Bruce Randolph Newsletter | 8/30

Posted August 30, 2024

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • September 2 – No School, Labor Day
  • September 9 –  Picture Day
  • September 12 – Back to School Night
  • September 19 – CSC
  • September 19 – Coffee with the Principal
  • September 23-26 – Homecoming/Spirit Week
  • September 27 – No School, Professional Development Day

Back to School Night

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Bruce Randolph for our Back to School Night. Get the chance to met your student’s teachers, grab some dinner and Kona Icee, learn more about athletics sign ups and meet some of our community partners. We hope to see you there!

Collaborative School Committee (CSC)

The collaborative school committee is a group that meets monthly at Bruce. It is comprised of a teacher, families of students, and community members. The goal of this committee is to advise the principal on recommendations regarding budget, staffing, events, etc.  We would love to have more parents join that committee. If you are interested, please call Erin Olson at 720-424-1082 and she can explain more about the committee and add you to meeting invitations.

RTD – Zero Fare for Youth

Check out RTD’s Zero Fare for Youth! 🚍🚎
This initiative aims to enhance the lives of RTD customers and communities by reducing transportation costs for families. By inviting ages 19 and under to ride at no cost, we also remove barriers to education and employment. If you’re new to our system, check out our How to Ride video.

*What Do I Need to Show When I Ride?
To ride at no cost as part of this program, you must be prepared to show one of the following to the bus operator or fare inspector: current school ID, valid government-issued ID, alien registration/permanent resident card, Military ID/dependent card with DOB, RTD-issued youth special discount card.

To request a RTD-issued youth special discount card please contact us at specialdiscount@rtd-denver.com 

T-Shirt Design Contest

Hey Grizzlies!
Submit your artwork for the next Grizzly Tee! We are looking to create black t-shirts with an epic grizzly logo. Please submit your designs to go on the t-shirt by next Wednesday, Sept. 4. These designs can be turned in on paper, web design, or however you’d like create them. You can turn your design into the main office. This design will be printed on a black t-shirt. You may make a front OR back design and it will be printed in single color. May the best artist win!


BESS

Your child’s mental health plays a key role in their learning success! 🧠✨ Our Beginning of the Year screening window in now open and we encourage you to fill out a quick form to share valuable insights on your child’s mental health and social-emotional well-being.✍️ Your input helps us support their growth both in and out of the classroom!

Keep Student Drop-off/Pick-up

Please make sure you are only dropping off and picking up your students on the east side of the building.  The west parking area is only for DPS transportation, Connectors and Hop, Skip, Drive cars.  In addition, if you are arriving for an after-school event, please park in either the south or east parking lots until 4:30pm.  After 4:30 pm, the West lot will be available for sports use.

Physicals and Immunizations

The health clinic at Bruce is back open for the school year.  You can schedule physicals for your student to participate in athletics as well as scheduling immunizations that are required by the state for students who attend public schools.  Reach out to the health clinic to schedule an appointment 720) 424-1232


Support Center @ Bruce Randolph School

The mission of the Bruce Randolph comprehensive school counseling/mental health program is to provide equitable, developmentally appropriate services addressing academic, career and social-emotional needs of all students while providing support to families in partnership with communities. Please click here to visit our Bruce Randolph Support Center to learn more and access our resources. Additionally, check below for Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools information regarding their services.