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7/30/2008
7/31/2008
District Announcements
The Educational Services Center has moved to Ranum High School, 2401 W. 80th Ave
The ESC has relocated to the west wing of Ranum High School, 2401 W. 80th Ave. Phone numbers remain the same, and District 50 offices will be up and running at Ranum on July 7, 2008. Our summer hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The former site of the ESC is in the footprint of the brand new high school, and groundbreaking is just around the corner! The former ESC building will be demolished once salvage crews have gone through and taken out fixtures and appliances for use in other District 50 facilities.
The ESC move began in earnest last Monday June 23, when District 50 employees assisted a moving company to transfer desks and boxes from the old site to Ranum. That left administrators working on folding tables. By July 1 -- ahead of schedule -- tech services had transferred all phones and computers to Ranum, readying the new District 50 office for business as usual on July 7.
“It was a huge orchestrated team working on this move,” said Assistant Superintendent Sandy Rotella. “There is still a lot of work to be done, but there is a lot going on behind the scenes. Maintenance has worked very hard, and the result is that we are up to speed, on task and ready to close out the fiscal year.”
During the move there was little disruption to District 50 operations, and that was thanks to the many District employees who worked long days to pack up the old building and prepare the new site at Ranum.
Once the new high school is complete, the District 50 offices will be located there. Parents, students and teachers won’t have far to go to contact administrators for records, school board information or to have their questions answered.
“One of the benefits of having the administration embedded in the school – besides cost-effectiveness – is that it keeps us focused and grounded,” said Superintendent Roberta Selleck. “We exist because we have students, and this provides opportunity for the students and our staff to interact.”
So please pardon the dust and drying paint as the ESC settles into its new temporary home in the west wing of Ranum High. Our commitment to customer service and to providing the best education in Colorado to District 50 students is stronger than ever, and we look forward to welcoming you to our new location.
School Announcements
Registration
It’s hard to believe, but the 2008-09 school year is almost ready to begin and the first day of school is right around the corner. To help get our year off to a great start, please come to the school on one of the following registration dates listed below:
- Wednesday, July 30 (8am – 11pm and 1pm – 3 pm)
- Thursday, July 31st (1pm – 7 pm)
- Friday, August 1 (8am – 11pm and 1pm – 3 pm)
We need you visit the school during one of these times to update the paperwork currently on file, complete any other required forms and provide proof of your address (acceptable proof: cable bill, driver’s license, electric/gas bill, insurance bill, etc). Applications for free/reduced lunch will be available during registration. If you are currently enrolled in the food stamp program or your student is a foster child, please have your case number available.
Student materials fees may also be collected during the registration process. The fee for grades 1-5 is $20.00 and kindergarten is $10.00. These fees are subject to change. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, these fees are waived.
Class lists will be completed after registration and a post card will be mailed from your child’s teacher no later than August 15th. The first day of school will be Monday, August 18th for all grades. This is a full day of school and breakfast and lunch will be served for full day kindergarten and 1st-5th grades.
The Western Painted Turtle is the state reptile, thanks to our students!
Governor Ritter signed into law the “Turtle Bill” declaring the Western Painted Turtle the State Reptile. Students in Mr. Jay Baichi’s class at Skyline Vista Elementary initiated the legislation early fall 2007. Representative Cherylin Peniston and Senator Jennifer Viega carried the bill.
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2008-09 school year. Thank you for choosing to send your child(ren) to Skyline Vista Elementary School. You will begin to notice a new mascot on the website and other materials from Skyline Vista. Our school was responsible for the Western Painted Turtle becoming Colorado’s State Reptile. Our students were so excited about this that some requested to change our mascot. We voted in May of 2008 and the turtle won. Another honor for our school includes becoming a Penny Harvest School of Excellence. With the support of our community, parents, staff and the Penny Harvest, our students donated $1250 to the Education Foundation Benevolent Fund. We hope to collect more pennies this year. Remember, every penny counts!
We look forward to seeing you at registration and our Back- to-School Ice Cream Social which will be on Thursday, August 21st from 6:30-7:30. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 303/428-2300. Every student and parent counts, and I value your ideas. Please feel free to contact me during the school year! Thank you again for choosing to send your child(ren) to Skyline Vista Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Jackman