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February Falcon Flyer II
Our students and staff are wrapping up the third quarter of the year this month. We are excited to recognize several outstanding District 49 students for their accomplishments! Sand Creek High School student Raven Daniels was honored by the NAACP with an Oustanding Youth Leadership Award! Falcon High's Nikkita Lester was selected this month as a KKTV Classroom Champion. Falcon Middle School recognized Aidan-Lemuelle Ascio (pictured above) at a school assembly - he earned the President's Volunteer Service Award for his volunteer work and contribution to our community! | |
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Innovation Initiative Update
Our schools continue to move forward with exciting new ideas for learning through the District 49 Innovation Initiative. At a February Board of Education Work Session, several school leaders presented proposals. The driving force behind all of the innovation proposals is student achievement and making changes that will improve the learning environment for every student. The plans also focus on establishing accountability for students and teachers, and reinforcing support networks when necessary.
Sand Creek Innovation Zone
The three elementary schools from the Sand Creek Innovation Zone presented the innovation plans developed by their school communities. Evans International, Remington and Springs Ranch Elementary Schools shared proposals focused on supporting students and teachers.
Falcon Zone
Falcon High and Falcon Middle School each presented updated plans, which included changes to technology policies and enhanced learning options.
POWER Zone
A zone-wide calendar proposal aims to increase time for quality in-class instruction and foster support from stakeholders by incorporating parent/community feedback.
The plans will be discussed again at the next Board of Education meeting on March 8. Read a full update from the district's Innovation Zones. |  |
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Colorado Springs Engineering Summit
Hundreds of students, families and professionals turned out for the first Colorado Springs Engineering Summit. Middle and high school students had the opportunity to connect with the engineering world and explore opportunities for advancing their knowledge and skills related to engineering. Top engineering universities and technical institutions were also represented, as well as business leaders in the engineering industry. Sand Creek High School teacher Todd Matia launched the Sand Creek Engineering Summit in 2011 and saw the need to expand to a regional event."We needed more space to accommodate attendance and allow students and engineers to show off what they can do," Matia says. Thanks to all who contributed to the success of the event!! | |
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District Earns $25,000 Reading Grant
Congratulations go to the dedicated educators and administrators at Falcon Virtual Academy, Patriot Learning Center, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Middle School Campus, English Language Development Services, Vista Ridge High School and Skyview Middle School. These schools and programs applied for and were awarded grants totaling $25,000 in matching funds for three years of Reading Plus software licenses from the Morgridge Family Foundation and United Way. Along with matching funds, the package value is $50,000 for 92 concurrent licenses over three years to build silent reading fluency for our students. | |
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International Education Week
Students and teachers at several District 49 elementary and middle schools got a treat courtesy of ETC - Education, Travel, and Culture - a non-profit organization that places foreign exchange students with local host families. ETC students from South Korea, Sweden and Switzerland visited the schools during International Education Week, an initiative to raise cultural awareness. The students shared their cultural traditions and customs with the audience. The exchange students used a variety of props and slideshows, and invited students from the audience to participate. | |
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Falcon Education Foundation
The Falcon Education Foundation provides funds for innovative and unique educational opportunities. By providing private support as a nonprofit, the foundation offers resources and funding beyond the reach of the district's budget for exceptional projects and activities. The Falcon Education Foundation also recognizes dedicated students and staff who have made an impact on the education community. The foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 awards. Mark your calendar for the annual fundraising event - Friday, May 4! The Be True to Your School theme allows you to show your school spirit. Bring your friends and family: cash prizes will go to the school with the most supporters! Looking to support education in District 49? Sponsorship opportunities are also available! | |
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Community Partner Corner
The Credit Union of Colorado invites you to its brand new branch - located at Austin Bluffs & Academy. The branch is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3. Stop on by for your chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card or one of many other great prizes! | |
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Why are you proud of Falcon School District 49? Send items for the Falcon Flyer to smeredith@d49.org.
719.495.1100
www.d49.org | |
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