Colfax Elementary School District

After school care brought some snow indoors this week and used it as an art medium. Using watercolors, cookie cutters and other tools, the kids made a variety of colorful, icy creations.

Thank you to U.S. Congressman Kevin Kiley who visited Colfax Elementary last Tuesday! We appreciated the Congressman's visit with our staff and students and the opportunity to share about our exciting school and how best to support public schools in rural California.

Enjoy a free Parenting Support Workshop occuring at the Maidu Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 18th. Topics include Autism Spectrum, emotional/behavioral support, issues with bullying, and several discussion forums. A light breakfast, full lunch, and daycare are provided! Don't miss this opportunity!

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, We are proud to partner with Placer Repertory Theater to provide a Visual and Performing Arts Intersession over Spring Break at Colfax Elementary from April 3rd through April 7th. The VAPA Spring Break Intersession will be a full day program from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be taught by prominent actors and actresses from the Placer Repertory Theater for Colfax students in TK-8th grade. Come learn how to write scripts, create costumes, design sets, and perform individual and group roles. Both those with experience and new to acting are encouraged to register. The program is free and is limited to the first 32 students who complete the registration form and turn it into the office. For questions, call our office at (530) 346-2202. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to be creative and to have fun while learning about the Visual and Performing Arts.

Dear Colfax EL Families, According to local law enforcement, Ben Taylor Road has been cleared of the mudslide that occurred earlier this evening, and it is safe to travel to school tomorrow morning. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep everyone informed if circumstances change. See you tomorrow!

TK took advantage of the snow today and had a blast doing some sensory watercolor painting!

TK was so excited to have Mr. McAtee Play the accordion for us!

A leprechaun has visited Room 8! The first graders are busy writing letters to the leprechaun just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, Today, we will have a normal start at 8 a.m. for March 9th. The bus will be on a regular schedule. Today is also a minimum day. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:45 a.m. Please contact our school office at (530) 346-2202 with questions. Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, Today, we will have a normal start at 8 a.m. for March 9th. The bus will be on a regular schedule. Today is also a minimum day. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:45 a.m. Please contact our school office at (530) 346-2202 with questions. Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Families, Despite our best efforts, it looks like the snow continues to fall, and road conditions are worsening. So, today, March 8th, will be a Snow Day. There will be no school today. All parent conferences will be rescheduled for a different time in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your patience!

Dear Colfax EL Families, We will continue to have an early release today at 11:45 a.m. School lunch will still be provided, and all scheduled parent conferences will continue. Our After-School Care Program will still be open, and all after-school sports will run as usual. Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax EL Families, Due to snow overnight and continued snow this morning, Colfax Elementary will have a late start today, March 8th. The school will start at 10 a.m. Buses will run on a 2 hour delayed schedule. Please call (530) 346-2202 with questions. Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Families, We will have a regular start to school for Tuesday, March 7th. School will start at 8 a.m. Students can be dropped off starting at 7:30 a.m. Buses are running at normal times. Our phone system is operational! For questions, please call (530) 346-2202. Thank you, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Families, A technician will be working on our phone system today. However, the phones are still down at this time. Our emergency systems such as fire and police response are still working. If need to contact the school office, please email swyant@colfax.k12.ca.us or call (916) 709-2522.

Dear Colfax Families, Due to several inches of snowfall today and more snow in the forecast, we are scheduled at this time to have a late start for March 6th. School will start at 10:00 a.m. We will continue to monitor the weather and the road conditions and make adjustments as necessary. Please email swyant@colfax.k12.ca.us for questions. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Marble mazes, straw rockets, marshmallow catapults, tongue depressor boats! Tonight's STEM Night was a huge success with tremendous hands on experiences for both children and adults. Thank you Mrs. Sunding for hosting a wonderful evening for Colfax families to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.

Good Morning Colfax Families, In coordination with PUHSD, Colfax Elementary will be providing two bags of non-perishable Emergency Food for all students in Preschool through 8th grade today. Parents can pick up two bags for each child at home also. Please pick up bags in the gym this afternoon at school dismissal. Email swyant@colfax.k12.ca.us with questions! Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear CES Families, Tomorrow, March 3rd, will be a late start. School will start at 10:00 a.m. This will allow our campus to thaw out and will allow our families to safely travel to school in the morning. Buses will run on a 2 hour delayed schedule in the morning, but they will run at normal times at the end of the day. Students can arrive at campus starting at 9:30 a.m. Students will go directly to the gym. At 10:00 a.m. we will have our monthly Bulldog Blast. All families are welcome to attend! Unfortunately, our phone system continues to be down. However, all our emergency systems continue to be operational. Please email swyant@colfax.k12.ca.us with questions! Thank you for hard work and flexibility during these unpredictable days. Sincerely, Andy Giannini

REMINDER!! TONIGHT!! Preschool/TK/Kindergarten Parent Informational Night at 5:30 p.m. in the gym! All parents of perspective students, this is a great opportunity to learn about our amazing early education programs from our highly trained staff. Following the presentation, classrooms will be open to tour. See you tonight!