Penrose Elementary March 2026 Newsletter

March 2026

Creating a Destination District with Intent, Purpose, and Pride

Be Your Best Self

719-372-6777

Olivia Dickey ~Principal (odickey@re-2.org)

Joe DeSalvo ~ Counselor (jdesalvo@re-2.org)

Brandy Guasta ~ Counselor (bguasta@re-2.org)

Deanna Bellino ~ School secretary (dbellino@re-2.org)

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From the Office

Student Hours: 8:15-4:10

Doors Open: 8:05 am

*Please do not drop your students off before 8:05 am. There is no supervision outside until 8:05 am. Thank you for helping us keep students safe.

*All students need to enter through the left front door in the morning.

*All visitors enter through the right door. Please have a valid ID ready.

*To protect instructional time please "kiss and go" students at the door!

Thank you!

Office is Open 8:05 to 4:30

Happy Spring!

Dear Penrose Families,

As we approach the end of the third quarter, we want to take a moment to highlight two important events happening this month: Parent-Teacher Conferences and Spring Break.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, reflect on your child’s progress, and discuss ways to continue supporting their success. These conversations help create a strong partnership between home and school, ensuring we are all working together to help each child reach their full potential. I strongly encourage all parents to attend the conferences. Whether your child is excelling or facing challenges, these discussions provide valuable insights and are an important part of their educational journey. Conferences will be held on March 12th and 13th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Spring Break is just around the corner, and I hope you and your family can take this well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and enjoy quality time together. Whether you’re going on a family vacation or enjoying the beauty of home, a break from the routine can provide a fresh perspective and energy for the rest of the school year.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an active part of our school community.

Warm regards,

Olivia Dickey

PES Principal

Third Quarter Awards Assembly

March 12th

9:00: 1st-6th grades

*Teachers will contact the families of students who will receive awards.*

Thursday March 12th & Friday March 13th

Kindergarten-6th Grades will be released early from school on Thursday, March 12th at 12:00 pm. Students will be served a sack lunch before dismissal.

Conference Times:

Thursday

March 12th 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

Friday

March 13th 8:00 am-12:00 pm

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success, or CMAS, is the state summative assessment for language arts, math, science and social studies. CMAS is aligned to the state’s rigorous academic standards and designed to gauge how well students are mastering the standards and are prepared for their next grade.

Why is CMAS Important?

CMAS results provide a picture of student performance to schools, districts, teachers, parents, and the community. Results show how students are progressing academically, which is a key component to ensuring students are on track to graduate prepared for college and career. Teachers use CMAS results to enhance instruction in order to meet individual student needs. Schools and districts use CMAS results to make adjustments to instructional programming for the following year.

CMAS Testing Window

April 6th to April 24th

Grades Tested

3rd-6th Grades

Areas Tested

English Language Arts (ELA)- 3 Units 90 minutes each 3rd-6th Grade

Math- 3 Units 65 Minutes Each

Science (5th grade only)- 3 Units 65 minutes each

**A letter will be sent home to families with the specific testing schedule for each grade level.**

Want to practice with your kiddos at home? Click the link below!

CMAS Practice Tests