Food & Nutrition Services

As many of you know, Food & Nutrition Services is experiencing a severe staffing crisis in our kitchens.

We are trying to target parents who may not have the time to dedicate to help 40 hours a week, but may be willing to help here and there. Are you able to share this newsletter in your weekly announcements, with PTA, in your office, on the door? Anything helps!

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Night with the Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche  VS  Las Vegas Golden Knights

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Week three's topic is TAKE CARE. We do a much better job as caregivers when we prioritize our own self-care. View the TAKE CARE flyer to get started - English | Spanish.

Jeffco will also be offering QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) trainings for parents and caregivers. Check the website for the schedule.

Suicide Prevention Resources

COVID - 19 Vaccine Clinics

Free Covid Vaccines Available

Jefferson County Public Health is holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics at several of our schools. Vaccines are free and no appointments are necessary. They will be offering the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines! Clinics are at: 

Alameda Jr./Sr. High School 

Sept. 29, 1-5 pm 

Arvada High School

Oct. 6, 1-5 pm 

No ID is necessary to receive a vaccine. 

Thanks to our partners at Jefferson County Public Health for helping get our community vaccinated!  

Have You Completed Your Free & Reduced Meals Application?

Did you know that while students can eat for free this year, qualified Free and Reduced Lunch families (en español) are eligible for additional benefits? These benefits include: 

• Additional funds for groceries through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program - think of this as a debit card with dollars for your family to purchase additional food when kids aren't in school

• Waived school fees for child(ren)

• School transportation assistance 

• Utility assistance 

• Comcast Internet Essentials 

Calling all Aspiring PreK-5 Poms

Please join the Columbine Poms for three afternoons of fun and games learning dance technique and choreography. Each PeeWee will receive a t-shirt, pair of kids poms, keepsake picture, snack (during clinics)  and entrance ticket to the football game! 

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School Family Partnerships

Partnerships create opportunities for children to develop social, emotional, and academic competencies. Click HERE for more information.

SAE is Hiring

• Hiring for Program aides and Leaders to work with children in our before/after school programs.

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