SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, May 19 – 5th Grade Picnic 12:00 to 3:00 PM @ Cherry Knolls Pool
Tuesday, May 20 – Field Day

Friday, May 23 – 5th Grade Walk at 1:45 PM

Friday, May 23 – LAST DAY OF SCOOL –Dismissal at 2:13 PM

PTO NEEDS YOU!!! Your PTO is still looking for volunteers to fill the position of PRESIDENT and TREASURER. Please consider serving the students, staff and parents of Sandburg in one of these positions! Contact Carrie Warren-Gully with any questions and of your excitement to serve at 303-488-2185 or carriewg@comcast.net.

Field Day: Just a reminder Field Day is just around the corner. The date of the event is Tuesday, May 20th (rain date is Wednesday, May 21st) and this year's theme is "Transformers"! Please have your child(ren) bring a water bottle, a jacket/sweatshirt if weather is cooler, sunscreen, and wear comfortable athletic shoes and clothes that can get wet, . It will make the day more enjoyable for them! We could use a few more volunteers; we know this is a busy time of the year and appreciate your help! Please e-mail/call with your availability ~ Julie Madden (303-753-0905); carmadden@msn.com) and Janet Cheever (303-779-0747); janetcheever@msn.com or you may go to the website and sign up to volunteer.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: Thank you Sandburg community! Sandburg came in 2nd in the state for the most plastic bags collected! WOW 850 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

It's Time To Order School Supplies For Next Year. The EduKit package is less expensive and is delivered to your child's classroom at Sneak-a-Peek. These must be ordered by May 23rd or on line by May 30th at www.edukitinc.com. For questions, please call Becky Dukart at 303-740-8250.!

OFFICE SUPPLIES THAT WALK: did you know that all the creativity of our elementary school makes us big users of all kinds of office supplies: #2 pencils (thousands! a year), postit notes (hundreds), scissors (dozens) and pencil sharpeners (yes, even these get used up) regularly disappear. If you are doing spring cleaning, picking up a few things for the teachers, or thinking about end of the year gifts...these things are always welcome and a big help. So bring in your new and used office supplies, and put them in the workroom, or give your teacher a jump on next year!

Would you like to be an inventor? Attend the Camp Invention program this summer and learn what it takes to make some of the most famous inventions in history. Invent a fantasy invention of your own! Camp Invention is going to be at Sandburg from June 2 – 6. Sign up with a friend before May 31 to each save $20 on your registration. Access more information at www.campinvention.org or e-mail sclark@lps.k12.co.us.

Library Books are Due: All student library books must be returned to our Sandburg library. All books were due last Monday, May 12. If the book is lost, payment is required. If you have any questions concerning your child’s library account, please contact Mrs. Tejan or Mrs. Mosley at stejan@lps.k12.co.us.

Lost and Found: One more week to look for that missing jacket or lunch box. All items left at school will be donated on May 27. Please check by the cafeteria for your lost item.

Have you moved or changed your phone number?: We will be mailing out information in August so please let the office know if you have moved or are planning to move during the summer.

Before and/or After School Day Care: Will you need before and/or after school care for your child next year? The Mountain Lion Club is now enrolling for Fall 08! Please call Loretta Collins at 303-347-4695 for information.

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Dear Sandburg Parents,

Thank you for a terrific year! You are great partners to us in this very important endeavor to educate your child and every child at Sandburg. Thank you for your persistence and patience in supporting your child at home with his/her homework and reading everyday. Thank you, also, for your many efforts to get your child to school on time everyday. And, thank you for your ongoing communication with your child’s teacher and me. We are better at what we do for all students because of your generous support.

Sandburg Elementary is a high achieving school because of the dedication and commitment of its staff and parents like you. You volunteer unconditionally of your time, your talents and your hard-earned resources. Your many hands and minds support students in all areas of learning from the classroom to the park to before-school book clubs. Because of your thousands of hours of involvement, our students enjoy our Ropes Course and Field Day events, and we celebrate as a community at the Fall Festival and Spring Art Show. We can’t thank you enough!

Plain and simple, Sandburg Elementary would not be the school of excellence it is without your generous financial support. Your contributions to PTO of $90,000 make it possible to provide the human resources necessary for additional reading/writing/math support to students and hands-on, real-world experiences through the sciences. Additionally, your giving makes it possible for our library-media centers to continue as a setting for collaborative teaching and enriched learning where students are using current media and technology. We couldn’t do it without you!

Summer is just days away. Keep your children reading! We want them to take dips in the pool, not dips in reading over the summer. I wish for you and your family a safe and fun-filled June, July and August. We will see you all at Sneak-a-Peek on Monday, August 18.

Thank you for everything!


Marj McDonald
Principal

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT 
May 23, 2008
We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

CHECK OUT THE LOST AND FOUND –
EVERYTHING WILL BE GONE ON MAY 27

Report Cards in Home Folder Today

Monday, August 18, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sneak-a-Peek
Tuesday, August, 19 – 1st Day of School 9:01 to 12:13
Tuesday, August, 26 Back to School Night 6:30 PM

It's time to order school supplies for next year. The EduKit package is less expensive and is delivered to your child's classroom at Sneak-a-Peek. You can also order online at www.edukitinc.com by May 31st and enter Sandburg Elementary in the find your school box. For questions, please call Becky Dukart at 303-740-8250.

School Supply List: Look for the 2008-2009 school supply list in your child’s home folder today.

Would you like to be an inventor? Attend the Camp Invention program this summer and learn what it takes to make some of the most famous inventions in history. Invent a fantasy invention of your own! Camp Invention is going to be at Sandburg from June 2 – 6. Sign up with a friend before May 31 to each save $20 on your registration. Access more information at www.campinvention.org or e-mail sclark@lps.k12.co.us.

Food Services: The Food Services Department of Littleton Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Services Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 1 to 18 years, without charge. Meals will be served from June 2nd to August 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Field Elementary, 5402 S. Sherman Way, Littleton CO 80121.

Have you moved or changed your phone number?: We will be mailing out information in August so please let the office know if you have moved or are planning to move during the summer.

Before and/or After School Day Care: Will you need before and/or after school care for your child next year? The Mountain Lion Club is now enrolling for Fall 08! Please call Loretta Collins at 303-347-4695 for information.

Keep Recycling Those Bags Over The Summer! And we’ll have a great start toward 1st place in 2008-2009.

Help Your Child Avoid the Summer Dip—Read Over the Summer! Need ideas? Check out our website starting in June for great summer resources and ideas.

3rd Grade Parents: Look for the CSAP Reading results in your child’s home folder today.

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents: Look for the MAP results in your child’s home folder today.

Summer Packet Mailing: Look for the Summer packet that will be mailed during August.

An Elementary Parent’s Guide to Child Safety and the Internet: 4th and 5th Grade parents look for the brochure in the home folder.

Staff Shares How They Used PLC Days This Year: See flyer in your child’s Friday folder.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!!


THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR
HELPING MAKE SANDBURG GREAT!

Thank You Teacher Appreciation Week Volunteers:

Theresa Conley,  Theresa Luci,  Meranie Skari,  Lara Kroha,  Kory Foa,  Jacquie Schultz,  Jen Freehling,  Laura Bakke,  Tanya Bartholomew,  Theresa Greichen,  Elly Conant,  Becki Robinette,   Deanna Hathorne,  Jennifer Colmenero,   and Alyssa Graham

Thank you to everyone that contributed food for the teachers’ luncheon and thanks to the room parents for their support and reminders to the students!

Thank You 5th Grade Picnic Volunteers:

Lynne Stempien,  Peggy Igoe,  Suzanne Unks,  Tish Lawler,  Becky Ray,  Lisa Cohorst,  Angie Salas, Beth Cooper,
Barb Richards,  Kim Samar, Jacquie Schultz,  Jenny Trask,  Christy Tew,  Laura Nuxoll,  Betsy Savarese,  Jean Haas,  Lizzy Cable,  Dana Smith,  Shelly Kraft,  Kelly Weaver,  Steven Newell,  Vickie Marquez,  Dawn Wesselman,
Jill Hecomovich,  Elly and Chad Conant, and  Lori and Mike Williams

A special thanks goes to Goldstar Sausage, and Walmart Sam’s Club for the delicious food donated.


Thank You Field Day Volunteers:

Paula Feight,  Melanie Cheney,  Alissa Graham,  Sara Albee,  Becky Dukart,  Davia Barber,  Bea Barnes,  Chad Conant, Ron Schulte,  Terry Salas,  Lindsey Collins, Toni Cox,  Val Cromar,  Jen Gosslin,  Tonya Holman,  Hollie Krell,  Lara Kroha,  Cassie Moreci,  Carol Cavazos,  Heather Lee,  Jerry Osborn,  Jennifer Muller,  Paula Travis,  Steve Luci,  Dale Schmidt,  Suzanne Unks,  Courtney Waugh,  Dawn Wesselman,  Angie Salas,  Christine Sweetland,  Theresa Luci,  Jane Asphaug,  Margie McCarthy,  Diane Vega,  Chris Bragg,  Cori Downs,  Nycki Heisler,  Marilyn Siebold,  Paula Feight,  Karla Goodhart, Mickey Hamilton,  Chas Degroot , Carol East,  Barb Richards,   Brooke Fox,  Meranie Skari,  Theresa Greichen,  Amy Odonio,  Marianne Curtis,  Jill Hecomovich,  Jen Freehling,  Deb Origer,  Lizzy Cable,  Ian Barber,  Leah Richards,  Don Kuroda,   Diane LeBlang,  and  Kim Samar – popsicle donation

THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR HAS BEEN A GREAT ONE! THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS AND STAFF FOR THE COUNTLESS HOURS OF VOLUNTEERING IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS! THANK YOU FROM YOUR PTO - ENJOY YOUR SUMMER AND SEE YOU IN THE FALL.

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Sunday, March 16 – Last day for Parent Survey!

March 17 through March 20 -CSAP Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

Tuesday, March 18 PTO Meeting 9:15 at the Knolls Club House

Wednesday, March 19 District Accountability Committee 6:30 PM - ESC

Parent Survey: Last Day for the Parent Survey will be Sunday, March 16! We want to hear from you! It’s quick and easy. Take the Parent Survey at school during Parent-Teacher Conferences or by going to our school website at http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net. Your feedback is important.

Parents of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders: The CSAP Assessment will be given to the third, fourth, and fifth graders beginning on March 10 and continuing through to March 20 from 9:30 to 11:00 and again in the afternoon from March 10 to March 12 for the fifth graders for Science. Be sure to have your students at school on time (9:01) and please avoid having appointments during testing hours. Students will not be called from their classrooms during the testing times and they will not be allowed to go to their classroom if they are late to school. Please have your children to school on time!

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 500 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Take the stress our of school supply shopping!: Order your EduKit’s school supply kit soon! Everything your student needs for the first day of school comes packaged in one box-all name brand supplies and a great value! Avoid the back–to-school shopping rush and running from store to store. Look for order forms coming home this spring.

Lost and Found: Check out the lost and found area near the cafeteria. All items will be picked up on March 20, just before Spring Break! Are you missing coats, gloves, hats, boots…..

Does the office have your correct home address or phone number? Call the office and let them know the changes.

Arapahoe High School 2008 Tennis Clinic: The Arapahoe High School girls' tennis team will be holding its annual, two-day or four-day, tennis skills clinic for all girls and boys, grades one through five, from Tuesday, May 27th through Friday May 30th, at the deKoevend tennis courts. The cost is $45 for two days and $80 for four days. This includes a snack each day and one tee shirt. The clinic runs from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. If you are interested, please pick up a registration form in the office or send an email to sstjohn504@yahoo.com.

Art Displayed: The following students have their art work displayed at the Curtis Center for the Month of March; Haleigh S., Rachel H., Kaelin U., Tina N., Kiah B., Jessa C (2H), Ella P., Mack Y., Christian B (4D), Heather S., Mick B., Julia K. (3M), Taylor M.(KB), Riley N. (2/3), Katie C. (4/5), Katelyn M.(4W), Olivia G.(2/3) and Beth W. Congratulations! Don’t forget to check out Mr. Curry’s web page.

Dancers for the show ROCK! Meet in the music room at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning for our first rehearsal. “Elvis”, please meet in the music room at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 - Spring Break

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT 

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 1 - CSSAC Meeting in the Library
Wednesday, April 2 Class Pictures
April 9 – Late Start 11:01 AM

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 600 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Arapahoe High School 2008 Tennis Clinic: The Arapahoe High School girls' tennis team will be holding its annual, two-day or four-day, tennis skills clinic for all girls and boys, grades one through five, from Tuesday, May 27th through Friday May 30th, at the deKoevend tennis courts. The cost is $45 for two days and $80 for four days. The clinic runs from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. If you are interested, please send an email to sstjohn504@yahoo.com.

ALL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS: Your speaking lines for our show ROCK must be memorized by the Monday after Spring Break. We will be “testing” your memory during that first week back, and it is your responsibility to know them. If you have props to be used in the show, please bring them to Mrs. Fincham ASAP.

Extra Mark Ludy Books for Sale: The library has several autographed copies of Mark Ludy books to sell. Each book has Mr. Ludy’s signature and pen sketch on the title page. If interested, please contact Sally Tejan stejan@lps.k12.co.us by Thursday, April 3. All titles are available except The Flower Man which is on backorder.

Mountain Lion Club: The Sandburg Mountain Lion Club is now enrolling for the Summer 2008 program. Spaces are limited. To receive an information packet, please call 303-347-4695.

Be sure to say hello to our new custodian Mr. Rich: Sandburg is sorry to have Mr. Woody leave to attend a new position. Welcome Mr. Rich and say hello to him when you see him. Check out his information on our website.

Spring into a Favorite Book! Scoop up a good story, Scoop up a treat! Select a book to read over Spring Break- one you’ve not read before! Enjoy the story! Complete the Response Sheet found on our website. Give the Front Page and the Response Sheet to Mrs. Tejan by Tues. April 1. Join Mrs. Tejan for Ice Cream in the library on Friday, April 4 after students have eaten their lunch.

Art Start: We are in need of volunteers for Art Start in Mrs. Bast and Mrs. Sheftel’s classrooms for Friday, April 4th. Please call Tish Lawler at 303-771-4307 for details.

Request for Placement: If you need to share information for next year please fill out the “Request for Placement for the 2008-2009 School Year” form that is found in the office. The form is due back by April 25.

Parents of 5th graders: April 3rd all 5th graders will attend Newton for a music concert. All students who want to play an instrument must attend an Instrumental Music screening. The dates are Monday, April 7 at 6:00 pm at Newton Middle School, or Euclid on April 9, or Goddard on April 17. See flyer in this week’s home folder. See website for timeline.

Class Pictures Wednesday, April 2: See flyer in today’s home folder. Tuesday and Thursday preschoolers’ class pictures will be on Thursday, April 3.

District Facility Use Task Force Update: Check out the web site under news/district news for more information.

Does your child have Summer Plans?: Sign up your for the new “Imagine Program” by March 31 to save $20 on registration for Camp Invention that will take place at Sandburg on June 2nd through 6th from 9 to 3:30. See flyer that went home last week or visit www.campinvention.org.

Sandburg Best Buy Shopping Day: Check Friday Folder for coupon, date (March 29), time (8:00 – 10:00 a.m.) and reason (Sandburg Center for the Science awarded a $2,000 Best Buy grant). 


Wednesday, April 9 – Late Start 11:01 AM

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, April 9 – Late Start 11:01 AM


Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: WOW 700 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Arapahoe High School 2008 Tennis Clinic: The Arapahoe High School girls' tennis team will be holding its annual, two-day or four-day, tennis skills clinic for all girls and boys, grades one through five, from Tuesday, May 27th through Friday May 30th, at the deKoevend tennis courts. The cost is $45 for two days and $80 for four days. The clinic runs from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. If you are interested, please send an email to sstjohn504@yahoo.com.

Mountain Lion Club: The Sandburg Mountain Lion Club is now enrolling for the summer 2008 program. Spaces are limited. To receive an information packet, please call 303-347-4695.

Request for Placement: If you need to share information for next year please fill out the “Request for Placement for the 2008-2009 School Year” form that is found in the office. The form is due back by April 25.

Parents of 5th Graders: All students who want to play an instrument must attend an Instrumental Music screening. The dates are Monday, April 7 at 6:00 pm at Newton Middle School, or Euclid on April 9, or Goddard on April 17.

Attention Parents of 5th Graders Going to Powell: We look forward to having your student at Powell next year; our Counseling Office is busy with preparations for your student. In an effort to communicate effectively with you, please consult the Powell Webpage often over the next few months for up to date information pertaining to Incoming Sixth Graders. You can find this pertinent information located under the “News/Announcements” page, “Monthly Newsletters”. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact Christy Cassidy at 303 347-7952 for more information.

Thursday, April 10th for 5th Graders:
Counselors from Newton and Powell will visit with the 5th graders at Sandburg. Watch for registration cards coming home next week.
Powell Parent’s Orientation Night 6:00 pm in the Cafetorium
Newton Night of Knights 6:15 pm

District Facility Use Task Force Update: Check out the web site under news/district news for more information.

Special Price Extended to April 11--Does your child have Summer Plans?: Sign up your for the new “Imagine Program” by April 11 to save $20 on registration for Camp Invention that will take place at Sandburg on June 2nd through 6th from 9 to 3:30. Visit www.campinvention.org. for more information or call Sue Clark at 303-347-4675.

For Gifted and Talented parents: Dr. Barbara Kerr will be presenting from her body of work related to gender issues associated with counseling talented and creative at risk girls and boys, as well as current research conducted on optimal human development on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at The Westin Westminster at 7 p.m. Registrations are accepted until 4-16. See Gifted on our website for more information.

BOX TOPS 4 EDUCATION: Yes, we are still collecting box tops. Clip and save box tops from General Mills products including Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Zip Lock, Kleenex and more. Drop the box tops in the top drawer of the collection center in the front lobby. It's easy!

Cub Scout Pack 559 Plant Sale: Order forms are available in the office or call Vickie Marquez at 303-224-9223.


Wednesday, April 9 - Late Start – 11:01 AM

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, April 21 through May 5 MAP Assessment for 2nd through 5th Grades
Thursday, April 24 Spring Art Show 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 24 Kindergarten Round-Up 5:30 PM
Friday, April 25 – Early Release Day 1:03 PM
Monday, April 28 – Teacher In-Service - NO SCHOOL

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: WOW 750 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Mountain Lion Club: SACC Mountain Lion Club is still accepting registration for our summer program and information for the "Friday Only Program" is now available. If you are interested please call our office and information will be sent to you. 303-347-4695.

Request for Placement: If you need to share information for next year please fill out the “Request for Placement for the 2008-2009 School Year” form that is found in the office. The form is due back by April 25.

Does your child have Summer Plans?: Sign up with a buddy and get $20 off of each registration for Camp Invention that will take place at Sandburg on June 2nd through 6th from 9 to 3:30.. They must sign up together. Visit www.campinvention.org. for more information or call Sue Clark at 303-347-4675.

PTO NEEDS YOU! We are looking for volunteers to fill the following PTO leadership positions: President, Treasurer co-chair, and many special event chair positions. Contact Carrie Warren-Gully at 303-488-2185 or carriewg@comcast.net for more information.

You Are Invited to Join Your PTO for an Open House: On Tuesday, April 22 from 9:15 to 11:00 AM or 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the home of Carrie Warren-Gully, 7009 S Steele Street. You are invited to learn how to get involved with a wonderful group of volunteers that make Sandburg Great!

Don’t Forget the Cub Scout Pack 559 Plant Sale and clean up day: Order forms for the plant sale are available in the office or call Vickie Marquez at 303-224-9223. Mark your calendar and join the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts for our Spring Clean-Up Day, May 10th from 10 to 2.

A Message from the Cafeteria: Beginning May 1st, absolutely no lunch charges will be allowed.

CSSAC Applications: Are you interested in volunteering at Sandburg and would like to serve on the accountability committee? Look for the CSSAC application in home folder. The applications are due by Friday, April 25th to the office. Ballot election will be the first week in May.

LPS Facility Use Task Force to Host Public Forum May 5: The Littleton Public Schools Facility Use Task Force is hosting its first public forum to gain community insight and information regarding the efficiency and instructional integrity of how district facilities are currently used. The forum will be held: Monday, May 5, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Education Services Center, 5776 S. Crocker Street. Check out the web site for more information.

Used Books Needed: If you are looking for a great home for your extra children's and adult's books, bring them on in to Sandburg! The books will be distributed to needy kids around Denver (Stout Street Clinic, The Gathering Place and various inner city clinics). A collection bin will be in the Sandburg foyer for the remainder of the school year. Questions? Call Janna Petrie: 303-906-8559

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 through 9: Watch for flyer coming home soon!

Friday, April 25-Early Release 1:03 PM
Monday, April 28 – NON STUDENT DAY

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT 

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, April 21 through May 5 MAP Assessment for 2nd through 5th Grades
Monday, April 28 – Teacher In-Service - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 29 & Wednesday, April 30 - 2nd Grade Writing Assessments
Monday, April 28 through May 2-National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Tuesday, April 29-Volunteer light dinner 6:00-7:00 PM and PTO Meeting -7:00-8:30 PM

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: WOW 775 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Mountain Lion Club: SACC Mountain Lion Club is still accepting registration for our summer program and information for the "Friday Only Program" is now available. If you are interested please call our office and information will be sent to you. 303-347-4695.

Annual NikeTown Run or Walk: Our school is forming a team to run or walk in the 3rd Annual Nike 5K for Kids on Sunday, May 4th at 8:00 a.m. at NikeTown Denver. Information was sent out two weeks ago. If you are still interested, please register online at www.nike5kforkids.com by April 25th or in person at NikeTown by May 3rd.

PTO NEEDS YOU! We are looking for volunteers to fill the following PTO leadership positions: President, President Elect, office/staff support, and many special event chair positions. Contact Carrie Warren-Gully at 303-488-2185 or carriewg@comcast.net for more information.

Don’t Forget the Cub Scout Pack 559 Plant Sale and clean up day: Order forms for the plant sale are available in the office or call Vickie Marquez at 303-224-9223. Last day to turn in is Monday, April 28. Mark your calendar and join the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts for our Spring Clean-Up Day, May 10th from 10 to 2.

A Message from the Cafeteria: Beginning May 1st, absolutely no lunch charges will be allowed.

CSSAC Applications: Are you interested in volunteering at Sandburg and would like to serve on the accountability committee? CSSAC applications were in last week’s home folder. Check with the office if you need an application. The applications are due by Wednesday, April 30th to the office. Ballot election will be the first week in May.

LPS Facility Use Task Force to Host Public Forum May 5: The Littleton Public Schools Facility Use Task Force is hosting its first public forum to gain community insight and information regarding the efficiency and instructional integrity of how district facilities are currently used. The forum will be held: Monday, May 5, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Education Services Center, 5776 S. Crocker Street. Check out the web site for more information.

Used Books Needed: If you are looking for a great home for your extra children's and adult's books, bring them on in to Sandburg! The books will be distributed to needy kids around Denver (Stout Street Clinic, The Gathering Place and various inner city clinics). A collection bin will be in the Sandburg foyer for the remainder of the school year. Questions? Call Janna Petrie: 303-906-8559

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 through 9: Look for flyer coming home in home folder today!

Does your child like Science? How about Camp Invention? Sign up with a buddy and get $20 off of each registration for Camp Invention that will take place at Sandburg on June 2nd through 6th from 9 to 3:30.. They must sign up together. Visit www.campinvention.org. for more information or call Sue Clark at 303-347-4675.

District Math Olympiad: Carson C., Nathan L., Jessa B., Mitch F., Baergen S., and Cole W. will be representing Sandburg at the LPS District Math Olympiad Competition on April 30th at the Educational Services Center. Fourth graders will compete in the morning, and fifth graders will compete in the afternoon. Good luck!

Monday, April 28 – NON STUDENT DAY

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT 

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, April 21 through May 5 MAP Assessment for 2nd through 5th Grades
Monday, May 5 through May 9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 5th - LPS Facility Use Task Force to Host Public Forum @ ESC 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 6, 5th Grade Visit to Powell 9:15 to 11:00
Saturday, May 10th Plant Sale and Spring Clean Up – 10:00 to 2:00

PTO NEEDS YOU!!! Your PTO is still looking for volunteers to fill the position of PRESIDENT and TREASURER. Please consider serving the students, staff and parents of Sandburg in one of these positions! Contact Carrie Warren-Gully with any questions and of your excitement to serve at 303-488-2185 or carriewg@comcast.net

Please Join Your PTO for a Spring Brunch: May 15th the PTO will host a spring crossover brunch to say thank you to all the current volunteers and welcome all the new volunteers. The potluck brunch will be hosted by Hollie Krell at her home and will start at 9:15. All parents and volunteers are welcome to join us. Please RSVP to Hollie at HollieKrell@comcast.net

With the warmer weather, it is a good time to remind students of our dress code.
 No spaghetti straps -- please wear a shirt over or under tops with spaghetti straps
 No muscle shirts – please wear a shirt over or under shirts with large arm openings
 Proper shoes must be worn for PE – flip flops and Crocs increase ankle sprains and accidents on the playground

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: WOW 800 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Annual NikeTown Run or Walk: Don’t forget the NikeTown Run or Walk on Sunday, May 4th at NikeTown Denver. You may still register on line through May 3rd.

It's Time To Order School Supplies For Next Year: The EduKit package is less expensive and is delivered to your child's classroom at Sneak-a-Peek. EduKits order forms were sent home earlier. See the office if you need a form. These must be ordered by May 23rd or on line by May 30th at www.edukitinc.com. For questions, please call Becky Dukart at 303-740-8250.

CSSAC Ballot: We are in need of 3 new parent members to serve on our accountability committee. Please write in your nominations on the ballot found in your child’s home folder today. These are to be turned in by Friday, May 9th.

LPS Facility Use Task Force to Host Public Forum May 5: The Littleton Public Schools Facility Use Task Force is hosting its first public forum to gain community insight and information regarding the efficiency and instructional integrity of how district facilities are currently used. The forum will be held: Monday, May 5, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Education Services Center, 5776 S. Crocker Street. Check out the web site for more information.

Does Your Child Like Science? How About Camp Invention? Sign up with a buddy and get $20 off of each registration for Camp Invention that will take place at Sandburg on June 2nd through 6th from 9 to 3:30. They must sign up together by May 31st. Look for the flyer in this week’s home folder! Visit www.campinvention.org. for more information or call Sue Clark at 303-347-4675.

We Couldn’t Be Prouder!! District Math Olympiads: Carson C., Nathan L., and Jessa B., took 1st place in the district math Olympiad and Mitch F., Baergen S., and Cole W. tied for 4th place. Congratulations!!!

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Saturday, May 10th Plant Sale and Spring Clean Up – 10:00 to 2:00
Monday, May 12, Instrument Concert at Lenski 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 13, Choir Concert (Gym) 6:30 PM

PTO NEEDS YOU!!! Your PTO is still looking for volunteers to fill the position of PRESIDENT and TREASURER. Please consider serving the students, staff and parents of Sandburg in one of these positions! Contact Carrie Warren-Gully with any questions and of your excitement to serve at 303-488-2185 or carriewg@comcast.net

Please Join Your PTO for a Spring Brunch: May 15th the PTO will host a spring crossover brunch to say thank you to all the current volunteers and welcome all the new volunteers. The potluck brunch will be hosted by Hollie Krell at her home and will start at 9:15. All parents and volunteers are welcome to join us. Please RSVP to Hollie at HollieKrell@comcast.net

Volunteers For Field Day are Needed: Field Day is just around the corner. This year's theme is "Transformers" so we need 55 volunteers to come help transform Cherry Knolls Park into a fun zone for our kids! The date of the event is Tuesday, May 20th (rain date is Wednesday, May 21st). Specifically, we need help running the games; there's a morning shift (9 am to 12 pm) and afternoon shift (12 pm to 3:30 pm). Once we receive commitments, we will assign which game we need your help with. We know this is a busy time of the year and appreciate your help!!! Please e-mail us or call with your availability ~ Julie Madden (303-753-0905); carmadden@msn.com) and Janet Cheever (303-779-0747); janetcheever@msn.com)

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: WOW 825 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Parents of 5th Graders Attending Newton Next Year: Parents go to Newton’s website: http://www.newton.littletonpublicschools.net/. Then click on the tab on the top right side labeled “for Parents”. Then scroll down to Night of Knights where you will find both the presentation notes and a link to the video that was shown and the answers to the questions posed on the comment cards.

It's Time To Order School Supplies For Next Year. The EduKit package is less expensive and is delivered to your child's classroom at Sneak-a-Peek. Look for the EduKits order forms in this week’s home folder. These must be ordered by May 23rd or on line by May 30th at www.edukitinc.com. For questions, please call Becky Dukart at 303-740-8250.

Does Your Child Like Science? How About Camp Invention? Sign up with a buddy and get $20 off of each registration for Camp Invention that will take place at Sandburg on June 2nd through 6th from 9 to 3:30. They must sign up together by May 31st. Look for the flyer in this week’s home folder! Visit www.campinvention.org. for more information or call Sue Clark at 303-347-4675.

Thank You Library Volunteers: A special thank you from Mrs. Tejan and Mrs. Mosley to all our wonderful library volunteers! We appreciate the time and support you give to our Sandburg Library. We hope you will volunteer again next year! Our tulip gifts were supplied by Katie Esseveld, a former Sandburg parent and library volunteer. Katie’s family business is Swart and Company, Exporters of Quality Flower Bulbs since 1935. Thank you, Katie, the tulips are beautiful!

OFFICE SUPPLIES THAT WALK: did you know that all the creativity of our elementary school makes us big users of all kinds of office supplies: #2 pencils (thousands! a year), postit notes (hundreds), scissors (dozens) and pencil sharpeners (yes, even these get used up) regularly disappear. If you are doing spring cleaning, picking up a few things for the teachers, or thinking about end of the year gifts...these things are always welcome and a big help. So bring in your new and used office supplies, and put them in the workroom, or give your teacher a jump on next year!

Spring Clean Up Day: Saturday May 10, from 10:00 to 2:00. Bring along your garden tools such as: gloves, rakes, and shovels, and join the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts clean up the school grounds.

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Tuesday, January 29, Kindergarten and Preschool Information Night 6:30 PM
Thursday, January 31-100th Day

Bus Lane and Crosswalks: Please DO NOT park in the bus lane (see posted sign and yellow curb) or on the crosswalks (several along Elizabeth and Columbine).

Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Dinner and Auction (Feb. 22nd) Please look for your invitation in today's home folder. Be one of the first 15 paid responses, and receive 2 free tickets to invite guests from outside of the Sandburg community. Thank you to our corporate sponsors: Alberta Development Partners (Streets of Southglenn), Legacy Dental Group, Colorado Surgical Arts, and Conrad W. Steller, II Real Estate. Together they have donated $2500 towards the 2008 Auction. For more information on corporate sponsorships contact Julie Madden at 303.753.0905.

Don't forget to get your family donations to the auction turned in! You still have time to ask friends, family and neighbors about items they might have available to donate. Contact Vickie Marquez at vickie3500@yahoo.com or Michelle Redfearn at redfearn8063@msn.com if you have any questions.

Inkjet Cartridges and Cell Phones: For a free and easy way to support learning at Sandburg, we are collecting used inkjet cartridges and cell phones. We receive $1.00 per cartridge/cell phone! Drop them off in Sandburg’s office.

Kindergarten and Preschool Information Night: The information night for the incoming Kindergarten and Preschool parents will be on Tuesday January 29th at 6:30 p.m. This is a meeting where parents can meet the teachers, learn about the programs offered at Sandburg, and hear what a day looks like as a kindergartner or a preschooler.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 175 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

Sandburg’s Choir: Students, if you forgot to tell Mrs. Fincham that you are interested in singing in the new Sandburg choir, please let her know immediately. Practices begin on Friday, February 1st, and she needs to know by then!

Refrigerator Needed in the SACC Program: If you have a used, but in good condition, refrigerator that you no longer need, the SACC program could use one. Call Loretta Collins at 303-347-4695. Thank you.

Spelling Bee: Congratulations to approximately 70 students who participated in the Sandburg Written Spelling Bee this past Wednesday. Those who are moving on to the Sandburg Oral Spelling Bee next Wednesday are: Mick B., Alex B., Alicia C., Audrey H., Erin K., Teagan M., Andrew N., Arthur M., Ian P., Colleen R., Ellen S., Baergen S., Heidi S., and Cole W. We look forward to another exciting Sandburg Spelling Bee in the library at 9:30 on Jan. 30th.

Enrichment Classes: We are still accepting the registration forms for Clay, Create Art, Chess, Show Stoppers, Junior Great Books and Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.

JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS: Last chance signups are due today. If you forgot, you can still hand them in on Monday, 1/28. Kindergarten and First Grade Parents: you can sign your child up even if they can't read independently. They are great stories for you and your child to read together. Call Lynne Stempien with questions 720-529-3774.

Library Volunteer Needed: We need a volunteer to help with check in and check out at the library every other Thursday between 11:30 and 1:00 pm. Mrs. Jiskra and Mrs. James’ classes are in the library during this time. Call Sara Albee at 303-850-7489 if you are interested.

Wednesday, February 6 - Next Late Start Day-11:01 AM

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Kindergarten & Preschool Registration:
Monday, February 4 - 9:00-3:45 & 6:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, February 5 - 9:00-3:45

Wednesday, February 6 Late Start Day 11:01 AM
Friday, February 15 – Early Release 1:03 PM

Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Dinner and Auction (Feb. 22nd): Don’t forget to turn in your invitation to the auction. You won’t want to miss this fun filled evening, and a chance to be the top bidder for a tropical vacation to the Island of Roatan in Honduras. Thank you to two additional corporate sponsors: Goldstar Sausage and Bev Groth Realty. To date our sponsors have donated $3250 towards the 2008 Auction. For more information on corporate sponsorships contact Julie Madden at 303.753.0905.

It Is Not Too Late To Turn in Your Family Donations to the Auction! You still have time to ask friends, family and neighbors about items they might have available to donate. Contact Vickie Marquez at vickie3500@yahoo.com or Michelle Redfearn at redfearn8063@msn.com if you have any questions.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 195 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

Library Volunteer Needed: We need a volunteer to help out at the library every other Thursday between 11:30 and 1:00 pm. Mrs. Jiskra and Mrs. James’ classes are in the library during this time. Call Sara Albee at 303-850-7489 if you are interested.

Spelling Bee: After some heated spelling, Erin K. took first place, Baergen S. placed 2nd, Colleen R. earned third place, while Heidi S. and Teagan M. tied at fourth place. The top three spellers will now progress to the Littleton Public School District Written Spelling Bee. The District Oral Bee will be at 3 p.m. on Wed., March 5th at Powell Middle School. Check out our website for more information.

Results of the Chess Tournament in December: Sandburg had a number of participants in the Littleton Public School District Chess Tournament last month: Mick B., Alex B, Katie Burns, Cristian M., Hunter K., Dylan K., Robin K., and Ethan M. Ethan M. took 2nd place in 2nd grade, while Mick and Robin placed in 6th and 7th place for 4th grade. Congratulations! The next district-wide contest will be next December. Thank you all! You did GREAT.

ART START:!! We are in desperate need of volunteers for Art Start for Feb 8th in the following classes: Smith, Bast, Egan, Williamson, Truman, and Reck-Merkel. Unfortunately we cannot present the program in the classrooms that we do not have volunteers for. Please call Tish Lawler at 303-771-4307 if you can help out. Thank you!

Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Monitors are Needed by the LPS District: If you have replaced your computer monitors and do not know what to do with them the district has use for them. You may drop them off at the office.

PTO Snippets: If you did not receive the PTO Snippets this week via email please log on to PTOmanager.com and update your email or email your correct address to holliekrell@comcast.net. Thank you.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Baby Food Jars are Needed: Keep saving those baby food jars for Mr. Curry.

Wednesday, February 6 - Next Late Start Day-11:01 AM

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 15 – Early Release 1:03 PM

Monday, February 18 – President’s Day – No School

Wednesday, Feb. 20, District Accountability Committee ESC 7:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday February 20 & 21 - 3rd Grade CSAP-Reading

Looking for a fun night out with your sweetheart -- RSVP for the Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Dinner and Auction (Feb. 22). Come and enjoy dinner, drinks, music and dancing, and have fun bidding on future date night ideas, a romantic getaway, original art work by Sandburg parents and relatives, or most importantly that adorable one of a kind masterpiece that your son or daughter created with their class.

Spend Time With Your Favorite Teacher: We will start selling Teacher Raffle Tickets the night of the Auction, February 22, and will continue until February 29. Tickets will be sold during lunch for students to purchase at $1.00 a ticket.

Classroom Projects on Display in the School Lobby: Come to see what our favorite student artists have come together to design. These wonderful projects will be part of our live auction on Friday, February 22.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 210 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

Parents of Third Graders: The Reading CSAP Assessment will be given on February 20 and 21. 9:30 to 11:00. Be sure to have your students at school on time 9:01 and please avoid having appointments during testing hours. Students will not be called from their classrooms during the testing times.

Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Monitors are Needed by the LPS District: If you have replaced your computer monitors and do not know what to do with them the district has use for them. You may drop them off at the office.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Baby Food Jars are Needed: Keep saving those baby food jars for Mr. Curry. Baby food jars are something that he needs throughout the school year.

Sandburg is excited to host author and illustrator Mark Ludy: On Thursday, February 28, 2008 Mark Ludy, a former Sandburg student, will be here at Sandburg! Book order information will be in your child’s home folder next week.

Safe Streets & Crosswalks: ALWAYS drive slowly, park, and observe traffic laws with children in mind.

Be an inventor this summer! Sign up for an exciting, educational hands-on-science camp, happening here at Sandburg. Camp will be June 2-6, 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Visit the website: www.campinvention,.org to sign up.

Parents of 5th Graders going to Powell Middle School Next Year: There will be a tour on February 20, at 9:30. Call Christy Cassidy at 303.347.7989 to make a reservation.

Friday, February 15 Early Release 1:03 PM

Wednesday, February 27 - Next Late Start Day-11:01 AM

Sandi's Snippets

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, February 18 – President’s Day – No School
Wednesday, Feb. 20, District Accountability Committee ESC 7:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday February 20 & 21 - 3rd Grade CSAP-Reading
Friday, February 22- The Kids at he Heart of Sandburg Auction
Wednesday, February 27 Late Start Day 11:01 AM
Friday, February 29 – Report Cards Home

The Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Auction is just around the corner on February 22: Check out the fantastic list of Auction items in today’s home folder and don’t forget to send in your RSVP. Questions about absentee bids? Contact Michelle Redfearn at 720.283.7071 or Vickie Marquez at 303.224.9223.

Spend Time With Your Favorite Teacher: We will start selling Teacher Raffle Tickets the night of the Auction, February 22, and will continue until February 29. Tickets will be sold during lunch for students to purchase at $1.00 a ticket.

Teacher Raffle Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help sell raffle tickets during lunch February 25 -28. Interested, please call Carrie Larson at 303-756-9168.

Classroom Projects on Display in the School Lobby: Come to see what our favorite student artists have come together to design. These wonderful projects will be part of our live auction on Friday, February 22.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 338 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

Parents of Third Graders: The Reading CSAP Assessment will be given on February 20 and 21. 9:30 to 11:00. Be sure to have your students at school on time 9:01 and please avoid having appointments during testing hours. Students will not be called from their classrooms during the testing times.

Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Sandburg is excited to host author and illustrator Mark Ludy: On Thursday, February 28, 2008 Mark Ludy, a former Sandburg student, will be here at Sandburg! Book order information will be in your child’s home folder next week.

JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS have arrived! If you signed your child up for this awesome book club, your child should have brought their new book home this week. The leaders will plan for the first meeting soon. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Stempien at 720-529-3774.

Be an inventor this summer! Sign up for an exciting, educational hands-on-science camp, happening here at Sandburg. Camp will be June 2-6, 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Visit the website: www.campinvention,.org to sign up.

Parents of 5th Graders going to Powell Middle School Next Year: There will be a tour on February 20, at 9:30. Call Christy Cassidy at 303.347.7989 to make a reservation.

Congratulations goes to Rose Woods!: She has been inducted into the Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented and Creative.

Wednesday, February 27 - Next Late Start Day-11:01 AM 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR
HELPING MAKE SANDBURG GREAT!

Thank You Heart Run Volunteers:
Holly Huff Kelly Weaver Jill Hecomovich Bonnie Bensen
Bea Barnes Jenny Egleman Emily Jones Angie Salas Karla Goodhart Meranie Skari Jason Collins Theresa Greichen Beth Jackson Rachel Wikowsky Barb Richards Suzanne Unks Terry Salas Andy Zoutte Sara Albee Jerry Osborn Jacquie Schultz Jamie Spence Robin Loughran


Thank You Art Start Volunteers:
Danielle Solomine Meranie Skari April Pangburn Jen Freeling Paula Travis Mary Sue Johnson Lisa Arnold Jill Mathais Dawn Wesselman Julie Balch Shonni Zelaya Jerry Osborn Jan Slotboth Martha Blank Jeanie Marizza Lara Kroha Tracey Hansen Greg Smith Shawn Merkle Tanya Bartholomew Lynne Stempien Michael Morris Peter Albani Paul Unks

Thank You Gift Wrap Sale Volunteers:
Julie Highsmith Kory Foa Todd Robbins Christine Sweetland
Jennifer Mochwart Julie Vincelette Jill Hecomovich Tracey Hansen
Valerie Graham Cynthia Hinckley Emily Robbins Lynne Stempien
Theresa Luci Leah Richards Emily Jones Terri Kristopeit
Cynthia and Bryan Hincley for donating 4 massages from Massage Envy!

Thank You Room Parents for hosting the Halloween and Valentine Day Parties:
Sara Albee Laura Bakke Tanya Bartholomew Susie Burgdoff
Lizzy Cable Janet Cheever Kirsten Dehmlow Bonnie Dodd-Bensen
Koreen Foa Jennifer Freehling Alissa Graham Theresa Greichen
Tracey Hansen Deanna Hathorne Jill Hecomovich Julie Kellogg
Carrie Larson Julie Madden Vickie Marquez Jill Matthias
Jennifer Mochwart Kassie Moreci Jennifer Muller Laura Parsons
Angie Salas Meranie Skari Jan Sloboth Patty Smith
Paula Travis Lori Vogel

Thank You Ropes Course and Climbing Wall Volunteers:
Barb Richards David Savarese Chris Bragg Nancy Brumley
Suzanne Unks Greg Smith Paul Hecomovich Adam Trask
Diane LeBlang Matt Krell Hollie Krell Theresa Greichen
Alyssa Graham Kassi Moreci Meagan Schreiber Lizzy Cable
Lindsey Collins John Tice Tracey Hansen Dale Schmidt
Amy Flanagan Leslie Smith Marianne Curtis Angie Salas
Ted Mochwart Mike Morris Terri Kristopeit Tara Larson
Cindy Helms Mike Smith Beth Cooper John Hartman
Andrea Green Meaghan Burns Christine Glidden Lynne Stempien
Julie Highsmith Bryan Hinckley Cynthia Hinckley Steve Parsons
Mary Flynn Vickie Marque Dawn Wesselman Debbie Origer
Lara Kroha Booke Fox Laura Bakke Carrie Porter
Julie Kellogg Andy Zoutte Emily Jones Sara Albee
Karen Dunahay Christine Sweetland Karla Goodhart

Thank You Junior Great Books Volunteers:
Lynne Stempien Ginny Mayers Emily jones, Jerry Osborn
DawnSchulte Tanya Bartholomew


Thank You Survey Committee Volunteers:
Jen Muller Christine Sweetland Beth Cooper Barb Richards
Linda Sweet

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 22- The Kids at The Heart of Sandburg Auction

Wednesday, February 27 Late Start Day 11:01 AM

Thursday, February 28- Mark Ludy to Sandburg

Friday, February 29 – Report Cards Home

The Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Auction is Friday, February 22

Spend Time With Your Favorite Teacher: We will start selling Teacher Raffle Tickets the night of the Auction, February 22, and will continue until February 29. Tickets will be sold during lunch for students to purchase at $1.00 a ticket.

Teacher Raffle Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help sell raffle tickets during lunch February 25 - 28.Interested, please call Carrie Larson at 303-756-9168.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 330 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!


Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Be an inventor this summer! Sign up for an exciting, new educational hands-on-science camp, The Imagine Program happening here at Sandburg. Camp will be June 2-6, 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. If you register before March 31st receive $20.00 off the base price. Visit the website: www.campinvention.org to sign up.

The Downtown Littleton Merchant’s Art Show: Congratulations to Colleen R. and David H. (5M), Addie B (5P), Emily H. (5D) and Haleigh S (4K) for being in this fun and high quality art show, Feb. 11 to 24. See the art website for details.

Thursday, February 28-Mark Ludy Author and illustrator for the Day: Thank you PTO for helping sponsor Mark Ludy, a former Sandburg student, to come to Sandburg for a day. There will be books on sale on Thursday if you have not purchased one.

Parents of 5th Grade: Newton Middle School will hold an Instrumental Music information, screening, and rental night for those 5th grade students interested in participating in 6th grade band or orchestra for the 2008-09 school year. This will take place on Monday, April 7th in the Newton Middle School music rooms and cafeteria from 6:00-7:30 PM. It is required that all 5th grade students wishing to participate in middle school band or orchestra attend one of these sessions. If you are not able to attend the screening session on April 7th, there will also be sessions at Powell Middle School (March 3), Euclid Middle School (April 9), and Goddard Middle School (April 17). You will be able to play and rent the instruments at these sessions as well. All of these sessions begin at 6:00 PM. Please visit our website for more information http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net.

Baby Food Jars are Needed: Keep saving those baby food jars for Mr. Curry. Baby food jars are something that he needs throughout the school year. Thanks to all of you who have donated the jars!


Wednesday, February 27 - Next Late Start Day-11:01 AM

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 29 – Look for Report Cards Today

Wednesday, March 5- Parent/Teacher Conferences Preschool Only NO SCHOOL

Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL
March 10 through March 20 -CSAP Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

Parent Survey: We want to hear from you! It’s quick and easy. Take the Parent Survey at school during Parent-Teacher Conferences or by going to our school website at http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net. Your feedback is important. Please respond by March 14.

Parents of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders: The CSAP Assessment will be given to the third, fourth, and fifth graders beginning on March 10 and continuing through to March 20 from 9:30 to 11:00 and again in the afternoon from March 10 to March 12 for the fifth graders for Science. Be sure to have your students at school on time (9:01) and please avoid having appointments during testing hours. Students will not be called from their classrooms during the testing times.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 320 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Dr. Jim Delisle, author of 14 books on various gifted issues: He will be presenting on “Underachievement and the Quest for Dignity” from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on Mar. 3rd in the Board Room at the Educational Services Center on 5776 S. Crocker Street. Space is limited. If you would like to attend you must contact Carole Hough, at 303-347-3473 to register. More details can be found on the Sandburg website under “Gifted.” If you have any other questions please contact Melinda Ness, LPS Coordinator for Gifted and Talented, at 303-347-3477

LPS District Oral Bee: Erin K., Baergen S., and Colleen R. participated in the LPS District Written Spelling Bee. Congratulations to all of them for representing Sandburg so well. On March 5th, Erin and Colleen R. will participate in the LPS District Oral Bee to represent Sandburg once again. Good luck!

Parents of 5th Grade: Newton Middle School will hold an Instrumental Music information, screening, and rental night for those 5th grade students interested in participating in 6th grade band or orchestra for the 2008-09 school year. This will take place on Monday, April 7th in the Newton Middle School music rooms and cafeteria from 6:00-7:30 PM. It is required that all 5th grade students wishing to participate in middle school band or orchestra attend one of these sessions. If you are not able to attend the screening session on April 7th, there will also be sessions at Powell Middle School (March 3), Euclid Middle School (April 9), and Goddard Middle School (April 17). You will be able to play and rent the instruments at these sessions as well. All of these sessions begin at 6:00 PM. Please visit our website for more information http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net.

Tenth Annual Spirit of Littleton Celebration: The LPS Foundation is sponsoring the Tenth Annual Spirit of Littleton Celebration on Friday, March 14, 2008. Please visit www.lpsfoundation.com or call Marilyn Jauch at 303.347.3479 for more information on this fun-fund-raising evening.


Thank you, Sandburg PTO!
Thank you, Sandburg Parents!
Thank you, Sandburg Community!

Carl Sandburg Elementary parents and staff believe that our students are at the heart of everything we do. The results of the Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Auction –over $30,000 raised!!!— is a glowing example of your commitment.

Thank you for your generosity, enthusiasm, and support for the work we do here with students through your donations and gifts. Not only are they sincerely appreciated, they are necessary to continue the high level of learning we have come to expect for our students here at Sandburg!

A huge thank you to our fabulous PTO leadership and team of dedicated volunteers for their tireless work. They went above and beyond to ensure that the Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Auction was a huge success.

You are at the heart of Sandburg’s success!
THANK YOU!!

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL

March 10 through March 20 -CSAP Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

Sunday, March 9 - Day Light Saving Times Begins
Set Your Clocks Ahead 1 Hour – Spring Forward - !

Parent Survey: We want to hear from you! It’s quick and easy. Take the Parent Survey at school during Parent-Teacher Conferences or by going to our school website at http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net. Your feedback is important. Please respond by March 14.

Parents of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders: The CSAP Assessment will be given to the third, fourth, and fifth graders beginning on March 10 and continuing through to March 20 from 9:30 to 11:00 and again in the afternoon from March 10 to March 12 for the fifth graders for Science. Be sure to have your students at school on time (9:01) and please avoid having appointments during testing hours. Students will not be called from their classrooms during the testing times and they will not be allowed to go to their classroom if they are late to school. Please have your children to school on time!

Teacher Raffle: Congratulations to each of our student winners, and to Ms. James, who won the Teacher Get-a-way. We thank our Sandburg families for participating, and helping to make the raffle a success – we sold 2,737 tickets this year. For a complete listing of all winners, see the Sandburg website or the posting in the south lobby.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 415 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg. Way to go Sandburg!!!!

Labels for Education: The preschool is collecting the Campbell Soup labels for a fund raiser. Make sure you leave on all of the UPC barcode when you take off your labels! You may drop them off in the office or by the preschool rooms.

Don’t forget to check out our Website http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net for more news.

Take the stress our of school supply shopping!: Order you EduKit’s school supply kit soon! Everything your student needs for the first day of school comes packaged in one box-all name brand supplies and a great value! Avoid the back–to-school shopping rush and running from store to store. Look for order forms coming home this spring.

Parents of 5th Grade: Newton Middle School will hold an Instrumental Music information, screening, and rental night for those 5th grade students interested in participating in 6th grade band or orchestra for the 2008-09 school year. This will take place on Monday, April 7th in the Newton Middle School music rooms and cafeteria from 6:00-7:30 PM. It is required that all 5th grade students wishing to participate in middle school band or orchestra attend one of these sessions. If you are not able to attend the screening session on April 7th, there will also be sessions at Powell Middle School (March 3), Euclid Middle School (April 9), and Goddard Middle School (April 17). You will be able to play and rent the instruments at these sessions as well. All of these sessions begin at 6:00 PM. Please visit our website for more information http://sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net.

Tenth Annual Spirit of Littleton Celebration: The LPS Foundation is sponsoring the Tenth Annual Spirit of Littleton Celebration on Friday, March 14, 2008. Please visit www.lpsfoundation.com or call Marilyn Jauch at 303.347.3479 for more information on this fun-fund-raising evening.

Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 - Spring Break


THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR
HELPING MAKE SANDBURG GREAT!

Thank You Art Start Volunteers:
Lizzy Cable, Tom Moore,  April Pangburn, Deanna Hathorne
Sandy Jaeger, Dick Todd, Cheryl Adams, Julie Vincelette
Cindy Helms, Steven Newell, Jerry Osborn, Jan Slotboth
Mary Carter, Theresa Conley, Lara Kroha, Debbie Draudt
Laura Bakke, Lynne Stempien, Dawn Wesselman, Jacquie Schultz
Peter Albani, Suzanne Unks, David Franzblau, Jennifer Wooldridge
Tish Lawler


Thank You Kindergarten Registration Volunteers:
Koreen Foa, Deanna Hathorne, Mimmi Slater, Emily Robbins
Julie Highsmith, Emily Jones, Diane LeBlang, Jenny Engelman
Kelley Weaver, Teresa Luci, Lindsey Collins


Thank You Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Auction and Dinner Volunteers
Classroom Project Volunteers:
Brian McLeroth, Nancy McLeroth, Vickie Marquez, Kory Foa
Cindy Newman, Bea Barnes, Meranie Skari, Jen Muller
Beverly Carey, Stella Dunn, Sharon Zierk, Jennifer Wooldridge
Christina Powell, Robin O'Hara, Jenny Egelman, Jill Matthias
Cindy Helms, Theresa Greichen, Julie Vincelette, Laura Parsons
Hollie Krell, Julie Kellogg, Meranie Skari, Jan Sloboth
Deanna Hathorne, Laura Bakke, Tanya Bartholomew, Tracey Hansen
Patty Smith, Angie Salas, Dawn Wesselman, Mike Morris
Elly Conant, Laura Hamilton, Sally Ivers, Jill Hecomovich
Lindsey Collins, Julie Balch, Andy Zoutte, Marilyn Siebold
Alan Hathorne, Deanna Hathorne 

Event Volunteers:
Dawn Wesselman, Barb Richards, Carrie Larson, Susan Bornt
Hollie Krell, Julie Madden, Theresa Greichen, Julie Balch
Jen Muller, Kirsten Dehmlow, Bill Dehmlow (and Wyatt), Beth Cooper 
Angie Salas, Sarah Albee, Shannon Gilmour
Theresa Luci, Laura Hamilton, Cindy Newman, Amy Flanagan
Jen Freehling, Leah Richards, Julie Highsmith, Terri Kristopeit
Julie Vincelette, April Pangburn, Christine Sweetland, Becky Dukart-Johnson
Tom Jackson, Michelle Redfearn, Vickie Marquez, Jill Hecomovich 

Teacher Raffle Volunteers:
Carrie Larson,  Amy Flanagan, Christine Sweetland, Jill Hecomovich, Marnie Jordan

Corporate Sponsors:
♥Legacy Dental♥ ♥The Streets of SouthGlenn♥ ♥Gold Star Sausage♥
♥Conrad Steller Home Real Estate♥
♥Dr.’s Tom and Kimberly Stone; Colorado Surgical Arts♥
♥Bev Groth, Groth Properties♥


THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILIES THAT MADE
DONATIONS TO OUR AUCTION AND FOR EVERYONE
THAT ATTENDED THE KIDS AT THE HEART OF SANDBURG AUCTION AND DINNER!

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT

We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Day-NO SCHOOL

Thursday, January 24 – Science Fair 6:30-8:00 PM

Bus Lane and Crosswalks: Please DO NOT park in the bus lane (see posted sign and yellow curb) or on the crosswalks (several along Elizabeth and Columbine).

February 22nd: Kids at the Heart of Sandburg Dinner and Auction. Mark your calendars for a fun filled night with food, wine, and other Sandburg parents. Invitations will be coming home on January 25th.

Inkjet Cartridges and Cell Phones: For a free and easy way to support learning at Sandburg, we are collecting used inkjet cartridges and cell phones. We receive $1.00 per cartridge/cell phone! Drop them off in Sandburg’s office.

LPSF Grants-On-Line: Projects can be funded in any amount (full or partial funding) through a tax-deductible donation. Visit us at Grants-On-Line at www.lpsfoundation.com or call Bob Young at 303.347.3478 to learn more about this great program.

Kindergarten and Preschool Information Night: The information night for the incoming Kindergarten and Preschool parents will be on Tuesday January 29th at 6:30 p.m. This is a meeting where parents can meet the teachers, learn about the programs offered at Sandburg, and hear what a day looks like as a kindergartner or a preschooler.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 165 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

Sandburg’s Spelling Bee: The Sandburg Written Spelling Bee is open to all 4th and 5th graders. It will be held in the Cottage on January 23rd. The times are 11:10 to 12:10 or 2:30 to 3:30. The top group from the Written Bee will participate in the Sandburg Oral Spelling Bee on Jan. 30th at 9:30 in the library.

Change in LPS District Spelling Bee:-In the past the top three spellers from the Sandburg Oral Spelling Bee would represent our school at the District Bee. To keep the District Bee to a more reasonable timeframe, policies were changed. Sometime after our Bee is complete, our top three spellers will participate in the written portion of the District Bee, but do so here at Sandburg. The papers will be scored and rank ordered with district-wide results. Only the top spellers district-wide will then go to the oral part of the District Bee on Mar. 5th at Powell Middle School.

Sandburg’s Choir: Students, if you forgot to tell Mrs. Fincham that you are interested in singing in the new Sandburg choir, please let her know immediately. Practices begin on Friday, February 1st, and she needs to know by then!

Foot Stools Needed: Mrs. Fincham is looking for 3 foot stools that will hold 3 glockenspiels in her room. If you have any to donate, please email her at sfincham@lps.k12.co.us

Child Find: LPS Child Find Team offers FREE screenings for children birth to 5 years of age. Parents who have concerns about their child’s development in the areas of motor, social skills, concepts and/or speech/language should call 303-347-6980 for an appointment. Screenings are held at The Village, 1907 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 80120.

Vision and Hearing Screening: Tues., Jan. 22 through Fri., Jan.25 all 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders as well as all new students will have their vision and hearing screened. Make sure that your student brings his/her glasses.

Elementary District Art Show: The elementary district art show is going on at the Bemis Library 6014 S. Datura St. 303-795-3961 from January 9 to January 22. The reception is January 22, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Check out our website at www.sandburg.littletonpublicschools.net

JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS: LAST CHANCE to sign up for this great kid's book club for this semester. See home folder for flyer. Call Lynne Stempien 720-529-3774 with questions.

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT
We Are Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Productive

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, January 16 Late Start Day 11:01 am

Wednesday, January 16, District Accountability Committee-ESC 7:00 PM

Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Day-NO SCHOOL

Inkjet Cartridges and Cell Phones: For a free and easy way to support learning at Sandburg, we are collecting used inkjet cartridges and cell phones. We receive $1.00 per cartridge/cell phone! Drop them off in Sandburg’s office.

PTO Meeting, January 15, 9:15 Knolls Club House: Guest speaker will be Mr. James O’Tremba, Principal of Newton Middle School.

Mark Your Calendar! The Sandburg Science Fair is coming on Jan. 24th, 6:30-8:30 P.M.: Sandburg’s Science Fair is for grades K-5. You may enter a project as an individual, with a partner, with a parent, or as a family so turn in your application to the office by Monday, Jan. 14.

LPSF Grants-On-Line: Projects can be funded in any amount (full or partial funding) through a tax-deductible donation. Visit us at Grants-On-Line at www.lpsfoundation.com or call Bob Young at 303.347.3478 to learn more about this great program.

Sandburg’s Choir: Information about the newest 4th and 5th Grade Sandburg choir will be coming out soon! Practices will most likely begin in the next several weeks. Keep your eyes peeled!

Kindergarten and Preschool Information Night: There will be an information night for the incoming Kindergarten and Preschool parents on Tuesday January 29th at 6:30 p.m. This is a meeting where parents can meet the teachers, learn about the programs offered at Sandburg, and hear what a day looks like as a kindergartner or a preschooler.

Keep Saving Your Plastic Bags: 150 full containers collected to date! (shopping, dry cleaning, packaging wrap, but no black bags please). Every full collection box means $5.00 for Sandburg.

Sandburg’s Spelling Bee: The Sandburg Written Spelling Bee is open to all 4th and 5th graders. It will be held in the Cottage on January 23rd. Teachers may send children who wish to compete at either 11:10-12:10 or 2:30-3:30. The top group from the Written Bee will participate in the Sandburg Oral Spelling Bee on Jan. 30th at 9:30 in the library. Our top three spellers will then move to the LPS District Spelling Bee at 3:00 p.m. on March 5th at Powell Middle School.

Foot Stools Needed: Mrs. Fincham is looking for 3 foot stools that will hold 3 glockenspiels in her room. If you have any to donate, please email her at sfincham@lps.k12.co.us

Child Find: LPS Child Find Team offers FREE screenings for children birth to 5 years of age. Parents who have concerns about their child’s development in the areas of motor, social skills, concepts and/or speech/language should call 303-347-6980 for an appointment. Screenings are held at The Village, 1907 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 80120.

Vision and Hearing Screening: Tues., Jan. 22 through Fri., Jan.25 all 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders as well as all new students will have their vision and hearing screened. Make sure that your student brings his/her glasses.

Sandburg’s Counselor Day Change: Elaine Fischer will be at school on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays: If you need to speak with her please call 303-734-5693 or 303-347-4675.

Elementary District Art Show: The elementary district art show is going on at the Bemis Library 6014 S.Datura St. 303-795-3961 from January 9 to January 22. The reception is January 22, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

District Facility Use Task Force: Last day to turn in application is Jan. 15. Go to www.littletonpublicschools.net for applications and information.
 
Wednesday, January 16 Late Start Day 11:01 am