Posted February 6, 2023
Hello Columbine Community!
We had a great week here at Columbine kicking off Black History Month. We have already had several of our Black families volunteer and come in to read and talk to our crews and we would love to have more. If you or someone you know is interested in joining us please use this link!
As February is Black History Month, we will explore Black History through a series of readings, storytelling, experiences, and even performances. We encourage you to talk with your Columbine Cougar about Black History and Black Excellence. Check out our Black History resources here.
Columbine Crew Professional Learning
This week, our staff engaged in Professional Development with the following outcome: I will begin to examine my personal narrative around my cultural awareness and notice its impact on and implications for my work as an educator. I invite you all to consider this quote and join our crew in this essential learning around culture, identity, and self awareness.
Knowing who we are, where we hold agency, how our identities came to be, and how they determine our roles in society helps us to understand ourselves and how we can change a system where some folx are under-resourced and oppressed, to one where we are all liberated.
—Tiffany Jewell
Upcoming Events
| February 9th: Last School TourJanuary 13th-February 14th – School Choice WindowFebruary 22nd – Class Pictures |
PTA
| Columbine Cougars PTA Update Click here for our full Weekly Newsletter EL Team Spotlight & Big Wins!  The PTA’s EL Team collaborated with Linnea Krizan, Columbine’s EL School Designer, to create a new display in the lobby of Columbine. The Documentation Panel complies and should hopefully communicate 5th Graders’ process and explorations during their Human Rights Module. Check it out, and keep an eye out for more! Greg Nieto, Meteorologist from Fox 31 and Channel 2 Pinpoint Weather Team, visited with Columbine Kindergarteners on Thursday, 2/2. They shared knowledge from their Weather Module and learned more about meteorologists and the tools they use … and then they got to explore THE WEATHER BEAST! Thanks to Columbine parent, Leanne Deremer, for making contact with the news station to make this possible.  First Grade has planned a Spring full of field trips – they will revisit themes from throughout their early modules, and incorporate new learning! Their excursions include walking trips to the zoo and museum, visits to and from wildlife centers and rehabilitators, and making and enjoying visual and performance art. Thanks to Columbine parent, Nicole Rufener, for supporting the teachers and students, and getting these scheduled! Celebrations of Learning:First Grade celebrated the learning they did during their Tools & Work Module today!Kindergarten will be celebrating all they have accomplished and experienced during their Weather Module, next Friday, February 10th from 9-10amIf you are interested in joining our PTA EL Team, please outreach ColumbineCougarsPTA@gmail.com and check out our latest meeting minutes. We need your help! Spring Fundraiser Committee – Planning MeetingWhy: As our school continues to address budget disparities, it has become increasingly apparent that we, as a community, will need to come together to help raise funds to continue to support some of the incredible resources and opportunities that are currently offered to our students. Please see more information from the School Newsletter per Ms. Jenks and the CSC. Ask: If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please join our planning meeting – complete this Doodle Poll to let our team know availability before Monday, Feb 6.PTA Opportunities! PTA Board Opportunities: We are looking for nominations for both the Vice President and Secretary roles – please email ColumbineCougarsPTA@gmail.com if you are interested or know of someone who you think would be a great fit! |
Community Resources
| The mission of the Columbine Community Resources Team is to connect Columbine families & the community with valuable, local resources. Continue to check throughout the month, for added resources.Food-Housing-Clothing-Misc/Comida-Vivienda-Ropa – Feb 2023General health, Mental health & Substance misuse/Salud general, salud mental y abuso de sustancias – Feb 2023Immigration SupportApoyo a la Inmigración – Feb 2023Student & Family Enrichment/Enriquecimiento estudiantil y familiar – Feb 2023Cultural Appreciation/Apreciación cultural – Feb 2023Events/Eventos – Feb 2023Race, Racism and Racial Justice ResourcesShare resources & comments, or join our email list by scanning the QR Code.Without community, there is no liberation. – Audre Lorde |
