Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

February 15th, 2024

PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE

Dear Eagle Crest Families 🦅🌟,

I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news with you all. This past week, we had the privilege of hosting two special visits here at Eagle Crest that I am thrilled to tell you about. Deputy Superintendent Jackie Kapushion and our new school board member, Jocelyn Gilligan, came for a visit. They spent time touring our classrooms and exploring our facilities, gaining first hand insight into the vibrant learning environment we nurture here at Eagle Crest.

Additionally, this week, we were happy to welcome Chief Academic Officer Diane Lauer, Executive Director of Assessment Jamie Ball, and Karen Smith, our Elementary Language Arts Director. They devoted their time to observing our dedicated teachers and engaged students as they delved into our literacy curriculum in grades 1-3. They were able to see our students working in small groups, all together for whole class direct instruction, as well as some independent work time with teacher support and guidance. Their valuable observations and feedback will undoubtedly help us enhance our practices as we continuously strive for excellence.

These visits are particularly meaningful to us for two reasons. Firstly, they provide us with a fun opportunity to showcase the incredible work of our teachers and students. Secondly, they offer us feedback and insights from experts in the field, helping us to refine and improve our educational practices.

I am personally filled with pride seeing our staff hold their professions in such high esteem, embodying the spirit of lifelong learning. This commitment to growth and excellence is at the heart of public education, and we are honored to play our part in it here at Eagle Crest.

As we look forward to the long weekend, I want to express my gratitude to all of you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education. Together, we are creating a community of learners and leaders.

Wishing you all a wonderful and restful weekend ahead!

Warmly, 🌟

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

February 16th-19th - President’s Day Weekend, NO SCHOOL

February 21st - PTO Restaurant Fundraiser - Texas Roadhouse

February 28th - Pastries with the Principal & PTO Meeting, 2:30pm - Eagle Crest Library

March 1st - PTO Free Movie Night, 5:30pm

March 1st - Trimester 2 Report Cards Available in IC Parent Portal

PTO UPDATE

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 1st at 5:30 p.m. This year’s FREE family movie is Totoro! Wear PJs, take your picture in our Ghibli wonderland, and enjoy free popcorn! Details on (free) reservations coming next week.

Best,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

COMING UP

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant Night February 21st
Pastries with the Principal & PTO Meeting February 28th at 2:30 in ECES Library. Please note NEW time and place.
Free Movie Night! Friday, March 1st at Eagle Crest. Bring the whole family back to school for Totoro. Reservation details coming soon.
Free Bicycle Safety and Fun Event April 14th. More details to follow!

Action Needed

Volunteer on March 1 Our Totoro movie night is going to be so fun! If you can volunteer for an hour to stuff popcorn bags, welcome families, or take photos of kids in front of our giant Totoro, please contact Linda at community@eaglecrestpto.com

Sign-up for the PTO Newsletter.

Opt-in to the class directory.

Follow PTO’s Facebook Page

Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!

St. Vrain Valley Schools, Education Foundation, Tribute to Teachers

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LAST DAY • TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS 2024

Thank you for your support of the students and teachers in the St. Vrain Valley community.

One of our favorite events of the year is the Tribute to Teachers award celebration sponsored by St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation. We love it because it recognizes and honors our outstanding teachers for their excellence in teaching.

Please help by nominating a teacher who you believe exemplifies excellence for a Teacher of the Year Award. Visit St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation's website at https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/tribute-to-teachers/ for the nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:45 pm.

2024-2025 FALL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT

Families can now enroll for Preschool and Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year! Enrollment processes and information can be found on our district websites. Feel free to reach out to us if you need any help with the process or have any questions.

Preschool Registration Information

Kindergarten Registration Information

APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED FEES

While students will no longer be charged for lunch or breakfast, we encourage all families to complete the Free & Reduced Fees Application. This not only benefits your family but also supports our school in terms of funding, staffing, and reduced fees for activities. Remember to renew this application annually for access to various benefits.

Apply for free and reduced fees today to take advantage of these opportunities!

LUNCH MENU

You can now find the monthly Lunch Menu at LINQCONNECT. This online system allows you to filter for allergens and see the Breakfast Menu. You change between Breakfast and Lunch in the upper left hand corner.

SPECIALS COLOR DAY ROTATION

Eagle Crest's specials follow a three-day rotation: RED, YELLOW, PURPLE. Every month, a new calendar is provided, outlining the rotation. This helps your family plan and ensure the right shoes are ready for PE activities.