Akron Elementary Teachers LOVED seeing their waving students today for the Packet-Pick Up and Wave Parade!
Akron High School 2020 Graduate - Landrie Call
Proud of you Landrie!
Akron Preschool Applications:
The Akron Preschool Program is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. The preschool is located in the Akron Schools at 600 Elm Avenue. The Akron Preschool Program serves children with a wide variety of needs, including children with typical development and children with special needs, in order to create a community of learners, one with an appropriate and enriching learning environment and experience for all. The daily schedule provides for a combination of whole group, small group, and individualized instruction, as well as learning through center-based activities. Children are given opportunities to interact with peers and adults in the classroom as well as during outside play. The preschool teachers are highly qualified in early childhood education. Classes are in session Monday through Thursday, with Thursday being a half day. Applications are currently available at the Akron Schools and can be picked up in the entryway at the office. It is also available on our school website under Menu and the Elementary School tab. Once completed you can either call the school and a school employee will meet you in the circle drive or you can mail it. If you have questions, please contact Akron Schools at 345-2266 and/or Annette Blake via email at a.blake@akronrams.org.
We are kicking off our senior spotlights this week with Bailee Clarkson. Proud of you Bailee!
O’Neil Places 2nd at State Essay Contest
Each year 4th graders create posters and write essays for an FCE (Family Community and Education) contest called Character Counts. The contest requires students to address one of the 6 Pillars of Character. This year students wrote about Respect.
Members of Washington County FCE select the winners and the county winner advances to the state contest. This year’s county winner was Molly O’Neil. Molly’s essay and poster about respect moved on to the State FCE contest where her entry finished 2nd. Molly will receive a prize and be recognized at a ceremony in June. We are happy to recognize Molly O’Neil and her classmates that finished in the top two positions in their classrooms.
Results from Mrs. Chapman and Ms. Hamilton’s 4th grade classrooms:
Chapman Class Winners:
Molly O’Neil- 1st
Payton Marshall-2nd
Hamilton Class Winner:
Eli Hart-1st
Reghan Dunlavy- 2nd
Congrats to Mariah DeMers for completing and receiving the Peak V Colorado FBLA chapter award.
PK-5th Grade Packet Pick-up
Akron Ram Students and Parents,
I hope this communication finds you doing well and staying safe. The past several weeks has been a challenge for everyone and the lifestyles we are used to living. Throughout each week, we as a school and community, have waited for guidance and communication from the Governor, while planning for an uncertain future. As far as school and instruction, we found out last week that we would finish the school year outside of our brick and mortar building. Today, as I looked back at the different communications that have been put out to all of you, I found the one from March 19th when the suspension of in-person learning started. I believe the words I shared on that day still hold true as we not only finish our school year but continue to move forward with the challenges brought about by this virus. The words I shared on that day referred to us not missing the teachable moments and acknowledging that the best lessons we might teach our students through this ordeal may just be the life skills of managing change, being patient, dealing with uncertainty, being flexible, and caring for one another during times of struggle. I hope that we have all practiced and modeled these skills and that we continue to do so long after this pandemic has ended.
We have encouraged you to look for additional information about plans for the remainder of the school year. After consulting with our school board, building principals, and teachers, we have amended our school calendar to address the following: conclusion of emergency alternative instruction, providing of additional student support, conducting end of year awards ceremonies, and collection of school materials. Please find the amended calendar structure below. We will continue to work on plans and details for this new structure and will keep you informed of any changes.
Thanks,
Brian Christensen, Superintendent
Week of April 27
-Continued Online Instruction, Enrichment, Support
April 30
-Elementary Materials Pick-Up
Week of May 4
Continued Online Instruction, Enrichment, Support
Week of May 11
Continued Online Instruction, Enrichment, Support
-6th-12th Grade communication to parents about academic standings in rubric
■ Eligibility List
May14
-Last Day of Online Instruction for
PK-5th
-Last Day for 6th – 12th grade
without an NC
May15
-Last Day to turn-in online
assignments
Week of May 18
-6th-12th grade students with an NC receive intervention support (May 18-20)
-Virtual Award Day / Award Packet Distribution
May 19: PK-5th grade
May 20: 6th-12th grade
-Materials Return Day (Chromebooks, instruments, books)
May 19: PK-5th grade
May 20: 6th-12th grade
May 21: 6th-12th grade students
with an NC
H.S. Graduation- Mr. Randel is working with senior students and parents, as well as the NE Colorado Health Department, on plans for an outdoor ceremony that will occur the weekend of May 23rd/24th.
Dear Akron Ram Families,
This morning I was part of a conference call with Governor Polis, Commissioner of Education, Katy Anthes, and Superintendents from around the state. During this meeting we were informed by the Governor that in-person education will be suspended for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. We have been hopeful that we could get students back into the classroom at some point this year but that is not going to happen. With that guidance, we will continue our emergency alternative form of instruction that we have put in place to finish this school year. Our principals are working with our staff in their virtual staff meetings this week to plan for the remainder of the year. The school facilities will remain closed during this time. As far as prom, graduation, weight room use, summer camps, etc. we are following the guidelines from the governor’s office. Our senior students are part of our thoughts and plans, and we have reached out to them and their parents for feedback on different possibilities for holding graduation. If we are able to send students to camps and open the weight room, we will but not until we get the recommendation from the Governor. We ask that you please remain flexible and understanding as we continue to work through the rest of the year. Please look for further communications on calendar and end of year events as we move forward in this process.
We thank you for your engagement and support!
Brian Christensen
Reminder:
Akron Ram Families, we will have curb-side meal pickup today from 11 a.m. -12 (noon).
If you haven’t done so already, make arrangements for meals by calling 345-2266 or emailing m.camacho@akronrams.org
Blessings!
Akron Families: Today, Wednesday, April 15th from 11 a.m. to 12 (noon) is our curbside food pick-up that provides meals for the remainder of the week. Don’t forget to make arrangements and drop by for your meals.
Leave a message at 970-345-2266
Notification:
Akron parents and families, if you are in need of non-perishable food or meat. Please email Mrs. Houston at a.houston@akronrams.org
Thanks
Friendly Reminder: Curbside meal pick-up for this week will take place today and Wednesday from 11 a.m. 12 p.m. (Noon)
Akron Ram Students and Families,
As you may have already heard, the Governor has extended his Executive Order suspending in-person instruction until April 30th. Please know that the plans we have put in place for alternative instruction during this mandatory time away from the building will continue. Our staff has put in a great deal of time and effort to provide on-line platforms and packet types of materials for students. Our top priorities as we start this new style of learning continue to be student well-being, relationships, and communication. We feel like if these priorities are in place along with technical support, we will be successful.
The school and its staff thank you as students and parents for your patience and understanding this past week and a half, as we have put together programs and started to make connections. We are excited and encouraged by what has already taken place with our staff, students and parents and look forward to working together to make the weeks ahead even better.
As we work together to navigate this new type of instruction, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you encounter problems or need support.
Sincerely,
Your School Family
Student Item/ Curriculum Pick-up Schedule
Virtual Spirit Week
You can follow our school on Twitter by going to Akron Public School. Look for our school Ram so you get the right school.
@AkronSchoolRams
Students & Parents ,
My new math website at http://www.protopage.com/akronmath is a collection of website links to a variety of different activities to practice math skills. The site is a work in progress, so check back each day to see what additional resources I add. Note the different tabs across the top, dividing the activities into different categories.
If you have not already been to my literacy website check out the many activities at https://www.protopage.com/akronco
Mrs. Loutensock
Akron School Families:
CHANGE* Next week we will distribute meals Monday and Wednesday from 11 am - 12 (noon). Each day will have 2 days worth of breakfast & lunch. If you have not done so already please email m.camacho@akronrams.org so we can prepare the proper amount of meals.
Bus route families if transportation to town is an issue, please make arrangements for a once a week food delivery.
I apologize the word content should be consent.
Thank you. Greg Clarkson