Dear Parents: 

 

We are plugging along as we head into March.  Spring is on its way!  In general, students are 

doing well.  Their academic achievement continues to grow daily.  Behavior has been a concern 

recently, so teachers are working to re-establish rules and routines to help students be successful 

as we move towards Spring Break. 

 

We had a successful round of 3rd grade reading CSAP last week.  We look forward to getting 

the results in early May.  The other CSAP tests (the rest of 3rd grade and all of 4th grade) will be 

March 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 and April 5, 6 and 7. 

 

Please take a few moments to comment on the school calendar for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.  

These calendars are on the district website (http://www.garfieldre2.k12.co.us) with links to 

comment. 

 

Another issue to comment about is the budget for next year.  The state has determined about an 

8% cut in funding, which could be around 2.5 million for Garfield Re-2.  The school board is 

looking for input as to what could be cut, what shouldn’t be cut and how to preserve a positive 

district culture and morale.  A link for these comments is also on the district site. 

 

A little data…. 

 

We recently received results from our Effective School Survey.  This is a survey given to all 

staff at each school.  I am proud to share the results from Elk Creek. 

 

1. Instructional Leadership  96% of staff agree with questions asked 

2. Opportunity to learn/Time on task 93%  

3. High Expectations   95% 

4. Frequent Monitoring   93% 

5. Safe & Orderly Environment  94% 

6. Clear School Mission   92% 

7. Home School Relations  84% 

 

This shows that the staff feels positive about what is happening at Elk Creek and are on the 

same page in their evaluation of the school.  The recent parent survey will give parent opinions 

about the same areas.   

 

Carrie Close Hassel, Principal 

665-6910