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 5th Grade ParentsMinimize

Open Enrollment: 5th grade parents if you want your child to go to a middle school different than his/her home middle school for next year you must fill out an open enrollment form and return it to the middle school. Check out their web sites for more information including orientations for parents, dates and times in October.

 
  
 Out of District ParentsMinimize

You must fill out “An Intent to Renew” form for next year before January 29, 2010. See Nancy Linger in the office for the form.

 
  
 Outgrown Clothes???Minimize

The Clinic is looking for Gently Used Clothing: The clinic could use some gently used pants for both girls and boys in all sizes from 4 to 12.

 

 
  
 Special EventsMinimize

Click the links below to see photo pages of our special events.

 
  
 100 Days at SchoolMinimize
Students Celebrate
100 Days of Perfect Attendance
 
  
 SMART Board in Resource RoomMinimize

Sandburg Elementary was selected to be part of the Special Education and Morgridge Family Foundation Grant! This grant provides a SMART Board for the resource program and extensive training for resource staff. The SMART Board affords many opportunities to enhance instruction and engage our learners. Thank you Morgridge Family Foundation!

 
  
 Spelling Bee WinnersMinimize

The word for our Sandburg Spelling Bee on Wednesday was SPORTSMANSHIP. Our participants this year were incredible as they not only spelled well, but rooted for others who were spelling. This built a special atmosphere of camaraderie among the spellers. Our winners for the Sandburg Spelling Bee are: Riley N., 1st place; Bella H., 2nd-; Lauren F., 3rd place; and Briana M. in 4th place. Riley will represent Sandburg in the LPS District Bee. Our other top spellers were: Abby H., Erik B., Madeleine K., Allison M., Grace P., Sydney M., Drake S., Cole Q., and Bella S. The other place winners will compete against other top spellers in grades 4-8 district-wide in a written competition to possibly earn a place with Riley and other winners on the stage for the LPS District Spelling Bee on Feb. 10th at Powell Middle School’s Cafetorium.

 
  
 Shaddow Play PerformancesMinimize

During the last week before winter break, three classes performed in Sandburg's first ever "shadow plays". The students in Ms. Moriarty's, Mrs. Kearns' and Mrs. James' classes worked very hard to make this debut theatre show a success! This musical play was based on the story, "The First Music" by Dylan Pritchett. The story is based in the African forest, and every student played many parts in bringing the story to life. In a shadow play, there are many techniques that are used to tell the story: puppets, "live action", story tellers, and sound effects. All of this action was done behind a white screen which was mounted to the stage doors. The students worked very hard, and had a great time putting the show on for students, teachers and family members. A big THANK YOU goes out to Theresa Greichen, Dawn Wesselman and other parents that helped create the fantastic murals and beautiful velvet curtain that made the shadow theatre look so professional!

 
  
 Surprise Meeting!Minimize

Ms. Moriarty’s, Mrs. Kearns’, and Mrs. Egan’s classes toured the Capitol Building last week to support their learning about government. At the end of the trip, Mrs. Kearns’ class was taking a picture on the front steps when Governor Ritter walked by and decided to jump in the picture. The kids were so excited. (Dec. 18)

 
  

The Sandburg Spirit Singers (click link for photos), made up of 70 students, performed their holiday concert on December 9th for a packed gymnasium. The group sang many songs, including, “Sing We Now of Christmas,” “Shalom Chaverim,” and “A Cold In My Nose.” The choir was joined by Irish step dancer Sammy Walker and Arapahoe freshman, Melissa Merkel, playing the flute. Another violin soloist was Sandburg 5th grader William Peters. The concert was so much fun, and the choir sang incredibly well. 

 PBS Super School NewscastMinimize

On Wednesday morning, November 18, nine fifth grade students from Sandburg traveled to the Rocky Mountain PBS television station in downtown Denver to tape the Sandburg Elementary School edition of Super School News. Kyle K., Julia K., Briana M., Peter S., Erik B., Sydney M., Natalie S., Tate F., and Christian S. wrote the news scripts and decided upon the props and photos to accompany their stories. The students spent recess and lunch times to practice. Thank you to Tate F. for designing our banner.

Watch our Sandburg Students during the week of Dec. 27 on the Rocky Mountain PBS Channel 6. The airing days and approximate times are: Sunday, 4:55 pm, Monday, 2:55 pm, Tuesday, 10:55 am, Wednesday, 10:25 am, Thursday, 4:55 pm, Friday 2:55 pm, and Saturday at 10:55 am. You may also go on the Rocky Mountain PBS website: go to www.rmpbs.org.ssn and click on the “Watch School News” link, then click on Sandburg’s name, username: superschoolnews, Password: superKIDS1 (this is case-sensitive).

 
  
 Halloween Parade 2009Minimize
 
 
  
 Fun in the JungleMinimize

  

The Jungle Ropes Course at Sandburg is under way and once again a great time is had by everyone.  The Sandburg students have an opportunity to climb the large wall and see if they can ring the bell on top.  It is always so exciting when a child gets to the top or even reaches just a little bit further than they did the year before.  While some are climbing the wall other children have the opportunity to climb across the cargo net.  Our 1st graders did a great job going all the way across for the very first time.  The older students realize that the faster they climb across the more opportunities they will have.  Watching the children encourage each other a long the way is another added benefit.
 
The Jungle Ropes could not take place with out all the wonderful volunteers that come in and ensure our children's safety... but looking at their smiles it is hard to figure out who is having more fun the children or adults.

 
  
 Eagle Scouts Support SandburgMinimize

See how Eagle Scouts Colton Gully and Phillip Krell have supported Carl Sandburg Elementary with their Eagle Scout Projects. Thank You, Colton & Phillip!

 
  
 Win-Win FridayMinimize

Friday, September 18, 2009 was our Win-Win Friday. On this early release day, our students: participated in the Heart Run, learned about recycling in a special presentation from Steven Newell, visited with Officer Rob Bratsch to learn about school safety, and participated in an Art Start (click for pictures) project coordinated by Julie Vincelette and PTO volunteers. While the students were involved in learning and enrichment activities, our teachers made every minute count as they worked in groups to discuss the individual needs of our learners. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and support!

 
  
 Tripple "e" in ActionMinimize

5th grade students use net books to explore literary genres.

 
  
 Mrs. Sheftel's ClassMinimize

Mrs. Sheftel's class had an in-school field trip with the Museum of Nature & Science.

 
  
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Budget Matter$
How do the economy, smaller enrollment, the state's budget shortfalls, and the federal stimulus package affect LPS?  
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 A Netbook For Home

Sandburg has added a new set of netbooks for our 2/3 and 4/5 classes to share. These shiny red netbooks feature a 6+ hour battery, 10" screen, and the super durability you'll appreciate at home just as much as we do at school. Our vendor, CDW, is offering the same low price to our families interested in a netbook for home. See this flyer (pdf) for details and contact information.

 
  
 Sandburg Teacher HonoredMinimize

Sandburg Science Center Director, Steven Newell, was awarded the 2009 CSIA Apex Award for "Top Tech Teacher"

"These exceptional companies and individuals demonstrate the success, innovation, leadership, and determination that is the core of Colorado’s technology industry."