Angela Lema District 51 School Board Director

Amazing community partners! Thank you Enstrom Candies!❤️

I've had several inquiries regarding the Social Studies standard forum tonight at OMMS at 5:30. Here is a small snippet of some of the state standards for 1st grade for those who could not attend. The link below will take you to all the information.
If you want to give feedback, please email me at [email protected]. Please do not hesitate to share feedback; if you want me to keep it private, just let me know in the email.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADykKgdcY-q0ZHvz_WSVcuQdy9sZ5IuAtiCbEw9UmVQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR1qrE98btxw8KwUV_8_jQCihY9Zgk3UzeMZAKgQS7MB5Tnvj9c4vShMiJM&pli=1

📜 Join us for our upcoming community forums to engage in open conversation and constructive discussion about Social Studies Standards. Your input and presence are valued as we collectively shape our educational standards.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Redlands Middle School.
Thursday, Nov. 16, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Orchard Mesa Middle School.

Did you know October is National Bullying Prevention Month? District 51 is taking this opportunity to share some ways that you can protect yourself, your students, or your friends from bullying and cyberbullying. Let's create a safe a supportive space for all, by lifting each other up and allowing each and every one of us to belong.

▶️ ▶️ Teach your students how to...
📱 Stand up to cyberbullies.
💻 Be aware of who they talk to online.
⌨️ Be aware that what they post online can impact their future.
📱 Just because you can post online, doesn't mean you should.
💻 Know the basics of media literacy.

Bullying and cyberbullying are unacceptable and comments or conduct that disparage or demonstrate hostility or aversion are not tolerated by any District 51 school.

If you or someone you know is being bullied please reach out to a trusted adult or report the incident to your school's administration.

Short notice but a very important one! Imagine wearing your hat all day for a great cause! Mr. P can’t tell you to take the hat off at lunch, or in the hallway. Sounds amazing! 1 dollar to keep Mr. P from talking!!!

Job Opportunities | City of Grand Junction, Colorado Welcome to the City of Grand Junction's application process! You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application...

Grateful for all the help and knowledge Bridget has shared with me while servicing on the board of education. She will be greatly missed! Wishing her a wonderful retirement, she certainly earned it!

The decision to consolidate schools is difficult for everyone involved. The administration has been meeting with the demographer for over a month now. They will present the recommendation and reasons to the Board at our meeting on Tuesday, February 21st.
Before making a decision, the Board will carefully consider many factors and weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks.
School consolidation is not only a local and statewide problem; it's something most states in the western United States have to confront. We want to make sure we get out in front of it.

The Board is investigating how we can help consolidate on every level; we are approaching this from every angle by asking for information from admin, transportation, and facilities.

Many have expressed concern over retaining staff, crowded schools, and school programs, and why these were schools picked over others, this will all be asked about and addressed at Tuesday's meeting.

I have outlined some information and links to the board meetings where data has been presented and a link to a FAQ sheet.
https://www.d51schools.org/about_us/creating_a_sustainable_d51

Link to BOE meeting January 17th (start at 2:17)
Link to BOE meeting February 7th (start at 37 min)

FAQ sheet

Creating a Sustainable D51 Over the past couple of months, District 51 has been engaged in various planning and budgetary discussions regarding the declining enrollment in the district due in part to the COVID-19 Pandemic and other demographic factors affecting birth rates and school populations. During a January Board meetin...

Today's Student Spotlight is no stranger in the FFA and Ag world in Fruita. Congratulations to Ryer Roberts from FMHS, nominated by his teacher McKenna Young.

Coffee and conversation with the Board of Education this month will be held at Shelledy Elementary at 9:00 a.m on Saturday.

Very exciting! If you haven't had the opportunity to drive by in a while, you will see major moves!

Monday update of the new GJHS building. Steel, RTU pads (HVAC pads) and fire hydrants highlighted here show how much is going on at the new school. So many moving parts coming together.

What is the role of a school board? Our friends from the Texas made this great video to show what a school board does within a district. Thank you to our Board of Education. https://bit.ly/3FPmoGh

All District offices and schools are closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Congratulations Mrs. Tiede for being our first Golden Apple Award for 2023! Dos Rios and D51 are honored to have you! Thank you for making a difference in your student's lives. D51 https://bit.ly/3GeKkTK

Tis' the season of giving and CashBack Credits 🎅🏼

D51 is one of our larger accounts (and one of the oldest - since the 1950's!) We provide electric service to many of the schools in our county, including Loma Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary, Thunder Mountain Elementary, Gateway School, Rim Rock Elementary, Fruita 8/9, Independence Academy Charter School and Caprock Academy. We're powering bright future's everyday! 💡

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is the largest school district on the Western Slope of Colorado and the 13th largest school district in the state. Their boundaries stretch from the Utah border to Palisade, from the Bookcliff Mountain Range down to Whitewater and Gateway. Each day, nearly 3,000 employees serve 22,000 students in 46 schools.

Thank you for being a member, Mesa County Valley School District 51 ❤️

Don't forget to sign up to receive text messages from District 51. Text YES to 67587 and then change the name in your phone to D51 Texts. This will ensure you get messages from the schools and district.

District 51 is hiring a Benefits Manager! This is a full time position as part of the D51 family! Application deadline is December 4. For more information click here: https://bit.ly/3Npd6Ei

On Monday, November 28th, 8th grade students will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from local high schools and higher education to learn about unique classes, programming, leadership experiences, Career & Technical Education, Advanced Placement, Work Based Learning, Concurrent Enrollment, PTECH, STEM, Career Center, IB, Western Colorado Community College, summer camps, and much more!

Superintendent Hill's First 100 Days Superintendent Dr. Hill speaks about his first 100 days with the Mesa County Valley School District 51, recapping everything that has been accomplished withi...

Thank you veterans for your courage, sacrifice and honor.

With snow falling lots of questions come up about delays and closures due to hazardous weather. We have updated our website with the icon below on the front page. Make sure you are also opting into texts by texting YES to 67587. https://bit.ly/2BN4Nz5

Coffee with the board this Saturday at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary at 9:00 a.m.

Want to be part of an amazing team? Well Nutrition Services is hiring and we want you to join the D51 Family! We offer benefits, paid time off, weekends, holidays and nights off, and a shoe allowance. Click here for details: https://bit.ly/3q7eQoF

Our custodial team is hiring for night custodians! Mulitple positions available. Come be part of the D51 family with weekends off, paid holidays, medical/dental and vision! Ready to apply? Click here: https://bit.ly/3BKwMw5

Just 24 hours left before the survey closes. Please take the opportunity to share your feedback on the D51 Communications Survey. http://bit.ly/D51commssurvey

Not all heroes wear capes! Happy National Custodians day to all of the D51 custodians that take care of all of us! Thank you for all you do for the D51 family!

Rain, rain, stay away!!! Come down and support!

It's homecoming week for GJHS! Come on out and support our Tigers this week! Check out all the things happening for HOCO https://gjhs.d51schools.org/
Good Luck Tigers!

I was working in NYC the week following the attack. I will never forget the feel and smell of the carnage throughout the city, the lives and families devastated by this act of terrorism. The selflessness and bravery of the first responders and all those who came to help.

I LOVED being in band and marching band! Parades, ball games….great times. Get out and support this great event.

Grand Valley Marching Band Extravaganza Sept. 13 Grand Junction, CO - The four marching bands of District 51 cordially invite the public to attend the 26th annual Grand Valley Marching Band Extravaganza Sept. 13 at Stocker Stadium. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m., and admission is free.

We cannot allow this garbage to claim even one child in our community! We must all be aware and protect. Please make sure the children are aware.

GJPD and WCDTF warn of “Rainbow Fentanyl” distribution on Western Slope

The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) and Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF) are advising the community of the existence of colorful “rainbow fentanyl” pills being distributed in Mesa County. “Rainbow fentanyl” is a new method used by drug cartels to attract children and teens to this highly addictive and potentially deadly drug. Approximately 60,000 fentanyl pills (“blues” and “rainbows”) have been seized on the Western Slope in the last two weeks. The Mesa County Coroner’s Office confirmed 12 deaths related to illicit fentanyl so far in 2022. This shows a rising trend in fentanyl deaths in Mesa County since 2019 when three related deaths were reported. The GJPD, Mesa County Sheriff's Office, and WCDTF are working with our partners at Mesa County Valley School District 51 on educating staff, students, and families, and encourages parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers of this drug.

For more information on “rainbow fentanyl” visit:
https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans

D51 leaders connect to students with Back to School Bus Tour For many students at various Mesa County schools, their introduction to their new superintendent didn’t come at a school board meeting or District 51 summer event, but rather from seeing

Such a great and inspiring 2 days!

How wonderful to participate in this fun opportunity to connect with our schools and students!