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April 21-25
*NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, APRIL 25*
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Happening in April
Happening in April
April 25 - No School - Staff Professional Development Day
April 26 - Spring Carnival, Craft Fair and Silent Auction 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Looking ahead to May:
Looking ahead to May:
May 2 - Spirit Wear and Mammoth Breakfast
May 2-4 - Honk Jr Spring Play - various performances
May 5-9 - Dress Down Week $1/day to support TSA Fundraiser
May 9 - International Culture Night 5:00 - 7:00 PM
May 12 - PVA Meeting - 5:30 PM
May 13 - Board of Directors Meeting (formerly Governing Council) 6:00 PM
May 19 - Elementary Field Day
May 20 - Middle School Field Day
May 21 - 8th Grade Graduation 6:00 - 7:30 PM
May 22 - Last Day of School for all students
QUICKLINKS
C2E 24/25 Academic Calendar (Please make note of holidays, breaks and staff PD days)
Attendance Questionnaire (must complete for student absence)
STUDENT ABSENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
STUDENT ABSENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
*REPORT STUDENT ABSENCE USING THE ATTENDANCE QUESTIONNAIRE*
To report your student's absence from school, including illness or general absence, please submit the 'Attendance Questionnaire' form that is linked HERE. The office will then mark your student's attendance accordingly for the day(s) they are absent as well as the reason. We ask that you use the form and DO NOT EMAIL us with this information.
*If you drop your student off after 8:00 AM, please come inside to sign them in so their tardy is excused.
Spring Carnival & Craft Fair
Spring Carnival & Craft Fair
Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a fun-filled day for all ages! 🎡✨
Enjoy carnival games, explore over 20 craft fair booths, and check out our silent auction featuring teacher experiences, gift certificates, and surprise blind bags from our amazing vendors. The event is FREE to attend, and carnival tickets will be available for purchase.
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, community, and exciting prizes! We can’t wait to see you there!
SPIRIT ROCKS!
SPIRIT ROCKS!
For $20 you can customize one rock (or two!) for your special celebration!
The Spirit Rock is a fun way to share messages with our school community! Reserve it to celebrate birthdays (including half-birthdays!), thank a teacher, send good luck wishes, or recognize milestones. Keep it positive—no profanity, political messages, or business ads. Let’s spread some school spirit!
To reserve a rock for your special celebration and learn more about them, click HERE.
International Cultural Day
International Cultural Day
We're excited to bring back one of our favorite community events: International Cultural Day! This special event is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up our community, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
There are three ways to get involved:
🍽️ Cultural Cuisine Sharing – Share a taste of your heritage by preparing a traditional dish to share with our community.
🎭 Talent Showcase – Whether it's singing, dancing, playing an instrument, or another performance, we welcome you to showcase your cultural traditions.
🎨 Henna Artistry or other Cultural Activity– If you have experience with henna or another cultural activity, we invite you to share your skills and create a memorable experience for event participants.
If you’d like to participate, please sign up by April 10th: Sign Up Here
Interested in volunteering to help set up before the event or clean up after the event? Sign Up Here
T.S.A Fundraiser
T.S.A Fundraiser
Help support the Technology Student Association (TSA) and purchase a C2E Car Magnet for only $5.25!
All proceeds benefit TSA and help to pay for competition materials and fees, allowing our talented students to participate in exciting challenges and showcase their skills.
Quantities are limited - order yours today!
Where to buy: Click here or purchase in the MySchoolBucks School Store
Just Published! Challenge to Excellence Charter School has once again earned top spots in US News school rankings for 2025! 🏆
🎉 #9 Elementary in Douglas County
🎉 #2 Middle School in Douglas County
🎉 #7 Charter Elementary in Colorado
🎉 #6 Charter Middle School in Colorado
Our rankings are a testament to our dedicated staff, and the amazing students who inspire us every day! These accomplishments reflect our commitment to excellence in academics and preparing students for a bright future.
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!
Check out our high school hub page for more information about upcoming high school open houses and student/parent tours.
Looking for before and after care? Innovation Learning is here to help! Providing care from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM on all school days, plus coverage on select non-school days, including:
📅 April 25th (NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day)
Summer Camp 2025
Dates: MAY 27 - JULY 25 (held at Global Village Academy in Parker), and JULY 28 - AUGUST 22 (held at Challenge to Excellence)
Time: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Rates:
Weekly Rate: $289
Daily Rate: $70
4-Day Weekly Rate: $235
**Field Trips are not included in the daily rates; an additional $10 is required**
For more information about summer camp, visit our website at: Innovation Learning at C2E.
Wize Academy FIRST LEGO League (25-26 school year)
Wize Academy FIRST LEGO League (25-26 school year)
Wize Academy is forming NEW FIRST LEGO League Explore teams for the 25-26 school year.
Register online at: www.wizeacademy.com
Exciting Changes to Next Year’s Specials Rotation!
As part of our expansion, we’re updating our elementary specials schedule to provide even more meaningful learning experiences for students.
Next school year, students will have PE, Art, and Music on a more frequent rotation—every three weeks instead of every five—allowing for more engagement in these creative and active subjects.
STEM, Technology, and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) will be part of a separate three-week rotation, ensuring students continue to explore innovation, digital skills, and social-emotional growth. Spanish will be infused throughout the school day in different ways, and for families interested in additional Spanish instruction, we’re excited to offer a new after-school Spanish option.
We’re looking forward to these enhancements and appreciate your support as we continue to grow! Stay tuned for more details.
We're Under Construction!
We're Under Construction!
C2E's Expansion Project, "Dream Bigger, Achieve More: Expanding Excellence at Challenge to Excellence Charter School" is in full swing! This addition will add 10 new classrooms, a dedicated art room and a dedicated music room, allowing us to expand our STEAM offerings to even more students, AND a newflex space/cafeteria. This means our total enrollment will increase to 675 students! We plan to open the expansion for the 25-26 school year.
Update (4.18.25): The storm drain is being relocated to the west side of the property. Concrete work will begin the week of 4/21.
Stop into the school to view the architectural drawings provided by Anchen Wang Architecture. As a reminder, please refrain from parking near the construction fencing - especially during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
Kitchen Volunteer - Needed Wednesdays from 10:20 AM - 1:10 PM. Sign Up HERE
Recess Volunteer - Needed daily from 10:40 AM - 12:40 PM. Sign Up HERE
Driveline Volunteer - Needed daily during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Sign Up HERE
*For instructions on how to log your volunteer time (for time served outside of C2E), please click HERE
Parents of 5th graders, please read the letter from the state of Colorado regarding immunizations needed for 6th grade, linked below.
Now is a great time to schedule summer appointments for the Tdap vaccine.
Tdap Vaccine Requirements for 6th Grade
Natalie Hall, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Challenge to Excellence
nhall@c2e.org
Join PVA: Volunteer Opportunity for 2025-2026
We are seeking parent volunteers to join our Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) for the 2025-2026 school year. If you're interested in serving, please complete this form by 4:00 PM on May 1st, 2025. Form linked here.
PVA meetings will take place once each quarter at a time to be determined. You can find more information about the PVA's roles and responsibilities starting on page 6, linked here.
Thank you for your consideration in helping to support our school!
Upcoming PVA Events
Upcoming PVA Events
April 26 - Spring Carnival, Craft Show and Silent Auction 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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