School News: Adams School District #14: Kindergarten Roundup Schedule

Students at Landmark academy at reunion celebrate first annual latin culture week

Landmark Academy at Reunion , a tuition-free public charter school, recently hosted their First Annual Latin Culture Week, a week focused on educating students on the various aspects of Latin culture, from music and art to sports and celebrities, through unique activities. During the week-long celebration, students were able to step into the lives of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans with Latin culture lessons through piñata making, cultural crafts, songs, traditional foods and more. Students made maracas and learned a traditional Mexican Hat Dance; created Aztec suns working with metal tooling; and studied different countries in Mexico , Central America and South America . Aztec dancers from the Colorado Folk Arts Council also visited with students and educated them on the spiritual and traditional aspects of Aztec culture through dance. “We reside in a community with strong Latin and Hispanic roots,” said Matt Carlton, principal of Landmark Academy at Reunion . “Our community culture is important to us at Landmark. By providing unique ways for our students to learn the various backgrounds of our diverse community they are able to understand and appreciate different cultures.” For more information about Landmark Academy at Reunion , please visit www.landmarkacademy.org.

March 18, 2011

Adams School District #14: Kindergarten Roundup Schedule

When the time comes to enroll your student in kindergarten in July, we want your family to be prepared. Join us to learn more.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN IN ADAMS 14?
Children who will be five years old by October 1, 2011, are eligible for kindergarten classes. All kindergarten programs in Adams 14 are full day, and they are free for all Adams 14 families.

HOW CAN YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT KINDERGARTEN?
To find out more about kindergarten programs in Adams 14, parents may attend a kindergarten roundup event at any elementary school. The schedule is as follows:

WHY FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN?
The District is committed to full day kindergarten for all students, because research shows students benefit from the extra time spent on literacy and math. Adams 14 teachers and paraprofessionals will work with all students to help smooth the transition from preschool to kindergarten.

QUESTIONS ABOUT KINDERGARTEN?
If you have questions about Adams 14 kindergarten programs, please contact your local school:
Alsup Elementary, 303.288.6865
Central Elementary, 303.287.0327
Dupont Elementary, 303.287.0189
Hanson PreK-8, 303.853.5800
Kemp Elementary, 303.288.6633
Monaco Elementary, 303.287.0307
Rose Hill Elementary, 303.287.0163