2020-2021 News in District 49
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Students Showcase Braille Skills in National Competition
In D49 ensuring every learner has a firm foundation in reading is essential. For most that includes learning how to write letters and knowing sight words. For others, it's about mastering a pattern of dots.
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D49 Team Members Celebrated for Persistence, Positivity
District 49 staff members know what it means to endure and work hard in difficult times. Four of these employees were recognized Feb. 11 for courageously stepping up.
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Connecting Families Through Reading
United Through Reading was founded 30 years ago to foster relationships through the intimacy of reading for military families that are separated by deployment or military assignment.
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Odyssey Students Receive Free Sneakers
More than 180 students at Odyssey Elementary School received a free pair of sneakers from the non-profit organization Samaritan’s Feet.
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D49 Construction Program Building Interest for Ambitious Learning Opportunity
On a day in the not too distant future, a local family will hold the keys to a home built entirely by D49 students.
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Staff, Students Show Care for D49 Family
In the midst of a challenging time for learning, both staff and students are taking time to demonstrate care and compassion for each other. Employees and students were honored Jan. 14.
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D49 Applauds Partnerships for Military-Connected Students
District 49 saluted staff, students and military installation representatives for contributions to military-connected families during Fantastic 49.
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Sand Creek Zone Staff Distribute Food
Sand Creek Zone staff have volunteered to help Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado distribute food to District 49 families.
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VRHS Educator Finalist for Colorado Teacher of Year
Colorado Department of Education selects VRHS educator as a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year
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District Praises More Top Teachers, Shining Stars
Another group of District 49 teachers and staff members received accolades from the board of education and D49 leaders during Fantastic 49 festivities Oct. 8.
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Badges and Books Program Inspires Reading, Relationships
Little learners at Evans Elementary enjoyed more than a good book when deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office visited the school Oct. 6.
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Scorpions Meet In-Person for SCHS Senior Sunrise
The Sand Creek High School senior class kept tradition alive, meeting in-person for Senior Sunrise.
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Staff Lauded for Leadership in 2020
In the midst of a season of learning unlike any the district has seen before, team members across D49 are working hard every day to make D49 the best choice to learn, work and lead.
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Free & Reduced Resource Page and Re-Application Reminder
Deadlines Approaching: we invite you to take a look at some important information about the overall value of the Free and Reduced Benefits Program
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Staff and Students Return to The Campus for School Year 2020-21
The Campus, home of Springs Studio for Academic Excellence, Pikes Peak Early College and the Falcon Homeschool Program opens for SY 20-21
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First-to-Return Staff, Students Lead the Way
The concept of wearing a mask to teach students who read lips would normally stand in the way of Lisa McCann’s role as a paraprofessional at Stetson Elementary.
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Meridan Ranch Family Reflects On E-Learning
“We’ve got to give (E-Learning) time…we’re all in the same situation, we’re all going to have the same struggles but it’s what we have to do,” says Joe Willard
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FMS Receives National Attention for E-learning Framework
The hallways aren’t packed with students heading to their next class, but learning is well underway at Falcon Middle School.
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District Celebrates Top Teachers, Shining Stars
A distinguished group of teachers and staff members received accolades from the board of education and D49 leaders.

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D49 Returns After Spring Break
We are pleased to announce that District 49 will return from Spring Break on March 29 with a full-schedule, full-population model for all grades to complete the school year.
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Be a D49 Parent Star
If you are someone who likes working with kids, and have a flexible schedule, stepping in as a guest teacher in D49 is a great way to support our schools.
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Explore BASE49: Childcare for Learners in Grades K-5
Discover BASE49, a before and after school program in D49, which is currently offering full-time care along with help to ensure your student stays on track with E-learning.
Evans Elementary School
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Evans International Elementary School educates and inspires all students to reach their highest academic and creative potential to become productive citizens in our ever changing world.
Evans Updates
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Hello Evans Families!
As you know, we will be starting the year with E-Learning. Your student's teacher will reach out to you this week with more information and we're here to help you all along the way. You can expect an invitation to our Virtual Open House, as well as a chance to sign up for your child's beginning of year assessments this week.
We have prepared a robust E-Learning experience for your student. Teachers will be in building every day to enhance their instruction with the collaboration of their teams, including interventionists, special education staff, and coaches. In addition to live teaching sessions, you and your student will have access to your teacher's daily office hours if you would like one-on-one assistance with content or navigation of the online platform.
We will also be inviting students in for small group instruction and interventions during E-Learning. After the beginning of year assessments, we'll coordinate with families to ensure that we have an appropriate limit of students in building at one time.
On September 8, we look forward to having our kindergartners, 1st and 2nd graders back in building! And on September 14, we'll welcome ALL students back at Evans! We can't wait to see you all soon!
As always, reach out if you have questions or concerns. :)
Thank you,Marcia Case
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Hello Evans Community!
We are back to school and preparing the best learning experience for your students. During this dynamic situation, we've been practicing flexibility and agility as we closely monitor the emerging guidance from the Colorado Department of Education, El Paso County Health Dept, and District 49.For students who will be in the building in August, we've arranged for additional and thorough cleaning protocols within classrooms and shared spaces. We'll have an extra custodian on staff to help us with the new sanitation measures buildingwide. We'll also keep students in cohorts of about 25 to minimize contact among our population. Lunch and recess procedures have been modified to comply with the cohort recommendations.
We will also provide eLearning instruction for those families who prefer to keep their children home. We are building an online platform and curriculum that will provide consistency and ease of use for parents and guardians who are assisting their online learners and our instructors will be available daily for virtual conferencing and support.
If you haven't confirmed your plans yet, please take this survey so that we can continue to plan accordingly. If you need more information about your options, please call us at (719) 495-5299.
Check back often for new updates and COVID season-related information. We're looking forward to serving our Evans families this year!
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We have had a lot of questions for our upcoming school year! Here are some FAQs for the 20-21 School Year
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