10-29-24

Dear Dragon Families,

As the crisp air of fall settles in and the leaves begin to change, we are filled with excitement for the upcoming Sanborn Fall Parade! It’s a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the spirit of the season. In our classrooms, students are deeply engaged in powerful instruction, focusing on the goals they set at the beginning of the year as we prepare for our mid-year assessments in December. Their dedication and hard work are truly inspiring!

We’re also thrilled to share the incredible news that our school has reached its fundraising goal of $15,000, with efforts continuing to surpass expectations! In celebration, we will hold an Inflatable Costume Staff Race. For every new fundraising milestone we reach, PASS will purchase additional costumes for more staff members to join the race! We are so grateful for the tremendous support from our Sanborn community, which has made this achievement possible. These funds will play a crucial role in ensuring that Sanborn remains the best elementary school in the district.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of our Sanborn family. 

Warm regards,

Lori Peeples

Principal, Sanborn Elementary

SANBORN DRAGON DASH!!!!!

On October 8th, our parent group, PASS, kicked off our annual fundraiser–the Dragon Dash. As of Friday morning you have raised OVER $15,000.00!!! We couldn’t be more excited!!! PASS has added a stretch goal!!! For every $1,000.00 OVER $15,000.00 that students collect, PASS will purchase an additional inflatable costume for the mascot race. The kids are so exited to see our staff run in this race and they get to vote for 3 of the costumes!!

The Dragon Dash funds transportation for field trips, items for our Discovery Zone and iLab, student incentives, Square State Skate, extra recess supervision and so much more!!!

The deadline to collect pledges is Friday, November 8th. https://donate.sanborn.club

SANBORN SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE:   There was some awesome information that was shared at our last School Accountability Committee meeting.  We talked about our school’s assessment scores, budget, and cool ideas for how we can continue to keep Sanborn such an awesome school!!   Please consider this a personal invitation to attend our next meeting!!  We will meet again on February 27th. Feel free to contact our office at 303-772-3838 for more information.

***SANBORN NIGHT AT MCDONALD’S HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SPRING 2025***

As always, thank you for your support of our restaurant nights!!

SANBORN SPIRIT WEEK

Fall/ Halloween Fun and Parade:  Thursday, October 31^st from 8:45-9:15AM Sanborn will be having our annual Fall/Halloween Parade! Students can come dressed in their costumes to school and participate in a “parade” around our school.  The parade will take place outside.  We will have our students start the parade by exiting the building out of the front door. The line will start with preschool, then kindergarten and 1^st grade will follow.  Then will be 2^nd grade with 3^rd, 4^th , and 5^th grade following in order. The parade will walk around the side of the building toward the “Drive Up” side-. Students will stay on the sidewalks.  The route will head toward the blacktop and circle around the blacktop play area.  That will be the conclusion of the parade. At that time, we will take the students inside. Costumes/Snacks:  If you choose to send in snacks for your child’s class, please note that we can only allow for commercially produced, individually wrapped Halloween treats/drinks.  For costumes- please avoid “gory” costumes.  Please note that students are not allowed to have any items that are considered “weapons” that go with the costume.  Please also send in a change of clothes with your student so they can change out of their costume after the parade.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 for K-5th Grade

PRESCHOOL MAINTAINS THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULE

FIRST BELL: 10:55

TARDY BELL: 11:00

NO BREAKFAST SERVED.

If you would like to be a part of our fun parent group, please pop over on November 6th for our PASS meeting.  Joining PASS (Parent Association for Sanborn Students) is a fantastic way to get involved and make a positive impact on our school community! By attending meetings, you’ll connect with other parents, gain insight into school happenings, and play a role in planning fun and enriching events for our students. Your input and involvement are invaluable to creating a supportive environment for all Sanborn families!

Our next meeting is:

– Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

– 6:30 – 7:30 pm

– Sanborn Library

Can’t attend? Join the conversation online at https://sanborn.club (register with the invite code “dragons”).

Questions? Email [email protected]

Please be looking for your student’s report card to come home on November 12th. Report card time is an important opportunity to reflect on your student’s progress and celebrate their achievements. Reviewing the report together not only shows them that their efforts are valued but also helps set meaningful goals for the next trimester. We encourage you to discuss any questions and make a plan to support their growth in key areas as we move forward. 

Hearing and Vision Rechecks will take place on 11-12-24.

Sanborn Community Schools has five enrichment programs in November! These are one hour clubs open to all students. Registration opened up on October 18th!

Stuff a Turkey:  Come join us for this super cute Stuff a Turkey class. We will fill our Turkeys, name them and create a birth certificate for you to take home.

Pokemon Club: Calling all trainers! Are you ready to catch ’em all? Join the Pokemon Club where friendships grow, battles spark, and adventures await! This is a 3 week class.

Glow in the Dark SLIME: Dive into a world of ooey-gooey fun! Get ready to stretch your imagination — it’s going to be a slime-tastic time!

LEGO Club: Hey, builders! Are you ready to unleash your creativity? Join the LEGO Club, where imagination knows no limits! This is a 3 week class.

Cupcake Wars: Come join us for this battle of the cupcakes! Decorate your own and with a peer vote you could win a second one, yum!

Questions? For more information, contact Irena Dietz; 720-652-8126 or [email protected]

Register online to stvrain.revtrak.net or scan this QR code.

GET READY FOR SANBORN SPIRIT DAYS!!! Please visit our the Sanborn Spirit Store by going to: https://www.nocooutfitters.com/sanborn-dragons-1

We are registering for all grades!!

Please visit the SVVSD enrollment webpage for more information or contact our Registrar, Sarah Adams, [email protected] (303)772-3838.

DRAGON DROPS

(Welcome to *Dragon Drops*—your quick dose of helpful tips and info to support you and your child throughout the school year. In each newsletter, this section will offer little drops of advice, ideas, and reminders to help guide your family on the path to success, one step at a time!)

Social Media Awareness Around Young Students

The minimum age for social media is set at 13, as these platforms are crafted for older audiences, often containing content that can be inappropriate or confusing for younger students. Children under 13 typically lack the developmental maturity to interpret social media responsibly, and exposure can introduce adult themes or language that isn’t suitable. Additionally, research shows that early exposure to social media can lead to issues like anxiety, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating, as young minds are highly impressionable. It’s important to be mindful if older siblings, relatives, or friends use social media around your child, as creating these boundaries helps foster a safe, supportive environment for healthy development.

10/28-11/2 SANBORN SPIRIT WEEK

10/31 Costume Parade 8:45AM

11/4/24 2nd Trimester Begins

11/6/24 LATE START K-5th 11:00AM

11/6/24 PASS Meeting 6:30PM

11/12 Report Cards Go Home

11/13 Picture Retake Day–more information to come!!!

11/19/24 Sanborn Night at Odobas–more information to come!!

11/22-12/2 SVVSD Thanksgiving Break Reading Challenge–flyers coming soon!!

11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break