Message from the Principal - Cimarron Elementary

17373 EAST LEHIGH PLACE, AURORA, COLORADO 80013
PHONE: 720-886-8100
FAX: 720-886-8188
ATTENDANCE: 720-886-8180
Calendar of Events:
May
Message from the Principal
May 21, 2015
21 - Spring Choir Concert
6:00 p.m.
22 - PRIDE Assembly
CIMARRON PRIDE
We are…
POSITIVE
RESPECTFUL & RESPONSIBLE
INCLUSIVE
DEDICATED
EXCELLENT
25 - Memorial Day. NO
SCHOOL!
29 - Field Day
29 - PTCO Spring Carnival
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
June
1 - Morning Kindergarten
Celebration 9:00 - 10:00
a.m.
1 - Afternoon Kindergarten
Celebration 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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First Day of School Thursday, August 13, 2015; First Grade through Fifth Grade ONLY
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School Hours: 8:50 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Kindergarten: No school for KG students on Thursday 8/13 and Friday 8/14. Instead, KG
students will be given an apt. for KG screening with one of the teachers.
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Class Lists: Class lists will be posted in the main hallway on Wednesday, August 12,
after 2:30 p.m.
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Lunch Account: Pre-payment for meals will take place in the cafeteria Wednesday, August 12, from 10:00-3:30
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Meet & Greet: Wednesday, August 12 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Meet Teachers, Visit Classrooms & Tour Cimarron
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Back to School Night & Family Picnic: August 27th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Meet teachers; learn grade level curriculum & expectations
Picnic at the park (across the street at the track) Bring family, food, and blanket
(Connect with Cimarron staff & Cimarron families)
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Extended Care Programs: Please call if you are interested in these wonderful academic
enriching programs.
Summer Care, Before and After School Care: 720-886-8120
Kindergarten Enrichment: 720-886-8165
Respectfully,
Diana Roybal & Cimarron Staff
1 - 5th Grade Continuation
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
2 - Last Day of School.
(Grades 1-4) 12:00 p.m.
dismissal.
July
Complete On-Line registration after July 1.
Ghirmay (G) Alazar, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal
Cimarron Elementary
17373 E. Lehigh Pl., Aurora, 80013
720.886.8100
720.886.8106 Voice
galazar@cherrycreekschools.org
May 13, 2015
Dear Cimarron Family:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that I will be resigning from my position
of Assistant Principal at Cimarron Elementary with Cherry Creek School District
on June 30, 2015 as my family is relocating to Indiana.
I never thought I would ever leave such an excellent school such as Cimarron
and the Cherry Creek School District, but a wonderful career opportunity was presented to our family in Indiana and we accepted the opportunity. As you can imagine, it has been a very emotional process for me and my family in making this
decision, but in the end, I feel that this is the right decision for my family.
I want to thank each and every one of you for all your support and for entrusting
me with your children for the past year. I am honored and feel so fortunate to
have been given the opportunity to be part of the Cimarron Family. I cannot say
enough wonderful things about Cimarron’s staff and their commitments to your
children’s education and well-being. I am particularly thankful for working with our
incredible principal Diana Roybal because of her passion for kids and leadership
style; she is the kind of principal I want to become.
Although it’s hard to say goodbye to our parents and adult community, the hardest part of leaving is saying goodbye to the children. Please give them a hug for
me and let them know how they touched my heart and life. I have a special place
in my heart for Cimarron PRIDE. Thank you again for everything. Take care and
be well.
Sincerely,
Ghirmay (G) Alazar, Ph.D.
Online Parent Forms
Cherry Creek Schools requires each family
to update their student information. If these
forms have not yet been completed for the
2014-15 school year, please update
them as soon as possible. You can
register and/or login to the system at
http://my.cherrycreekschools.org.
Please call the office at 720-8868100 if you have any concerns or questions.
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Important Cimarron Café news:
Message from Ms. Kim: It’s that time again at the end of
the year when we need to clear all our lunch accounts. If
you are on free & reduced you may have a
balance that was accumulated before you
went on the free & reduced program. You
should be receiving recorded messages at
this time with the balance owed. You may
also contact Ms. Kim @ 720-886-8135 to
receive your balance. Thank you so much
for taking care of this. As always, the lunch ladies enjoy
serving your children with healthy meals and 4/ever
smiles everyday! Have a great summer and we will see
you again next year.
Attendance is VERY important!
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It is difficult for a student to learn if they are not in
the classroom. Please encourage your student to be
STEM “2015” Summer Camp Opportunities
in school, but don’t send them when they are sick.
TARDIES are very disruptive, not only to the late
student, but to every student and teacher
in the classroom. School starts at 9:00
a.m. They should be in their seats ready
to learn at that time.
EARLY DISMISSALS are also very disruptive to the
classroom environment and take away significant
learning time for the student. Please avoid picking
your child up early when possible.
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Platte River Academy
http://bitsbytesbots.com/bitsbytesbots/summer-camps/
Math Pioneers
http://mathpioneers.org/our-classes/
SouthGlenn Learning Center
https://engineeringforkids.com/location/denver/camps
Noteablekids arts center
http://noteablekids.com/vlt25289.htm
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
http://www.dmns.org/learn/children/summer-day-camps/
ID Tech Camps
https://www.idtech.com/locations/colorado-summer-camps/
denver/id-tech-university-of-denver/
The Trails Recreation Center
www.aprd.org
Summer Sports / Drivers Education
Denver Children’s Museum
https://mychildsmuseum.org/daily-programs/camps.aspx
CCSD provides sports and
drivers' education opportunities. Please see the websites below for information.
Exl learning
Summer Sports:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/athleticsactivities/
summercamps
http://wingsmuseum.org/
Drivers Education:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/athleticsactivities/driversed
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www.exllearning.com
Space Voyage Summer Camps
http://www.spacevoyage.com/sum-2015/brochure/index.html
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
Follow this link for more camp opportunities provided by the Denver Post:
http://www.denverpost.com/summercamps
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P.R.I.D.E. AWARDS
CIMARRON ELEMENTARY
May 15, 2015
SCHOOL
WE HAVE
CIMARRON
PRIDE:
We are
……..Positive
We are
……..Respectful & Responsible
We are
……..Inclusive
We are
……..Dedicated
April 24, 2015
Aneesa S.
Mason B.
McKaelyn H.
Makayla C.
Winter L.
Lillian W.
Harper L.
Jacob G.
Aspen G.
Cody M.
Chauncey S.
Derrick D.
Mia J.
Lucy R.
Justin S.
Jeremy K.
Reilly M.
Alena F.
Quincy H.
Nicholas H.
Annabelle C.
Christian K.
Alonso G.
Makayla J.
Owen B.
Yosabet M.
Paul J-U.
Reid G.
Ethan H.
Gage G.
Dante D.
Yoana G.
Amanda R.
Lucas R.
Zander R.
Aiden L.
May 1, 2015
Raiden A.
Cecil W.
Hunter H.
Christian G.
Abigail S.
Taylor T.
Benyamin N.
Zoe I.
Derrick D.
Darryanna G.
Ulises G.
3-5 Grade
PRIDE Awards
Assembly
Ms. Campbell
Makenzie W.
Michael P.
Ny’lah L.
We are about…...Excellence
April 17, 2015
Taryn T.
Cordell F.
Julia B.
Jada G.
Jayhaun T.
Grace E.
Jaiden W.
Francisco R-B.
Jamie J.
Eliana G.
Edna G.
Nelayah F.
May 8, 2015
L.J. Hines
Gabriel J.
Madison W.
Christian G.
David P.
Dana T.
Ray H.
Angelique G.
Ms. Rapp
Jacob G.
Sabah A.
Risolat M.
Mr. Ricker
Dominique O.
Raven G.
Casey R.
Ms. Showell
Jasmine S.
Joshua M.
Alexander M.
Ms. Cardillo
Noah M.
Lexmarie D.
Mariah L.
Devin J.
Heldana M.
Ms. Carkhuff
Angelique G.
Taryn T.
Leonardo A.
Nathan C.
Daniela B.
Carson S.
Ms. Whitney
Makenzey G
Kirby E.
Karsyn S.
Ryan M.
Sharif G.
Ms. Firebaugh
Jada G.
Wesley G.
Dashiell M.
Zandon P.
Ms. Jackson
Taylor S.
Cidrina K.
Isaac M-S.
Phillip S.
Mr. Tretten
Jordan C-J.
Kimberly C-Q.
Kaitlyn M.
Salvador R.
Ms. Ewing
Kaitlyn K.
Lucy R.
Ama J.
Katelyn V.
Sanai P.
Mr. Lopez
Javier S-H.
Brenden A.
Haley R.
Hunter H.
Branden T.
Cimarron’s yearbook
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Cimarron’s Annual Spring Carnival May 29th
Attention Business Owners!
Would you like to advertise and promote your business at Cimarron’s Carnival? If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Nitosha Jackson for more information. She can be reached at
mnitosha@yahoo.com
STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based
in Mathematical elements.
Cimarron is turning up the heat with projects and programs that will have our students ready to burst with knowledge and useful
information! STEAM is an acronym that shows how all topics in subject areas relate to each other and to the real world.
Cimarron STEAM activities this month:
Science:
Science Fair was lots of fun for everyone!
Twenty-four students from grades 1st through 5th displayed their science projects.
Technology/Library:
On-line subscriptions/Databases are available to students all summer.
Be sure to encourage your children to read over the summer months. Reading all summer long
will keep kids sharp and ready to get ahead in the fall. And, check this out; the library will be open
4 days this summer, for two hours after summer school. Dates: July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and
July 30th. Be sure to stop by this summer and check–out our books.
Engineering: Robotics Club students have completed their Robotic race courses. Experts
agree that robotics will be a big part of our future, from cars that drive themselves to actual robots
that can help around the house. The Cimarron Robotics Club is a great place to gear up for the future. Look for information next fall about this exciting program provided through Colorado 4H.
Arts:
Dance Club is on Wednesdays from
3:35-4:30. This club is for all ages, both boys
and girls. We start off by doing a little warm
up to get our bodies ready to dance. We
stretch and talk about the importance of taking care of our bodies and always being
careful so we do not injure ourselves. The
kiddos then work on their dance that they
will perform for the school at the end of the
year PRIDE Assembly. The kiddos are excited to show off what they have learned!
Math:
Before School 4th Grade and 5th Grade Math Clubs have been working hard to hone their
math skills. They know that having strong math skills will help them in the grades to come. Math
skills are cumulative, so staying in the numbers game just adds up.
Becca attended Cimarron Elementary. She always loved animals, especially horses, ever since she could ride a stick
horse. She got her first horse when she was 14 years old.
She did competitive riding and Eventing, which is Dressage,
Cross Country and Stadium Jumping. She graduates from the
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at
Colorado State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine this month! Congratulations Becca!!!
As the end of the year gets closer, I want to remind you to pick up any over the counter
medications that your child has in the clinic by June 2. If you do
not pick them up, I will add them to the clinic stock. Any prescription medications, inhalers, and EpiPens, etc., need to be
picked up on the last day of school unless your child attends
our Mustangs on the Move program. However, please let me
know if you want me to give the medication to Pauline, our director. Please be aware that I am not able to keep medications
over the summer and they will be disposed of.
Substitute School Nursing Positions in CCSD
If you are a registered nurse looking to work part-time CCSD is looking for nurses with pediatric or public health experience to assist and provide coverage when our regular nurses
require a day off. Substituting is a great way to experience and explore the autonomous
and independent practice of school nursing. Come join our team and help us change the
world, one child at a time. For more information about this opportunity please contact
Health Services at 720-554-4274 or HealthServices@cherrycreekschools.org or follow this
link to start the application process: http://cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/
Substitutes/Pages/default.aspx.
Are you moving?
Please contact our Cimarron office if:
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You have moved or will be moving out of our attendance area.
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You have moved or will be moving within our attendance area.
Please complete the form below if:
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Your child(ren) will not be attending Cimarron next year.
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Your fifth grade student will not be attending Horizon Community Middle School next
year.
My child(ren) will not be attending Cimarron and/or Horizon during the 2015-16
school year.
STUDENT NAME
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GRADE
TEACHER’S NAME
NEW SCHOOL
Cimarron
Kindergarten
Enrichment Program
Ms. JoBeth Pilate
Cimarron Kindergarten Enrichment
Specialist
Jpilate3@cherrycreekschools.org
720-886-8165
Program Goals:
 To provide qualified, caring staff members who
participate in regular
training and education.
 To involve children and
parents in continuous
program development.
 To provide children with
positive interactions and
opportunities to establish relationships with
peers and adults.
 To assist children in their
physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and creative growth.
Program Benefits:
The Cimarron Kindergarten
Enrichment Program, also
known as K.E.P., is an extended,
fee-based opportunity for kindergartners to participate in
quality activities that extend
and support what is being
taught in half-day kindergarten.
Kindergarten Enrichment gives
parents and guardians the
peace of mind and security
knowing that their children are
provided with a quality program that is safe, affordable,
and convenient.
Space is limited, so
please contact Ms.
JoBeth Pilate to reserve a spot for your
child!
 Children receive continuous support through
small group and individualized instruction and
teacher feedback
 Children are given the
“gift of time” to practice
their learning through
constructive activities
and center time
 Children are exposed to
rich content and language in literacy, math,
social studies, and science.
 Children are engaged in
enriching activities that
support and reinforce the
kindergarten curriculum.
A great place to learn and grow!
Play Adventures in & Around Denver: Places to Explore with Your Young Child
Below are some great hands-on places for children to expand their knowledge of the world and make connections
with what they are learning at school. They are also engaging places where families can laugh and learn together. I
hope you enjoy exploring!
Art Museum, Denver
Phone: 720 865-5000 / denverartmuseum.org
FREE for children 0-18 every day the museum is open
FREE days for 2015: Sat., March 7; Sat., April 4; Sun. April 26., Sat. May 2; Sat. June 6, Sat., July 11; Sat., Aug. 1; Sat., Sept.
5; Sat., Sept. 12; Sat., Oct. 3; Sat., Nov. 7; Sat., Dec. 5
Aquarium, Denver
Phone: 303 561-4450 /aquariumrestaurants.com (select Denver then visitor info or exhibits)
1. FREE kids’ indoor playground with sea creatures to climb on and run around. Walk through the restaurant, out the back door
and across the patio to this covered play space. It is open during the week but only for parties on the weekends. Admission ticket not needed.
2. There are build-your-own ice cream sundaes on the kids menu for $2.49. You can watch the fish in the huge tanks while you
enjoy an afternoon treat.
Botanic Gardens, Denver
Phone: 720 865-3500 / botanicgardens.org
FREE days for 2015: Sun., March 22; Wed., April 22; Tues., July 21; Mon., Aug.31; Wed., Sept. 9; Friday, November 13
(Holiday sale); Saturday, Nov. 14 (Holiday sale)
Children’s Museum, Denver
Phone: 303 433-7444/ mychildsmuseum.org
Play FREE the 1st Tuesday of every month from 4-8pm
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Phone: 303 322-7009/ dmns.org
FREE days for 2015: Mon., March 2; Sun., April 12; Sat., April 25; Sun., May 31; Mon., June 29; Sun., July 26; Mon. Aug.17;
Sun., Sept 27; Mon., Oct. 19; and Mon., Nov.9 On free days admission to the museums is free but there is still a fee for IMAX
films, Planetarium shows and temporary exhibitions.
Four Mile Historic Park
Phone: 720-865-0800 / fourmilepark.org:
Visit for FREE every first Friday of the month.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Phone: 720 497-7600 / lmnc.jeffco.us
The Denver Zoo
Phone: 720 337-1400 /denverzoo.org
2015 FREE days: Mon., Nov.2; Fri. Nov.13; Thurs., Nov.19; kids 2 and under FREE everyday
For additional ideas check out these resources:
Playdate with Denver & Colorado’s Front Range by Kyrie Collins. This book includes “nearly 200 creative adventures” for kids
and tots around Denver. Look for free copies of “Colorado Parent” magazine (at supermarkets) or check them out online at ColoradoParent.com. Each month’s issue has fun ideas for family fun as well as a monthly calendar of kid-friendly events going on
around town. Phone/IPad App: Denver Official Visitors Guide
News: New immunization rules approved by Board of Health
Mark Salley, Communications Director | 303‐692‐2013 | mark.salley@state.co.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2015
DENVER – The Board of Health today passed new immunization rules to strengthen school immunization exemption policy and improve access to immunization information. The rules require parents to obtain non‐medical exemptions from school and child care immunization requirements more frequently. Currently, parents who wish to sign a non‐medical exemption do so just once, and it is carried through the student’s
academic career. The new frequency requirement begins in July 2016.
Beginning in July 2016, parents seeking non‐medical exemptions for prekindergarten children will need to submit exemption forms at each age
when recommended vaccines are due. Then from kindergarten through 12th grade, they will need to submit exemption forms annually.
"These new rules are a positive step forward in strengthening our immunization rates and protecting our kids and the communities in Colorado," said Gov. John Hickenlooper. "Yet we know our work is not done and will continue to work with the Board of Health, medical community
and our state agencies to ensure parents have the facts about immunizations."
Dr. Larry Wolk, chief medical officer and executive director at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said, Reducing vaccine exemptions is just one part of ensuring Colorado school children and communities are protected from vaccine preventable diseases. We
will continue working with immunization partners to educate parents on the importance of childhood immunization, and encourage parents to
keep their children up to date on vaccinations.
Research shows that children whose parents claim exemptions are more likely to get and transmit vaccine preventable diseases. Increased
exemption rates lead to greater rates of vaccine preventable diseases in communities. States with strengthened exemption policies have lower
overall exemption rates.
To decrease the burden on schools required to collect exemption data, the department will develop an online form for parents to use.
Also beginning in July 2016, schools and child care centers will be required to annually submit data on immunization and exemption rates to
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The department will make the data available to the public. This will allow parents
who are concerned about risks of vaccine‐preventable diseases to make informed decisions on school and child care choices. It also will provide more timely and accurate data for schools and public health officials in case of outbreaks of vaccine‐preventable diseases.
For more information go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/newimmunizationrulesboh