Back-to-School 2009

Transportation

The transportation schedule will be available after school starts, usually after one week. Guffey staff makes every effort to meet the transportation needs of our school community. However, we cannot guarantee that transportation services can always be provided.

School Closing

If the school decides to cancel because of inclement weather or other conditions, listen to KOA 850 AM Denver. Staff will also make every effort to reach families by telephone as well. If we have to cancel school after students have already arrived for the day, no child will be sent home or released to walk home unless a responsible adult has been contacted and the child has a place to stay.

Lunch Prices

Students may pack or purchase a lunch. Juice and milk are provided free of charge. Rates for school provided lunch are $1.75 for students and $3.50 for adults.

Eligibility Guidelines For Free Lunch Program

Families are encouraged to apply for the free and reduced lunch program even if your student does not intend to eat meals at school. This program helps us with our federal funding. Students from households that meet federal guidelines are eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Applications will be available at registration and in the school's office during the first week of school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining if a student is eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Back-to-School Supplies

Preschool

  • Wide-tipped washable markers
  • Glue bottles (white)
  • Glue sticks
  • Clear Tape
  • 1 box of tissues

These items will be shared communally. Healthy snacks for class will be on a sign up calendar on the preschool door.

Primary Grades, K-5

  • Wide lined paper (not college ruled)
  • Lots and lots #2 pencils with good erasers. No pens, please.
  • One box of pencil top erasers
  • Kid safe scissors
  • Crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils
  • Ruler with inches and centimeters (optional)
  • Calculator (optional)
  • Small box to hold pencils and other small items
  • Daypack, bookbag, or backpack
  • Water bottle with tight fitting lid
  • Slippers and/or tennis shoes for indoor use, to keep at school
  • Glue sticks
  • Several boxes of Kleenex
  • Water color paints
  • Healthy snacks to share like crackers, granola bars, cheese sticks, microwave popcorn, etc.

Middle School, 6-8th Grade

  • Two large 3-ring binders (at least 3-inch rings) with pockets. If you already have a portfolio binder at school, then only one binder is needed.
  • Four sets of dividers
  • Two packages of notebook paper (college ruled)
  • Two spiral notebooks, perforated edges, 300 pages minimum
  • Four composition books (college ruled, usually black and white speckled)
  • One journal (any size, unique for you)
  • Lots and lots #2 pencils with good erasers (labeled with name)
  • Glue sticks
  • One set of colored pencils
  • Calculator (basic or scientific)
  • Several boxes of Kleenex
  • USB thumb drive or memory stick (optional)
  • Water bottle with good lid (optional)
  • Mug to keep at school (optional)
  • Slippers for indoor use on muddy days (optional)
  • Colored markers and Sharpies (optional)
  • Thesaurus (optional)
  • Dictionary (optional)
  • Spelling ace (optional)
  • Healthy snacks to share like crackers, granola bars, cheese sticks, microwave popcorn, etc. (optional)

Shared Items

The following items are always needed in every classroom, so anything you are able to donate is greatly appreciated:

  • Healthy snacks to share like crackers, granola bars, cheese sticks, microwave popcorn, etc.
  • Dry-expo markers for white boards
  • Pencils, pencils, pencils!
  • White-out
  • Kleenex boxes
  • Napkins
  • Scissors (adult and kid size)
  • Markers (bold or fine point)
  • Dividers
  • Watercolor paints