Faces of joy and excitement as the ribbon was cut to officially open the new Charles Hay World School. We celebrated two new school grand openings in August:
Clayton Elementary and Charles Hay World School.
Parent & Community Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Activities and Upcoming Events
  • Fall Fling Tickets Available
  • State Test Scores Celebration
  • Top 10 Homework Tips
  • Learn Coding at the Library
  • New Lunch Charge Policy Reminder
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
  • Gifted Education Program
  • Construction Updates
Activities & Upcoming Events
Englewood Schools Events for the Month of September:

  • Friday, September 7: Bishop Elementary Parent Community Committee 12:00 p.m.
  • Monday, September 10: Charles Hay PTSA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, September 11: Charles Hay Garden Design Meeting 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Bishop Back to School Night 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 12: EHS Homecoming Powderpuff game, rally & bonfire 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, September 14: EHS Homecoming Game 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 15: EHS Homecoming Dance
  • Tuesday, September 18: Board of Education Work Session 6:00 p.m. at 4101 S. Bannock St.
  • Thursday, September 20: All about Preschool Event 5:00 p.m. at Maddox
  • Thursday, September 20 & Friday September 21: District Field Days
  • Friday, September 21: Bishop Parent Community Committee 12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, September 25: District Accountability Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. at 4101 S. Bannock St.
  • Charles Hay SAC Meeting 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 26: Bishop DartMania Night 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • CFHSC SAC Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 28: No School - Staff Development Day
  • Saturday, September 29: Englewood Education Foundation Fundraiser 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Brew on Broadway

You can also see these events on the Englewood Schools district events calendar.

Free or Low-Cost Family Activities in September:

Fall Fling
BUY TICKETS NOW for Englewood Education Foundation's annual fundraiser! Join us for a silent auction, dinner, drinks and more. Englewood Education Foundation (EEF) provides scholarships each year to graduates of Englewood High School and Colorado's Finest High School of Choice. EEF also supports teachers with creativity grants to fund above-and-beyond learning projects and field trips!

Attending the Fall Fling is a great way to support Englewood Schools' students now and in the future!

Tickets can be purchased online or at any school site and at the Roscoe Davidson Administration Building.
State Test Scores Celebration
We are so proud of the hard work of our staff members and students as we celebrate overall increases in our state test scores and performance ratings!

As a district, Englewood Schools saw large increases in the number of students who met or exceeded expectations in almost all subject areas in almost all grades. We are particularly proud of:
 
  • A 13% increase in the number of students who met or exceeded expectations in third grade English Language Arts
  • A 16% increase in the number of students who met or exceeded expectations in fourth grade English Language Arts
  • An 11% increase in the number of students who met or exceeded expectations in fifth grade English Language Arts
  • An 18% increase in the number of students who met or exceeded expectations in eighth grade Math

Based on these scores, and the overall growth of our students, we are proud to say that preliminary ratings by the Colorado Department of Education show Englewood Schools as moving up an entire rating level on our District Performance Framework. Many of our schools have also moved up a rating level, or even two, or they have maintained the “Performance” rating they had in years’ past.
Top 10 Homework Tips
Showing an interest in your child's schoolwork is a key to their success. They want to know that how they do in school is important to you, and homework is a great way to show your support.

So, what are the best ways to help your child with their homework?

  • Be a motivator and a monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement and make yourself available for questions or concerns.
  • Set a good example. Make sure your student sees you working hard at something, too.
  • Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.

For more homework help tips, please see this article from KidsHealth.
Learn Coding at the Library
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Englewood Public Library is offering a free two class series on coding for adults and teens!

Come explore the basic principles fundamental to every coding language through hands-on activities and games.

No registration or experience required.

Classes are Saturday October 20 and October 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1000 Englewood Parkway.
New Lunch Charge Policy Reminder
We want to remind families that it is important for kids to have enough money in their account or cash with them to buy a full-price or reduced-price meal. This is because it is important to us that we feed every kid, every day.

Beginning this school year, Englewood Schools has a new lunch charge policy. Students in grades K-6 can now receive, or charge, three meals after they have no more money in their account. After they have received the three meals, they will then get up to 10 "Grab & Go" meals at no cost until they have more money placed in their account. Grab & Go meals consist of a grain, a protein, fresh fruit or vegetables, milk or water and access to the salad bar. Students in grades 7-12 cannot charge meals, but will receive up to 10 Grab & Go meals until they have more money in their account or cash in hand to purchase a meal.

For more complete information, please see this flyer for K-6 and this flyer for 7-12.
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Program
The English Learner newsletter has a new name, and a new look! Now known as the CLD News, this month's newsletter includes:

  • Meet the CLDE Team!
  • Upcoming Events


Also, did you know about the Englewood Schools Language Development Council?

Englewood’s Language Development Council (LDC) will meet monthly during the 2018-2019 school year. These meetings are facilitated by the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Department, and are open to Englewood teachers, parents, and students.

The LDC meetings will held the third Wednesday of each month from 5:00-6:00PM. Locations change each month. The meeting dates are:

Wednesday, August 29th (Clayton Elementary)
Wednesday, September 19th (Bishop Elementary)
Wednesday, October 17th (Maddox ECE)
Wednesday, November 14th (Charles Hay)
Wednesday, December 19th (The Englewood Campus)
Wednesday, January 16th (Colorado’s FInest)
Wednesday, February 20th (Maddox ECE)
Wednesday, March 20th (Cherrelyn)
Wednesday, April 17th (TBA)
Wednesday, May 15th (TBA)

For more information or to become involved, please contact Lorenzo Moreno, at: Lorenzo_Moreno@engschools.ne t or 303-806-2117.
Gifted Education Program
The newsletter for families of Gifted Learners has a new look!

This month's issue includes:
  • Meet the new Gifted Program administrator
  • Upcoming events

Construction Updates
Visit our  Bond Projects and Construction web pages  to find updated information on each school construction project. There, you can view weekly construction updates, aerial photos, live videos of the construction at Maddox ,   project budget updates project timelines  and more!

Visit our  construction pages by clicking here , or by going to the Discover menu on our district website and selecting 2016 Bond Projects.
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