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PAGE 1 FEBRUARY 2014
Message from Parent
Global Academy Newsletter
GLOBAL EDUCATION – LOCAL COMMUNITY
e-Newsletter February 2014 Principal: Heather Hiebsch
WEBSITE: PGA.PSDschools.org
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Important Dates
Global Citizen Monthly Theme
School News & Announcements Celebrations & Student Highlights
SAC Update PTO Update The Principal’s Office
Please check with your teacher and/or the school website calendar for grade or class specific announcements and calendar changes!
http://pga.psdcshools.org
Date Event
2/11/2014 8:15am-10:15am Learning Coach Workshop Ms. Fenlason Classroom 101
2/14/2014 Elementary School Choice Deadline
2/17/2014 No School K-12
2/18/14 & 2/19/14 Mismatch Spirit Day wear your best mismatched outfit
2/19/2014 5:00pm-6:00pm PGA Open House in the PGA Gym
2/20/2014 5:30pm-7:30pm Movie Night in the PGA Gym. Snacks and Drinks will be for sale, benefitting the 5th grade Eco Week Trip
2/24-2/28 Parent Teacher Conferences
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Save the date
May 20 - PGA Transition Ceremony - All enrichment students will
attend - K, 5, and 8 students will be featured - 11 a.m.
May 22 - PGA Spring Program - 5:30 p.m.
Advisory Dates:
February 5th 12:30-1:30pm: Freshman Advisory meeting in Ms. Steven’s room
February 12th 12:30-1:30pm: Sophomore Advisory meeting in Mr. James’ room
February 19th 12:30-1:30pm: Junior Advisory meeting in Mrs. McGrath’s room
February 26th 12:30-1:30pm: Senior Advisory meeting in Mrs. Unruh’s room
Global Citizen Monthly Theme
Our monthly themes guide our entire school in nurturing responsible global citizens.
We encourage families to discuss these themes at home. Our global citizen monthly
theme for February is:
BALANCE
At PSD Global Academy, we feel that world citizens understand how to find balance
in school and in life. In our online classes, it is especially important for students to
manage their time. Plus, we know that time management is a critical piece in finding
a balance in all aspects of our lives at all ages. The concept of life balance has been
discussed in all of our enrichment classes K-12. For example, PGA’s high school
mentorship class has been examining life priorities, graphing personal time
management, and creating goals for a fulfilling and balanced life. Please take some
time to share with your child how you manage balancing your home, work, family
responsibilities, health and wellness. Feel free to be honest about how it can be
difficult to balance everything, and include strategies you use to overcome
the challenges.
I wish you and your families a healthy, balanced, and fulfilled life -
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Mrs. Hiebsch
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School News & Announcements
Classroom Snacks We are in need of Classroom snack donations. Please send in an extra box of Granola
Bars, Goldfish, or a Healthy Snack with your students. Thank you!
TCAP Schedules Available – Mark Your Calendars!
TCAP (Transitional Colorado Assessment Program) testing starts March 11th (February 25th for 3rd grade) at PGA. You should have received an email by now with information and your student’s schedule.
Participation/attendance is required for all students, grades 3-10.
If your student is receiving accommodations, please refer to your student’s
individualized schedule emailed to you by Miss Chris.
New this year - final drawing for 3 grand prizes - $100 Visa gift card for a
student in each school level – elementary, middle school and high school –
Woo Hoo!! Thank you, PTO!
There are NO enrichment classes the week of March 10th
You may also visit the school website for additional information and copies of all
calendars: Web: http://pga.psdschools.org
Learning Coach Professional Development Series! 8:45 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.
You are invited to attend the next workshop Mrs. Fenlason room 101 February 11-
What’s the Purpose: Tying Lessons to Prior Learning and Real Life If you plan to
attend, make sure to RSVP to Mrs. Fenlason at [email protected] by 2/7 so
that we may plan refreshments and number of copies.
School on the Move 5210 challenge starts February 1st 2014
The Schools on the Move 5210 Challenge is a one month program (sponsored by
Health Kids Club, UC Health) to encourage students, teachers, school staff and
families to adopt the 5210 healthy habits. The goal is to eat 5 fruits and vegetables, 2
hours or less of recreational screen time, 1 hour or more physical activity, and to
drink 0 sugary drinks…..EVERYDAY! Please see Ms. Spruell for a log sheet and
activity ideas!
NHS/NJHS Root Beer Float Sales
Your NHS and NJHS (National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society)
will be selling Root Beer Floats EVERY 1st Tuesday and Wednesday of the month
for only $1 a piece!! We will be selling them right after Enrichment -12:00 – in the
Gym. The next sale is Tuesday February 4th and Wednesday February 5th. YUM!!!
School Hours – Doors open at 8:20
Just a friendly reminder with the Weather being cold at times, the School doors will
unlock at 8:20am Monday thru Friday.
Health Office
Per State policy – when a student has a fever (100 degrees or higher) they must be
fever free without the aide of medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
Attendance Line: 970-490-3343
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Celebrations & Student Highlights
Middle School Student Highlight (6-8)
Bethany Bells is in her first year at PGA. Beth has shown
strong leadership as an 8th grader, leading by example by
keeping up with progress in her classes, participating in
enrichment, being a member of student council, and
attending many school sponsored social events. Beth’s
inquisitive nature and desire to learn drive her to look
further into her coursework than just meeting assignment
requirements. She comes to class and study sessions eager
to learn and to contribute positively in individual and
group activities with questions and insights that help her teacher and her classmates
grow.
High School Student Highlight (9-12)
Michal Schlup. Michal has been a rockstar freshmen this
year, and is once again off to an awesome start in his
classes. Eager to participate in Enrichment projects and
activities, Michal is active in many areas of the PGA
community. His positive attitude and strong time
management have made him an awesome hybrid student!
Keep rocking, Michal!
Elementary School Student Highlight (K-5)
Anastasia Leyendecker is a 3rd grade student who attends
Enrichment. Ana always comes to school with a smile on
her face and a positive attitude! Ana is a role model for all
her classmates as well as a good friend. Ana loves to
read, and puts great effort into all of her classwork. Ana
is definitely a student who demonstrates our SOAR
code. Keep up the great work Ana!
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School Accountability Committee (SAC)
The School Accountability Committee met on January 15 to
finalize PGA’s academic goals for the 2013-2014 School
Improvement Plan and report to the Colorado Department of
Education. While we celebrated all of the amazing
accomplishments and growth of students across grade levels and
content areas, we also focused on the need for more direct
instruction for middle school students. The solutions discussed included increasing
campus intervention participation, greater parent involvement in Learning Coach
professional development training events, and supervision of LC passwords.
The School Accountability Committee is a volunteer group made up of parents, staff,
and community members.
PTO Update
Please help our ongoing fundraisers
The following ongoing fundraisers help support our PTO
activities – with money going to the school field trip fund,
classroom supplies, and student celebrations:
Target Red Card – 5% off your purchase and designate PGA to receive an
additional 1% back to our school!
Box Tops For Education – just clip and submit!
Albertsons / King Soopers – pick up your card from the PTO bulletin board,
and a percentage of your purchase goes back to PGA!
Morning Fresh Milk – collect your caps and submit to the school.
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Join your tribe for Survivor:
Study Island
Your tribe’s challenge:
Log-on to Study Island and complete activities
to earn blue ribbons.
The tribe (grade level) that earns the most blue ribbons per student between
February 1 and March 7 will earn the PGA title for 2014!
The reward for winning this challenge is a pizza party for the entire tribe!
The top three individual students will also earn prizes.
Advisors will provide specific information about Study Island usage before the
contest starts.
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Questions? Comments? Just saying, “HI!”
I would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact me anytime at: Phone: (970) 490-3086
Email: [email protected]
What is one thing you are really
looking forward to this semester?
Students and Learning Coaches can email Mrs. Hiebsch
to be entered into a School Communication prize
drawing! You may even see your response on the
school website!
