Westerly Creek PTA
Contact us at: info@westerlycreekpta.com
Westerly Creek Elementary
8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver CO 80238
Front Office: 720.424.3160
Attendance Line: 720-424-3168
Fax: 720-424-3185
DPS Website - Westerly Creek Website
DPS Calendars - Lunch Menus
Westerly Creek Elementary
8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver CO 80238
Front Office: 720.424.3160
Attendance Line: 720-424-3168
Fax: 720-424-3185
DPS Website - Westerly Creek Website
DPS Calendars - Lunch Menus
Contact us at: info@westerlycreekpta.com
8800 E. 28th Avenue Denver, CO 80238
Phone: 303-322-5877 Fax: 720-424-3163 Attendance: 720-424-3168
Westerly Creek Website
DPS Website - DPS Calendar 2009-2010 - Lunch Menus and Information
NEWS
Westerly Creek Weekly Update
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
IMPORTANT DATES
Next Week's Specials:
MON - No School | TUE - No School | WED - B | THU - C | FRI - D
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARDI GRAS 2012 - MARCH 3RD
Have you seen the auction catalog this year? The items are intriguing.
Aha – Here is the 2012 WCE auction catalog. Now were talking.
Take a look at these items:
If not you, then who? If not now, then when? G O W O L V E S !
- Fri 2/10: School Tours 9:30 a.m.
- Mon 2/20: NO SCHOOL - President's Day
- Tue 2/21: NO SCHOOL - Teacher planning day
- Fri 2/24: Jump Rope For Heart (details below)
- Fri 2/24: Box Tops for Education Deadline
- Mon 2/27: Club Amigos Spanish Enrichment begins
- Mon 2/27: 2nd Grade Debate: Speak Up!
- Tues 2/28: KidsHelp Meeting
- Thur 3/1: CREEK Kids Assembly (9:15 / ECE-2nd; 9:50 / 3rd-5th )
Next Week's Specials:
MON - No School | TUE - No School | WED - B | THU - C | FRI - D
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARDI GRAS 2012 - MARCH 3RD
Have you seen the auction catalog this year? The items are intriguing.
- Tupperware party for 12 with all you can eat deviled eggs and jell-o salad
- Liimited edition bicentennial coins
- State-of–the-art IBM electronic typewriter
- Private concert with teen heartthrob David Cassidy
Aha – Here is the 2012 WCE auction catalog. Now were talking.
Take a look at these items:
- iPad raffle
- Rocket Launcher Birthday Party hosted by entrepreneurial WCE 5thgraders Zac Stahlhut and Andrew Hageman
- A day of rock climbing with WCE parents Chet Seward and Deke Young
- One hour in a Boeing 777 flight simulator – this is not your Dave and Buster’s flight simulator
- After-hours pool party for up to 100 guests with special musical guest David Cassidy (Just kidding about the David Cassidy part, although after seeing him on TV recently I bet he’d entertain for a vodka gimlet and a round of Botox. Call his agent.)
If not you, then who? If not now, then when? G O W O L V E S !
NEW POSTINGS
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD 4TH GRADE PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Westerly Creek is excited to hold its first annual 5th grade Continuation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 23rd at 4:30pm. To prepare for this exciting event, we are seeking a few 4th grade parents who can help out with logistics, so that 5th grade parents can sit back and enjoy their students’ big day. Ideally, this will be a tradition you too can enjoy next year when your child graduates from 5th grade. Regardless, we are looking for help with the following tasks: set-up, clean-up, passing out of programs, errand running (picking up materials), and manning a refreshment station. If you are interested in donating your afternoon to help this cause, please contact Assistant Principal, Marnie Moody Cooke.
WCE ANNUAL PJ DAY & STUFFED ANIMAL COLLECTION
Thank you Westerly Creek students, teachers and families for contributing to our two successful drives for Denver Road Home and Loving Hugs! We raised over $500 (five hundred and thirty three dollars and fifty cents to be exact) for the Denver Road Home collection that supports Denver's initiative to reduce homelessness. Over 200 "stuffies" were collected for the Loving Hugs non-profit organization who delivers the stuffed animals to children who are orphans. Please see for yourself the pictures taken from around the world of the children receiving their "hug" last year.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!
Your
Westerly Creek Girl Scout Troops will be selling cookies after school
beginning Thursday February 16th. They will be on both ends of the
school from 3:45 to 4:45, just look for the girl scout vests. Come and
get them as there are only a few weeks left and then they will be gone!
The girls will be selling every Thursday through March 1st. Each troop
has their own pet project that they are donating either money or
cookies to, so please come and support our troops by buying cookies!
HOLIDAY PARTY, DECORATION & CONDUCT GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Christmas
Trees? Menorahs? Kinaras? WCE would benefit on having guidelines for
conduct during the holidays. Would you like to assist with this task?
A variety of cultures point of view would be helpful. Please contact Tiffany Mayor Burke (1st & 4th grade parent) at tiffanymburke@comcast.net or (c) 720-272-2672.
WCE FOOD PANTRY
We wish to give a huge thanks to our school community for your incredible support of the Weekend Back Pack program. We continue to need contributions. The specific food items that we need include: cereal/oatmeal, Mac and cheese, canned tuna/chicken breast, pasta, canned spaghetti sauce, rice, beans, canned fruit and canned vegetables, peanut butter. We would also love any and all monetary contributions for the account that we have at the Food Bank of the Rockies. Checks can be made payable to Westerly Creek PTA with "food pantry" in the memo line.
Lastly,
we want to follow up on our winter coat and accessory drive from
December. We were able to help all WCE families in need as well as
share 15-20 extra large trash bags full of items to Smith Elementary.
Our school community is so very generous and our friends at Smith
Elementary were thrilled with our contributions. Thank you so much for your response!
We also wish to recognize Ansley Young and Johanna Ladis for their assistance in delivering the items to Smith Elementary - please take a moment and thank them when you see them.
NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
A SAFETY REMINDER FOR DRIVERS
This is a reminder for parents/caretakers who drive their children to school - Pedestrians have the right of way in cross walks (the law). Please keep this in mind as you approach the school, especially rounding the corners to the school from 26th Ave (there is no stop sign on 26th near the skate board park, but there is a pedestrian cross walk there). If you see people crossing the street, please stop your car and let the them safely cross. This is especially important after the recent snowfall, the roads are slippery for the kids and the cars! You'll also notice reduced speed signs as you approach the school from all directions. Thank you for keeping our neighborhood and school commute safe for all!
ON THAT NOTE....NOW FORMING: WCE SAFETY COMMITTEE
This essential committee is now forming! Parents/caretakers should look at getting involved now to help prioritize safety issues and roll out any procedures at our school. Please contact Amanda Meyer to volunteer your talents!
GIRLS ON THE RUN REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Girls on the Run will start the week of March 5th. Girls on the Run inspires girls to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through an innovative program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Open to all 3rd through 5th grade girls. Registration began February 6th and ends February 24th! Register online at the Girls On the Run website below for Westerly Creek Elementary. For more information about the program go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Questions? Contact: Phil Chidester at pharaoh100@comcast.net. Or, if you would like to coach, contact Christy Jones: christy_gotr@comcast.net
SPAGHETTI DINNER HOSTED BY KIDSHELP
KidsHelp is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on March 22, from 5:30 until the food runs out. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit KidsHelp which raises money to make the school a better place for kids and teachers. Currently KidsHelp is fundraising for an A/C unit for the music classroom, gym supplies, and indoor beautification. Questions? Please email Ms. Darcy
TCAP (FORMERLY CSAP) TESTING SCHEDULE
The time of year for TCAP testing is just around the corner! This year, 3rd grade will be taking the reading TCAP during the 2nd week of February. 3rd grade Math and Writing, as well as the 4th and 5th grade testing of all content areas will be during the first two weeks on March (click here for complete schedule). Please note that the name of the assessment has changed; CSAP is now referred to as TCAP or the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program. It is important to note these dates in your personal calendars to help plan trips and appointments accordingly so that your student is present for all testing sessions.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART GOING ON NOW UNTIL MARCH 2nd
If your child decides to raise money for Jump Rope for Heart, his/her envelope is due by March 2nd. Ms. Katie sent home a packet with a letter from her and an envelope that explains how to raise money. Your child knows that they are under no obligation to raise money and that the most important part of this Unit is raising awareness about Heart Health.
On February 24th there will be a Jump Roping Dance Team that will come to the school and perform for the kids. 2:00-2:45 (Kinder-2nd), 2:45-3:30 (3rd-5th). Parents are welcome to come and watch.
If there is a family in our school community that has had an experience with a heart transplant, heart surgery, or anything related with heart and they would like to share, please let Ms. Katie know and you can set something up where you can share with your child’s class or the whole school. The kids would benefit so much from hearing a real life story!
Thanks so much and remember… “You can have healthy heart its easy as 1 ,2, 3… Eat healthy stuff, move around enough, and stay tobacco free”. –American Heart Association
PTA ELECTIONS COMING IN MARCH
Help be a part of making your child(ren)'s experience at WCE the best that it can be! The PTA is currently seeking nominations and volunteers for the PTA Board and committee positions for the 2012/2013 school year. Current positions holders will be brought up as a nominee to continue in their current roles, but others are encouraged to volunteer (or nominate themselves) for any role.The PTA Board and committee positions are as follows (click here for a description of each position's responsibilities).
BOARD POSITIONS: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Membership, Communications, Staff Support, Fundraising
If you are interested in being nominated for any of these positions, please email info@westerlycreek.com. Or drop a note in the PTA Mailbox, please be sure to include your name, and the best way to reach you. PTA elections will be held on March 22nd. Only current PTA members are able to be nominated and vote. Click here if you'd like to become a PTA member.
GET IN SHAPE AND HELP WCE!
For the month of February, CrossFit Stapleton will offer all WCE families a 15% discount off their regular program rate. This includes the new "CrossFit Mom's" program with a sitter every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am. In addition, CrossFIt Stapleton will then donate 15% back to the school. This program will get you in the best shape of your life. Please visit their website for more information http://crossfitstapleton.com/
BOX TOPS FOR WCE EDUCATION!!
Help us reach our goal!
What a great year we are having! So far our Westerly Creek families have collected $522 towards our $1000 goal! Thank you to everyone who have already delivered their Box Tops to the Box Tops for Education box in the front lobby. Please keep clipping! The deadline to drop off Box Tops to be included in this year’s total is February 24, 2012. Box Tops for Education are found on products like Pillsbury, Juicy Juice, Ziploc, Betty Crocker, and Kleenex. Also, don’t forget eBox Tops! Over 175 retailers give eBoxTops to your school when you shop online through the Box Tops for Education Marketplace. Register at www.boxtopsforeducation.com to begin earning eBoxTops from retailers like: 1800 Flowers, The Apple Store, Athleta, Banana Republic, Circuit City, Crate & Barrel, Dell, Drugstore.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, iTunes, Justice, Leap Frog, Nike, Nordstrom, Overstock.com, Pillow Pets, Red Envelope, Snapfish, Southwest Airlines, The Container Store, Victoria’s Secret & Walgreens. For more information visit www.boxtops4education.com or contact Cathy at CathyKautzman@gmail.com
Do you have gifted students who are looking for additional courses that are fun and enriching? UCCS College of Education is again hosting its Super Saturday for Gifted Students program this spring. Classes are designed to challenge students and capture their creativity. Courses are designed for grades 1st through 7th. Content ranges from chess to Engineering, and Math to Kites, and Chinese Culture. Click here to view the flyer about the program and share with anyone you think might be interested in the programs.
If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact Carla Rupprecht at crupprec@uccs.edu or 719-255-4134.
SPANISH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 AND UP MONDAYS 8:15-8:55am
Club Amigos offers fun & educational Spanish classes at your child’s school. The program, taught by a certified, experienced teacher, is open to students ages 4 and up. Kids learn Spanish through interactive and enjoyable lessons. Each session covers one topic – from basic vocabulary to phrases to use of the vocabulary in sentences. Classes typically fill up quickly and spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
If this spring session is well received, Club Amigos will return in the fall to offer an entire year of classes. For more information click here.
STAPLETON JETS LACROSSE REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
Stapleton Jets Lacrosse is now accepting registrations for their Spring 2012 season. Jets Lacrosse offers programs from K-6th grade. Please go to stapletonjets.com for more information.
SUMMER CAMP AT LONGVIEW STABLES
Longview Stables in Aurora is offering horsemanship summer camps in June and July. Click here for more information.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
The Spring 2012 enrichment brochure and online registration is now available and majority of programs start the week of March 5. Please view the matrix, brochure and Westerly Creek General Information by going to www.myenrichment.com and selecting Westerly Creek Elementary to the left. The Westerly Creek General Information has been updated and revised on 2/13/12. Please read it.
To order online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Credit cards will only be charged when the program meets its minimum and is a GO by the vendor. You will be notified when that occurs. Below is a summary of program offerings. For registration status, cost and information go to www.myenrichment.com. Questions? Contact: Molly Killinger
Monday: Executive Arts: Play On! Narnia and Play-Well TEKnologies: Pre-Engineering with LEGO
Tuesday: Omniform Karate and City Strings Guitar
Wednesday: Jennifer Hein: Music and Movement, Sticky Fingers Cooking and Mad Science: Make it Matter
A SAFETY REMINDER FOR DRIVERS
This is a reminder for parents/caretakers who drive their children to school - Pedestrians have the right of way in cross walks (the law). Please keep this in mind as you approach the school, especially rounding the corners to the school from 26th Ave (there is no stop sign on 26th near the skate board park, but there is a pedestrian cross walk there). If you see people crossing the street, please stop your car and let the them safely cross. This is especially important after the recent snowfall, the roads are slippery for the kids and the cars! You'll also notice reduced speed signs as you approach the school from all directions. Thank you for keeping our neighborhood and school commute safe for all!
ON THAT NOTE....NOW FORMING: WCE SAFETY COMMITTEE
This essential committee is now forming! Parents/caretakers should look at getting involved now to help prioritize safety issues and roll out any procedures at our school. Please contact Amanda Meyer to volunteer your talents!
GIRLS ON THE RUN REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW
Girls on the Run will start the week of March 5th. Girls on the Run inspires girls to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through an innovative program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Open to all 3rd through 5th grade girls. Registration began February 6th and ends February 24th! Register online at the Girls On the Run website below for Westerly Creek Elementary. For more information about the program go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Questions? Contact: Phil Chidester at pharaoh100@comcast.net. Or, if you would like to coach, contact Christy Jones: christy_gotr@comcast.net
SPAGHETTI DINNER HOSTED BY KIDSHELP
KidsHelp is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on March 22, from 5:30 until the food runs out. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit KidsHelp which raises money to make the school a better place for kids and teachers. Currently KidsHelp is fundraising for an A/C unit for the music classroom, gym supplies, and indoor beautification. Questions? Please email Ms. Darcy
TCAP (FORMERLY CSAP) TESTING SCHEDULE
The time of year for TCAP testing is just around the corner! This year, 3rd grade will be taking the reading TCAP during the 2nd week of February. 3rd grade Math and Writing, as well as the 4th and 5th grade testing of all content areas will be during the first two weeks on March (click here for complete schedule). Please note that the name of the assessment has changed; CSAP is now referred to as TCAP or the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program. It is important to note these dates in your personal calendars to help plan trips and appointments accordingly so that your student is present for all testing sessions.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART GOING ON NOW UNTIL MARCH 2nd
If your child decides to raise money for Jump Rope for Heart, his/her envelope is due by March 2nd. Ms. Katie sent home a packet with a letter from her and an envelope that explains how to raise money. Your child knows that they are under no obligation to raise money and that the most important part of this Unit is raising awareness about Heart Health.
On February 24th there will be a Jump Roping Dance Team that will come to the school and perform for the kids. 2:00-2:45 (Kinder-2nd), 2:45-3:30 (3rd-5th). Parents are welcome to come and watch.
If there is a family in our school community that has had an experience with a heart transplant, heart surgery, or anything related with heart and they would like to share, please let Ms. Katie know and you can set something up where you can share with your child’s class or the whole school. The kids would benefit so much from hearing a real life story!
Thanks so much and remember… “You can have healthy heart its easy as 1 ,2, 3… Eat healthy stuff, move around enough, and stay tobacco free”. –American Heart Association
PTA ELECTIONS COMING IN MARCH
Help be a part of making your child(ren)'s experience at WCE the best that it can be! The PTA is currently seeking nominations and volunteers for the PTA Board and committee positions for the 2012/2013 school year. Current positions holders will be brought up as a nominee to continue in their current roles, but others are encouraged to volunteer (or nominate themselves) for any role.The PTA Board and committee positions are as follows (click here for a description of each position's responsibilities).
BOARD POSITIONS: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Membership, Communications, Staff Support, Fundraising
If you are interested in being nominated for any of these positions, please email info@westerlycreek.com. Or drop a note in the PTA Mailbox, please be sure to include your name, and the best way to reach you. PTA elections will be held on March 22nd. Only current PTA members are able to be nominated and vote. Click here if you'd like to become a PTA member.
GET IN SHAPE AND HELP WCE!
For the month of February, CrossFit Stapleton will offer all WCE families a 15% discount off their regular program rate. This includes the new "CrossFit Mom's" program with a sitter every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am. In addition, CrossFIt Stapleton will then donate 15% back to the school. This program will get you in the best shape of your life. Please visit their website for more information http://crossfitstapleton.com/
BOX TOPS FOR WCE EDUCATION!!
Help us reach our goal!
What a great year we are having! So far our Westerly Creek families have collected $522 towards our $1000 goal! Thank you to everyone who have already delivered their Box Tops to the Box Tops for Education box in the front lobby. Please keep clipping! The deadline to drop off Box Tops to be included in this year’s total is February 24, 2012. Box Tops for Education are found on products like Pillsbury, Juicy Juice, Ziploc, Betty Crocker, and Kleenex. Also, don’t forget eBox Tops! Over 175 retailers give eBoxTops to your school when you shop online through the Box Tops for Education Marketplace. Register at www.boxtopsforeducation.com to begin earning eBoxTops from retailers like: 1800 Flowers, The Apple Store, Athleta, Banana Republic, Circuit City, Crate & Barrel, Dell, Drugstore.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, iTunes, Justice, Leap Frog, Nike, Nordstrom, Overstock.com, Pillow Pets, Red Envelope, Snapfish, Southwest Airlines, The Container Store, Victoria’s Secret & Walgreens. For more information visit www.boxtops4education.com or contact Cathy at CathyKautzman@gmail.com
CAMPS/ENRICHMENT
GIFTED YOUTH OPPORTUNITY - SPRING SUPER SATURDAYDo you have gifted students who are looking for additional courses that are fun and enriching? UCCS College of Education is again hosting its Super Saturday for Gifted Students program this spring. Classes are designed to challenge students and capture their creativity. Courses are designed for grades 1st through 7th. Content ranges from chess to Engineering, and Math to Kites, and Chinese Culture. Click here to view the flyer about the program and share with anyone you think might be interested in the programs.
If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact Carla Rupprecht at crupprec@uccs.edu or 719-255-4134.
SPANISH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 AND UP MONDAYS 8:15-8:55am
Club Amigos offers fun & educational Spanish classes at your child’s school. The program, taught by a certified, experienced teacher, is open to students ages 4 and up. Kids learn Spanish through interactive and enjoyable lessons. Each session covers one topic – from basic vocabulary to phrases to use of the vocabulary in sentences. Classes typically fill up quickly and spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
If this spring session is well received, Club Amigos will return in the fall to offer an entire year of classes. For more information click here.
STAPLETON JETS LACROSSE REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
Stapleton Jets Lacrosse is now accepting registrations for their Spring 2012 season. Jets Lacrosse offers programs from K-6th grade. Please go to stapletonjets.com for more information.
SUMMER CAMP AT LONGVIEW STABLES
Longview Stables in Aurora is offering horsemanship summer camps in June and July. Click here for more information.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
The Spring 2012 enrichment brochure and online registration is now available and majority of programs start the week of March 5. Please view the matrix, brochure and Westerly Creek General Information by going to www.myenrichment.com and selecting Westerly Creek Elementary to the left. The Westerly Creek General Information has been updated and revised on 2/13/12. Please read it.
To order online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Credit cards will only be charged when the program meets its minimum and is a GO by the vendor. You will be notified when that occurs. Below is a summary of program offerings. For registration status, cost and information go to www.myenrichment.com. Questions? Contact: Molly Killinger
Monday: Executive Arts: Play On! Narnia and Play-Well TEKnologies: Pre-Engineering with LEGO
Tuesday: Omniform Karate and City Strings Guitar
Wednesday: Jennifer Hein: Music and Movement, Sticky Fingers Cooking and Mad Science: Make it Matter
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
LEARNING DISABILITIES IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS
Jonathan Mooney is coming to town (click here to view flyer). Jonathan is one of the most entertaining speakers you could ask for addressing the challenges of learning disabilities in traditional school settings. Date: Thursday March 8, 7-9pm. Location: Fairview High School Auditorium, 1515 Greenbriar, Boulder. Denver folks, he is worth the drive. Please consider taking your LD child of whatever age. His style and manner are especially effective for them. Sponsored by the Boulder Valley School District, Offices of Advanced Academic Services.
LEARNING DISABILITIES IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS
Jonathan Mooney is coming to town (click here to view flyer). Jonathan is one of the most entertaining speakers you could ask for addressing the challenges of learning disabilities in traditional school settings. Date: Thursday March 8, 7-9pm. Location: Fairview High School Auditorium, 1515 Greenbriar, Boulder. Denver folks, he is worth the drive. Please consider taking your LD child of whatever age. His style and manner are especially effective for them. Sponsored by the Boulder Valley School District, Offices of Advanced Academic Services.
LINKS
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