August Newsletter 2026

 

Leroy Elementary

 

August 2025

Dear Leroy Families and Community,

Welcome back to school!  We hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful summer. We are so excited to see everyone and begin a new school year! We are ready to proudly serve our Leroy community. Please read these important notes about the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 school year.  

Welcome New Staff and Staff in New Positions!

• Joe Chavez- Assistant Principal
• Simone Schweich - kinder 
• Jennifer Halac - third grade
• Gina Varela- fourth grade
• Jennifer Pitts-fifth grade
• Luisa Dutchersmith - fifth grade
• Elizabeth Riedlin - fifth grade
• Shira Spielman - Intermediate Affective Needs
• Siobhan Holland - CLDE teacher
• Tiffany Skidmore - CLDE teacher
• Stephanie Maiers - Health Aide
• Laura Malsam - Occupational Therapist

 

New and Exciting News! 

We will be welcoming you and your children back with a BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND which is the first big project provided through our Bond Project. You can find more information about all of the exciting investments to come here. Leroy was one of the first schools in the district to receive an investment through the 2024 bond. This summer, crews replaced all playground equipment at our school. The new equipment will support student development by providing safe, modern spaces for play and social interaction. The new equipment also improves accessibility options and ensures student safety. 

As part of our first day of school, we’ve planned a celebration with all students. We are so excited for you to see it and for your children to have a beautiful new playspace!

In the next several years, Leroy will see additional bond investments through projects that improve our building exterior and interior, school grounds, IT, safety and security. We’re grateful to the community for investing in our schools by passing the 2024 bond. Stay tuned for updates on future projects!

Register Now!

If you have not completed the Online Check In, please follow the link and ensure that your returning student/s are registered for this school year. The deadline for completing this is Thursday, August 7th. 

Meet and Greet

Please plan on joining us to meet your child’s teacher and bring school supplies to the Leroy Meet & Greet on Thursday, August 7th  from 3:15-5:15 pm. Students and parents will meet teachers at the outside classroom door. 

Breakfast/Lunch

Just a reminder, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch this year. Leroy students may be on campus beginning at 7:35am for breakfast. There will not be any adult supervision prior to 7:45 so please make sure your child is not unattended. The playgrounds are not open before school. 

Bell Schedule

Students may enter school at 7:35 for breakfast

The tardy bell rings at 7:55

Dismissal is 2:35 pm Monday-Friday

Website 

Our Leroy website is full of helpful and up to date information and can be found at Leroy Elementary School   To continue our commitment of clear and ongoing communication and partnership with our families, a monthly school-wide newsletter will be available electronically.  Along with this communication, our website and Facebook page also have our latest “happenings”, and other regular Leroy updates and celebrations.  

School Spiritwear

Show your Leroy school spirit!! You can buy t-shirts, hoodies, polos, headwear, backpacks, drinkware and much more at https://1stplace.sale/15978 Back to School Sale runs August 4th-September 9th. Save 25% by using code: SCHOOL25 

Go Guardian

In an effort to ensure a safe learning environment for students using web-enabled devices, the district will continue to utilize a web filtering service called GoGuardian. This service is automatically enabled any time students log into their school Google accounts, on any personal or district-issued device. Students are required to have their district-issued devices each day at school in order to access specific district programs. GoGuardian also provides teachers with optional in-class instructional and web-filtering tools, if teachers are planning to use these tools they will communicate how these tools work directly with families. 

School & District Text Messaging

Receive priority alerts on your cell phone.  Text “YES” to 67587. With this free service, you will receive text messages notifying of safety alerts or other important information impacting the Adams12 Five Star School system. 

Leroy Elementary Parent Group Interest

We are looking for Parents interested in coordinating, planning, and volunteering for family events for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Please email our Family Liaison Judy Casas at cas025881@adams12.org if you are willing to be a part of this important group this year.

Free and Reduced Benefits

All families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced benefits for the 2025-2026 school year. By applying for free and reduced benefits families receive assistance and they significantly help their child's school too. 

Here's how to Apply:

• Your child’s school can receive additional funding to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• School fees can be waived or reduced. These include athletic fees, course fees and activity and field trip fees tied to curriculum.

• Students in grades 9-12 can receive assistance with post-graduation planning, scholarships, state and national testing (including SAT, ACT, Advanced  Placement and International Baccalaureate), and post-secondary enrollment.
• Families can qualify for additional resources, such as medical, food and cash assistance.
• Families can receive support with community services, such as internet, gym memberships, passes to museums and cultural events.
• Click the link to apply. Free and Reduced Benefits - Adams 12 Five Star Schools

 

We want the beginning of this new school year to be the most successful possible for our Leroy students. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any needs or questions about the beginning of the year. It is an honor and privilege to serve your family and we look forward to continuing our work together.

 

Warm Regards,

Caitlin Caligiuri Joe Chavez

Principal      Assistant Principal

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A Message from Leroy’s New Assistant Principal…

 

Dear Leroy Families,

I hope this letter finds you and your family excited to return to Leroy Elementary or, like me, enthusiastic to join the Leroy community. My name is Joe Chavez, and I am serving as the new Assistant Principal. I am truly honored to join this community and to support all the students, dedicated staff, and engaged families who make this school so special.

I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and have been in Colorado for the last twenty-two years. I am a proud father of two sons. Jose is a graduate of Adams 12 and is beginning his second year at CU Boulder. Vicente is a Senior in the district and is beginning to plan his future. My wife, Adria, taught in Adams 12 for many years and is now a Professor of Education at CU Boulder. 

With a background in elementary education and 20 years of experience as a teacher and leader, I am dedicated  to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where all children can thrive. I believe that strong relationships between home and school are the foundation to student success, and I look forward to building those connections with each of you.

At Leroy, I will work closely with our Principal Mrs. Caligiuri, the faculty and staff, and all of you to ensure that our students are not only challenged academically but are also supported socially and emotionally. Together, we will celebrate their successes, guide them through challenges, and help them grow into confident, compassionate learners.

In the coming weeks, I look forward to meeting many of you—whether during drop-off and pick-up, at school events, or simply around the neighborhood. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to introduce yourself, share your thoughts, or just say hello.

Thank you for welcoming me into your school community. I am eager to begin this journey with you and your children, and I am committed to making this school year one of growth and collaboration.

With warm regards,
Joe Chavez
Assistant Principal
Leroy Elementary

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District News and Updates

View this month’s flyers from community organizations offering various services, activities and resources for families.

August flyers