July 2019
Dear FSE Families,
Welcome back to the 19-20 school year at Flagstone Elementary! I hope you all had a fantastic
summer and are getting geared up for the new school year! Here are some highlights of things
to come this year:
* New writing curriculum! We have adopted Lucy Calkins, a very rigorous and impressive summer and are getting geared up for the new school year! Here are some highlights of things
to come this year:
writing curriculum and are rolling out this adoption in its first wave this year.
* The addition of a full-time counselor this year to support the social and emotional health
of our students. Through the mill levy money, we were able to add Patti Roberts to full
time from the half time we had her last year.
* Additional layers of intervention support for our students will include not only academics
but social-emotional supports this year. This will include classroom instruction on
self-regulation, problem solving and mindfulness. We have dedicated staff to support
these initiatives this year!
these initiatives this year!
* Year three of our Envision math adoption will bring greater depth in our instructional
plan to include accelerated pacing as students master concepts.
* The continuation of our instruction in guided reading with our newly purchased book
room.
* A new dismissal procedure to alleviate the back up during pick up times.
Please see the calendar of events and beginning of the year happenings and mark your calendars!
See you soon!
Kelli Smith, FSE Principal
Monday, July 15th -August 15th Online Express Check-In: Grades K-6
All parents must register their child through Online Express Check-In Click here to login. You will use Online Express Check-In to update your contact information, pay school fees and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Please remember when you are checking in to click TEXT (SMS) under your contact information if you would like to receive any emergency alerts via text. If this box is not clicked any emergency messaging from FSE or DSCD will not come to you. All students must register via Online Express Check-In by August 15th. For assistance please contact one of the individuals below:
All parents must register their child through Online Express Check-In Click here to login. You will use Online Express Check-In to update your contact information, pay school fees and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Please remember when you are checking in to click TEXT (SMS) under your contact information if you would like to receive any emergency alerts via text. If this box is not clicked any emergency messaging from FSE or DSCD will not come to you. All students must register via Online Express Check-In by August 15th. For assistance please contact one of the individuals below:
*FSE Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Talley at jennifer.talley@dcsdk12.org
*Student Data and Information Services Summer Hotline: 303-387-0016
*IT Support Center: 303-387-0001
*IT Support Center: 303-387-0001
During portal check-in, you will be required to read/print/sign the following information:
*FSE Family Handbook: Please read prior to school starting so you are aware of FSE’s procedures.
*FSE Arrival and Dismissal Policy: Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet: Dismissal is NEW
*FSE Emergency Dismissal Form--Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet
*FSE Student Directory Information- Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet
*ROCKS Agreement 2019-2020 Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet
*Volunteer Handbook: Please read if you are interested in volunteering
*Parent volunteer agreement: Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet if you are planning on volunteering
*FSE Arrival and Dismissal Policy: Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet: Dismissal is NEW
*FSE Emergency Dismissal Form--Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet
*FSE Student Directory Information- Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet
*ROCKS Agreement 2019-2020 Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet
*Volunteer Handbook: Please read if you are interested in volunteering
*Parent volunteer agreement: Sign and drop off at the Meet and Greet if you are planning on volunteering
Monday, July 22nd-Class Placement for Grades 1-6 ONLY
We are finalizing class lists and you will be able to see what teacher your child has in parent
portal on Monday, July 22nd. Click here to access the Parent Portal, you will find your child’s teacher under the schedule tab.
This year due to enrollment we have two combination classes (one first/second and
one second/third class) taught by Adriann Valdez and Chelsey Mallory respectively.
The reason for creating this class was driven by our enrollment which then drives our
staffing. The probability of combination classes will continue to be something we must
consider as more and more schools move into our neighborhoods, allowing parents
choices between several schools for their children. While choice is a great thing for
parents to find the right fit for their children, it becomes a challenge for our neighborhood
schools to have stable enrollment from year to year. This instability is driving the decision
to create these combination classes this school year. If your child was selected for a
combination class the teacher will be sending you a letter to explain how your child was
selected and the makeup of the class.
This year due to enrollment we have two combination classes (one first/second and
one second/third class) taught by Adriann Valdez and Chelsey Mallory respectively.
The reason for creating this class was driven by our enrollment which then drives our
staffing. The probability of combination classes will continue to be something we must
consider as more and more schools move into our neighborhoods, allowing parents
choices between several schools for their children. While choice is a great thing for
parents to find the right fit for their children, it becomes a challenge for our neighborhood
schools to have stable enrollment from year to year. This instability is driving the decision
to create these combination classes this school year. If your child was selected for a
combination class the teacher will be sending you a letter to explain how your child was
selected and the makeup of the class.
Monday, August 5th Meet and Greet 3:00-4:30: You Otta Pop in and Say Hi! GRADES 1-6 ONLY
SIGN UP REQUIRED: We continue to believe that it is essential that students meet their teachers and visit their classrooms prior to the first day of school. We want to ensure that families are able to spend time with the teacher in a small group setting so we ask that you sign up for one of the times shown below by clicking here for our online scheduler. The online schedule will be available July 24th through Aug 4th and the password is mustangs. The sign up is first come first serve, so please sign up as soon as possible if you have a preferred time or wish to align siblings times. If you ordered school supplies through the PTO they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
SIGN UP REQUIRED: We continue to believe that it is essential that students meet their teachers and visit their classrooms prior to the first day of school. We want to ensure that families are able to spend time with the teacher in a small group setting so we ask that you sign up for one of the times shown below by clicking here for our online scheduler. The online schedule will be available July 24th through Aug 4th and the password is mustangs. The sign up is first come first serve, so please sign up as soon as possible if you have a preferred time or wish to align siblings times. If you ordered school supplies through the PTO they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Monday Meet the Teacher Time Slots are:
3:00-3:30
3:30-4:00
4:00-4:30
3:30-4:00
4:00-4:30
Please bring school supplies (if you need access to the supply list please see this link). If you ordered supplies through the school they will be in your new classroom. We do need you to bring a pair of headphones for your child to leave in the classroom this year to use with their ipad or computer. Please label it and leave it at the meet and greet.
Drop off any medication students will need during the school day in the office with our health assistant in the front office.
Otter Pops: After students meet their teacher, drop off any meds they have, drop off their supplies and pick up their teacher welcome packet, head out the front door of the school and get your otter pop from your Principals!
Grade Level Locations in the building
*Kindergarten: Between the Blue and Berry Pods
*1st, 2nd 3rd Grade Classrooms: Blue Pod
*3rd and 4th Grade Classrooms: Berry Pod
*5th and 6th Grade Classrooms: Green Pod
Kellie.mckenzie@dcsdk12.org. Please make sure when you register your child you sign
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 7th: Full Day! Grades 1-6 ONLY
Students will enter the building using our rolling start protocol. Please see procedures here.
NEW Dismissal Policy: Please read so you know where to pick up your students after school on the first day. Arrival policy remains unchanged.
Students will enter the building using our rolling start protocol. Please see procedures here.
NEW Dismissal Policy: Please read so you know where to pick up your students after school on the first day. Arrival policy remains unchanged.
Monday, August 12th, Balanced Beginnings Schedule for Kindergarten ONLY
With the transition to free full-day kindergarten, we have the opportunity for additional transition days for our youngest students. Please see the information below regarding our start of the year events for kindergarten students only. These opportunities allow our kindergarten students and families a comfortable transition to their new school.
Kindergarteners will NOT attend the Meet and Greet on the 5th with the other grades.
You will receive notification of the time to bring your child to come and meet with the kindergarten team to participate in getting to know you and readiness activities. These times will be on August 7th and 8th from 9:00-11:30 or 12:30-3:00. Your child will attend both days at their assigned time.
There will be no school on Friday the 9th. On this day you will receive communication from your child's assigned teacher welcoming them to their class and introducing themselves.
Kindergarten students will start school on August 12th.
Kindergarteners will NOT attend the Meet and Greet on the 5th with the other grades.
You will receive notification of the time to bring your child to come and meet with the kindergarten team to participate in getting to know you and readiness activities. These times will be on August 7th and 8th from 9:00-11:30 or 12:30-3:00. Your child will attend both days at their assigned time.
There will be no school on Friday the 9th. On this day you will receive communication from your child's assigned teacher welcoming them to their class and introducing themselves.
Kindergarten students will start school on August 12th.
Calendar of Events
Click here for the 19-20 Conventional Calendar
Flagstone Elementary School Website: Please refer to the master calendar at the bottom
of the front page for updated information.
19-20 Digital Boot Camp: Week of August 12. Students will learn digital citizenship prior
to receiving their tech for the year.
Click here for the 19-20 Conventional Calendar
Flagstone Elementary School Website: Please refer to the master calendar at the bottom
of the front page for updated information.
19-20 Digital Boot Camp: Week of August 12. Students will learn digital citizenship prior
to receiving their tech for the year.
FSE Ongoing Communication
You will get an email each week with calendar and event information. Please contact
Kellie McKenzie in the office to ensure your email is correct. Her email is:You will get an email each week with calendar and event information. Please contact
Kellie.mckenzie@dcsdk12.org. Please make sure when you register your child you sign
up for text alerts if you would like to be notified via text during emergencies.
Monthly Principal Blog: This will be updated the first Thursday of each month and
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