CONNECT: Hooray For May 🌸🎉

Hooray for May

Welcome to our final CONNECT newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year! As we wind down and prepare to send our students off for a well-deserved break, we acknowledge that this time can be stressful for school staff and families alike. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the hard work and dedication you've poured into your school communities this year. Your unwavering commitment to your students and families has been truly inspiring!

In this issue, we look back on our events this month, highlight events to watch for come August and share valuable resources on strategies and tasks that you can implement over the summer to ensure a head start on fall. We hope you find some reprieve, rest, and relaxation to clear your heads and recharge for a new school year and we look forward to reconnecting with you in August with our first newsletter of the new school year.

Save the Dates

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CONNECT Lunch and Learn
Sept. 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual
While we know you’ll likely be neck deep in to-do’s, we hope you’ll join us for our first meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. CONNECT meetings are typically the second Thursday of the month, with the exception of the in-person workshops at the October Leadership summit and the February Annual Conference. Be on the lookout for additional meeting info and our overall CONNECT schedule of events come August.

Charter School Leadership Summit
Oct. 11 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Join us at the Colorado League of Charter Schools Leadership Summit on October 11 as we celebrate the theme of Catalysts: Supporting & Celebrating Agents of Change. We’ll bring educators, administrators, and policymakers together for a day filled with empowerment and collaboration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow leaders in the charter school community! FREE to CONNECT members. Register now.

Colorado Charter Schools Annual Conference
Feb. 27 & 28 | Denver Marriott Tech Center
Embark on a transformative educational journey at the highly anticipated 2025 Colorado Charter Schools Annual Conference: Synergy in Education. Join us for an immersive experience where innovation synergizes with inspiration, creating a dynamic environment for educators, administrators, and stakeholders alike. Register today for early bird rates.

Looking Back

Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10, 2024
In honor of Teacher Appreciation week, we celebrated thirteen exceptional educators, each of whom hit our radar as a finalist in the Colorado League of Charter Schools’ 2024 Hall of Fame. These dedicated teachers foster a love of learning in a positive environment, mentor students, collaborate with colleagues, and actively participate in their school’s community. Check out these admirable individuals and their impact on public charter school students.

CONNECT Lunch and Learn: Cut Through the Chaos with CRM
May 9 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual
An engaging last session for the 2023-2024 school year, this meeting was led by guest speakers from the Salesforce and Elevation Solutions team and highlighted the various use cases of CRM, or Constituent Relationship Management, in the K-12 space to help schools improve their recruitment, enrollment, marketing, retention, advancement, and other core initiatives. You can access the session resources under the Documents tab in our online community.

National Charter Schools Week
May 12-17, 2024
Thanks for celebrating National Charter Schools Week with us! The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools highlighted for the week the incredible impact of charter schools on students, families, and communities across the nation. We explored success stories, learned about innovative programs, and joined the conversation on social media using #CharterSchoolsWeek. Together, we celebrated the diversity, excellence, and opportunity that charter schools provide.

News & Resources

How Well Do Schools, Families Communicate? Study Sees Parent-District Disconnect
The 74 | April 29, 2024
Deane: Research in over 75 districts reveals a desire for personalization, chaotic school choice processes, lack of engagement, information overload. Read more.

School Marketing: Using Testimonials
School Webmasters
More than a monetary investment, your school is an investment of time and trust for the families you serve. So what better way to show other parents what a great school you have than to let them hear it from other parents? Read more.

Keyword Research: A Step-by-Step Guide for Schools
Truth Tree
The more intentional you are with keyword research, the better your chance of ranking higher than your competition. Read more.

School Marketing Strategies to Implement Over the Summer
Design TLC | April 4, 2023
Between rearranging school calendars and creating virtual events, to adjusting curriculum and match remote learning requirements, you’re most likely up to your elbows in prepwork for the fall. To add to the laundry list, summer is also the time to update your private school marketing strategies. Read more.

School Marketing Tasks & Tools For Summer
Mindful School Marketing | June 14, 2023
Revamp your school’s communication approach with advice and cutting-edge tools in the newest installment of Mindful School Marketing. Tune in as we delve into the art of refining your school’s marketing and communication strategies, while also enhancing the effectiveness of your efforts through strategic scheduling practices. Watch the podcast.

19 Best Social Media Analytics Tools to Empower Your Marketing in 2024
Neal Schaffer | March 30, 2024
Simply put, the right analytics tools save you time and energy. You could do all of this manually, but these tools will save you time and show you insights in real time and possibly even from the convenience of a mobile app that you might not find on your own. Read more.

Shout Outs

Caprock leads Mesa County schools in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The Daily Sentinel | May 10, 2024
Caprock Academy was recently honored as one of the best schools by Niche, a company that grades schools via a rubric and ranks them nationally. Caprock was graded the top elementary and high school in Mesa County and was in the top 18.7% of charter schools in the nation. Read more.

Peak to Peak senior chosen as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Daily Camera | May 9, 2024
Siddharth Nareddy, a senior at Lafayette’s Peak to Peak Charter School, is one of two Colorado students named as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Read more.

Best & Brightest: Teen advocate plans to practice law
Denver Gazette | April 28, 2024
Evelyn Sittner is a volunteer defense attorney. Her mentor, personal injury attorney Gordan Heuser, speaks of watching her “meticulously preparing for trials, crafting persuasive arguments, and providing compassionate representation.” Read more.

Denver charter school uses student led show to keep parents informed
9 News | April 26, 2024
The KIPP Walden Campus is home to two schools, KIPP Northeast Elementary School and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School. A Denver Public School (DPS) public charter school campus that serves students in the Green Valley Ranch and Montbello neighborhoods from pre-kindergarten through high school. Watch now.

Have any tips or resources you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].

The Stories We Tell: Get to Know the Group

Tisha Moore, Caprock Academy

Tisha is a wizard with Excel and a budding artist in Canva, flourishing in the digital realm well into the wee hours as a dedicated night owl. She dreams of pocket-sized English Bulldogs—because who wouldn’t want a mini bulldog on the go? Tacos as ice cream? She's your gal. Chips and dip isn't just a snack in her world; it's the whole meal.

Tisha has a keen nose for spring blooms but keeps a wary eye on tall bridges over water. If she could, she'd hit pause on time itself—extra handy for savoring moments or dodging deadlines. Professionally, she aims to conquer marketing and communications.

Off the clock, you'll find Tisha knee-deep in garden soil or beach sand, making the most of summer with her family and her four bulldogs. Her claim to fame? Swinging into fifth place at the Texas State Girls Golf tournament. Life with Tisha? Never dull, occasionally sandy, and full of spreadsheet magic.

Catch Tisha in our CONNECT Community or on LinkedIn.

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