{"id":5078,"date":"2023-08-20T13:55:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T13:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montclair.dpsk12.org\/?p=5078"},"modified":"2023-08-20T13:56:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T13:56:19","slug":"starting-a-new-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montclair.dpsk12.org\/es\/2023\/08\/20\/starting-a-new-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a New School Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Montclair Families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking forward to meeting you and your student(s) for their first day of school!&nbsp; As a reminder,<strong>&nbsp;K-5 will start Monday 8\/21<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>ECE will start Tuesday 8\/22<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prioritize the safety of your student(s) we are adjusting our arrival procedures to minimize the number of access points to the building.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kindergarten through Fifth Grades<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Doors open at 7:50am (there will be no coverage provided prior to this time)<\/li><li>ALL Kindergarten &#8211; 5th grade students will enter through the main entrance off of Newport Street<\/li><li>Students will sit by class in the auditorium until 8:00 am when teachers will transition them to class<\/li><li>Students after 8:00am will be considered late and need to be let in at the main entrance by the front office<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ECE students will enter through the playground to the back doors of our ECE classrooms<\/li><li>Doors open at 8am (there will be no coverage provided prior to this time)<\/li><li>Families must sign in their child each morning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dismissal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECE-5th Grades<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dismissal will be at 3:05pm (except 1st Thursday of each month at 1:10pm)<\/li><li>ECE &#8211; dismiss from the classroom (students must be signed out by family)<\/li><li>K &#8211; Outside the auditorium (Newport)<\/li><li>1 &#8211; South door (Newport)<\/li><li>2 &#8211; South door (Newport)<\/li><li>3rd -South door (Newport)<\/li><li>4th &#8211; North door (Richthofen)<\/li><li>5th &#8211; North door (Richthofen)<\/li><li>Please be on time for dismissal as we do not provide coverage after 3:05 pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secure Spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To prioritize the safety of our students&nbsp;<strong>during school operating hours all classrooms will be considered secure spaces<\/strong>.&nbsp; This means that no adults other than Montclair staff will be allowed past the main office.&nbsp; All visitors must check-in to the main office at all times.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you are interested in&nbsp;<strong>volunteering at Montclair and\/or going on field trips<\/strong>&nbsp;you&nbsp;<strong>must go through a&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>background check process with DPS Volunteer Services<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/d_ZzOn6Hy7RDykrJHjyk_Q**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0Q6aHR0cHM6Ly9lcXVpdHkuZHBzazEyLm9yZy9nZXQtaW52b2x2ZWQvdm9sdW50ZWVyLXNlcnZpY2VzL1cHc2Nob29sbUIKZNsc2t9kdAbvU1IZREFOSUVMX0JBUktTSlJAZHBzazEyLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ**A__;fn5-fn4!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQPiXckMw$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here for more information<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Important Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What to bring to school:<\/strong>&nbsp; Backpack, water bottle and lunchbox (if needed)<\/li><li><strong>ECE Families:<\/strong>&nbsp; ECE families meeting is Monday 8\/21 at 3:00pm (in ECE classrooms)<\/li><li>Guests will need to check-in to the main office first<\/li><li>Please take a look at our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/C9E9Jkc6B-F493Zc-6PjGA**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QmaHR0cHM6Ly9tb250Y2xhaXIuZHBzazEyLm9yZy9jYWxlbmRhci9XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmTbHNrfZHQG71NSGURBTklFTF9CQVJLU0pSQGRwc2sxMi5vcmdYBAAAAAE*__;fn5-fg!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQCTgAJZA$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">school calendar&nbsp;<\/a>for the upcoming school year.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The&nbsp;<strong>1st Thursday<\/strong>&nbsp;of each month is early dismissal at 1:10pm (ECE &#8211; 5th).<\/li><li><strong>YMCA&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>is available for families who need additional after-school support.&nbsp; YMCA&nbsp;Registration:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/f39_2BsnjRS29BfWADBNcw**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QZaHR0cHM6Ly9iaXQubHkvZGVudmVyeW1jYVcHc2Nob29sbUIKZNsc2t9kdAbvU1IZREFOSUVMX0JBUktTSlJAZHBzazEyLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ**A__;fn5-fn4!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQLOIpbHY$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YMCA Registration Link<\/a><ul><li>YMCA will start 8\/21\/23<\/li><li>Contact information for YMCA:&nbsp; 720-630-1599 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kfisher@denverymca.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kfisher@denverymca.org<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Our<strong>&nbsp;school day<\/strong>&nbsp;will be from 8:00 am \u2013 3:05 pm Monday to Friday.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Students should arrive no earlier than 7:50 am each day.&nbsp; All students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast as part of DPS\u2019s Breakfast in the Classroom program.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>School Fees are $40 per child<\/strong>&nbsp;and will cover all school supplies and field trips for the year.&nbsp; To pay your school fee visit:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/Bt4UiFUXAmBLr1R0wk9FOg**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QcaHR0cHM6Ly9teXBvcnRhbC5kcHNrMTIub3JnL1cHc2Nob29sbUIKZNsc2t9kdAbvU1IZREFOSUVMX0JBUktTSlJAZHBzazEyLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ**A__;fn5-fn4!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQk9VYLaE$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parent Portal<\/a>&nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/0w6c5jtVyraGS-DFCh6b_w**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QdaHR0cHM6Ly9wYXlvbmxpbmUuZHBzazEyLm9yZy9XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmTbHNrfZHQG71NSGURBTklFTF9CQVJLU0pSQGRwc2sxMi5vcmdYBAAAAAE*__;fn5-fg!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQtfba56o$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for instructions<\/a>)<\/li><li>You can now&nbsp;<strong>report student absences online<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/ySUCwFsOoYoSGGfq3bot4Q**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZHBzazEyLm9yZy9hdHRlbmRhbmNlL1cHc2Nob29sbUIKZNsc2t9kdAbvU1IZREFOSUVMX0JBUktTSlJAZHBzazEyLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ**A__;fn5-fn4!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQ6jqyTwc$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/li><li>DPS has made&nbsp;<strong>changes to Montclair bus routes<\/strong>: Check your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/Bt4UiFUXAmBLr1R0wk9FOg**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QcaHR0cHM6Ly9teXBvcnRhbC5kcHNrMTIub3JnL1cHc2Nob29sbUIKZNsc2t9kdAbvU1IZREFOSUVMX0JBUktTSlJAZHBzazEyLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ**A__;fn5-fn4!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQk9VYLaE$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parent Portal<\/a>&nbsp; for more information or call DPS transportation at (720) 423-4600.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking forward to a wonderful year,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Barks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Principal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay up to date with information at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/track.spe.schoolmessenger.com\/f\/a\/IsDyut1ti4vZmoxwEP0NtA**A\/AAAAAQA*\/RgRmwQ2cP0QdaHR0cHM6Ly9tb250Y2xhaXIuZHBzazEyLm9yZy9XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmTbHNrfZHQG71NSGURBTklFTF9CQVJLU0pSQGRwc2sxMi5vcmdYBAAAAAE*__;fn5-fg!!I5wY4Ip2iQ-G!_tgN3mD87mKZYYnej34ArS9xAFYrs9c3al19XobmIZnr-aUrwg8ydBug62k0Qt_oqXRj77fVnOghzuejpKHQ5dC_mYQ$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montclair.dpsk12.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Montclair Families, We are looking forward to meeting you and your student(s) for their first day of school!&nbsp; As a reminder,&nbsp;K-5 will start Monday 8\/21&nbsp;and&nbsp;ECE will start Tuesday 8\/22. 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