Principal's Message

A HUGE SHOUT OUT GOES TO:

Thank you to the following organizations for going above and beyond in supporting our school!!

Dear Parents,

The 2021-22 school year will kick off in three short weeks and we are excited to see everyone!! We can’t wait to welcome back ALL of our Mustangs, including those who chose online learning last year.

It is hard to believe we are into our last week of school!! What an amazing year-one we won’t soon forget! Although there were clear struggles, we also grew closer to our families and students, and became a tighter knit school community! Thank you for being our partner and for your unending support.

Dear Parents,

We want to wish everyone a fantastic, safe, and healthy Spring Break. All Durango School District schools will be closed March 15-19, 2021 for Spring Break and we will resume our current instructional schedule (4 days a week in-person/Wednesdays-remote) on March 22nd. We are hoping to be able to start in-person learning on Wednesdays if transmission and positivity rates stabilize after this break.

Dear Parents,

We wanted to provide a couple of reminders for this week:

2023 Summer Bridge makes learning fun and prepares students for next year

School’s out, but Durango School District 9-R is encouraging students to work on learning through the summer – with fun events as a motivating reward. The Summer Bridge program combines free activity books with checkpoints, events, and prizes to continue learning this summer and be ready for the next grade level.

Student Service Learning Project Helps Durango Community Shelter

At the beginning of the semester, Florida Mesa Elementary School classes brainstormed a list of problems in the community that they wanted to work toward improving. As a group, students decided that they wanted to focus on helping homeless kids/families in the area.

District announces Snow Day Make-Up plan

Due to the number of Snow Day school closures this winter, Durango School District 9-R has announced a plan to make up school days in the remainder of the 2022/23 school year.

Renewals Restart in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)

Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program)? If so, here’s what you need to know: Everyone with Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) health insurance will need to renew their coverage in the coming year.

Three Schools Receive Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award

Three schools in Durango School District 9-R were recently recognized with the 2022 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award: Florida Mesa Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, and Needham Elementary School. The award recognizes schools with outstanding student growth rates. This achievement reflects the dedication to student success present in our schools.

DHS is Secure After Hoax Threat -All Durango School Students & Staff are Safe

There was a threat to Durango High School this morning. Staff and students at all of our schools are safe.

Required and Recommended Vaccines for the 23-24 School Year

Dear parents/guardians of students in Colorado kindergarten – 12th grade schools for the 2023-24 school year:

We know you’re thinking of all the things you need to do to make sure your student is ready for school. Getting vaccinated is an important part of their school readiness and keeps children from catching and spreading diseases that can make them sick and potentially disrupt in-person learning.

Durango School District Announces Hiring Bonus

Durango School District 9-R announces a hiring bonus for newly hired staff who begin an Educational Support Professional, Student Service Provider, Licensed Staff, Administrator, or Managerial Technical position with us in the time frame of January 1, 2023 to March 17, 2023.

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Calendar

District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) Meeting

Where: Florida Mesa Elementary School 216 Highway 172, Durango, CO 81303

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Oct 19

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Where: 201 E 12th St., Durango. CO

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Jun 28

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Mission

The mission of Florida Mesa Elementary, an innovative learning community, committed to integrity and educational rigor, is to inspire, and develop compassionate, open-minded inquirers, who actively contribute to a better world, by guaranteeing equitable opportunities in a safe, healthy, and diverse environment.

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