Cache La Poudre Elementary School Kindergarten Information
Welcome!
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Mrs. Cordell
Ms. Berry
Kindergarten by Kindergartners 2022-2023.mp4A special message to new Pirates!
We can't wait to meet you!
Bienvenidos
IMG_6330.3gpIMG_6292.MOVFrequently Asked Questions
What makes CLPE special?
Cache La Poudre Consolidated School opened in 1913 and has continued to be an amazing community school for over 100 years! We were authorized by IB in 2014 and have a strong focus on mental health and overall well-being. We prioritize our students and their uniqueness while welcoming them into our school community.
What does a typical kindergarten class look like?
We have two full-day kindergarten classrooms. Our teachers meet grade level standards in all academic areas in ways that are developmentally appropriate and fun! IB adds a layer of inquiry and global-mindedness to all that we do. Kindergarteners participate in specials and have many opportunities for play and movement.
What enrichment opportunities are available at CLPE?
We offer a variety of enrichment opportunities! Check our website for updates and information. All students receive Spanish language instruction, counseling, and opportunities to participate in yoga.
Who will my child's teacher be?
Class placement is done very thoughtfully. Prior to the beginning of next school year we will contact you to schedule a time to get to know your child. This allows us to create classes that are balanced and responsive to individual needs and strengths.
What if I have more questions?
Contact our front office, Mrs. Boucher, or Mrs. Worman. We are grateful to be part of this exciting transition for your child and your family.
Check out this Kindergarten Transition Handbook (English, Español). Section 3 offers a lot of great activities to do with your child.
CLPE's Mental Health Team and Approach
Hannah Anderson
School Psychologist
My name is Hannah Anderson and I am a nationally certified school psychologist. This 22-23 school year is my first year at Cache La Poudre Elementary School. In my short time here I have been blown away by this educational community. I am so honored to be a pirate!
Sarah Bolduc
School Social Worker
I’m Sarah Bolduc and this is my second year as the school social worker at CLPE! The students, staff and families at this school have welcomed me with loving arms and I am so thankful to work with such an incredible community.
Kelsey Prather Eplee
School Counselor
Hello! My name is Kelsey Prather Eplee and I am the school counselor at CLPE. This is my first year working at CLPE and I was lucky enough to intern with Ann Lawler Perry a few years ago. I am extremely grateful to be part of such a resilient and emotionally intelligent school and community.
Ann Lawler-Perry
SEL Guidance Teacher
My name is Ann Lawler Perry and I will be your child’s Guidance Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. After nearly 30 years as an Integrated Services teacher then counselor at CLPE, I retired as the school counselor last spring. However, I’ve returned to teach most Thursdays and Fridays throughout the school year. Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate!!
Social Emotional Support at CLPE:
Sarah Bolduc (Ms. B) - At CLPE our mental health team is very collaborative and creative in our approaches to supporting the whole school system. I work most specifically with our center based program for students with serious emotional disabilities. I get to work holistically with families to support the needs of their students at home and at school. We are lucky to have animal therapy come weekly which I also facilitate at this time.
Hannah Anderson (Ms. Hannah) - As a part of our collaborative mental health team I work with students across grade levels and levels of need. I am also involved with our integrated services team and help support evaluations for individualized education plans. As a mental health team member at CLPE, I provide direct 1:1 support to students in order to make progress on targeted social emotional wellness goals. I also provide direct instruction through social skills and regulation counseling groups.
Kelsey Prather Eplee (Ms. Kelsey) - I am lucky to work with students in several capacities, such as individual and group counseling, as well as social emotional guidance, bullying prevention, and teaching team-building. I work holistically with students and families both universally (guidance and overall prevention efforts), as well as supporting students with social emotional needs, healthy coping skills, etc.
Trauma - responsive school and Yoga Calm
Over the last couple of years, CLPE has become a trauma-responsive school and a multidisciplinary program. Starting to understand how students who have experienced trauma can be best supported through relationships, repetition, consistency, as well as training staff and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment that is trauma responsive. We are always learning new tools and strategies with our students. The last couple years, we have been implementing an evidence based curriculum called Yoga Calm, that encourages regulation through breath work, movement, and of course yoga. Each grade level experiences Yoga Calm as a class, as well as in smaller groups. This curriculum encourages students to focus and become engaged in their classes and helps them self-regulate throughout their day.
Weekly Guidance - Social Emotional Learning
Guidance will be one of the specials offered at CLPE. It is a class that will provide lessons that promote knowledge, attitudes, and skills through instruction in three content areas: academic achievement, career development, and personal/social growth. Students will be taught learning strategies, self- management and social skills, along with curricula that help foster self-knowledge, self-control, and problem solving. In addition, students will learn yoga and grounding skills that will support learning, balance, physical/mental/emotional strength, stillness, listening, caring and an appreciation for community.
Small Group/Individual Counseling
At CLPE, we provide universal social emotional learning through guidance lessons. We strive to equip all students with healthy coping skills, feelings of belongingness, and resiliency.
We provide individual counseling and group counseling for a variety of reasons. We support groups for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety, grief, friendships, social skills, decision making, executive functioning, etc.
Questions?
Please reach out to the mental health team if you ever have any questions about how we support students and families, and or if there is anything we can help you with! We love our Pirates!
CLPE is an International Baccalaureate School
The IB Mission Statement:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Kindergarten Registration
If you live in the CLPE attendance zone, please click the Register Button to be taken to our online registration.
If you are applying for School-of-Choice, you first need to register at your home school. Click the School-of-Choice Button for additional information and guidance.
