Connect With Widefield

The Family, School, and Community Partnerships (FSCP) is a preschool through 12th grade framework developed by Colorado Department of Education (CDE) to encourage all members of school and district communities to work together for student success. Connect with Widefield is committed to supporting the framework’s cornerstones of culture, relationships, opportunities, and resources. The group's purpose is to create a holistic and supportive educational ecosystem that extends beyond school boundaries. The group strives to achieve this purpose by focusing on the following guiding principles:

Improve Student Success
Build Trust and Collaboration
Strengthen Community Resources

Improve Student Success

The best way to improve student achievement is to remain engaged with your student and their teacher. Supplemental activities, reading and completing homework assignments together, and spending quality time with your student benefits the family, classroom, and beyond.

See it in Action!

See it in Action!

Build Trust and Collaboration

Attending meetings and events, responding to surveys, and participating in PTO, BAAC, and district-wide committees helps attendees to understand what is going on in the schools, the school district, and gives you a chance to share your valued insight and skills with the community.

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Get Involved

See it in Action!

Get Involved

Strengthen Community Resources

See it in Action!

Do You Need Help With...

...Heating, Monthly Bills, or Food Assistance?

If you need assistance with heating, monthly bills, or food assistance either immediately or long term there are benefits available through the Colorado Department of Human Services. It's one application that helps you qualify for assistance in programs like LEAP (the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program for heating), SNAP and food benefits, employment, cash, and disability assistance.

Apply for benefits through Peak on their website here:

Apply

...Medical Bills or Coverage?

...Housing Resources?

El Paso County has several resources available on their website for help with housing as well as other local resources. They have both Human and Housing services as well as many other links to local community resources.

Human Services

Housing Resources

TSAFV serves the communities of lower Colorado Springs, Security, Widefield, Fountain and Fort Carson. Offers a food pantry, clothing and other services weekly. See their Facebook page or call 719-382-1182 for more information.

- Family night is every Wednesday at 6pm with dinner starting at 530pm.

- Operation deploy for success every Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11am (being your CAC card).

Fountain Valley Salvation Army

Fountain Valley Salvation Army Facebook Page

...Food?

All Programs Offered

WSD3 is Hiring High School Students

The district is looking for sweepers, which is a position often filled by high school students. The sweeper position is a 3 hour 45 minute daily cleaning position after school in Widefield School District 3. Primary duties are vacuuming and emptying trash. If you are interested, or If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Widefield Human Resources office at 719-391-3015.

Joining Connect with Widefield is both rewarding and vital for our community’s projected growth. Rewarding because we are able to collaborate directly with the changemakers who take good ideas and put them into action. Vital because our self efficacy- the internal belief in your ability to impact a desired effect - is the key that motivates and maintains continuous actions. With your support, we can go far, improving the educational outcome for our children and subsequent generations.

Here are some words from our core team members:

Asia Zanders

Hello! From Asia

Hello! From Asia

My husband and I have 3 children who have been in this school district since Pre-K and 1st grade. I have witnessed the challenges and growth of our school district and am part of Connect With Widefield because I believe everyone should be afforded the opportunity to achieve success in their terms. To do that, we must come together to make it happen. I research how to improve society by considering the factors that make society what it is. Research shows that family involvement in the education process impacts the outcome of the student. Because children reflect their environment, involving the community and the resources they offer increases community resilience and support while improving the well-being of families. Each of us has a skill necessary to make this happen. Lets continue this endeavor for our children and future generations.

- Asia Zanders

Carlos Lopez

Hello! From Carlos

Hello! From Carlos

Christine Garcia

Hello! From Christine

Hello! From Christine

I'm thrilled to be part of Connect With Widefield, which is dedicated to empowering our community and enriching the lives of our students. Having raised my family here, Widefield is close to my heart. It is deeply meaningful to contribute to the well-being of families here because we're forging a supportive network, fostering collaboration, and planning on providing essential resources to promote the health and prosperity of all members. I urge others to join us in this collective effort to cultivate a stronger, more interconnected community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Let's unite to create a lasting, positive impact for generations to come. As a member of Connect with Widefield, I'm proud to listen and respond to the needs of our community and district, working together as one team to make a difference.

- Christine Garcia

Lisa Mawson

Hello! From Lisa

Hello! From Lisa

My name is Lisa Mawson, I have three daughters, married to my husband for 22 years and moved here in 2022. We were welcomed with open arms in Widefield, and I want to continue to inspire this kind of tradition and community involvement in our district and surrounding areas by inspiring others to join our mission. This holistic approach to raising and educating children goes beyond the classroom walls and kitchen table. Everyone has a skill, hobby, or idea to offer our community and together we can create a space where everyone feels invested in the future of our children, locally and beyond.

- Lisa Mawson

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Newsletters will be released quarterly

Newsletters

Quarter 3 Newsletter | Issue 1 | March 2024
Quarter 4 Newsletter | Issue 2 | April 2024

Quarter 3 Newsletter | Issue 1 | March 2024

Quarter 4 Newsletter | Issue 2 | April 2024

We want you to join us in this effort to make our children’s learning experience more meaningful and to have the lasting effects for our community and beyond.

- The Connect With Widefield Core Committee

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