMAS tests from April 8th to 25th. Please do not plan any appointments or vacations during this testing window. These important tests show if a student is performing at grade level, if they are on track for the next grade, and how their results compare to their peers at school and across the district and state. 

 

April 8- 11

Grades 3 - 5 Math CMAS Testing

April 14 - 18

Grades 3 - 5  Literacy Testing Testing

April 21 - 25

Grade 5 Science Testing


To maintain the focus and testing safety, cell phones and smart watches are not permitted in the testing rooms during CMAS.

CMAS

Attendance Update

Our attendance rate last week was 87%, a bit lower than the week before. The 4th graders had the best attendance at 91.6%. Please help us reach our goal of 93% next week. 

Upcoming Events

  • Friday, February 28: 

    • 4th Grade Field Trip to the Colorado History Museum 

    •  Dollar Dress Down

  • Friday, March 7: First Friday Coffee and Conversation 8:00- 8:45 AM

  • Thursday, March 13: 

    • 2nd Grade Field Trip to Butterfly Pavillion

    • Black Family Engagement Meeting (Google Meet)

  • Thursday, March 14:

    • Kindergarten Field Trip to Children’s Museum

    •  3rd Grade Field Trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science

  • March 18: 4th Grade Field Trip to the Botanic Gardens

  • March 20: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

  • March 21: 

    • Dollar Dress Down

    • Early Release Dismissal at 1PM

  • March 24 - 31: No School for Spring Break

 

View the March Monthly Calendar here. 

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