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"Your voice matters. Your culture enriches us. You belong here."
Welcome to our Family Engagement page. We believe that a student's success is a journey we take together—school and family as one team. We know that navigating the school system can sometimes bring challenges, especially if you are new to the country or speak a different language.
Our goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and supported. Here, you will find resources to help your student thrive, information on your rights, and ways to stay connected. Whether you have an accent, a different background, or are just starting to learn our system, please know: this is your school, and you are home.
"Su voz importa. Su cultura nos enriquece. Usted pertenece aquí."
Bienvenidos a nuestra página de Participación Familiar. Creemos que el éxito de un estudiante es un camino que recorremos juntos: la escuela y la familia como un solo equipo. Sabemos que navegar el sistema escolar a veces puede presentar desafíos, especialmente si usted es nuevo en el país o habla un idioma diferente.
Nuestra meta es asegurar que usted se sienta visto, escuchado y apoyado. Aquí encontrará recursos para ayudar a su estudiante a prosperar, información sobre sus derechos y formas de mantenerse conectado. Sin importar su acento, su origen o si apenas está comenzando a conocer nuestro sistema, por favor sepa esto: esta es su escuela, y esta es su casa.
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Las familias, las escuelas y la comunidad brindan mayor orientación y recursos a los estudiantes para asegurar su éxito en el camino hacia la graduación, la formación avanzada, la universidad y más allá.
¡NO TE LO PIERDAS, SUSCRÍBETE A NUESTRO BOLETÍN SEMANAL DE VPP!
Welcome to Vista Peak Preparatory!
Welcome to Vista Peak Preparatory!
Dear Families, Welcome to our school community! My name is Rocio, and as your Family Liaison, my goal is to ensure you and your student feel supported, informed, and connected. We believe that when families and schools work together, our students thrive.
¡Bienvenidos a Vista Peak Preparatory!
¡Bienvenidos a Vista Peak Preparatory!
Estimadas Familias: ¡Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad escolar! Mi nombre es Rocio y, como su Enlace Familiar, mi objetivo es asegurar que usted y su estudiante se sientan apoyados, informados y conectados. Creemos que cuando las familias y las escuelas trabajan juntas, nuestros estudiantes prosperan.
Quick Start Guide / Guía de Inicio Rápido
Quick Start Guide / Guía de Inicio Rápido
1. Stay Connected (Manténgase Conectado)
TalkingPoints: This is our main communication tool. You will receive texts in your preferred language. (Nuestra herramienta principal de comunicación. Recibirá mensajes de texto en su idioma preferido).
Weekly Newsletter: Check your email every Friday for important updates. (Revise su correo cada Viernes para actualizaciones importantes).
2. Important Resources (Recursos Importantes)
Need Help? Call 2-1-1: For food, housing, or utility assistance. (¿Necesita ayuda? Llame al 2-1-1 para asistencia con comida, vivienda o servicios).
Transportation: Students ride for free through the RTD Zero Fare for Youth program. (Los estudiantes viajan gratis con el programa RTD Zero Fare).
Technology: If you need a computer or internet, ask me about PC’s for People. (Si necesita una computadora o internet, pregúnteme sobre PC’s for People).
3. Support at School (Apoyo en la Escuela)
Counseling: Our VPP Counseling team is here for your student’s emotional and academic well-being. (Nuestro equipo de consejería de VPP está aquí para el bienestar emocional y académico de su estudiante).
Fundraisers: Keep an eye out for our student events to support our programs! (¡Esté atento a nuestros eventos escolares para apoyar nuestros programas!)
How Can I Help You? / ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle?
How Can I Help You? / ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle?
I can assist with:
Navigating school systems (Grades, Attendance).
Connecting you with community resources (Food, Health, Housing).
Translating important information.
Puedo ayudarle con:
Navegar los sistemas escolares (Calificaciones, Asistencia).
Conectarlo con recursos comunitarios (Comida, Salud, Vivienda).
Traducir información importante.
Contact Me / Contácteme:
Agueda Del Rocio Rangel Paramo
Family & Community Liaison
Vista Peak Preparatory
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
303-340-01-21 Ext. 26255
arangelparamo@aurorak12.org
Descripciones de Recursos (Inglés y Español)
Descripciones de Recursos (Inglés y Español)
2-1-1 Colorado
English: A confidential service that connects you with resources for food, housing, and utility assistance.
Español: Un servicio confidencial que le conecta con recursos para comida, vivienda y pago de servicios públicos.
Village Exchange Center
English: A community center providing food pantries, vaccines, and support for immigrants and refugees in Aurora.
Español: Un centro comunitario que ofrece despensa de comida, vacunas y apoyo para inmigrantes y refugiados en Aurora.
ArapaSOURCE
English: An easy-to-use directory for health and human services specifically for Arapahoe County residents.
Español: Un directorio fácil de usar para servicios humanos y de salud específico para residentes del Condado de Arapahoe.
RTD Zero Fare for Youth
English: Provides free bus and light rail access for all students aged 19 and under.
Español: Ofrece acceso gratuito a autobuses y tren ligero para todos los estudiantes de 19 años o menos.
PC’s for People
English: Offers low-cost computers and affordable internet services for families with limited income.
Español: Ofrece computadoras de bajo costo y servicios de internet económicos para familias con ingresos limitados.
The Delores Project
English: Provides safe shelter and personalized support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Español: Ofrece refugio seguro y apoyo personalizado para personas sin hogar.
Children's Hospital Dental
English: Comprehensive dental care and emergency services specialized for children and teens.
Español: Cuidado dental integral y servicios de emergencia especializados para niños y adolescentes.
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
Do you need health insurance for your family? Health First Colorado is public health insurance for Coloradans who qualify. You can apply at any time during the year.
How to apply: Visit the Colorado PEAK website or download the Health First Colorado app on your phone.
Low-Cost Health Clinics
If you do not have insurance or are looking for affordable care, our community offers several low-cost and "sliding scale" clinics (fees based on income) that provide medical, dental, and mental health services regardless of immigration status.
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
¿Necesita seguro médico para su familia? Health First Colorado es el seguro de salud público para los residentes de Colorado que califican. Puede solicitarlo en cualquier momento del año.
Cómo aplicar: Visite el sitio web de Colorado PEAK o descargue la aplicación móvil "Health First Colorado" en su teléfono.
Clínicas locales de bajo costo
Si no tiene seguro médico o busca atención asequible, nuestra comunidad cuenta con varias clínicas de bajo costo y de "escala móvil" (tarifas basadas en sus ingresos) que ofrecen servicios médicos, dentales y de salud mental, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.
Support is on the Line
The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is available for free, immediate, human support 24/7.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an emotional, mental health or sustance use concern, CALL, TEXT OR LIVE CHAT WITH 988 TODAY.
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ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOULDS MUST:
ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOULDS MUST:
*Have at least one child who is eligible for the National School Lunch Program or receive HUD Hoisung assitence.
*Live in an area where Comcast Internet Service is available
LOS HOGARES ELEGIBLES DEBEN:
LOS HOGARES ELEGIBLES DEBEN:
Tener al menos un nino que califica para el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares o recibir asistencia para viviendas publicas (HUD)
Vivir en un area donde el servicio de Internet de Comcast este disponible
PEAK Parents and Families,
We are excited to welcome you to our PEAK Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, from 6:00–7:15 PM in our learning commons. PEAK—Parents, Educators, and Kids—is one of the ways we strengthen partnership, elevate family voices, and continue Building Bridges for opportUNITY across Vista Peak. This meeting will give families an opportunity to connect, learn, share their experiences, and identify meaningful ways to support our Bison.
Parents and Families please RSVP here by Friday September 4th so we can plan accordingly.
Here are the norms, hopes for our students, and identified needs that each of our working groups developed together during last month’s PEAK meeting. These will serve as the foundation for our conversations and next steps this month.
PEAK Parent Volunteer Document
A call out to our amazing parent community at Vista Peak Preparatory
Did you know that volunteering for just one hour can impact our students' day? We are looking for parents and guardians who want to connect, support, and enrich the school experience.
🗓️ Urgent Needs
TO REQUEST A BADGE AND START THE BACKGROUND PROCESS:
Volunteer or Partner Must Do this Part
Complete the online Volunteer/Partner Screening and Badge Request Form to start the process. Filling out this form is required every year.
Create an account and request a background check directly from the Sterling Volunteers website. Screening is required every year.
NOTE: After completing the request form, the confirmation will show you a link to the Sterling Volunteers website. Follow that link and you will have to log in using your established login credentials for that platform to request the background check. The Security Office is not able to help with password/login issues.
The "good deed code" to use in order for Aurora Public Schools to pay the background check fee is: aps301v - You must use that code to ensure we pay and receive the results. Screening is required every year.
IMPORTANT: Please know that nothing happens for any applicant until an approval is submitted.
Join us to build a stronger school, together!
#VolunteersAPS #SchoolCommunity #ActiveParents #SchoolName
Agueda Del Rocio Rangel Paramo
Family & Community Liaison
Vista Peak Preparatory
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
303-340-01-21 Ext. 26255
arangelparamo@aurorak12.org
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