Welcome to Westerly Creek Elementary

Important Dates:

  • Fri May 24: Field Day at WCE!
  • Fri May 24: Yearbooks Handed Out in Class! Buy in person too.
  • Mon May 27: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
  • Tue May 28: 3rd-5th CREEK Kid Assembly | 10am | Gym
  • Wed May 29: ECE-2nd CREEK Kid Assembly | 10am | Gym
  • Thu May 30: Last School Tours | Sign up now | 9:15am & 2:45pm
  • Fri May 31: Book It to the Creek | Pledge Forms Due
  • Mon Jun 3: 5th Grade Continuation Ceremony | 4:30pm | McAuliffe International School
  • Tue Jun 4: Last Day of School for Students!

Events: For more events and details, see the full WCE Events Calendar.
Specials: View our WCE Specials Calendar. Contact your child’s teacher for their unique “specials” schedule for days A-D. Specials include Art, Music, PE, and Technology/Library.

Last School Tours! | Thursday, May 30 | 9:15am and 2:45pm
This is the last chance for new families to take a tour of Westerly Creek this year. Pass it on… Sign up now. And we have to give a big THANK YOU to Gina Belich for being our amazing tour guide!

Westerly Creek Bus Riders Begin Using +Pass Cards
If your student has not received their +Pass card before May 15th, please contact the main office at 720-424-3160… read more

Online School Registration is Coming for  the 2013-2014 School Year!
Mandatory registration before every school year may now be done ONLINE from home for current DPS families beginning August 1, 2013 or onsite during our walk-in registration dates. We will have our computer lab available for parents, but you must first return the registration cards to have an account created for you. See May 9th Thursday Folders for registration cards and more details… read more

Attention DPS Parents | Bond Projects
Your student’s final projects may be coming to an end, but some of DPS’ major projects are just getting started! Thanks to the 2012 Bond, this summer will be packed with building new schools, adding on to existing schools, and renovating facilities to improve the quality and comfort around the district. Stay up-to-date with all major 2012 Bond projects at bond.dpsk12.org and by following us on Facebook (DPSNewsNow), Twitter (@DPSNewsNow) and YouTube (DenverPublicSchools).

Thanksgiving Break Extended in 2013: As the end of the school year approaches, please be aware of the approved school calendar for the 2013-14 school year. While the start and end dates are similar to the current school year, it is important to highlight one major change for students, families and staff – next year, school will be out for the entire week of Thanksgiving. PDF versions of the 2013-14 calendar (full color, black and white, multiple languages) are found online at http://www.dpsk12.org/calendars/.

Kaleidoscope Summer Camps at WCE
June-August 2013| Summer Camps | Onsite registration deadline is April 30, 2013. After April 30, applications will be accepted at the Mitchell School Building, 1350 East 33rd Avenue, Denver CO 80205, (720) 424-8291. WCE Kaleidoscope Corner

Middle School Programming in Stapleton and Greater Park Hill
Community Meeting #6 (plus follow-ups) | Monday, June 10, 2013 | 5:30-7pm | Location TBA… read more

Help Us Help You: Important Requests from WCE Administration

Maximizing Student Time in the Classroom is Essential! It is important to our children’s success to fully maximize their time in the classroom by minimizing interruptions. WCE Administration would like to ask for your help to reduce classroom interruptions, and reduce traffic at the front office during peak times. When the front office is asked to make avoidable calls to your child’s classroom it is disruptive to quality learning time and instruction. We kindly request the following of all families… read more

Please Wait for the 3:45 Bell. WCE Administration would like to ask for your cooperation at pick up for all K-5th grade students. In order for us to maintain security measures and ease unnecessary traffic at the front office, we kindly ask that you do not enter the building before the 3:45pm bell rings… read more

DPS Intercom Door Policies and Procedures: Attention WCE families: When buzzing in at the main office door (28th Ave & Akron St) during the school day, please identify yourself by name and the reason for your visit. Once you are buzzed in, please check in at the front desk for assistance. DPS intercom policies and procedures require this step before you may enter the building. As always, thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the front office at 720-424-3160.

Child Safety at WCE – Reminder

As outlined in the WCE parent handbook, every adult that enters the school grounds and building must first sign in and get a visitor’s badge if you are:

  • Volunteering
  • Visiting
  • Picking up your child early

In addition, adults picking up a student early must show a valid picture ID. No exceptions. Enter only at the East entrance on Akron Street. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please read this important letter from Principal, Jill Corcoran, on improved procedures to protect our kids.

 

 

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