EQUIPPING ALL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX GLOBAL SOCIETY
Table of Contents
- Message from the Principal
- Important Dates
- School Year Information
- PTO Spotlight
- Superintendent’s Update
- Community Events
A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA
Hello Red Hawk Family!
I hope this communication finds you all healthy, happy and well! Please take a few minutes to watch this video message and update!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mr. Garcia
Important Upcoming Dates:
- November 11th -Veteran’s Day
- November 13th- Restaurant Night at Piripi- 10% of all sales will be donated back to the Red Hawk PTO
- November 25th-29th-Thanksgiving Break
- December 4th- Late Start
- December 10th- Sock Hop Dance- Get ready to dance the night away and don’t forget to bring a pair of clean socks to donate to those in need- More details to come
Veteran’s Day Celebration
School Year Information
Attendance
If your student is absent you need call the office at 303-774-2700 or fill out this Absence Form. Per our SVVSD attendance policy, Parent(s) or guardian(s) can excuse up to 10 absences each school year without documentation. Any further absences may need proper documentation in order to excuse them.
Late Start Days (For Teacher Professional Development)
First Bell: 11:25am Second Bell: 11:35am
Wednesday: December 4th, February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th
*** Note there is no late start October or January***
Join Our Community Schools Team!
Are you looking for a rewarding way to engage with students outside of the traditional classroom setting? Our Community Schools program at Red Hawk is hiring! We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Group Leaders and Directors for our before and after school programs, Soaring Hawks.
Positions Available:
- Program Director: $20.92 – $30.10 per hour. Role description here.
Shift Available:
- 6 hour split shift: mornings from 7 AM – 10 AM and afternoons 3 PM – 6 PM
This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun with students, contribute to their daily learning and activities, and get paid. Whether you’re helping with homework, leading a fun project, or just providing a safe and engaging environment, your role will be crucial to the success and well-being of our students.
Come join a fun and energetic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. If you’re interested or want more details, please reach out to Linda Spencer ([email protected]). Let’s work together to support our students and community!
Superintendent’s Update
PTO Fundraising Efforts
PTO Free Money Opportunities for Red Hawk
Run and Give Back at the Same Time!
Use code REDHAWK when you sign up to run the Erie Pilgrimage Run on Thanksgiving Day Nov 28th and the school can earn $3 back for every entry. You can also earn 100 Mile Club miles too!
https://www.thepilgrimagerun.com/
Support Red Hawk Elementary all year long with simple, everyday actions! You and your friends and family can help earn FREE money for Red Hawk when you shop at King Soopers or any Kroger store! Just select Red Hawk Elementary PTO when you enroll in Community Rewards in your King Soopers or Kroger digital account and use your shoppers card when you shop online or in-store to help start raising money for our school!
For more details, visit the PTO’s website by clicking here.
PTO Community Events
Raise a Glass to Red Hawk: Dine to Donate at Piripi’s Whiskey Wednesday!
Get ready for a special “Dine to Donate” night at Piripi, which also just so happens to be on Whiskey Wednesday! Enjoy 25% off all whiskey and scotch drinks, plus unique $10 whiskey cocktails crafted just for the evening. Even better, 10% of all sales—including dine-in, to-go orders, and gift cards—will go back to the Red Hawk PTO, helping to fund fun events and activities for our school community. Don’t miss this chance to relax, indulge, and support Red Hawk students all at once!
Get Ready to Rock Your Socks at the Red Hawk Sock Hop Dance!
Dust off those dance moves and come join us on December 10, 2024 for a night of fun and community spirit at Red Hawk Elementary’s Sock Hop! It’s going to be a blast filled with music, laughter, and groovy moves – plus, it’s a great way to give back! We’re asking everyone to bring a donation of clean socks, which we’ll be donating to local shelters to help those in need. So, save the date, save your socks, and get ready to boogie! More exciting details to come soon – you won’t want to miss this!
Next PTO & DEI Council Meetings!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 8th for two important meetings!
6:00 PM – DEI Council Meeting
6:30 PM – PTO Meeting
Location: Red Hawk Library
Exciting News: Free childcare will be provided for both meetings!
Join us to hear about the fantastic year ahead and help make our planned activities a success! Can’t make it in person? No worries! The PTO meeting at 6:30 PM will be available to join online through Google Meet. You can find the link by viewing our event on the Red Hawk Elementary PTO Facebook page.
PTO Request for Assistance
Yearbook Assistance Needed!
Help make this year’s Red Hawk Elementary Yearbook unforgettable! We’re looking for photos and volunteers to bring the yearbook to life. Whether you’re a pro with a camera, love design, or just want to lend a hand, your involvement would be a huge help! Please email your photos (be sure to include grade level) or let us know you’d like to volunteer at [email protected]. Let’s create something amazing together for our Red Hawk students!
PTO Volunteer-Sponsored Activities – How You Can Help
Looking for ways to get involved? Check your email for links to sign-up sheets where you can volunteer for upcoming events! Help out at the by providing food for our teachers during parent/teacher conferences, or assist with the registers at the Book Fair. Your support makes a difference!;
Keep Up to Date with the PTO
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PTO Facebook Page “Red Hawk Elementary PTO” (link here)
PTO Website Homepage (link here)
PTO Free Money Opportunities Website (link here)
PTO/School Combined Calendar of Events (link here)
PTO Board Email Address: [email protected]
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