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Charles H. Hay is the first Superintendent of Englewood Schools. He is recognized for increasing enrollment to 200 students and getting the high school accredited.
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Charles Hay Elementary School opens for Kindergarten through Sixth grade students. It is named after the first superintendent of Englewood, in recognition of his contribution to education in the community.
Dr. Pauline Staats is the first principal of Charles Hay, and begins the tradition of community nights at the building. -
Educators from around the world visit Charles Hay Elementary to observe the modern educational facilities.
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In the 1960s, Swedish Hospital expands, buying out Charles Hay homeowners in the neighborhood. Families are displaced from the area.
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Kimberly Woods Apartment buildings are built in the Charles Hay neighborhood, and continue to grow. The socio-economic status of the Charles Hay student population begins to shift.
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6th grade students are moved from the elementary schools to Flood Junior High School.
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Swedish Hospital continues to expand in the 1980s, displacing more neighborhood families.
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The Marks Apartments are built in the Charles Hay neighborhood.
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Swedish Hospital continues to add more units and plazas in the 1990s, buying up more property from the Charles Hay neighborhood.
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Charles Hay teachers partner with PEBC (Public Education and Business Coalition) in order to learn about and implement the literacy workshop model.
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Dr. Dale Lumpa stays at Charles Hay, but moves back to his position as PE teacher.
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From 2005-2012: The tradition of the annual Soup Fiesta is celebrated, combining student art sales with parent and teacher-made soups. Proceeds are donated to our "sister" school in Mexico.
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Principal Chris Laney-Barnes and the district Curriculum Director support the adoption of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, as it fit with the values of the teachers.
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Spanish is chosen as the additional language taught (IB requirement). "Muzzy" DVDs are used in every classroom to teach Spanish.
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Students persuade principal Chris Laney-Barnes to adopt a school dog. A black lab mix, "Missy," is adopted from the Denver Dumb Friends League
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Charles Hay teachers end the use of the "Muzzy" Spanish DVDs and hire a certified Spanish teacher. This teacher had her own classroom and was part of the specials rotation.
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The teachers of Charles Hay revise the mission statement to reflect the ideas of inquiry and internationalism
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A large grant enables Englewood to purchase netbooks for each 5th grade student
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Charles Hay Elementary becomes Charles Hay World School, as it received its official authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization.
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A group of Charles Hay parents begin to plan a school/community garden, which will replace the old tennis courts on the Hay property.
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Principal Craig Ferguson is hired, a former International Baccalaureate Coordinator. His mother formerly taught at Charles Hay. His grandfather was an Englewood District administrator.
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With Missy retiring with the former principal, Jake comes on board as our new school dog. Jake is black pug, owned by the School Psychologist, Peggy Alway.
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The Charles Hay Garden Committee is created, comprised of parents, teachers and staff. Partnerships with Denver Urban Gardens and Slow Foods Denver are created.
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6th grade students return to Englewood elementary schools, as the new 7th-12th TEC campus is built.
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The IB Coordinator position changes from a .4 position to a full-time position
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The new annual tradition of the Harvest Festival begins, replacing the Soup Fiesta. Each classroom helps harvest produce from the garden and prepares a dish to contribute. Families are encouraged to contribute homemade garden-to-table dishes. Music and pumpkin decorating are later added to the event.
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6th graders begin to attend Keystone Science School for three days each spring, participating in an outdoor education camp connected to their science standards.
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Teachers work to again revise the mission statement, ensuring that it reflects the values and goals of the current faculty.
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The Health and Wellness Committee, comprised of Administration, teachers, and parents, plans an annual Wellness celebration, inviting community organizations to participate as well.
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In the November 2016 elections, the Englewood community voted to support issues 3D and 3E, approving a $97.5 million bond and a $1.5 million mill levy override to fund the rebuilding and long-term maintenance of all Englewood elementary schools and preschool.
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Art teacher Kate Dulaney, with the support of volunteers and parents, organize a large art event in the spring, celebrating and selling student art pieces.
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All Englewood elementary schools get a dedicated STEAM lab and instructor/coach. Students at Charles Hay have STEAM once a week for 50 minutes. STEAM teacher works with teachers to support STEAM initiatives in classrooms, as well.
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Principal Ryan Cowell is brought on, along with an Assistant Principal, Matthew Palermo
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All Englewood Schools partner with University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education, as part of a turnaround initiative.
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Charles Hay World School's state-of-the-art new building opens to students
