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Park Elementary Home
Habits of a Mindful Scholar
Welcome to Park Elementry School
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About Us
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Where we’re located
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Mission
School & District News
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We need your feedback on a potential bond ballot question for this November. We invite you to visit our new interactive website page to learn about potential investments and funding. We encourage you to spread the word and share this page with your neighbors and fellow community members.
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2024 Summer Bridge makes learning fun and prepares students for next year
School’s out, but the Durango School District 9-R is encouraging students to work on learning through the summer – with fun events as a reward. The Summer Bridge program combines free activity books with checkpoints, events, and prizes to continue learning this summer and be ready for the next grade level. The books include engaging activities and practice in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and fitness.
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Durango School District Administration Office - Summer Hours
The Durango School District Administration Office summer hours will be in effect June 3rd - July 26. We will operate with regular business hours Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm, and be closed to the public on Fridays during this time period.
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May Principal Newsletter for Park families -- Boletín del Director de mayo para las familias del Parque
May has quickly arrived with just about a few weeks of school left. Please read the May Principal Newsletter for upcoming information and events. --- Mayo ha llegado rápidamente con sólo unas pocas semanas de la escuela izquierda. Por favor, lea el Boletín Principal de mayo para obtener información y eventos próximos.
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Board Of Education Student Awards
On Thursday, April 24, the Board of Education held a Student Awards ceremony, to celebrate students who exemplified the district's Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
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Survey now open on potential ballot measure
Beginning April 18, we encourage everyone in La Plata County – district staff, families, community members – to participate in an important survey regarding public education programs, policies, and a potential ballot measure this November 2024.
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DHS Women in STEM club host design sprint event
Durango High School (DHS) Women in STEM club is hosting a design sprint on Sunday, April 21 for grades 4-8 to build interest in STEM fields and to encourage incoming middle and high schoolers to begin or continue to follow a STEM pathway.
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Park Elementary April Newsletter from the Principal --- Park Elementary Boletín de abril del Director
April has arrived and we are in the midst of CMAS testing with our 3rd - 5th Graders. We are also on the count down with just under two months of school! Please read the April newsletter and see what's happening at Park Elementary. --- Abril ha llegado y estamos en medio de las pruebas CMAS con nuestros alumnos de 3º a 5º grado. ¡También estamos en la cuenta regresiva con un poco menos de dos meses de escuela! Por favor lea el boletín de abril y vea lo que está pasando en Park Elementary.
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Principal's Message
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