Dora Moore ECE-8 School

Weekly Follow Up: 9.6.24

09/09/24, 8:01 AM

Dear DM Families!

We are now in the groove of regular school days--rituals, routines, and procedures are solid and our core instruction is up and running. Happy end of week two!

Two notable events for your calendar this week:

1. Our first Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meeting on the evening of September 11th

2. Annual Grill & Chill Community BBQ on Friday, September 13th 

All the details below!

Sincerely,

Mr. Janson & Mrs. Watson


Important Dates

  • September 11th, 9:15am - 12:15am: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Miner's Alley Play Theater
  • September 11th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
  • September 13th, 4:00pm - 6:30pm: Annual Fall Grill & Chill Community BBQ
  • September 27th: No School for All Students (Assessment & Planning Day)
  • September 30th: No School for All Students (Assessment & Planning Day)

The Grill & Chill Community BBQ is on Friday--(& we need your help!)

Our third annual Grill & Chill Community BBQ is on Friday, September 13th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm after school. Bring your friends and family--Yahoo! We are looking forward to getting our wonderful community together to officially kick-off another wonderful school year together. Additionally, it will be our first official event on our new, beautiful turf field. 

Some important details: 

  • Dinner is free for all!
  • Kona Ice will be available for self-pay/purchase.
  • Remember to bring a blanket or chairs to picnic on. 
  • Music, play, and community!
  • We need your help to pull this great event off and keep our costs low.
    • Please consider signing up to donate a food item or give of your time and talents. Checkout out the volunteer/donation requests and sign-up today at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2FAAFD0-51258206-2024
    • Our wonderful PTSA will be providing the hotdogs, buns, plates, water/lemonade, and utensils!

First Meeting for our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)!

Please join us for the first PTSA meeting of the year in Room 202A at Dora Moore on Wednesday, September 11th @ 5:30pm. Childcare and snacks provided!

The Dora Moore PTSA needs your help--Please consider giving of your time and talents to support our school this year. There are tons of in-scholol volunteer and advocacy roles and initiatives to support this year.  

If you were a member of the PTSA last year, please renew your official membership today! 

Click Here to renew your membership.

There are a few different options available so be sure to scroll through and select the option that applies to you.


To learn more about our wonderful PTSA and how to get involved, checkout their website: https://doramooreptsa.org/


Sign-up Now for Girls on the Run (GOTR); 3rd - 5th Grade

Calling all 3rd– 5th graders! Get ready to activate your I Can! Power. Lessons help girls build confidence with an I Can mindset. Teams will explore lessons focusing on navigating emotions, healthy communications, positive self-talk, teamwork, and friendships while walking, running, hopping, and skipping their way to a 5K. Girls will build the confidence to try new things. 

Girls on the Run starts the week of September 16th. We will meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 4-5:30.

Registration is open now! For more information about the program and to sign up, go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org

Questions or are you interested in coaching our team? Ask Falon Bird cell: 720-480-3522 or email: birdfamilyacct@gmail.com

There is a registration fee of $45/girl. You can apply for a scholarship through GOTR to reduce this rate to $25 and if needed the PTSA can cover the fee after the scholarship has been submitted. Dora Moore and the PTSA is committed to every girl participating that wants to regardless of resources. We will cap the team at 18 so register soon!