Center Consolidated School District 26JT

Dear School/Child Care Community: Haskin Elementary School has received results for lead testing in drinking water fixtures In June, Governor Polis signed into law Colorado House Bill 22-1358: Clean Water in Schools and Child Care Centers. This bill requires all licensed child care programs and public schools to test their drinking water for lead and take action when results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). The goal of this law is to lower children’s exposure to lead. To meet these requirements, Haskin Elementary School has tested for lead at all water fixtures used for drinking and cooking. Results Summary: • 24 Fixtures were tested • 24 Fixtures had lead results that tested below 5 ppb - no further action is required • 0 Fixtures had lead results that tested at or above 5 ppb You can view the detailed sample results and remediation status at this link. Results may take up to 3 days to be posted on this webpage. Protecting the health and wellbeing of Colorado’s children is our top priority, and we will keep you updated during the process at Haskin Elementary School. If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact Wendy Murillo at wrue@center.k12.co.us . Schools/child care facilities that have lead results in drinking water above 5 parts per billion (ppb) must take action to reduce exposure to lead. When lead is found at or above 5 ppb, the fixture is shut off while a more long-term solution is underway. These solutions may include permanently removing the fixture from service, designating a fixture as “not for drinking”, replacing drinking water faucets or fountains, or installing filters. For the fixtures where lead is found below 5 ppb, we will follow routine practices to further lower potential exposure. Lead is a toxic metal that is especially harmful to young children. The degree of risk depends on the child’s total exposure to lead from all environmental sources – air, soil, dust, food, paint, consumer products, and water. Typically old or corroded lead plumbing or old brass fixtures can contribute to increased lead levels in drinking water. If you are concerned about your child’s exposure you can have their blood tested. Please contact your health provider to learn more about testing your child’s blood for lead. For more information please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-testing. ________________________________________ For more information on lead: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead For Colorado lead testing requirements in drinking water: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids For U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) general information on lead: www.epa.gov/lead

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Here is the Rockies permission slip if your child has lost it. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ewlt3HuAbqLo7vP0DKLfN9Lh17PT6QN8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100978352899321643456&rtpof=true&sd=true

Hola padres de MS y HS. Los estudiantes fueron seleccionados para el viaje de mérito de los Rockies el miércoles 17 de mayo por cumplir con los tres criterios: (1) comportamiento (sin referencias), (2) calificaciones (3.0 y superior) y (3) asistencia (menos de 7 ausencias) . Los estudiantes fueron informados la semana pasada y se enviaron hojas de permiso a casa. Saldremos a las 6:30 AM y regresaremos a las 11 PM, y pagaremos una comida en el juego. El formulario de permiso vence mañana. Si los estudiantes no traen su hoja de permiso, corren el peligro de ser reemplazados por un suplente del viaje. Por favor devuelva las hojas de permiso. Gracias Katrina Ruggles

Hi MS and HS parents. Students were selected for the Rockies merit trip on Wednesday, May 17th, for meeting all three criteria--(1) behavior (no referrals), (2) grades (3.0 and above), and (3) attendance (below 7 absences). Students were informed last week and permission slips sent home. We will leave at 6:30 AM and return at 11 PM, and we will pay for a meal at the game. The permission form is due tomorrow. If students do not bring their permission slip, they are in danger of being replaced by an alternate to the trip. Please send the permission slips back. Thanks, Katrina Ruggles

See you tonight at the Viking Athletic Association Banquet! We will be celebrating our athletes and coaches @ 5:30 pm in the main gym- which will be transformed into the House of Blue! Please join us for this special event!

A reminder to please join the Viking Athletic Association in celebrating the accomplishments of the athletes and coaches at the 2023 Athletic Banquet. This Athletic fundraising event will be Friday, May 12 with doors opening at 5:30pm. General admission will be $10 per person at the for for all wanting to enter, whether you are joining us for dinner or not. All money raised will go to the Viking Athletic Association for the athletes. Free child care will be provided starting at 5:00pm with snacks and dinner provided at the Center Viking Youth Club. We look forward to seeing you there while we honor our past and celebrate our future. This is an exciting time to be a Viking.

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End of the Year Dates for Kindergarten May 23rd- Kindergarten last day of school May 24th -5:30 PM- Kindergarten Graduation in the auditorium (Students arrive at 5:00 pm to classrooms), Kindergarten no school May 25th- last day of school for 1st-5th grade students, kindergarten no school Dear Families, The end of the year can get very hectic. We will be sending more information as we get closer to these dates, but please save them for your reference. Thanks, Mrs. Najera, Mrs. Villagomez, Mrs. Garberich Fechas de fin de año para Kindergarten 23 de mayo- Kindergarten último día de clases 24 de mayo -5:30 PM- Graduación de Kindergarten en el auditorio (los estudiantes llegan a las 5:00 pm a las aulas), Kindergarten no hay escuela 25 de mayo- último día de clases para estudiantes de 1º a5º grado, jardín de infantes sin escuela Queridas familias, El final del año puede ser muy agitado. Enviaremos más información a medida que nos acerquemos a estas fechas, pero guárdelas para su referencia. Gracias, Sra. Najera, Sra. Villagomez, Sra. Garberich

Good morning Center Vikings! We will be doing a practice safety drill this afternoon as part of our district security plan. This is a scheduled drill with staff and students to ensure we are prepared in the event of an emergency. Thank you!

We had another fabulous jam-packed week at Center Schools. Check out all the fabulousness @ www.center-of-focus.com and have a great week!

Padres de atletas de secundaria, Solo un recordatorio de que la Asociación Atlética Vikinga organizará el banquete atlético de la escuela secundaria 2023 el viernes 12 de mayo de 2023 a las 5:30 p. m. en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria. También ofrecemos cuidado de niños gratis a partir de las 5:00 p. m. en el Center Viking Youth Club. Regístrate en este enlace: https://forms.gle/B4KYWjCAEuHbWaJH9. Comuníquese con Katrina Ruggles al 719-580-9199 para obtener más información sobre el cuidado de niños.

Parents of high school athletes, Just a reminder that the Viking Athletic Association will host the 2023 High School Athletic Banquet on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the high school gym. We also offer free childcare starting at 5:00 PM @ the Center Viking Youth Club. Register at this link: https://forms.gle/B4KYWjCAEuHbWaJH9. Contact Katrina Ruggles at 719-580-9199 for more information on childcare.

Here is the Middle & High School May Newsletter https://www.smore.com/apvkt Spanish https://www.smore.com/hapuj English

Hello, here is the May elementary newsletter. English - https://www.smore.com/sa8x3 Español - https://www.smore.com/b29zm

Woah, we are in the last month of school! Check out the May CVYC Newsletter! https://www.smore.com/j38vu

Happy May 1st! Check out this week's Center of Focus @ www.center-of-focus.com. Have a great week!

The MS track meet that was to be held in Sangre today is postponed until tomorrow.

Happy Administrative Professional's Day to the Best Team around! Thanks to JJ, Agnes, Debra, Rosa, and Brenda for all they do for Center students and staff every day! There's no limit to what we can accomplish with this team!

Keep up with all things True Blue @ www.center-of-focus.com. Congratulations to Susan Banning- CEA Award Recipient!