Spring is gradually beginning to show its beauty with a few sprouts popping out on the trees and green grass beginning to mingle over the grounds. Now that Spring Break has come and gone we find ourselves moving closer to the end of the school year. The weeks to come are very important for our students from the instructional and essential learning perspectives. We strongly encourage perfect attendance throughout the remainder of the year unless your child has an excusable absence (ill or an emergency). Our calendar is filled with a variety of events ranging from class presentations to sports events.

Southlawn Elementary's 5th graders will be participating in a district-wide track and field event at Brighton High School on May 4th. Each student will select four events and participate throughout the day. The meet will take place from 9:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Coach Cam and the 5th Grade teachers sent home this information, but just in case you missed it, please click on the image to the left for the order of events (and approximate times of events).

If you are a parent of a Southlawn 5th grade student, be sure to check with your student. The informaton was also sent to you from the teacher. If you have any questions, please email Coach at clowrimore@sd27j.net.

Can you believe we have seven weeks remaining in this school year? For families of our Kindergarten and 5th grade students: mark your calendar for May 24th! We will be commemorating the end of the school year with a celebration for both our Kindergarten students as well as our Fifth Grade Students. The Kindergarten celebration will take place at 9 AM and our Fifth Grade continuation will take place at 6 PM. Both celebrations will take place in our gymnasium. Just a quick note: in order to remain in compliance with the fire code, we will be limiting the number of friends/family members for this event to four (4) per family. More information will be coming as the plans are just now being made.

May

4 - 5th Grade Track and Field Day at Brighton High School, Brighton, Colorado

12 - Grades K-4: Southlawn Field Day

19 - Preschool Student's Last Day

24 - Kindergarten Graduation and Kindergarten's Last Day (10 AM) -- (a limit of four guests per student for ceremony)

24 - 5th Grade Continuation and 5th Grade's Last Day (6 PM) -- (a limit of four guests per student for ceremony)

25 - Grades 1-4: Student's Last Day of School (Full Day of School 7:50 AM - 3:30 PM)

Are you looking for child care for your son/daughter ages 5-12 this summer? Do you wonder what the summer program offers? Guess what! 27J is offering summer child care at four locations (Second Creek is the closest to Southlawn).

So far, the program at Second Creek (which is amazing!) has spots available. Remember, space is limited. If you are interested, take the step to register. If you receive the message that there are no spots available, place your name on the wait list.

The summer program runs from May 30th through July 28th. There will be one away field trip and two in-house field trips/events each week. So far, the activities already put into place at Second Creek are:

AMF Bowling

Adventure Golf

Carpenter Park and Pool

Bouncy House

They also offer STEAM-based activities for the kids throughout the day as well. Many more activities are planned, but these are the ones we are aware of so far.

For more information, please check out the SD27j website.

If you have a student who will be attending Stuart Middle School this fall, you will begin to receive updates and information the latter part of July. In the meantime, you may want to join and keep an eye on their Facebook page.

Location: 10075 Walden Street, Commerce City, CO, USA

Phone: 303-655-6200

Email: nastor@sd27j.net

Website: Southlawn Website

Facebook: Southlawn Facebook Page