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PURPOSE: To provide a safe accessible place for families to connect with comprehensive, coordinated services that help families achieve their goals.

MISSION: The mission of the Garfield 16 School-Based Family Resource Center is to affirm, strengthen, and support families in Garfield 16. We aim to increase student achievement by supporting their progress towards the overall agency of personal wellness, productive citizenship, and intellectual development.

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News & Announcements

Grand Valley High School Pizza by the slice! get your pizza at GVHS Volleyball & Football Games!  Now serving Dominos Pizza by the slice at concessions for all GVHS games!  $2/Slice-Cheese or Pepperoni. Support the class of 2027!

Domino's Pizza: The secret weapon at every high school volleyball and football game. Because nothing boosts school spirit like stuffing your face with cheesy goodness!

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Domino's Pizza: El arma secreta en todos los partidos de voleibol y fútbol de la escuela secundaria. ¡Porque nada estimula el espíritu escolar como llenarse la cara de queso!

Read More about GVHS + Dominos = Happy Fans
Mini version of the Cardinal Card with coupons from Battlement Mesa Golf Club, Rifle Creek Golf Course, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, In and Out Driving School, Brickhouse Italian Restaurant; Tapatios Family Mexican Restaurant; Shommy's Family Restaurant and Bar, Jimmy John's Sandwiches, Parachute Service Sinclair, The Rough Bar and Grill, Taco Bell, Sonic, Dunkin' Donuts, Clark's Market, McDonalds, Capitol Deli, Combat, Coffee Shack, Funky Bear Bistro, Lily's Kitchen, Running Burrito.

The GVHS Football Team has CARDINAL CARDS! Buy yours now for $20. Find your favorite GVHS Football Player to purchase, or call 970-285-5705.

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¡El equipo de fútbol GVHS tiene CARDINAL CARDS! Compra el tuyo ahora por $20. Encuentre su jugador de fútbol GVHS favorito para comprar, o llame al 970-285-5705.

Read More about BUY YOUR CARDINAL CARD NOW!
School Bus Safety Week. October 7-11. G16 Transportation will be at the CFL on October 8th and 9th and BUE on October 10th to teach the students bus safety. Coloring pages will be given to each student and prizes will be given to the top three colored pages in each school. Winners will be chosen by the G16 Transportation Department.  Students will be able to learn how to be safe both inside and outside of the bus.   Our own bus driver, Mrs. Donna Nichols, will be teaching the course.  Thank you!

Did you know G16 Transportation celebrates Bus Safety Week? See the flyer below for more details!

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¿Sabías que G16 Transportation celebra la Semana de la Seguridad en los Autobuses? ¡Vea el folleto a continuación para obtener más detalles!

Read More about School Bus Safety Week
G16 School Board Meeting. Tuesday, June 18, 2024. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635

G16 School Board Meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm. St. John's Administration Building. Agenda can be found online: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public or https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education

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Reunión de la Junta Escolar de G16 esta noche, Martes, 8 de octubre a las 5:00 pm. Edificio de la Administración de St. John. Agenda se puede encontrar en línea: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public o https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education

 

 

 

 

 

Read More about BOE Meeting October 8, 2024
GVHS weekly schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Fall Sports Schedule for Homecoming Week! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVHS de la semana de Homecoming! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule- HOMECOMING
First page of the PDF file: ParachuteSeptemberSTEMExplorationHourMonthlyFlyerEnglish

Did you know the Aspen Science Center is hosting a "STEM Exploration Hour" at the Parachute Branch Library? Join us on October 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a FREE hour of STEM!

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¿Sabías que el Centro de Ciencias de Aspen está organizando una "Hora de Exploración STEM" en la Biblioteca de Parachute? ¡Únase a nosotros el 7 de octubre de 11:30 am a 12:30 pm para una hora GRATIS de STEM!

Read More about FREE STEM Exploration Hour at Parachute Branch Library!
GVMS Fall Pictures. Fall Picture Day: Friday, September 6th. Fall Sports Pictures: Wednesday, October 9th 4:15 pm

GVMS' Fall Sports Picture Day is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. For ordering information, check your email or call 970-285-5707. 

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¡El Día de Fotos Deportiva de Otoño es el miércoles, 9 de octubre de 2024. Para obtener información sobre pedidos, consulte su correo electrónico o llame al 970-285-5707.

Read More about GVMS Fall Picture Days
Grand Valley High School Alumni. Come home for Homecoming. October 11, 2024: 2:30 pm- parade on Cardinal Way; 3:30 pm pep rally at GVHS; 5:00 pm Homecoming football game in Parachute, CO. Calling all GVHS alumni, please join us for Homecoming 2024! We will be recognizing alumni at the game and have alumni seating in the stadium. Keeping tradition alive.

Calling all GVHS alumni! Join us for Homecoming Week: October 8-12! 

We have also created an alumni registration form, please fill out your information here: https://forms.gle/RGwSi2gFjjyJnzmV9

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¡Llamando a todos los alumnos de GVHS! ¡Únase a nosotros para la Semana de Homecoming: del 8 al 12 de octubre!  

También hemos creado un formulario de registro de ex alumnos, complete su información aquí: https://forms.gle/RGwSi2gFjjyJnzmV9

Read More about GVHS Alumni: Join us for Homecoming!
Photo of Joe Cason with a big smile and a mural of mountains and birds behind him.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joe Cason, a beloved friend, community member, volunteer coach, and #1 fan of the GVHS Cardinals Basketball teams. Please join us for his memorial service on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 am at the Grand Valley United Methodist Church (132 N. Parachute Ave., Parachute, CO 81635). https://facebook.com/events/s/memorial-service-for-joe-cason/3848953655385156/

GVHS will also honor Joe on Friday, December 13, 2024. A short tribute to his service to our community will be held between the girls and boys varsity basketball games. At approximately 6:30 pm (800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO 81635). 

Read More about Memorial for Joe Cason
First page of the PDF file: ParachuteSeptemberSTEMExplorationHourMonthlyFlyerEnglish

Did you know the Aspen Science Center is hosting a "STEM Exploration Hour" at the Parachute Branch Library? Join us on October 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a FREE hour of STEM!

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¿Sabías que el Centro de Ciencias de Aspen está organizando una "Hora de Exploración STEM" en la Biblioteca de Parachute? ¡Únase a nosotros el 7 de octubre de 11:30 am a 12:30 pm para una hora GRATIS de STEM!

Read More about FREE STEM Exploration Hour at Parachute Branch Library!
Homecoming Week

Join us for GVHS' Homecoming Week! Don't forget about early release for all schools on Friday, October 11th for the Homecoming Parade!

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¡Únase a nosotros para la Semana de Homecoming de GVHS! ¡No se olvide de la salida temprana para todas las escuelas el viernes 11 de octubre para el Desfile de Homecoming!

Read More about Homecoming Week
Rockmageddon Cornhole Tournament. September 28, 2024. Register at 12:30 pm. Start at 1:00 pm. Cottonwood Park. 100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635. $40 entry per team. Cash only. 1st place = $300. 2nd place = $200. 3rd place = $100. Register now at https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

THIS WEEKEND = ROCKMAGEDDON! September 27-29. Visit https://rockmageddon.com/ for the full schedule and all the details.

The Grand Valley Educational Foundation will be hosting another Cornhole Tournament on September 28th at 1:00 pm at Cottonwood Park! Sign up here: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

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ESTE FIN DE SEMANA = ROCKMAGEDDON! Del 27 al 29 de septiembre. Visita https://rockmageddon.com/ para conocer el programa completo y todos los detalles. 

¡La Fundación Educativa Grand Valley será la anfitriona de otro Torneo de Cornhole el 28 de septiembre a la 1:00 pm en Cottonwood Park! Inscríbete aquí: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

 

Read More about Rockmageddon September 27-29
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, Bring a Friend Day! Sunday, September 29th. 10am - 1pm. AVSC Clubhouse. Join the AVSC snowboard team for our Bring a Friend Day! We are excited to show your friends what makes our club and programming so special!

Join Team AVSC snowboard to bring a friend day, a community event on Sunday 9/29. Bring a friend to showcase what we AVSC has to offer. Friends, siblings, and parents are all welcome to join. AVSC will have some of your favorite coaches at the super tramp, fly bed and side yard/mini ramp. Coach Eric will have 8 skateboards pressed for kids to choose their design and have them cut on site.

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: AVSC Highlands Clubhouse (300 AVSC dr)

Can't wait to see you there! Please email Snowboard Program Director, Nichole Mason for any further questions: Nmason@teamavsc.org

Read More about Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club- Bring a Friend Day
Update: Grand Valley Cardinals volleyball tonight, September 26 at Coal Ridge. Times: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30pm.

Time change for tonight's GVHS Volleyball game against Coal Ridge. Times are now: c-4:30pm; jv-5:30pm, v-6:00pm

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Cambio de horario para el partido de voleibol de GVHS de esta noche contra Coal Ridge. Los horarios son ahora: c-4:30 pm; JV-5:30 pm, V-6:00 pm

Read More about Volleyball Game Update
BUE Fall Picture Day: Friday, September 27th. Check your email, your student's Tuesday Folder, or call 970-285-5703 for ordering information.

BUE's Fall Picture Day is FRIDAY, September 27, 2024! For ordering information, check your email, your student's Tuesday Folder, or call 970-285-5703. 

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¡El Día de Fotos de Otoño de BUE es VIERNES, el 27 de septiembre de 2024! Para obtener información sobre pedidos, revise su correo electrónico, la carpeta de martes de su estudiante, o llame al 970-285-5703.

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Read More about BUE Fall Picture Day
Mini version of the Cardinal Card with coupons from Battlement Mesa Golf Club, Rifle Creek Golf Course, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, In and Out Driving School, Brickhouse Italian Restaurant; Tapatios Family Mexican Restaurant; Shommy's Family Restaurant and Bar, Jimmy John's Sandwiches, Parachute Service Sinclair, The Rough Bar and Grill, Taco Bell, Sonic, Dunkin' Donuts, Clark's Market, McDonalds, Capitol Deli, Combat, Coffee Shack, Funky Bear Bistro, Lily's Kitchen, Running Burrito.

The GVHS Football Team has CARDINAL CARDS! Buy yours now for $20. Find your favorite GVHS Football Player to purchase, or call 970-285-5705.

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¡El equipo de fútbol GVHS tiene CARDINAL CARDS! Compra el tuyo ahora por $20. Encuentre su jugador de fútbol GVHS favorito para comprar, o llame al 970-285-5705.

Read More about BUY YOUR CARDINAL CARD NOW!
Theatre Aspen Education presents: A Curtain Up Roaring Fork Production of Encanto! A musical revue. Who: students in grades 3-8.  Where: Grand Valley Middle School. When: Mondays 9am-3pm - October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4th 12pm - 6pm, with the performance on November 4th at 7pm.  Tuition is free, but a $35 class supply fee is requested. Register by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/KCdMN2WCBuzeyK6TA

We are excited to announce a Theatre Aspen program for students in grades 3-8. Students will be performing Disney's Encanto! The program will take place on Mondays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Grand Valley Middle School. Transportation and lunch will be provided to student participants. 

Please register by October 2nd by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/3pRbajSLKrwdTG4i9

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Nos complace anunciar un programa de Teatro Aspen para estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado. Los estudiantes presentarán la obra de Disney Encanto! El programa se llevará a cabo los lunes de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm en Grand Valley Middle School. Se proporcionará transporte y almuerzo a los estudiantes participantes.

Por favor regístrate antes del 2 de octubre llenando este formulario: https://forms.gle/ 3pRbajSLKrwdTG4i9

Read More about Theatre Aspen Monday Program
BUE Fall Picture Day: Friday, September 27th. Check your email, your student's Tuesday Folder, or call 970-285-5703 for ordering information.

BUE's Fall Picture Day is September 27, 2024! For ordering information, check your email, your student's Tuesday Folder, or call 970-285-5703. 

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¡El Día de Fotos de Otoño de BUE es el 27 de septiembre de 2024! Para obtener información sobre pedidos, revise su correo electrónico, la carpeta de martes de su estudiante, o llame al 970-285-5703.

Read More about BUE Fall Picture Day
GVHS Homecoming Chili Cook Off.   October 9th 6:00 PM at GVHS. Email lrindlisbacher@garfield16.org to enter. $5 meal $10 unlimited.

Mark your calendars for the Homecoming Chili Cookoff! Enter your chili by emailing lrindlisbacher@garfield16.org by October 3rd! 

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¡Marquen sus calendarios para el Homecoming Chili Cookoff! ¡Ingrese su chile enviando un correo electrónico a lrindlisbacher-garfield16.org antes del 3 de octubre!

Read More about Homecoming Chili Cookoff
GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVMS home games. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets here: https://cocloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/5/products

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¡Calendario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales!

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVMS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí: https://cocloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/5/products

Read More about GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule- Week #4
GVHS weekly schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule 6
GVMS Fall Pictures. Fall Picture Day: Friday, September 6th. Fall Sports Pictures: Wednesday, October 9th 4:15 pm

GVMS' Fall Sports Picture Day is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. For ordering information, check your email or call 970-285-5707. 

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¡El Día de Fotos Deportiva de Otoño es el miércoles, 9 de octubre de 2024. Para obtener información sobre pedidos, consulte su correo electrónico o llame al 970-285-5707.

Read More about GVMS Fall Picture Days
Rockmageddon Cornhole Tournament. September 28, 2024. Register at 12:30 pm. Start at 1:00 pm. Cottonwood Park. 100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635. $40 entry per team. Cash only. 1st place = $300. 2nd place = $200. 3rd place = $100. Register now at https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

Mark your calendars for Rockmageddon 2024! September 27-29. Visit https://rockmageddon.com/ for the full schedule and all the details.

The Grand Valley Educational Foundation will be hosting another Cornhole Tournament on September 28th at 1:00 pm at Cottonwood Park! Sign up here: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

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¡Marquen sus calendarios para Rockmageddon 2024! Del 27 al 29 de septiembre. Visita https://rockmageddon.com/ para conocer el programa completo y todos los detalles. 

¡La Fundación Educativa Grand Valley será la anfitriona de otro Torneo de Cornhole el 28 de septiembre a la 1:00 pm en Cottonwood Park! Inscríbete aquí: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

 

Read More about Rockmageddon September 27-29
Grand Valley High School Pizza by the slice! get your pizza at GVHS Volleyball & Football Games!  Now serving Dominos Pizza by the slice at concessions for all GVHS games!  $2/Slice-Cheese or Pepperoni. Support the class of 2027!

Domino's Pizza: The secret weapon at every high school volleyball and football game. Because nothing boosts school spirit like stuffing your face with cheesy goodness!

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Domino's Pizza: El arma secreta en todos los partidos de voleibol y fútbol de la escuela secundaria. ¡Porque nada estimula el espíritu escolar como llenarse la cara de queso!

Read More about GVHS + Dominos = Happy Fans
Family Fridays. Unlock your potential: a learning experience for all ages! Join us for a dynamic FREE program offering a wide range of educational opportunities, including preparation for participation with HSE/GED or High School Credential program (note: this is not an HSE/GED course). Enhance your skills with our Family Reading Intervention program for students in grades 2-4, cooking matters programming, and ESL computer skill-based classes. Enjoy complimentary sessions with guest speakers an

Did you know about CMC's Family Fridays program and Community Education classes? Check them out below and find out more information at https://coloradomtn.edu/campuses/rifle/rifle-familia/ or https://coloradomtn.edu/community-education/

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¿Sabías sobre el programa Viernes Familiares de CMC y las clases de Educación Comunitaria? Échales un vistazo a continuación y descubre más información en https://coloradomtn.edu/campuses/rifle/rifle-familia/https://coloradomtn.edu/community-education/

Read More about CMC'S Family Fridays and Community Education
GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVMS home games. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets here: https://cocloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/5/products

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¡Calendario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales!

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVMS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí: https://cocloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/5/products

Read More about GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule- Week #3
GVHS weekly schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule 5
First page of the PDF file: ParachuteSeptemberSTEMExplorationHourMonthlyFlyerEnglish

Did you know the Aspen Science Center is hosting a "STEM Exploration Hour" at the Parachute Branch Library? Join us on October 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a FREE hour of STEM!

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¿Sabías que el Centro de Ciencias de Aspen está organizando una "Hora de Exploración STEM" en la Biblioteca de Parachute? ¡Únase a nosotros el 7 de octubre de 11:30 am a 12:30 pm para una hora GRATIS de STEM!

Read More about FREE STEM Exploration Hour at Parachute Branch Library!
Rockmageddon Cornhole Tournament. September 28, 2024. Register at 12:30 pm. Start at 1:00 pm. Cottonwood Park. 100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635. $40 entry per team. Cash only. 1st place = $300. 2nd place = $200. 3rd place = $100. Register now at https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

Mark your calendars for Rockmageddon 2024! September 27-29. Visit https://rockmageddon.com/ for the full schedule and all the details.

The Grand Valley Educational Foundation will be hosting another Cornhole Tournament on September 28th at 1:00 pm at Cottonwood Park! Sign up here: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

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¡Marquen sus calendarios para Rockmageddon 2024! Del 27 al 29 de septiembre. Visita https://rockmageddon.com/ para conocer el programa completo y todos los detalles. 

¡La Fundación Educativa Grand Valley será la anfitriona de otro Torneo de Cornhole el 28 de septiembre a la 1:00 pm en Cottonwood Park! Inscríbete aquí: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

 

Read More about Rockmageddon September 27-29
BUE Fall Picture Day: Friday, September 27th. Check your email, your student's Tuesday Folder, or call 970-285-5703 for ordering information.

BUE's Fall Picture Day is September 27, 2024! For ordering information, check your email, your student's Tuesday Folder, or call 970-285-5703. 

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¡El Día de Fotos de Otoño de BUE es el 27 de septiembre de 2024! Para obtener información sobre pedidos, revise su correo electrónico, la carpeta de martes de su estudiante, o llame al 970-285-5703.

Read More about BUE Fall Picture Day
First page of the PDF file: BUE_Rally24

Did you know American Furniture Warehouse gives back to BUE? Mention our school (Bea Underwood Elementary- BUE), or school ID (BUE014) at check-out and 2-4% of your purchase supports our school! American Furniture Warehouse is hosting a Rally for BUE September 6-15th! Earn a chance to win a $500 gift card!

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¿Sabías que American Furniture Warehouse le da dinero a BUE? Mencione nuestra escuela (Bea Underwood Elementary- BUE), o identificación escolar (BUE014) en el check-out y 2-4% de su compra apoya a nuestra escuela! ¡American Furniture Warehouse organiza un Rally para BUE del 6 al 15 de septiembre! ¡Gana la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $500!

Read More about Store Rally for BUE!

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