Polaris PTO News - 1/10/2025

 

 

Polaris PTO Newsletter: A biweekly update brought to you by the Polaris Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
Polaris PTO News - January 10, 2025
Dine and Donate Olive and Finch Cherry Creek Jan 10, 2025 5-9pm 10% back
Get ready for Love of Reading month in February! and Volunteer!
  • Join us for the Book Fair from February 3rd to 6th. We need parent volunteers to help set up, take down, and staff the fair, so please sign up!
  • Don't miss the Read-A-Thon starting on February 7th. It's a fun way to encourage our young readers and win prizes.
    • Stay tuned for more details on timing and competition. Let's make this Love of Reading month the best one yet!
Book Fair: February 3rd through 6th in the Polaris Auditorium. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:15-3:30; Wednesday 8:15-3:30. Email Kray5@dpsk12.net
5th Grade School Dance: Planning Volunteers Needed
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Seeking volunteers to plan the 5th Grade Dance, to take place in the gym on Thursday, March 13, 3:30-5pm. Reach out to Jaime at Community@polarispto.com to be added to the new planning team WhatsApp.

Shakespeare Club for 4th & 5th Graders

Hear ye, Hear ye! Calling all 4th and 5th grade actors to join the Shakespeare Club. Mrs. Kielmeyer and Mrs. Bornstein are hosting this new club in the auditorium from 3:30-4:30 every Monday starting 1/27. We will learn acting skills through the language and stories of William Shakespeare. On April 25th we will join the Denver Public School Shakespeare Festival to perform scenes from “The Tempest.” To join, a parent or guardian must fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7PZ5CWCyY5gQhDs67. All club details including schedule and attendance requirements are on this form. Please reach out to corrilee_kielmeyer@dpsk12.net or lisa_bornstein@dpsk12.net with any questions.

Congratulations Polaris Planet Protectors!

Congatulations to Alison Kapsalis and her Planet Protectors elective! They were just notified that they received a $25k grant from DPS to build learning gardens, host a film festival, and more! Stay tuned for ways to support our student leaders. Volunteer dates are TBD but we will need a large crew over several weekends to bring their vision to life.

Polaris Planet Protectors Plan: a labeled image of the school grounds with the following proposed additions: habitats, trees, seating, film festival, bike racks, learning gardens & planters.
Quantum Freeze Party and More Upcoming Share Parties

Join in the fun with remaining auction share party slots still available for purchase:


Saturday, January 25, 2025 (ticket sales close 1/22/25)

Check out future events Feb.-June here.

Sign up for the Quantum Freeze Share Party
Talent Night January 30th, 2025 5pm-7pm
Attend the Talent Night

All members of the Polaris Community are welcome to attend and watch some incredible acts. The event will take place in the Polaris Auditorium.

Performers will me emailed separately with additional details.

Call for Yearbook Photos

With all of the fun events, trips, flash mobs, and more that took place this fall, the yearbook team would love your photos!

Photos can be sent to Room Parents or to yearbook@polarispto.com

Please caption the photos with any helpful or relevant info. These photos will only be used for the yearbook, and will not be shared on the website or anywhere public.

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Looking Ahead
Click Here for the School's Google Calendar

Friday, January 10, 5pm-9pm

  • Dine and Donate @ Olive & Finch Cherry Creek

Monday, January 13, 7-8pm

Tuesday, January 14

  • Building Colorado (4th Grade In-House Field Trip)

Wednesday, January 15

  • Coach Brown's Birthday (PE)

Monday, January 20

  • MLK Day, No School

Tuesday, January 21

  • Polaris Day, No School

Thursday, January 30, 5-7pm

  • Polaris Talent Show

Monday, February 3

  • Dr. Strassburger's Birthday (Psychologist)

Monday-Thursday, February 3-6

  • Book Fair

February 10-21

  • Read-a-thon

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