Colfax Elementary School District

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, Due to hazardous road conditions and the forecast of heavy snowfall this morning, Colfax Elementary will be closed today, February 27th. If you have any questions, please email agiannini@colfax.k12.ca.us. Please be safe and, if you must drive, please drive carefully. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, We continue to monitor the forecast for additional snow, and we will communicate any possible school closure for tomorrow, February 27th, by 6 a.m. Please continue to be safe. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Families, At this time, Mid-Placer Transportation will run all busses as usual. We are planning to dismiss all of our students at the regular time at 2:30 p.m. We will continue to keep you updated regarding the weather and transportation. For questions, please contact our school office at (530) 346-2202. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Colfax Elementary continues to be on a regular schedule at this time. However, we will be canceling all after-school programs including clubs, sports, and after-school care. Please pick up your students at 2:30 p.m. today at regular dismissal time. For questions, please contact our school office at (530) 346-2202.

4th grade started working with fractions by opening up their own Pizzarias. Students also had the pleasure of sampling different literature at our Book Tasting. Students sampled 6 different books and then ranked them based on their interest. We will be starting Literature Circles next week!

Colfax Elementary will start school today on a regular schedule. We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the day. Please be prepared for an early release if the weather intensifies and conditions worsen. We will continue to update you. For questions, please contact our school at (530) 346-2202.

Dear Colfax Families, We will continue to monitor the weather conditions regarding the likelihood of heavy snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning. We will make a decision about school closure tomorrow morning approximately one-hour before the start of school based upon safety and the road conditions. Stay warm and stay dry! Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Due to heavy snow tomorrow evening, the Preschool, TK, and Kindergarten Information Night is being rescheduled to Thursday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in Colfax Elementary's gymnasium. Information will include a presentation from Colfax Early Educators and tours of the classrooms. For questions call (530) 346-2202.

4th and 5th grades celebrated Valentine's Day preparing a friendship soup and homemade bread. Yum!!

"Nature is a tool to get children to experience not just the wider world, but themselves." It was windy and cold on Tuesday afternoon so the kids at after school care worked together to build an amazing storm shelter out of branches and pine needles. Sometimes what the kids come up with on their own is way better than what adults could ever plan!

Join us this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Colfax Elementary for a Parent Information Night for all incoming preschool, TK, and kindergarten students. Come tour the classrooms and learn about how Colfax EL builds a strong educational foundation through hands-on learning, positive relationships, and confidence building.

Dear Colfax Families, Looking ahead, there may be a chance of snow in the Colfax area next week. As a reminder, our administrative staff continually monitors the weather and road conditions to determine if Colfax Elementary is open for operation. We will notify you through email, text, or phone before school starts if we are closing school for the day. Otherwise, it is safe to assume that school is open and ready for learning to occur! You can always contact our school office at (530) 346-2202 starting at 7:30 a.m. if you have a question. Enjoy your weekend! Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

These amazing Colfax kindergarteners are using oil pastels to draw and shade still life art. Way to go!

Colfax Elementary School District is looking for a Facilities Manager to join our amazing school. To apply, go to https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1725855. Application deadline is March 2nd! Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Facilities Manager supervises the maintenance and operations staff and performs a variety of skilled maintenance, operations, and administrative tasks. The Facilities Manager will keep the district facilities operating in a manner which supports the educational program and ensures the health and safety of its employees, students, and families. Typical Duties Include: -Schedule and supervise assignments and routes of maintenance and operations staff -Consult with the Superintendent to determine budget priorities and the efficient scheduling of assignments -Perform or coordinate skilled maintenance assignments such as cabinet and carpentry, electrical installation to include motors and basic circuitry, plumbing installation and maintenance, and painting -Operate machinery such as mowers, tractors, floor buffers, vacuums and other related equipment -Maintain a current and accurate inventory of district supplies -Be on call after normal work hours for emergency situations and adverse weather conditions -Develop short and long term deferred maintenance plans -Maintain positive relationships and interactions with students, staff, and the community

During Kindness week the kids in After School Care learned the important lesson of taking accountability for their actions by writing apology letters. We use these letters to help the children understand how their actions affect others. These notes are used for various reasons, whether it's hurting a friend's feelings or body, being disruptive or leaving a mess for others to clean up. We hope to need them less and less as the year progresses.

Sorting sweet tarts for Valentines Day in 1st grade!

Integrating literature, writing, and SEL into our math unit on money by reading "A Chair for My Mother" by Vera Williams. We also did some estimation. How many coins do you think are in the jar?

Fifth grade had a wonderful day leaping back in time to the founding of our Nation with the Walk Through The Revolutionary War presentation. Thank you to all the family members for helping your students prepare for this awesome learning experience.

8th Graders have been using green screen technology to film themselves in "space" and share their journey to other planets via video journal.

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Spelling Bee! You all did an amazing job! Thank you, Mrs. Tabatt and Ms. Hicks for making this a fun time for our students!