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Sept 18th MS Newsletter

09/18/23, 3:44 PM

College View Middle School

Family Newsletter

Monday, September 18, 2022

Director’s Note 

College View Middle School Families,

 

We are very excited to report that we have received a green rating on the Denver Public Schools Performance Framework. This is the highest school rating that you can receive, and we saw incredible academic growth from our students last year. We also are happy to report that our students who speak multiple languages had the highest growth in all of DSST, and we outperformed the state average by 7%.

 

Our first Coffee with the Directors was a success. Thanks to the 47 families who came, and I encourage everyone to come to the next meeting in October. 

 

Some families have asked about our start time and have shared concerns about students being outside without adult supervision. If your student has a sibling at the High School, they can enter and sit in the commons supervised by a member of our admin team at 8:25. We cannot supervise outside until 8:45 because of having a limited number of staff members available in the morning. If your student does not have a sibling, please bring them between the times of 8:45-8:55. If you need a specific accommodation for your student to enter at 8:25 and they do not have a sibling at the High School, please call the front office to make a request and we will work with you! 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Graham Wynings, School Director 

From the Front Office

Middle School Calendar & Upcoming Deadlines

No School- Sep 22

  • There will be no school for students on Friday, September 22nd due to a professional development day for staff. 

  • Students will return to school on Monday, September 25th

 

Dental Sealant (6th grade only)

9/25-9/29

  • Dear 6th grade families, The Denver Health Dental Sealant program will be at our school soon! This program provides screenings, fluoride, and sealants at no cost to you. Sealants and fluoride are a pain-free and quick way to prevent cavities.

  •  Click here to sign up your student 

Picture Day - Sep 29

  • Picture day is happening Friday, Sep 29th 

  • On this day students will be allowed to dress down. We encourage all students to dress to impress!! Attire should stay appropriate for school

OCTOBER COUNT - OCT 2nd

  • We would like to remind families that Official October Count Day is Monday, October 2nd.

  • As a reminder, October Count is the official student membership headcount for all Colorado public school districts. When students are enrolled, scheduled and in attendance as of the official count day, the district receives an average of $8,400 in per pupil operating revenue. The revenue that schools receive help with student activities, field trips, equipment, supplies and much more. Students SHOULD be present on Monday Oct 2nd so that our school gets the correct funding for all students. Please support us in ensuring that your student is present for October Count Day.

 

Joseline Flores, Front Office Manager
(303)524-6320

Announcements

 

Traffic Safety

As the academic year begins, busy parents and school buses will add to traffic congestion, making school zone safety very important on our campus. Please follow these school guidelines for drop-off and pick up to keep our students and each other safe: 

  • Drivers should obey all traffic laws, including stop signs and allowing the pedestrians the right of way in crosswalks

  • Drivers should drop off students next to the curb and then pull into the left lane to keep the traffic moving

  • Pedestrians should cross at crosswalks and make eye contact with the driver of a car before crossing in front of it

  • Cars should not be parked in the fire lanes for an extended amount of time. 

  • We ask that you only use the fire lane as a "kiss and go" lane, not as parking

Please always remember to be kind and respectful to each other! 

 

Parking Updates

  • The administration has made a decision to number all parking spaces and assign them to teachers and staff. Please do not park in a numbered space in the main parking lot or the parking lot by the cafeteria. Please use the visitor spaces when visiting campus. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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Free RTD 

  • RTD will let Denver area youth ride for free ALL year long to school, work, and anywhere. You can find more information regarding this on this article or on RTD’s website. 

 

Infinite Campus Attendance Request Processing

  • Families save time by letting us know that your student is going to arrive later or be absent. Starting this year, DPS families will be able to use their computers or smartphones to know about absences or late arrivals so they can focus on taking care of their children. Guardian of DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account to use this new feature. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or check that your account is ready and active. Directions are available in English or Spanish. Visit the 

 

Quarter 1 Culture Day- Wednesday, 10/11

  • Our first culture day of the year is already coming up! On Wednesday, October 11th, we will be celebrating our First Quarter accomplishments with our Awards Ceremony, a Student vs Staff Volleyball game, and more fun throughout the day! 

 

Nominate a Bilingual Educator or Advocate through CO-CABE

  • The Colorado Association for Bilingual Education is currently accepting nominations for outstanding teachers, administrators, and advocates that work with bilingual students. The nomination form will close on September 22. Nominate an outstanding educator here: Click here to nominate an educator

Wolfpack Athletic Updates

  • Come support our Wolves at one of our upcoming home games!!

    • Boys Soccer: We have TWO home games next week, so come out and support!!

      • Wednesday, 9/20 @ 5:30

      • Thursday, 9/21 @ 4:30

    • Girls Volleyball: We have TWO upcoming home matches, so come out and support!!

      • Monday, 9/18: A Team @ 4:30, B Team @ 6:30

      • Monday, 9/25: A Team @ 4:30, B Team @ 6:30

  • GIRLS BASKETBALL sign-ups are open now!! 

Community Engagement Updates

CVF - Family Working Group - Tuesday, September 21 - 8:30-10:00am - CVHS Conference Room

The Family Working Group is made up of parents that are looking to help promote solutions to some of the issues that our campus faces. If you have ideas on how to improve traffic flow or arrival/dismissal procedures, or the family-facing communications sent home, or any other topic, we would love for you to be part of this group! This week will will complete the following tasks:

1. Create a document sharing our concerns with new school start times

2. Make a request to the City to make the green light longer at Dartmouth and Federal to exit the campus

3. Make a request our City Councilman to help clean up the Irving and Dartmouth intersection

4. Nominate outstanding educators and advocates to receive recognition from the Colorado Association for Bilingual Education

 

CVF* - Family Engagement Council - October 5 from 8:45-9:45am

*(College View Families)

Do you have suggestions for campus improvements? Do you like to help plan and create fun events? Do you want a seat at the table for important decisions that are being made for our school? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join our Family Engagement Council! We will meet on the First Thursday of each month in the High School Conference Room.

 

Coffee with Directors - Tuesday, October 10

All families are invited and encouraged to attend our informal meetings with the School Directors. This week, we will be writing messages of gratitude for our staff to start off the school year on a positive note!

  • High School 8:30-9:00 am - Mr. Erik Jacobson

  • Middle School 9:00-9:30 am - Mr. Graham Wynings

Coffee and light snacks provided!

 

Meet and Greet - School Board Candidates

Wednesday, Sept 20th from 6-8pm

Location: 911 S Hazel Ct

Kepner Beacon will be hosting a "Meet & Greet” for candidates that are running for the DPS Board of Education this November. 

 

School Board Candidate Forum, Thursday, October 26th, at 5pm

Location: DSST: College View Campus

Join DSST: College View and the larger South West community to hear directly from the Denver “At-Large” School Board Candidates. This forum will be moderated by our 12th grade civics students. Mark your calendars! More information to come!

Fundraising

The King Soopers Community Rewards program is an easy way to donate money to your school by shopping at King Soopers! Sign up on the King Soopers website is fast and free! Just connect your Sooper Card to the program using our organization ID (EH570) and buy your regular grocery list. The school will receive 5% back. The money will be used as an established scholarship fund for students in the high school to travel out of Colorado before they graduate. Please take 5 minutes to sign up and start donating to a great cause!

  

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