CAMPUS LIFE
ELC
8:15 am - 3:15 pm
K-8
8:15 am - 3:15 pm
ELC BEFORE & AFTER CARE
Bethlehem Lutheran ELC offers before and after care to meet the needs of working parents and busy families, while providing a safe and fun social opportunity for students ages 2 to 5, outside of school hours on days when school is in session. The ELC staff provide an engaging environment that allows students to participate in outside time, free play, arts, crafts and games. Parents can sign their child up for before and after care as part of their schedule, but are also able to drop in on an as-needed basis, provided that the school is notified beforehand and there is space available.
Before and after care is billed monthly with tuition and is based on the number of days in attendance:
If you need to get in touch with a staff member while your student is on site and the main number cannot be reached, please call the emergency cell phone at 720-297-4460.
K-8 BEFORE & AFTER CARE
Bethlehem Lutheran School offers Childwatch (before- and after-school care) to meet the needs of working parents and busy families, along with providing a fun, social opportunity for students ages 5 and older outside of school hours on days when school is in session. The engaging staff provides a friendly environment that offers a more-relaxed setting than the academic hours of the regular school day. During Childwatch, students enjoy free-choice activities – games and crafts – including homework (if desired), as well as snack and outdoor recess time after school.
Childwatch is currently billed at block rates.
To use Childwatch in the morning it is $7/per student. We are open 7-8 AM.
To use Childwatch in the afternoon it is $13.50/per student. We are open 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
To request a spot in Childwatch you must have all requests in via THIS FORM by the 20th of the month prior (i.e. for November have your requests in by the 20th of October).
Childwatch does not currently allow ANY drop ins. If your student drops in you will be charged double the morning/afternoon rate.
All changes made to Childwatch have been to better serve our families and staff. Please reach out to our interim Childwatch Coordinator, Kristin Roberts, with any questions or concerns.
If you need to get in touch with a staff member while your student is on site and the main number cannot be reached, please call the emergency cell phone at 303-588-1321.
ELC EARLY RELEASE
11:30 am
On the last school day of both December and May, the ELC closes to allow all students and staff the remainder of the day off.
12:30 pm
Approximately once per month, all ELC staff participate in regular professional development during the afternoon of early release days.
All ELC students must be picked up by this time since NO after care is available.
K-8 EARLY RELEASE
11:30 am
On the last school day of both December and May, BLS closes, and NO Club Friday or Childwatch are offered to allow all students and staff the remainder of the day off.
12:45 pm
Approximately once per month, all K-8 faculty participate in regular professional development during the afternoon of early release days.
We are currently not providing additional care on early release days to staffing restrictions during the pandemic. We hope to bring this back once restrictions lessen while maintaining best practices for our staff and students. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work hard to best serve you all.
ACTIVITIES
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Mini Field Day - May
Preschool graduation - May
Patriotic Chapel - September
Thanksgiving Salad Social - November
100th Day - February
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Teddy Bear Picnic - April
Mini Field Day - May
Kindergarten graduation - May
Chapel buddy pumpkin patch field trip - October
Denver Zoo - October
Christmas chapel - December
Adjective Fashion Show - March
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Field Day - May
Career Day -
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Field Day - May
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Native American Culture Day - March
Royal Gorge field trip - May
Field Day - May
Pioneer Day - March
Square dancing - January through March
Field Day - May
Math Day - April
5th/8th Grade Ball - April
Field Day - May
Outdoor Education at IdRaHaJe – October
Chapel buddy pumpkin patch field trip - October
Science lab dissections - February
Science Fair - February
Royal Gorge field trip - May
Field Day - May
Science Fair - February
7th/8th Grade Retreat at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat) – August
Field Day - May
LVR retreat - August
Science Fair - February
5th/8th Grade Ball - April
Confirmation - April
Field Day - May
Graduation - May
Confirmation Retreat - June
Weekly chapel services - all yearChristmas performances - December
Singing in church – multiple times throughout the school year
National Lutheran Schools Week - January
Spirit Week - February
Arts in the Afternoon - May
Class Fun Day – May