Ranch Creek Elementary School

Our Lost and Found is overflowing and we’d love for you to get your students’ things before the end of the year! This is many (but not all) of the things we have!!
[alt text: pictures of jackets, water bottles, watches and phones]

We’d like to share about our Teacher of the Year, Tracy Schumaker. Some things staff shared about Tracy: “Tracy has a depth of knowledge and passion for teaching kids that is unmeasurable. She is genuinely here for the kids,” “Tracy is a wealth of knowledge and always goes the extra mile to help students succeed,” and “Inspiring teacher, colleague, and friend!” We are grateful to have Tracy Schumaker at Ranch Creek Elementary!! Congratulations to all of our award winners.
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We continue our recognition of our annual award winners. Our Classified Employee of the year is Lily Vonderohe. Some things staff share about Lily: “Lily’s students face light up when she’s around,” “Lily always has a smile on her face which is contagious. She also has a gentle manner when working with students,” and “Lily has the biggest heart for ALL students and pours her heart into everything she does.” We are grateful to have had her here at Ranch Creek and wish her luck as she heads to her next adventure teaching high school Spanish!
[alt text: picture of award winner, Lily Vonderohe]

It’s time to celebrate our annual award winners! We would like to celebrate our Team of the Year: First Grade. Some of the things staff had to share include: “Absolutely amazing group of teachers,” “First grade is passionate and does such fun, engaging lessons with their students,” and “First grade exemplifies collaboration, dedication, and a relentless commitment to student success.” We are grateful to have these educators at Ranch Creek!

[alt text: first grade teachers smile together]

This year, Ranch Creek Elementary had three students place at the Continental Math League competition. It is very competitive; we are proud of these students!
[alt text: three award winning students stand with their certificates and with the school principal]

Last week, we celebrated our Mustang Book List readers who have read at least 15 books from our Mustang Book List. Collectively, this group has read 357 books from our two lists! Students celebrated with snacks and prizes (including books, posters, and book marks). Students shared they loved the different books they have found on our list.

[alt text: students hold up their prizes from the party]

Last week, 4th and 5th graders of the Mustang Choir gathered to celebrate a great year of performance with a donut party. The choir also decorated delivery bags for Project Angel Heart, a local nonprofit that delivers high-quality nutrition and medically tailored meals to Coloradans living with severe illness. Project Angel Heart advocates for the principles of “Food is Medicine.”
[alt text: students sit on floor decorating delivery bags]

CLOSURE: Due to the anticipated impacts of an overnight winter storm system, including sustained freezing temperatures, D20 will be fully closed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6. Visit asd20.org/weather for more.

Monday is our last Mustang Monday!! Come in wearing your black/gold or Mustang gear to show your school spirit! The class with the most school spirit gets a pizza party.