Welcome to our village of learners.
First Annual Arapahoe Ridge Fun Run!
“Arapahoe Ridge is the best school in the world! We have really, really great teachers here.” — Kindergarten Student
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary earns The Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award for superior academic performance.
Now Enrolling for Fall 2013!
Kindergarten Registration: Registration Packets are available at the office or online at www.adams12.org/enrollment/forms. Please come to the school to complete the registration process. School office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. through June 4th, (720) 972-5740.
Registration Information in Spanish.
March Student Newspaper Available!--We A.R.E. The Wolves Press—March Issue. Arapahoe Ridge's own school newspaper written and published by the fifth grade newspaper club.
News from the Principal: Mr. Gerzon's updates (posted May 1, 2013)
Articles and online resources for parents (updated March 4, 2013)
"Childhood in lockdown: An elementary principal's view," by Ari Gerzon-Kessler. Daily Camera, December 23, 2012.
Important Dates and Information
May
May 2 (Thu): Crazy Hair Day
May 3 (Fri): Elementary Assessment Day--students only attend at assigned times.
May 7 (Tue): Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library. All are welcome to attend.
May 9 (Thu): Celebration of Learning, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
May 10 (Fri): No School for students
May 15 (Wed): McTeacher's Spirit Night: Please join us at McDonalds (128th and Zuni) for McTeacher's Night from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Your principal and teachers will help prepare dinner for you and your schoolmates! A percentage of sales will be donated to Arapahoe Ridge Elementary.
May 17 (Fri): Field Day!
May 23 (Thu): 5th grade bike ride and last day of school for 5th graders.
May 23 (Thu): Spirit Day - ALL Day - at Abbott's Custard. Abbott's offers a wonderful selection of custards, mix-ins, shakes, sundaes, etc! Abbott's will also donate 20% of funds raised by our school...and again don't forget your flyer! 2205 West 136th Avenue in the King Soopers Shopping Area. Click here to view flyer. Spanish flyer.
May 24 (Fri): Kindergarten Graduation at 9:00 a.m. Last day of school!
August
August 15 (Thu): Back to School Night Open House from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Class lists posted at 4:00 p.m.
August 20 (Tue): First day of School!
Adams 12 Care Mobile Health/Dental program
| Attachment | Size |
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| 2012-2013 Calendar | 1.19 MB |
| Instructional Fee FAQ | 87.8 KB |
| Children and tragic events.pdf | 54.04 KB |
| 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration.pdf | 61.71 KB |
| 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration Spanish.pdf | 105.15 KB |
| 2013-2014 supply list.pdf | 148.21 KB |
| 2013-2014 supply list spanish.pdf | 190.29 KB |
General Information
| School Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address | 13095 Pecos Street Westminster, CO 80234 | Principal | Mr. Ari Gerzon |
| Phone | (720) 972-5740 | School Hours | M-F 7:45 am - 2:30 pm |
| Fax | (720) 972-5759 | Office Hours | M-F 7:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Attendance Phone | (720) 972-5758 | Early Release | Wednesdays @ 1:15 pm |
| Kindergarten Hours | AM 7:45-10:40 (M, T, Th, F) 7:45-10:00 (W) PM 11:35-2:30 (M, T, Th, F) 11:00-1:15 (W) | ||
| Supply List | Boundary Map | ||
