Colfax Elementary School District

Colfax Jr Falcons Skills and Drills Camp Starting March 10th with HS March 17th March 24th April 28th May 5th May 19th June 2nd June 9th June 23rd At Colfax High School 10-12pm Register at colfaxjrfalcons,org Free! Raffle Prizes!

The rain is back and so are the puddles and the mud! Wellness is in need of clothing donations to keep our students playing AND dry and ready to learn. We're seeking pants for boys 3rd through 6th grade sizes. Pants for girls in sizes from 2nd grade to 5th grade. Sweats or leggings are welcome. Check your closets, garage and giveaway stash, we will take what you've got and we can pick-up! Thank you!- The Wellness Team x101

Dear Families, As a reminder, our staff will be hosting a Parent Information Night for all families of incoming preschool, TK, and kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year. The Information Night will be held in Room 2 at 5:30 p.m. Please join us to learn about our Early Education programs from our amazing teachers! Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Families, Tonight, at 5:30 p.m. in our gymnasium, Lisa Botwinik from the Placer County District Attorney's office will be presenting valuable information to families regarding the dangers of fentanyl for the youth in our community. The One Pill Can Kill information night will share startling statistics about fentanyl use in the county, and how it is specifically affecting children ages 14 to 18. You are not going to want to miss this important presentation! Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Families, The Colfax Elementary Accountability Report Card is now available for view on our website. To view the Report Card, please go to https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3600/CESD/3958538/2022-23_SARC__Published_in_2023-24_.pdf Thank you for your continued support of our school and instructional programs. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Families, On February 20th at 5:30 p.m. in Room 2, the Colfax Elementary Early Education Teachers will be hosting a Parent Information Night for all families of incoming students who will be entering preschool, transitional kindergarten, or kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exciting opportunity too learn more about our early education classrooms that provide hands-on learning in a safe and engaging environment. To enroll now, go to https://www.colfax.k12.ca.us/o/cesd/page/enrollment-registration We look forward to seeing you on February 20th! Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Families, The power is on at Colfax Elementary. School will start at the regular time of 8 a.m. If the power goes out during the school day, we will assess the situation. But, we will most likely continue with the school day until regular dismissal at 1:30 p.m. Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Families, As of now, power is on at Colfax Elementary. If power is out in the morning at 6:30 am, we will consider a late start for school. We will keep all families updated. Have a good night! Andy Giannini Superintendent

Do you enjoy working with children in a fun, team-oriented environment? Colfax Elementary is currently looking to hire campus supervisors to assist our students during lunch and recess. To apply, please go to https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1890808 Come join our team at Colfax Elementary !

Dear Colfax Families, Placer County Office of Education is offering a free, four-part Parent Education Series on children's mental health. Topics include support for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. To attend this virtual training series, go to zoom/DBTworkshops. This is a great opportunity! Andy Giannini, Superintendent

Dear Colfax Community, Due to the resignation of Trustee Melissa Kinsey, we currently have a vacancy on the Colfax Elementary School District Board of Trustees. The current Board will make a provisional appointment to fill this vacancy. In order to be considered for this provisional appointment, each applicant must: · be eighteen (18) years of age or older · be a citizen of California · reside in the Colfax Elementary School District attendance boundaries · be a registered voter in the district · not be disqualified by the constitution or laws of California from holding a civil office · complete the Application Packet for Provisional Governing Board Appointment and return it to the Colfax Elementary School District Office by Wednesday, January 31 at 2:30 p.m. Application packets are available between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the school office at Colfax Elementary School at 24825 Ben Taylor Road, Colfax, CA 95713. Applicants are encouraged to attend the Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to address the Board. The Governing Board will make the appointment at this meeting. For questions and inquiries, please contact the office at (530) 346-2202.

Special visitors stopped by our TK and Kindergarten classrooms yesterday! Santa and Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer to Ms. Bird, Miss Allen, and Mrs. Robinson's students. What a special surprise from the North Pole!

Congratulations to Abby Cave for winning the Colfax Lions Peace Poster Contest. Abby was recently featured in the Auburn Journal along with our school principal, Annette Udall, and Colfax Elementary's Visual Arts Teacher, Jessica Foley-Sanchez. Way to go, Abby!

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR PLACER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 2024-2025 Open Enrollment/Intradistrict applications for Placer Union High School District are being accepted between January 8th and January 31st 2024. Please refer to PUHSD Intradistrict Open Enrollment Board Policy 5116.1 on our district website for specific information and guidelines. TO APPLY: The parent/guardian of the pupil must complete and submit the application, along with the most recent copies of grades, attendance and notice of any behavior issues to their school of residence and request an appointment with that principal. The completed form MUST be turned into the District Office no later than January 31, 2024 by 4:15 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. Applications can be found on our website. Parents can contact Renée Seaman at Placer Union High School District Office at 530-886-4454 or email transfers@puhsd.k12.ca.us for more information regarding Open Enrollment/Intradistrict Transfers.

Dear Families of Colfax Elementary, We are excited to announce an evening showing of Peter and Wendy this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The performance will feature several of our students and will be directed by staff from the Placer County Repertory Theater. The performance of Peter and Wendy is free to all community members. See you this Thursday! Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Hello Bulldog Families, Today is the last day to purchase fresh Newcastle mandarins for 8th graduation fundraiser. Please support our 8th grade students by purchasing one (or more) 10lbs bag for $20. Please click on the link/s below to purchase. Cash, check or Venmo @CES-PTA please include your students name and teacher. Thank you for supporting CES 8th grade 2024 graduating class! We hope you are having a wonderful break with family and friends.

Thank you to our California State Parks rangers for visiting our TK and kindergarten students this morning. Thank you for giving our students this opportunity to learn about people who serve our community.

Terrific turkeys! The students in Mrs. Ramey's class put their creativity on display with some amazing turkey art. Great job, first graders!!

Dear Colfax Families, Unfortunately, due to the illness of several performers, we will have to postpone tomorrow night's performance of Peter & Wendy. The performance has been rescheduled to December 7th at 5:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone at the new time. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Families, Our Placer Rep After School Program will be performing one showing of Peter & Wendy tomorrow evening at 5 p.m. in the gym. All families are welcome to attend! Look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Andy Giannini Superintendent