Welcome to Roberts
Dawn Carrico
Assistant Principal
A Peek Into Our Hallways
We focus on the WHOLE CHILD
We are a creative, safe, and dynamic community of learners that nurtures and educates the whole child. Our
high-caliber staff, in partnership with our supportive parents, provides students with challenging and innovative
learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering vigorous thinking — all
essential for success in our changing world.
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Research shows that adolescent students
(ages 12-14) who attend K-8 schools
perform at higher levels than their
traditional middle school peers, with
both their academic and
social/emotional needs better met.
We appreciate the
recognition
• Top Performing School rating in DPS since 2009
• High Growth School since 2009
• Top Rating and “Top 10 School” of Colorado School Grades.com; Top 5% of
middle schools in Colorado
• Middle School students rank in top 1% statewide for academic growth
• Only Stapleton school awarded Governor’s Award for Distinguished
Improvement
• A 5280 Top Public Elementary School in 2014 – one of only seven DPS schools
selected for academic performance across seven counties and more than 500
schools
• And the list goes on…
In a Nutshell
• Our curriculum follows Colorado Academic State Standards
– Colorado Shines/Qualistar rated pre-K classes
– Differentiation, supplemental curriculum, & teacher designed methodologies are
incorporated
• Safety & Security are #1
– Full-time, unarmed security guard, campus doors locked at all times & enclosed play
areas
• Schedule
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ECE Full Day M-Th.: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; 8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
ECE 3 & 4 Morning Half Day M-Th.: 8:15-10:55 a.m.; 8:15-10:15 a.m. on Friday
ECE 3 & 4 Afternoon Half Day M-Th.: 12:30-3:10 p.m.; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday
Parents must sign students in and out of school
• Uniforms
– School-wide K-8; ECE does not wear uniforms
• Health & Wellness
– Free breakfast every morning plus many initiatives focused on nutrition and physical
fitness
And, we have fun while fueling
our brains and our bodies
The ECE Experience
We have been lucky enough to have all four of our daughters attend Bill
Roberts starting at the ECE 3 level. Although each one is different from the
next in personality and learning style, all of them have thrived in and
absolutely LOVED this school's environment from day 1. Thanks to fabulous
teachers and an incredible sense of community and pride, ECE at Bill Roberts
has been a wonderful way for our children to kick start their elementary
education.
-Natalie Tognetti, Mom to 4 BR Students in 6th, 4th, 2nd and ECE 3
We were so pleased with our experience in Ms. Leslie's ECE 4 class. My son thrived in her
creative learning environment and was supported and encouraged to grow at his own pace.
This was a fantastic fit for my rambunctious, energetic, and smart boy. We have
recommended Bill Roberts ECE to many families due to our positive experience.
-Trisha and Mark Hussian
A Day in Our Life
Half Day ECE
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Parent Greeting/Interest Areas
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Group Meeting
Small Groups
Interest Areas/Choice
Read Aloud
Outdoor Choice
Goodbye Circle
Full Day ECE
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Kaleidoscope before & after care available
Free breakfast in the cafeteria
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Greeting/Free Choice
Large Group/Message Board (Shared writing,
Group learning, Daily Job Chart)
Outside Time
Large Group/Movement (Music, Movement,
Games)
Read-a-loud
Small Group/Free Choice (Active Learning)
Specials – Drama, Music, PE & Library
Lunch
Rest
Free Choice/Jobs
Goodbye Circle
Special Projects & Traditions
• End of Study Celebrations
– Families are invited to join us to
see their students’ work product
and share in their learning
experience.
• Field Trips
– Johnny Appleseed tour, Can Land
Recycling Center, walks around
the neighborhood and more!
• Parent Education Outreach
– Topics are based on parents
interest and can include
Emergent Reading, Cognitive
Development, Positive Discipline,
to name a few.
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The Pumpkin Patch
Water Day
Field Day
Chef Maggie Visit
A Bridge from Home to
Kindergarten
• Introducing students to the classroom environment
– Focus on the development of cognitive processes,
receptive & expressive language, fine & gross motor skills,
positive behaviors & interactions, and self regulation.
• School readiness
– Early learning requires instructional activities are planned
with intention and classroom environments and
experiences are designed to meet special learning
outcomes. Differentiation supports advancement on the
developmental continuum.
The E-8 Experience
As the only E-8 school in the boundary, we
provide a unique experience for our students
– School-wide Buddies
• Reading, math & special
activities
– Service Learning
sponsored
by the Middle School
Q&A
We would LOVE to have YOU at Roberts!
If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me directly at
dawn_carrico@dpsk12.org
Let’s go see the ECE classes
Thank you for coming!