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Not all items described in this newsletter apply to Jeffco charter schools.
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Let's Keep Up Our Great Work Against COVID-19 Spread
Our County's Numbers are Headed in the Right Direction, Let's Keep it Up
It’s more important than ever to be patient, exercise good judgment, and adhere to health guidelines to keep our schools open for in-person learning: avoid group gatherings, keep social distancing, wear your mask, and wash your hands often.
 Whether it's game day, a birthday, or another celebration, we ask you to remember that, for now, these events must look different. But you can still enjoy them "together" with a little creativity. Hold a virtual watch party, share and compare your favorite recipes on social media, or invite friends and family to participate in a DIY Super Bowl ad contest - just some of the great solutions we are seeing in the community to have fun together while apart. Ultimately, we are all in this together and we can each do our part to keep things headed in the right direction.
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Looking Ahead to the 2021-22 School Year
Full-Time In-Person Learning and an All-Remote Option is Our Goal
As we look ahead to next year, we would like our community to know our plan is to offer full-time in-person learning for all grades, as well as a centrally run PK-12 remote learning option with synchronous instruction.
The details for the remote learning program are still being determined. We understand that remote learning was ideal for some families and that we have students who would like to continue with this learning model, even when COVID-19 restrictions come to an end. We are working to ensure we meet the needs of our community by offering robust learning options for Jeffco.
Families who wish to continue with remote learning in the next school year should still complete the EnrollJeffco process (open now) if they haven't already. This lets us know which families intend to return to Jeffco Public Schools and helps with budget and staff planning. Families will have the opportunity to select the central remote learning program for the 2021-22 school year in early March.
Watch future issues of the Community Update for details.
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Preschool Spots Available Now
Early Learning is Not What it Used to Be
In Jeffco, authentic, experience-based, hands-on learning begins in preschool. It's where we build a foundation of academic, social-emotional, and physical learning. We offer a wide variety of preschool options for three- and four-year-olds at 52 sites across our district. The curriculum includes core instruction and is aligned with a variety of learning models. Services supporting English Language Learners, special education, and social-emotional development are provided.
We have half- and full-day options for children who are three or four by October 1. We have openings now! Finish out this school year in the classroom! Or join us in 2021-22!
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A Session for Families
Thu., Feb. 25, 5:30-7pm, virtual
Join us for this parent/guardian and family training where we will help parents understand how to support their kids with executive functioning skills.
Executive functioning skills are brain functions which help us to accomplish goals, overcome challenges, plan and organize activities, and work to complete a task. These skills are critical to learning and while some students acquire them naturally, others struggle to develop them.
Dr. Peg Dawson will teach participants how these skills develop and provide strategies families can use to help children be successful.
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Middle Schoolers Can Earn High School Credit
Certain Math and World Language Courses Will Apply Starting Fall 2021
The Board of Education approved changes to district policy on graduation requirements allowing middle school students who complete certain math and world language courses to earn high school graduation credit beginning in the fall of 2021 (Board Policy IKF). Middle schools are in the planning process now working to implement this change. Watch for communication from your middle school to learn more.
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Honoring Those in Our Community
Celebrating District Counselors and Black History Month
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It's National School Counseling Week
This week we are celebrating National School Counseling Week. We honor our counselors' dedication and thank them for their support of Jeffco students.
Watch our social media channels for posts like this one shown above! We will feature these superstars all week!
Search #jeffcocounselors #NSCW21
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Black History Month
Each February, #BlackHistoryMonth honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to our country and communities. In Jeffco, we take this opportunity to focus on highlighting courageous Black leaders and celebrating Black voices and perspectives that demonstrate the experiences and contributions of foundational Americans. We hope you will visit our Racial Equity Resources page to explore the topic this month and all year long.
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Jeffco Builds: Two More Groundbreakings Under Our Belt
Moving a Lot of Dirt This Week
Two Jeffco communities hosted exciting groundbreaking events this week! On Mon., Feb. 1, we headed up the hill to Parmalee Elementary to break ground on an addition and renovation and Wednesday, we visited Foster Dual Language PK-8 to kick off their addition and renovation. Watch more below! |
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The Parmalee Elementary community marks the official start of some much-needed modernization thanks to Jeffco 2018 voter-approved bond spending.
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The Foster Dual Language PK-8 school in Arvada begins its expansion project, thanks to Jeffco 2018 voter-approved bond funds.
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We are #TeamJeffco
Celebrating Our Employees for Flexibility, Innovation, and Dedication
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Becky Paschke
Named 40 Under 40 by Yamaha Music
Music @ D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High
Fresh off leading D'Evelyn's marching band through a performance in the recent presidential inauguration, Ms. Paschke has just been recognized as a member of Yamaha Music's 2021 40 Under 40 in Music Education, which honors educators for their positive impact on their students, school, district, and musical community. Becky was selected from more than 450 educators from across the country. As you can read in this profile, a colleague wrote, “Becky is nothing less than AMAZING! Each year, she outdoes the previous year’s performance, and we are left with our jaws on the floor with what she has accomplished.” Congratulations Becky - thank you for all you do for Jeffco students!
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Steven Langford
It's Not Just PE
PE @ Little Elementary
Coach Steven has pushed the Little community to engage families in different ways. His students are not just being taught how to exercise. He has incorporated science lessons on the human body and engages students with rich academic vocabulary. He meets with remote classes every day, exercising and dancing right alongside them. He plans activities that inspire kids to think about being grateful and giving, he makes family phone calls to check on students, and supports siblings of students in extracurricular activities. He promotes healthy living for staff, students and families. We are blown away by his enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, kindness, and true educator spirit.
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Jeffco seniors study urban, rural, and wilderness areas of our state as part of the field studies program. Spending a week on a working farm, a two-week backpacking trip, and learning how cities work provides hands-on and experiential learning to prepare these students for the future.
"It altered the way I see the world and what I view as important."
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Food Service: In-Person, Hybrid, Remote
- Free meals available to everyone age 1-18 through June 30, 2021
- Tuesday & Thursday pick-up
- Students access food service at their assigned school
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Remote Learning Resources
Stop by for mental health, food assistance, digital tools, tech resources, and a remote learning resurces video gallery.
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Jobs at Jeffco
Flexibility, School Hours, Support Students! Guest teachers, bus, custodial, & food service opportunities! Jeffco Jobs
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Superintendent Search
Watch this page for updates.
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