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.
BRES/Campus Updates
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Hello Bennett Ranch Families,
Unfortunately, all kindergarten through fifth grade BRES students will be moving to E-Learning effective immediately. Teachers will be reaching out to families soon to share plans for Monday and to share procedures moving forward.
This does not affect pre-school or sixth grade students.
At this time, we are planning on having students return on Friday, November 13th.
You can read a letter from our school by clicking here, and you can read additional infomation from El Paso County Public Health by clicking here.
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Bennett Ranch Families,
Please watch this video for important information about how you can do your part to keep our school safe, healthy, ready for all of our students to return to in-person learning.
Sending your child to school when they are healthy, and seeing the symptoms that show they should stay home, is very important. Please contact us if you have any questions after watching this video.
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Hello Bennett Ranch Families!
Mrs. Meadows, our new Principal, would like to introduce herself and share some details about how we are preparing a safe environment for our learners this school year. Click here to watch her video introduction, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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Are you looking to get a jump on buying school supplies for the 2020-2021 school year?
Here is the supply list for the upcoming school year.
Have a great summer, and stay safe!
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At BRES, we have worked hard to make sure our traffic pattern is safe for both students, parents, and staff. Here is a brief movie that explains how drop-off and traffic patterns work at our school.
Upcoming Events
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March 5, 2021
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March 10, 2021
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March 11, 2021
6:30 PM BOE Meeting
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March 12, 2021
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March 15, 2021