Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

We are excited to share that our annual Laps For Leadership PTO fundraiser is just around the corner! This event not only helps support our school and its programs, but also promotes healthy living and community involvement.

The actual run will take place on Thursday, April 27th at the Altona track. The grade level running schedule is linked here. We invite all families to come out and cheer on our students as they run for a great cause.

We are currently in the process of collecting donations which can be sent in the form of cash or check in the fundraising envelopes sent home last week, or, through the Get Movin’ Fund Hub account. If you have not already done so, please register your students online for free or update their existing Get Movin' Fund Hub account. Our students will earn a water bottle sticker for their first donation of any amount, and the grade level with the highest level of fundraising participation each week will win double recess.

But that's not all! If we reach our fundraising goal of $23,000, the Kona Ice truck will visit during Field Day and provide free Kona ice for all students! In addition, I will move my office outside for the day and dye my hair pink!

I appreciate your support in making this year's Laps For Leadership PTO fundraiser a success. Let's work together to reach our goal and provide our students with the best possible educational experience.

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

I hope that you have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather! At Eagle Crest, we believe in partnering with families to provide the best education for every student in every classroom. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we recognize that each student has unique academic, social, and behavioral strengths. To create classrooms that are well-suited to the needs of all students, we are seeking your feedback regarding your child's learning and development. We welcome your input and knowledge as we consider the best placement for your child in the upcoming year. Please take a few moments to complete this optional survey, which will remain open until April 21st.

We appreciate the time and effort that you take to provide us with this important information, and we look forward to working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child's education.

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

April 10th-20th - CMAS Testing, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades

April 11th-16th - SVVSD Art Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds

April 27th - Laps for Leadership

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

May 12th - First Annual Eagle Crest Music Festival

There is only one week left to order a 2022-2023 yearbook! The yearbook is ready to be published! You can place yearbook orders here on Studio5’s website.

All orders must be submitted by: April 19th

Reserve your yearbook ASAP!

You can place yearbook orders here on the Pictavo website.

School Code: 708675

Dear Eagle Crest Families -

Only 20% of our families are registered for Laps for Leadership. If every family registers their student here and SHARES their online donation page with friends and family we can easily reach our $23,000 goal today! Cash and check donations accepted. ECES PTO funded $9,000 in field trips this year along with $15,000 for two part-time para support positions benefitting all students and staff. Submit a donation matching request to your company to help us raise more money.

View our running schedule to cheer on your student Thursday, April 27th! Sign-up to volunteer at the event.

Call for PTO Executive Board Nominations - Executive Board positions are elected annually by a simple majority vote of PTO members during the annual meeting that will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at 8:45 a.m. outside of school. Online nominations are due by Friday, April 21st for the following elected positions- President, Secretary, Treasurer and Events Liaison and Community Engagement Liaison (one-year terms).

Upcoming PTO Dates:

• Inta Juice Fundraiser - Monday, April 24th from 6-9 p.m.
• Laps for Leadership - Thursday, April 27th at the Altona track
• Coffee with the Principal & PTO Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Tuesday, May 2nd at 8:45 a.m. outside school

Have a good week,

Jenn Pensy, PTO president

Visit us online at www.EagleCrestPTO.com

The SVVSD Art Show is coming up at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. We will be showcasing some of the amazing art students are creating here at Eagle Crest and you will be able to see projects from every school across the district!

Are you interested in running or walking the BOLDERBoulder on May 29th, 2023? Eagle Crest is excited to announce that we will be forming a BB Racers Team to help students and families prepare for the big day. When you register for the race with the BB Racers, the whole family can participate in a kid-friendly community of other racers. There is special registration pricing, a special race day t-shirt, and lots of fun for racers the day of the BOLDERBoulder.

Our BB Racers Team will provide training opportunities Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 7:45-8:15 on the track behind school during our regularly scheduled 100 Mile Club running times. We will also host longer runs on 3 Saturdays before race day. If you are interested in participating please complete this form. Katy Schwirtz will reach out to you with more details soon!

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.

Here are some updates from our Eco Eagle Club!

We are participating in this Donation Drive for Children's Hospital. See this flyer for more information.

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

We can't wait for May 12th! Check out the information below:

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

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

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