Colfax Elementary School District

FUNDING MORE THAN JUST MEALS This school year, we are encouraging every family to fill out a School Meal Application regardless of financial circumstance. Filling out the application guarantees our school will receive close to $200,000 in additional Federal funding to support school programs such as: -After-school childcare -STEAM enrichment classes -Art and music lessons -Homework and tutoring clubs -Wellness programs Your information is always confidential and protected by privacy laws. To complete an application, please click on this link: https://family.titank12.com/EF4PAF. When completing the application, please select Placer Union High School District. Our food services are provided by the high school, and the application must go to them. Thank you for helping us to provide amazing educational opportunities for the children at Colfax EL! Sincerely, Andy Giannini, Ed.D. Superintendent

FUNDING MORE THAN JUST MEALS This school year, we are encouraging every family to fill out a School Meal Application regardless of financial circumstance.  Filling out the application guarantees our school will receive close to $200,000 in additional Federal funding to support school programs such as: -After-school childcare -STEAM enrichment classes -Art and music lessons -Homework and tutoring clubs -Wellness programs Your information is always confidential and protected by privacy laws. To complete an application, please click on this link: https://family.titank12.com/EF4PAF Thank you for helping us to provide amazing educational opportunities for the children at Colfax EL! Sincerely, Andy Giannini, Ed.D. Superintendent

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, We will begin partnering with the Placer Food Bank to help solve child hunger by providing on-going, monthly nutritious food to children and their families in our school community. Starting in October, the Placer Food Bank School Pantry will begin delivering food the third and fourth Friday of every month to Colfax Elementary. This program is only intended for families of students currently attending Colfax Elementary. If you are interested in receiving food from the School Pantry Program, please fill out the attached survey by clicking on the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15thZSZjQuij3zWb0MVbJNinR3QbnN4T9l-zSy9FV7Rw/edit?ts=6511f0e0 For questions, please call our school office at 530 346-2202. Sincerely, Andy Giannini Superintendent

Dear Colfax Families, I want to thank our families and staff for their partnership in making Colfax Elementary a special place for students to learn and grow. To view the Superintendent's Update, please click on https://5il.co/24fyu. To view the annual safety reminder, please click https://5il.co/24fyt. With Warmth and Gratitude, Dr. Andrew Giannini Superintendent

Hello 4th grade families, please take advantage of this amazing opportunity to get a free state and national parks pass for your student and family! https://www.parks.ca.gov/adventurepass / https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm / These are good through the school year and next summer!

Hello 7/8 Grade Families, join us tonight for Back To School Night at 6pm in the Wellness Center. Following a presentation, classrooms will be opened for a visit until 7pm. Thank you!

Custodian Wanted! Do you enjoy keeping classrooms and school grounds clean? Colfax Elementary is looking to hire a custodian. Hourly pay is $18.02 to $24.38 depending upon experience. if interested, please go to https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1827559 to apply. Come be a part of something special at Colfax Elementary!

Do you like keeping school classrooms clean? Colfax Elementary is looking to hire a full time custodian to join our awesome team! Hourly pay is $17.25 to $23.33 depending upon experience and qualifications plus $10,000 in health benefits. To apply, please go to https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1827559.

Dear Colfax Families, Next Wednesday is the first day of school! School will start at 8 a.m., and students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. because it is a minimum day. Buses will be running on day one! Go to https://midplacer.com/stop-times-1 to access bus stop information. Also, please view the monthly food menu. For questions regarding the start of school, please call 530 346-2202.

Dear TK and Kinder Families, This Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., we will host our annual TK & Kinder Camp in Rooms 1 & 2. Students will enjoy two hours of classroom time with fellow classmates and teachers. Parents will join Dr. Giannini in the library for a New Family Orientation. For questions, call 530 346-2202.

Kinder and New Family Orientation! We look forward to welcoming out Kinder and new students and families on Friday, August 11th from 9-11am. Kinder and wew parents are welcome to an orientation in the library from 9am-10:30am. Hope to see you there!

Dear Colfax Families, We are currently looking to hire a campus supervisor to supervise students during the school day. Work hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Hourly pay ranging from $16.50 to $22.32. To apply, go to https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1822501. For questions, call 530-346-2202.

Hello Colfax Families! We hope you had a wonderful summer full of relaxation and making memories. Please follow the link for more information! We look forward to seeing our Bulldogs on August 16th. https://tinyurl.com/yjeyr4nm

Dear Colfax Elementary Families, For the 2023-2024 school year, we are proud to partner with the Placer County Repertory Theater to provide an after-school Visual and Performing Arts Academy. The Academy runs the entire school year and is free and available to students in grades TK-8th grade. To participate, student attendance is required five days a week from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is also an option for students to attend longer from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Participation is limited to 32 students and is determined on a first come, first served basis by grade for students who submit a complete registration form. Registration begins August 1st! Please turn completed registration forms into our main office for time/date stamp. If you have any questions, please contact us at 530 346-2202 starting on August 1st.

Please go to the CES website at https://tinyurl.com/mpfre8sf for the 23-24 class supply lists. Buying supplies is not required but appreciated. Your child will participate fully regardless. Donating extra supplies is also welcomed. Items should have your child's name on them except K and 1st grade. Thank you!

You are cordially invited to the 15th Annual Summer Festival Free School Supply Giveaway. The festival is for all students K-12 on Saturday, July 22nd 9:30-11:30am. Please park at Colfax Elementary School and you will be safely guided to COLFAX BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 24850 BEN TAYLOR ROAD. There will be a large jump house, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, multiple community organizations with giveaways, a "selfie" photo booth, prize drawings (and other giveaways), a canon that shoots out soft toys, a bracelet and keychain making booth, and much more. Students MUST be present in order to receive supplies.

Colfax Elementary is looking for qualified individuals to substitute teach. Daily pay is $200 per day! If interested, submit an application at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=colfax%20elementary&searchType=all

Come be a Bulldog and join our amazing team! Colfax Elementary is hiring a full-time special education paraprofessional. Hourly pay is $17.24 to $23.32 per hour with health and welfare benefits. If interested, submit an application at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=colfax%20elementary&searchType=all

Auburn Interfaith Food Closet will host another food distribution on Wednesday, July 5th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sierra View Community Center. A reservation with minimal information is required by June 30th. Call 530.885.1921 for more information.

The City of Colfax is asking for input on the Downtown Connectivity and Main Street Improvement Plan. To provide input and ideas on possible improvements, you can take the survey at https://ghd.mysocialpinpoint.com/colfaxmainstreet/map. The City of Colfax will also have a booth at the July 3rd Celebration on Main Street where you can learn more about the exciting changes planned to improve walking, biking, and shopping in the downtown area. For more information you can contact Summer Lopez at 916.245.4204 or email summer.lopez@ghd.com.