**September 20,2023**

**Dear Viking Parents and Guardians,**

**The school year is off to a good start, and I am glad to announce that after six weeks we have seen students settling well into the new year with their new teachers and classmates. I appreciate all the events and activities that are going on in the classroom and on the sport fields. Thank you for supporting your child and coming out for these events**

**We want to keep you informed on all things Weld Re1 and will post a monthly update on our district website. Please visit the website regularly.**

**Weld County RE1 has only two initiatives that we are continuing working on to underscore our mission of providing a safe and exemplary education to all students.**

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[Click here to read the full newsletter](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dk-Ksxo02f0SWkdk4vAlLRX1pkGMqXgw/view?usp=sharing)

Weld County School District No. RE-1

Community Newsletter Sept 2023

Parents and studetns are invited to attend this monthly meeting where you will find information on loacal services, free resources, presentations on health and more. 

Los padres y estudiantes estan invitados a asistir a esta reunion mensual donde encontraran informacion sobre servicios locales, recursos gratis y presentacioniones sobre salud y mas.

Click here to see flyer Family Connection / Conecciones para las familias

Family Connection / Conecciones para las familias

You can find more information by clicking [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXXN-Ew0j98zKyT_IavgjXR-K0xbIuau/view?usp=sharing).



Puede encontrar más información haciendo clic [aquí.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bdUek2\_YRiVOCrBTgElGEOqDMuL5F9UD/view?usp=sharing)

STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL / PROTOCOLO DE RESPUESTA ESTÁNDAR

Click link to see the full announcement.

[Call for Nominations for School Directors](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVp1RlyAEvg5R3Pth6\_68XVcre_EdJt7/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=113643450816687489390\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

[Weld County School District RE-1](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVp1RlyAEvg5R3Pth6\_68XVcre_EdJt7/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=113643450816687489390\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

[Weld County, Colorado](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVp1RlyAEvg5R3Pth6\_68XVcre_EdJt7/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=113643450816687489390\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

Call for Nominations for School Directors

Attention: "The board of education will conduct a special meeting virtually August 4, 2023 at 7pm. The only agenda item is to approve the contract for the East gym boiler and pool project. The meeting is virtual at **https//**[**meet.google.com/jcw-juyy-ypw**](http://meet.google.com/jcw-juyy-ypw)**.**

Attention: Board of Education special meeting

[Haga clic aquí para ver el mensaje](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqzS53SxW9e9sc7Zbct29ShD\_6ee\_1ci/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=113643450816687489390\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

Mensaje del Superintendente

[Click here to view message.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BkqWHBoeuvLbeVH23CpWTKuGFu2t78uR/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=113643450816687489390\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

Superintendent's Message Aug 2023

Mayo 8, 2023

Invitación en español

Cuidadores de estudiantes con IEP y planes 504

Como parte de nuestro esfuerzo continuo para mejorar nuestra programación para estudiantes con Planes de Educación Individualizados (IEP) y Planes 504, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Weld RE-1 participará en una revisión de sistemas. Esta revisión de sistemas se llevará a cabo durante el mes de mayo. La revisión de sistemas ayudará a nuestro distrito a identificar áreas de fortaleza en nuestra programación, así como a determinar las prioridades para los esfuerzos de mejora.

Como socio valioso en este trabajo, nos gustaría invitarlo a participar en un grupo de enfoque de 11:30 a 12:30 el martes 16 de mayo en el Centro de Servicios Educativos en Gilcrest. El grupo de enfoque se llevará a cabo en la Sala de Juntas. Durante el grupo de enfoque, se le pedirá que responda preguntas y comparta sus opiniones sobre los servicios que recibe su estudiante. Se proporcionarán donas y café.

Si desea hablar individualmente con nuestro socio en este trabajo en lugar de participar en un grupo de enfoque, llame a Laura Lofton al 970-350-4201 para programar una llamada telefónica.

Gracias de antemano por tu participación

Cuidadores de estudiantes con IEP y planes 504

This letter is to inform you that the board of education approved at their last regular meeting the increase in student

athletic fees for Valley high school athletes and for the first time to implement an athletic fee at the middle school level.

Please click on the links below for more information.

[English](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1OrXGszvziuDXIkOYUqr_EekMu6Uy\_2/view?usp=sharing)[](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3um93NnIPJsL_QhJRKGxC28aWOZvICC/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=111448877853000158072\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

[Spanish](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wD2XgcBxHJCxCksOYq9da14rzheG-7ML/view?usp=sharing)

Student Fee Increase

April 27, 2023

Caregivers of Students with IEPs and 504 Plans,

As a part of our ongoing effort to improve our programming for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, Weld County School District RE-1 will be engaging in a systems review. This systems review will take place during the month of May. The systems review will help our district to identify areas of strength in our programming as well as determine priorities for improvement efforts. As a valued partner in this work, we would like to invite you to participate in a focus group from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5 at the Educational Service Center in Gilcrest. The focus group will be held in the Board Room. During the focus group, you will be asked to answer questions and share your thoughts about the services your student is receiving. Donuts and coffee will be provided. Should you wish to speak individually with our partner in this work rather than participate in a focus group, please call Laura Lofton at 970-350-4201 to set up a phone call.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Caregiver Focus Group

Click on the link to see the [](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ApIbqrqYLMrdWINXY4\_fxaM07JpIVtYi/view)[Valley Summer Pool Schedule](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ApIbqrqYLMrdWINXY4\_fxaM07JpIVtYi/view).

[](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ySC094UrbEti44Qf_MPIzqaNwVSs0\_zh/view)

Valley Summer Pool Schedule

The district is pleased to announce the appointment of our new **Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kim Bloemen**. Mrs. Bloemen comes to us with multiple years of experience at the district level, most recently as Executive Director of PK-Gr. 3 Instruction in Boulder Valley School District. She has been a teacher and a principal. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor at Front Range Community College for Career and Technical Education.

She has extensive training from the University of Virginia. The training focuses on supporting innovation and system change to increase student achievement and growth for all students and to ensure access to equitable learning. She also is actively engaged in Colorado's transition to universal PreK and will bring knowledge and skills to the district as we navigate these changes.

Kim and her husband live in Timnath, CO.

We are also pleased to announce that we have filled our two opening Assistant Principal positions.

Please welcome **Diane Freehling as the VHS Assistant Principal.** Mrs. Freehling has been a long-time science teacher, summer school principal and is the current instructional coach for VHS. We are thrilled to have her expertise, historical knowledge, and passion for students.

Also, please welcome **Ashley van Slyke at the new Assistant Principal for PMES.** Ms. van Slyke was a former teacher of 1st, 2nd and 5th grade at PMES and has recently been the AP in Strasburg. We are excited to have her return to the district as a member of the community to share what she's learned.

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