Category: Special Education

Spark! Discovery Preschool has a Child Find Satellite office here in our building and serving the east side of the district.  The main District Child Find office is at Student Services in Longmont. Each district is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) to have a child find process to identify children suspected […]

Important Information About the 2019-2020 School Year Dear Spark! Discovery Preschool families: It is time to start thinking about transitioning to kindergarten. For the 2019-2020 school year, kindergarten applications will be accepted between December 3-17, 2018. Registration continues after December 17, 2018, but choice of AM, PM or Full Day may be limited. If you’re like me, […]

Use of Interpreters for Families Speaking a language other than English Spark! Discovery Preschool takes reasonable steps to ensure families with limited English proficiency have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in their child’s education, activities, and programs. Our district uses district-approved language translation services for translation of written communications, such as newsletters, […]

Hello Families!! We are off to a great start of the school year! The children are getting accustomed to the schedule and routines, and seem to be enjoying Wrap Around. Hopefully you are hearing good things at home!  We are excited to get to know all the children and their families. In September we are discussing […]

Ms. Marie’s September 2018 Newsletter                               September 3, 2018 By Marie Bloch   Ms. Marie, Ms. Jessica, & Ms. Toni’s Monthly News   Dear Preschool Families:   We began our school year meeting new friends and learning about our classroom activities, routines and expectations.  In addition, our pre-academics focused on our names, the letters of […]

Ms. Piper’s Class Newsletter 8-28-18 Hello, preschool families! We hope this message finds you well. This is the classroom update for the month of August. What We’re Learning We are starting our year with learning what preschool is all about! Classroom rules and routines, how to be a friend, an introduction to all of our […]

Referral Processes: If families would like to make a referral to a specialist, please discuss this with the School Special Education Facilitator. We host a Child Find satellite office at Spark! Discovery Preschool, to handle questions or concerns about child development, behavior, or mental health. If you have questions about your child’s health, you should call […]

Welcome!      My name is Piper Hepburn. I am so excited to meet all of you and start our school year! I look forward to getting to know each child and their families. Preschool is going to be a wonderful time for your child! Contact Info If you need to reach me during school hours, […]

Dear Spark! Families, On behalf of our School Accountability Committee and the Design / Leadership Team I am excited to send this survey to measure key components of quality preschool programming at Spark! Discovery Preschool. In order to increase the quality of our preschool programming, we need your input, ideas, and opinions.    This survey […]

 If you have concerns about your child moving on to kindergarten, and you feel they are not ready, please contact your child’s teacher. It’s important for families to gain an understanding of what is expected in kindergarten and to communicate their concern to their child’s teacher and to administration.  Several team meetings are a part […]