Oct. 7

Dear Fireside Families,

Another exciting week at Fireside! During today's PRIDE assembly our Mad Hops student jump-ropers demonstrated their "Excellence" and "Determination" with a lively show. Be sure to check out JumpNrope in downtown Louisville if your child was inspired!

Some parents have asked for training and support on the different types of technology being used at Fireside. Please help us meet your needs by completing the brief Parent Technology Survey.

Fireside Fall Conferences  begin next week. The last day to sign up is October 10th. Our attendance goal is 100% participation!  As we all know, staying well informed about your child's learning makes all the difference. 

Interested in hearing what was discussed during last night's School Accountability Committee meeting? Please click Here. An ongoing topic is educational funding. I encourage our parents to be well informed about the Operational Levy 3A on the November ballot. Following are two other resources that show Colorado in comparison to other state educational funding.

• Comparing state changes in per pupil spending between 2002-03 and 2012-2013
• Comparing state by state per pupil spending in 2002-03 and 2012-13

Did you know October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? Here's an event that will be hosted in Longmont. Simulations are quite powerful experiences for understanding Dyslexia.

Would you like to learn more about TAG programming at Fireside? Join Ms. Fitzgerald, Kate LeMere, and myself from 8:15-9am on October 25th in the Fireside Amphitheatre for a TAG Coffee 

Parent Technology Presentation:

Parenting in the Digital Age is still uncharted territory. How can we use technology to empower our children without it causing them harm? Professor Brian Housand from East Carolina University will equip parents with tools and strategies to help them navigate in this ever-changing digital world.

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todays-technology-and-gifted-s…

As always, thank you for your partnership in learning!