D6 launches survey to gather budget priorities from public
In another step to collect public input on the district’s financial situation for 2010-11, District 6 is surveying the public via this online survey. The survey asks for the public’s help in prioritizing several areas of expenditures and potential budget reductions. The survey is open to students, parents, district employees and the community at large through Monday, April 12.
Survey results, along with other feedback being collected, will be used by district leaders to help develop a draft budget over the course of March and April. A final budget proposal will be created by the end of May, after the Legislature approves the School Finance Act. The Board of Education will vote on the budget proposal in June.
William Osentoski: A Teacher Who Makes A Difference
Heiman Elementary P.E. and health teacher William Osentoski has been named the March Teacher Who Makes A Difference in District 6. Click on the image at right to view a video of him explaining how and why he does what he does so well.
The annual Volunteer of the Year Award from United Way of Weld County usually goes to adults, but this year Greeley West High School senior Dylan Bohlender is showing how young people can make a difference too.
Dylan was recently told by United Way staff members to check his mail for something important. When the official notice arrived, telling him he would be honored with the 2009 award at the annual United Way Celebration of Excellence luncheon, Dylan couldn’t believe it. “This award is typically given to people with 30 years of volunteer experience,” he said. “I was just kind of incredulous.”
The Live United Celebration of Excellence luncheon will be from noon-1:30 p.m., on March 12, at the University of Northern Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Ballroom in the University Center.
J. Evans IB Middle School, Journey Church partner for students
In the U.S. right now, the economy is a collective problem: Solutions must be provided on a case-by-case basis. That’s exactly what Journey Christian Church is doing with J. Evans I.B. Middle School. Like many parts of the community, increasing numbers of J. Evans students are experiencing homelessness and a lack of food. Last year several students were able to receive aid through the Weld Food Bank’s backpack program, which provided enough food for students to take home and eat each weekend. Recent budget cuts, however, reduced that number to only six students receiving help.
J. Evans social studies teacher Niki Quinby saw the need and sprang into action. Not only did she help the Food Bank reinstate the backpack program in January, but she also found a church community willing to lend a hand. Journey Christian Church, which is just west of J. Evans at 2332 W. 27th St., immediately responded with numerous willing givers. Through the end of the school year, 70 families at Journey have committed to sponsor 50 students’ weekend meals. J. Evans teachers, administrators and counselors help sort and package the food as well as connect students in need with the gracious gifts.
Click here to view video of Journey volunteers delivering food and Quinby explaining the value of the program.
Scott Elementary welcomes guests for Read Across America Day
Scott Elementary School students were treated to several honored-guest readers for Read Across America Day on March 3. In the morning, several community leaders visited the school to read books by Dr. Seuss – on whose birthday the event intentionally falls – and in the afternoon, members of the Denver Outlaws professional lacrosse team helped cap the day of reading and inspiration throughout the school.
Scott’s tradition of welcoming local movers, shakers and special guests dates back several years, much to the delight of hundreds of students who receive not only encouragement for reading but also receive the opportunity to meet successful leaders in numerous professions – all of whom attest to the value of reading.
Click on the photo for sights and sounds from Scott's Read Across America Day.
It's CSAP season: Time to shine
It's nearly time for students to show what they know and extend a five-year trend of impressive growth.
School District 6 students in grades 3-10 will take standardized tests in reading, writing, math and science from March 9-23.
 Tests in the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are crucial because they: • show parents how their children are doing in school.
• give teachers data to improve students’ learning.
• help the school district make improvements.
• are required by state law.
Because of the importance of these tests, school staff members are asking parents to help make sure students are in school for those days rather than scheduling vacations or doctor or dentist appointments that could be scheduled for other times or dates.
How good are District 6 students?
Click here to review last year's record-setting CSAP results, and here to read how one neighborhood school stacks up against the best in the state.
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Today, 3/12/2010
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Tomorrow, 3/13/2010
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CSAP Tip for March 11:
Parents, to help your student do well on the tests, please give them a good, healthy breakfast so they can be alert at test time.
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Friday, March 12
J. Evans I.B. Middle School Coffee Chat
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