Band Instrument Petting Zoo - 9/5, 3:30-4:30

Is your child interested in joining the Polaris Beginning Band but not sure what instrument to try? Join Mrs. Kielmeyer and her instrument ambassadors in the auditorium Thursday, September 5th from 3:30-4:30 to learn about the instruments of the Polaris band. Any 3rd-5th grade student can hold and play flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, snare drum, or orchestra bells. Parents are encouraged to attend with their student. If a parent cannot come, students can bring a signed permission slip with them to the event. Permission slips are available in the music room and can be downloaded here. 

Jogathon - 10/4

More information will be coming home with your students in the next week, but put this event on your calendar now so you don’t miss this great day of fundraising fun. More info will also be posted on Polaris’ Jog-a-Thon web page  and online donations will also go live in the next week or so. Supporting this event through donations and by rooting your student on is the best way to support Polaris Elementary as we begin a terrific 2019-20 school year.

One More Room Parent

Thanks to all who have stepped up to be room parents this year! We still need a volunteer for Ms. Johnson's 4th grade class. If you're interested, please contact Ms. Johnson at Amy_Johnson@dpsk12.org or Melanie Lundeen at lundeenhome@gmail.com.

PTO Board

We currently have the following openings on the PTO Board: Secretary-elect Communications Chair-elect Fundraising Chair-elect We are looking for a two-year commitment for these roles, with the elect position transitioning into the lead role the following year. The bigger the team, the more we can spread out the work! If you are interested, please contact PTO Chair Melanie Chenard at polarisPTOchair@gmail.com.

Vote for CSC

Ballots to confirm Keith Kranker as the new CSC member are now available in the front office. They are due back to the office no later than 9/11/19.

Enrichment Registration Deadline - 9/5 6:00 pm

Don't forget to sign up for before- and after-school enrichments! Enrichments will run on a trimester schedule this year and all registration will run through Discovery Link. You do NOT need to be enrolled in Discovery Link to participate! An updated course catalog went home in last week's Thursday folder. Course offerings include:

Denver Young Artists Orchestra

League of Wayfinders

Omniform Martial Arts

Eurekus STEAM & Maker Discovery

Sarah's Spanish School

Sticky Fingers Cooking

Improv Games & Acting

KidStage

Little Belly Breath Yoga

Battle Bots Robotics

Craftsman & Apprentice

Art! Art! Art!

MindDance Coding

Sound Formation - Rhythm & Percussion

Click here for more information! 

Band, Girls on the Run, and Real Numbers Math

In addition to the enrichments listed above, Polaris offers Beginning and Advanced Band, Girls on the Run, and Real Numbers Math. Visit the enrichments page for more information. 

Staff Appreciation Doughnuts

Thank you to Voodoo Doughnut for providing a tasty snack for our staff on August 30th!

September

Thursday, 9/5        : Instrument Petting Zoo, 3:30 pm

Thursday, 9/5        : Enrichment Registration Deadline 6:00 pm

Monday, 9/9          : PTO Meeting @ 6pm

Wednesday, 9/11   : 1st Grade Parent Social (hosted by Arnolds)

Friday, 9/13            : 3rd Grade Parent Social (hosted by Folletts, co-host Shearers)

Monday, 9/16         : CSC Meeting, 3:45 pm

Thursday, 9/19       : 2nd Grade Parenet Social (hosted by Gladnicks)

Wednesday, 9/25   :5th Grade Parent Social (hosted by Freedmans)

Thursday, 9/26       : 4th Grade Parent Social (hosted by Sawyers)

October

Friday, October 4 Jogathon

1st Grade – 9:00 – 9:35

2nd Grade – 9:35 – 10:10

3rd Grade – 10:10 – 10:45

4th Grade – 11:20 – 11:55

5th Grade – 10:45 – 11:20