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Family & Community Newsletter
In this issue:

  • A Note from School Board President Caty Husbands
  • What You Should Know about Teen Vaping
  • Upcoming Events Spotlight
  • Kindergarten/New Student Visits
  • New Stadium Coming Soon
  • Good News from Our Schools
  • Englewood Schools Job Spotlight
  • Activities and Upcoming Events

A Note from Board President Caty Husbands
Greetings Englewood community! My name is Caty Husbands. I am excited to be entering my 3rd year on the Englewood Board of Education and my first term as president.

When my husband and I learned we would be moving to Denver nine years ago, we were not sure where we wanted to live. Leaving a rural community in California, we were hesitant about living in a huge city and having our kids go to school in such a big school district. That is when we found Englewood. Nine years later, we could not be happier with the choice we made. Both of our kids went to elementary school at Charles Hay and then on to Englewood Leadership Academy and Englewood High School. They belong and they thrive because they are surrounded by this exceptional community.

Being elected to the Englewood Board of Education is a great honor, and I am inspired by the acts of kindness and the determination for greatness that I see from the students, staff, and families in our district. There are countless examples, but one, in particular, I would like to share. I became the BOE representative for the Language Development Council when I initially joined the board. The LDC celebrates the diversity in Englewood Schools by providing fun monthly activities and support for our bilingual and multilingual families. During the first meeting I attended, I got to watch kids sparkle with joy as they assembled gingerbread houses and listen to the families around me speaking Chinese, Arabic, Spanish and more. The LDC has grown membership over the last two years under great leadership and continues to find even more creative ways to support and celebrate diversity.

Beyond the boundaries of Englewood, I have had the opportunity to represent this great district at both the state and national levels. As a member of the Federal Relations Network for the Colorado Association of School Boards, I traveled to Washington DC to represent our district and meet with congressional leaders to press for education funding reform. One of the priorities that I brought home from that trip was education around the upcoming decennial census (Census Day is April 1, 2020). The National Census happens once a decade and provides the population data used for many of our foundational federal funding programs, including Head Start, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Highway Planning and Construction. Without an accurate count, we will miss out on funding that can help our community. Over the upcoming months, you will be hearing more about the Englewood School District’s efforts to make sure that young and old alike are counted. Stay tuned. 

I look forward to the work that lies ahead, and I thank you for the privilege to serve this great district.
What You Should Know about Teen Vaping
E-cigarettes are now the most frequently used tobacco product among adolescents. Did you know that addictions that start in your teen years are very difficult to break free of? Did you also know that e-cigarettes deliver higher levels of nicotine than cigarettes, making them highly addictive?

E-cigarettes can be disguised as pens, flash drives, even clothing. Find out more about teen vaping by clicking here.

Does your teen vape and need help quitting? Colorado has resources to help youth quit tobacco. Please click here for more information.
Upcoming Events Spotlight
Mark your calendars for two important upcoming events!

Final Furniture Sale
Bishop Elementary is moving out of the former Maddox building and we will be selling the furniture we no longer need to the public. Items will be priced from $1 - $50. Cash only.

Monday, December 30
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
700 W. Mansfield Ave.

Bishop Elementary Grand Opening
Celebrate with us as we open the brand new Bishop Elementary! We'll have a short ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments and self-guided tours!

Tuesday, January 7
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
3100 S. Elati St.
Kindergarten/New Student Visits
Get to know Englewood elementary schools by scheduling a visit, just in time for open enrollment! Visits take place every Monday from December through January at 9:15 a.m. This is an opportunity to tour each school and to see learning in action.
New Stadium Coming Soon
Englewood Schools is excited to be upgrading Pirate Stadium at the Englewood Campus! Our new stadium will create an engaging atmosphere for our Englewood families and visitors. As a centrally located facility, we receive many rental requests and host events from all over the state. Our newly renovated stadium will represent Englewood at its best.

In this project, we will be adding a new concession stand, new bathrooms, and additional seating. The athletes’ experiences will be even better with team rooms onsite as well as adding an eighth track lane - allowing Englewood to host more track events with a standard-size track.

Important Note: As part of the stadium construction process, the east parking lot by the stadium (off of Clarkson) will be closed beginning Sunday, December 15 through August 1, 2020. Only school buses will have access to that lot during this time. No student drop-off will be permitted. Suggested alternative parking is available on Mansfield Ave. south of the stadium, or in the parking lot on Logan St. just north of the Tennis Courts. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience!   
Good News from Our Schools
Thanksgiving Donations
Englewood Schools staff members and community members collected Thanksgiving food items for families in need. Volunteers at Mosaic Church put together baskets of the collected items and fed 80 Englewood families.
Clayton Girls on the Run
Ms. Sarah Beckel and Ms. Emily Therkildsen from Clayton Elementary coached a group of amazing Clayton Tiger girls at Empower Mile High Stadium in November on a formidable 5k race. It was a win for all involved as everyone finished the race with great times! 
District Choir Tour
EHS Choirs did a GREAT job Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the annual District Choir Tour to Bishop and Clayton Elementary schools...before the snow took over! They brought the gift of music to brighten the day of hundreds of young children! After the snowy week, the Tour picked up for the Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 6th, where there was more music and joy to be had! TEC-Middle School Choir also did a wonderful job sharing in their portion of the performance. Way to go, EHS Choirs, and TEC-Middle School Choirs!
Englewood Schools Job Spotlight
At Englewood Schools, we recognize that one of our school district’s greatest strengths is our community. With this in mind, each month, we are going to use this space to highlight a few current open positions from across our district. It is our hope that someone in our own community is the ideal candidate to help our students to belong and thrive.

To view/apply for all open positions within our district, including the ones highlighted here, please visit our website at www.englewoodschools.net/careers

Substitute Teacher - Licensed Guest Teacher
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is an on call/substitute guest teaching position. Perform effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students. Teach academic, social and other formative skills. Follow the lesson plan left by the absent teacher and maintain classroom control. Previous experience with classroom management and instruction preferred.

Moderate Academic Support Paraprofessional at Englewood Middle School
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports teachers with small group and one on one instruction, clerical duties, supervision, student feedback, and redirection. The learning support position is designed to provide support for special needs students with cognitive challenges utilizing a functional academic approach. Support students with cognitive, perceptual, motor and/or speech/language delay. Students require assistance with academic skills, development of compensatory strategies, social skills improvement and exploration of prevocational skills. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Affective Needs Paraprofessional at Englewood Middle School
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports teachers with behavior, instruction, and the medical and health needs of students. Assist teachers with clerical duties, student supervision and redirection. Provide feedback to teachers regarding individual student performance and needs. Provide student support to transportation to/from Englewood High School during morning and afternoon bus runs. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.
December 2019 Activities & Events
Englewood Schools Events in December 2019 (you can see these events on the District Calendar ):

Monday, December 9:
  • Charles Hay PTSA Meeting, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11:
  • Bishop Parent Community Committee, 3:00 p.m.
  • Charles Hay Wellness Committee, 3:15 p.m.
  • TEC Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. at Fisher Auditorium

Thursday, December 12:
  • Charles Hay Coffee with the Principal, 3:30 p.m.
  • Bishop Violin Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17:
  • Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at 3838 S. Huron St.

Wednesday, December 18:
  • ECE Multicultural Night, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Language Development Council Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at EHS
  • Holiday Vocal Arts Gala, 6:45 p.m. in the TEC commons

Friday, December 20:
  • No School for Students - Staff Work Day

Monday, December 23 - Tuesday, January 7
  • NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
FREE/LOW COST EVENTS AND RESOURCES for DECEMBER:

December 5:
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Free Craft & Snack, Eugene Field Library 3:30 - 4:30
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)
 
December 6:
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12 - 5 p.m.
  • Museo de las americas free day 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Holiday Express, Belleview Park, Farm & Train 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Family Christmas Event, Mission Hills Church, Littleton 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)
 
December 7:
  • Denver Art Museum Free day, all day
  • Playday Saturdays, Englewood Public Library 10 a.m.
  • Holiday Express, Belleview Park, Farm & Train 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)

December 8:
  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free day, all day
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)

December 9:
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12 - 5 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.

December 10:
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12 - 5 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Teen Hangout, Englewood Public Library, 4:00 p.m.
 
December 11:
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12 - 5 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
 
December 12:
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12 - 5 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)
 
December 13:
  • Four Mile Historic Park Free day, 12 - 4 p.m.
  • Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton 12 - 5 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)
 
December 14:
  • Longmont Museum Free day, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Playday Saturdays, Englewood Public Library 10 a.m.
  • Holiday Express, Belleview Park, Farm & Train 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
 
December 15:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Little University Free event, Hampden Library, Denver 3:30 - 4 p.m.

December 17:
  • Teen Hangout, Englewood Public Library 4 p.m.

December 18:
  • Clyfford Still Museum Free day, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

December 19:
  • Denver Botanic Gardens, Plains Conservation, Aurora Free day, all day
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)

December 20:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)

December 21:
  • Playday Saturdays, Englewood Public Library 10 a.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.

December 22:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)
  • Little University Free event, Hampden Library, Denver 3:30 - 4 p.m.

December 23:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Free Snowman Tin Craft, Hampden Library 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

December 24:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.


December 27:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)

December 28:
  • Playday Saturdays, Englewood Public Library 10 a.m.
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.

December 29:
  • $3 Movies at Elvis Cinemas, Denver 12:30 - 9:45 p.m.
  • Ice skating at the cube, The Streets at Southglenn 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • (Adults: $7 ◾ Students (with valid ID): $5 ◾ Children (Ages 4-12): $4 ◾ Children (Under 4): FREE ◾ Skate Rental: $3)
  • Little University Free event, Hampden Library, Denver 3:30 - 4 p.m.
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