Friday, May 12, 2017

TONIGHT!

The JCOS Film Festival AWARD CEREMONY Friday, May 12th at 6:00 PM in the theatre. Much Gratitude We would like to acknowledge our (outgoing) PTSO Board of Directors! JCOS has been truly fortunate to have had the PTSO Board that we have had for the last three years! Our entire community benefits from such a thoughtful and helpful group of human beings. We appreciate you for all you do for the staff, students, and families that are privileged to call JCOS our community. Thank you! Stephanie Joy, President Travis Flores, Vice President Regina Wendling, Secretary Sara Spery, Parliamentarian The outgoing PTSO Board would like to thank everyone at JCOS for their encouragement and support over the past three years. Stephanie Joy, Travis Flores, Regina Wendling, and Sara Spery

AND, we are excited to welcome our newly elected PTSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Hubert as President Michele Blanco as Vice President Aly Warren as Secretary Brooke Epps as Parliamentarian Valerie Hutchinson will continue as Treasurer Thank you for volunteering your time and energy to the board!

Bridges / 6th Grade Voyages! This week our sixth grade students shared their Voyages with their families and community members. These were fantastic demonstrations of student learning! Thanks to all who attended and supported our students as they prepare for the transition to seventh grade!

New IA Advisor (grades 4-5) – Liz Maupin! My name is Liz Maupin, and I am excited to be a part of the IA team! Many of you know me as mom to three daughters who attend the Open School and wife to Steve, the IA band and orchestra teacher. I am currently the reading interventionist for the ELC and IA and am excited to move back in to the classroom! My teaching career spans over two decades, including many years as a classroom teacher, tutor, mentor, ski instructor and substitute teacher. I look forward to learning with the students at JCOS. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community!

website: www.jeffcoopen.org office 303 982-7045 attendance 303 982-7053 In This Edition Much Gratitude for the outgoing PTSO Board of Directors! Welcome to the new PTSO Board of Directors! New IA Advisor – Liz Maupin! Bridges / 6th Grade Voyages! Fall Ball – Silent Auction Event SAVE THE DATE! Join Musical Theater Club Wadsworth Update 05.14.17

IMPORTANT DATES Mon, May 15 ELC Teddy Bear “Overnight” Wed, May 17-Thu, May 18 3rd Gr Overnight: Mary, Ana, Molly, Jim Fri, May 19 Kindergarten Play 11:00 AM – Theatre Tue, May 23 Sixth Grade Continuation Ceremony 5:15-9:00 PM at Hearthstone Common House - 4700 W 37th Ave, Denver Wed, May 24 End of Year Picnic Thu, May 25 Last day of school–early release 1 PM Fri, May 26 HS Graduation 9 AM at Genesee Park Mon, May 29 Memorial Day

Join Musical Theater Club Join Musical Theater Club! We are seeking community members to be in a new Musical Theater Club! All members of the community (including all ages of students, parents, and teachers) are welcome to be a part of our merriment; however, this club will especially cater to younger students who might not have as many theatrical opportunities at the Open School. We will be meeting Tuesdays after school until 5:00 PM, snack will be provided. We will begin this spring and continue into next school year! Please contact either Michele Blanco or Gaetane Farshchi for an informational packet and participation- emergency contact form; also here  musical theater info and permission. We hope you can join us! [email protected]

Trip Dates Sat, May 6-Sun, May 21 Boundary Waters: Jacob, Nora, Dave, Jenny Fri, May 12-Sat, May 13 Advising Overnight at JCOS: Brandon Thu, May 11-Wed, May 17 Men’s Class to Moab: Benjamin, Dale Mon, May 15-Sun, May 21 Pine Ridge Trip to SD: Jeremy, Dylan Wed, May 17-Thu, May 18 Grade 3-Estes Park: Mary, Ana, Molly, Jim

Fall Ball – Silent Auction Event SAVE THE DATE! Hello JCOS Community, We are in the midst of planning our first Fall Ball - Silent Auction Event to be held at Clements Community Center in Lakewood, CO on Friday, October 27th, 2017. This will be a Halloween social event for parents and staff. Dress up is encouraged! After receiving input from administration regarding the needs of our school, we decided all profits from this event will help grow and maintain our Enrichment Programs at JCOS. Our goal is to raise $5,000. I know several schools that raise upwards of $50,000 every year! This is possible. Our monetary success will be contingent upon the success of our silent auction. Research shows the more quality items that we have, the more successful our auction will be. THIS IS HOW YOU CAN HELP! We need all artists, business owners, and crafts people to donate, and we need all parents to take a stack of solicitation letters and visit your favorite businesses! People are usually more than willing to donate. We just have to get the word out! Please see me or Aly Warren to drop off pledges from your business or services. Please see me to pick up solicitation letters. I will be at coffee and conversation each Friday until the end of school, as well as each day at pick up. Never at school? Email me. Can't start until summer? Email me then. And mark your calendar. It will be a screaming good time. You don't have to bid on item/s, you just have to have fun! Thank you in advance for your help in this effort! Janna Burnham [email protected] or call 678.372.8633