Happy Tuesday, Adams 14!
I hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready for parent-teacher conferences next week. Please be on the lookout for more information from your student’s school on specific dates and times for these meetings. These conferences are a vital part of the school experience and help students and teachers set new goals for the remainder of the academic year.
During last night’s board meeting, members read a proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is celebrated on the second Monday of October. We celebrate this national holiday as part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to recognize the resilience and contributions of indigenous people to American society throughout history, even as they faced assimilation, discrimination, and genocide.
Finally, I would like to inform you that the district has received a charter school application and will hold three community forums as part of the review process. Since joining the Adams 14 team, I have always appreciated how engaged the families in this community are with their children’s education. If you cannot attend but still want to learn more and express your opinion, click here to fill out our public survey.
I appreciate our community’s trust in the Adams 14 team and our valuable teachers who work tirelessly to unlock each student’s potential. I wish you all a great rest of the week!
At your service,
Superintendent Dr. Karla Loría
Last week, Rose Hill Elementary School celebrated its 70th anniversary as a school in Commerce City! Students and staff held a celebrating in the gym not only to celebrate the special date, but also to recognize all the hard work from the school community. Rose Hill was one of the handful of schools that was able to improve its Colorado Department of Education School Performance Rating during the pandemic, moving from Priority Improvement to Improvement. Congratulations to all the students and staff for their hard work!
Adams 14 is now participating in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Test-to-Know program. This program can help slow COVID-19 transmission and reduce disruptions to in-person learning by making it easy for students to test at home.
The Test-to-Know program complements the COVID-19 School Screening Testing program; however, at this time, the district is not participating in the School Screening Testing program as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. Should guidance change or if there is an increase in COVID-19 cases, the district is prepared to move to the COVID-19 School Screening Testing program.
How the Test-to-Know program works
Adams 14 will provide over-the-counter (OTC) rapid antigen tests to students, teachers, staff, and volunteers for testing at home. These tests can be administered by parents, guardians, caregivers, or students away from the school setting. Test results may be reported using the state’s reporting portal. Schools must report any positive COVID-19 test results for OTC tests from parents, teachers, students, and school staff to the local public health agency.
In the case of an outbreak, we will alert parents, guardians, and other appropriate parties. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school health clerk. Thank you for helping keep our kids, school, and community safe!
Adams 14 has received a charter school application from Be The Change Community School. As part of the review process, the district is hosting three community forums. Please join us!
The meetings will take place in the Board of Education room at the Educational Support Services (ESS) building located at 5291 E 60th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022. Child supervision will be provided by Adams 14 and Spanish interpretation will be provided by Be The Change Community School.
Community members can also provide their input through a public survey. The survey will close on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at midnight. To learn more about Be The Change Community School, click here.
School attendance matters! Support school funding by ensuring that your child attends school every day. This funding helps ensure that students have access to:
October Count takes place Sept. 26–Oct. 11, 2022. During this time period, schools report daily to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) on the number of students that attend school.
For more information, visit adams14.net/october-count-2022.
The Colorado Department of Education wants to hear from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) parents/families across the state to gain a better understanding of their needs and how the state can better support their children. Below are the session dates and times. All sessions will be held virtually, and registration closes two weeks before the event.
To view the flyer, click here, or to register, click here.
Adams County School District 14 announced its policy for determining the eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch (NSLP), School Breakfast Programs (SBP), and the Afterschool Care Snack Program. Click here to read the policy.
Kids First Health Care is thrilled to welcome all Adams 14 students back to school for the 2022-2023 school year!
If your child needs high-quality primary, mental or dental health care services, please call our year-round Commerce City community clinic (7190 Colorado Blvd.) at 303-289-1086. For students who attend one of Adams 14’s secondary schools, you can call the school-based health center for appointments.
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.
Kids Cafe (Tuesday-Friday in October | 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
Storytime (Wednesdays, Oct. 12, 19, & 26 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Join us for stories, songs and snacks. Appropriate for ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Arts & Crafts Salon (Thursdays, Oct. 20 | 4-5 p.m.)
Get creative each week with a new art and craft project, while supplies last. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. No advanced registration necessary.
Garden Talk with WIC (Fridays, Oct. 14 | 9-11 a.m.)
Join staff from the Tri-County Health Department WIC Program at the Anythink Commerce City community garden to enjoy a morning of gardening. Gardening will begin at 9 am, and the garden information session will begin at 10 am. Attendees are welcome to take home any harvest. Please bring your own water bottle and gardening gloves, if able. The program will be held outside. Please note that this program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check the event calendar on our website for cancellation notices. No advanced registration necessary.
Nature Mandalas: 2022 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase (Saturday, Oct. 15 | 12-2 p.m.)
Construct woven mandala-shaped wall hangings with artist-in-residence Eileen Roscina. These original works of organic art will include natural materials, such as pressed flowers, sticks and leaves. Appropriate for all ages; children under age 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Pop-Up Studio at Anythink Commerce City (Friday, Oct. 21 | 1-5 p.m.)
The Studio at Anythink is guided by the philosophy that customers of all ages thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others, and become creators. Join Anythink’s Studio team to explore and create using different technology and tools each month. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
Nature Mandalas: 2022 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase (Saturday, Oct. 22 | 12-2 p.m.)
Join artist-in-residence Eileen Roscina to help install a natural mural depicting Commerce City and its landscape using pressed flowers, seeds, sticks, leaves and other naturally sourced materials. Appropriate for all ages; children under age 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Social Circus Workshop with Arts Caravan (Thursday, Oct. 27 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Join us for a social circus workshop! It’s the perfect chance to try out juggling, hula hooping, clowning, acrobatics and much more. All skill levels welcome. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
Music & Movement (Friday, Oct. 28 | 10:30-11 a.m.)
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
Trick-Or-Treat Street Community Event (Saturday, Oct. 29 | 2-4 p.m.)
Wear your costume and join us for a spooky good time at this family-friendly holiday event. Walk along our mini street, stop at tasty stations along the way, and discover the magic under our giant spooky tree – a live magic show from Erica the Enchantress! Free face painting and goodie bags will be provided, while supplies last.