more flexibility in their schedules. This will allow them to pursue off-campus opportunities, such
of Education/Superintendent Policies> J-Students. For more detailed information, please refer to
Grand Opening on Saturday, August 8. The new state-of-the-art
all of the devoted certified staff of 29 have at least a masters degree, and backgrounds in special
The student population also includes up to 10 autistic children with a whole spectrum of
and a Swing Room, help to bring over- and under-stimulated kids back into an optimal window for
learning. The staff-to-student ratio for these children is nearly one-to-one.
PCA’s goal is to serve students temporarily. The objective, per the mission statement, is to
appropriate alternative can be accomplished. Transition generally begins with one or two classes at
The Grand Opening of this much-anticipated new school in Highlands Ranch will include
tours, and is open to the public beginning at 10 a.m. The school is located at 9340 Commerce
Wednesday was the first day of
modified calendar. It’s a sight we’ll be
seeing District-wide next week as our
modified and conventional calendar
H1N1/Swine flu
Seasonal flu season will be upon
of H1N1/Swine flu. The Centers for
that H1N1 cases will co-circulate with
regular flu over the influenza season.
similar to seasonal influenza.
chances of getting the flu include:
•
Cover your sneezes and coughs
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•
flu-like symptoms
dcsdk12.org. For official information,
the shelf on the frst day of classes for modifed
phone 303.387.0033 • fax 303.387.0107 • email communications@dcsdk12.org • www.dcsdk12.org
The Partnership of Douglas County Governments will be holding
on Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Villa Parker, 10936 North Pine Drive,
in Parker. Help change the world! Highlights of the day include meeting your elected officials,
meeting the founder of PeaceJam, learning the process of making policy, helping influence laws
awesome take-aways. If you are between the ages of 13 and 19, you can be a youth delegate.
RSVP to Carla Turner at 303.688.4825 x5327 or cturner@douglas.co.us.
DCSD recently redesigned bus transportation routes for the 2009-10 school year due to
budget reductions. As you prepare your students for the coming school year, please familiarize
yourself with the changes. Bus route maps for 4-track, conventional and modified calendars are
available from the front page of the District website (www.dcsdk12.org) under Timely Topics.
Birth Certifcates Necessary for Enrolling
Certified birth certificates are needed to enroll children in school, sports and numerous after-
school programs. They are also required when applying for a driver’s license, social security card
or passport. A souvenir baby footprint birth certificate from a hospital is not acceptable as a legal
Certified birth certificates are available from Tri-County Health Department in person, by
mail and over the internet. The cost is $17 for the first certificate and $10 for each additional
copy. The administrative office, located at 7000 East Belleview Avenue, is open Monday-Friday
from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Birth certificates can be ordered online at the Tri-County Health Department
Education worksession not featured elsewhere in this publication.
The Giving Tree
Lone Tree recently partnered with
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nities, the Giving Tree group and
City Grill at the Vistas in Park
business Go Putt!. The City of
Lone Tree hosted the Giving Tree
in Sweetwater Park on July 25.
Meadows in Butterfield Crossing
as drop-off points for supplies.
Three local Office Depot stores
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Lone Tree and Castle Rock ef
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forts resulted in more than 150
backpacks filled with new supplies
valued at over $10,000. Donations
continue to come in. The District
has identified 10 schools with the
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nesses and organizations donated
The Board of Education of Douglas County School District in the Counties of Douglas and
regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
The offices to be voted on are School Directors from the Douglas County School District
Director Districts B, D, E, and G, each for a four (4) year term. To be qualified, a candidate must
Office, 620 Wilcox Street, in Castle Rock. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. Completed petitions should be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on August 28, 2009 to:
303-387-0258
The August 4th meeting of the Board of Education was a Work Session for discussion of