CAMPUS LIFE

DAILY SCHEDULE

ELC

8:15 am - 3:15 pm

  • Students may attend before care starting at 7:00 a.m.
  • Students who are not using before care are able to enter the building and the classroom at 8:00 a.m. for the school day.
  • Students are released to an authorized guardian by 3:30 p.m. from the classroom.
  • After care begins at 3:30 p.m.
  • Students can participate in after care until 6:00 p.m.

K-8

8:15 am - 3:15 pm

  • Students may attend Childwatch (see Before & After Care section below) beginning at 7:00 a.m.
  • All students are granted admittance to the school beginning at 8:00 a.m. to prepare for the school day.
  • Students are released to an authorized guardian between 3:15-3:30 p.m. outside at car line (or occasionally from the gym due to inclement weather).
  • Students who have not been picked up by 3:30 p.m. will be escorted to Childwatch and checked in.
  • Students may participate in Childwatch until 6:00 p.m.

BEFORE & AFTER CARE

 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:

  • 1 day: $14 for before care, $23 for after care, $28 for both
  • 2 days: $28 for before care, $44 for after care, $55 for both
  • 3 days: $40 for before care, $64 for after care, $79 for both
  • 4 days: $52 for before care, $84 for after care, $102 for both
  • 5 days: $64 for before care, $104 for after care, $127 for both
  • After 6:00 p.m. there is a fee of $2 per minute.

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.

EARLY RELEASE

 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.

CONTACT THE SCHOOL

ACTIVITIES

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Dr. Seuss Day - March
Mini Field Day - May
Preschool graduation - May

KINDERGARTEN

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

1ST GRADE

Chapel buddy pumpkin patch field trip - October

Denver Zoo - October
Christmas chapel - December
Adjective Fashion Show - March
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Field Day - May

2ND GRADE

Career Day -
Dr. Seuss Day - March
Field Day - May

3RD GRADE

Dr. Seuss Day - March
Native American Culture Day - March
Royal Gorge field trip - May
Field Day - May

4TH GRADE

Pioneer Day - March
Square dancing - January through March
Field Day - May

5TH GRADE

Math Day - April
5th/8th Grade Ball - April
Field Day - May

6TH GRADE

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

7TH GRADE

Science Fair - February

7th/8th Grade Retreat at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat) – August
Field Day - May

8TH GRADE

LVR retreat - August

Science Fair - February
5th/8th Grade Ball - April
Confirmation - April
Field Day - May
Graduation - May
Confirmation Retreat - June

ALL GRADES (ELC THROUGH 8TH GRADE)

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

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