December Calendar of Events

Nov 13 – Dec 15

4th Annual Book and Toy Drive (see news story)

Nov 27 – Jan 19

STEM Unit #3

Ms. Jess and Ms. Megan:  Transportation

Ms. Amy and Ms. Jo:  Nursery Rhymes

Ms. Marie, Ms. Nicky, and Ms. Kiersten:  Health / Exercise / Wellness

Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Jill, and Ms. Holly:  Weather

Ms. Piper, Ms. Tori, and Ms. Eden:  Robotics

Fri, Dec 1

STEM Profile of the month:  Reflective

Fri, Dec. 1

Tuition payments due

Sat, Dec. 2, 2017

11 am – 1 pm:  Santa at the Carbon Calley Regional Library, Co-sponsored by the American Legion Post 1985 and the Carbon Valley Regional Library

Sat, Dec. 2, 2017

Firestone: 12-4 p.m., Coal Ridge Middle School — Kids can share their wish lists and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s Workshop will be in full production allowing kids to create their own gifts and ornaments, with even some fun crafts designed for older kids this year. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies throughout the afternoon.  

Sat, Dec. 2, 2017

Dacono will light things up with a tree lighting event at Dacono City Hall. Guests can get “chili” with Santa with Christmas Chili and then take part in Christmas family photos with Santa and an antique fire truck. There will be wagon rides, a chance to create holiday crafts and a limited number of holiday ornaments for giveaway.

Sat, Dec. 2, 2017

6-8 pm Festival of Lights at Crist Park, 105 Fifth St., Frederick – Carriage Rides, a live ice sculpture demonstration resulting in an interactive ice sculpture, selfies with Santa, festive holiday performances from Frederick High School, Coal Ridge Middle School and Thunder Valley K-8 from 6 pm – 7 pm. Plus, the regions most sought after caroling group “What the Dickens?” will delight families with their unique and popular holiday tunes from 7 pm – 8 pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring a can of food or $1 to benefit Santa Cops to exchange for a cup of hot cocoa or coffee!

Mon – Fri, Dec 4-8:  Yy and Zz

We are focusing on:  identifying the upper and lower case representation, the sounds they make, and how to form them by writing them

Mon, Dec 4, 8:30 – 9:30 am

School Tour

Wed, Dec 6

Late start for K-12, but not for preschool

Thurs – Fri, Dec 7-8

Positive Behavior / Intervention Supports STARPOWER celebrations:  Dance Party in the Gym

Thurs, Dec 7, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

School Tour

Thurs, Dec 7, 6pm – 8 pm

Parent-Teacher Organization Board Meeting

Mon – Fri, Dec 11-15:  Ll, Ff, Ee, and Hh

We are focusing on:  identifying the upper and lower case representation, the sounds they make, and how to form them by writing them

Wed, Dec 13, 8:30 – 9:30 am

School Tour

Wed – Thurs, Dec 13–14

PJ day, Sponsored by the PTO, donate $1.00

Thurs, Dec 14, 8:30 – 10:30 am

Volunteer Training in Cafeteria – Mandatory before volunteering at Spark

Thurs – Fri, Dec. 14 – 15

Classroom winter celebrations

10:30 – 11:10 am, Thursday, Dec. 15 – Mon – Thurs AM classes and Tue/Thurs classes

 2:25 – 3:05 pm, Thursday, Dec. 15 – Mon – Thurs PM classes

10:30 – 11:10 am, Friday, Dec. 16 – Mon/Wed/Fri am classes

Fri, Dec 15

Deadline for returning tuition-based families to submit an application for the 18-19 school year.

Sat, Dec 16 – Mon, Jan 1

School closed for Winter Break – No preschool or childcare.

Mon, Jan 1, 2017

Happy New Year!

Tues, Jan 2, 2017

School and childcare resumes

Tues, Jan 2, 2017

7:30 am – REGISTRATION WINDOW for new preschoolers for the 2018-2019 school year begins at Spark—first come, first serve.

Wed, Jan 4, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

School Tour

Mon, Jan 8, 8:30 – 9:30 am

School Tour

 

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