### [Action in Africa ](https://www.actioninafrica.com/)is bringing a slice of Uganda to the Roaring Fork community.

### From October 1 - 5, in partnership with Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Action in Africa is bringing Ugandan Musician and his Ugandan youth troupe [Dance of Hope](https://danceofhope.com/) to the Roaring Fork community. 

### From assemblies and classes at the local schools to community shows at TACAW and the District Theatre, to an after-school program where local children can learn traditional music, dance, and costume design - this is a dynamic, unique, and exciting opportunity that everyone in our community can get excited about.

### To enroll your child in the after-school program or to get tickets to any of the shows - please visit [www.actioninafrica.com/​danceofhope](http://www.actioninafrica.com/danceofhope).

###

Aspen School District

Action in Africa hosts Cultural Celebration for Youth

Aspen School District’s Preschool, The Cottage, still has slots available for children who turned 4-years-old before Oct. 1, 2023.

In addition, families of children who are 3-years-old and will turn 4-years-old by Oct. 1, 2024 can apply now for Universal Preschool Colorado for the 2023-24 school year. [Join the waitlist here.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-eWy4Tw6UZJr_Q2A9sCgLNPunTiBH5U8850a9EU21SiiV_g/viewform)

“We want more families to enroll their four-year-olds so that they can go to preschool right at the school where they will go to kindergarten,” said Leslie Bixel, ASD Cottage Director. 

Preschool is a wonderful place for children to start their educational journey, Bixel said. Universal PreK is for all families – children who are bilingual, children who are home during the day with parents and guardians and children of parents and guardians who work.

“Even if children are home with parents or guardians, they are still welcome in UPK and families might consider enrolling their children for 15 hours a week.” Bixel said. “We believe that time in preschool readies children for kindergarten – they make social and emotional connections with other children and enter kindergarten ready and confident.”

Some children can qualify for more time in preschool. Parents and guardians can take a look at the qualifying factors, Bixel said.

[Learn more about Colorado Universal PreK here.](https://upk.colorado.gov/)

The Cottage is accepting applications for 4-year-olds in Universal PreK

Friday, September 29th, 9am-10am

Sarah will be talking about the start of the year: athletics, Ex Ed, courses, the building, Safe2Tell, & school safety, plus answering any and all questions. The meeting will be recorded and posted for those who are unable to attend. [HERE](https://meet.google.com/men-szre-vqc) is the Link.

Please Join Us!

Aspen High School

Virtual Parent Coffee with AHS Principle Sarah Strassburger

College Outreach would like to invite you to the 19th annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, on ASD campus.

   At the fair, students can connect with college and career opportunities. The Colorado Western Slope College Fair welcomes students from all 82 Western Slope high schools to meet with 230+ colleges from across the country and to attend 30+ workshops in English and Spanish on helpful topics. 

(The list of attending colleges is here and the list of workshops is [here.](https://www.cwscollegeoutreach.org/2023collegelist)) 

At the last in-person College Fair, 28 percent of attending students identified as first gens or the first in their families to go to college, and 13 percent identified as “super gens” or the first in their families to complete high school. 

The fair relies on 150+ volunteers. **Please consider registering to volunteer** [here.](https://www.google.com/url?sa=D\&q=https://www.cwscollegeoutreach.org/volunteers\&ust=1695922620000000\&usg=AOvVaw3u3zJ6ODryvoHadiW2KIeH\&hl=en\&source=gmail) 

We would love to have you join us at the College Fair as we have fun launching students on their college and career journeys.

19th Annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair slated for Oct. 1

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, TACAW will host a panel discussion in the Equity Speaker Series: Building a more disability-inclusive workforce, at The Arts Campus at Willits at **6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.**

**This important discussion will benefit some AHS students.**

Read about it in the Post Independent.

[Disability-inclusive workforce discussion comes to TACAW](<http://Disability-inclusive workforce discussion comes to TACAW>)

ASD students part of disability-inclusive workforce

[Click here for virtual meeting link.](https://aspenk12-net.zoom.us/j/82106663485)

Tonight!

[Watch the first show of the new school year.](https://skierscribbler.com/12210/video/skiertv-friday-september-22nd/)

Skier TV is BACK!

If you would like to volunteer to set up and help at the Ski Swap, contact Adam Flatt, at <aflatt@aspenk12.net>.

Save the Date: Ski Swap

Aspen School District has always held the safety and security of its students, staff, and community members as paramount. ASD recently announced a significant reinforcement of its commitment to safety with the appointment of **Garrett Seddon** as the new Director of Safety and Security.

**Click here to read** [**"Six Questions with ASD's New Director of Safety & Security.**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQeQ3khBPhJBRd5IPuTryns9CS0ALqxK/view?pli=1)

Click here to [**Read more at Aspen Daily News.**](https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/new-asd-role-addresses-security-and-safety/article\_2714a56a-547f-11ee-af39-2f67416bde26.html)

[****](https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/new-asd-role-addresses-security-and-safety/article\_2714a56a-547f-11ee-af39-2f67416bde26.html)

ASD names Director of Safety & Security

**IN THE NEWS:**

Colorado mountain towns where teachers can't afford housing have a new solution: Tiny homes built by teens,

[READ THE COLORADO SUN ARTICLE HERE.](https://coloradosun.com/2023/09/15/aspen-frisco-tiny-homes-built-for-teachers/)

ASD's Tiny House Project grabs attention for creating housing options

Dear Families, Teachers, Staff, and Community Members,

September 15 is **National Concussion Awareness Day.**

Please read our newsletter for important information about concussions – what they are, prevention and recovery – and Aspen School District's Concussion Management Team and BrainSTEPS Team. 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

[Cranium Chronicles Newsletter](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xz8qfixCjDXEWL_GjFw-8Ha9Unf3wWbd/view?usp=sharing)

September 15th is National Concussion Awareness Day

They set out to raise $30,000 for Outdoor Education.

They would run, they said.

They would ask friends and family to sponsor them for every lap they ran around the high school track.

Tuesday morning, they put on their Fun Run t-shirts. They did some stretching. They did some laughing.

And then they ran for the money.

They raised more than $55,000.

They danced. They threw cartwheels.

They celebrated.

Aspen Elementary School Students Run for the Money

Aspen Flight Academy is throwing an Aviation Gala to support local students becoming pilots.

AFA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, is dedicated to nurturing the dreams of aspiring aviators from the Aspen School District and Roaring Fork School District. 

Their mission is to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to spread their wings and become certified pilots.

The Aviation Gala is from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Atlantic Aviation hangar at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.](https://supportafa.org/)

The gala promises an evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and excitement. Highlights include: special guest, Kevin LaRosa, Top Gun Maverick Cinematographer and pilot; dinner; dancing; auction and live music.

Attendees are invited to dress up and embrace the spirit of flight for "A Night In Fighter Town." Pilot costumes are encouraged.

'Top Gun Night' Aviation Gala to support local students becoming pilots

**Starting Now!**

In the Mezzanine Tuesdays during SET, Wednesdays after school, Thursdays before school. Karen, Brennan and Susanne will be available to help seniors stay on track with their college applications, essays, and supplements.

College Application Workshops

Amazing opportunities await Aspen High School Students.

### Aspen Sister Cities Student Exchange Program is accepting applications for exchanges to  Queenstown, New Zealand.

### [Click here for more information and to apply.](https://ahs.aspenk12.net/en-US/ahs-aspen-sister-cities-3c0650f0)

### **DUE Monday, October 2nd**

Aspen Sister Cities Online Applications Open

### Amazing opportunities await Aspen High School Students.

### Aspen Sister Cities Student Exchange Program is accepting applications for an exchange to Queenstown, New Zealand.

### [Click here for more information and to apply.](https://ahs.aspenk12.net/en-US/ahs-aspen-sister-cities-3c0650f0)

### **DUE Wednesday, Sept 27**

Four people are in the running for two Aspen School District Board of Education seats.

Find out who they are. [Click here.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UjPS9kfGqxKzD5HLPDW4fGGQQ6CCqOYZ7CtA4C3aoKg/edit)

ASD 2023 Board of Education race is on

Please complete [**this form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4EMOPzqyvWsdGneFci7k0g6ejoJP9ZlxSzttl40NpdMxs4A/viewform?vc=0\&c=0\&w=1\&flr=0\&usp=mail_form_link) to notify us that you intend to withdraw your child from Aspen High School at the conclusion of the school year.  Our School Registrar, Jolaine Pfeifer, will follow up to provide you with the required withdrawal form and information on how academic records will be provided to your child's next school.

**DO NOT complete this form if your child is in grade 12 and will be graduating from AHS.**  If you need to request a final transcript please reach out to Susanne Morrison in the Post-Secondary Office: smorrison@aspenk12.net

Intent to Withdraw Form

Please complete our [**2023-2024 Intent to Enroll Form**](https://forms.gle/6q4pMh1h3178HPte9) to request enrollment information.

The Aspen High School (AHS) Registrar will contact individuals intending to enroll with detailed enrollment information.

**DO NOT complete this form if your child currently attends Aspen Middle School OR Aspen High School.**

NEW STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

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2:00 for Aspen Middle School & High School

Early Release

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Professional Development Day - No School

Parent Teacher Conferences / NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Parent - Teacher Conferences - No School (for students)

Staff PD Day / NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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