This is a friendly reminder for 9-R families that we are now using Student IDs for all students, all grade levels, for use both on route and activity buses, for City Transit services and for use in our school libraries. Students in the secondary level have IDs that are specific to their school site, while elementary-aged student IDs have the 9-R logo on it as to not designate school site. IDs for elementary students also come with a badge holder and a clip so students can clip the IDs to their bags or other belongings to prevent loss.
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From the classroom to the playground, Sunnyside Elementary is bursting with creative energy this year as the school implements their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) emphasis. Through a community grant, Sunnyside has been able to purchase resources to start up the STEAM initiative throughout the school.
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As we feel that crisp cold weather again, we want to remind parents to start planning for winter weather and possible school closures.
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The following is a non-emergency message from Durango School District 9-R for all families on bus routes SS2 and SS3.  These afternoon routes have recently been updated in order to better serve our students across the area that those routes serve. The change will only affect you in that your route number has changed for the afternoon bus service.
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Do you have gently used books that need a new home?
Our Transportation Department is in need of gently used books for their Books on Board program.
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In 2014, it was signed into proclamation that October is the official Colorado Safe Schools Month. This focus allows schools and communities across the state to educate and focus on school safety within their unique communities.
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Drop in at the Durango Public Library, second floor meeting room, to have a cup of coffee and join a dialogue with Superintendent Dan Snowberger this Wednesday, November 1st from 12:00-1:30. He'll be there to answer all your questions and listen to your ideas and feedback for Durango School District 9-R. The coffee's on us! Free coffee and light snacks provided by the Common Grounds Coffee Cart.
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An action in this year’s Teaching and Learning Plan is to convene a Personalized Competency Based Learning (PCBL) Team. As the district continues to evolved its instructional practices to support personalized learning based on individual competency, it is critical to have parents and our community involved in this process.  To that end, we are seeking representatives of each school and stakeholder group.
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A quick reminder to all families that 9-R schools are closed tomorrow, Monday, September 11, 2017 for staff professional development opportunities.
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Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest wildfires are affecting local air quality. If smoke is thick or becomes noticeably thicker in your area you should remain indoors or if possible seek out locations where air is filtered. Unusually sensitive people throughout the region should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
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