Take Action for Transportation in the 2023-24 School Year

The opt-in program for the 2023-24 school year went live on Monday, May 1. Families of eligible students need to log into the Parent Portal and opt their student in if they need transportation. General education students are opted out by default. McKinney-Vento, special education, foster care and newcomer students will not need to opt-in because they will automatically be routed for transportation service.

If parents don't opt-in by Friday, June 16, we will plan bus routes without their student. This doesn’t change their eligibility, but it could cause a delay in service.

Please see this flyer for more info.

If you have any questions, please email transportation@dpsk12.org.

Field Day Details

Our field day is scheduled for Friday, May 26th!

There will be two sessions:

ECE - 2nd grade will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

3rd - 8th grade (with the exception of 6th) will be from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Coach Martin is in need of Field Day Volunteers! If interested and available, please sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aca62aa6f9c61-dora#/

2023 - 2024 [Early] Registration Window: May 8th - May 19th

Reduce the time and effort of school registration by updating your family’s information online now. Early bird registration will open on May 8th and close on May 19th. To complete your online registration, click here.

As a reminder, all families (current and new) must complete online registration every year! Early registration is not required, but helpful for our team to get a head start.

If you do not complete this during the early window, you will be required to complete this in July/August! If you are having challenges registering, please call Ms. Patty at 720-424-5300.

Notice of Lead Water Testing Results from CDHPE - All Good!

Dear School/Child Care Community: Dora Moore ECE-8 School has received results for lead testing in drinking water fixtures

In June, Governor Polis signed into law Colorado House Bill 22-1358: Clean Water in Schools and Child Care Centers. This bill requires all licensed child care programs and public schools to test their drinking water for lead and take action when results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). The goal of this law is to lower children’s exposure to lead. To meet these requirements, Dora Moore ECE-8 School has tested for lead at all water fixtures used for drinking and cooking.

Results Summary:

• 23 Fixtures were tested
• 23 Fixtures had lead results that tested below 5 ppb - no further action is required
• 0 Fixtures had lead results that tested at or above 5 ppb

You can view the detailed sample results and remediation status at this link. Results may take up to 3 days to be posted on this webpage. Protecting the health and wellbeing of Colorado’s children is our top priority, and we will keep you updated during the process at Dora Moore ECE-8 School. If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact Joni Rix at joni_rix@dpsk12.org .

Schools/child care facilities that have lead results in drinking water above 5 parts per billion (ppb) must take action to reduce exposure to lead. When lead is found at or above 5 ppb, the fixture is shut off while a more long-term solution is underway. These solutions may include permanently removing the fixture from service, designating a fixture as “not for drinking”, replacing drinking water faucets or fountains, or installing filters. For the fixtures where lead is found below 5 ppb, we will follow routine practices to further lower potential exposure.

Lead is a toxic metal that is especially harmful to young children. The degree of risk depends on the child’s total exposure to lead from all environmental sources – air, soil, dust, food, paint, consumer products, and water. Typically old or corroded lead plumbing or old brass fixtures can contribute to increased lead levels in drinking water. If you are concerned about your child’s exposure you can have their blood tested. Please contact your health provider to learn more about testing your child’s blood for lead. For more information please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-testing.

For more information on lead: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead

For Colorado lead testing requirements in drinking water: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids

For U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) general information on lead: www.epa.gov/lead

Este aviso debe distribuirse a todos los padres y al personal dentro de los dos días hábiles posteriores a su recepción. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que se incluyen a los padres y al personal de todos los programas dentro de las instalaciones de este edificio.

Aviso: Dora Moore ECE-8 School ha recibido los resultados de las pruebas de detección de plomo en el agua potable

En junio, el gobernador Polis promulgó la Ley 22-1358 de la Cámara de Representantes de Colorado: Agua Limpia en Escuelas y Centros de Cuidado Infantil. Esta ley exige que todos los programas de cuidado infantil con licencia y las escuelas elegibles analicen su agua potable para detectar el plomo, y tomen medidas cuando los resultados indican niveles de 5 partes por mil millones (ppb) en adelante. El objetivo de esta ley es reducir la exposición de los niños al plomo. Para cumplir estos requisitos, Dora Moore ECE-8 School hizo pruebas de plomo en todas las fuentes de salida de agua que se utilizan para beber y cocinar.

Resumen de los resultados:

• 23 fuentes de salida de agua fueron sometidas a pruebas.
• 23 fuentes de salida de agua arrojaron resultados de plomo inferiores a 5 ppb. En este caso, no se requiere ninguna otra medida.
• 0 fuentes de salida de agua arrojaron resultados de plomo de 5 ppb o superiores.

Puede consultar los resultados detallados de las muestras y los planes de remediación aqui. Los resultados pueden tardar hasta 3 días en publicarse en esta página web. Nuestra máxima prioridad es proteger la salud y el bienestar de los niños de Colorado, y le mantendremos informado durante el proceso en Dora Moore ECE-8 School. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre nuestro centro y las acciones que estamos tomando, póngase en contacto con Joni Rix en joni_rix@dpsk12.org .

Las escuelas y los centros de cuidado infantil que obtengan resultados de niveles de plomo en el agua potable por encima de 5 partes por mil millones (ppb) deben tomar medidas para reducir la exposición al plomo. Cuando se detecta que el nivel de plomo es igual o superior a 5 ppb, se desconecta la fuente de salida del agua mientras se lleva a cabo una acción correctiva a largo plazo. Estas soluciones pueden incluir el retiro permanente de la fuente de salida del agua, designar una fuente de agua como “no apta para beber”, sustituir los grifos o fuentes de agua potable, o instalar filtros. En el caso de las fuentes de salida de agua en las que se encuentra plomo por debajo de 5 ppb, seguimos las prácticas rutinarias para reducir aún más la posibilidad de exposición.

El plomo es un metal tóxico que es especialmente perjudicial para los niños pequeños. El nivel de riesgo depende de la exposición total del niño al plomo procedente de todas las fuentes del entorno: aire, suelo, polvo, alimentos, pintura, productos de consumo personal y agua. Por lo general, las tuberías de plomo viejas o corroídas o los accesorios de latón viejos pueden aumentar los niveles de plomo en el agua potable. Si le preocupa la exposición de su hijo(a), puede hacerle un análisis de sangre. Por favor, comuníquese con su médico para obtener más información sobre los análisis de sangre para determinar el nivel de plomo. Para obtener más información, visite https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-testing.

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead para obtener más información sobre el plomo.

Para conocer los requisitos aplicables en Colorado en materia de pruebas de detección del plomo en el agua potable, visite: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids.

Visite https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/informacion-basica-sobre-el-plomo-en-el-agua-potable, la página de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de los EE. UU., para obtener información general sobre el plomo.

Last Day of School Details

Our last day of school for this year is June 2nd. This is a HALF-DAY which means school ends at 12:50pm. All students must be picked up by 1:00pm. There are no after school activities or childcare offered for this day and no staff will be available to support late students as they have meetings and end of year procedures and training to attend to. 

Transportation Preparation for the Last Day of School -- Transportation Services is getting ready for the last day of school on Friday, June 2. Transportation will follow the early release which is three hours earlier than the normal afternoon bell time.