Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Wow, I am absolutely overjoyed with the amazing success of our recent Laps for Leadership fundraiser! Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our fantastic families, we were able to exceed our goal of $23,000 by a mile! It's hard to put into words just how grateful we are for your incredible kindness and dedication to making our school a wonderful place for our students.

With the funds raised, our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will be able to provide paraeducator support, field trips, and enrichment opportunities that will benefit all of our amazing students. Your contributions will allow us to continue offering the kind of high-quality education that sets our school apart from the rest.

But beyond the monetary support, I am thrilled that our students get to witness the incredible leadership demonstrated by their families. By participating in Laps for Leadership and donating to the cause, families and community members have shown our students what it means to be a leader and how they can make a positive difference in their community. It is such a powerful lesson to see people come together for a cause they believe in, and I know that it will inspire our students to be leaders themselves in the future.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making Laps for Leadership such a resounding success. Your generosity and kindness truly make our school a special and unique place, and we are so lucky to be a part of this community. Let's keep working together to create amazing opportunities for our students!

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

We are two weeks away from our first outdoor Music Festival! This exciting event promises to bring our community together, as each grade level will showcase several songs in one big concert. The festival will be held on the basketball court out back, providing lots of space for families to bring their chairs and blankets and enjoy the show. In addition to the concert, there will be food trucks and the Mwebaza Art Fundraiser, creating an unforgettable experience for all. We can't wait to see you there!

Here are the scheduled performance times:

• Kindergarten: 5:10 - 5:20

• 1st Grade: 5:30 - 5:40

• 2nd Grade: 5:50 - 6:00

• 3rd Grade: 6:10 - 6:20

• 4th Grade: 6:30 - 6:40

• 5th Grade: 6:50 - 7:00

*Students will meet in the Gym 10 minutes before their performance time.

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

April 27th - Handchime Choir Concert - ECES Gym, 6:30pm

April 28th - No School: Teacher Work Day

May 3rd - Late Start

May 5th - Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 9am-10am

May 8th - May 12th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 12th - First Annual Eagle Crest Music Festival

May 19th - All School Field Day

May 25th - End of Year Picnic & Last Day of School

Dear Eagle Crest Families -

WE DID IT!!! A huge THANK YOU for helping us meet our $23,000 goal for Laps for Leadership! It was fun to watch the kids participate in our big fun run at the Altona track with Ripple Effect Martial Arts leading the warm up. Thank you to all of the amazing PTO volunteers who helped organize this event! We are accepting online, cash and check donations until Friday, May 5th.

Executive Board positions and the 2023-24 PTO budget will be voted on during our last Coffee with the Principal & PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 2nd at 8:45 a.m. outside school. Online exec board nominations are due by Friday, April 28th. We will be hosting our PTO volunteer celebration at the meeting too, so please join us for some yummy treats if you've volunteered during the school year.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12. Thanks to your generous contributions to the fall gratitude fund, we will be treating our amazing ECES staff all week. Check out our list of staff favorite things if you are looking for more teacher appreciation ideas.

We are collecting Longmont Dairy milk caps at the Eagle Crest Music Festival on May 12th. We earn 5 cents per cap, which adds up to a lot! Milk caps can be turned in anytime to the bin by the front office.

Have a good week,

Jenn Pensy, PTO president

Visit us online at www.EagleCrestPTO.com

We are thrilled to announce that three of Eagle Crest's outstanding teachers, Mrs. Deb Sudbeck, Mrs. Kat Whitt, and Mrs. Deana Reid, have been selected as finalists for the St. Vrain Education Foundation's Tribute to Teachers awards. This weekend, we will be celebrating their incredible achievements and commitment to education at the foundation's annual event. While we are immensely proud of our finalists, we also recognize the hard work and dedication of all of our teachers and staff at Eagle Crest, and we look forward to honoring them during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8th to May 12th.

Monday, May 8, 2023: “It’s Going to be Okay…I Promise” – Parenting and the Myths of Certainty and Control

• 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
• Presented by Jenny Hecht, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Click here to register
• Description: It’s important to us as parents to ensure that our children feel safe and secure. However, the past three years have constantly reminded us that we cannot guarantee safety or control outcomes. Join Jenny Hecht to explore how we can free ourselves from the myths of certainty and control in a way that will benefit us and our children, and enable us to better navigate life’s uncertainties.

Lunes, 8 de mayo de 2023: "Todo va a ir bien... te lo prometo" - La paternidad y los mitos de la certeza y el control

• 5:30-7:00 p.m . en el Centro de Innovación de St. Vrain Valley Schools
• Presentado por Jenny Hecht, Trabajadora Social Clínica Licenciada
• Haga clic aquí para inscribirse
• Descripción: Para nosotros, como padres, es importante garantizar que nuestros hijos se sientan seguros y protegidos. Sin embargo, los últimos tres años nos han recordado constantemente que no podemos garantizar la seguridad ni controlar los resultados. Únete a Jenny Hecht para explorar cómo podemos liberarnos de los mitos de la certeza y el control de una manera que nos beneficiará a nosotros y a nuestros hijos, y nos permitirá navegar mejor por las incertidumbres de la vida.

Are you looking for more opportunities to run?? Consider signing up now for the Sunrise Stampede!

The first 200 St. Vrain students can register for free!

• August 12, 2023 - In-Person Race at Silver Creek High School
  • 6:45 am - Check In, Race Day Registration and Sponsor Alley Open
  • 7:45 am - 1 Mile Fun Run Registration Closes
  • 8:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
  • 8:15 am - 5K Race Day Registration Closes
  • 8:30 am - 5k Start
  • 9:30 am - Awards Ceremony

The safety of our school environments has always been a top priority in St. Vrain Valley Schools. As the district continues to invest in security upgrades, mental health resources, counselors, and other supports to ensure the well-being and success of our students, we are excited to share that a new Campus Supervisor position will be provided to all elementary schools in the district.

Currently at all middle and high schools in St. Vrain, Campus Supervisors promote safe and secure learning environments for students by providing an additional layer of facility monitoring, oversight, and communication regarding any potential risks or safety concerns. These roles also play an important part in fostering a positive building environment by building relationships with students and serving as another trusted adult in the building.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be Eagle Crest’s Campus Supervisor, a job description and application can be accessed here: https://www.applitrack.com/stvrain/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Security.

Now is the time to sign up for Community Schools programming for next year!

Our Music, PE, and Art classes are on a 3 day rotation. Every school day is either a Red, Gold, or Purple day. These colors are shared on our school lunch menu to help families plan ahead for necessary supplies like sneakers for PE.

Lunch/Color Day Schedule

We are currently accepting applications for all new students to enroll for the 2023-2034 school year! If you or someone you know is interested in joining our wonderful community at Eagle Crest, please share this information with them.

• Preschool: We are excited for the opportunities Universal Preschool will offer our community. Find additional registration information for preschool students on our website.

• Kindergarten: Students turning 5 on or before October 1st, 2023 are eligible to register for kindergarten. Register now to ensure you are included in all upcoming communication and community events about kindergarten at Eagle Crest. Find more information here on our website.

• 1st Grade through 5th Grade: We have open spots at all grade levels for the upcoming school year. New student registration can be completed here on our website.

If you have any questions about enrollment or need support completing the applications, please contact Dinah in our main office. sherwood_dinah@svvsd.org or 303-485-6073

MySchoolBucks is the website you want to access in order to add funds to your child’s account for purchasing breakfast, lunch, or milk at school. This system will send you reminders and can manage the account of multiple students. Money can also be sent to school by check or cash. Please label any checks or cash with the students first name, last name, and teacher.

If you haven’t yet, you can apply for Free & Reduced meals to see if your family qualifies for free meals. Applying for Free & Reduced lunch will help manage fees (like iPad Insurance or sports) and also helps our school receive additional funds and services. We encourage all families to complete the application.

We send almost all of our messaging in Infinite Campus through SMS text messages and emails. You can change your Contact Preferences in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Navigate to "Settings" and "Contact Preferences". In that section, you will have the opportunity to confirm the accuracy of your phone and email contacts, as well as your "Message Preferences".

Here are screenshots of our suggested Phone Settings and Email Settings.

Contact us if you need any assistance!

Email: holden_amanda@svvsd.org
Website: eces.svvsd.org
Location: 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO, USA
Phone: 303-485-6073
Facebook: facebook.com/EagleCrestES
Twitter: @EagleCrestES

Have questions about anything covered in this newsletter? Reach out via email to holden_amanda@svvsd.org or cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org.

Need support in Spanish?

Contact Natalie Boggess at: boggess_natalie@svvsd.org , 303-702-7872

OR

Fiorella Martinez at: martinez_maria@svvsd.org , 303-702-7896