Dear Adams 14 community,
I hope this message finds you enjoying your summer break! We are starting our second week of summer school and I am excited to see our students engaged in hands-on learning through the K-8 World of Wonder program. Families are invited to see their students’ creative achievements on June 30, when each summer school site will host a Celebration of Learning event at the end of summer school.
My colleagues and I are preparing to present our innovation plan for Central Elementary School to the State Board of Education on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. If community members would like to attend this next state meeting at the Estes Valley Community Center, Adams 14 is offering a free shuttle service to and from the meeting. Attendees who sign up for transportation will meet at Central Elementary School on June 8 at 10 a.m. Click here to learn more about the shuttle service and sign up for transportation.
Finally, Adams 14 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and providing free summer meals to all children aged 18 years old or under. From May 31-June 30, 2022, the school district is serving lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. at the following locations Monday through Thursday:
From July 11-29, the district will offer meals Monday through Thursday at the following sites and times:
I am looking forward to delivering our team’s vision for Central Elementary School during the next state board meeting and sharing our district’s successes to the state representatives. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or my dedicated team if you have any questions or concerns.
At your service,
Dr. Karla Loría
Superintendent
This week, the district is in the Green Zone.
The COVID-19 Response Dial and protocol takes into consideration the community COVID-19 vaccination rate, the Adams 14 employee and student COVID-19 vaccination rate, and our community COVID-19 transmission rate. The Adams 14 COVID-19 Response Dial and protocol will vary based on the aforementioned data, and our response will be clearly articulated in a Green Zone, Yellow Zone, and Red Zone. To learn more, click here.
Adams 14 will provide a shuttle to transport community members to the State Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. This meeting will be held at the Estes Valley Community Center located at 660 Community Drive, Estes Park.
Community members will gather at 11:30 a.m. at Central Elementary School. Shuttles will return as soon as the meeting is over or no later than 5 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be provided.
Click here to learn more about the shuttle service.
Click here to sign up for transportation.
School staff has distributed the 2022-2023 student registration packets to returning students! Please do not discard these packets as they contain important forms that need to be completed to enroll returning students for the upcoming school year.
Parents or legal guardians and students must complete the following four forms:
Preschool through 8th grade students will be sent home with these registration packets for parents or guardians to complete. Parents and guardians of high school students will need to pick up their registration packet from the school’s front office during business hours.
Click here to read the full letter regarding registration packets.
Click here to watch a video on registration packets.
The end of the school year is approaching fast! As we prepare for summer school and the 2022-2023 school year, we would like to remind parents that they should begin returning any technology devices that are not in use. All Chromebooks, iPads, and chargers that are not in use must be returned to your school’s front office staff. We appreciate your support!
As the team prepares for summer break, Kids First reminds all families that if a child needs high-quality health care services over the summer, please call its year-round Commerce City community clinic at 303-289-1086.
The Commerce City clinic will be moving to the Commerce City Community Resource Hub this summer, which centralizes health and other services for families in one convenient location!
The Kids First Health Care team is looking forward to welcoming all families to the new clinic at 7190 Colorado Blvd. Kids First is in the process of designing a state-of-the-art primary care clinic on the fourth floor that will include medical and mental health care services, spacious, bright and colorful exam rooms, beautiful murals and interactive spaces that are both comfortable and convenient for patients and their families.
Kids First is also partnering with Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND) and will share the fourth-floor space to offer patients holistic care and a comprehensive integration of health and dental services.
The team can’t wait to welcome families to the new clinic! Stay healthy and safe this summer!
Explore a variety of programs at your local Anythink and discover new opportunities for learning, fun, and creativity. To register for events that require registration, please visit the Anythink online calendar at events.anythinklibraries.org/events.
All Ages and Children’s Programs
MySummer: miniThinkers with Kids House of Joy (Thursday, June 9, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Sing, shake and shimmy on an entertaining ride through music! Appropriate for ages 2 and 6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: Creating a Wishing Wall (Friday, June 10, 2022 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Join us for a creative workshop and help create a wishing wall. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Garden Talk with WIC (Saturday, June 10, 17 and 24, 2022 | 9-11 a.m.)
Join staff from the Tri-County Health Department WIC Program at our community gardent to enjoy a morning of gardening. Gardening will begin at 9 a.m., and the garden information sessions will begin at 10 a.m. Attendees are welcome to take home any harvest. Please bring water and your own gardening gloves if able. Program will be held outside. Please note that this program may be caneled due to inclement weater. Check the event on our website for cancellation notices. No advanced registration necessary.
MySummer: “Carmela Full of Wishes Storytime and Discussion with Matt de la Peña”
(Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Join acclaimed author Matt de la Peña for storytime and a discussion of his children’s book, “Carmela Full of Wishes.” The storytime will be followed by a Q&A sessions and a book signing. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Nature’s Educators: What a Hoot (Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.)
Join Nature’s Educators to meet live owls and learn about their amazing features! This program is dedicated to learning about owls, and the physical and behavioral adaptations they have that help them survive in their environment. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: miniThinkers with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
(Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Join instructors from Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and learn to move to the rhythm. Appropriate for ages 2 and 6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Teen Programs
MySummer: Wish Granted! Decorate a Cake with My Make Studio (Friday, June 24 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Join My Make Studio to decorate a wishing cake and enjoy it at home! Come alone or bring a guest. Supplies will be provided. Appropriate for ages 13 to 17. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
All Ages and Children’s Programs
Garden Talk with WIC (Friday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022 | 9-11 a.m.)
Join staff from the Tri-County Health Department WIC Program at our community gardent to enjoy a morning of gardening. Gardening will begin at 9 a.m., and the garden information sessions will begin at 10 a.m. Attendees are welcome to take home any harvest. Please bring water and your own gardening gloves if able. Program will be held outside. Please note that this program may be caneled due to inclement weater. Check the event on our website for cancellation notices. No advanced registration necessary.
MySummer: Colorado Natives with Nature’s Educators (Saturday, July 2, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.)
Join us with Nature’s Educators to meet animal ambassadors that are true Colorado natives! Learn what makes Colorado’s habitats such a great place for some of our feathers, scaly and slimy neighbors. From the high forests of the Rocky Mountains to the open expanses of the Great Plains, Colorado is our beautiful home that we share with amazing wildlife. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: miniThinkers with the Children’s Museum of Denver
(Thursday, July 7, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Take a journey around the world to learn about dums and dances from diverse cultures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: Young Composers’ Playground (Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Join Playground Ensemble to explore new ways of creating music using body gestures, color and shapes. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Plgram may be held outside. No advanced registration necessary.
MySummer: miniThinkers (Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Join us for a special program intended for our youngest Anythinkers – miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play sing, talk and write as we explore early literacy skills.
MySummer: Paper Lanterns with Helen Hiebert (Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Create handmade paper lanterns with papermaker and artist Helen Hiebert. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: miniThinkers Yoga (Thursday, July 21, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Join experienced yoga instructors as they lead flexibility, breathing and stretching exercises designed for our youngest Anythinkers and their caregivers/ Please bring your own blanket or beach towel if able. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: Unicorns are Real! (Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Make a magical memory with our enchanting live unicorns at Anythink Commerce City. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Program will be held outside. Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Check the even on our website for cancellation notices. No advanced registration necessary.
MySummer: Decorate a Cake & Make a Wish with My Make Studio
(Friday, July 29, 2022 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Make a wish on your very own decorated cake! Join My Make Studio to decorate a wishing cake. Come alone or bring a guest. Supplies will be provided. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Teen Programs
MySummer: Write Wishes (Friday, July 22, 2022 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Join us for a creative writing workshop and make a list of all your wishes. Appropriate for ages 13 to 17. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
MySummer: Mental Health Storytelling Workshop with Soul Stories Denver
(Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Understand the power of your own story. Participate in community building games and dialogues about mental illness, and respond to writing prompts designed to help teens reflect on and share their personal stories. Through this process, develop coping skills and strategies that support your mental and emotional well-being. Appropriate for ages 12 to 18. No advanced registration necessary.
Adult Programs
Drop-In Tech Help (Saturdays, July 2 & 16, 10-11 a.m. | Tuesdays, July 10 & 24, 5-6 p.m.)
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device, and pick up some tips and troubleshooting support. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary.
Grow Your Gardening Skills with CSU Extension (Virtual) (Saturday, July 9, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.)
Join us for this series with CSU Extension’s Colorado Master Gardeners to develop your gardening skills. This month, we’ll discuss planting for a fall garden, tree issues, planning for a successful next season and top five gorgeous perennials (that do well in Colorado)! There will also be plenty of time for Q&A. All gardening related questions welcome! Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. This virtual program will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent to registrants in advance via email.
MySummer: Aspire to Your Next Summit with Alex Derr (Saturday, July 16, 2022 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Explore new paths and build resilience by overcoming life’s hardest climbs. Join mountaineer Alex Derr to gain advice and resources for how to plan and prepare to hike, camp and climb Colorado 14ers. Become inspired to pursue your passions, learn new skills and take risks. No advanced registration necessary.
Readers’ Choice Saturday Book Club (Saturday, July 23, 2022 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Join us for Anythink Commerce City’s Saturday book club meeting! Discuss this month’s read and vote on our next book. The book selection for July will be posted in the online events calendar on June 25. Visit the front desk at Anythink Commerce City for a copy of the selected book. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. For more information, please contact Shelly at ccadult@anythinklibraries.org.
MySummer: The History of Polka Music with Pint Size Polkas
(Friday, July 15, 2022 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Join Pint Size Polkas and learn the history of polka music, enjoy some of the most famous polka songs ever played, and practice the “Chicken Dance” and polka dance. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.