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www.cherrycreekschools.org Winter/Spring 2014

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Points of Pride

Ponderosa Elementary named 2013 National Blue Ribbon School

Ponderosa Elementary School was named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. It is one of only five schools in the state and 286 schools in the nation to earn this prestigious honor, which recognizes public and private elementa-ry, middle, and high schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements

are being made in students’ levels of achievement.

Perfect ACT scoresFour Cherry Creek School District students were among

the 17 students statewide who were honored Nov. 14 by the Colorado Board of Education for earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT taken by every high school junior in Colo-rado last spring. Those students are:

• Rick Laoprasert, Cherry Creek High School• Nate Gibby, Cherokee Trail High School • David Mathews, Cherokee Trail High School• Susan Niederhoff, Smoky Hill High School

Students in the Cherry Creek School District consistent-ly score above the state and national average on the ACT. The district average ACT composite score for 2013 is 21.6. The Colorado average is 20.1 and the national average score is 20.9.

Restructuring of district bond debt saves taxpayers another $4.2 million

In December, the Cherry Creek School District suc-cessfully sold $31,215,000 of District General Obligation debt for savings of $4.2 million. The issue refinances $35,345,000 of Series 2004 bonds which were outstand-ing and which carried an interest rate of 4.3%. The bond issue was structured as tax exempt bonds maturing over the period of 2014-2022.

“This transaction reduced the outstanding debt, while also lowering the average interest rate from 4.3% to 2%,” Guy Bellville, Cherry Creek School District CFO said. “The resultant savings are passed directly to the taxpayers of the District through reduced tax collections totaling over $4.2 million spread over these next 10 years.”

Grandview students to represent Colorado in national competition

Grandview High School will represent Colora-do at the National We the People Competition in Washington, DC, April 26-29, 2014. The Grand-view team, comprised of 19 Advanced Placement Government students, taught by teacher Jeff Rei-man, won the state competition in December. The We the People program promotes students’ civic competence by enhancing their understanding of democratic principles and institutions.

Cherry Creek schools honored for achievement, growth

Fifteen Cherry Creek schools have earned the 2013 John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award from the Colorado Department of Education. The award is presented to schools that “exceed” expectations related to academic achievement and that “meet or exceed” expectations related to academic growth gaps. Congratulations to:

• Belleview Elementary School• Campus Middle School• Challenge School• Cherry Creek Charter Academy• Cherry Creek High School• Cherry Hills Village Elementary School• Cottonwood Creek Elementary School• Coyote Hills Elementary School• Dry Creek Elementary School• Greenwood Elementary School• Homestead Elementary School• Indian Ridge Elementary School• Rolling Hills Elementary School• West Middle School• Willow Creek Elementary School

In addition, 13 Cherry Creek schools received the 2013 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, which is presented to schools that “exceed” expecta-tions related to academic growth and “meet or exceed” expectations related to academic growth gaps. These schools demonstrate the highest levels of growth for not just some students but all student groups. Congratulations to:

• Antelope Ridge Elementary School• Belleview Elementary School• Canyon Creek Elementary School• Cherry Hills Village Elementary School• Cottonwood Creek Elementary School• Dry Creek Elementary School• Fox Hollow Elementary School• Greenwood Elementary School• High Plains Elementary School• Indian Ridge Elementary School• Peakview Elementary School• Pine Ridge Elementary School• Willow Creek Elementary School

IMPORTANT DATES

HOLIDAYS/NON-CONTACT DAYS

Jan. 20 MLK Day

Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day

Feb. 18 Non-contact day

Mar. 6-7 K-8 Non-contact day

May 2 K-8 Non-contact day

SPRING BREAK

Mar. 31 – Apr 4 Common Calendar

Mar. 31 – Apr 11 Transitional Calendar

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Cherry Creek Schools Honor Bands to perform

M ore than 130 outstanding student mu-sicians representing every middle and high school in the district will perform in the Cherry Creek School District

Honor Bands Concert at 4:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 1, in the Overland High School Auditorium, located at 12400 E. Jewell Avenue, Aurora. The concert is free and open to the public.

The CCSD Honor Bands program, now in its eighth year, is designed to continually raise the standard of music education in the district and recognize excep-tional student musicians.

“We have combined efforts to host an event that will provide our students with a unique experience of working with gifted conductors and the chance to work alongside similarly talented and motivated peers,” said Sara Wynes, associ-ate band director at Cherry Creek High School. “The district honor band event allows us to affirm the critical role that the Arts play in the education of all students throughout the district. Music is essential in Cherry Creek! The instrumental music programs are continuing with our exciting journey of collaboration and ex-cellence. We are honored to share this with our community!”

This year, Dr. Matthew Roed-er, Assistant Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands

at the University of Colorado, will be the high school clinician. Mr. Mike Perez, Director of Bands at Kinard Middle School in Fort Collins, will be the middle school clinician.

Congratulations to all of the Honor Band students listed on the facing page!

Award-winning filmmaker to speak at Cherry Creek Schools Foundation 20th Annual Luncheon

N irvan Mullick, after stumbling upon Caine’s Arcade, a handmade cardboard arcade, or-

ganized a flash mob of customers and chronicled the event in a short film. The film went viral and with-in the first two months inspired over 100 schools in nine coun-tries to create cardboard arcades inspired by the movie. The film has been featured on NBC Nightly News, CNBC and Good Morning America.

Mullick will be the keynote speaker at the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation 20th Annu-al Luncheon, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center. Get more

information at www.ccsdfounda-tion.org.

The Cherry Creek Schools Foundation builds relationships in the community and connects the Cherry Creek School District with business partners and indi-vidual contributors who provide resources so every student stays at the forefront of learning. They fund innovative opportunities for students and educators.

Join us March 14 and celebrate 20 years of giving to the students of Cherry Creek Schools!

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4. Photo ID of parent / guardian

5. Registration Forms: Available in Admissions or download from our website

QuestionsTo help shorten the wait time to register, please attend on the week listed above. If you are

unable to attend during your assigned week, you may come any time during the month. Call: 720-554-4550 or 720-886-7480 or: www.cherrycreekschools.org > Student Registration

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To enable principals and school staff to establish contact with parents and do adequate planning for the coming school year.

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

1. Birth Certificate: Must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2014

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Cherry Creek School District Kindergarten Round Up

Year Round/Transitional Schools: Aspen Crossing, Buffalo Trail, Dakota Valley, Eastridge, Elementary #43, Pine Ridge, Red Hawk Ridge, Village East

Transitional /Traditional: Black Forest Hills, Cherry Hills Village, Coyote Hills, Creekside, Highline, Homestead, Meadow Point, Polton, Willow Creek

Antelope Ridge, Arrowhead, Belleview, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Dry Creek, Heritage, Independence, Mission Viejo, Peakview, Sagebrush, Sunrise

Pre-registration for resident families who have children eligible for Kindergarten enrollment in the Cherry Creek School District for the 2014-15 school year.

(Students currently attending a CCSD preschool do NOT need to re-register for Kindergarten.)

Non-Resident applications will be available online April 1, 2014.

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Thank you Board of Education members

T he five members of the Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education are dedicated public ser-

vants – unpaid volunteers – who work diligently to ensure that the children of Cherry Creek receive the best education possible – one that prepares them for success in college, the military, the workplace and as contributing members of our democratic society.

January is School Board Rec-ognition Month and the Cherry Creek School District is proud to acknowledge the steadfast com-mitment and invaluable contribu-tions made by the members of the Board of Education; Karen Fisher, Claudine McDonald, Jim O’Brien, Randy Perlis and David Willman.

“How fortunate we are to have these selfless volunteers leading our district,” said Dr. Harry Bull, superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools. “They give generously of their time to thoroughly study and carefully consider many challeng-ing and complex issues. Every decision they make is based on what is in the best interest of our students.”

Board members are responsi-ble for the academic success of more than 51,000 students, as well as the efficient management of a district with nearly 9,000 full and part-time employees and an annual general fund budget of over $400 million. They spend

countless hours studying student achievement and school finance, working with lawmakers and edu-cational experts, meeting with dis-trict administrators, teachers, staff members, parents and students, and attending school and district events.

Each board member represents one of the district’s five direc-tor districts, but they are elected ‘at-large’ to four-year terms by registered voters via a non-parti-san ballot.

Board of Education meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at one of the Cherry Creek schools. Contact information for the Board of Education is 720-554-4300 or [email protected].

Jim O’BrienDirector District ACherry Hills Village ElementaryDry Creek ElementaryGreenwood ElementaryHeritage ElementaryHolly Ridge Primary/Holly Hills ElementaryHomestead ElementaryWalnut Hills ElementaryWillow Creek ElementaryCampus Middle SchoolWest Middle SchoolCherry Creek High School

Claudine McDonaldDirector District BEastridge Community ElementaryHighline Community ElementaryPolton Community ElementaryPonderosa ElementaryVillage East ElementaryChallenge SchoolPrairie Middle SchoolOverland High School

David WillmanDirector District CArrowhead ElementaryCimarron ElementaryIndependence ElementaryIndian Ridge ElementaryMeadow Point ElementaryMission Viejo ElementaryPeakview ElementarySummit ElementaryTrails West ElementaryHorizon Middle SchoolLaredo Middle SchoolSmoky Hill High School

Randy PerlisDirector District DAntelope Ridge ElementaryAspen Crossing Elementary

Buffalo Trail ElementaryCanyon Creek ElementaryCoyote Hills Elementary Dakota Valley ElementarySunrise ElementaryTimberline ElementaryFox Ridge Middle SchoolLiberty Middle SchoolSky Vista Middle School Thunder Ridge Middle SchoolCherokee Trail High SchoolEaglecrest High School

Karen FisherDirector District EBelleview Elementary Cherry Creek AcademyCottonwood Creek ElementaryCreekside ElementaryFox Hollow ElementaryHigh Plains ElementaryRed Hawk Ridge ElemRolling Hills ElementarySagebrush ElementaryFalcon Creek Middle SchoolGrandview High School

The Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education: Front row, L to R; Jim O’Brien, David Willman. Back row, L to R; Randy Perlis, Claudine McDonald, Karen Fisher.


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Jan 23 Scratch Club Student Council Meeting Tokyo Joe’s Community Family NightJan 24 Math Facts ManiaJan 28 Science ClubJan 30 Scratch ClubJan 31 Math Facts ManiaFeb 6 Scratch ClubFeb 7 Math Facts ManiaFeb 11 6-7 pm, PTCO MeetingFeb 13 Scratch Club Student Council MeetingFeb 14 Math Facts Mania Firehouse Subs Community Family Night

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Arrowhead Elementary School19100 E. Bates Ave.Aurora, CO 80013720-886-2800

Jan 30 9:20 am, All Star AssemblyFeb 7 8:15 am, Donuts for Dads Feb 11-13 Valgram Sales during lunch Feb 11 6-8 pm, Skate CityFeb 21 6:30 pm, BINGO NightMar 25 6-7:40 pm, Parent NightMar 27 2:15 pm, All Star AssemblyMar 28 6:30 pm, BINGO NightApr 16 Class Picture Day

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Aspen Crossing Elementary School4655 S. Himalaya StreetAurora, CO 80015720-886-3700

Jan 17 - 31 PTCO Butter Braid SalesJan 31 6 pm, 5th Grade Star Gazing EventJan 31 Pastries for Parents 8:15 amFeb 6 6:30 pm, TCAP 3/4/5 Parent NightFeb 10 9 am, PTCO Board MeetingFeb 12 Butter Braid Delivery PTCO Spirit Night at Casa Vallarta RestaurantFeb 14 2:30 pm, Valentine’s class partiesFeb 24 - 28 TCAP – 3rd Grade Reading WindowFeb 27 Read Across America Day/Character Dress up DayFeb 28 PTCO Bingo Night – 5:30 – 8:30 pmMar 3 – 7 Parent Conference Week Book FairMar 3 6:30 pm, PTCO General MeetingMar 10 9 am, PTCO Board MeetingMar 10 - 28 TCAP, Grades 3-5Mar 24 - 28 Quarters for KidsApril 16 PTCO Spirit Night at Firehouse Subs Apr 21 9 am, PTCO Board MeetingApr 22 - 26 Volunteer Appreciation Week Apr 23 8:15 am, Volunteer Appreciation BreakfastApr 24 Class Picture/ Personality Picture DayApr 25 2 pm, Walk-A-ThonApr 28 - May 2 Culturally Relevant WeekApr 29 Day of the Child – “Cultural Dress-Up Day”Apr 30 6 pm, Taste of ACEMay 5 6:30 pm. PTCO General MeetingMay 5 - 9 Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 8 Fine Arts Night/Talent ShowMay 9 Kindergarten Mother’s Day TeaMay 12 9 am, PTCO Board MeetingMay 13 6:30 pm, Kindergarten OrientationMay 16 Field Day, K-5th GradesMay 30 PTCO Spring EventJun 6 Move Up DayJun 9 6 pm, PTCO Board Meeting 10:30 am, 5th Grade Continuation Last Day of School Kindergarten & 5th GradeJun 10 Last Day of School, 1st-4th Grades

Belleview Elementary School4851 S. Dayton StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111720-554-3100

Jan 23 5:30 pm, Science FairFeb 6 6:30 pm, 2nd Grade MusicalFeb 12 9:05 am, PTCO MeetingApr 9 9:05 am, PTCO General MeetingApr 23 6 pm, Shakespeare Community ShowApr 24-25 6 pm, Shakespeare Dinner TheatreApr 29 6 pm, Shakespeare Apprentice Community ShowMay 7 6:30 pm, 1st Grade Musical May 14 6:30 pm, Band/Chime/ Choir ConcertMay 23 Field Day for

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Black Forest Hills Elementary School25233 E. Glasgow DriveAurora, CO 80016720-886-8900

Feb 11 6:30-8 pm, PTCO MeetingFeb. 13 9-10 am, Accountability MeetingFeb. 21 5-7 pm, Heroes DanceMar 11 6:30-8 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 13 9-10 am, Accountability MeetingApr 8 6:30-8 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 28 Spring PicturesMay 8 9-10 am, Accountability MeetingMay 9 5-8 pm School Carnival & AuctionMay 13 6:30-8 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 16 Walk-a-thonMay 2 6-7 pm, Musical PerformanceJun 10 Last day of school

Buffalo Trail Elementary School24300 E. Progress DriveAurora, CO 80016720-886-4000

Jan 31 6 pm, PTCO Luau DanceFeb 6 6:30 pm, Multicultural FairFeb 27 6 pm, 2nd Grade Poetry NightMar 4-5 4-8 pm, Evening ConferencesMar 11 6:30 pm, PTCO General MeetingMar 27 Jumpsters PerformanceApr 24 6 pm, Women in Leadership NightMay 8 6 pm, Kindergarten MusicalMay 13 6:30 pm, PTCO General Meeting/ElectionsMay 15 6:30 pm, Choir ConcertMay 22 6 pm, 4th Grade MusicalMay 30 6 pm, PTCO Outdoor Movie NightJun 5 Kindergarten Information Night

Canyon Creek Elementary School6070 S. Versailles Pkwy.Aurora, CO 80015720-886-3600

Feb 7 5:30 pm, PTO BingoFeb 10-14 Jump Rope for Heart WeekFeb 19 4 pm, PTO Board Meeting 4:30 pm, PTO General Meeting 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 26 5 pm, Noodles & Company NightMar 3-6 Book Fair ConferencesMar 5 6:30 pm, Book Fair Family NightMar 18 5:30 pm, PTO Board Meeting 6 pm, PTO General MeetingMar 19 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingMar 20 5 pm, 4th and 5th Grade Science FairMar 27 4 pm, Dairy Queen NightMar 28 12:30 pm, 2nd Grade Choir PerformanceApr 11 6 pm, Barnes and Nobles NightApr 14 Class Picture DayApril 18 6 pm, Family Movie NightApril 23 4 pm, PTO Board PTO General Meeting 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingMay 2 8 am, Kindergarten Orientation MeetingMay 3 10 am, PTO Beyond the Blackboard EventMay 5-9 Teacher Appreciation WkMay 9 11 am & 1:20 pm, Kindergarten Performance 1:45 pm, 1st Grade PerformanceMay 11-16 PTO Paint Cellar WeekMay 13 4 pm, PTO Silent AuctionMay 15 6 am-9 pm, Chick-Fil A EventMay 16 10:10 am, 4TH Grade Performance 11 am, 4th Grade Wax Museum 7 pm, Kindie BallMay 21 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingMay 22 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Choir Concert 6-8 pm, Art Show

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Cherry Creek teachers achieve National Board certification

Thirteen teachers in the Cherry Creek School District earned Nation-al Board Certification in

2013, and another six renewed their certification, according to the National Board for Profession-al Teaching Standards (NBPTS), which sets the standards for teach-ing excellence and administers the rigorous National Board Certifica-tion program. The Cherry Creek School District now has 113 Na-tional Board Certified teachers, the third most in the state of Colorado.

“We are so proud of these ex-ceptional educators and the deep commitment they have made to their own learning and their stu-dents’ learning,” said Dr. Harry Bull, superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools. “They have invest-ed an incredible amount of time and effort to take their teaching to an ever-higher level. That, in turn, contributes to the academic growth and success of each and every one of their students.”

National Board Certified teach-ers have successfully demonstrat-ed advanced teaching knowledge, skills and practices. Certification is achieved through a rigorous, per-formance-based assessment that typically takes one to three years to complete.

“As a result of going through the long and difficult process of achieving National Board Certifi-cation, I am much more reflective

with regard to my teaching as well as my lesson planning, which is a clear benefit to my students,” said Grandview Mathematics teacher Rachael Narcisi. “My contact with my student’s families has improved dramatically which means we are partnering together in each stu-dent’s education – which is another benefit to my students.”

“The process focuses on how planning and teaching, and a teacher’s own learning, affect student achievement,” said Ila Adhikari, an English Language Acquisition specialist at Timberline Elementary. “I was able to change the way I plan, the way I collabo-rate with my co-teachers, and how I assess student learning. It was a rigorous but amazing experience.”

The Cherry Creek Schools teach-ers who achieved National Board Certification in 2013 are: • Ila Adhikari, English Language Acquisition specialist, Timberline Elementary• Nicole Burrell, Instructional Coach, Sagebrush Elementary• Jennifer Christianson, Kinder-garten, Ponderosa Elementary• Doug Cole, English, Eaglecrest High School• Ann Finseth, Dakota Valley Elementary• Summer Kavanaugh, Science, Challenge School• Corey Kesler, Science, Eaglec-rest High School

• Erin Kesler, Science, Eaglecrest High School• Rachael Narcisi, Mathematics, Grandview High School• Pamela Patrick, Social Studies, Cherokee Trail High School• Heather Prins, Instructional Coach, Arrowhead Elementary• Sarah Ramsey, English, Cherry Creek High School• Megan Webb, Social Studies, Cherokee Trail High School

“I knew that the process of pur-suing National Board Certification would make me a better teacher,” said Doug Cole, an English teacher at Eaglecrest High School. “Re-flecting on my teaching has made my lessons more culturally respon-sive, rigorous and engaging, and my students are the real beneficia-ries of the process.”

“Rigor runs through my blood and now I know that I can achieve this in my kindergarten classroom on a daily basis,” said Jennifer Christianson, a kindergarten teacher at Ponderosa Elementa-ry. “By taking the adventure of working towards a National Board Certification, it perpetually had me learning curriculum and the stan-dards in depth, instructing and assessing my diverse classroom of learners and reflecting upon my practice.”

The Cherry Creek Schools teach-ers who renewed their National Board Certification in 2013 are: • Mary Bartholomew, Science, Smoky Hill High School• John Fennell, Science, Eaglec-rest High School• Cheryl Paricio, Science, Smoky

Hill High School• Mark Paricio, Science, Smoky Hill High School• Suzette Phillips, Social Studies, Cherokee Trail High School• Mimi Webber, English, Campus Middle School

National Board Certified teach-ers must renew their certification every 10 years.

Nationally, less than two percent of teachers have earned Nation-al Board Certification. In 2013, 4,117 teachers achieved National Board Certification, bringing the total number of National Board Certified teachers nationwide to 106,356. All 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 700 local school districts recognize National Board Certification as a mark of distinction and excellence.

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Corey KelserAnn Finseth

Rachael NarcisiErin Kesler Heather PrinsPamela Patrick Megan WebbSarah Ramsey


May 29 Field Day, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd GradesMay 30 Field Day, 3rd, 4th and 5th GradesJun 2 10 am, AM Kindie Lunch & Celebration 1:30 pm, PM Kindie Lunch & Celebration 8 am, PTO Board MeetingJun 4 Last Day of School 9:30 am, 5th Grade Continuation

Cherry Hills Village Elementary School2400 E. Quincy Ave.Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113720-747-2700

Feb 20 7:45 am, Accountability MeetingFeb 20 9:15 am, PTCO MeetingMar 3-Mar 6 Book FairMar 20 7:45 am, Accountability MeetingMar 20 9:15 am, PTCO MeetingApr 24 7:45 am, Accountability MeetingApr 24 9:15 am, PTCO MeetingMay 15 7:45 am, Accountability Meeting

Cimarron Elementary School17373 E. Lehigh PlaceAurora, CO 80013720-886-8100

Jan 21 9 am, PTCO MeetingJan 23 6 pm, Talent ShowJan 31 6 pm, Snowball Festival Feb 6 6 pm, Skate City NightFeb 13 6 pm, PTCO Family Activity – Valentine Craft NightMar 3-6 Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 3-6 Book FairMar 18 9 am, PTCO Meeting

Mar 28 PRIDE AssemblyApr 10 4 pm, McTeacher NightApr 15 9 am, PTCO MeetingApr 17 7 pm, Going Buggy PerformanceMay 1 6 pm, Skate City NightMay 15 6 pm, Kindergarten Information NightMay 20 9 am, PTCO MeetingMay 22 6 pm, Spring Choir ConcertMay 23 5:30 pm, Spring CarnivalMay 30 6 pm, Skate City NightMay 30 Field Day (Grades K-5)Jun 2 Kindergarten GraduationJun 2 7 pm, 5th Grade Continuation

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School11200 E. Orchard Rd.Englewood, CO 80111720-554-3200

Mondays, Feb 17-Apr 25 8-8:45 am, Drills for Skills Basketball, Grades 3-5Tuesdays, Feb 17-Apr 25 8-8:45 am, Fit Club, Grades 1-5Tuesdays 8-8:50 am, 3rd Grade ChoirTues/Thurs 3:35-4:25 pm, BandThursdays 8-8:50 am, 4th & 5th Grade ChoirFridays 7:45-8:45 am, Chess ClubFridays/Feb & Apr 8-8:45 am, Intramurals, Grades 3-5Fridays/Jan & Mar 8-8:45 am, Intramurals, Grades 1&2Dec 18 2:30 & 6:30 pm, 2nd Grade Program Jan 23 8 am, PTO MeetingFeb 27 9 am, PTO MeetingMar 14 5 pm, Integrated Arts EventMar 27 8 am, PTO Meeting

Mar 27 2:30 & 6:30 pm, 3rd Grade Program Apr 24 9 am, PTO Meeting May 1 2:30 & 6:30 pm, 4th Grade Program May 15 2:30 & 6:30 pm, Choir ConcertMay 22 6 pm, Spring Funds Allocation May 30 10 am, Kindergarten GraduationJun 2 9:30 am, 5th Grade Continuation

Coyote Hills Elementary School24605 E. Davies WayAurora, CO 80016720-886-3900Mar 12 6:30 pm, PTCO General MeetingMar 27 2:30 & 6:30 pm, 5th Grade ProgramMay 1 2:30 & 6:30 pm, 2nd Grade ProgramMay 6 6:30 pm, Spring Evening of MusicMay 15 2:30 & 6:30 pm, 4th Grade ProgramMay 21 6:30 pm, PTCO General Meeting

Creekside Elementary School19993 E. Long AvenueCentennial, CO 80016720-886-3500

Feb 4 4:30-5:30 pm, Accountability Meeting 6-7 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 7 5-8 pm, Night at the Movies BingoFeb 22 School Gala @ Heritage Eagle BendMar 18 4:30-5:30 pm, Accountability Meeting 6-7 pm, PASS MeetingMay 6 4:30-5:30 pm, Accountability Meeting 6-7 pm, PASS Meeting Jun 9 Last Day of School KGJun 10 Last Day of School 1-5

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SCHEDULE Dakota Valley Elementary School3950 S. Kirk WayAurora, CO 80013720-886-3000

Jan 30 7 pm, 3rd Grade Musical A/D tracksFeb 6 5:30 pm, PASS Meeting (reading night)Feb 12 6 pm, PTCO meeting Feb 27 7 pm, 3rd Grade Musical B/C tracksMar 6 5:30 pm, PASS Meeting 7 pm, 1st grade Musical A/C tracksMar 12 6 pm, PTCO Meeting

Mar 27 5:30 pm, Accountability meeting 7 pm, 1st Grade Musical B/D tracksMar 29 9 am, Coyote Call B trackApr 3 5:30 pm, PASSApr 9 6 pm, PTCO meetingApr 28 9 am, Coyote Call A/D tracksMay 1 5:30 pm, PASS meetingMay 14 6 pm, PTCO meetingMay 15 7 pm, 5th grade Musical A/C tracksMay 17 Dakota Valley School CarnivalMay 29 2 pm, A track ContinuationMay 30 Last day of school A trackJun 5 7 pm, 5th Grade Musical B/D tracksJun 6 9 am, Coyote Call B/C tracksJun 11 6 pm, PTCO meetingJun 19 12 noon & 2 pm, B/C/D tracks, 5th Grade ContinuationJun 20 Last day of school

Dry Creek Elementary SchoolCollege Preparatory Focus School7686 E. Hinsdale AvenueCentennial, CO 80112720-554-3300

Jan 22 Readathon beginsJan 29 Readathon ends

Jan 29 6:30 pm, Book Exchg Jan 30 2 pm, Spelling BeeFeb 6 DNO, TBA Feb 20 8 am, Accountability Feb 21 9, PTCO meetingMar 12 9:15 am, PTCO Board MeetingApr 11 9 am, PTCO meetingApr 16 9 am, PTCO Budget MeetingApr 24 8 am, Accountability MeetingMay 1 1:30 pm, Science FairMay 8 8 am, Muffins with MomMay 22 8 am, Accountability MeetingMay 16 Field DayMay 30 9 am, PTCO MeetingJun 2 10 am, Kindergarten GraduationJun 2 6:30 pm, 5th Grade Continuation

Eastridge Community Elementary School11777 E. Wesley AvenueAurora, CO 80014720-747-2200

Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day Eastrade Community WalkFeb 11 5:30-7 pm, LATINO/ PASS Meeting 6:30-8 pm, BLAACK/ PASS MeetingFeb 12 6-7:30 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 8 5:30-7 pm, LATINO/PASS Meeting 6:30-8 pm, BLAACK/ PASS MeetingApr 9 6-7:30 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 16-23 Book Fair Apr 30 4-5 pm, Eastridge Volunteer Appreciation May 9 Talent ShowMay 13 5:30-7 pm, LATINO/ PASS Meeting 6:30-8 pm, BLAACK/ PASS MeetingMay 14 6-7:30 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 21 Choir ConcertMay 29 5th Grade A Track ContinuationMay 30 Kindie A Track Continuation

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Fox Hollow Elementary School6363 S. Waco StreetAurora, CO 80016720-886-8700

Mon/Thurs 7:45-8:30 am, intramuralsTues/Thurs 3:30-4:15 pm, intramuralsTuesdays 7:45-8:40 am, choirJan 22 6 pm, PASS MeetingJan 23 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingFeb 22 6 pm, Fox Trotters Basketball GameFeb 26 6 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 28 3:30-5:30 pm, K-2, 3-5 movie nightMar 8 6 pm, Dinner AuctionMar 12 4 pm, Accountability Mar 19 6 pm, PASS MeetingMar 21 8:55 am, PTO MeetingApr 16 6 pm, PASS MeetingApr 18 8:55 am, PTO MeetingMay 9 8:10 am, Muffins with MomMay 14 4 pm, Accountability May 16 8 am, Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 5 pm, Gallery WalkMay 21 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingMay 22 Science OlympiadMay 23 Science Olympiad A/C Track Field DayMay 27 A/C Track Field Day- Rain DateJun 6 B Track Field DayJun 10 B Track Field Day - Rain Date

Greenwood Elementary School5550 S. Holly StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111720-554-3400

Jan 27 9:30-11:30 am, Greenwood Battle of the Books CompetitionJan 28 5:30-7 pm, Sock HopFeb 7 6-10 pm, Greenwood AuctionFeb 20 8-8:50 Donuts with DadFeb 20 6:30-7:30 2nd Grade ProgramFeb 27 Parent Teacher ConferencesMar 3 Parent Teacher Conferences/TCAP testing 4th GradeMar 4 Parent Teacher Conferences/TCAP testing 3/4th GradesMar 5 Parent Teacher Conferences/TCAP testing 3/4th GradesMar 6 Parent Teacher ConferencesMar 11 TCAP testing 4/5th GradesMar 12 TCAP testing 3/4/5th GradesMar 13 TCAP testing 3/4/5th GradesMar 18 TCAP testing 5th GradeMar 19 TCAP testing 5th GradeMar 20 TCAP testing 5th GradeMar 20 6:30-7:30 pm, KG ProgramMar 24 2:15-3 pm, 2nd Grade Greentree PressApr 17 6-7:30 pm, 4th Grade ProgramApr 20 Earth Day WeekApr 21 5th Grade Science Career DayApr 24 8-8:50 am, Muffins with MomApr 29-May 1 School Musical May 8 Specials - Fun RunMay 9 2:15-3:30 pm, 2nd Grade Mothers Day TeaMay 13 6-7:30 pm, KG Orientation for 2014-2015 SYMay 14 9:30-11:30 am, Field Day KGMay 14 12:30-2:30 pm, Field Day 1stMay 15 9:30-11:30 am, Field Day 3rdMay 15 12:30-2:30 pm, Field Day 2nd

May 15 6:30-7:30 pm 1st Grade Program May 16 9:30-11:30 am, Field Day 4thMay 16 12:30-2:30 pm, Field Day 5thMay 23 9 am-2 pm, 5th Grade AmeritowneJun 2 9 am-12 noon, 5th Grade Continuation

Heritage Elementary SchoolFocus School6867 E. Heritage Place SouthCentennial, CO 80111720-554-3500

Mondays 7:45-8:45 am, Fun with Music 8-8:45 am, Engineering Club – Alt 2 & 4/3 & 5 grades 8-8:45 am, Literacy Club– 4th grade 8:45-9, Running Club 3:30-4:15 pm, Engineering Club - Alt 2 & 4/3 & 5 grades 3:35-4:35 pm, Young Rembrandts 3:30-5 pm, Language Arts Club – 5th gradeTuesdays 7:45-8:45 am, Heritage Players 8:15-8:45 am, Karate 8:45-9, Running Club 3:40-4:25 pm, K-2 Spanish 3:35-4:35 pm, Orchestra 3:30-4:30 pm, Technology ClubWeds 8-8:45 am, Battle of the Books 8-8:45 am, PE Intra- murals – 3rd through 5th grades 8-8:45 am, Butterfly Pk 8:45-9 am, Running club 3:40-4:25 pm, 3-5 SpanishThurs 8-8:45 am, 5th Grade Math Club 8-8:45 am, 2nd Grade Math Club 8-8:45 am, Junior Great Books 8-8:55 am, ELA Club 8-8:45 am, 1st Grade Math Club 3:34-4:35 pm, OrchestraFridays 7:45-8:45 am, 3-5 Jump Rope Club 8:45-9 am, Running ClubJan 28 2:15 pm, Heritage Spelling BeeFeb 7 9 am-3:30 pm, District Spelling Bee, SARCFeb 19 6 pm, Accountability and PTCO General MeetingsFeb 28 End of 2nd Trimester- progress reports Feb 10-21 TCAP testing – 3rd grade reading onlyMar 3 & 5 Parent Teacher Conferences after schoolMar 3-14 TCAP Testing – Grades 3-5Mar 15 6:30 pm, PTCO AuctionMar 21-Apr 9 PTCO Teacher TimeMar 25 Class Group Pictures (Individual-optional)Apr 15 9-10 am, Volunteer CelebrationApr 22 1:30 & 6:30 pm, Spring MusicalApr 23 6 pm, Accountability and PTCO General MeetingsApr 28-May 1 Spring Book FairApr 30 Heritage Art ShowMay 5-9 Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 9 Kindergarten – Mother’s Day TeaMay 23 Kindergarten – Baseball with DadsMay 29 Field Day (rain date May 30)Jun 2 5th grade Pool PartyJun 2 10 am, Kindergarten GraduationJun 2 6:30 pm, 5th Grade ContinuationJun 3 Last Day of School- progress reports go home- dismissal @ noon

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High Plains Elementary School6100 S. Fulton StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111720-554-3600

Fridays 8-8:55 am, Chess Club 3-5Mondays 8-8:55 am, Choir 3-5Mondays 8-8:55 am, Spanish Club K-2Thursdays 8-8:55 am, Spanish Club 3-5Tuesdays 8-8:55 am, Mandarin ChineseFridays 8-8:55 am, Jump Rope Club 5Mondays 8-8:55 am, Newspaper Club 4-5Tues/Wed Destination ImaginationTues/Thurs 3:35-4:25 pm, Band 4-5Weds 8-8:55 am, GolfThursdays 8-8:55 am, Elementary EngineeringChanges 8-8:55 am, IntramuralsTues/Thurs 8-8:30 am, RAZ KidsFridays 8-8:55 am, Science ClubJan 16 6-7 pm, 3rd Grade Music ProgramJan 23 8 am, Accountability MeetingFeb 6 6-7 pm, 4th Grade Music ProgramFeb 6 6:30 pm, 5th Grade New Parent Night @ CMS Feb 14 Valentine’s Day PartiesFeb 27 6-7 pm, 2nd Grade Music ProgramFeb 27-Mar 6 Usborne Book FairMar 3-Mar 7 Spring Week ConferencesMar 20 6-7 pm, 1st Grade Music ProgramMar 27 8 am, Accountability MeetingApr 8 9 am, Class PicturesApr 17 6-7 pm, 5th Grade Music ProgramApr 30 2 pm, Kindergarten OrientationMay 1 5 pm, ArtVenture/ A Taste of High Plains

May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 8 8 am, Accountability MeetingMay 17 9 am, Family Fun RunMay 23 9 am, PTCO General MeetingMay 29 9-12:30 pm, Field DayMay 30 9-12:30 pm, Field Day Rain DateJun 2 10 am, 5th Grade ContinuationJun 3 Last Day of School, 12 noon Dismissal

Highline Community Elementary School11000 E. Exposition Ave.Aurora, CO 80112720-747-2300

Jan 15 11 am-12 noon, Spelling BeeJan 22 7:30-8:30 am, PASS MeetingFeb 12 5 pm, PTCO MeetingFeb 19 7:30-8:30 am, PASS MeetingMar 3-7 Book FairMar 12 5 pm, PTCO Meeting Apr 9 5 pm, PTCO Meeting May 14 5 pm, PTCO Meeting May 20 4:30-7 pm, Community CelebrationMay 21 7:30-8:30 am, PASS Meeting

Holly Ridge Primary School (K-2)3301 S. Monaco Pkwy.Denver, CO 80222720-747-2400

Holly Hills Elementary School (3-5)6161 E. Cornell Ave.Denver, CO 80222720-747-2500Holly Ridge and Holly Hills are considered one school at two locations.

Jan 21 6 pm, PASS. Mtg. @ Glendale YMCAJan 30 7 pm, 2nd Grade Program @ Holly RidgeFeb 4 5 pm, Accountability Meeting @ Holly Ridge 6 pm, PTCO Meeting @ Holly RidgeFeb 7 5:30 pm, Bingo @ Holly HillsFeb 21 10 am, CARE Assembly @ Holly Hills 2 pm, CARE Assembly @ Holly RidgeFeb 25 6 pm, PASS Mtg. @Feb 27 7pm, 3rd Grade Program @ Holly HillsMar 3-7 Book Fair @ Holly RidgeMar 27 7 pm, Kindergarten Program @ Holly RidgeApr 8 5 pm, Accountability Meeting @ Holly Ridge 6 pm, PTCO Meeting @ Holly RidgeApr 15 6 pm PASS Mtg. @ Glendale YMCAApr 17 7 pm, 4th Grade Program @ Holly HillsMay 6 5 pm, Accountability Meeting @ Holly Hills 6 pm, PTCO Meeting @ Holly HillsMay 13 7 pm, Choir, Band, Orchestra & Dance Program @ Holly HillsMay 15 9-3 pm, Field Day @ Holly RidgeMay 16 9-3 pm, Field Day @ Holly HillsMay 20 6 pm, PASS Mtg. @ Holly RidgeMay 23 10 am, CARE Assembly @ Holly Hills 2 pm, CARE Assembly @ Holly RidgeMay 30 5th Grade DanceJun 2 Move Up Monday @ Holly Ridge & Holly HillsJun 3 9:15 am, 5th Grade ContinuationJun 3 Last Day of School, Early Dismissal

Homestead Elementary School7451 S. Homestead Pkwy.Centennial, CO 80112720-554-3700

Jan 23 8:45 am, PTCO General MeetingJan 24 8:45 am, Kindergarten RodeoJan 28 10-11:30 am, Enrollment TourJan 29 4th Grade Poetry CaféJan 30 PTCO Science NightJan 31 Enrichment AssemblyFeb 5 1:30-3 pm, Enrollment TourFeb 10-12 Student Council Sucker SaleFeb 14 Valentine’s Day Class PartiesFeb 25 10-11:30 pm, Enrollment TourMar 3-6 Book Fair Mar 14 3:15-4:15 pm, PTCO Sock HopMar 20 8:45 am, PTCO General MeetingMar 24-28 Community Outreach Food DriveMar 26 2:15 pm, 2nd Grade Performance AssemblyMar 27 6:30 pm, 2nd Grade Evening PerformanceApr 7-11 Community Outreach Toiletry DriveApr 10 8-8:45 am, Volunteer BreakfastApr 14-18 Colorado DaysApr 17 9 am, 4th Grade Colorado History PerformanceApr 22 Class Photos & Spring Individual PicturesMay 1 2:45-3:15 pm, 2nd Grade Author CelebrationMay 7 3:15-5 pm, Bike Rodeo, Grades 3-5May 13 3:45-5 pm, Kindergarten OrientationMay 15 12:15 pm, 1st Grade Author’s CelebrationMay 16 Field Day 8 am-4 pm, BOGO Book FairMay 19 8 am-4 pm, BOGO Book FairMay 21 11-11:45 am, 5th Grade Play 6-8 pm, Fine Arts NightMay 22 9:45 am, 2nd Grade Mexican MarketMay 23 10:15 am, Kindergarten

A-Z ProgramMay 24 2:30 pm, 4th Grade End of Year Work Showcase for ParentsMay 30 3rd Grade Camp El Camino 1st Grade Field Trip to the Zoo 2nd Grade Mexican Fiesta 4th Grade Pool PartyJun 2 Last day of school for Kindergarten and 5th Grade 9:45-10:45 am, 5th Grade Celebration 5th Grade Pool PartyJun 3 Last day of school, grades 1-4

Independence Elementary School4700 S. Memphis StreetAurora, CO 80015720-886-8200

Jan 29 Laredo counselors visit 5th grade Feb 6 Math Curriculum Family NightFeb 7 Student Group Pictures Feb 11 5:30 pm, PASS meetingFeb 12 Kitchen Staff Appreciation DayFeb 13 6 pm, 2/3 MusicalFeb 14 2:30 pm, Class Valentine PartiesFeb 21 STAR Award assemblies 6 pm, Patriot Showcase NightMar 3-7 Parent Conferences Mar 9 Daylight Savings Mar 10-28 TCAP testing windowMar 13 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 24 6 pm, Skate CityMar 25 Indy Sportstack TourneyMar 26-28 Peer Teacher TripApr 8 5:30 pm, PASS MeetingApr 10 6 pm, Choir ConcertApr 11 5th Laredo Pride DayApr 22 6 pm, K-1 Barnyard MusicalApr 23 Secretaries DayApr 24 Take Your Child to Work DayApr 25 6:30 pm, Peer Teacher Banquet

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Apr 29 8 am, Volunteer BreakfastMay 5-9 Teacher Appreciation WkMay 7 Nurse Appreciation DayMay 8 6 pm, CCSD Retirement Dinner 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 12 6 pm, Skate CityMay 16 Field Day, grades 1-5 May 22 6 pm, 4/5 Pirate MusicalMay 23 Kindergarten Field DayMay 29 9:15 am, Staff vs 5th Softball GameMay 30 EOY STAR assembly Report Cards go homeJun 2 11 am, 5th Continuation/ reception 1:30 pm, Kindergarten End of Year Program Last day of school for Kindergarten & 5th grade 9:30 am, 5th Grade Continuation Jun 3 Last day of school for grades 1-4, Noon dismissal

Indian Ridge Elementary School16501 E. Progress DriveAurora, CO 80015720-886-8400

Jan 29 6:30 pm, Skate CityJan 31 Health FairFeb 3 Chili’s All DayFeb 13 6 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 26 4:30 pm, Chick-Fil-A NightMar 3 Chili’s All DayMar 11 Pizza Hut Deliver and Carry Out DayMar 13 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingMar 21 6 pm, Denim and Diamonds PTO AuctionApr 7 Chili’s All DayApr 14 Spring PicturesApr 17 6 pm, PASS MeetingApr 25 6:30 pm, Ice Cream SocialMay 1 School PlayMay 5 Chili’s All DayMay 8 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingMay 13 6:30 pm, Spring Choir/ Band ConcertMay 15 6 pm, PASS MeetingMay 22 Field Day

Meadow Point Elementary School17901 E. Grand AvenueAurora, CO 80015720-886-8600

Jan 28 7 pm, PTCO/ Accountability MeetingJan 30 8 am, Donuts for DadJan 31 PBS AssemblyFeb 6 6-7:30 pm, Family Math Night (School & Preschool) Feb 25 7 pm, PTCO/ Accountability MeetingFeb 28 PBS AssemblyMar 3 - 7 Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 20 6 pm, Skate CityMar 28 All School Reading CelebrationMar 25 Class PicturesMar 28 PBS AssemblyMar 25 7 pm, PTCO/ Accountability MeetingApr 22 7 pm, PTCO/ Accountability MeetingApr 23 3:30 pm, Teacher of the Year CelebrationApr 24 Planting Party w/Moms (Preschool)Apr 25 PBS AssemblyMay 1 8 am, Muffins for Mom May 23 Field Day May 28 Last Day of School Water Party (Preschool)May 30 PBS AssemblyJun 2 6 pm, 5th grade Continuation

Mission Viejo Elementary School 3855 S. Alicia ParkwayAurora, CO 80013720-886-8000

Jan 22 6-8 pm, District PASS MeetingJan 24 6-8 pm, Bingo NightJan 30 11-8 pm, Spirit Night Feb 20 4-8 pm, Spirit NightFeb 26 6-8 pm, District PASS MeetingFeb 27 6-7 pm, Choir ConcertMar 14 6-8 pm, PTSCO Dinner & MovieMar 27 4-8 pm, Spirit NightApr 8 6-7 pm, PTSCO MeetingApr 11 6-8 pm, Bingo NightApr 14-18 Book Fair

Apr 25 4-7 pm, PTSCO Mural EventApr 26 9-12 pm, PTSCO MuralApr 30 6-8 pm, District PASS MeetingMay 6 6-7 pm, PTSCO MeetingMay 15 6-7 pm, Choir Concert

Peakview Elementary School19451 E. Progress CircleCentennial, CO 80015720-886-3100

Jan 24 Me & My Gal (Mom/son event)Feb 6 6-8 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 7 7-9 pm, Me & My Guy Dance (Dad/daughter)Feb 11 7 pm, PTO MeetingMar 3-7 Spring Book Fair Parent-Teacher ConferencesMar 11 7 pm, PTO MeetingMar 21 Donuts for DadsApr 8 7 pm, PTO MeetingApr 10 6-8, PASS MeetingApr 18 PTO Walk-A-Thon May 1 6-8 pm, PASS MeetingMay 16 PTO School CarnivalMay 23 Field DayJun 3 Last Day of School

Pine Ridge Elementary 6525 South Wheatlands Pkwy.Aurora, CO 80016720-886-8800Feb 5-11 Student Council Candy Gram sales Feb 13 6 pm, General PTO MeetingFeb 13 Bliss Cupcake NightFeb 25 Cheezos AssemblyMar 13 6 pm, PASS TeamMar 13 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingApr 17 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingApr 22 Earth Day Assembly – Mike NielsenMay 8 6:30 pm, PTO MeetingMay 20 6 pm PASS Team

Polton Elementary School2985 S. Oakland StreetAurora, CO 80014720-747-2600

Jan-May 8 am, Choir, Tuesdays & FridaysJan-May 8 am, Chimes, ThursdaysJan-May 8 am, Band & Orchestra, Wednesdays & FridaysJan 22 3:30 pm, STEM Club MeetingsJan 9 8 am, ChimesJan 16 6 pm, PTCO MeetingJan 16 7 pm, PAAC MeetingJan 29 6 pm, PASS MeetingJan 31 9:30 am, PRIDE AssemblyFeb 6 6 pm, Science Fair @ ISTFeb 11 7:45 am, Student Council MeetingFeb 12, 26 3:30 pm, STEM Club MeetingsFeb 26 6 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 27 2:30 pm, PRIDE AssemblyMar-May 7:45 am, Running Club, MondaysMar-May 7:45 am, Intramurals Boys, Tuesdays,Mar-May 7:45 am, Intramurals Girls, ThursdaysMar-May 7:45 am, Intramurals Combined, FridaysMar 5 6 pm, PTCO Skate City NightMar 11, 25 7:45 am, Student Council MeetingsMar 13 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 13 7 pm, PAAC MeetingMar 19 3:30 pm, STEM Club MeetingMar 19 6 pm, Family STEM NightMar 20 6 pm, KG “Little Red Hen” performanceMar 21 5:30 pm, PTCO Movie NightMar 26 6 pm, PASS MeetingMar 28 9:30 am, PRIDE AssemblyApr 8, 22 7:45 am, Student Council MeetingApr 9, 23 3:30 pm, STEM Club MeetingsApr 23 6 pm, PASS MeetingApr 30 2:30 pm, PRIDE AssemblyMay 1 KG Field Trip to ZooMay 6 6 pm, PTCO Skate City nightMay 7 3:30 pm, STEM Club MeetingMay 8 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 8 7 pm, PAAC MeetingMay 13, 20 7:45 am, Student Council MeetingMay 16 Field DayMay 21 6 pm, PASS MeetingMay 30 9:30 am, PRIDE Assembly

Ponderosa Elementary School1885 S. Lima StreetAurora, CO 80012720-747-2800

Mondays 8 am Lego ClubTues, Thurs 8:10 am, Jump Rope Club (through Feb) Tchboukball, Step Team and Fitness Club – Dates for each TBD 3:30-4:30 pm, DI – through March 11Tue & Wed 8:10 am, 4/5th ChoirTue 6:30-8 pm, Cub ScoutsJan 22 6 pm African American PASS MeetingJan 30 6 pm, Family Math NightFeb 3 8 a.m. Student CouncilFeb 10-14 Friend-O-Gram Sales – during lunch hoursFeb 12-13 3rd Grade Reading TCAPFeb 21 9:30 am, K-2, 2:45 pm, 3-5,Super Panther Assemblies



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Mar 3-6 Conferences after schoolMar 5,6 Evening ConferencesMar 7 Conferences all dayMar 8 8 am-4pm, DI Competition at Eaglecrest High SchoolMar 11 5:30 pm PTCO/ AccountabilityMar 3-14 TCAP Testing BeginsMar 27 3:30 pm Spring Fling DanceApr 7-24 Pennies for Patients donationApr 14-18 Cleo Parker Robinson Dance ResidencyApr 7-25 MAP Testing for 2nd & 3rdMay 3 5:30 pm, PTCO/ AccountabilityMay 4-23 MAP Testing for 4th & 5thMay 6 Celebrate Cultures DayMay 15 6 pm Kindergarten ProgramMay 12-16 Book FairMay 21 9:30 am, K-2, 2:45 pm, 3-5, Super Panther AssembliesMay 23 Overland H.S, GraduationMay 27 1:30-3:30 pm, 4th/5th Grade DanceMay 28 Field Day, K-1May 29 Field Day, 2-3May 30 Field Day, 4-5Jun 2 5th grade ContinuationJun 3 Last day of school, dismissal at 12:30 pm

Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School16251 E. Geddes Ave.Centennial, CO 80016720-886-3800

Jan 14 6 pm, PTCO MeetingJan 30 6 pm, PASS Math Night Feb 4 6 pm, Skate City NightFeb 11 6 pm PTCO MeetingMar 7 Snowball Dance at GrandviewMar 17 6 pm, Skate City Night Mar 18 6 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 9 6 pm, Skate City NightApr 15 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 8 7 pm, Spring Choir ConcertMay 15 6 pm, Skate City NightMay 20 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 23 Field Day A & C TracksJun 6 Field Day B & D TracksJun 10 6 pm, PTCO Meeting

Rolling Hills Elementary School5756 South Biscay StreetAurora, CO 80015720-886-3400

Feb 9 PTO Restaurant Night, Wine ExperienceFeb 19 9 am, PTO General MeetingMar 5 Chick-fil-AMar. 19 9 am, PTO General Meeting & RHAACApr 16 9 am, PTO General MeetingApril 23 PTO Restaurant Night, Freddy’sApril 24 Exceptional Volunteer Awards DinnerApril 25 Sock HopMay 8 PTO Restaurant Night, Top That PizzaMay 14 9 am, PTO General Meeting + AccountabilityMay 15 2014/2015 Kindergarten Parent OrientationMay 16 Talent ShowMay 19-23 Book FairMay 20 8 am, Muffins for MomsMay 23 Field Day

Sagebrush Elementary School14700 E. Temple PlaceAurora, CO 80015720-886-8300

Jan 31 6-8 pm, PTCO Sock HopFeb 28 6-8 pm, Movie NightMar 18 6-7:30 pm, PTCO Foss Science NightMay 9 6-8 pm, PTCO Carnival Jun 2 5th Grade GraduationJun 4 Last Day of School

Summit Elementary School18201 E. Quincy AvenueAurora, CO 80015720-886-6400Mon Art ClubTues Student CouncilTues, Thurs ChoirWed Heritage ClubWed ChessWed BrotherhoodThurs Battle of the Books

Fri SWATMon 6-8:30, Girl ScoutsWed 6-8:30, Boys ScoutsJan 28 6-8 pm, Skate CityFeb 12 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 12 6 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 16 6 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 17 5:30-8 pm, Multicultural NightMay 8 5-8 pm, School CarnivalMay 15 6 pm, PTCO Meeting

Sunrise Elementary School4050 S. Genoa WayAurora, CO 80013720-886-2900

Jan 13-31 Pasta for Pennies FundraiserJan 13-17 Spirit Week/Food DriveJan 15-Feb 5 MAP Testing WindowJan 15 4 pm, Skate CityJan 16 6 pm, PTCO MeetingJan 19 6 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 2 2 & 2:40 pm, Jump Rope for Heart AssembliesFeb 11 9 am-3:30 pm, Author Visit Michael ShouldersFeb 14 9 am, Valentine Grams Due/Class spring partiesFeb 20 6 pm, PTCO MeetingFeb 27 6 pm, PASS MeetingMar 20 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 27 6 pm, PASS MeetingApr 17 6 pm, Arts & Culture NightMay 9 6 pm, School DanceMay 14 Muffins for MomsMay 15 6 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 23 9 am-3:30 pm, Field Day Grades K-2May 29 6 pm, Kindergarten Parent Information NightMay 30 TBD Spring CarnivalMay 30 9 am-3:30 pm Field Day Grades 3-5Jun 3 Last Day of School / Continuations

Timberline Elementary School5500 S. Killarney StreetAurora, CO 80015720-886-3200

Jan 31 10:30-11:30 am,Thunder Ridge Music Assembly Feb 3 9:30 am-12 pm, Author Visit, LibraryFeb 3 6-8 pm, Skate City Family Fun Night Feb 7 Spirit DayFeb 10 5:30-6:30 pm, Timberline AccountabilityFeb 13 6-7:30 pm, Timberline PASS MeetingFeb 14 2:30-3:30 pm, Valentine’s Day Parties Mar 10 Spirit Day/Jamba JuiceMar 13 6-7:30 pm, Timberline PASS MeetingMar 18 5-9 pm, Old Chicago (Southlands) Family Fun Night Mar 20 8-8:50 am, Student Council MeetingApr 9 5-9 pm, Noodles & Company Family Fun NightApr 10 6-7:30 pm, Timberline PASS Mtg. Apr 11 Spirit Day/Jamba Juice Apr 14 5:30-6:30 pm, Timberline Accountability Apr 17 8-8:50 am, Student Council Meeting Apr 21 – 25 Book Fair Apr 22 7-8 pm, Talent Show May 5 - 9 Teacher Appreciation WkMay 7 National Nurse DayMay 8 6-7:30 pm, Timberline PASS MeetingMay 9 Spirit Day/Jamba Juice May 12 5:30-6:30 pm, Timberline Accountability MeetingMay 15 5-8 pm, Dairy Queen Family Fun Night May 30 Kindergarten ContinuationJun 2 5th Grade Continuations

Trails West Elementary School5400 S. Waco StreetCentennial, CO 80015720-886-8500

Jan 24 6:30 pm, Family Fitness Night, PTOFeb 6 6 pm, PTO MeetingFeb 6 6:30 pm, Accountability Committee MeetingFeb 27 6 pm, Student Talent Show



Cherry Creek School District Honored for Financial TransparencyThe Cherry Creek School District has been honored as one of only 23 school districts nationwide to receive the Meritorious Budget Certificate of Excellence for at least 15 consecutive years from the Association of School Business Officials International. The award recognizes school entities that demonstrate excellence and transparency in school budget presentation. Cherry Creek Schools has received the award annually since 1997.

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Campus Middle School 4785 S. Dayton StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111720-554-2677

Jan 21 4:30 pm, Boys Basketball 8th @ LMS 7 pm, Accountability Committee Meeting 7 pm, 8th Grade Orchestra ConcertJan 23 4:30 pm, Boys Basketball @ CMS 6:30 pm, AVID Parent NightJan 27 7 pm, 8th Grade Parent Night @ CCHSJan 28 4:30 pm, Boys Basketbal l 6th @ CMS, 8th @ HMSJan 30 3:15/6:45 pm, CMS Talent Show 4:30 pm, Boys Basketball 6th @ PMSFeb 4 4:30 pm, Boys Basketball 6th @ LIBFeb 6 4:30 pm, Boys Basketball 6th @ CMS 6:30 pm, 5th Grade New

Parent NightFeb 7 3:15 pm, First Wrestling Practice, All GradesFeb 14 3:15 pm, Valentine Dance, All Grades 7 pm, Accountability Committee MeetingFeb 25 4:30 pm, Wrestling Match @ FCMS Mar 3 6:30/7:30 pm, 6th Grade Choir ConcertMar 4 6:00 pm, Mobile Art Gallery Open HouseMar 5 3:15 pm, Parent Teacher Conferences Mar 11 4:30 pm, Wrestling Match @ CMS 7 pm, PASS MeetingMar 12 7 pm, Close Up MeetingMar 13 4:30 pm, Wrestling Match @ HMS 6:30 pm, AVID Parent NightMar 18 7 pm, Accountability Committee Meeting


Feb 28 6:30 pm, Spring Event, Laredo MS, PTOMar 13 3:45 pm, PTO MeetingMar 25 6 pm, Skate City NightApr 10 3:45 pm, PTO MeetingApr 10 7 pm, Spring Choir ConcertMay 7 7 pm, 3rd Grade MusicalMay 8 6 pm, PTO MeetingMay 8 6:30 pm, Accountability Committee Meeting May 20 6 pm, Skate City NightMay 23 9 am-3 pm, Field Day

Village East Community Elementary School1433 S. Oakland StreetAurora, CO 80012720-747-2000

Jan 22 5:30-7:30 pm, 4th Grade Musical – Tracks A & CJan 23 4-5:30 pm, Science Fair – Tracks C & DJan 24 Track Off Day – Track CJan 28 Track On Day – Track BFeb 4 9:15-10 am, 5th Grade Science MeetingFeb 6 9-3:15 pm, Picture Day – Tracks A & DFeb 11 5 pm, PTCO Meeting Feb 12 5:30-7:30 pm, 4th Grade Musical – Tracks B & DFeb 13 6-8 pm, Sock HopFeb 14 Track Off Day – Track DFeb 14 Track Report Cards – Track A & DFeb 20 Track On Day – Track CMar 4 4-5:30 pm, 5th Grade Science Fair- Tracks A & BMar 6 9-3:15 pm Picture Day – Tracks B & CMar 7 Track Off Day – Track AMar 11 Track On Day – Track DMar 11 5 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 28 Track Off Day – Track BApr 1 Track On Day – Track AApr 18 Track Off Day – Track CApr 22 Track On Day – Track BApr 28-May 1 Spring Book Fair Apr 30 Spring Book Fair Late Night (open until 7 pm)May 2 Track Off Day – Track DMay 5 3:30-4:30 pm, Choir/ Big Bang Dress RehearsalMay 6 Track On Day – Track CMay 6 2-2:30 pm, K-2 Choir/ Big Bang Concert 2:45-3:15 pm, 3-5 Choir/ Big Bang Concert 7-8 pm, Choir/Big Bang Evening ConcertMay 13 5 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 19-21 3:30-4:30 pm, Variety Show PracticeMay 23 2 pm & 6 pm, Variety Show – Tracks A & CMay 31 Last day of school – Track A 9:15 am, 5th Grade Continuation- Track A 12 pm, Early Dismissal – Track A Report Cards – Track AJun 3 Track On Day – Track DJun 9-11 3:30-4:30 pm, Variety Jun 12 2 pm & 6 pm, Variety Show – Tracks B & CJun 20 Last day of school – Tracks B, C, D 9:15 am, 5th Grade Continuation – Tracks B, C, D 12 pm, Early Dismissal – Tracks B, C, D Report Cards – Tracks B, C, D

Walnut Hills Community Elementary SchoolArts-integrated School8195 E. Costilla Blvd.Centennial, CO 80112720-554-3800

Jan 24 Student 9 Health Fair Jan 28 Stand Out Math Assembly - 3rd, 4th, 5thFeb 6 Science FairFeb 12 5:45 pm, PTCOFeb 13 2:30 & 7 pm, 2nd Grade ShowMar 12 5:45 pm, PTCOMar 17 Celtic Steps PerformanceMar 27 2:30 & 7 pm, 1st Grade ShowApr 9 5:45 pm, PTCOApr 11 Donuts for DadApr 16 3:45 pm, Volunteer TeaApr 24 KG OrientationApr 26 Sock HopApr 28 Class & Individual PhotosMay 5-9 Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 7 National School Nurse DayMay 9 Muffins for MomMay 14 5:45 pm, PTCOMay 15 4th & 5th Grade Choir ShowMay 16 Field DayMay 21-23 Camp CheleyJun 2 9:30 am, Awards AssemblyJun 2 7 pm, 5th Grade ContinuationJun 11 5:45 pm, PTCO

Willow CreekElementary School7855 S. Willow WayCentennial, CO 80112720-554-3900

Jan 27 3:30 pm, Battle of the Books Feb 11 6:30 pm, PTO General MeetingFeb 25 6:30 pm, Accountability MeetingFeb 27 6 pm, DI Team PresentationsMar 18 9 am, PTO General MeetingMar 20 6:30 pm, 2nd Grade Music ProgramMar 27 7 pm, 1st Grade Music ProgramApr 15 6:30 pm, PTO General MeetingApr 25 11:15 am, 4th Grade Music ProgramMay 1 7 pm, Spring Choir/Band ProgramMay 9 9:15 am & 2:45 pm Kindergarten Music ProgramMay 13 9 am, PTO General MeetingMay 13 6:30 pm, Kindergarten OrientationMay 16 2:15 pm, 5th Grade Music ProgramMay 19 9 am, Field Day, 3rd-5th GradesMay 20 9 am, Field Day, KG-2nd Grades May 27 6:30 pm, Accountability MeetingMay 29 3:45 pm, Teacher Retirement ProgramMay 30 2 pm, All School Variety Show Jun 2 Last Day of Kindergarten & 5th GradeJun 3 Last Day, 1st-4th Grades

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Mar 24 7 pm, 7th and 8th Grade Choir ConcertApr 7 3:15 pm, First Volleyball Practice, 7th/8th GradeApr 8 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingApr 9 7 pm, 7th Grade Orchestra ConcertApr 15 7 pm, Accountability Committee MeetingApr 17 7 pm, PTO MeetingApr 22 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 7th @ CMS, 8th @ LIBApr 24 4:30 pm, Girls Volleybal 7th @ FCMS, 8th @ CMSApr 28 7 pm, 8th Grade Orchestra and Band ConcertApr 29 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 7th @ FRMS, 8th @ CMSMay 1 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 7th @ CMS, 8th @ SMSMay 5 3:15pm, First Girls Volley- ball Practice, 6th GradeMay 6 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 8th @ TRMSMay 8 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 8th @ CMS 7 pm, Performance of Music ManMay 9 7 pm, Performance of Music ManMay 10 3 pm, Performance of Music ManMay 12 7 pm, 7th Grade Band Concert May 13 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 6th @ CMS, 8th @ PMS 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingMay 15 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 6th @ HMS, 8th @ CMS 6:30//7:30 pm, 6th Grade, 6th Period Choir Concert May 19 7 pm, Chamber Orchestra ConcertMay 20 6:30/7:30 pm, 6th Grade Choir Concert 7 pm, Accountability Committee MeetingMay 22 4:30 pm, Girls Volleyball 6th @ FRMS 6:30 pm, AVID Parent Night 7:30 pm, 6th Grade Orchestra ConcertMay 27 3 pm, 8th Grade Awards Ceremony 7 pm, 7th Grade Orchestra ConcertMay 28 7 pm, CMS Musical ShowcaseMay 29 7 pm, 7th Grade Choir Concert

Challenge SchoolK-8 Magnet9659 E. Mississippi AvenueDenver, CO 80247720-747-2100

Jan 22 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingJan 23 Fundraiser at Noodles & CoJan 23-24 6 pm, MusicalJan 25 2 pm, MusicalJan 28 Application DeadlineFeb 10 6:30 pm, NJHS Induction CeremonyFeb 12 8 am, Wellness CommitteeFeb 19 6:30 pm, Science FairFeb 21 Family Trivia NightMar 17 8 am, PTCO MeetingMar 20 3-8 pm, Fundraiser at ChipotleApr 9 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 12 6 pm, School Auction FundraiserApr 16 8 am, Wellness CommitteeApr 17 Fundraiser at Baskin RobbinsApr 22 7 pm, School PlayApr 22-24 Book FairMay 1 6 pm, 3rd & 4th gr IBXMay 2 Family Celebration / Plant SaleMay 8 6 pm, 5th & 6th Grade Invention ConventionMay 12 8 am, PTCO Meeting

Falcon Creek Middle School6100 S. Genoa StreetAurora, CO 80016720-886-7700

Jan 21 3 pm, Boys Basketball, 8th @ HMS 6 pm, PASS Meeting, FMS LibraryJan 23 3 pm, Boys Basketball, 8th @ LARJan 28 3 pm, Boys Basketball, 8th @ FMS; 6th @ WMSJan 30 3 pm, Boys Basketball, 6th @ FMS

Jan 31 6 pm – 9:00 pm Honor Band Rehearsal @ OverlandFeb 1 All Day, District Honor Band, @ OverlandFeb 4 3 pm, Boys Basketball, 6th @ FMSFeb 6 3 pm, Boys Basketball, 6th @ SVMSFeb 7 9:30-10:30 am, Parent Coffee with Ms. Ruiz, FMS LibraryFeb 10 3 pm, wrestling (all grades) first Practice 7 pm CCSD Board Meeting, FMS CafeteriaFeb 12 7 pm, Band II and III Concert, FMS North & South GymFeb 18 Staff Development Day, No SchoolFeb 20 6 pm, Accountability Meeting, FMS LibraryFeb 21 8-10 am District Equity, @ FCMS Cafeteria Feb 25 3 pm, Wrestling @ FMS 6 pm, PASS Meeting, FMS LibraryFeb 26 4-8 pm Stringathon (Orchestra), @ TRMS Musical Theater Performance @ Grandview Feb 27 3:05-7:45 pm, Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences Mar 3 3 pm, Wrestling @ FCMSMar 4 3 pm, Wresting @ FCMSMar 5 3:05-7:45 pm, Spring Parent/Teacher Drop-In ConferencesMar 6 8 am-3:30 pm, Spring Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 8 District / Solo Ensemble Festival @ Cherokee Trail Mar 11 3 pm, Wrestling @ PMSMar 13 3 pm, Wresting @ FMSMar 14 6 pm, Honors Orchestra Sectionals, Smoky Hill High SchoolMar 15 8 am-4 pm, Wresting District Meet, location TBD 8 am-4 pm, District Honors Orchestra, Smoky Hill High SchoolMar 19 6 pm, 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Parent Meeting, FMS CafeteriaMar 20 6 pm, Accountability Meeting, FMS Library 7-8 pm, Falconaires Concert, FMS CafeteriaMar 29-Apr 2 8th Grade Washington D.C. TripApr 7 3 pm, Girls Volleyball 7th/8th Grade First PracticeApr 10 9:30 am, PTCO Meeting, FMS Library 7 pm, Joint Jazz Concert, Grandview High SchoolApr 11 9:30 am, Parent Coffee with Ms. RuizApr 15 6 pm, PASS Meeting, FMS LibraryApr 17 6 pm, Accountability Meeting, FMS LibraryApr 22 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ PMS, 7th @ FMSApr 24 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ CMS, 7th @ FMSApr 29 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ FMS, 7th @ SVMSApr 30 4-7 pm, Literacy Fair, FMS LibraryMay 1 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ FMS, 7th @ TRMSMay 5 3 pm, Girls Volleyball 6th Grade First PracticeMay 6 3 pm, Girls Volleyball 8th @ FRMSMay 6 7 pm, Band/ Jazz Concert, FMS CafeteriaMay 7 6-7 pm, AVID End of Year Celebration, CafeteriaMay 8 6:30 pm, PTCO Meeting, FMS LibraryMay 8 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ FMSMay 9 9:30 am, Parent Coffee with Ms. Ruiz, LibraryMay 13 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ FMS, 6th @ LAR 6 pm, PASS Meeting & Diversity Symposium, FMS CafeteriaMay 15 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 8th @ WMS, 6th @ FMS 6 pm, Accountability Meeting, FMS Library 7 pm, Spring Choir Concert, FMS Cafeteria

May 20 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 6th @ PMS 7 pm, Orchestra Concert, FMS CafeteriaMay 22 3 pm, Girls Volleyball, 6th @ FMSMay 27 7 pm, Band Concert, FMS Cafeteria ( date unconfirmed)May 29 4:30-8:30 pm, 8th Grade Awards Night, @ Grandview High SchoolMay 30 6:30 pm, 8th Grade Dance, FMS CafeteriaJun 2 8 am-3 pm, 8th Grade Elitch Gardens Field Trip

Fox Ridge Middle School26301 E. Arapahoe ParkwayAurora, CO 80016720-886-4400

Jan 21 8th grade Boys Basketball Liberty @FRMSJan 21 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingJan 23 8th grade Boys Basketball FRMS @ Thunder RidgeJan 28 6th grade Boys Basketball FRMS @ LaredoJan 28 8th grade Boys Basketbal l Laredo @ FRMSJan 30 6th grade Boys Basketball Thunder Ridge @ FRMSFeb 4 6th grade Boys Basketbal l Sky Vista @ FRMSFeb 7 First Wrestling Practice – All grade Boys and GirlsFeb 6 6th grade Boys Basketball Fall @ CampusFeb 4 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 20 3:30-7:30 pm, Parent Teachers ConferencesFeb 25 Wrestling FRMS @ HorizonFeb 28 Choir Performance – Pops in the DenMar 1 Choir Performance – Pops in the DenMar 4 Wrestling Falcon Creek @ FRMSMar 6 Wrestling FRMS @ WestMar 11 Wrestling Sky Vista @ FRMSMar 13 Wrestling FRMS @ LibertyMar 15 District Wrestling MeetMar 18 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 28 End of Third QuarterApr 8 First Girls Volleyball Practice 7th & 8th gradeApr 8 6:30 pm, PASS Meeting Apr 18 5-6:30 pm, Art ShowApr 18-19 7 pm, Spring All School Drama ProductionApr 22 7th grade Girls Volleyball Sky Vista @ FRMSApr 22 8th grade Girls Volleyball FRMS @ Sky Vista Apr 23 Incoming 6th Grade Elementary School Field Trip (during the day)Apr 24 7th grade Girls Volleyball FRMS @ WestApr 24 8th grade Girls Volleyball West @ FRMSApr 24 6 pm, Incoming 5th Grade Parent NightApr 29 7th grade Girls Volleyball Campus @ FRMSApr 29 8th grade Girls Volleyball FRMS @ Campus Apr 30 8th grade Class Panoramic PictureMay 1 7th grade Girls Volleyball FRMS @ PrairieMay 1 8th grade Girls Volleyball Prairie @ FRMSMay 1 5:30-7:30 pm, Silent Auction/Open House/ CarnivalMay 6 8th grade Girls Volleyball Falcon Creek @ FRMS May 6 First Girls Volleyball Practice for 6th gradeMay 6 6:30 pm, PASS MeetingMay 8 8th grade Girls Volleyball FRMS @ LibertyMay 13 8th grade Girls Volleyball Thunder RidgeMay 14 7 pm, Spring Choir ConcertMay 15 8th grade Girls Volleyball FRMS @ LaredoMay 16 El Mercado for Spanish ClassesMay 19 7 pm, Spring Orchestra ConcertMay 20 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingMay 21 7 pm, Spring Band ConcertMay 28 6 pm, AVID End of Year CelebrationMay 29 7 pm, Jr. Thespian Society NightMay 30 6-8:30 pm, 8th Grade Dinner/DanceJun 2 8th Grade Day at Elitch Gardens – Last Day for 8th Grade


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Horizon Community Middle School3981 S. Reservoir RoadAurora, CO 80013720-886-6100

Jan 21 Boys Basketball, 8th Grade, Falcon Creek @ HorizonJan 23 Boys Basketball, 8th Grade, Horizon @ WestJan 23 6:30-7:30 pm, Parents Advisory Council MeetingJan 27-31 Scholastic Book FairJan 28 9:30-10:30 am, Music Showcase for incoming 5th GradersJan 28 Boys Basketball, 8th Grade, Horizon @ CampusJan 28 Boys Basketball, 6th Grade, Campus @ HorizonJan 30 Boys Basketball, 6th Grade, West @ HorizonFeb 3 7-8 pm, 7th & 8th Grade Choir ConcertFeb 4 Boys Basketball, 6th Grade, Thunder Ridge @ HorizonFeb 7 3:30-7:30 pm, Parent/ Teacher ConferencesFeb 7 Boys Basketball, 6th Grade, Horizon @ PrairieFeb 11 6:30-7:30 pm, PTCO MeetingFeb 20 6:30-7:30 pm, Parents Advisory Council MeetingFeb 20 7-8 pm, 7th & 8th Grade Strings ConcertFeb 24 7-8 pm, 7th Grade Band & Jazz Band ConcertFeb 25 Wrestling, Fox Ridge @ HorizonFeb 27 Wrestling, Prairie @ HorizonMar 4 Wrestling, Horizon @ LaredoMar 4 7-8 pm, 6th & 8th Grade Band ConcertMar 6 7:30-3:30 pm, Parent/ Teacher ConferencesMar 11 Wrestling, Horizon @ Thunder RidgeMar 11 6:30-7:30 pm, PTCO MeetingMar 13 Wrestling, Campus @ HorizonApr 8 6:30-7:30 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 10 6:30-7:30 pm, Parents Advisory Council MeetingApr 17-18 7-8 pm, Spring PlayApr 22 Girls Volleyball, 7th Grade Thunder Ridge @ HorizonApr 22 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Horizon @ Thunder RidgeApr 24 Girls Volleyball, 7th Grade, Horizon @ Sky VistaApr 24 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Sky Vista @ HorizonApr 25 7-8 pm, Talent ShowApr 29 Girls Volleyball, 7th Grade, Horizon @ PrairieApr 29 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Prairie @ HorizonApr 29 7-8 pm, 6th Grade Choir ConcertMay 1 Girls Volleyball, 7th Grade, Laredo @ HorizonMay 1 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Horizon @ LaredoMay 6 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Liberty @ HorizonMay 6 7-8 pm, 7th & 8th Grade Choir ConcertMay 8 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Horizon @ Falcon CreekMay 13 Girls Volleyball, 6th Grade, Horizon @ WestMay 13 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, West @ HorizonMay 15 Girls Volleyball, 6th Grade, Campus @ HorizonMay 15 Girls Volleyball, 8th Grade, Horizon @ CampusMay 19 7-8 pm, 6th & 7th Grade Band ConcertMay 20 Girls Volleyball, 6th Grade, Horizon @ Thunder RidgeMay 20 7-9 pm, 8th Grade Awards @ Eaglecrest High SchoolMay 21 7-8 pm, 6th & 7th Grade Strings ConcertMay 22 Girls Volleyball, 6th Grade, Prairie @ HorizonMay 22 7-8 pm, 8th Grade Band & Jazz BandMay 28 7-8:30 pm, 8th Grade Music Farewell Concert (Band, Choir & Strings)Jun 2 8th Grade Elitch’s Field TripJun 3 Last day of school

Laredo Middle School5000 S. Laredo St.Aurora, CO 80015

Jan 21 7th gr. Boys’ Bball @ CMS 8th gr. Boys’ Bball @ LMSJan 23 8th gr. Boys’ Bball @ LMS 6 pm, Partnerships for

Academically Successful Students (PASS) MeetingJan 28 6th gr. Boys’ Bball @ LMS 8th gr. Boys’ Bball @ FRMSJan 30 6th gr. Boys’ Bball @ FCMS Feb 1 4:30 pm-7:30 pm, District Honor BandFeb 4 6th gr. Boys’ Bball @ WMS Feb 6 5th Grade Parent Night a Laredo Middle School 6th gr. Boys’ Bball @ LMSFeb 7 1st day of Wrestling PracticeFeb 10 6 pm Laredo Improvemen & Accountability (LIAC) Meeting 7:30-8:30 pm, Stringathon Feb 11 4 pm, Laredo Community Night at Noodles & Co.Feb 20 6 pm, Partnerships for Academically Successful Students (PASS) MeetingFeb 25 Wrestling @ LIB Feb 27 Wrestling @ FCMSMar 4 7:15 pm, Spring Choir Concert, SHHS AuditoriumMar 4 Wrestling @ LMSMar 5 3:30-7:30 pm, Parent/ Teacher Evening ConferencesMar 6 8 am-4 pm, Parent/Teacher Conferences/No School for StudentsMar 11 Wrestling @ LMSMar 12 4 pm, Teacher of the Year Tea/Reception, Grandview High SchoolMar 13 Wrestling @ SVMSMar 14 5:30 pm, Community Academic PRIDE Night at Laredo Middle SchoolMar 15 Cherry Creek District Wrestling Meet SHHS/LMS Band Silent Auction @SHHSMar 17 6 pm Laredo Improvement and Accountability Committee (LIAC) MeetingMar 20 6 pm, Partnerships for Academically Successful Students (PASS) MeetingMar 21 7:15 pm, 7th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert, SHHS AuditoriumMar 27 6 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 7 1st day of 7th & 8th Grade Vball practiceApr 10-12 7:15 pm, Spring Musical Performances, SHHS Auditorium Apr 16 4 pm, Laredo Community Night at Freddy’s Steakburgers Apr 17 6 pm, Partnerships for Academically Successful Students (PASS) MeetingApr 21 6 pm Laredo Improvement and Accountability Committee (LIAC) Meeting 6 pm Skate CityApr 22 7th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMS 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ WMS Apr 24 7th gr. Girls’ Vball @ TRMS 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMSApr 25 3:15 pm PRIDE DanceApr 28 7:15 pm, Laredo Talent Show, SHHS AuditoriumApr 29 7th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMS 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LIBApr 30 5:30 pm, Sneak Peek, Laredo Middle SchoolMay 1 7th gr. Girls’ Vball @ HCMS 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMSMay 5 1st day of 6th Grade Vball practiceMay 7 6 pm, AVID Awards Celebration, Laredo Middle School May 8 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ CMSMay 12 6 pm, Academic Excellence Awards, SHHS Auditorium 7 pm, Pride of the Pride Awards, SHHS AuditoriumMay 13 6th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMS 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ FCMSMay 14 7:15 pm, Spring Choir Concert, SHHS Auditorium Teacher of the Year Banquet May 15 6th gr. Girls’ Vball @ FRMS 8th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMS 6 pm, Partnerships for Academically Successful Students (PASS) MeetingMay 19 6 pm Laredo Improvement and Accountability Committee (LIAC) Meeting 7:15 pm, Spring Band and Orchestra Concert, SHHS AuditoriumMay 20 6th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LMSMay 21 7 pm, Band, Choir, & Orchestra Concert, CourtyardMay 22 6th gr. Girls’ Vball @ LIBMay 27 5 pm, NJHS Induction CeremonyMay 30 6 pm, 8th Grade DanceJun 3 8 am, 8th Grade Field Trip to Elitches

Liberty Middle School21500 E. Dry Creek RoadAurora, CO 80016720-886-2410

Jan 21 6 pm, Incoming 6th Grade Parent NightJan 23 5 pm, Science FairJan 27 5 pm, School Accountability Committee MeetingJan 30 6 pm, Incoming 6th Grade Parent NightFeb 11 6 pm, PASS MeetingFeb 19 9:15 am, PTCO MeetingFeb 24 5 pm, School Accountability Committee MeetingFeb 27-Mar 1 7 pm, Musical, “Sound of Music”Mar 5 3-7 pm, Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 11 6 pm, PASS MeetingMar 17 5 pm, School Accountability Committee MeetingMar 19 9:15 am, PTCO MeetingMar 26 5:30 pm, Liberty Arts FestivalMar 28 End of 3rd QuarterApr 8 5:30 pm, Joint Mtg-PASS,

Accountability, PTCOApr 9 7 pm, Jazz Band Concert, Grandview HSApr 23 & 24 8th Grade PlayApr 28 5 pm, AVID Awards NightMay 1 5:30-7 pm, Sneak Peek (Open House for incoming)May 6 6 & 7 pm, All School Awards, Grandview HSMay 11 6 pm, PASS MeetingMay 12 6 pm, NJHS InductionMay 15 7 pm, Orchestra Concert, Liberty MSMay 18 5 pm, School Accountability Committee MeetingMay 20 7 pm, Choir Concert, Liberty MSMay 21 9:15 am, PTCO MeetingMay 21 7 pm, Band Concert, Liberty MSMay 30 8th Grade End of Year CelebrationsJun 2 8th Grade Trip to Elitch Gardens, Last Day of School grade 8Jun 3 End of 4th Quarter – Last Day of School for Grades 6 & 7, Dismissal 11 am

Prairie Middle School12600 E. Jewell Ave.Aurora, CO 80012720-747-3000

Jan 21 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Boys Basketball PMS @ WestJan 23 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Boys Basketball PMS @ Campus 5 pm, 8th Grade Parent Night Jan 28 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Sky Vista @ PMS 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Boys Basketball PMS @ SkyVistaJan 30 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Boys Basketball Campus @ PMS Feb 3 5:30 pm, HOPEFeb 4 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Boys Basketball PMS @ Falcon Creek 6 pm, African American LeadershipFeb 6 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Boys Basketball Horizon @ PMSFeb 19 7 pm, Choir Concert PMSFeb 25 5:30 pm, Wrestling All



Grades- Prairie at Sky VistaFeb 26 6:30 pm, Prairie Small Ensemble/Solo Performance-PMS W-GymFeb 27 4:30 pm, Wrestling All Grades-Prairie Horizon Mar 3 5:30 pm, HOPE Mar4 5:30 pm, Wrestling Liberty at Prairie Mar 4 6 pm, African American Mar 6 All Day Conferences-PMSMar 11 4:30 pm, Wrestling Falcon Creek @ PMS Mar 13 4:30 pm, Wrestling PMS @ West Mar 15 District Mar 26 6 pm, Speech Contest Apr 7 5:30 pm, HOPE Apr 8 6 pm, African American LeadershipApr 22 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Falcon Creek @ PMS 4:30 pm, 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Prairie @ Falcon CreekApr 24 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball liberty @ PMS 4:30 pm, 7th Grade Girls Volleyball PMS @ LibertyApril 28 5:30 pm, Band and Orchestra Concert-PMSApr 29 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball PMS @ Horizon 4:30 pm, 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Horizon @ PMS 5:30 pm, Band and Orchestra Concert-PMSMay 1 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball PMS @ FoxRidge 4:30 pm, 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Fox Ridge @ PMS May 6 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball PMS@ Laredo MiddleMay 7 5:30-6 pm, Drums/ Mariachi Spring Concert PMS May 14 6:30 pm, Spring Concert –OHS Auditorium 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball West @ PMS May 15 4:30 pm, 8th Grade Girls Volleyball PMS @ Sky Vista 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Sky Vista @ PMS May 19 7 pm, Choir Spring Concert #1 7th & 8th Grade Men’s & Women’s OHSMay 20 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Falcon Creek @ PMS

6:30 pm, Spring Orchestra Concert PMSMay 21 7 pm, Choir Spring Concert #2 6th grade Choir & Prairie voices OHS May 22 4:30 pm, 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Prairie @ HorizonMay 28 7 pm, Band Spring Concert –PMS-West Gym

Sky VistaMiddle School4500 S. Himalaya StreetAurora, CO 80015720-886-4710 Jan 21 Boys’ Basketball, 8th Grade vs TRMS @ TRMSJan 23 Boys’ Basketball, 8th Grade vs LIB @ SVMSJan 28 Boys’ Basketball, 6th @ SVMS; 8TH @ PMSJan 30 Boys’ Basketball, 6th Grade vs LIB @ LIBFeb 2 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingFeb 4 Boys’ Basketball, 6th Grade vs FRMS @ FRMSFeb 6 Boys’ Basketball, 6th Grade vs FCMS @ SVMSFeb 7 First Wrestling PracticeFeb 20 7-8 pm, Band ConcertFeb 25 Wrestling SVMS vs PMS @ SVMSFeb 27 Wrestling SVMS vs CMS @ SVMSMar 4 Wrestling SVMS vs TRMS @ TRMSMar 4 3-7 pm, Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 5 3-7 pm, Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 5 6-8 pm, School DanceMar 6 7:30 am-3:30 pm, Parent/ Teacher ConferencesMar 11 Wrestling SVMS vs FRMS @ FRMSMar 13 Wrestling SVMS vs LMS @ SVMSMar 15 District Wrestling Meet @ TBAMar 28 End of 3rd QuarterApr 7 1ST Volleyball practice for 8th grade girlsApr 8 1ST Volleyball practice for 7th grade girlsApr 9 6:30 pm, PTCO MeetingApr 22 Girls’ Volleyball, 7th @ FRMS; 8th @ SVMSApr 24 Girls’ Volleyball, 7th @ Apr 24 7-8 pm, Drama PerformanceApr 25 7-8 pm, Drama Performance

Apr 29 8th Grade Panoramic PictureApr 29 Girls’ Volleyball, 7th @ SVMS; 8th @ FCMSMay 1 Girls’ Volleyball, 7th @ CMS ; 8th @ SVMSMay 1 6:30-8 pm, Nighthawk View – Incoming 5th Grade FamiliesMay 5 1st Volleyball practice for 6th Grade VolleyballMay 6 Girls’ Volleyball, 8th Grade vs WMS @ WMSMay 8 Girls’ Volleyball, 8th Grade vs TRMS @ SVMSMay 13 Girls’ Volleyball, 6th @ SVMS; 8TH @ LIB May 14 6-8 pm, Elective FestivalMay 15 Girls’ Volleyball, 6th @ PMS; 8TH @ SVMS May 15 7-8 pm, 8th Grade Drama ShowcaseMay 16 8th Grade Dinner/DanceMay 20 Girls’ Volleyball, 6th Grade vs FRMS @ SVMSMay 20 7-8 pm, Band ConcertMay 21 6 pm, NJHS InductionMay 22 Girls’ Volleyball, 6th Grade vs FCMS @ FCMSMay 29 7 pm, Choir ConcertJun 2 8th graders to Elitch Gardens Jun 3 Last day of school

Thunder Ridge Middle School5250 South Picadilly StreetCentennial, CO 80015720-886-1500

Jan 21 Boys Basketball 8th VS SVMSJan 23 Boys Basketball 8th VS FRMSJan 28 Boys Basketball 8th @ LIB, 6th VS LIBJan 30 Boys Basketball 6th @ FRMSFeb 4 Boys Basketball 6th @ HMS 6 pm, PTO, LibraryFeb 6 Boys Basketball 6th VS WMS 6 pm, PASS Meeting, LibraryFeb 14 3:05 pm, Valentine’s Dance, CafeteriaFeb 25 Wrestling; TMS @ WMSFeb 26 7:30 pm, String-a-thon Concert, Cafeteria & GymFeb 27 Wrestling; TMS @ LIB 7 pm, 6 & 7th Gr. Band Concert, GymMar 4 Wrestling; TMS @ SVMS 6 pm, PTO, Library

7 pm, 8th Gr. Band & Jazz Band Concert, GymMar 6 6 pm, PASS, Library

Mar 11 Wrestling; TMS VS HMSMar 13 Wrestling; TMS @ FCMSMar 18 7 pm, Choir Concert, EHSMar 23 7 pm, A Capella Choir, Chamber Orchestra, & Jazz Band Concert, GymApr 8 6 pm, PTO Meeting, LibraryApr 10 6 pm, PASS Meeting, Library Apr 22 Volleyball; 8th VS HMS, 7th @ HMSApr 24 Volleyball; 8th @ LMS, 7th VS LMSApr 29 Volleyball; 8th VS WMS, 7th@ WMSMay 1 Volleyball; 8th @ FCMS, 7th VS FCMS 6 pm, PASS, LibraryMay 2 7 pm, “Sound of Music”, EHSMay 3 7 pm, “Sound of Music”, EHSMay 6 Volleyball; 8th VS CMS 6 pm, PTO, LibraryMay 8 Volleyball; 8th @ SVMSMay 13 Volleyball; 8th @ FRMS, 6th VS FRMSMay 15 Volleyball; 8th VS LIB, 6th @ LIBMay 20 Volleyball; 6th VS HMSMay 22 Volleyball; 6th @ WMSMay 28 7 pm, 8th Grade Awards Night, EHSMay 29 7 pm, Choir Concert, EHSMay 30 6 pm, 8th Grade DanceJun 2 8th Grade Elitches Trip, All DayJun 3 Last day of School, ½ day

West Middle School5151 S. Holly StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80121720-554-5180

Jan 21 8 am, 4 Word Momentum Assemblies (7th Grade)Jan 22 8 am, 4 Word Momentum Assemblies (7th Grade)Jan 22 6:30 pm, 5th to 6th Grade Parent Information NightJan 28 10 am, Coffee with the Principal Jan 28 11 am, WMS Accountability MeetingFeb 3 7 am, Hearing/Vision Screening Feb 6 6:30 pm, 6th to 7th Grade Parent Information NightFeb 6 6:30 pm, 7th to 8th Grade Parent Information NightFeb 10 4 pm, String-A-Thon (Smoky Hill HS)

Feb 11 8 am, 8th Grade Leadership DayFeb 12 8 am, 8th Grade Leadership DayFeb 13 7 am, All Pro DadsFeb 14 8 am, 8th to 9th Grade Registration (WMS labs)Feb 20 6:30 pm, PASS Meeting (WMS)Feb 25 10 am, Coffee with the PrincipalFeb 25 11 am, WMS Accountability MeetingMar 4 6:30 pm, Solo/Ensemble ConcertMar 5 4 pm, ConferencesMar 6 8 am, ConferencesMar 10 8 am, TCAP Testing BeginsMar 13 7 am, All Pro DadsMar 13 6:30 pm, GT Parent Outreach MeetingMar 14 3 pm, TCAP Testing EndsMar 18 10 am, Coffee with the PrincipalMar 18 11 am, WMS Accountability MeetingMar 20 6:30 pm, PASS Meeting (Glendale YMCA)Apr 10 7 am, All Pro DadsApr 10 6:30pm, Spring Musical PerformanceApr 11 6:30pm, Spring Musical PerformanceApr 15 10 am, Coffee with the PrincipalApr 15 11 am, WMS Accountability MeetingApr 24 6:30 pm, PASS Meeting (WMS)May 7 6:30 pm, 6th Band ConcertMay 8 7 am, All Pro DadsMay 8 6:30 pm, 6/7/8 Orchestra ConcertMay 9 3 pm, 7th Grade Class PartyMay 12 5:30 pm, Glendale NightMay 14 6:30 pm, 7/8 Choir ConcertMay 15 6:30 pm, PASS Meeting (WMS)May 16 3 pm, 6th Grade Class PartyMay 19 6:30 pm, 7/8 Band ConcertMay 20 10 am, Coffee with the PrincipalMay 20 11 am, WMS Accountability MeetingMay 20 6:30 pm, 6th Grade Recognition NightMay 27 6:30 pm, 7th Grade Recognition NightMay 28 6:30 pm, 6/8 Choir ConcertMay 29 6:30 pm, 8th Grade Recognition Night (CCHS -Fine Arts Theater)May 30 6:30 pm, 8th Grade DanceJun 2 8 am, 8th Grade Elitch Field Trip


Cherokee Trail High School25901 E. Arapahoe RoadAurora, CO 80016720-886/1900

Jan 21 6 pm, Accountability, Main Office Conference RoomJan 22 Second Semester Begins Jan 23 & 27 6:30 pm, Incoming 9th Grade Parent Info Night, Auditorium Jan 24 3 pm, Shakespeare Competition, AuditoriumFeb 1 School of Choice Application DeadlineFeb 3 6 pm, Executive PTCO meeting, Main Office Conference RoomFeb 4 7 pm, Jazz Concert, AuditoriumFeb 5 3-6 pm, FAFSA Workshop for 12th Grade Students and ParentsFeb 7 7 pm, Improv Show “A Method to the Madness,” AuditoriumFeb 11 5:30 pm, Celebrate the Arts /Visual Arts Open House, Upper Commons Feb 11 6:30 pm, Celebrate the Arts, Main GymFeb 12 6 pm, PASS, Main Office Conference RoomFeb14-15 Girls Swimming StateFeb 18 6 pm, Accountability Meeting, Main Office Conference RoomFeb 20-22 Wrestling StateFeb 21 7 pm, Talent Show, Auditorium Feb 22 DECA State CompetitionFeb 24 Spring Sports BeginFeb 25 8 am, Blood Drive

Feb 25 7 pm, Winter Pops Concert, AuditoriumFeb 27 7 pm, Choral Major Works Concert, AuditoriumMar 3 6 pm, PTCO Meeting, Main Office Conference Room Mar 8 7 am, Solo & Ensemble Festival, AuditoriumMar 9 Daylight Savings Begins- Set Clocks AheadMar 11-13 7:10 a.m., TCAP Testing for 9th and 10th Grades - No School for 11th & 12th GradesMar 12 9 am, Graduation Speech Tryouts - 1st Round, Auditorium 3:30 pm, Spring Parent/ Teacher ConferencesMar 13-15 Boys/Girls Basketball StateMar 14 Leadership for Tomorrow LuncheonMar 17-21 Wish WeekMar 18 6 pm, Accountability, Main Office Conference Room Mar 19 10:45 am, Jostens- Class Ring/Announcements Delivered, CommonsMar 21-22 State Speech and Debate 7 pm, Spring Play, AuditoriumMar 22 Winter CarnivalMar 28 End of Third QuarterApr 7 Return from Spring BreakApr 7 6 pm, Executive PTCO Meeting, Main Office Conference RoomApr 8-11 7:10 am, AP Pre- Registration, Lecture CenterApr 9 Last day CTHS will accept checks from seniors 7 am, or 6:30 p.m., Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting - Choose One

Apr 11 7 pm, Improv Show, “A Method to the Madness,” AuditoriumApr 14 6 pm, PASS, Main Office Conference Room Apr 15 9th-11th Grade Awards Ceremony 7 am, CHSAA Large Group Festival, Auditorium 10:30 am, Cap & Gown Photos, Wrestling Room Apr 16 10:30 am, Cap & Gown Photos, Wrestling Room Prom/After Prom Guest Registrations Due, Activities Office 6 pm, PASS, Main Office Conference Room Apr 17 7 pm, Senior Dance Show, AuditoriumApr 22 7 pm, Jazz Concert, Auditorium 6 pm, Accountability, Main Office Conference RoomApr 23 7:10 am, ACT Test for 11th Grade 9 am, Graduation Speech Tryouts (Final Call Backs), Auditorium 7 pm, Mr. CT, AuditoriumApr 24 Exceptional Volunteer Awards DinnerApr 25 5 & 7 pm, Spring Dance Show Case, AuditoriumApr 26 7 pm, Prom, Wildlife Experience 11:30 pm, After PromApr 29 7 pm, Band Concert, AuditoriumApr 30 5 pm, CTHS Spring Art Show Open House, Library 6:30 pm, Senior Awards Night, AuditoriumMay 1 7 pm, Orchestra Concert, AuditoriumMay 2 Senior Locker Clean OutMay 5-23 AP/IB ExamsMay 5 6 pm, PTCO Meeting, Main Office Conference Room

May 6 7 pm, Choir Follies, Auditorium May 8 Retirement Recognition DinnerMay 8-10 Girls Tennis StateMay 9-10 7 pm, One Acts, AuditoriumMay 9-14 Senior FinalsMay 14 Teacher of the Year Award DinnerMay 15-17 State Track and FieldMay 15 7:10 am, Senior Slide Show, Auditorium 7:20 am, Senior Exit Assembly, Main Gym 8:30 am, Senior Celebration - Elitches May 16 7 am, Seniors’ Last Day/ Check Out, Wrestling Room 1:15 pm, IB Recognition Program, AuditoriumMay 16-17 Boys Swimming StateMay 17 Boys Lacrosse StateMay 19-20 Girls Golf State May 19 6:45 am, Senior AVID Breakfast, Library - By Invitation OnlyMay 20 8 am, Senior Breakfast/ Graduation Rehearsal/Cap & Gown Distribution-CTHSMay 21 Girls Lacrosse StateMay 22 4 pm, CTHS Graduation, Richie Center - By InvitationMay 23 Locker Cleanout May 23-24 Baseball StateMay 28 3 pm, CTHS Retirement Celebration, Lecture Center May 29 - Jun 2 Final Exams 2nd SemesterJun 2 6 pm, Executive PTCO Meeting, Main Office Conference RoomJun 3 Non-Pupil Contact Day, Exam Make Up - By Appt.Jun 3 End of 2nd Semester and 13-14 SY

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Cherry Creek High School9300 E Union AvenueGreenwood Village CO 80111720-554-2000Feb 1 7 am-4 pm, Diversity Conference 8:30-11:30 pm, CCHS Snowball DanceFeb 4 7-8 pm, Band Feeder ConcertFeb 6 2 pm, FASPFeb 8 ACTFeb 11 7-8 pm, Theater Feeder Feb 13 9-10 am, PTCOFeb 26-28 7-9:30 pm, Spring MusicalMar 1 2-4:30 pm, Spring Musical 7-9:30 pm, Spring MusicalMar 3 7-9 pm, Academic AwardsMar 6 9-10 am, PTCO 5-8 pm, Ethnic FestMar 8 7-11am, SATMar 11-13 TCAPMar 13 2 pm, FASPMar 18 7-8 pm, Orchestra ConcertMar 19 Collaboration DayMar 20 7-8 pm, Band Concert (Concert, Symphonic, Wind Ensemble)Mar 21 7 am – 1 pm, Middle School Leadership DayMar 25 6:30pm - 8pm Spring Choir Concert (Union St Jazz, A Cappella, Girls 21 8pm - 9pm Spring Choir Concert (Statesmen, Choralaires, Troubadours, Meistersingers)Mar 26 6:30-8 pm, Poms Spring ShowcaseMar 27 7-8 pm, Jazz Band ConcertApr 10 9-10 am, PTCO 2 pm, FASP 6:30-7:30 pm, Orchestra Concert “Senior Recital”Apr 11 3-10 pm, Speech/Debate National Qualifying TourneyApr 12 ACT 7 am-10 pm, Speech/ Debate National Qualifying

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TournamentApr 15 7- 9 pm, NHS Induction CeremonyApr 16 Collaboration DayApr 23-25 7 pm, Spring PlayApr 24 5-7 pm, West Area Art ShowApr 26 2 & 7 pm, Spring PlayApr 28 6:30-9 pm, Senior Awards CeremonyApr 29 7-8 pm, Choir Concert (Statesmen, Choralaires, A Cappella)Apr 30 7-8 pm, Choir Concert (Union St Jazz, Girls 21, Troubadours, Meistersingers)May 1 7-9 pm, Jazz Band ConcertMay 3 SATMay 5-9 AP ExamsMay 7 7-8 pm, Orchestra ConcertMay 8 9-10 am, PTCO 2 pm, FASP 7-8 pm, Band Concert (Concert, Symphonic, Wind Ensemble)May 12-16 AP ExamsMay 13 3-5:30 pm, Grad Performer 4-6 pm, Senior Art ShowMay 14 Seniors Last Full DayMay 15 8-11am, Senior Check Out 7-8 pm, Choir Concert “A Cappellooza”May 16 Senior Celebration 10 am-2 pm, Graduation Performers RehearsalMay 17 9 pm-12 am, PromMay 18 12-4:30 am, After PromMay 20 2:30-5:30 pm, Grad Practice: All Seniors/FacultyMay 21 8-10 am, 59th Graduation CeremonyMay 29-Jun 1 Final Exams

Eaglecrest High School5100 S. Picadilly StreetCentennial, CO 80015720-886-1000

Jan 14 6:30 pm, Joint Band Concert, TheaterJan 22 6:30 pm, 8th Grade Parent NightJan 24 6:30 pm, Talent Show, TheaterJan 30 6:30 pm, Mr. EHS, TheatreFeb 26 3 pm, Teacher of the Year Reception, LibraryFeb 27-Feb 28 6:30 pm, Musical, The Who’s Tommy, TheaterMar 1 1 pm, Musical, The Who’s Tommy, TheaterMar 4 6:30 pm, Orchestra Concert, TheaterMar 06 6:30 pm, Band Concert, TheaterMar 20 6:30 pm, Choir Concert, TheaterMar 26 6:30 pm, Raptor Runway, TheaterMar 27 4:30-7:30 pm, Parent Teacher ConferencesApr 17-18 6:30 pm, Harlequinn Players, TheaterApr 19 1 pm, Harlequinn Players, TheaterApr 24 5-7 pm, Spring Art Show, LibraryMay 01 6:30 pm, EHS Recognition Awards, TheaterMay 6 6:30 pm, Orchestra Concert, TheaterMay 07 6:30 pm, Mariachi Concert, TheaterMay 08 6:30 pm, Band Concert, TheaterMay 13 6:30 pm, Choir Concert, May 15-16 6:30 pm, Dance Concert, TheaterMay 17 8-11 pm, Prom

Grandview High School20500 E. Arapahoe RoadAurora, CO 80016720-886-6500

Jan 7 7 pm, Band Concert w/

Middle Schools, AuditoriumJan 8 7 pm, Orchestra Concert w/Middle Schools, AuditoriumJan 14 6:30pm, GAIT, LibraryJan 15 7 pm, PASS, Main OfficeJan 21 7 pm, College Night , AuditoriumJan 23 6:30pm, 8th Grade Welcome Night, AuditoriumJan 27 5 pm, FAFSA Workshop, LibraryJan 28 6:30pm, 8th Grade Welcome Night, Auditorium Jan 31 7 pm, Bravo EntertainersFeb 3 7 pm, Post Grad Planning Workshop, AuditoriumFeb 3-7 Winter Spirit WeekFeb 6 7 pm, Grandview’s Got Talent, AuditoriumFeb 11 6:30pm, GAIT, LibraryFeb 19 7 pm, PASS, Main OfficeFeb 26-Mar 1 7 pm, Musical, “Seussical the Musical”, AuditoriumMar 3 7 pm, Band Concert, Mar 4 6:30pm, GAIT, LibraryMar 6 7 pm. Orchestra ConcertMar 18 7 pm, Battle of the Bands, AuditoriumMar 19 7 pm, PASS, Main OfficeMar 24-25 7 pm, Choir Concert, AuditoriumApr 8 7 pm, GAIT, LibraryApr 8-9 7 pm, Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings, AuditoriumApr 9 5:30pm, Grandview Art Show Reception, LibraryApr 10 7 pm Jazz Band Concert, AuditoriumApr 12 7 pm, Grand EveningApr 16 5 pm, FAFSA Workshop, LibraryApr 16 7 pm, PASS, Main OfficeApr 23 7 pm, Senior Awards, TheaterApr 25 7 pm, Annual Poetry SlamMay 1-2 7 pm, Freshman/ Sophomore Play, TheaterMay 6 7 pm, PASS, Main OfficeMay 7 7 pm, Senior Band Concert, TheaterMay 8 7 pm, Jazz Band Concert, TheaterMay 13 7 pm, GAIT meeting, Main Office Conference RoomMay 12 7 pm, Senior Choir Concert, TheaterMay 13 7 pm, Senior Orchestra Concert, TheaterMay 16 7 pm, Bravo EntertainersMay 17 8-11 pm, Prom May 18 12-4 am, After Prom May 19 7 pm, Curtain Call, TheaterMay 20 7 pm, Choir ConcertMay 21 7 pm, Senior Recital, TheaterMay 22 12 pm, Graduation, DU Ritchie CenterMay 29 7 pm, Department Awards, Theater

Overland High School12400 E. Jewell AvenueAurora, CO 80012720-747-3700

Jan 23 7 pm, 8th Grade Parent NightFeb 3 5:30 pm, Hispanic Pass MeetingFeb 4 6 pm, African American Pass MeetingFeb 11 6 pm, Accountabiity Meeting 7 pm, OPTCO Feb 13 7 pm, Advanced Acting ShowFeb 19-22 Wish/Winterfest WeekMar 3 5:30m Hispanic Pass MeetingMar 4 6 pm, African American Pass MeetingMar 6-8 7 pm, Musical “Once Upon a Mattress”

Mar 14-15 7 pm, Musical “Once Upon a Mattress” – Faculty Performance Mar 11 6 pm, Accountability Meeting 7 pm, OPTCOMar 18 7 pm, Instrumental ConcertMar 20 7 pm, Instrumental ConcertMar 25 7 pm, Choir ConcertMar 27 7 pm, Senior Choir ConcertApr 7 5:30 pm, Hispanic Pass MeetingApr 8 6 pm, African American Pass MeetingApr 9 7 pm, Parent/Grad Meetings (Alpha A-L)Apr 10 7 pm, Parent/Grad Meetings (Alpha M-Z) Apr 15 6 pm, Accountability Meeting 7 pm, OPTCO Apr 16 7 pm, Advanced Acting Show Apr 23 7 pm, Academic Awards Apr 28 5:30 pm, Hispanic Pass MeetingMay 1 3:30 pm, Art Show Reception, (Art Show April 28-May 2)May 2 5:30 pm, Hispanic Pass MeetingMay 1 7 pm, One Act PlaysMay 6 6 pm, African American Pass Meeting 7 pm, Jazz & Orchestra ConcertMay 8 7 pm Instrumental ConcertMay 13 7 pm, Choir Variety ShowMay 15 7 pm, Advanced Acting Last Call May 20 7:45 am, Senior Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal 7 pm, Plainsmen Concert May 23 12 pm, Graduation

Smoky Hill High School16100 E. Smoky Hill RoadAurora, CO 80015720-886-5300

Jan 24 7:15 pm, ImprovJan 27 7 pm, Trivia BowlJan 30 7:15 pm, Choir CabaretJan 31 1:30 pm, Winter Pep AssemblyFeb 4 6:30 pm, Accountability MeetingFeb 20 7:15 pm, ImprovFeb 28 7:15 pm, Spring Musical Mar 1 7:15 pm, Spring MusicalMar 4 6:30 pm, Accountability MeetingMar 6 7:15 pm, Orchestra ConcertMar 8 9 am, PTCO Spring Craft FairMar 20 7:15 pm, Band ConcertMar 21 7:15 pm, ImprovMar 25 4 pm, Parent/Teacher ConferencesMar 27 7:15 pm, Major Works Concert-Bethany Lutheran ChurchMar 27-28 World Awareness DaysApr 8 6:30 pm, Accountability MeetingApr 15-16 7 pm, Senior Parent MeetingApr 17 7:15 pm, Jazz on the HillApr 23-24 7:15 pm, One Act PlaysApr 26 8 pm, PromApr 29 7:15 pm, Orchestra Concert May 1 7:15 pm, Band ConcertMay 9 9 am, Senior CelebrationMay 9-10 7:15 pm, Dance ShowcaseMay 13 6:30 pm, Academic AwardsMay 13 7 pm, All School AwardsMay 15 1:30 pm, Senior Exit AssemblyMay 15 7:15 pm, Choir ConcertMay 15 7:15 pm, Improv May 20 9 am, Graduation RehearsalMay 23 4 pm, Graduation


CITYWIDE ACTIVITIES GUIDE — JANUARY TO APRIL 2014

MUSEUMS

The Golden Highway: Views of Colfax Avenue all agesHow do you picture Colfax Avenue? As a “den of avarice” or a center of multiculturism? Examine historic views of this famous avenue and discover how much Aurora’s former Main Street has changed. Free. Thru Mar. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-739-6660 or aurormuseum.org

Powers of Persuasion: Advertising in America, all agesFrom Harper’s Magazine to Madison Avenue, advertising has enticed consumers for hun-dreds of years. Enjoy both local and national historic advertisements, and view some of the merchandise these ads persuaded consumers to purchase. Free.Thru Apr. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora 303-739-6660 or aurormuseum.org

To Protect and Serve Aurora, all agesBrown Bag and White Linen Series sponsored by the Aurora Historical Society. The Aurora Police Department is committed to maintain-ing and improving peace, order, and safety through excellence in law enforcement and community service, but how are they accom-plishing that mission? Learn more the APD and some of the innovative projects aimed at increasing the quality of life in our communi-ty. $4 ($3 Aurora residents)Jan. 15, Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6660 or auroramuseum.org

Victorian Valentines Workshop, ages 6 and olderDiscover the history and creativity of old-fash-ioned, handmade, elaborately decorated Victorian Valentine cards and create cards for your loved ones. Advanced reservations required. $5 ($4 Aurora residents) Feb. 9, Sun-day, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 3:30 p.m.Centennial House, 1671 Galena St., Aurora303-739-6660 or aurormuseum.org

A Journey to Art in Public Places, all agesBrown Bag and White Linen Series sponsored by the Aurora Historical Society. Take a visual journey to see the vast and varied collection of public art in Aurora, and hear the stories behind how some pieces were chosen, changed or otherwise acquired by the city. We guarantee you will be surprised, delighted and entertained! $4 ($3 Aurora residents)Feb. 19, Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6660 or auroramuseum.org

You Could Own History, all agesLearn about how to research your property’s history and how to nominate it as an Aurora Historic Landmark. Free.Jan. 23, Thursday, 7 p.m. Aurora Central Li-brary, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-739-6661 or auroramuseum.org

THEATER

A Series of Unfortunate Events, ages 7 to 13Create a play based on the unfortunate char-acters and events in Lemony Snicket’s A Series

of Unfortunate Events while learning about acting and the theatre. Perform for friends and family on the last day of class. Some out-side class work and memorization required. $96 ($76 Aurora residents) Jan, 11 to Feb. 22, Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Miss Nelson is Missing, ages 8 to 14 Audition, rehearse and perform a play based on the Harry Allard book, Miss Nelson is Missing. Learn about costumes, props, set and sound. Memorization required. $90 ($70 Aurora residents)Jan. 11 to Feb. 22, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Scene and Be Heard, ages 8 to 14Learn techniques to improve your voice and movement on stage. Apply your new skills to scenes and perform them for family and friends on the last day of class. Some memo-rization required. $90 ($70 Aurora residents) Jan. 11 to Feb. 22, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Don’t Let the Pigeons Take the class, ages 4 to 6Act out various “Pigeon” books by Mo Wil-liams, including Don’t Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus! and Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! We will create our own pigeon story to perform on the last day. $46 ($35 Aurora residents) Jan. 14 to Feb. 25, Tuesday, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Ramona and Her Friends, ages 7 to 10Act out scenes from the popular Ramona Quinby books. Perform scenes on the last day of class. $70 ($54 Aurora residents) Jan. 14 to Feb. 25, Tuesday, 5 to 6:15 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Acting Up, ages 4 to 7Express yourself! Play theatre games and learn about acting and the theatre. Share a performance piece on the final day. -Jan. 18 to Feb. 1, Saturday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., $40 ($31 Aurora residents)-Feb. 8 to 22, Saturday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., $40 ($31 Aurora residents) Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Aurora -Mar. 15 to May 3, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, $70 ($54 Aurora residents)Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Improv Idol, ages 11 to 17Improve your acting skills through improvi-sational games and exercises. Perform in a professional style comedy improve show for friends and family on the last day. All levels of experience welcome. $85 ($65 Aurora resi-dents) Jan. 18 to Feb. 22, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Japanese Folk Tales, ages 5 to 8Read Mister Lucky Straw, the Ogre & the Rooster and Peach Boy. Turn these stories into a play by acting them out then perform them for family and friends during the last 15 minutes of each class. $53 ($41 Aurora residents) Jan. 22 to Feb. 5, Wednesday, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

The Aurora Fox presents “Painted Bread, the story of Frida Kahlo” by Melissa Lucero McCarl, all agesLong before the critically acclaimed film Frida brought the compelling life of painter Frida Kahlo before the general public, local audiences were thrilled by Denver actress and playwright Melissa Lucero McCarl’s Painted Bread. In it, we see the artist’s life through a series of self portraits which dramatically capture her boisterous sense of humor, love of Mexican culture and passion for painting. Kahlo’s works often combined affection and humor, sadness and sarcasm, the intimate and the collective. McCarl’s play echoes that quite brilliantly. Tickets are $22 seniors/students, $26 adults. Jan. 31 to Feb. 23, Friday and Sat-urday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.The Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Shakespeare’s Comedies, ages 9 to 16Learn the unique skills needed to perform in Shakespeare’s Comedies. $85 ($65 Aurora res-idents) Feb. 1 to 22, Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Auditions, ages 7 to 18Prepare for the Little Foxes Children’s theatre auditions on April 26, 25, and 27. Select and perform a memorized audition piece or monologue while learning other tricks of the trade from a professional actor and director.Mar. 1 to Apr. 19, Saturday-Ages 7 to 12, 9 to 10:30 a.m., $75 ($58 Aurora residents) -Ages 12 to 18, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m., $90 ($70 Aurora residents) The Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1973 or aurorafox.org

Berenstain Bears, ages 4 to 7Act out a different Berenstain Bears story every week. Become the characters from this beloved series of books by Stan, Jan and Michael Berenstain, $70 ($54 Aurora residents) Mar. 1 to Apr. 22, Tuesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Intro to Acting, ages 8 to 15Explore the mysterious, creative and hilarious world of acting. Learn improvisation, stage movement, characterization and how to read scripts. Memorize lines, rehearse and perform scenes for family and friends on the last day. $90 $70 Aurora residents) Mar. 15 to May 3, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Seuss on the Loose, ages 4 to 7Act out different Dr. Seuss story every week. Stories include Oh, the Places You’ll Go, the Cat in the Hat, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, and The Lorax. $53 ($41 Aurora residents)Apr. 10 to May 1, Thursday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Playmaking, ages 8 to 12Spark your imagination. Learn improvisation, create characters and write a play as a group to perform on the last day. Students will have assignments out of class. Second grade read-ing level and memorization. $90 ($70 Aurora residents)Apr. 12 to May 17, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Greek Mythology, ages 9 to 16Learn and perform stories from Ancient Greek mythology. Perform for friends and family on the last day of class. Previous theatre training or experience is required. $90 ($70 Aurora residents)Apr. 12 to May 3, Saturday, 9 a.m. to noonAurora Fox Studio, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Auditions: Aurora Fox Summer Children’s Theatre Productions, ages 7 to 18 Join the Little Foxes. Memorize a one-min-ute monologue, appropriate to your age and children’s theatre, preferably from a published play. Dress comfortably and be prepared to move. Bring a printed photo (school picture or Polaroid is fine) and your family’s Spring & Summer schedules (May, June and July.) Scheduling is extremely important. Roles may include music or dance so let us know if you have any other performance oriented skills or if you play a musical instrument. Par-ticipation fee is $50 per youth upon casting.Apr. 25, Friday, 4 to 6:30 p.m.Apr. 26, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Apr. 27, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Callbacks: TBA303-739-1970 or www.aurorafox.org

ART, DANCE & MUSIC

Aurora Dance Arts Continuous Dance Program, ages 3 to 18Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, and poms began August 26 at Meadowood, Meadow Hills, Expo, Beck, and Village Green Recreation Centers in Aurora. Classes run Aug. 26, 2013 through June 2, 2014 with recitals on May 31 and June 6 & 7. Please call 303-326-8308 or go to our website at www.auroragov.org/dance for more information

Crocodile Rock, ages 18 mos. to 5 years with parentHelp your child develop an appreciation for music through singing, dancing and playing instruments. -Jan. 3 to 24, Friday, 10:15 to 11 a.m., $31 ($24 Aurora residents)-Jan. 4 to 25, Saturday, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., $31 ($24 Aurora residents)-Mar. 7 to 28, Friday, 10:15 to 11 a.m., $42 ($32 Aurora residents)-Mar. 8 to 29, Saturday, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., $42 ($32 Aurora residents-Apr. 4 to 25, Friday, 10:15 to 11 a.m., $42 ($32 Aurora residents)-Apr. 5 to 26, Saturday, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. $42 ($32 Aurora residents)Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Advanced Pottery, ages 16 and olderPerfect your skills. Must be able to throw a cylinder. -Jan. 5 to Feb. 9, Mar. 2 to Mar. 30, Apr. 6 to May 18*, Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. $93($83 Au-rora residents) *68 ($78 Aurora residents0-Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 Mar. 4 to Apr. 8, Apr. 15 to May 20, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $72 ($62 Aurora residents)-Jan. 9 to Feb. 13, Mar. 6 to Apr. 10, Apr. 17 to May 22, Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $72 ($62 Aurora residents)-Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, Mar. 1 to Apr. 5, Apr. 12 to May 17, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $72 ($62 Aurora residents) Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

All Levels Pottery, ages 16 and olderAll level of experience welcome. $72 ($62 Aurora residents)Jan. 6 to Feb. 24, Mar. 3 to Apr. 7, Apr. 14 to May 19, Monday, noon to 3 p.m. or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Sketching, ages 7 to 12Learn proven techniques to strengthen your drawing abilities. All supplies provided. $62 ($48 Aurora residents)Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, Mar. 3 to 31, Apr. 14 to May 12, Monday, 6 to 8 p.m.Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Watercolor, ages 16 and olderLearn watercolor techniques: working effec-tively with the water, no-fail color mixing, layering and how to create interesting texture with unusual materials. $73 ($56 Aurora residents)Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, Apr. 21 to May 19, Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Anyone Can Draw, ages 16 and olderLearn to draw using different techniques such as proportion, shading and perspective. Be-ginners welcome. $69 ($53 Aurora residents)-Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.-Apr. 16 to May 14, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Kinderdance, ages 4 to 6This class will explore the basic fundamentals of ballet technique and terminology, improve motor skills and spacial awareness as well as improve student’s musicality. -Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 9:15 to 10 a.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Jan. 9 to Feb. 13, Thursday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, Tuesday, 9:15 to 11 a.m. $46 (36 Aurora residents)-Feb. 20 to Mar. 20, Thursday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)-Apr. 1 to 29, Tuesday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora-Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, Saturday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Feb. 22 to Mar. 22, Apr. 5 to May 24, Saturday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Meadow Hills Dance Room, 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora-Mar. 31 to May 19, Monday, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. $73 ($57 Aurora residents)Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Tippy Toes, age 3Twirl and jump! This class is an introduction to ballet and the world of dance. -Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, Tuesday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)-Apr. 3 to May 1, Thursday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora-Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, Saturday, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)


-Feb. 22 to Mar. 22, Apr. 5 to May 3, Saturday, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents) Meadow Hills Dance Room, 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

So You Think You Can Breakdance?, ages 7 to 12So you think you can break? B-boys and girls have all the tricks! Learn the coolest dance tricks like headstands, spins, windmills, and more! -Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 4 to 4:45 p.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, Tuesday, 4 to 4:45 p.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora 303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Beginning/Intermediate Hip Hop, ages 11 to 16Explore current Hip Hop choreography with a wide range of styles including warm up, across the floor, dance combinations, stalls, breaking, locking and popping. $64 ($49 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m.Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Circle, Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Cheerleading and Poms, ages 7 to 10Does your little one emulate those awesome tricks they see the cheerleaders do on TV? Here is their opportunity to learn basic cheer-leading techniques as well as Poms choreog-raphy along with cheers and jumps. -Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, Tuesday, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora 303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Piano/Keyboarding I, ages 7 to 13Kay makes learning to play the piano easy and fun. Instruction book included with fee. Keyboard provided during class but is recom-mended student has a keyboard or piano at home. $88 ($68 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Mar. 4 to Apr. 7, Apr. 22 to May 27, Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Guitar I, ages 12 and olderLearn basic guitar skills, open chords and common strumming patterns. $108 ($88 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, Mar. 11 to May 6, Saturday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Continuing Keyboarding, ages 7 to 13Continue your lessons. Piano I or teacher approval required. Fee includes new instruc-tion book. Keyboard is provided during class but it is recommended that student has a keyboard or piano at home. $88 ($68 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Mar. 4 to Apr. 8, Apr. 22 to May 27, Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:15Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Guitar by Note, ages 12 and olderIntroduces single note melodies and the fundamentals of reading music. No prior knowledge of music required. $108 ($88 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, Mar. 11 to May 6, Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Piano/Keyboarding, ages 14 and olderLearn to play using a full size electronic key-board. No experience necessary. Keyboard provided during class but is recommended student has a keyboard or piano at home. $92 ($72 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Mar. 4 to Apr. 8, Apr. 22 to May 27, Tuesday, 7:15 to 8 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Guitar - Advanced Workshop, ages 12 and olderContinue working on songs, scales, theory and chords. Must have taken guitar classes or get instructor approval. $108 ($88 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, Mar. 11 to May 6, Tuesday, 7:15 to 8 p.m.Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Clay Building, ages 16 and olderUse coil, slab and hand building techniques to create unique clay pieces. No experience necessary. $72 ($62 Aurora residents); Seniors $61 ($51 Aurora residents)-Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Mar. 4 to Apr. 8, Apr. 15 to May 20, Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m.-Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Mar. 5 to Apr. 9, Apr. 16 to May 21, Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Pottery for Kids, ages 6 to 9Get messy making coil and slab pieces. $27 ($21 Aurora residents)Jan. 7 to 21, Tuesday, Mar. 4 to 18, 5 to 6 p.m.Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Beginning Pottery, ages 16 and olderLearn to throw on a potter’s wheel (wedge, center, throw and glaze). $72 ($62 Aurora residents)-Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Mar. 4 to Apr. 8, Apr. 15 to May 20, Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.-Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Mar. 5 to Apr. 9, Apr. 16 to May 21, Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.-Jan. 9 to Feb. 13, Mar. 6 to Apr. 10, Apr. 17 to May 22, Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Exploring Pastels, ages 16 and olderLearn how to paint with your pastels and try out new surfaces including making your own textured surfaces and using underpaintings. Beginners welcome. $73 ($56 Aurora resi-dents) Jan. 7 to Feb. 18, Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Intro to Hip Hop, ages 4 to 6Explore current hip hop chorography with a wide range of styles including warm ups, across the floor, dance combinations, stalls, breaking, locking and popping. -Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Wednesday, 4 to 4:45 p.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, Saturday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $55 ($43 Aurora residents)-Feb. 19 to Mar. 19, Wednesday, 4 to 4:45 p.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)-Feb. 22 to Mar. 22, Saturday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)-Apr. 5 to May 3, Saturday, 10:15 to 11 a.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)

Meadow Hills Dance Room, 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora-Feb. 18 to Mar. 18, Tuesday, 4:15 to 5 p.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Circle, Aurora-Mar. 31 to May 19, Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. $73 ($57 Aurora residents)-Apr. 2 to 30, Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. $46 ($36 Aurora residents)Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Beginning Hip Hop, ages 7 to 10Explore current hip hop chorography with a wide range of styles including warm ups, across the floor, dance combinations, stalls, breaking, locking and popping. -Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Wednesday, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. $64 ($49 Aurora residents)-Feb. 19 to Mar. 19, Wednesday, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. $53 ($41 Aurora residents)Meadow Hills Dance Room, 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora-Jan. 10 to Feb. 14, Friday, 5 to 6 p.m. $64 ($49 Aurora residents)-Feb. 21 to Mar. 21, Friday, 5 to 6 p.m. $53 ($41 Aurora residents)Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora-Apr. 2 to 30, Wednesday, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. $53 ($41 Aurora residents)Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora -Apr. 1 to 29, Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m. $53 ($41 Aurora residents)Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Cir, Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Kids on Wheels, ages 10 to 16Work on a potter’s wheel (wedge, center, thrown), hand build and glaze. $54 ($44 Auro-ra residents)Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Mar. 5 to Apr. 9, Apr. 16 to May 21, Wednesday, 5 to 6:30 p.m.Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Big Pots, ages 16 and olderLearn to double center, coil and stack thrown pieces to form large pots. Clay experience required. $72 ($62 Aurora residents) Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

African Dance, ages 10 to 16This class teaches traditional and modern dances from Africa. Students dance to various styles of drumming and learn to use and move their whole body in a new way. Differ-ent steps and choreography will be taught. -Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Wednesday, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. $64 ($49 Aurora residents)-Feb. 19 to Mar. 19, Wednesday, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. $53 ($41 Aurora residents)Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Circle, Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Glee Club, ages 7 to 14Have fun while learning about singing in harmony and performing songs with chore-ography. Have a final concert for family and friends. $85 ($65 Aurora Residents)-Jan. 9 to Feb. 27, Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m., ages 7 to 12-Apr. 10 to May 29, Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m., ages 8 to 11-Apr. 10 to May 29, Thursday, 7 to 8 p.m., ages 12 to 14Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Bob Ross Wet on Wet, ages 14 and olderComplete a 16 x 20 oil painting in this paint-along class. No ability required. Bring your lunch. $74 ($57 Aurora residents)-Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora-Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Guitar for Kids, ages 6 to 8Basic skills and chords provide the ground-work for singing and playing together. $89 ($69 Aurora residents)Jan. 11 to Mar. 1, Saturday, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Guitar for Kids, ages 8 to 11Basic skills and chords provide the ground-work for singing and playing together. $89 ($69 Aurora residents)Jan. 11 to Mar. 1, Mar. 15 to May 10, Saturday, 10:15 to 11 a.m.Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Continuing Guitar, ages 8 to 11Improve your playing with songs, theory, scales and chords. Prerequisite: Guitar I or teacher approval. $89 ($69 Aurora residents). Jan. 11 to Mar. 1, Saturday, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Draw Anime and Manga I, ages 12 to 16Learn the Japanese art used in comics and cartoons. Class covers drawing anime char-acters and the basic composition of manga. Details of bodies, faces and backgrounds are covered. Bring sketchbook, pencil and eraser. $73 ($56 Aurora residents) Jan. 14 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Draw Anime and Manga II, ages 12 to 18Follow-up to Anime and Manga I. Develop more sophisticated aspects of drawing plus use advanced techniques. This class assumes prior skills. Bring pencil, eraser and sketch-book. $73 ($56 Aurora residents) Jan. 15 to Feb. 12, Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Expo Recre-ation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Polymer Clay, ages 16 and olderPolymer clay is a colorful, sculptable plastic clay used to make jewelry and decorative pieces. $84 ($64 Aurora residents)Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, Mar. 5 to Apr. 9, Apr. 23 to May 28, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Parent and Child Pottery, ages 5 to 10Create wonderful gifts together. One child per adult. $42 ($32 Aurora residents) Jan. 16 to 30, Mar. 13 to 27, Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m. Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Photography, ages 16 and older-Intro to Photography - Using the equipment you already have, learn the basic camera op-eration. Bring your camera and manual. $55

($42 Aurora residents)Jan. 16 to 30, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.-Learn Your Camera - Learn the complicated workings of your camera’s menus. Bring your camera and manual. $53 ($42 Aurora resi-dents) Feb. 13 to Mar. 6, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Anime and Comic Design Workshop, ages 12 to 18This class uses a combination of instructor time and peer review to meet the needs of the more advanced student. Bring any mate-rials you currently use. $73 ($56 Aurora resi-dents) Jan. 16 to Feb. 6, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Watercolor Painting, ages 7 to 12Sketch your design then use watercolor paints to finish your project. $62 ($48 Aurora residents) Jan. 16 to Feb. 13, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Hearts of Clay, ages 6 to 9Create clay gifts for your Valentine. $27 ($21 Aurora residents) Jan. 28 to Feb. 11, Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m. Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora.303-344-1776 or aurora-gov.org/pottery

Night of the Stars Talent Show, all agesCome to the 4th annual Night of the Stars Talent Show where a first place winner will be selected in each of three categories, voice, music and variety. Tickets are $5, seating is limited.Feb. 2, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. The Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org

Precious Metal Clay in a Day, ages 16 and olderPrecious metal clay lets you make fine silver jewelry without traditional metalsmithing tools. $47 ($36 Aurora residents) Feb. 22, Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $47 ($36 Aurora residents) Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Acrylic Painting, ages 16 and olderLearn beginning techniques or build upon your existing skills. No experience necessary. $69 ($53 Aurora residents)Mar. 3 to 31, Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Draw Comics and Anime 1, ages 12 to 16Learn basic building blocks of drawing, work on character design, anatomy and creating dynamic poses with your characters. Drawing kit included. $73 ($56 Aurora residents) Mar. 3 to 31, Apr. 24 to May 22, Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Au-rora 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Draw Comics and Anime 2, ages 12 to 16Level 2 will cover storyline as well as setting scenes, basic perspective and how colors work together. Bring your drawing supplies. This class for students with previous experi-ence. $73 ($56 Aurora residents) Mar. 5 to Apr. 2, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Expo Recre-ation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts



Sketching and Watercolor, ages 7 to 12Learn sketching techniques and then use watercolor paints to finish your projects. $62 ($48 Aurora residents) Mar. 6 to Apr. 3, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Gospel Singing, ages 14 and olderLearn techniques on becoming an effective gospel singer. Participants will also learn a gospel music piece to apply their techniques. $70 ($55 Aurora residents)Mar. 6 to Apr. 10, Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Guitar for Kids, ages 6 to 8Basic skills and chords provide the ground-work for singing and playing together. $89 ($69 Aurora residents)Mar. 15 to May 10, Saturday, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lar-edo St., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/music

Guitar - Advanced, ages 8 to 11Continue working on songs, scales, theory and chords. Must have taken guitar classes or get instructor approval. $89 ($69 Aurora residents) Mar. 15 to May 10, Saturday, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. 303-344-1776 orauroragov.org/music

Bob Ross Wet on Wet, ages 8 to 13Complete an oil painting in one afternoon! No art ability required. All supplies provided. $60 ($47 Aurora residents)Mar. 22, Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Oil Painting, ages 16 and olderLearn basic oil painting techniques and color mixing. $73 ($56 Aurora residents)Mar. 22 to Apr. 19, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Coil Pots, ages 6 to 10Get messy making coils and pottery pieces. $27 ($21 Aurora residents) Mar. 25 to Apr. 8, Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m. Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

Creative Dance, ages 3 and 4An introduction to dance geared toward the preschooler. Students will explore ballet, musicality with dance, rhythms, musical instruments, spatial awareness and develop motor skills. $46 ($36 Aurora residents) Apr. 2 to 30, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Lare-do St., Aurora303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/danceBeginning Ballet, ages 7 to 12An introduction to ballet including barre ex-ercises, stretching and strengthening, center work and across the floor combinations. $85 ($65 Aurora residents)Apr. 2 to May 21, Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Meadow Hills Dance Room, 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora. 303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Teen Hip Hop, ages 13 to 18Explore current hip hop choreography with a wide range of styles including breaking,

locking and popping. Class will also focus on stalls and tricks. $85 ($65 Aurora residents) Apr. 2 to May 21, Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meadow Hills Dance Room, 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora. 303-326-8308 or auroragov.org/dance

Photography, ages 16 and older -Make Sense of your Manual – Make sense of your camera’s manual in this one night workshop. Bring your camera and manual. $20 ($15 Aurora residents)Apr. 10, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.-The Importance of ISO – Learn why ISO is important and how to use it to your advan-tage. Bring your camera and manual. $20 ($15 Aurora residents)Apr. 17, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.-Beyond the Auto Setting – Go beyond the auto setting and learn your camera’s modes. Bring your camera and manual. $20 ($15 Aurora residents)Apr. 24, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.-Lighting and Your Camera – Learn to use light to your advantage. Bring your camera and manual. $20 ($15 Aurora residents) May 1, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.Learn Your Camera Workshops – Take all four Learn Your Camera Workshops and save $10. $65 ($50 Aurora residents)Apr. 10 to May 1, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Draw Comics and Anime 3, ages 12 to 18This class covers how to make your art tell a story. Each student will be able to buy their comic in published form for $10 at the end of the class. Bring drawing supplies to class. $73 ($56 Aurora residents) Apr. 24 to May 22, Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora 303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/arts

Flower Pots, ages 7 to 11Make and decorate flower pots. Plant flowers in your new pots the last day of class. $27 ($21 Aurora residents)Apr. 22 to May 6, Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.Bicentennial Art Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora303-344-1776 or auroragov.org/pottery

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Study Hall, ages 6 to 18Work on your own or with a volunteer home-work helper. No registration required. Free.Monday thru Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Baby Storytime, ages 0 to 23 monthsJoin us with your babies for songs, stories, and rhymes. Registration required. Free. Tues-days, 11:15 a.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Reading Tutoring, Elementary school studentsTrained volunteers work with Elementary school students to improve reading skills. Supported by Children’s Literacy Center, Colorado Springs. Free. Tuesdays, 4:15 to 6:30 and Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 303-739-1943 or auroralibrary.org

Pajama StorytimeJoin us in your jammies with your favorite sleepytime friend. No registration required. Free. Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

AYO Homework Help and Tutoring, grades 6 to 12Aurora Youth Options (AYO) has a free drop-in homework help and tutoring during the school year. Free.Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Li-brary, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., AuroraThursdays, 4 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora303-617-2660 or [email protected]

StorytimeStorytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading devel-opment and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. No registration required. Free. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

StorytimeStorytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote early literacy, reading development and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. No registration required. Free. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org

StorytimeStorytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading devel-opment and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. Size is limited to 35 children on a first come, first served basis. Free. Wednesdays, Thurs-days and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

The Afternoon Game Club, ages 8 to 18Attendees are encouraged to bring their own games or play one of ours. Play anything from Yu-Gi-Oh and Monopoly, to new games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion. Wednes-days, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

StorytimeStorytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading devel-opment and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. No registration required. Free. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Snowflake Craft, ages 0 to 12Make a snowflake that is as beautiful and unique as you are. No registration required. Free. Jan. 3, Friday, 3 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org Penguin Craft, ages 4 to 8What better way to spend a cold winter’s day than decorating your very own penguin. Reg-istration required. Free.Jan. 4, Saturday, 3 p.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Learn to Crochet, ages 10 and olderLearn to crochet fingerless gloves. No ex-perience necessary. All materials provided. Registration required. Free.Jan. 7, Tuesday, 10 a.m. Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Crafty Kids, ages 2 to 5 Have fun making a different craft every month. Registration required. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Free.Jan. 7 – Snowflake ManJan. 21 – Felt Mug WarmerFeb. 4 – Valentine Love TreeFeb. 18 – Craft to be determinedMar. 4 – St. Paddy Day BeadsMar. 18 – Craft to be determinedTallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora 303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Life in a Cloud, ages 13 and olderSave documents on the Internet without the need for flash drives. Also learn how this technology works in tandem with library computers. Basic computer knowledge is required. It is preferred that students have taken an email basics class or have a Microsoft email account. Registration required. Free.Jan. 7, Mar. 18, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.Hoffman PC Center, 1298 Peoria St., Aurora303-739-1572 or auroralibrary.org

Fun Winter Activities with WIC, all agesHey, baby, it’s cold outside! But that doesn’t mean that you can’t bundle up for some win-ter fun. Knowing the right outdoor activities for winter days (and nights) is the first step to having a healthy and active winter. Free.Jan. 7, Tuesday, 3 p.m.Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org

Computer Classes at Central, ages 13 and older Computer Basics – Get started on a com-puter. Learn to use a mouse. No experience required. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens for classes one month in advance. Free. Jan. 8, Wednesday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Cinema in the Stacks, all ages No tickets or reservations required. Free. Wednesday, 6 p.m.Jan. 8 - Despicable Me – In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home, is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yel-low minions, we discover Gru planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to seal the moon. Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready ve-hicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen; a potential Dad. Free.Feb. 12 – Cool Runnings - Cool Runnings goes for the gild with hilarious results. A tale of pride, determination and dignity based on the true story of four Jamaican athletes going to extremes to compete as Olympic bobsled

racers and somehow make their impossible dream come true. Mar. 12 – Men in Black - Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith star as K and J, members of a top secret organization established to moni-tor alien activity on Earth. When an interga-lactic terrorist (Vincent D’Onofrio) arrives on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies, the MIB must track down the terrorist and prevent the destruction of mankind. Apr. 9 – Nancy Drew - Nancy Drew travels to Los Angeles with her father and stumbles upon evidence about the long unsolved death of a glamorous movie star. Nancy’s practical nature and resourcefulness are put to the test when dealing with the self-indul-gent, fast-living world of Hollywood. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. 303-739-6778 or auroralibrary.org

Chinese New Year, ages 12 to 18Celebrate Chinese New Year, January 31stst, by learning about Chinese culture and the year of the horse. You will also create your own paper lanterns and paper fortune cook-ies. Free. Jan. 9, Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org

Social Media, ages 10 and olderUnderstand the benefits and drawbacks of having a social media account. Learn about the various sites from Facebook to Instagram and why they are popular. Basic computer knowledge is required. Registration required. Free.Jan. 10, Friday, 4 p.m.Hoffman PC Center, 1298 Peoria St., Aurora. 303-739-1572 or auroralibrary.org

4-H Club Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, ages 8 to 18Become a problem solver using your special skills. Registration required. Free.Jan. 10 and 31, Feb. 28, Apr. 11, Friday, 4 p.m.Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org

Teen Book Club, ages 13 to 18Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniEach month we host a reading group that features a book either suggested by you or one we think you will enjoy reading and dis-cussing. No registration required. Free. Jan. 11, Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, Titles to be determined. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Family Art, all agesBring the whole family to work on an art proj-ect. On the second Saturday of every month make a creation of your own or make one creation as a family. Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m. No registration required. Free-Jan. 11, Snowflake Craft-Feb. 8, Valentines’s Day Craft-Mar. 8, March Madness-Apr. 12, Toddle Rubbing PlatesMartin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

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CITYWIDE ACTIVITIES GUIDE — JANUARY TO APRIL 2014



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