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Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year. Many exciting events have taken place this summer that I would like to share.
Trained observers, who spend several hours in each classroom, collect information on five different quality components. All of the points that programs earn in each of these quality components are added and provide a detailed plan for continuous quality improvement.
Our early childhood programs received four out of four stars. You can find the detailed report located on the preschool tab of our website.
Great Outdoors Colorado
Last spring a committee of parents and teachers applied for a Great Outdoors Colorado grant ( GOCO) to create an environmental experience/sensory play area on the grounds located between our school and the temporary library building. We learned in June that we received funding. We have also received financial support from Williams and Toby’s Anchor Drilling as well as the Colorado Preschool Program. Though we are seeking additional funds to be able to complete the project, we are working to create a memorable outdoor play experience for our young children. To see a map of the proposed area, double click here area design
School Based Health Clinic
In recent years, we have been working with community members, Grand River Hospital District, and the Colorado Association of School Based Health Centers to establish a School Based Health Center to serve students at our school as well as the District. In collaboration with Grand River Hospital District, we applied for a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to fund a mid level health provider and assistant position. We learned recently that we will receive this grant.
Programs
We will offer two full day and one half day kindergarten class this year, four half day preschool classrooms and one full day preschool classroom in collaboration with Rocky Mountain SER Head Start. Additionally, the Teen Parent Program will continue in our building and Colorado Mountain College plans to offer a number of classes this year.
As always, we welcome participation by parents and community members in our school. This might include serving on advisory boards or volunteering in classrooms or the library. If you would like to get involved, contact me: rruland@garcoschools.org
We hope to see you soon.
Rebecca Ruland
Principal, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning