March 14, 2016

Volume 2, Issue 3

IN THIS ISSUE

Valley FFA Events ............. 2

Standout Student .............. 2

District calendar ................ 3

Board of Ed calendar ......... 3

Third Quarter ..................... 4-5

Spring Play ........................ 6

Round up ............................ 7

Weld RE-1 School District

Weld RE-1 School District Newsletter A message from Weld RE-1 Superintendent Don Rangel

Dear Weld County School District RE-1 Community,

As promised, I want to update you periodically on the Weld RE-1 Bond Project. The bond

funds approved by the voters in November 2016 are being used to improve the school facilities

in LaSalle, Glicrest and Platteville. It is our belief that this investment will create better and

safer learning environments for students to learn and for teachers to teach.

Some of the work will be harder to see such as improved drainage systems, HVAC systems, and

new roofs. Some of the work will be more obvious such as new lighting, flooring and carpet,

paint, windows, lockers, gym and cafeteria ceilings etc… At this stage of the project, there are lots of facility

assessments going on that will lead to architectural and engineering designs that will ultimately lead to the construction

documents that guide the physical work that needs to be completed. Below, I have outlined some of the key decisions

that have been made by the Board of Education, and key tasks currently happening. First of all it is important to note

that we have hired two firms that have expertise in guiding the key work and decisions that will need to be made

throughout this process:

Diversified Consulting Services (DCS) has been hired to serve as the Owners Representative for Weld RE-1.

TreanorHL has been hired to provide the Architectural and Engineering Services.

As of today, the team from TreanorHL has reviewed existing structure construction drawings from Weld RE-1 as well

as visited and inspected all schools (this is an ongoing process). In addition, we have met with school principals to

discuss the involvement of parents and staff through the Design Advisory Group process. The civil engineer for the

project has had initial meetings with administration of each individual town on utility design and will coordinate future

meeting dates. In addition, I along with the Chief Financial Officer and Supervisor of Weld RE-1 Facilities meet with

the DCS and TreanorHL team every other week for an extended planning meeting on various aspects of the Bond

project.

In addition, RFQ’s were published and proposals accepted for Survey and Geotechnical work. The Board of Education

approved the hiring of two firms to complete this work. In addition, the Board of Education hired a firm to complete

Asbestos and Hazardous material assessment for each school. The report on Hazardous materials should be complete

by mid April. In addition to the aforementioned assessments, we are also fully assessing the roofs of each school, the

HVAC systems, and technology infrastructure of the school district. All of this assessment work is very necessary to

develop a quality plan moving forward.

Potential Summer work is being planned. A major project we hope to complete this summer is demolition and

replacement of the Valley High School Football Field and Track. An RFQ has been published and proposals are due by

March 20, 2017. The field and track are heavily used by several school groups throughout the district and it will be the

goal to complete this work this summer. In addition, we are hoping to replace the roofs of some schools, complete

abatement of any hazardous materials, and complete fire and utility upgrades if possible.

The timeline to complete all projects district wide is August 2019. I will post a more detailed timeline for the work to

be completed in each individual school on the School District website when we have it in a more final form.

Sincerely,

Don V. Rangel

Superintendent

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What’s new ...

UPCOMING FFA EVENTS

STANDOUT STUDENT: REBECCA VERASTEGUI, SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE

One of the first things people talk about when Rebecca’s name comes up is that she

is always wearing a bright, sunny smile. That smile carries into everything she does,

especially her interactions with other people. “She is kind to all around. Her smile

makes the room just beam with a pleasant feeling,” said Mrs. Larson, one of her

teachers.

Rebecca is also known around South Valley Middle School for being a leader in the

classroom. As a member of the choir there are younger students to whom she sets

the example. “She’s one of the experienced kids. . .knows what she’s doing and

provides a good example,” said Mr. Goff.

Being a good student is important to Rebecca and it definitely shows. All of her

teachers describe her as not only attentive but as someone who strives for

improvement. She is always ready to ask questions and learn more. This is a trait

that will serve her well in her future, a social studies buff, Rebecca wants to be a

lawyer when she grows up. She is already working toward that goal too! Rebecca

actively engages in studying current events by “Asking thought provoking questions

in order to see and understand multiple points of view,” said Mr. Pinedo.

Rebecca is also a dedicated member of the basketball team. On or off the court she

strives for greatness and is known for doing everything the best of her abilities.

When she isn’t in class, on the basketball court or keeping up with current events

Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family, especially her five year old sister.

Rebecca Verastegui

Grade: 8th

Favorite thing about

SVMS: “The people you get

to meet! The teachers are

really nice and the school

brings us together instead of

separating by our grade”

Favorite ice cream

flavor: Vanilla

Favorite Subject: Social

Studies

FFA NEWS

February brought FFA week to Valley High School. With activities

everyday the group was pretty busy. Tuesday they hosted a school

wide dress up day. Wednesday the Weld RE-1 community was invited

to the agriculture room for a student cooked breakfast. Thursday was

official dress day. Friday, was the most exciting day for the district. It

began in the morning before school with a tractor parade. Then all of

the second graders in the district came out to learn about where their

food comes from. The Ag barnyard was the highlight of the week!

April

8- Highway Cleanup 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

19- Chapter Banquet 5:30 p.m.

Contact Mrs. Waters (970)350-4303 for tickets

28- Greenhouse Opens 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Weld RE-1 Board of Education meets the third Wednesday of each month for

its regular board meeting, and the first Wednesday of each month for Board Work

Sessions (and fifth on months where five Wednesdays occur).

Regular board meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the Educational

Services Center at 14827 WCR 42 in Gilcrest, unless otherwise stated. The public

is encouraged to attend these meetings. Work Sessions begin at 6:15 p.m. in the

same place.

Board schedule for fourth quarter:

Mar. 15— 7 p.m. Board Meeting at Valley High School

Apr. 19— 7 p.m. Board Meeting at Educational Services Center

May 17— 7 p.m. Board Meeting at Educational Services Center

Mar 13—PD Day

Mar 27-31—Spring Break

Apr 10—PD Day

May 15—PD Day/TRADE DAY

The Important Dates

Marzo 13—DP

Marzo 27-31—Descanso de

Primavera

Abril 10—DP

Mayo 15—DP

Los Dias Importantes

Weld RE-1 School District Calendar March 2017

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Third Quarter Happenings

PETE MIRICH

Not many second and third grade students know

songs from the 1940’s but the ones from Pete

Mirich Elementary school do! For their musical

they performed “On The Radio” which featured

songs such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,”

“Sargent Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band” and

“Footloose.” Later in March everyone in the

school got to come

hang out at the

Chili Bingo Family

Night. Games of

bingo were played,

a cake walk was

featured and later

Students at North Valley Middle School learned that good deeds do get noticed during their January

academic awards ceremony as a student was recognized for helping a community member with an

emergency medical situation. Middle schoolers across the district got to compete in the Northern Plains

Middle Level Association spelling bee. Several students made it past the written round into the oral

competition. South Valley Middle school has begun a morning walking club. Three mornings a week students

walk laps around the inside of the building. Everyone walking tallies their laps, at the end of the week all of

the laps are added together for the total number of miles walked. The goal is “Walk Across America.” As the

amount of miles walked grows the students move states. The students learn facts about each state they “walk

through.” Students got to learn about gravitational forces through the long jump. Yard sticks were placed on

the ground and students saw how far they could jump. The measurements were calculated and then adjusted

for gravitational variances on different planets.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Through

Friday, March 31, 2017

there was an

auction for

baskets put

together by

each class.

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GILCREST Second graders at Gilcrest Elementary School

learned that grapefruit leaves smell vaguely like

fruit loops during FFA week third quarter. Third

graders designed their own science experiment

around water absorbency and presented it to the

Board of Education. All of Gilcrest Elementary

School got to participate in “I Love To Read

Month” by having a read-a-thon. Families,

students and friends came out for Chili Bingo!

The new year has brought a lot of fun for Valley High School students!

Valentines day brought music to everyone’s ears as the Valley Singers

delivered singing valentines! Students, teachers and staff were

serenaded with songs such as “The Way You Look Tonight” and

“Lucky.” The wrestling team brought home victory again this year! At

the state wrestling tournament the Vikings brought home the cham-

pionship title for the fourth year in a row. The knowledge bowl team

brought their brains to the game this season. They competed in several

matches and even hosted one. The music department hosted a chili

supper and bake sale to help raise funds for travel. Their event was very

successful!

Third quarter held a lot of excitement for the

students at Platteville Elementary School. During

“I Love To Read Month” the PTO gave every

student in the school a free book to read. The

third and fourth grade students learned a square

dance for their music program. Firefighters,

district employees and others visited the students

sharing the various reasons why reading is

integral to their careers. Afterward, they read the

PLATTEVILLE

VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

s t u d e n t s a

s tory. This

quarter also

brought Chili

Bingo night!

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Spring Play

Valley High School Drama Class Presents:

“Little Shop of Horrors” Evening shows: Friday, May 5 & Saturday, May 6, 2017

7:00 p.m.

Matinee: Sunday, May 7, 2017

1:00 p.m. For more information visit our district Facebook page

Join us for our 2nd Annual Color Run

May 6th 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

The race starts and ends at Valley High School!

Sign up here: : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valley-high-school-2nd-annual-color-run-tickets-32694779967

Early Bird Registration is $25 before April 4th

We also need volunteers! Color sprayers, water stations, registration and more!

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Round-Up

Sign up and see if your child is eligible for the Colorado Preschool Program for the 2017- 2018 school year.

Tuesday, April 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 27 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p .m.

Wednesday, May 31 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p .m.

All screenings will be held at Gilcrest Elementary School.

Please bring your child and a copy of their birth certificate and current

immunizations.

Please call - Julie Lindauer

970.347.2273

PLEASE

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Weld County

School District

RE-1 14827 WCR 42, Gilcrest CO 80623

Phone: (970) 737-2403

Fax: (970) 737-2516

The Weld County School District

RE-1 Newsletter is a quarterly,

district-wide newsletter for

students, families and the school

district community.

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su ggestions for the nex t

installment of the Weld RE-1

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In addition to the school messenger and other traditional communication methods, we’ll be

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