January 2021 Newsletter - Rock Ridge Elementary

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January 2021 Newsletter

January 2021 Newsletter

Posted on 01/21/2021

Happy New Year!

We have already had an exciting beginning of the year with sunny and 50’s to bitter cold and some snow. Welcome to Colorado, where if you do not like the weather, wait five minutes.
This time of year, we start having more snow in the forecast and thus, possible late starts or even snow days. Be sure to check the district webpage for a refresher on how the district makes these decisions and then communicates to the community.
With that said, please also remember that we do not have supervision outside of school until 8:20, when we have our soft start and begin allowing students into the building. Please do not drop off your students before this time because of the cold and lack of adults outside of the building.
Some other friendly reminders:
• The attendance line at Rock Ridge (303-387-5152) is available 24 hours a day
• Please contact the office for messages to students prior to 3:00pm each day
• We are still practicing district COVID policies, including only allowing students on property. Please remain in your vehicle during pick up and drop off and refrain from walking onto campus from 8:20-8:50 and 3:20-3:50
• If you need to pick up your child or drop them off between 8:50-3:00, contact the office when you pull up in the car loop lane so that we can escort your child to your vehicle
• If you need to drop off an item for your child between 8:50-3:00, you may notify the front office by pressing the bell at the front door, notify us what the item is and for whom, then place the item(s) in the drop off container in the front
Thank you everyone for your understanding and patience. We appreciate your support and look forward to a brighter future soon.

With half of the year behind us, the past year has been a rougher ride than a roller coaster at Magic Mountain! The good news is I think by May we should be pulling into the station and ending this crazy ride. So hang in there and stay strong and let us start by making it to Spring Break and warmer weather.

Thank you everyone for making Rock Ridge Elementary a great place to learn. Have a wonderful month and stay warm.

Sincerely,
Peter Mosby, Principal

January 2021 Newsletter

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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).