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Bulldog Community Beat
Elbert School District #200 October 2021
P.E./Health 4th Grade Art
Coach
Mr. McKnight Mrs. Hogan Ms. Petersen
My name is Wyatt Merri Hogan is a Colorado My name is Crystal Petersen.
McKnight and I am teach- I am a Colorado native and
ing K-12 PE, health and Native who loves to get grew up in the neighboring
coaching MS football & outdoors, hike, play pickle- town of Elizabeth. I am excit-
boys basketball. I have ball, play games, and ed to be the new art teacher
lived in Elbert County since here in Elbert. This is my
I was born, in fact I went spend time with her family
first year teaching and I have
to school up the road at and two dogs. Next to be- been very impressed by the
Kiowa from Kindergarten all ing a parent of two young students in this community
the way through gradua-
tion. I attended Fort Hays men, she thinks teaching so far! They are amazing in-
dividuals with an enthusiasm
State University in Hays, is the most rewarding job! to learn! I am excited for this
Kansas and earned my de- With more than 25 years
gree in Sports and Recrea- year to see how it will roll out
tion Management. of being an educator, she as I get to know each of you
As a PE teacher, I am able embraces each new year and your children.
to help kids set goals and Thank you for supporting the
as an endless opportunity Elbert Arts!
watch them achieve those
goals. I'm excited to be a of experiences and learn-
part of this one-of-a-kind ing adventures! Front Office
Elbert family.
Let's Go Bulldogs!
CHECK THIS OUT!
K-2 doing recess on the
Christmas Tree!
Ms. Gilmore Mrs. Albers
School Nurse Admin Asst.
NEWS insert starting this month!
"Sup Dawg" is a new student led, student run, attempt to
report on real news from real students.
This will be the genesis of the Elbert High School's
student run newspaper written by the Current Events
class. Students are instructed to push the boundaries of
student engagement in themes that will address student
and school issues, local (Elbert County), state (Colorado),
national (U.S.) and world headlines from a student’s
point of view. READ ON!
ELBERT SPORTS
CLUBS & MORE
HS FOOTBALL ELBERT VOLLEYBALL
SATURDAY, 9/25 @ BYERS 1:00
SATURDAY, 10/2 SOUTH PARK 1:00
SATURDAY, 10/16 @ JUSTICE (BOULDER) 1:00
FRIDAY, 10/22 @ LYONS 7:00
MS FOOTBALL
SATURDAY, 10/2 SOUTH PARK 10:00
MONDAY, 10/11 CALHAN 4:00
Hey Bulldogs, How about
trying a new sport or club
this year?
Art
Book Club
FFA
Matchwits
Kindness Club
Creative Writing
Winter Sports
Elbert Gate Prices
High School Games
Cheer!
$6 Adults $5 Students & Seniors
Middle School Games
$5 Adults $4 Students & Seniors
Gate Passes
$75 parents & fans/ $50 students
One time purchase
BOOSTER CLUB
Choose to invest in our
children….
join Booster Club!
“The Elbert Booster Club strives to encourage
school spirit by supporting the school and community
through a variety of athletic, academic, artistic and
social events, and fundraisers.”
Welcome to our newest
baby bulldog:
Harlow Rae Thieman
8.30.2021
Congratulations
Mr. & Mrs. Thieman
4th grade students working on
character trait posters for the novel
“The One and Only Ivan.”
OUR SCHOOL PARKING LOT IS ONLY AS
SAFE AS ALL OF US MAKE IT
As we have several new families and new high
school drivers this year, the following parking lot
instructions are provided:
Enter the school parent-drop off line from the
east entrance.
Follow the arrows boldly painted throughout
the parking lot and be aware of newly
installed speed bumps.
As you enter the parking lot, be aware that
the first curve is a fire lane (curb marked in
red). Do not park, pick up or drop off your
student in this area.
Do not block or encroach on crosswalks with
vehicles or trailers.
Teachers and staff in yellow vests are
present for the safety of all. Please be
Preschoolers ROCK!
respectful of their direction.
If you wish to walk your child up to the
school in the morning, or wait on the side
walk east of the playground at the end of the
day…. park in an unmarked parking place
(not in the car line alley or reserved spaces),
and walk on sidewalk only.
New this year is an overflow parking lot
intended for parents and patrons, with
clearly marked crosswalks up to the school.
When picking up your child at the end of the
day, it is essential that as cars exit the car
line, each driver move forward. It is for the
Overheard at safety of all of our students that vehicles
enter the car line in an orderly manner.
Exit the school parking lot driving SOUTH to
Elbert….. the dirt road (County Road 98). Please do
not circle in the parking lot, for the safety of
our students and families.
Teacher to 2nd Grader: Are you going to
share that yummy ice cream sandwich with me? If you have any questions, email Mrs. Opfer at
Response: “Nope, I’d give you cooties!!!” sopfer@elbertschool.org or call the office.
24489 Main Street, PO Box 38
Elbert, CO 80106
Phone: 303-648-3030
Fax: 303-648-3652
www.ElbertSchool.org
Facebook: Elbert School District #200
Send Newsletter Ideas, Suggestions or DRILL
Comments to:
INFORMATION
Susan Opfer, Public Information Officer
sopfer@elbertschool.org Elbert School
- or - practices up to two
Kelli Thompson, Superintendent
kthompson@elbertschool.org Elbert Students drills (fire, lockdown,
Please know that if you tornado, etc.) a month.
are feeling anxious, If there is ever an
Coming Soon…….. stressed, sad, or over- actual lockdown,
10/1 World “SMILE” Day! whelmed, Mr. Dorman is tornado, fire or
10/6 School Picture Retakes available to talk with you. emergency a message
10/6 Fall Sports Pictures
You can reach him by will be sent to parents.
email at
10/8 End of 1st Quarter
jdorman@elbertschool.org
10/11 Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/13 Accountability (2nd Wednesday) 5:00PM Elbert has the latest books and DVDs,
10/20 Booster Club (3rd Wednesday) E-Books & Audiobooks!
10/26 School Board Meeting 6:00PM ASHES is Back! Visit us on the web for Elbert School
(4th Tuesday of the month)
more information about Branch public
ASHES = “After
10/29 Trunk or Treat Day at school
programs, calendar of hours:
School Helping
11/2 Election Day events, to request
Everyone Succeed “ Monday
11/7 Daylight Savings Time Ends materials, and more! 12:00-4:00p.m.
For secondary
students looking for Tuesday-
additional school work Thursday
DRIVERS EDUCATION assistance, join ASHES 4:30-7:00p.m.
CLASS on Tuesdays & Wednes- 303.648.3533
WHEN: Christmas Break days, from 4:15-5:15.
WHERE: Elbert School Parent pickup promptly PPLibraries.org
PRICE: $395/Student at 5:15.
Pre‐register by texting Mr. Kolm at 303‐243‐0814
emailing to rkolm@comcast.net
VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE
FOR ALL THINGS ELBERT:
***JOIN OUR TEAM*** 2021-22 School Year Calendar
Current News and Events
Drive a School Bus Forms for all occasions
Part-Time, Special Events & Sports Links to the community & Elbert School District #200 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise
Occasional Sub Route Driver resources
Must be CDL Licensed qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the
Apply at elbertschool.org Fee schedule (Athletic & public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation,
Academic) marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special
Substitute TEACHERS Career Opportunities education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants
https://www.cde.state.co.us/ for employment based on age, genetic information, conditions
for CDE application process
Parent Updates
related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited
Student Handbook according to state and/or federal law.
Sup Dawg
Vol. 1 Real News From Real Students October 2021
Custer’s last stand was not enough for the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs first football game of the season was
played on August 27, 2021 against the Custer County
Bobcats. The stands were packed. Parents were roaring
with excitement to see their boys on the field once again.
They made Elbert proud. The final score was 48 to 8. This
victory put Coach Graves' team on the right path.
Some of the football players were nervous. Although, many
were confident about winning.
From the first whistle, to the last play, the Bulldogs
definitely crushed the Bobcats. It wasn't long before the
Bulldogs got their first of six touchdowns. Caden Rocha
was asked how many touchdowns were scored, “I don't
remember,” he replied, “there were too many.”
During the first half, Gavin Rose Bulldogged a Bobcat
landing him on a stretcher and a trip to the hospital. It
was a hit that frightened the crowd. All the players took a
knee as a sign of respect. The Bulldogs first “DUB” of the
season was refreshing. When asked how he thought the season would turn out, Coach Graves said
“good.” Mr. Grape Jelly
“All roads Lead to the Colorado State Fair”
The 149th annual Colorado State Fair
happened August 27th through September 6th in
Pueblo, Colorado. It has been a long lasting
tradition at the state fairgrounds since 1872. The
2021 theme was “All Roads Lead to Colorado State
Fair.'' This was a celebration of the importance of
the agricultural community locally and statewide.
The state fair included livestock showings,
auctions, rodeos, derbies, live concerts, dog shows,
carnival attractions, food trucks, and 4H project
submissions. Last year was a tough year, but
thankfully this year, with no mandatory masks or
limited numbers of people in attendance, the Fair
returned to its past glory.
Fair attendee, Sydney Von, who was showing
her market swine, was asked what she thought of this
year’s Fair compared to last year’s, she stated, “I am
very grateful we even had a fair last year. This year was way better though, we were able to
have more people attend and it’s a lot more normal.”
The state fair dog show usually has many attendants watching the two day event. Elbert
County’s 4H Dog Leader, Sarah Lindauer, was asked how she felt about this year's competition
compared to years past. She replied, “This year' s dog show was more laid back than years
passed, and had less people in it, but the competition was still at a very high level.” Elbert
school even had a student who placed 3rd in showmanship and received qualifying scores for
the state show. Mrs. Sugar & Spice
Vol 1. Real News From Real Students
Badgers inch by the bulldogs in volleyball opener
It was the first volleyball game for the Lady
Bulldogs this season. The bleachers were crowded
with parents, students, and Elbert staff. All the
girls were excited to start off their season against
a higher level of competition, but they were nervous
as well.
As the school day went by, there were multiple
conversations that flourished about the volleyball
game that night. Many girls were excited to play
Limon because coach Cornell fought hard to get a
game against a bigger 2A school.
Several varsity starters were at the state
fair in Pueblo, Colorado, leaving the battle to
seniors like Liberti Cornell. She spoke about the
game and said, “I think varsity will do good tonight,
we’re gonna win.”
After the middle school teams played, the JV team was
prepared to fight and win for the school. When the game started, the fans saw the bright smiles
and good attitudes of the JV players. JV girls volleyball rocked the Badgers. The Varsity team
gathered together and were more than ready to play. Losing three sets by only a couple points.
The varsity’s loss showed the Bulldogs some holes in their performance. Overall, Coach
Cornell’s teams played hard and are ready for upcoming challenges. Lady D
Experts determine that smoking cigarettes is safer
than breathing colordo Air
Chances are that you’ve noticed ominous
skies or clouds of fog that make it hard to breathe,
but do you know why? 2021 has been the year of
forest fires in California and the Pacific
Northwest. Over 1.8 million acres have already been
destroyed in Northern California, causing large
plumes of smoke that have contributed to poor air
quality in Colorado. This increase in wildfires in
the western United States crept into Colorado over
this past summer. According to the Denver Post,
“Being outside in the Denver metropolitan area for
one hour and breathing the air, is equivalent to
smoking a pack of cigarettes.” And to make things
worse, some experts believe that this is the best air
quality Colorado is going to get for a while.
The State of Colorado has been monitoring the smog levels and as of September 1st, most
areas are in good or moderate condition. However, in some places such as Denver County, the
smog levels can be dangerous for sensitive groups of people. Colorado’s poor air quality stems
from increased population, leading to more cars, trucks and busses on the road,
notwithstanding, the increased production levels of pollution created by local oil and gas
industries, Colorado’s air quality is becoming dangerous. The pollution and smog are
contributing to the increase in ozone levels.
Ozone is a colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing
properties. Even small levels of this chemical can cause coughing, chest pain, shortness of
breath, and throat irritation. Long exposure to ozone can lead to permanently scarred lung
tissue. Thanks California, you brought your filthy air with you when you moved here.
-Samantha A. Dawson
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