Stukey News: August 2026

A huge thank you to each of you for helping us prepare and kick off a great 2026-27 school year!! At Stukey our staff is committed to prepare each scholar for college and career. The staff is ready to go and we will continue our work this year by following our motto of “Every Scholar, Every Day” as well as carrying out our Stukey Mission: At Stukey Elementary, we work with our community to create a caring environment that empowers scholars to persevere and succeed in life.

Back to School Night is Monday, August 10th from 4:00-6:00 pm. If possible, please bring your school supplies to this event. View your school supply list.

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Our Stukey scholars will be busy learning routines and procedures through the first weeks and will be highly engaged in learning with their new teachers! All scholars will be assessed using the district assessment called mClass DIBELS 8. We are very eager to meet with families during conferences in October to help strengthen the home/school connection and build a partnership between teachers and parents.

I’d like to take a moment to highlight areas regarding school safety, communication and important updates at Stukey. Please read the following notes and let us know if you have any questions.

Morning Arrival and Supervision:

Our first bell rings at 7:40, and the tardy bell rings at 7:50. Breakfast will be served for all scholars. There is no supervision on campus prior to 7:40 am. Instruction will begin promptly at 7:50, so it is important that our scholars arrive at school on time and ready to learn. Staff will be positioned on our campus to provide supervision in the mornings between 7:40 and 7:50.

Afternoon Dismissal:

Dismissal is at 2:35. There is staff supervision at 2:35-2:45. After 2:45, scholars will be escorted to the front office to wait for pickup. All children must go home first before using the playground. Students returning will need to wait until 2:45 until all students are accounted for.

Free and Reduced Benefits:

Please fill this out as this will help with chromebook and district fees.

Safety:

• If you are picking up your student during school hours, you must present a photo ID. Entry will only be permitted through the front doors.
• If you are late picking up your child and it’s after 2:45 pm, you must come into the vestibule to show a photo ID and sign them out.
• Be sure to use the crosswalks every day. This helps to keep everyone safe during times where traffic can be busy.
• Hug and Go guidelines: (On Muriel) Please drop off your child and do not get out of the car. We will have supervision there to help assist your child.

Attendance:

• Please remember to report your child’s absence or tardy to (720) 972-5436
• Parents/guardians may excuse their scholar for up to 5 days per semester with no documentation. Please submit documentation (doctor’s notes) to the office whenever possible.

Update on District Wellness Policy:

In support of the District’s Policy on School Wellness, we strive to help our students make healthy lifestyle choices. Simple steps can help children continue making healthier choices as adults. In addition to healthier lunch choices and increased physical activity during our school day, we have implemented a “Non-food birthday treats” policy here in Adams 12. Classroom teachers should have shared their non-food birthday celebration information with parents. If the classroom is having a planned holiday party and you would like to bring a treat, it must be a healthy treat. Please see some examples below:

*Veggie Sticks *Goldfish *Crackers * Cheese Sticks *Fruit Kabobs *Granola *Individually wrapped apple bags

We appreciate your support in this matter as this is District Policy.

PTO Dates:

We would love to see more involvement in our PTO this year! We meet from 5:00-6:00 in the library. Here are the dates: September 3rd, October 1st, December 3rd and March 4th. If anyone would like to join our School Accountability Committee (SAC), please let me know by email or phone. (see below) This team meets in conjunction with PTO and reviews our Unified Improvement Plan.

Animals on Campus:

We know that pets are part of our families and are well loved! However, animals are not permitted on school grounds. Please leave your furry friends at home and do not bring them on campus for safety reasons.

Upcoming Dates:

• September 7th: Labor Day Holiday- No School
• September 8th: District Professional Development Day- No school for students

Thank you for sending us your amazing children! We want you to feel confident about sending your child to Stukey, and encourage you to visit, volunteer, or give us a call or email any time. Please feel free to email me with any questions, concerns, celebrations or compliments at deborah.m.voelker@adams12.org or call 720-972-5423. We look forward to partnering with you to provide the best school experience for your child!

Warm Regards
Deborah Voelker
Principal