ALL ATHLETES that have transfered and are new to Falcon (grades 10-12) must see the Athletic Director to get information about transfer forms. The D49 workforce family and community sponsors kicked up their heels and gathered for the Falcon Education Foundation fundraising event. The Sand Creek High School Class of 22 gathered together to receive their diplomas and celebrate the completion of their K-12 educational journey. Any athlete who sits out for school discipline reasons must still participate in practices, if suspended you cannot participate. Come Learn About Careers in D49 on March 12. A language arts teacher at Falcon Middle is writing her legacy as one of the best in the state.
BOE members John Graham and Jamilynn D'Avola will host a Town Hall. Athletes involved with this kind of behavior may be addressed and given options to correct. Parents are to act respectable, being the positive example their athlete needs. Our main concern is that your athlete does well academically, if for any reason they have to sit out for academic reasons they still have to practice with team and sit on bench in game street clothes during games. As a 2020 graduate, Ford completed his educational journey with plans for a military career. A coffee business at Skyview Middle School is quickly rising to the top. Signatures from the parent or guardian are required. Many situations will arise on and off the court this season, whether it be with opponents, teammates, officials or with the coach, it will not all be positive. Every boy has the same chance to develop as well put in extra work to get additional skills training. Leaders across D49 know our staff members make our district fantastic. CHSAA requires all physicals to be done in person. Parent Meeting Wednesday, October 6 5:00-5:15pm @ FMS Gym, *All dates and times are subject to change*. District 49 hosted the final Fantastic 49 celebration of the 2021-22 school year on June 9 before the regular monthly board of education meeting. Peter Hilts to serve as Chief Executive Officer to organize and lead the administrative team. Tryouts and practices are closed to spectators. In fact, there are many good reasons. The evenings Fantastic 49 celebration continued the days theme of patriotism. D49 is moving up the timeline for the board-approved zone and school boundary changes associated with the construction and opening of Elevation Middle School. D49 honored local military at schools across the district on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Cory Jacobson is driven by a passion. If you miss the bus you will not be allowed to play, even if you get a car ride there, unless it is cleared with the coaches first. A sign out sheet for players will be present at all away games. Tele-doctors or virtual doctor physicals will NOT be accepted. It is always the few who want to push the boundaries and change things for themselves. Your coach may substitute running for tardiness penalty.Excused absence: Sometimes it is hard to make appointments around school functions, so things like doctor appointments, etc., will be allowed only 2 times over the season, however the athlete will not be starting if absent from practice the day before a game and your coach must know in advance of absence by a call or email. Then consider joining our School Accountability Committee. If a player gets a technical due to their inappropriate behavior or language during a game they will promptly come out of the game. Each athlete and parent participating in the Falcon Middle Schools Basketball Program will receive a copy of the Student Athlete Guidelines and must read and sign the agreement. A national organization is taking notice of a training program and athletes at Vista Ridge High School. This season we will not only focus on winning ball games, but also on every athlete giving 100 percent of their abilities ALL the time. We invite you to take a look at some important information about the overall value of the Free and Reduced Benefits Program. Adrian Ionita, school bus technician, was named the first-place bus mechanic at the State Road-e-o Contest. When the final bell signals dismissal at Odyssey Elementary School, a growing number of students do not head for the door. Trust is one of our core commitments in District 49.
D49 Board of Education saluted the transportation staff with a proclamation. Academics are important for our athletes. In middle school we understand athletes are developing and they will be given opportunities to improve but are not rewarded with equal playing time. Swearing and inappropriate gestures will NOT be tolerated at all. Two teachers at Falcon Middle are especially excited to start the new school year. The Falcon High School Class of 2022 gathered together on Thursday, May 26, at UCHealth Park for their graduation ceremony. Braden Smart, band and choir teacher, and Ashley Lowe, language arts teacher, havent experienced a normal year yet. District 49 thanked staff and students for representing the D49 community with excellence during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Feb. 10. On the Sand Creek High School football practice field, D49 students practiced saving the lives of soldiers wounded in combat. 2022 Class of Vista Ridge High School Graduation. Academy for Literacy, Learning & Innovation Excellence, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Ezekiel Ford is serving his country and students at SCHS. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The traditional four rows of desks with the teacher in the front is no longer the norm in the Falcon Zone. Students welcomed a special guest to Camp-Read-A-Lot on June 22. She wants to help others see the humanity of people who live with a disability. All game schedules can be found on our Conference Calendar! D49 Students were invited last fall to create posters fitting the theme of: 1 Bus + 1 Driver = a BIG Impact on Education. Meridian Ranch Elementary School fourth and fifth-grade students are learning broadcasting skills in the school's Tech Club. Many issues such as academic eligibility, code of conduct, parent/coach communication, school attendance, and more are covered within this document. In our years of coaching we find that 90 percent of our athletes are highly cooperative, punctual and supportive of their team and coaches. I am convinced if we help each athlete develop an attitude of giving 100 percent all the time individually (at practice and games), then the wins will come. The D49 Communications Department accepted 15 awards in multiple categories, including the COSPRA Medallion Award. The Falcon Zones Firebird Nation Campus will accommodate its rapid expansion by adding additional learning space to Bennett Ranch Elementary School. All athletes must ride the bus for away games. Our mission in D49 is to be the Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead. Four staff members and one student were recognized during Fantastic 49 festivities for demonstrating a vital part of that vision, leadership. D49 has fantastic staff and students, and several of them were recognized and thanked during the district's Fantastic 49 presentation on May 12. Parents who verbally attack teammates, coaches or opponents will be referred to the athletic director for prompt action or removal. Injuries are just a fact of life when playing basketball. Bus departure and arrival back to Falcon Middle School will be put solely on the student to call 20-30 minutes prior to arrival, which should help you in timing your travels. April is Autism Awareness Month, and for kindergartners at Evans Elementary, its the perfect time to celebrate a classmate. Bethany Stegman, Barbara Frederiksen and Jamie Calhoun were awards winners at the 2022 conference. All coaches wish to develop a good relationship with players as well as parents/guardians and this happens through good communication. Horizon Middle School is the recipient of the Renaissance School of Distinction award, selected by program developer, Jostens. About two dozen young people donned navy blue caps and gowns Friday, May 20, filling the first two rows of chairs lined up in the south wing of The Campus, the home of Pikes Peak Early College. Aaron Kopiej, a first-grader at Remington Elementary School, has learned that hard work in the classroom can provide big pay-offs. Thank you all so much for your understanding. If you have concerns or comments dont hesitate to come to your coach and discuss it before or after practices never after a game. Physicals, Student Athlete Guidelines and Athletic Participation Form must be signed and turned in to your coach before your athlete can play.Each coach makes the decision who will start and who plays as they know best the effort put forth.
Get your stuff signed and turned in. Take the following day to express your concerns or comments if it is of a negative nature.
Awards with a personalized message and shirts with special honoree logos awaited 67 staff members at the Employees of the Year Celebration. Academy for Literacy, Learning & Innovation Excellence, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Choice is one of D49s core commitments. To promote the value of teamwork all players are required to be at practice or team functions, on time every day as attendance will always be taken.Tardy: Any time over the designated start time is considered tardy and will result in forfeiting 1/2 of a game or the penalty your coach chooses. Students now have access to PPLD resources with PowerPass. Rise Above Grounds is operated by young entrepreneurs in the R.I.S.E. Fourteen team members were thanked for their contributions on March 10. A new teacher at Remington Elementary lives by the motto, Building Champions for Life. For Richard Riley, fourth-grade teacher, his greatest hope is that students build resilience and positive thinking. D49 leaders and board members celebrated individuals in the D49 Family during the first Fantastic 49 celebration of the 2021-22 school year, Aug. 12. Come out and support your Falcons! Video: Introduction to D49's School Resource Officers. If he sees a doctor we will need a doctor slip and written release before he can play again. Fifth grade students played dodgeball and asked lots of questions with representatives from the Colorado Springs Police Department during recess recently. District 49 is proud to recognize National Substitute Teacher Day on Nov. 19, and we could not have more gratitude for our team of guest teachers. We call it out in our vision and mission, and its one of the six big rocks that create our fundamental strategic priorities. Team members in District 49 are committed to making D49 the best choice to learn, work and lead.. NO PLAYER IS ALLOWED TO ARGUE, MAKE ANY OBSCENE GESTURES OVER A REFEREES CALL OR ANY GAME SITUATION OR THEY WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GAME and may face further action! Athletes must show team support at all times. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Saluting the 'Best of the Best,' Our D49 School Resource Officers. BOE Names Peter Hilts Chief Executive Officer, Student, Staff in Spotlight During Fantastic 49, GOAL High School Celebrates Class of 2022, Scorpion Class of 22 Ready for Next Chapter, Sail Away With the 2022 Graduating Class of Vista Ridge High School, Gratitude for Falcon High School Graduates, Patriot High Sends Off Class of '22 with Love and Laughter, SSAE Grads Fearlessly Earn Diplomas, Awards, Sparkling Results from Denim & Diamonds Event, Staff, Students Honored for Commitment to Excellence, Army Medics Inspire Future First Responders in D49, D49 Students Flex Their Art Skills for Bus Safety, Solid Recognition for VRHS Strength, Conditioning Program, PowerPass: D49 partners with Pikes Peak Library District, Space Force JROTC Activated at Falcon High School, Kindergartners Celebrate Differences During Autism Awareness, Fantastic Staff Appreciated Before BOE Meeting, District 49 Celebrates Contributions of Fantastic Staff, Falcon Zone Shows Success at Modern Teacher Awards, Odyssey Enrichment Offers Well-Rounded Support, Praises Shared for Staff, Students During Fantastic 49, More Space, More Learning - Breaking Ground at BRES, RVES in Pursuit of 5th CKH National Showcase School Recognition, D49 Athletes Personify National Women and Girls in Sports Day, RES Student Scores Night as VR Basketball Team Captain, Paraeducator Inspires With One-of-a-Kind Music Video, Team Members Recognized During Fantastic 49, SMS Science Teacher Inspires Students and Teachers in Training, Staff, Community Members Demonstrate Hearts of Goodwill, Student-Run Business at SMS Brewing Success, D49 Welcomes New Directors to Board of Education, eSports: Gaming and Learning at the Campus, Alumnus Makes a Difference with Return to Scorpion Nation, Students, Staff Recognized at Military-Themed Fantastic 49, PHS Career Speaker Program Provides Glimpse of Professions, Staff Recognized for Demonstrating Mission, Vision, Vista Ridge Celebrates Big, Wins Big for Homecoming, Lowe Finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year, HMS Named Renaissance School of Distinction, Student, Staff Celebrated for Leading the Way, New School and Campus Expansion will Serve Middle School Students in School District 49, Student, Staff Recognized for Demonstrating Excellence, Making the Move from Security Guard to Teacher, Firebird Teachers Extra Eager for New Year, D49 Nutrition Services | Meal Prices SY 22-23, Free and Reduced Benefits Program Update for 22-23, Explore BASE49: Childcare for Learners in Grades K-5, Falcon High School Accountability Committee, Academy for Literacy, Learning & Innovation Excellence, CSML North Activities & Athletics Schedule, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The Firebird Nation Campus is getting bigger.
Teams must sit together (as a team) and watch one half of the game prior to their contest.
A favorite D49 event made its comeback on April 22. It didnt take long for life to bring him back. The rules will be firmly enforced by all coaches at Falcon Middle School from 6th grade right on up through 8th grade. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. A Skyview Middle School science teachers formula for classroom success is earning national recognition.
D49 students are participating in eSports, competitive online video game tournaments with students from across the country. All players are responsible for their uniforms, practice jerseys, warm-ups during the season; if lost you will be expected to pay for it. District 49 is filled with fantastic staff members, and several were thanked for helping students build foundations for learning. Sophomore Jackson Ziwak is a big fan of Vista Ridge football, and during Homecoming 2021, he experienced a dream come true. Each athlete will be required to give 100 percent for their team, coach, school and themselves.We remain flexible during season schedules. During Fantastic 49, six staff members were honored for building trust across the district. Make a note, that as coaches, we cannot leave the school until your athlete is picked up from a game or practice, so please be prompt in picking them up so we are not left waiting. Ridgways Work at the Capitol Leads to New Funding Opportunity for Colorado Schools. Falcon High School now has one of only 10 United States Space Force JROTC units in the world. Program. Athletes must be approved for eligibility from the league and CHSAA prior to the first contest. Get your appointment scheduled as soon as possible. School District 49 is pleased to announce two major construction projects will create new and needed learning space in the fastest growing school district in the state. Every athlete will receive a schedule of times and days of practices and games. District 49 has a sharp tool inside the transportation building. Austin Beatty, a 2021 alumnus from Springs Studio of Academic Excellence, returned to school in order to thank a group of elementary students for encouraging him during a second battle with cancer. Julie Jablonski is bringing creative and critical thinking to students in the Springs Ranch Elementary School STREAM Lab.
Theres a good reason to stay after school. As we take a moment to recognize the 36th annual National Women and Girls in Sports Day, we shine the spotlight on three amazing D49 student athletes. 6TH GRADE TRYOUTS WILL BE FROM 5:15-6:15 IN THE FMS GYM. Career Speakers program at Patriot High School provides students with a glimpse of what selecting a career might look like after graduation. Friends, family and D49 staff gathered on May 20 at The DoubleTree Hotel to celebrate 66 graduates from Springs Studio for Academic Excellence. Coaches would like for players to remain focused on the various tasks. Ridgeview Elementary School is currently working to achieve a fifth-consecutive National Showcase School status from the Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) program. Parents must keep us informed of any issues of your athlete. Themissionof Falcon High School, an innovative learning community, is to foster competent citizens for a changing world by empowering students through personalized pathways and authentic experiences. As snowflakes lightly fell on the Friday of May 20, a group of more than 20 Patriot High School students stepped into the spotlight as the graduating class of 2022. Due to the fine weather of Colorado or unforeseen situations there might be some changes to practices or games so please be flexible if changes occur. The holiday season provided a perfect time for D49 leaders and board members to recognize the kindness and giving spirit of individuals during Fantastic 49. We invite you to watch a short video that explains the current expectations, how to obtain vaccinations and how to complete the exemption process. Shout praise and whisper criticism Don Meyer. Rules are firm and all coaches will enforce them. David Bruton Jr., former Denver Bronco player and member of the Super Bowl 50 Champions Team, visited Meridian Ranch Elementary. Player actions are monitored at all times by coaches and administration and if out of line they will be addressed. No athlete is allowed to ride home with anyone other than his own parent or guardian. To balance current increased costs for food nationwide, the D49 Board of Education approved the following prices for breakfast and lunch at D49. Are you interested in serving the Falcon High School community and having input on building-wide decisions? Injured athletes must still sit in practices unless their coach excuses them. Discover BASE49, a before and after school program in D49, which is currently offering full-time care along with help to ensure your student stays on track with E-learning. The newly-seated D49 Board of Education begins service following December 1 swearing-in ceremony, FMS students attend mini course with Chef Brother Luck. ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL SPORTS/CHSAA ACTIVITIES, (affordable sports physicals, click on link for more information), GO Fan Ticketing FHSApperal. If we can help athletes get a handle on these things we believe they will have a better chance in handling the pressures of life. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Parents and athletes, please support your team with your actions and lets make this year another successful one. 165 GOAL Academy students from the Colorado Springs region received their diplomas in front of a full house of friends and family at the Broadmoor World Arena, Friday, June 2. Athletes involved with improper interaction such as talking poorly about teammates, lying to coaches, disruptive behavior with teammates, coaches, opponents or opposing school personnel anytime, may result in suspension. The enormous challenge we continue to face as educators during the COVID-19 pandemic is the shortage of substitute, or guest, teachers.







