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Posted on 01/17/2023

CSE Announcements

Tuesday, Jan 24th Panda Express 11AM-8:30PM

Saturday, Jan 28th Code Ninja 4:30PM-6:30PM

Dear Parents/Guardians,

DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February).

2nd Grade Universal Screen

As part of this process, ALL students in 2nd grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of February 6, 2023. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.

If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.

Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Gifted Identification Referral Testing

If your child is in K or 1st grade and you believe he/she needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.
NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.

Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked: CSE Referral for Gifted Identification
Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.
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Our Spelling Bee was a success!

Congratulations to Phillip Winter who took first place!

WINTER WRITING CLUB

Join Writing Club for 5 weeks of storytelling, imagination boosting, collaborating with friends, writing, illustrating, publishing, and celebrating each child's writing. Each child will finish and leave with their own published book. We will meet on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:15 in Mrs. Hunt's room. The dates are January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22. Available on My School Bucks under School Store.

Bison Bulletin: Clear Sky January 2022 v2.pdf

Calling all 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls!!!!!

GIRLS ON THE RUN is coming back to Clear Sky for the Spring!!!

Girls on the Run is ready to help girls thrive and shine. Girls on the Run will start on March 7th. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30. Registration opens February 6th. This link will not be active until Feb. 6. Please sign up soon after Feb. 7 as our slots always fill up! For more information about the program go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Questions? Ask Julie Waggoner ([email protected])

Community events:

hyperlink to purchase tickets

National Western Stock Show

January 7 - 22 - Select Shows/Events

USE PROMO CODE: DOUGCO

Ticket link: tinyurl.com/nwpromo

Denver Nuggets

Ball Arena

Tuesday, January 17 - 7:00 pm

Friday, January 20 - 7:00 pm

Sunday, January 22 - 6:00 pm

Ticket link: https://nuggets.ksetickets.com/dc2223

Find out more at: www.foundationdcs.org

News and Notes from CSE PTO

PANDA EXPRESS SPIRIT NIGHT

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

11AM-8:30PM

5711 Atrium Dr Castle Rock CO 80108

(720) 835 - 2816

ORDER- IN STORE or

Online/Through the App~PandaExpress.com or the App.

Enter 345128 in the fundraiser code box

CODE NINJAS SPIRIT NIGHT

MISSED THE 1st ONE???

JAN 28TH- 4:30-6:30PM

DROP THEM OFF AT CODE NINJAS IN CASTLE ROCK ~ GO HAVE FUN!

PARENT RESTAURANT COUPONS AVAILABLE AT DROP OFF FOR THE LIBRARY RESTAURANT NEXT DOOR! $39/child | 50% of proceeds go to your school! Space is limited

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WATCH D.O.G.S SIGN UP

CLICK the link to sign up for one or more dates.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW THROUGH MAY

*PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE*

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4DAFAA23AA8-watch

4th Quarter Statement

142 Households

$1596.79

THANK YOU FOR LINKING YOUR KING SOOPERS ACCOUNT TO CLEAR SKY! IT’S THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL BY DOING SOMETHING WE ALREADY DO!

HAVEN’T DONE IT YET? HERE’S HOW:

Connect CLEAR SKY to your KING SOOPERS card and earn the school $$$ by simply shopping!

-Go to http://www.kingsoopers.com

-Login or create an account

-Once logged in, click on Menu, then Rewards, then COMMUNITY REWARDS and search for Clear Sky Elementary by name or enter the code PH868 and then click Enroll.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 720-433-1083.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records by email to [email protected]

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