September

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9/1

THE STUDIO PROGRAM

Thank you for reading our weekly newsletter for important information. 

Board unanimously votes to place Blueprint funding measures on upcoming ballot

In front of a packed house, the Board voted to place both Blueprint funding measures - a bond for building investments and an override for programming investments - on the November ballot. Learn more, including what our school would receive

From the Classroom:

I was able to observe all Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms this week. I watched our first graders pick out key details from their read aloud stories. Our kindergarteners were practicing proper letter formation and practiced writing all the letters they knew. I’m so impressed with the way our students are engaging in their learning. 

Tuesday Newsday Folders:

Teachers will send Tuesday Newsday folders home on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd this week because we do not have school on Tuesday, the 2nd. 

From the Office:

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school safe by saying goodbye to your child outside each morning. If you need to enter the building for any reason, you must check in at the front office and complete the Raptor check-in steps below.

1. Sign our visitor’s log book

2. Present your picture ID

3. Obtain a visitors badge. 

Once you have been scanned into the system at the office with your ID for the 24-25 school year, you may check yourself into the Raptor kiosk in our vestibule before entering the school. 

Volunteer needed for Jiji the Penguin: 

Parents, we are looking for someone to volunteer as Jiji the Penguin. The volunteer would need to be between 5’ 2” and 5’ 8” as our Jiji costume is tailored specifically for these measurements. We would need Jiji to be here on September 10th, from 11:45am - 2:30pm. If you would be willing to help us in this area, please contact the front office. 

Attendance:

Every September Attendance Awareness Month takes place to spread awareness regarding why maintaining attendance in school and college is essential for academic success. 

Please watch this video to learn how Attendance Matters in Adams County

CDE Report on Attendance in Adams County

     DONUT Be Late!  Our first incentive day of the year is September 10th.  Every student who is on time on September 10th gets a donut sticker. 

Reminder- students who have perfect attendance (This includes no tardies, absences, or early departures) from September 4th - September 23rd will get a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match (with the purchase of an additional).  Students who qualify will receive a ticket link voucher to redeem their complimentary ticket with purchase of additional discounted tickets. Vouchers will be redeemable for home games on 10/2 & 10/5.  

Important upcoming dates:

• Monday, Sept. 1st - NO SCHOOL, Labor Day

• Tuesday, Sept. 2nd - NO SCHOOL, teacher work day

• Tuesday, Sept. 2nd - Friday, Sept. 6th - ST Math competition

        (Two winning classes will win a popsicle party with Jiji)

• Weds Sept. 3rd - Friday Sept. 5th - Residencies in all 3 specials classes

• Thursday, Sept. 4th - 23rd - Rapids Perfect attendance incentive (see above) 

• Friday, Sept. 6th - Sweet Treat Friday (after school on the blacktop)

• Tuesday, Sept 10th - “Donut be late”, all students who arrive on time receive a donut sticker

• Tuesday, Sept. 10th - Mad Science begins

• Tuesday, Sept. 10th - Jiji Spirit day - dress like Jiji (Wear black, white, yellow, orange, penguin T-shirts etc…) 

• Tuesday,Sept. 10th  Jiji popsicle party for ST Math winners

• Colorado Rockies Fundraiser - Click here to purchase tickets for

         Sept 13th,14th or 15th

• Monday, Sept. 16th PTO meeting 5:30pm in the library (food and childcare provided)

• Tuesday, Sept. 24th - PICTURE DAY

• Friday, Sept. 27th @ 1:00pm - Griffin Gallop

Community events: 

9/7/2024 City of Brighton Art in the Park

9/9

THE STUDIO PROGRAM

FROM THE CLASSROOM:

On Tuesday our staff members participated in arts-integration professional learning. We had sessions about Defining Arts Integration, Reading Art as a Literacy, and Acting Right (theater-based classroom management strategies). Throughout the week many of our students learned about how to read art as a literacy. Students were looking for 9 things in a piece of art to help make meaning and deepen their understanding. We practiced looking at facial expression, focal point, gestures, clothing, setting, objects, quantity, size and color in art pieces.

FROM THE OFFICE:

• If your child will be tardy or absent, please call the attendance line at 720-972-3632 prior to the start of school to report their absence. 

• Please do not hold the door open for anyone coming through the entrance. Although it may seem rude, it is for the safety of our school. Only school personnel should open doors for visitors. If someone is asking to be let in, direct them to the doorbell in the vestibule and office staff will assist them. 

The Griffin Gallop is only two weeks away!

We have already raised over $7500 for our school. Our goal is $55,000 by September 27th. 

Griffin Gallop schedule update: 

Friday, September 27th

1:00- 2:30pm Griffin Gallop 

     1:00pm - Event starts on blacktop

      1:20-1:45pm 3rd, 4th, 5th graders RUN

      1:45-2:05pm Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd graders RUN

      2:05-2:30pm Pictures, Snacks, etc.

      2:30pm students go line up at classroom door

      2:35pm students dismissed by teacher at classroom door

We need volunteers for a variety of stations during the Griffin Gallop! We can't make this event happen without the amazing help from our studio community. Please consider signing up here to volunteer. 

If you have not already registered your child, please do so today. If you are not registered by Monday at 3:30, student shirt sizes will be an estimated size for the gallop.

Please register here: https://tsspto.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

This includes Volunteers shirts. If you are planning on volunteering, please sign up here: https://tsspto.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer

BASE:  

What is BASE? BASE is the Before and After School Program that provides fee-based licensed child care before and after school for students at The Studio School. We currently have openings after school.  For more information, please reach out to Christine Hughes, Program Director, at 720-972-3640 or email 0basestudio@adams12.org. 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: 

• Thursday, Sept. 4th - 23rd - Rapids Perfect attendance incentive (see above) 

• Tuesday, Sept 10th - “Donut be late”, all students who arrive on time receive a donut sticker

• Tuesday, Sept. 10th - Mad Science begins

• Tuesday, Sept. 10th - Jiji Spirit day - dress like Jiji (Wear black, white, yellow, orange, penguin T-shirts etc…) 

• Tuesday,Sept. 10th  Jiji popsicle party for ST Math winners

• Colorado Rockies Fundraiser - Click here to purchase tickets for

Sept 13th,14th or 15th

• Monday, Sept. 16th PTO meeting 5:30pm in the library (food and childcare provided)

• Tuesday, Sept. 24th - PICTURE DAY

• Friday, Sept. 27th, 1:00-2:30pm - Griffin Gallop

COMMUNITY EVENTS: 

• Sept. 15th: Festival Latino

• Sept. 17th - City of Thornton’s Healthy Farmer’s Market

• Sept. 27-29: The City of Northglenn Youth Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach Jr. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets

9/16/24

THE STUDIO PROGRAM

Thank you for your continued support this year. Our students are doing so well following the school rules and getting used to their new grade level. As I walk through the classrooms I’m so impressed with the quality of work and learning every day at The Studio School. 

PTO Meeting TONIGHT 9/16 - Qdoba and childcare will be provided for all who attend

Our meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30pm in the library. All are welcome to attend. If you’re not able to attend in person you can login via Zoom by clicking here.

Meeting ID: 302 849 6418 

Passcode: X3Dhp6

Coffee with the Principal: You’re invited to join Mrs. Sampson and Mrs. Spratt this Friday, September 20th from 8:00am-9:00am for Coffee with the Principal. We will be discussing SPF and UIP school-wide data and we look forward to parent feedback on goals for this year. We hope to see you there! 

Blueprint Funding Proposals

Through the Blueprint funding measures that are on this November’s ballot, every school in the district would receive facility repairs or updates, and investments in staffing and programming. Some items our school would receive include:

• Computer Science class for all students (additional specials)

• A/C in the Theater

• Updated HVAC System

• Security system upgrade

• Exterior doors/sealing windows

• Classroom furniture

Visit the Virtual Map to see what else our school would receive at adams12.org/funding-proposals 

From the office

Our Colorado Rapids perfect attendance incentive is still going! From September 4th - 23rd, students who have zero tardies, absences, or early departures are eligible to receive a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match (with the purchase of an additional) to a match on 10/2 or 10/5. 

Extra-Curricular clubs

We have some exciting clubs starting up at our school in the next couple of weeks.

Choir:  3rd-5th grade students who signed up for choir, rehearsals begin 9/17 and will take place Tuesday mornings for sopranos and Thursday mornings for altos. Rehearsal times will be 7:05 am - 7:45 am. Please reach out to Mrs. Gough if you have any questions on which day your child should attend. 

Green Team: If your child is interested in joining the Green Team, please return their application to Mrs. Voigt by Wednesday, September 18th.  We will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:10 am to 7:40 am beginning September 25, 2024 through April 23, 2025.  

Griffin Gallop 

We have already raised over $18,000 for our school. Our goal is $55,000 by September 27th. 

Help us get to 50% ($27,500) of our goal by Friday, 9/20. If we reach that goal, staff members will dress silly on Friday.

Griffin Gallop schedule Friday, September 27th:

1:00- 2:30pm Griffin Gallop 

      1:00pm - Event starts on blacktop

      1:20-1:45pm 3rd, 4th, 5th graders RUN

      1:45-2:05pm Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd graders RUN

      2:05-2:30pm Pictures, Snacks, etc.

      2:30pm students go line up at classroom door

      2:35pm students dismissed by teacher at classroom door

We need volunteers for a variety of stations during the Griffin Gallop! We can't make this event happen without the amazing help from our studio community. Please consider signing up here to volunteer. 

You can still get a free magic mixie prize just for registering. 

Please register here: 

This includes Volunteers shirts. If you are planning on volunteering, please sign up here: 

Important upcoming dates: 

• Monday, Sept. 16th PTO meeting 5:30pm in the library (food and childcare provided)

• Friday, September 20th 8-9am Coffee with the Principal

• Tuesday, Sept. 24th - PICTURE DAY

• Friday, Sept. 27th, 1:00-2:30pm - Griffin Gallop

• Friday, October 4th NO SCHOOL - Staff Workday

Community Events: 

• Sept. 17th - City of Thornton’s Healthy Farmer’s Market

• Sept. 27-29: The City of Northglenn Youth Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach Jr. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets

9/23

THE STUDIO PROGRAM

The Griffin Gallop is this Friday!

The Griffin Gallop is our school-wide fun run. All families are invited to come cheer on our kids during the color run Griffin Gallop this Friday 1-2:30pm. Families can meet us in the back field at 1pm.

We appreciate all of the donations and volunteers. 

We have already earned over $25,000 and we are still hoping to make our goal of $55,000 this year. Remember all donations are tax deductible and help us fund:

• The holiday Giving Tree for Studio School families in need

• Cleo Parker Robinson dance week-long residency for all K-5 students

• Field trips throughout the year

• New recess equipment

Thank you for supporting The Studio School. We are so grateful for every penny that is donated to help our learning community. 

Conferences

Parent/Teacher conferences are on Thursday, Oct. 3rd 3:00-7:30pm and Tuesday, October 8th 3:00-7:30pm. Classroom teachers will email out the sign up sheets on Monday Sept. 23rd at 3pm. To ensure parents get the same information and messaging, each student will have one time slot at conferences. If parents are in different houses, please choose a time that works best for both parents. Communicate with your teacher if you need an online conference. 

Performance Schedule

Our Performing Arts teachers have worked hard to finalize all dates and times for this year’s performances. Here is our Performance Schedule ‘24-’25. We can’t wait to see all of our students shine on our stage this year!

From the Classroom:

3rd grade is in need of old newspapers, empty paper towel rolls, and empty toilet paper rolls. They will be using these to help create their masks for the upcoming Mask Parade in October. Please have your student bring them to the front office if you are able to help out. Thank you in advance.

ST Math Login

Our students can keep working on their ST Math at home.

In order to access ST Math from a non district device, you will need to:

• Open a browser and/or click the link below

• Go to myaccount.adams12.org 

• Enter your Username (Student ID number)

• For Kindergarten and 1st Grade:

  • Select your two password pictures

• For 2nd-5th Grade:

  • Enter your password 

• Once your Dashboard opens, scroll down to the ST Math logo and click on the picture of JiJi the Penguin.

Items at School

All toys need to be kept at home. We have seen slime, stuffies, fidgets and other toys have started to disrupt the learning environment here at school. Teachers will let you know if the class wins a special party when these items are allowed for that one day only. Please help us by making sure no toys or play items come to school. 

Parking lot and drop off/pick up safety

Everyone, even adults, should only use the crosswalks when crossing the street during drop off and pick up.  Drivers, please pay special attention to crosswalks. Be extra vigilant in mornings and afternoons as we have many kids and families trying to safely cross the street. 

MT Dance and Improv

We are looking for a community member or organization to come help us with MT Dance (Musical Theatre Dance) or Improv clubs after or before school. Please reach out to the office if you or someone you know is interested. 

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

The SAC serves in an advisory role to the school Principal. Each school is responsible for establishing a SAC, which should consist of at least the following seven members:

• The principal of the school or the principal’s designee;

• One teacher who provides instruction in the school;

• Three parents of students enrolled in the school;

• One adult member of an organization of parents, teachers, and students recognized by the school; and

• One person from the community.

Please e-mail Chelsea Hickman at hic013694@adams12.org if you would like to serve on our SAC this year. Our first meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 10th after the PTO meeting at about 4pm. 

Voter Registration

The district has two funding measures on this November’s ballot. One is a bond to invest in our building, and the other is a mill levy override to invest in operations such as staffing and academic programming. 

Take this opportunity to check your voter registration, and make sure it’s up-to-date with your current address! Visit govotecolorado.com

Important upcoming dates: 

• Monday, Sept. 23rd - sign up for conferences starting at 3pm

• Tuesday, Sept. 24th - PICTURE DAY

• Friday, Sept. 27th, 1:00-2:30pm - Griffin Gallop

• Thursday, October 3rd Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-7:30pm

• Friday, October 4th NO SCHOOL - Staff Workday

• Tuesday, October 8th  Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-7:30pm

• October 14th-Oct. 18th - NO SCHOOL - Fall break

• October 22nd 4-8pm - Spirit Night at Chipotle 

         951 E 120th Ave unit A, Thornton CO 80233

• Friday, Oct. 25th - Fall Fest 6:00-8:00pm

• Thursday, October 31st 2:00pm - Mask Parade