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march 23, 2017 Flatirons Website: http://fle.bvsd.org Visit us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FlatironsElementary FLATIRONS SCHOOL HOURS: 8:15 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. FLATIRONS OFFICE HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enrollment for Fall and August Check-In Lunch Schedules Trip Tracker Falcon News Annual Giving Campaign Student Directory Flatirons on Facebook Report Absence School Calendar The Party
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march 23, 2017 Flatirons Website: http://fle.bvsd.org
Visit us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FlatironsElementary
FLATIRONS SCHOOL HOURS:
8:15 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
FLATIRONS OFFICE HOURS:
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment for Fall and August Check-In
Lunch Schedules
Trip Tracker
Falcon News
Annual Giving Campaign
Student Directory
Flatirons on Facebook
Report Absence
School Calendar
The Party
From the Principals Desk:
March 23, 2017 Flatirons’ Families: We have had a busy March! Here is a quick look at some of the activities. Kindergarten is finishing research for their Animal Safari this Friday. The 1st/2nd Learning Community has been working on poetry books. Third graders just finished Colorado animal research projects, and Fourth graders had a great field trip to the History of Colorado Center in Denver. The Fifth grades went to the Eco-Cycle facility. We also had the Boulder Ballet here for a school-wide assembly and had another amazing Flatirons’ Talent Show last week. The teachers had a day with Kiffany Lychock, the Director of Innovation for the district, as part of our yearlong training on Project Based Learning. It has been quite a month, and now students and staff are getting excited about spring break.
The Party: The Party is our spring fundraising event and is one of the highlights of the year. It is a great opportunity to get together and celebrate all the wonderful things happening at Flatirons, and raise a little money too. The funds raised through the Party directly impact our students’ daily experience at school. It is well attended by the Flatirons’ staff and is a lot of fun. One of my favorite parts of the evening is finding out who will be “Principal for the Morning!” This year we will again be at the Spyder Active Sports Showroom at 4725 Walnut St. Please check out all the details on our Party page of the website and plan to attend.
PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) Testing: State assessments for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in the areas of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies (for 4th grade) and Science (for 5th grade) have begun. The 5th graders started Math on Monday, and 4th graders and 3rd graders start Monday, April 3rd, right after spring break. All elementary students take these assessments across the State and they give us one type of data we use to evaluate how we are doing teaching in these content areas. If you have a student taking these tests please help them get a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast each morning. Scott
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Flatirons Elementary School is NOW ENROLLING for Fall, 2017 for Kindergarten and new students. Please enroll now so we can plan for Fall staffing.
For enrollment instructions please visit the Flatirons Enrollment page.
Class Placement Procedures
The time of year has arrived when we consider placing students in classes for the next school year. As we begin assigning students to next year’s teachers, we gather information from various sources that help us get a more complete picture of the learning needs of each student. This year’s classroom teachers will supply a major part of this information. We also gather information from other specialists in the school such as general music, physical education and art. If appropriate, the special education teachers and/or literacy teacher will also provide input.
We would also like to incorporate input from parents, if they choose to complete our Class Placement Form. This optional input helps us see the child through the eyes of the parent. This view may be somewhat different than the classroom teacher. If you are interested in providing your input to this process, please stop by the office to obtain the form.
The form must be completed and returned to your child's classroom teacher no
later than Thursday, April 13, 2017. No forms will be accepted after this
date. Also, as we have done in past years, we will not acknowledge specific
teacher requests.
Flatirons Trip Tracker Program
Hello Trip Trackers and families.
Report February Trip Tracker trips by March 12th. Thank you for being a part of Trip Tracker!
Don’t want to receive your dollars? Donate them when you report! Thank you for
supporting Trip Tracker.
Go to: http://www.bvsd.org/transportation/toschool/tracker/Pages/default.aspx to report
trip data!
Please consider Trip Tracker as part of your charitable giving in 2017. Donations can be made
through this LINK.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Love at [email protected]. Thank you!
Please stop by the hallway by the Art Room to see if you have any missing treasures there. We have several
lost items that have found their way to the lost and found. We would like to see them found and make their way home! All lost and found items will be
donated over Spring Break!
The iLab is looking for Legos!
New or Used Donations Welcome!
Legos of all kinds are a great way to teach, master, and practice mathematical and
engineering concepts while developing creativity and problem-solving skills-- not to
mention, having fun! The iLab is looking to incorporate Legos into our space and
curriculum, but while they’re worth every penny, Legos definitely do not come
cheap!
If you have any Lego materials that are no longer being used (bricks, tables,
Mindstorms, Technics, etc.), or if you would like to donate new Legos, please drop
them off at the office. Monetary donations are also welcome! Thank you!
The iLab is looking for donations of
well-cleaned yogurt containers (any size)!
The iLab would love to have donations of well-cleaned yogurt containers.
Lids are not necessary. Please drop any donations off at the front
office. Thank you!
April Testing Schedule for Flatirons
Math
Grades 3, 4 Math: April 3-6
Language Arts
Grade 5 LA: April 12, 13 & 18
Grades 3, 4 LA: April 24-26
Social Studies
Grade 4 Social Studies: April 18-20
Science
Grade 5 Science: April 19-21
The first annual
Maker Fair
at Flatirons Elementary! TAKE THE PLUNGE! IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN MAKE IT!
April 7, 2017 in the Flatirons Gym
Schedule, April 7
8:15 Project brought directly to gym for set up. 8:45-10:15 Family and Classroom Viewing – Students’ projects
will be on display. Students will be standing at their project during the first 15 minutes of their classroom time, for the second 15 minutes
students can view other projects 8:45-9:15: K- AM/K-PM 9:00-9:30: 1&2 Defries/Roth 9:15-9:45: 3rd Grade/1&2 Gallagher 9:30-10:00: 4th Grade 9:45-10:15: 5th Grade
10:15: Students are required to pick up their projects. All projects will be formally presented in students’ classrooms after the
Maker Fair.
Purchase tickets online at hand.bid/flatirons. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Duffield
[email protected], Dana Morgan [email protected], or Lee Brennan [email protected].
The Party Sponsors!
Looking for an easy way to support
The Party*?
Donate to the PULL-A-CORK event. We are requesting wine, beer, or
other spirits for this event that are $25 and up, but any donated items will
go to support the event! Also, consider joining with a couple friends to
donate an incredible bottle!
DONATION DETAILS
Drop donations at 1590 Cascade in the labeled box (on either porch), in
the mountains at 900 Magnolia Drive (in the box), or email
[email protected] to arrange for pick up. Please complete a
donation form at drop off location, or provide your email, so we can thank
you properly! Remember, no alcohol is al- lowed on campus.
ABOUT THE EVENT
When you pull a cork, you get a bottle of wine, beer, or another surprise!
You might get a tasty and unique bottle or a more common bottle. Either
way, you go home with a treat and had fun supporting Flatirons.
*This year The Party is brought to you with the generous support of Alpine Modern
May Assembly at Flatirons
Tuesday May 9, 2017 – 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Skateboard Science
(All Grades) in the Gym
http://www.assemblyline.com/product-details/skateboard-science/
A Scientist and a Skateboarder
Walk Into a School…That’s Not a Joke, It’s…Science!
Professional skateboarders join Science to show off their best stuff and explain
the magic and science behind the art of skateboarding. Concepts explored are:
Distribution of Force (safety/how helmets and padding work)
Center of Gravity (balance)
Momentum/Inertia (board and skater motion)
Center of Mass (spins/ollies)
Bridget Carlin and Bob Kanick, PTO Co-Chairs - [email protected]
Contact us with questions, concerns, ideas anytime!
Upcoming PTO Meeting Schedule:
Monday, April 24th
Monday, May 15th
PTO Meetings are 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Flatirons Library! Childcare and Pizza for Children provided free!
Flatirons PTO Web Page
PTO Minutes/Treasurer’s Report/PTO Budget
Internet Safety Tips and Resources
What’s So Great About Flatirons?/This is Why!
Milk Caps for MOOOLA!
Are you a LONGMONT DAIRY customer? Deposit your Longmont Dairy Caps in
the box near the office as part of the “Milkcaps for Moola” program!
Keep on clipping those BOX TOPS!
Thank you! Cat McCarty (Your Box Tops and Milk Caps Gal)
Three Ways to Give Free Money to Flatirons
Flatirons Shopping Card Rebate Program Flatirons PTO has coordinated to allow the purchase of shopping cards to many local shops on a monthly basis. Program
includes extensive Scrip card options and cards purchased locally. Each merchant kicks back between 1.25 to 16%
of your purchase to support your kid's education. Please note: The only cards that are re-loadable at the store
locations are King Soopers, Safeway and Lucky's Market.
2016-17 Orders due through www.ShopWithScrip, email or paper form to the Flatirons office by: 3/9/17, 4/13/17 & 5/11/17
-Use ShopWithScrip.com -Allows more store and cards options - physical, ecards and reload current cards
-Order scrip gift cards and track your scrip rebates online, all in one convenient location:
www.ShopWithScrip.com. Sign up for your free ShopWithScrip® account today! Simply visit
www.ShopWithScrip.com and follow the simple steps to set up your new account in just minutes. Contact
[email protected] for an enrollment code.
-Place your monthly order of physical cards, ecards and reload current cards
-Add local retailer cards (Alfalfa’s/King Soopers/Liquor Mart/Lucky’s Market/Safeway) by emailing
-Pay via PayPal and forward receipt from PayPal to [email protected] or drop off a check to the Flatirons
office. Include Payment for full order of scrip and local retailers.
-Use Shopping Card Order Form -Print and Complete order form with your name, info and which cards you are ordering.
-Pay via check or PayPal. Drop off the form and payment at the Flatirons office.
Pick-up cards at the Flatirons office on or after: 3/17/17, 4/21/17 & 5/19/17
Orders will not be sent home with students!
Still confused? Call or email Lee Brennan at 303-883-0899 / [email protected].
Thank you! Y ou just contributed 1.25-16% to Flatirons
Grocery/Gas Card Rebate Program (King Soopers/Safeway/Lucky’s) Cards can be purchased in the office or with your shopping card order.
#1. Have cashier check amount on the King Soopers/Safeway/Lucky’s rebate card: if sufficient funds skip to #4.
#2. If needed, ask cashier to add whatever amount you want (up to $500)
#3. Pay for added funds (can use credit card/cash/check)
#4. Have cashier ring up your cart
#5. Pay with rebate card
#6. Use loaded King Soopers and Safeway cards to pay at the store gas station.
Thank You! You just contributed 5-7% to Flatirons Elementary
Amazon Smile AmazonSmile http://smile.amazon.com is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable
organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low
prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate
a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization - Flatirons Elementary PTO!
Community Connections: Resources for Kids & Teens
BVSD's online resource guide, Community Connections: Resources for Kids & Teens, helps you find fun,
enriching activities that your child will love and support services that will help your child succeed.
Community Connections can be found at http://guide.bvsd.org. To learn more or to discuss advertising
options, please contact Marla Riley at 720-561-5977or [email protected].
Register by clicking on the links below, online at bvsd.org/lll (enter class #),
or call 720.561.5968. Classes will fill quickly so register early...
- online at www.bvsd.org/LLL
- or call 720.561.5968
Flatirons Elementary YMCA Website
YMCA Programs for K-5th at Flatirons
For more information on the YMCA of Boulder Valley: www.ymcabv.org
Mapleton Center 28th & Mapleton, Boulder, CO 80301, 303.442.2778 Arapahoe Center 95th & Arapahoe, Lafayette, CO 80026, 303.664.5455
Visit the Flatirons YMCA Page for information on Before and After School Care or call Zach Goodwin at the Flatirons YMCA at (303) 909-2975.
http://www.ecocycle.org/schools/greenstarschools
BVSD's Thrive newsletter empowers families through scientifically valid knowledge to support healthy youth development.
Flatirons Website - Click here to go to the main page of the Flatirons Website and view All Falcon News Newsletters!
Click Here to visit the Principal’s Page
Flatirons Elementary School - Scott Boesel, Principal
1150 7th Street - Boulder, CO 80302 - USA
Phone: 720.561.4600 - Fax: 720.561.4601 - Attendance: 720-561-4602
FLATIRONS SCHOOL HOURS:
8:15 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
FLATIRONS OFFICE HOURS:
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
If your child is absent: Please call the Flatirons attendance line at
720-561-4602 by 8:15 a.m. or click on the Report Absence link below
Report Absence
Click here for a pre-arranged absence form (required for absences more than 3 days).
If you have questions please call or email
Rhonda Simpson, Executive/Principal’s Assistant @ 720-561-4606 or [email protected]
or Suzy Arata, Registrar/School Support Assistant @ 720-561-4604 [email protected].
Flatirons Website: http://fle.bvsd.org
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