Our students will be dared to dream, challenged to learn, filled with confidence; soaring to reach their highest potential.

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King-Murphy Elementary School
425 Circle K Ranch Rd.
Evergreen, CO 80439

Phone: (303) 670-0005
Fax: (303) 674-6735
Dr. Colleen Larson, Principal

Daily Announcements

ATTENTION PIZZA LOVERS!
King-Murphy's Student Council has been doing fundraisers for decades. One of our corporate relationships is with our local Domino's Pizza Store (now located near King-Soopers).  Domino's pays us $2.00 for every order slip turned in. Flyers will be sent home in Wednesday envelopes the night before.  Please help us raise funds for important functions this year (Science Fair, Field Trips, etc.) by enjoying Pizza Night. 
This once a month dining event could earn our kids "big bucks" to put to great use. Let's work together to make this delicious event a success. Classes that bring in the most pizza orders will earn a free pizza party! Last month's winners were Mrs. Fisher's kindergarten and Ms. Powell's first grade. Congratulations!

SCIENCE FAIR

Science Fair is coming!  The Science Fair will be held on Thursday, February 23rd.  Between now and then, we hope everyone will have fun and be creative with their experiments.  There are so many interesting things to investigate, and ideas as well as websites are suggested in the Registration Packets. We look forward to some incredible Science Fair projects!

PTA: Please check the PTA Resource tab for the Spring Fundraiser auction donation form. This year's theme is Olympics-inspired "Knowledge in Motion.  Check back often for updated information on other spring dates and events as well as additional information on the fundraiser. We are pleased that this event will be held once again at the Evergreen Lake House on Friday, April 27th. 

Please check out our new Resource on the left side of the website: There is a new International Baccalaureate tab which will have information to help you understand what IB is, and why it is such a great program. At present there are only a few items, but we will be adding more information soon, so check it out!

The winter break is upon us.  Please don't forget to check the Lost and Found so your children will not be without much needed coats, mittens, hats, etc. over the holiday break!

We are very pleased to announce that this past spring, King-Murphy became officially authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School.  Our teachers have been quite busy writing and reflecting on their Programme of Inquiry curriculum planners, and are excited to share these inquiry-based lessons with their students. 

King-Murphy has been rated an A+ school by Homefacts.com.
To view their website and King-Murphy's ratings, please go to their link: http://www.homefacts.com/schools/Colorado/Jefferson-County/Evergreen/King-Murphy-Elementary-School.html

We are proud that King-Murphy continues to excel as one of the top-rated schools in Colorado.

Announcements

All parents and visitors please check in at the main office.  You must sign in and wear a visitor badge during your stay in the building. If you wish to become a regular classroom volunteer, you must be fingerprinted.  Please check with the office for a fingerprinting packet.

King-Murphy utilizes the Positive Behavior Support program (PBS) The three pillars of PBS are:
Respect
Responsiblity
   Reaching your potential

District Office Announcements

CCHS STUDENT COUNCIL
is hosting a BINGO fundraiser!
Friday, March 2 @ 6:30 pm
Idaho Springs Senior Center
1840 Miner St., Idaho Springs
BINGO cards are $10 for a full pack $5 for a half pack
1/2 the proceeds go to CCHS Student Council
Remember to wear your BLINGO for a fun night of
BINGO!
Click below for more info!

CCHS Bingo.pdf

Did you know...
New numbers are out for Colorado graduation & dropout rates and you will be pleased with the comparisons listed below!

Graduation                    Dropout
   73.9%         State       3.0%   
   75%        Gilpin        4.4%
79.1%         Jeffco       1.9%
89.9%        Platte        1.1%
 86.5%       Summit      2.0%
  90.5%     Clear Creek   0.4%


DID YOU KNOW...
That as a result of a lower interest rate on the School District's $13.93 million in bonds, taxpayers will see a  savings of more than one million dollars over the next eight years. Stifel Nicolaus & Co., a brokerage and investment banking firm, recently underwrote the district's general obligation refunding bonds in part because Standard & Poor's increased the district's rating from A+ to AA-. The new and better rating came about due to a variety of factors including the district's slowly increasing enrollment and the mill levy override approved by voters, which is helping the district generate an additional $775,000 per year. "This was an opportunity for the school district to pay back our taxpayers for their generosity in helping pass the mill levy," said Superintendent Jeff Miller. "We are extremely grateful. It is going to continue to allow us to expand some of our programs, to ensure academic excellence in all of our schools, and in a small way, repay our taxpayers." The bonds were created from expenses over the years including the building of the current middle/high school and various technology improvements, according to board president Peter Monson. "This was a favorable time period to be issuing these bonds," Monson said. "And between the improved credit rating and the timing, we were able to save the taxpayers over a million dollars."  Monson said while other districts in the state are struggling, Clear Creek is in a strong position because district voters approved the mill levy tax increase in November 2010.  "That demonstrated taxpayers commitment to education in this county and made investors even more confident in our ability to repay the bonds," Monson said. 


You can now keep up with the latest at Clear Creek School District in "The Intelligence Report" under the parents tab.
To sign up, please contact ccsd.newsletter@ccsdre1.org

Student Health News

We are currently reviewing student health records.
Please make sure you have given the school an up-to-date immunization record. If you have questions about required vaccines please go to www.ColoradoImmunizations.com or contact Gwen Schmalz, School Nurse Consultant at gwenschmalz@ccsdre1.org

Superintendent News

Welcome to a new semester and a new year! Our theme for 2012 is "raising the bar." While we continue to work hard to enhance our academic offerings, we also recognize the importance of our sports and arts programs as crucial to a well rounded, high quality educational experience. As we move forward, we ask our teachers and coaches to maintain high standards, our students to strive to reach their highest potential, and our parents to stay involved. Visit the parent portal, encourage your students to succeed and please come to the schools' sports events, musical programs and plays.
Let's build a strong community together.
Jeff Miller, Superintendent
Clear Creek School District RE-1

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 30
C Day
Tuesday, January 31
D Day
Board of Eduation
Special Phone Conference Board Meeting
3:00 PM
Wednesday, February 1
E Day
Thursday, February 2
"Reach for the Stars" all-school Pajama Day
F Day

Weather

Today, 1/28/2012
High: 38 Low: 22
Mostly sunny
0% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 1/29/2012
High: 51 Low: 27
Mostly sunny
2% chance of precipitation.