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Special Thanks to Firefighter Jeff Gilchrist who visited Hulstrom middle school students in Health class to teach them first aid and fire safety skills. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage to see pics from this fun and informative visit.

Mark Your Calendars!  It's almost here!

The Parent Engagement and Satisfaction Survey


Watch here for a link to this survey available from January 30 through February 10.  Five to 10 minutes is all it takes to let us know how we're doing.  Responses are anonymous and help our school and our district monitor and manage the treatment of our students, their families, and community members.

 

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools offers preschool to a limited number of CPP qualifying children.  The Colorado Preschool Program is funded by the state of Colorado. Eligible children will attend at no cost to the family.  Classes are 4 days per week, 2 hours and 55 minutes per day.

For More information on Eligibility Requirements and appointments,

Recently, Colorado Superintendents received notification if a school, or schools, in their respected school district earned either the John Irwin Award, or the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award.   For the 2011 school year, 249 schools in Colorado earned the John Irwin Award and or the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award.

 We are proud to announce that Hulstrom Options K-8 is one of only 57 schools in the state to receive both the John Irwin Award and the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award. 

  The 2011 John Irwin awards are awarded to schools that “exceed” expectations on the 3-year school performance framework’s indicator related to academic achievement and that “meet or exceed” expectations on the indicator related to academic growth gaps.  These schools demonstrate the highest levels of achievement not just for some students but also adequate performance across all student groups. 

 The 2011 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement awards are awarded to schools that “exceed” expectations on the 3-year school performance framework’s indicator related to academic growth and “meet or exceed” expectations on the indicator related to academic growth gaps.  These schools demonstrate the highest levels of growth for not just some students but all student groups. 

 Both of these awards are due to the hard work of your children, the staff, and you... the parents. 

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with and teach your children.

 


Is Hulstrom Options K-8 Right for Your Child?

Adams12 Schools of Choice 1st Round Enrollment Window is December 1, 2011 through February 1, 2012.  Mark your calendar to attend a Hulstrom Options K-8 Parent Information Night Tuesday, December 6, Thursday, January 12 or Tuesday, January 17 at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. During these informative sessions you'll gain information on :
   Kindergarten readiness screening
 Forms to be completed and turned in at your Kinder Readiness Screening: 
  
Parent Inventory Survey     Preschool Inventory Survey     
About my Child 

AAP & GT Programs - Which is right for your child?
   Meet the Hulstrom AllStar teachers and staff
Find out what makes Hulstrom a top-rated school!

for Information on the Choice Process for the 2012-2013 School Year.

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Can you believe it's almost February?  January has literally flown by and the Sweetheart month is right around the corner.  Just a reminder: we
DO NOT HAVE SCHOOL Thursday, February 2nd (Compensation Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, February 3rd (Furlough Day).

I've had some complaints from our neighbors regarding litter from Hulstrom's parents and students, as well as landscaping and yards being damaged when adults and students from Hulstrom trespass on yards.  Please help us be good neighbors by respecting other people's property.

Inclement Weather: the Leadership Team has agreed if we have students enter the front of the building due to inclement weather, we will dismiss the same way.  This way parents know where to meet students at the end of the day.  Likewise, if we have students enter through classroom doors, we will dismiss from classroom doors as well.  If you have any questions, please call the office.

Our final Kindergarten testing is scheduled for February 1st.  We are encouraging future families to have their child tested privately if the parents believe the child to be gifted and talented.  If you have friends and neighbors with children who are identified as Gifted and Talented, and/or are a good match for Hulstrom’s pace and academics, please be sure they contact the office for registration information!

  
We have our dates for TCAP (the new CSAP) for 2012.
3rd Grade Reading is February 15th and 16th 
3rd Grade Writing and Math and all assessments for 4th-8th Grade are on 
March 6th, 7th, 8th and 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Do not make other plans during these days.  Students need to be at school for TCAP.   

If you ever wish to visit with me, please do not hesitate to stop in and see me, call me at 720-972-5400, or email me at steven.t.isenhour@adams12.org


Steve

 


Awards and Recognition

Hulstrom's Own Karen Robinson is October's 9 News  9 Teachers Who Care!  Congratulations!!

Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Awards                                                   Commisioner of Education Richard Hammond has announced that Hulstrom Options K8 School has been recognized for the the Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award. Each year beginning in 2000, this award recognizes the top 8 percent of schools in the state, based on longitudinal student growth on statewide assessments across 3 years.  WAY TO GO HULSTROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!


Hulstrom Middle School Teacher Michelle Pearson Named Colorado Teacher of the YearClick here to see the video of this outstanding award presented by Commisioner of Education Dwight Jones.

5280 Magazine Names
Hulstrom Options K-8
A Top Denver School 
Hulstrom's Elementary is ranked 6th in the state of Colorado!
Hulstrom's middle School is ranked 14th in the state of Colorado!

Monday, January 30
Destination Imagination
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Young Rembrandts Enrichment
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 11
Ms Shock
YMCA BB Practice
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GYM
Tuesday, January 31
Computer Explorers - Tech Stars
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 12
Intramural Basketball
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MathCOUNTS Club
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Musical Rehearsals
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Gym and Stage
Through the Looking Glass Rehearsals
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
YMCA BB Practice
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GYM
Wednesday, February 1
*PBIS Focus: Teamwork
Denver Mint Presentation for 3rd Grade
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Media Center
MAD SCIENCE MIX SESSION
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
YMCA BB Practice
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GYM

Firefighter Jeff Gilchrists Teaches 7th Grade Health Students First Aid and Fire Safety