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Homestead in the Willows Homestead Herald DECEMBER 2015 Volume 39, #12 A Covenant Controlled Community for the Benefit of All WISHING ALL
HOMESTEAD RESIDENTS
PEACE AND JOY DURING
THE HOLIDAY SEASON
HOMEOWNER DUES ASSESSMENTS will be mailed the first week of January and will be
due March 1, 2016. Please contact the Business
Office if you do not receive your assessment by
mid-January.
SAVE THE DATE! THE HOA ANNUAL MEETING FOR
MEMBERS will be held on
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Homestead Elementary School Gym.
Next Regular
Board Meeting
6:30pm
Jan. 12, 2016
West Pool Office
THE JANUARY
HERALD DEADLINE
IS
DEC. 15, 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS JAUARY HERALD DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15TH MANAGERS:
Business Office
Katie Kidwell
303-793-0230
businessmgr@homesteadinthewillows.org
Landscape
Nancy Bauer
303-241-6212
Tennis Facilities
Melissa Shuck
303-819-3953
Pool
Jaylene Jones
303-617-0221
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President
Chris Raab
720-427-6799
craab@homesteadinthewillows.org
Treas./
Mary Anne Buczyna
303-850-9251
mabuczyna@homesteadinthewillows.org
Sec./ACC
Bev Ruud
303-290-8267
bevr@homesteadinthewillows.org
Mem. At Lg Cole Wist
303-488-9519
Tennis
cwist@homesteadinthewillows.org
VP/Landscape Warren Zeller
303-741-0926
wzeller@homesteadinthewillows.org
COMMITTEES:
ACC/Design Review; Covenant Review Taskforce
Swim Team, Tennis.
All committee meetings are open to residents.
Call the Business Office for dates.
REPORTS TO THE ASSOCIATION When
an Association member wishes to report observed
problems or any concerns or helpful ideas pertaining
to the assigned areas of responsibility of the Architectural Control and Design Review Committee, Landscape, Pools, or Business Office, please, when you
call and leave a message on the answering machine,
include your name and telephone number so that we
may return your call. We cannot act on any call
when the caller is not identified.
Thank you for your help.
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BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS 5896 E. Geddes Ave. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am — 3:00pm Phone: 303‐793‐0230 Fax: 303‐793‐0109 www.homesteadinthewillows.org BOARD MEETING
The next regular Board of Directors meeting for
community input and manager’s reports will be
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016
West Office, 6:30 pm
Mark your calendars now. The board meetings are
open to all Homeowners.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES: In an effort to
provide timely Board information to the Membership,
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES of each Board meeting
will be published in the next issue of the Herald.
Official, Approved copies of all Minutes will be on file
and available at the Association Office.
MOVING FROM HOMESTEAD? If you move
from Homestead and retain ownership of your home, it
is your responsibility to pay the Homeowners dues.
Remember: Please notify the Business office of your
new address. Dues are always due March 1st. If you
are a Renter, you should forward all notices to the
Homeowner.
THE HOMESTEAD HERALD is published monthly
for residents of Homestead in the Willows. The
Business Office is located at 5896 E. Geddes Ave.,
(West Pool House) Centennial, CO 80112. News
items or advertisements must be submitted by the
15th of the month prior to publication. Email to the
Business Office. Call 303-793-0230 for commercial
rates, ad sizes or other information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS HOLIDAY INFORMATION FROM WASTE CONNECTIONS ACC ........................................... 5 & 9 (WC), 303‐288‐2100 Cherry Creek Schools ....................... 15 (our trash and recycling company)
Community News ........................... 12 For Sale or Rent ................................ 9 Trash and recycling services will be occur as usual
Minutes ............................................ 6 on the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Your
Services .......................................... 19 trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednes-
South Suburban .............................. 11 day, December 23rd and Wednesday, December
Swim Team ...................................... 5 30th. Waste Connections will also dispose of
Teen Services .................................. 23 Christmas trees during the month of January
provided the trees are cut to 4 foot lengths to make
them more manageable for the drivers.
SKILLED ELDER/ SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
CARE AVAILABLE
Graduate student of occupational therapy offering care for aging individuals, typically developing, and special needs children. 3-4 yrs
experience and training in elder/dementia
care, 5-6 yrs experience in typical and special
needs childcare. Also able to assist with selfcare, transfers, meal-prep, errands, cleaning,
etc. I strive to be creative, compassionate, and
thorough. CPR certified. Has own transportation. Able to provide resume, references, and
background check.
Call Lo Petti at 720-939-0748.
Holiday tips are greatly appreciated by the
drivers. You may give them cash or gift cards
directly or you may mail them to Waste
Connections at 5500 Franklin St., Denver, 80216,
attention Nadine Weber, HOA Sales
Representative. Make sure your gift has your
street address and is marked Homestead in the
Willows HOA so that it can be given to the appropriate driver. Please indicate if your gift is
for your trash driver or your recycling driver, or
both. Homestead has one driver for trash and a
THE BUSINESS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25th AND JANUARY 1st separate driver for recycling. No gifts of alcohol
please as it can’t be carried on the truck.
To obtain a pick-up schedule for 2016 go to :
www.wcdenver.com. Click on “residential” and
then click on “pick-up schedule”. Homestead is
“A” week for trash and recycling.
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Want to be a Coach for the 2016 Swim Season?
Join the tradition! Join the fun! For the past 38 years our community has been fortunate to have wonderful coaches from our neighborhood who have been excellent teachers and role models for our swim team.
If you would like to be a coach, submit your application now to be considered for an interview over the
holiday break in December.
Please contact Michael Garnsey for more information at michaelgarnsey@gmail.com.
Your 2016 Swim Team Parent Representatives
Michael & Michelle Garnsey & Ryan and Patrice Langdon
ACC NEWS Project Follow-up: When homeowner's don't call the Business Office to let the Architectural Control
Committee know that work has been completed the ACC follows up via email if one is listed on the
Application for Architectural Change. We have found that several emails we've sent requesting status
of project(s) have gone into spam folders which results in additional emails being sent waiting for a
response. If you provide an email address on your application please add the homesteadacc@gmail.com
address to your address book.
Submitting Samples: Please take into consideration when submitting samples with your ACC
application that the office must keep all samples in the homeowner file for permanent retention. There is
a limited amount of space. The ACC receives paint samples on everything from large pieces of heavy
cardboard, plywood boards and pieces of trim board. We understand that blueprints or siding samples
cannot be submitted in an 8½ by 11 inch size, but for all other samples please try to submit in a format
that can be easily filed with with the application in your homeowner file.
Samples submitted with applications that homeowner’s want returned need to be picked up by the
homeowner within 30 days of application approval. The Business Office will not be responsible for
samples left over 30 days from the application approval date.
Thank you, The Architectural Control Committee
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HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Regular Board Meeting November 10, 2015 – Unofficial Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: President, Chris Raab, called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. Board Members present were
Mary Anne Buczyna, Bev Ruud, Cole Wist, and Warren Zeller; as well as Business Manager, Katie Kidwell; Pool
Manager, Jaylene Jones; Landscape Manager, Nancy Bauer; Tennis Manager, Jill Ellsworth; and Swim Team Parent
Representative Michael Garnsey.
MINUTES: The minutes of the October 13th and October 21st meetings were approved as read.
SWIM TEAM: Michael reported that multiple applicants had applied for the Head Coach position for 2016. The
parent reps had successfully filled most of the volunteer positions for 2016 already and had ordered new backstroke
flags. The swim meet schedule has been adjusted to accommodate July 4th reducing the number of meets from 5 to 4.
The parent reps hope to make up the lost meet by hosting a meet with Willow Creek on Memorial Day weekend when
Swim Team typically holds an interclub meet.
MANAGER REPORTS
1.
POOL: Manager Jaylene Jones reported that the West pool deck had been successfully “lifted” to better
meet the edge of the coping stones. At both the West and North pools there remains a small portion of concrete that could not be lifted. Jaylene provided the board with the cost to have those portions of concrete
demolished and re-poured. The Board and Jaylene also discussed pool opening and closing dates. Now that
Cherry Creek has changed the school start date to mid-week the second week of August she suggested
changing the closing date at the North and West pools to the Sunday following the first day of school. Historically the North and West pools have closed the Sunday prior to school starting. The Board agreed and
noted that the North and West pools would close on Sunday, August 14, 2016. All three pools would open
Memorial Day weekend. The North pool will remain available for lap swimming through Labor Day weekend and the South Pool will continue to open Memorial Day weekend and close to the residents at the end of
Labor Day weekend. Front Range Recreation also agreed to clean the North Pool bathrooms weekly prior to
the opening of the pool for the tennis league matches that begin May 1st.
2.
LANDSCAPE: Manager Nancy Bauer reported that the timber retaining wall behind the bike rack at the
West Pool had been replaced with concrete blocks. All the new trees were wrapped to protect them from sun
scald and the perimeter fence painting had been completed. Christmas decorations for the entrance islands
would go up shortly.
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3.
TENNIS: Manager Jill Ellsworth reported that windscreens had been rolled up on the south side of all
courts to allow for better snow melt on the surfaces. The divider nets have been bundled and locked. Both
the North and South court surfaces have some divots, the cause of which appears to be from rocks thrown
on the surface or perhaps skateboards. Jill is checking with Renner Sport Surfaces to see if they are still
under warranty. Jill is also investigating the cost of a backboard to be installed at the West Courts and is
working with Board Liaison Cole Wist to find a teaching professional to provide tennis instruction and
coaching for the summer of 2016. The Women’s USTA 3.5 league competed in the National Championships held in Arizona and won the sportsmanship award. The Board applauded their success and agreed the
banner presented to the team could hang on the west side of the North Tennis Courts.
4.
BUSINESS: Katie advised the Board that the gym at Homestead Elementary was unavailable for use on
the second Monday of March, which is when the Association Bylaws require the annual meeting be
held. The HOA attorney had advised Katie that nothing in the Association’s Articles or Bylaws prohibits a
Board amendment to the annual meeting date in the Bylaws. Under Colorado Statute 7-130-201, subsection (1), the Board is authorized to amend the Bylaws to hold the annual meeting on a different night in
2016, which the attorney recommended as the proper course of action. The elementary school gym was
available for rent on Tuesday March 8th and Tuesday March 15th. Warren moved and Mary Anne seconded
a motion to move the 2016 Homestead in the Willows HOA annual meeting to Tuesday, March 8, 2016 per
the authority granted in Colorado Statute 7-130-201. The motion passed unanimously. Katie updated the
Board about the status of the pool fence painting and the final reimbursement from the insurance company
for hail damage.
HOMEOWNER COMMENTS: Account 513 appealed to the Board for an extension of time to complete covenant
violation repairs. Due to nature of the needed repairs and weather concerns, the Board agreed to grant an extension
to May 15, 2016 with retroactive fines should the work fail to be completed by that date.
ACC REPORT: There was no ACC report.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Mary Anne presented the financial report to the Board. In October expenses totaled
$92,202. Trash and Utility expenses were $53,603, Administrative expenses were $5,339, Pool expenses were
$4,928 and Land Maintenance totaled $28,332. Expenses were under budget in October and 90% of the reserve expenses had been met. Mary Anne estimated there was still approximately $21,000 in reserve fund expenses that had
not yet been billed to the Association.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Mary Anne presented a final budget and reserve fund expenses for 2016 to the Board based on
decisions from the October 21st budget meeting. The Board agreed to add the cost to demolish and pour new concrete
per the bid provided by FRR at the North and West pools to the reserve fund expenses. Mary Anne moved that the
Board approve the proposed 2016 budget of anticipated income of $866,351, expenses expected at $728,602, reserve
funding anticipated at $137,749 and reserve fund expenses of $84,685. No increase to the 2015 dues of $905 per
single family home. Bev seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mary Anne suggested the Board meet
with Nancy Bauer and Water Ketch to finalize the Irrigation Contract for 2016 – 2019.
NEW BUSINESS: Cole moved the Board ratify its decision to be the charter organization for the Boy Scout Troop
373 Venturing Crew. Warren seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Board discussed fencing and the
lack of current “as builts” to mark various sections of the fence. The Board agreed to walk separate sections to note
what fence was where throughout the property.
ADJOURNMENT AND CALENDARING: The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting
will be on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Business Office.
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Vacation Townhouse for Rent: Spacious 3 bedroom, 3
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Contact Debbie at 303-886-2079.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL NOTICE ROOFING WARNING! The Board of Directors and ACC warn homeowners to make sure the asphalt roof being installed on your home is
the one approved by the ACC and named in your contract. You need to check the contract to ensure the correct
product was ordered and check again when the product is delivered. Most roofers are reputable, however the
names of the products are very similar and mistakes can happen. Your asphalt roof must be a triple laminate and
only the products named in the guidelines are acceptable.
If you are replacing your roof due to the recent hailstorm, you must submit an ap‐
plication to the ACC even if you are using an approved product. Homeowners are required to submit an “Application for Architectural Change” form to the HOA if you are planning
to make updates, replacements or other improvements to the exterior of your home or
property; even if you are replacing or updating with similar products or the same paint colors.
Anything visible on the outside of your house or within the yard must be submitted for approval to the Architectural
Control Committee (ACC) as our covenants require.
Applications must be accompanied by complete plans, sketches, samples, color chips and/or other pertinent
information so that the ACC has as complete an idea of your project as possible. When requesting fence changes,
sheds, accessory buildings, or play structures, also submit a drawing of your yard showing the location of the fence
or item and indicate the material, height and style of the proposed fencing, shed or structure.
Forms are available at the office or on the website at www.homesteadinthewillows.org..
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ADVERTISING RATES
Personal Ads (30 words or less)
Commercial Ads (30 words or less)
Display Ads:
1/8 page (2 ¾ x 1 ¾”)
¼ page (2¾ x 3½”)
½ page (6”x 3½”)
Full Page (6 ”x 7½”)
$ 5.00
$ 12.00
$ 25.00
$ 40.00
$ 70.00
$120.00
Deadline is the 15th of each month preceding
publication. All display ads must be high resolution jpeg or tif files. Photographs to be used must
be half tone. Ad’s may be emailed to
businessmgr@homesteadinthewillows.org. Include text ads in the body of your email. Pay for
three months at the time you place the ad and
you will receive the 4th month free.
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NEW Outdoor Pickleball Courts Open at Cornerstone Park!
Newly opened, Year round, Cornerstone Park, 5150
Windermere Street, (corner of Windermere &
Belleview)
The nation’s fastest growing sport is now available at
Cornerstone Park! Six brand new outdoor Pickleball
courts were recently constructed and are now open to
the public. The courts have a temporary surface for
winter play. The permanent surface will be applied this
spring. No reservations necessary. Bring your own
equipment.
ple answers to your complex questions. John Conrardy
DC, LCP, a holistic chiropractor for over 30 years will
guide you through the simple steps to a better life. For
the Adult community. Registration required. For more
information, contact Nikki Crouse at nikkic@sspr.org.
Dec 1 - -Optimal Health
Optimal health is the secret to a long, healthy
and productive life. Learn many secrets of
improving your health; mind, body and soul.
Simple little steps that accumulate into improved health.
Dec 8 - Are You a Sugar Junkie?
It's time to learn the disastrous effects of sugar
and then discover ways to avoid and lessen the
cravings, Unleash yourself from the vicious
cycle of the need to consume sugar with simple
and easy steps.
Happy Hour Fitness Challenge
Through Dec 30, Monday – Friday, all classes after 4
pm; All day Saturday and Sunday
Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave, Littleton
Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S University Blvd.,
Centennial
Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle,
Lone Tree
Attend 5 drop-in fitness classes and enter your name to
win great prizes. Pick up your Happy Hour Fitness
Tracker from recreation center front desk staff. Every
5 classes you attend are good for one entry into the
drawing. For more information, contact Kelsey Whisler
at KelseyW@sspr.org.
FREE! December Equipment Orientations at 3 recreation centers
Wednesday, Dec 2, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm, Lone Tree
Recreation Center
Tuesday, Dec 8, 9 – 10:15 am, Buck Recreation Center
Friday, Dec 11, 9 – 10:15 am, Goodson Recreation Center
Saturday, Dec 12, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center
Thursday, Dec 17, 6:30 – 7:45 pm, Buck Recreation
Center
Ages 10 and up are invited to attend a general orientation
session with a personal trainer in a group setting to learn
safe and proper use of a variety of cardiovascular and
weight machines. Ages 10-13 must be accompanied by a
registered adult. Register online. Arrive on time, or your
place may be given to another participant. For any questions, please contact fitness@sspr.org
Free - Can We Talk?
Tuesday, 12:45 – 1:15 pm, Buck Recreation Center,
2004 W. Powers Ave, Littleton
Do you have sensitive issues and want healthy solutions? Attend one or all in this free series and get sim-
Holiday Pass Sales,
Through – Sunday, Jan 3, 2016
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Board Positions Open COMMUNITY NEWS Have you thought about serving Homestead by
volunteering on the Board of Directors? Becoming
involved is a great way to meet some new people,
lend your skills and talents to the community in
which you live and to better understand why certain
HOMESTEAD PLAYGROUPS guidelines and policies are in place. It’s a great way
For more information, please contact:
to be part of the decision-making process in our community. Since your home is probably your biggest
Age
0-3
Contact
Sara Cancro
bertseb@gmail.com
investment, why not be involved in shaping the decisions about your neighborhood? Homestead has been
self-managed for over thirty years. Through the volunteer efforts of owners like you, Homestead has
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Lauren Francis
laurenkatefrancis@gmail.com
preserved property values, maintained the architectural integrity of the neighborhood, and provided amenities such as the pools and tennis courts that save
homeowners the cost of joining clubs.
CALL TO REPORT Waste Connections
303-288-2100
(HOA Trash Co.—Pick-up day is Wednesday)
www.wasteconnections.com
Airport Traffic Complaints
303-790-4709
Centennial City Services (24/7)
303-325-8000
Vandalism or Speeders
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Dept.
303-795-4711
Street Light Problems
1-800-895-1999
Barking Dogs
Arapahoe County Animal Control
303-325-8070
Pot Holes
303-325-8000
Hazardous Waste Pick-up
1-800-449-7587
Graffiti
303-795-4711
Water Breaks
303-770-8625
Sewer Back-up’s
303-779-0261
Div. of Wildlife -Coyotes
303-291-7227
Noise—Fiddlers Green
303-486-8275
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Board members serve a term of three years and are
elected at the Annual Meeting in March. If you’d
like to learn more, please call any of the Board Members whose contact information is on page two of this
publication. If not YOU, then WHO?
PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG The office frequently gets complaints about dog
waste along the greenbelts. Please pick up after your
dog and please take the bag home with you to dispose
of it. Uncollected dog waste along the sidewalks is
unsightly and unsanitary.
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10% off all Pass Sales, 10% off personal training, Pilates’ reformer, massage and facial packages.
Let the Holiday gift savings begin. For more information, call 303.347.5999.
Pottery Guild Sales
Monday-Wednesday, 8 am – 8 pm
Nov 30-Dec 2, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S
University Blvd., Centennial
Dec 7-9 Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave,
Littleton,
Purchase beautiful pieces of hand crafted pottery by
members of South Suburban's Pottery Guild. For more
information, contact Darcie LaScala at DarcieL@sspr.org.
Annual Golf Holiday/Customer Appreciation Sale
Thursday, Dec. 3, 4 – 8 pm, Lone Tree Golf Club &
Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree.
This is your opportunity to receive great prices on all
your golfing needs and apparel. There will be specials
on food and drinks in the grill. For more information,
please call 303-790-0202.
Fri Nite Extreme
Friday, Dec 4, 6:30-10:00 pm, Family Sports Center,
6901 S. Peoria, Centennial.
Activities will include Holiday themes for ages 6-13:
Ice skating, laser tag, eXerGame Zone, climbing wall,
bumper cars, inflatable obstacle course, and more!
Concessions and arcade games extra. Register online
(ssprd.org) or at the door. This is a supervised program.
Parents and adult chaperones must sign their children
in and out of the program Contact Christina Ibarra at
303.754.0552 or christinai@sspr.org for more information.
Saturday, Dec 5, 9:30 am – 3 pm, Goodson Recreation
Center, 6315 S University Blvd., Centennial.
Hand-made crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, quilts,
paintings, photography, floral arrangements, woodwork, holiday items, specialty foods and much more
from 75 Colorado artisans. For more information, contact Darcie La Scala at DarcieL@sspr.org
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec 5, seating either 8:30 – 9:00 am or 9:30
– 10:30 am, Buck Recreation Center,
Santa will be here to give out goodies and spread Holiday cheer. Bring the whole family to this event sponsored by the Littleton Rotary. Includes pancake breakfast, photos with Santa. Seating is limited, Registration
required. Fee: 10-Senior Resident $4; 10-Senior Nonresident $5; All children under 10 $2
FREE Holiday Ice Shows at 2 locations
Friday, Dec 11, 6 pm, Saturday, Dec. 12, 3:15 pm;
South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S Vine St., Centennial.
Sunday, Dec 13, 3:15 pm. Family Sports Center Ice
Arena, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial
Families come enjoy an ice show like none other. Your
only fee is a non-perishable food items for our annual
food drive benefitting Food Bank of the Rockies. For
more information, contact Gerry Lane at GerryL@ssprd.org.
Skate with Santa
Friday, Dec 11, 7-7:45 pm, Saturday, Dec 12, 2:15 –
3:00 pm, South Suburban Ice Arena
Saturday, Dec 12, 1:00-1:45 pm, Sunday, Dec 13, 2:15
– 3:00 pm, Family Sports Center Ice Arena,
Skate with Santa at public skating sessions after or before the Ice Shows. For more information, contact Gerry Lane at GerryL@sspr.org.
Free Admission - 29th Annual Arts & Craft Fair
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FREE! Cooley Lake Nature Walks
Saturday, Dec 12, 9:30-11 am, South Platte Park, 3000
W Carson Drive, Littleton.
Explore Cooley Lake wildlife area during a naturalistguided walk. This area has limited public access to
protect our wildlife. These hikes fill up fast, so register
soon. All ages welcomed and children under 16 years
old must be accompanied by a registered adult. For
more information, please contact Victoria Sutton at
victorias@sspr.org
Family Fun Night
Friday, Dec 18, 6-7:30 pm, South Suburban Ice Arena,
6580 S. Vine St., Centennial.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Night. Wear and vote for the
ugliest sweater of the evening! Win prizes. Fees: $5.75
Resident (with a current South Suburban ID card);
$7.75 Non-Resident. For more information, contact
Jeff Schneider at JeffS@ssprd.org or call
303.798.7881.
Parents Night Out, Gymnastics
Friday, Dec 18, 7:30-9:30 pm, Goodson Recreation
Center
Ages 5-12 boys and girls-gymnasts and non-gymnasts,
gymnastics club coaches and gymnastics instructors.
Enjoy a night out while your kids are safe and entertained in our state-of-the-art gymnastics facility. Activities will vary but may include obstacle course, tumble
trampoline, parachute games, flying belt and more. No
food or beverages supplied during the program or
allowed in the gymnastics’ facility. Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Nonresident; Day of event: $18 Resident,
$23 Nonresident. Contact Ashleigh Klausner
at AshleighK@sspr.org
Skip the theater and enjoy fireside in the nature center
classroom the nature film Touching the Wild (Deer).
In this powerful and emotional film, a naturalist joins a
herd of mule deer and lives with them through their journeys. Due to very strong content, not recommended for
children under 15. Fee: $5.
Free! Christmas Tree Recycling.
Saturday, Dec 26, 2015 – Jan 11, 2016, sunrise to sunset,
Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windermere Littleton and
Willow Spring Service Center , 7100 S. Holly, Centennial.
Residents can drop off their live Christmas trees for recycling 7 days a week. Remember to remove plastic bags,
ornaments, lights, tinsel and stands. Yard refuse and
flocked or artificial trees will not be accepted. Free
mulch will then be available beginning Wednesday, Dec
30 weekdays, 7:30 am – 3 pm at Willow Spring Service
Center. South Suburban is happy to offer this free service
to our residents-Happy Holidays! For more information,
call 303.721.8478.
New Year’s Eve Party…Ring In The 70’s
Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 8:00 pm – Friday, Jan 1, 2016
12:30 am, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree.
We’re ringing in the ‘70’s with disco lights, an hor
d’oeuvres buffet and midnight Champagne and dessert.
Dance the night away to the music of Donna Summer and
Saturday Night Fever. Fee of $70.00 per person, plus tax
and service, includes two drink tickets per person, and a
cash bar. Just call 303.790-0202 for reservations.
Friday Night Films at the Nature Center
Friday, Dec 18, 7–8:30 pm, South Platte Park, 3000 W
Carson Drive, Littleton.
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SERVICES Advertising in the Homestead Herald does not constitute an
Association endorsement of services promoted. We strongly reco mmend before using any service homeowners contact references. Names listed have not been endorsed or
evaluated in any way.
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Plumbing, Heating, (New, Custom, Repairs, and Remodel) Hot water heaters. Sprinkler sales and service.
Humidifiers. Replace and check sump pumps.
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creative, safe, clean, learning environment, with fun
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rates. Excellent references.
Call Susan 303-794-6805.
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PC’s, Network Setup & Troubleshooting
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Bartholomew & Ass ociates, Inc.
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CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS NEWS For information about Cherry Creek Schools, visit
www.cherrycreekschools.org
For questions or concerns about Cherry Creek
Schools, contact Tustin Amole, Director of Communications, at 720-554-4475.
VOTERS ELECT THREE TO SERVE ON
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
On Nov. 3, voters returned one incumbent for a second
four-year term and elected two new directors to the
Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education.
Incumbent Dave Willman will continue to represent
District C in the Smoky Hill High School feeder area.
Eric Parish will take over the seat in District A in the
west area of the district, currently held by former board
President Jim O'Brien who is term limited. Both ran
unopposed.
Janice McDonald will represent District B in Overland
High School feeder area currently represented by Claudine McDonald, who also is term-limited.
"We are fortunate to have such caring and committed
community volunteers who willing to dedicate their
time to support the Cherry Creek School District in its
mission "to inspire every child to think, to learn, to
achieve and to care," Cherry Creek School District
Superintendent Harry Bull said. "Just as we always
have done, we will continue to keep the needs of every
child our first priority.”
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND
STAFF HONOR AMERICA’S HEREOS
Every school in the Cherry Creek School District honored our nation’s heroes – veterans and active duty
military personnel – during the district’s annual Veterans
Week Celebration, held Nov. 9-13.
“We are proud to honor our American heroes – these
veterans and active duty servicemen and women – by
inviting them into our schools and personally thanking
them for their service. What a powerful way for our
students to learn important lessons about service, sacrifice and world history,” said Dr. Harry Bull, superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CMAS
AND THE NEW PARCC TESTS
The Colorado Department of Education has just released
the statewide results for the 2015 CMAS/PARCC English language arts and math tests. District results will be
available on December 11, 2015. You will be receiving
the results for your child early in January.
As we saw with the statewide results for CMAS Social
Studies and Science, we anticipate that the percentage of
students who meet expectations on these new tests will
likely be lower than the percentage of students who
scored Proficient and Advanced on TCAP than in previous years.
As you review your child's scores, we would like you to
keep a few things in mind.
First, the scores do not necessarily mean that your child
is learning less, or that your child's school is doing a
poor job of educating students. Because this year's
scores and last year's scores reflect performance on two
different types of tests, direct comparisons are not valid.
It would be like comparing, as the saying goes, apples
and oranges.
The new test is aligned with the Colorado Academic
Standards, a more rigorous set of standards than the old
Colorado Model Content Standards measured by TCAP.
The new standards were developed by 57 Colorado educators along with content specialists and assessment
experts to ensure that all students are on the right track
of college and career readiness.
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For those reasons, districts will not be able to provide
growth data for the CMAS tests until after the 2016 tests
are scored.
Secondly, the tests were given on computers for the first
time instead of the old paper and pencil versions. The
online tests were designed to measure a more complex
set of skills including critical thinking, persuasive writing, and problem solving using tools not available with
paper tests.
Finally, instead of Not Proficient, Partially Proficient,
Proficient and Advanced, the scores will reflect a new
rubric of Did Not Meet Expectations, Partially Met Expectations, Approaching Expectations, Met Expectations
and Exceeded Expectations.
You can take a practice test to see the kind of test your
child took at http://www.parcconline.org/assessments/
practice-test
"The drop in scores is typical as seen in other states
where the PARCC tests have been given," Cherry Creek
School District Assistant Superintendent of Performance
Improvement Dr. Judy Skupa said. "We now have a
baseline that will provide us with valuable information
going forward and we expect to see more students meeting the challenges in the coming years."
This year's scores will be used to identify those areas
where your child is doing well and what we need to do to
ensure that he or she continues to be challenged and stay
on a path to success. We also will be able to determine
those areas where your child may need extra support to
improve.
And, while the tests are very useful for parents and educators to help ensure that all students have the opportunity and resources needed to prepare them for postsecondary success, the scores will not affect students'
grades or be part of transcripts they submit for college
admission.
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SUPPORT THE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS
FOUNDATION ON COLORADO GIVES DAY
You’re invited to join the Cherry Creek Schools Foundatio, Cherry Creek Schools alumni and district leaders for a celebration on Colorado Gives Day. You can
make a donation that will help the Cherry Creek
Schools Foundation support students, teachers and
schools through Educator Initiative Grants and other
classroom investments.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: The Dome, located at AMG National Trust
Bank, 6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood
Village
CCSD COMMUNITY NIGHT WITH THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE
Enjoy the Colorado Avalanche vs. the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 8 at the Pepsi Center and
support the Cherry Creek Schools Foundatio at the
same time! Tickets are just $24 and are available here
YOU’RE INVITED!
Cherry Creek High School
Dec 1: 7 pm, Orchestra Concert, FA Theatre
7:30 pm, Meistersingers and Kantorei, Bethany
Lutheran Church
Dec 3: 7 pm, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind
Ensemble Concert, FA Theatre
Dec 8: 7 pm, Accapella, Troubadours, Girls’ 21
Concert, FA Theatre
Dec 9: 7 pm, USJ, Statesmen, Choralaires,
Meistersingers, FA Theatre
Dec 10: 3:30-6:30 pm, Empty Bowls, West Cafe
7 pm, Jazz Band Concert (A and B),
FA Theatre
TEEN SERVICES Advertising in the Homestead Herald does not constitute
an Association endorsement of services promoted. We
strongly recommend before using any service homeowners contact references. Names listed have not been endorsed or evaluated in any way.
CAT/DOG SITTER: I am 15 years old and in 10th
grade. I would love to take care of your pets when you
are out of town. I have experience taking care of cats,
dogs and fish - and I have 2 dogs at home. I will feed
them, love them, take them on walks and play with
them. References available. Please call me. Molly L
@ 720/202-1095 (mobile) or 303/759-8830 (home).
BABYSITTER: I am a thirteen year old boy and I
am Red Cross Certified. I am a 8th grader at West
Middle School. I will babysit any ages from baby to
whatever you need. I learned how to feed, change
diapers and other lifesaving skills. Please call Ryan
at 720-383-8038 or 303-905-9312
BABYSITTING/PETSITTING: Red Cross certified, responsible 10th grader who loves babysitting
and caring for pets! Available evenings and weekends. Call Makayla Rapp at (303) 771-6416 or
(303) 895-6159.
TUTORING: Tutoring available in all subjects for
kids 8th grade or younger. I am an Honors student in
11th grade at CCHS and can help with those summer
math packets! I can work with your child at any location and am Red Cross certified.
Call Meghan Decker @ 720-482-2717
BABYSITTER: Responsible 9th grader. Oldest of 6,
experienced with kids ages 0-12. Red Cross certified. I
would love to watch your kids! Please Call
Ashley Miller at 303-681-1407. Thank you!
BABYSITTER/MOTHER’S HELPER: I am a 14
year old Red Cross certified babysitter. I am experienced
with 2-3 kids at a time ages 1-8 years old. I am an honor
roll student and would love to help your kids with their
homework. I love kids and I love to do arts and crafts
and outdoor activities to keep your kids from getting
bored. Call Camille Harmon at 720-425-5954.
HOMESTEAD BABYSITTER
AVAILABLE!: Caring, responsible 6th grader. Will
watch ages 3 & up. Will attend Red Cross babysitting
course. Available weekends.
Call: Maddie Nash at 303-550-4334
TRUMPET/FRENCH HORN LESSONS:
I am a sophomore at CCHS and play in its Wind Ensemble and the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. My lessons
include music theory and technical instruction. References available upon request.
Call Cole Cantor at 720-219-9192.
PETSITTING: Responsible 8th grader who loves caring for pets, I would love to take care of your pets while
you are away! Call Justin Rapp at (303) 771-6416.
HOME PET SERVICES: Dependable and reliable
Siblings available for various Home Pet Services; Dog
Waste Clean Up, Dog/Cat Sitting and Pet Exercise. We
have a lot of experience caring for pets and will treat
your pet like one of our own. Please call Katie at 303587-9971 to schedule your Home Pet Service needs.
Thank you!
TENNIS RACQUET STRINGING: I offer expedient,
quality tennis stringing and will pick up and drop off
your racquet at your house. I have some strings “in
stock” or can order the strings you like. Competitive
prices. Call Paul Nicknish at 720-482-7478
or 303-763-0446.
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