11/17/16

From the Director

Raising kids of strong character is an important job for any parent, but where do you go for help, guidance and new ideas?  Most parents default to the way they were raised, which, depending on your personal family circumstance, may or may not serve you well as a guide.  

As part of our Parent Education Series, PCK is pleased to host Mr. Kent Fahrenbruck on November 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the MS Commons.  Mr. Fahrenbruck has been a key character resource for us here at school. He is a member of the Strata Leadership team (formerly the Character First organization) in Colorado, and he travels throughout Colorado and the world delivering character training to various organizations.  Kent and his wife raised and home schooled five children, and they now enjoy spending time with their 12 grandchildren. Kent is excited to meet with PCK parents who are interested in beefing up their character development efforts at home.  

‘Raising kids of character’ is the topic of Mr. Fahrenbruck’s presentation on November 30th.  He will present core elements of an effective character development strategy, and he will showcase Virginia Dennison Smith’s new handbook for parents and teachers,’Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World’.  The topic and resources presented are sure to be of interest and benefit to all PCK parents.  

I hope you will join me for this informative presentation. And, because I believe all PCK parents will benefit from Mr. Fahrenbruck’s personal experience and wisdom, I would like to add an additional incentive for you to attend.  I will give a Dress Down Day of Choice certificate to every parent who attends this presentation.  

Please RSVP to Ms.Sara. 

2016 Annual Giving Campaign – November 1 – 22 . . .  ONLY 6 Days left!

Spirit Night Tonight

Thursday, Nov. 17th
5:00 – 9:00 P.M.

All this week – NJHS middle school students are collecting “gently used” coats. Boxes are located at both carpool entrances. 

Open Enrollment into District School

Round One: November 1 – January 5

Round One applications are accepted for the following school year on a space available basis. Waiting lists, which are prioritized according to Board of Education Policy JCA/JFB-R, will be created if the number of applicants exceeds space available at the requested school. NOTE: Round One applications are NOT “first come, first served,” You may request open enrollment at any time up to January 5. Round One applications are granted on a space available basis. 

DCSD Website 

PTA Reloadable Gift Cards
               

Are you using your King Soopers/Safeway reloadable gift cards?  Remember this is a NO COST and easy way to give back to our school.  PCK earns 5% on all monies loaded.  The fundraising possibilities are limitless!  We all have to eat and put gas in our cars.  If all of our PCK families spent $500 a month at the grocery store using their reloadable gift cards this would net $138,000 annually to our school!!  Currently only 6% of PCK families participate.  PLEASE consider this NO COST and easy way to give back to our school.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  What a great gift for a family member.  Please see Ms. Sara at the front office to purchase additional cards ($2.50 each).  If you have any questions about this program please contact Yvette Fonda at (303)257-5579 or yfonda@helmsbriscoe.com

   Music Department Updates 

This Saturday, November 19^th 

Home for the Holidays
Grade Level Performances
 

Students are asked to dress up in festive Holiday attire, or wear their uniform to school.

Please consider carpooling to concerts as parking is limited.

Lost & Found

Is NOW located by the front entrance – take a look, all kinds of coats, sweatshirts, water bottles and much, much more!

Thank You