Minnequa Elementary School

Back To School Information!
Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!
WELCOME BACK MINNEQUA SCHOLARS!
School begins on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Our School start and end times are 7:45-3:05 for the 2017-2018 school year. School will begin at 7:45 and release at 3:05 Monday through Thursday. Scholars may begin arriving no earlier than 7:35 as there is no supervision until 7:35. Scholars will be let into the building at 7:40. Scholars will be marked tardy at 7:46. If a child is tardy, they should report to the front foyer to receive a tardy slip from the Community Advocate.

Scholars will receive free breakfast and lunch again this school year. We are excited to inform you that we have also been awarded the healthy snack grant again for the afternoons Monday through Thursday!
Minnequa’s Back To School Events:

*Meet and Greet

Date:August 17, 2018

Time: 5:00-6:00

*District Assessment Days- Aug. 20-21

No school days for scholars. Teachers will schedule meetings with parents and scholars for goal setting based on data. Teachers will also provide parents with the handbook, commitment form and homework/contact information. All scholars and parents are required to attend a meeting with their teacher.

*1st Day of School- August 22, 2018

School Times: 7:45-3:05

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

To ensure that all children have equal access to school supplies, the school will utilize Title I funding to purchase school supplies for student use. Parents are responsible for purchasing a backpack for their child. If parents would like to donate tissue, antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, baby wipes for art, or any other donation, we gladly accept and appreciate the donations.

Dress Code:

Monday- College Shirt Day

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- Scholar's Choice- Minnequa shirt optional

Shoes:

All scholars must wear tennis shoe on PE days. Scholars may keep their tennis shoes in their backpack to change into on PE days.

Scholars are not allowed to wear shoes with wheels.

Spirit Days:

Periodically we have spirit days. Scholars are expected to dress in spirit wear.

Our teachers are working hard, participating in quick paced, rigorous professional development today! Our scholars are so lucky to have these amazing educators by their side everyday! They are going all in, practicing with one another, and giving feedback...living the iron sharpens iron motto! !

Come out and join us this evening at Pizza Ranch from 5 until 8.

HEROES ELEVATE PUEBLO SEND-OFF

5th Grade Parents- You’re invited to our HEROES ELEVATE EMPATHY SEND OFF. Come and see the beautiful artwork that our scholars have created. Each scholar selected their local hero and painted a portrait of them as part of a collaborative effort to elevate empathy. Minnequa partnered with Judge Reyes, the Siddartha School in India to make this opportunity possible.

Friday, January 19, 2018

10:45 am
1708 E Orman Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004

Remember to check out the calendar on our school web page for up to date information!
You can also learn more about how we are implementing AVID, Blended Learning and Extended Learning Opportunities!
Visit us at:
http://minnequa.pueblocityschools.us/

Minnequa Elementary School

Don't forget that Friday, January 27th is conference day! Make sure your scholars attend conference with you so that they can share what they are learning at school!

We would like to send a great big shout out to all of our community volunteers who took time out of their day to support our boys on Saturday! We truly appreciate your involvement and look forward to this event in the future. The boys were smiling from ear to ear!

Young Educated Men
Educating our young males
Beginning on Thursday, April 14th at 7:45 a.m. we will have Power Thursday Meetings. Doughnuts and orange juice will be provided for third, fourth, and fifth grade boys in the media center. The boys will hear from male role models, and learn about striving to fulfill their own potential. The purpose of this program is to teach manhood to our male students, and give them a strong sense of purpose for achieving in school. A wide range of topics will be discussed that are vitally important to our male students. They will not only hear about vantage points in their present, but also vantage points of 10 to 20 years in the future.
The boys will have the opportunity to wear button up shirts, ties, and slacks so that they look, and feel professional. Every Thursday morning, right after we eat, the boys will hear presentations from men in the community. A wide range of topics will be addressed such as growth and development, goal setting, leadership, relationships, community development and more.
We want to help our students develop a vision for their lives. We want our students to start thinking about their own future roles, and plant seeds for their future.
If your young male is interested, they will need to turn in their permission form to be allowed in the building before school starts, which is due Wednesday, 4/13.
WHAT: Young Educated Men (YEM)
WHERE: Minnequa Elementary Media Center
WHO: Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade boys
WHEN: Every Thursday morning at 7:45
(Keep top half to put on refrigerator for reminder)
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_____Yes, I give permission for my male student to participate in YEM
Student Name____________________________ Teacher___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
Date Posted: 3/7/2016
Location: Minnequa Elementary School
Date Closing: 04/04/2016

We are looking for GREAT Teachers for the 2016-2017 School Year. If you are interested in working in a high paced, innovative setting, please visit the Pueblo City Schools website to learn more at www.pueblocityschools.us

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Reminders:
Thursday, March 31st- No School for Students- Student led conferences are scheduled (Students must attend with their parent or guardian)
Friday, April 1st- Bring your Stuffed Animal to School Day
Monday, April 4th- Teacher Work Day- No School for Students
Tuesday, April 5th- PARCC testing begins