Dear Colfax Elementary Families,
School will be in session on Monday, April 10th. We will have school on April 10th to make up one day of instruction that was lost due to snow on February 24th. School will start at 8:00 a.m. and will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. As a reminder, Spring Break will occur from April 3rd to April 7th.
If you have any questions, please contact our school office at (530) 346-2202.
Sincerely,
Andy Giannini
Superintendent
Our Wellness Center staff do an amazing job of helping our students to build friendships during Lunch Bunch activities. Big thanks to Bryanna and Meghan for their vision and energy providing our students with ways to connect and to grow their emotional intelligence!
Thank you PTA for sponsoring our BMX assembly last week. Our students of all ages were amazed by the aerial tricks and stunts and learned about bike safety at the same time!
Learning by doing! Mrs. Preston's class explored the properties of friction by making simple machines and experimenting with gravity and zip lines. Engaged learning at its best!
Dear Colfax Families,
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the free Spring Break VAPA Academy provided by the Placer County Repertory Theater. The Spring Break program will run at Colfax Elementary from April 3rd through April 7th. The VAPA Spring Break Academy will be a full day program from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be taught by prominent actors and actresses from the Placer Repertory Theater for Colfax students in TK-8th grade. Don't miss out! This is an amazing opportunity for your child to experience the performing arts in a fun and creative way. To register print the attached registration form and return it to the office by tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, scan the QR code on the flyer.
Reading books together to celebrate Neurodiversity week!
TK had a great St. Patrick's Day making a leprechaun trap, sorting lucky charms and drawing leprechauns!
Eighth graders were paleontologists for the day by digging up fossil cards to learn about paleo ecosystems.
TK is working hard on in math on counting, graphing and tallying!
Rocklin Fine Arts is hosting a student Art Show on April 22nd and April 23rd. The Art Show is open to elementary, middle school, and high school students. To submit an art entry, use the attached registration link.
https://5il.co/1r1k2
There's a magical school up in the trees waiting for you...
ENROLL IN COLFAX ELEMENTARY FOR 2023-2024
-Visual and Performing Arts Academy
-Small class sizes
-After-school sports programs
-School gardening
-STEM enrichment clubs
To register Today, go to https://www.colfax.k12.ca.us/o/cesd/page/enrollment-registration
Thank you to the Lions Club for encouraging our students to become strong readers and grow academically. Recently, the Lions donated Kindles to several students who showed tremendous academic growth over the past several months. Thank you to Alan Shuttleworth for the nice write up in the Auburn Journal!
After school care brought some snow indoors this week and used it as an art medium. Using watercolors, cookie cutters and other tools, the kids made a variety of colorful, icy creations.
Thank you to U.S. Congressman Kevin Kiley who visited Colfax Elementary last Tuesday! We appreciated the Congressman's visit with our staff and students and the opportunity to share about our exciting school and how best to support public schools in rural California.
Enjoy a free Parenting Support Workshop occuring at the Maidu Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 18th. Topics include Autism Spectrum, emotional/behavioral support, issues with bullying, and several discussion forums. A light breakfast, full lunch, and daycare are provided! Don't miss this opportunity!
Dear Colfax Elementary Families,
We are proud to partner with Placer Repertory Theater to provide a Visual and Performing Arts Intersession over Spring Break at Colfax Elementary from April 3rd through April 7th. The VAPA Spring Break Intersession will be a full day program from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be taught by prominent actors and actresses from the Placer Repertory Theater for Colfax students in TK-8th grade. Come learn how to write scripts, create costumes, design sets, and perform individual and group roles. Both those with experience and new to acting are encouraged to register. The program is free and is limited to the first 32 students who complete the registration form and turn it into the office. For questions, call our office at (530) 346-2202. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to be creative and to have fun while learning about the Visual and Performing Arts.
Dear Colfax EL Families,
According to local law enforcement, Ben Taylor Road has been cleared of the mudslide that occurred earlier this evening, and it is safe to travel to school tomorrow morning. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep everyone informed if circumstances change.
See you tomorrow!
TK took advantage of the snow today and had a blast doing some sensory watercolor painting!
TK was so excited to have Mr. McAtee Play the accordion for us!
A leprechaun has visited Room 8! The first graders are busy writing letters to the leprechaun just in time for St. Patrick's Day!
