Family & Community Involvement
Family Events & Community-Building
At Preschool we view the family as the child's first teacher. We believe that ALL family members are a vital part of the success of children's education. If you are an enrolled family, you will be able to participate in family events and workshops. Families will receive monthly resources focusing on monthly learning targets.
Family Events Dates 2021-2022
Our family events are opportunities for families to get to know each other, learn about programming, receive resources, and educational activities. Please look at invitations for details information.
Open House - Thursday, August 19th, 2021
STEAM Night - Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Kindergarten Transition Night - Monday, January, 10th, 2022
Family Advocacy in Englewood Schools
Families have the opportunity to be on advisory boards, use our family services liasons as well as our multidisciplinary special services team. Councils and teams work together to discuss a range of issues and provides resources and opportunities that promote successful families.
Questions? Please contact principal Leigh Pytlinski Phone: 303-806-2521 or Email: leigh_pytlinski@engschools.net
Here are ways to be involved
CPP/State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE)
What is SACPIE?
SACPIE was established in 2009 and is the State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education. The Colorado General Assembly found that it was in:
"...the best interests of the state to create a state advisory council for parent involvement in education that will review best practices and recommend to policy makers and educators strategies to increase parent involvement in public education, thereby helping improve the quality of public education and raise the level of students’ academic achievement throughout the state." (C.R.S. § 22-7-301(2), 2012)
Family, School, and Community Partnership Definition: Families, early childhood programs, schools, and communities actively partnering to develop, implement, and evaluate effective and equitable practices to improve educational outcomes for children and youth.
Volunteering
Our Preschool is thankful for your time and service to our students and staff. We do rely on the support of volunteers to help fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of our students. As a volunteer, there are many ways you can perform a meaningful role in providing quality-learning experiences:
Please reach out to one of our Family Services Liaisons for ways to be involved
Michele Hughes 303-806-2494 or Lupe Claveria 303-806-2526
*Due to COVID we have limited In person Volunteer Opportunities
BEE Keeper Volunteers
ELA (Englewood Leadership Academy) Volunteers
Book Fair Volunteers
Lion's Club Volunteers - Vision Screening
Dental Presentations provided by Dentistry for Children, Littleton
Fire Safety provided by Englewood Fire Department
Vision Program provided by Lion's Club
A Father's Program - "The Bee Keepers"
Please reach out to our Family Services Liaisons for ways to be involved
Michele Hughes 303-806-2494 or Lupe Claveria 303-806-2526
Grandparent Coffee Time
Please reach out to our Family Services Liaisons for ways to be involved
Michele Hughes 303-806-2494 or Lupe Claveria 303-806-2526
Library and Reading Volunteers
Dental Volunteers
Cooking Matter's Volunteers
Language Development Council (LDC) Englewood Schools
Please click here for more information
The CLDE: English Language Development program supports Englewood Schools’ mission and strategic plan, by providing English Language Development services to multilingual learners, so that they are able to equitably participate in the K-12 educational system. The CLDE: English Language Development program is committed to providing multilingual learners with a culturally-responsive education that promotes English language acquisition, and academic success in the general education classroom.
CLDE: English Language Development Staff & Teachers
John Mcgough - EMS
Kristen McGrath - EHS
Courtney Hudgins - Cherrelyn
Natalie Sheiko - Clayton
Sarah Merchant- Clayton
Rachel Richards - Bishop
Lindsay Marino - Clayton / Charles Hay
Jessica Andersson Barbour - ECE Maddox
Amber Waderich - Spanish Translator
Clarice Fortunato - Family Liaison
District English Language Development (ELD) Plan Committee Members
Clarice Fortunato - Family Liaison
Alma Olaechea Teacher -EMS
Connor Bilkos Teacher -EMS
Emily Pote Speech Language -Charles Hay
Jamie Adams Teacher -Bishop
Alan Escobar -Parent
Miriam Dozeman -Parent
Additional Information
CLDE: English Language Development Mission and Vision. (Español)
CLDE: English Language Development Program Model. (Español)
Identification, Entry, Monitoring, Redesignation and Exit. (Español)
2020 CLDE District English Language Development Plan Guidebook (Español)
ELD Welcome Packet (English) (Español)