Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

March 28th, 2024

PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

Welcome back! This has been a wonderful week welcoming students back to our school. After a bumpy start with some cold and snowy weather, we are back on track for Spring here in beautiful southwest Longmont!

Last week, the district sent an email with information regarding our upcoming CMAS testing to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families. You can find a digital copy of this letter here. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes will be testing in the mornings of April 9th-16th (5th grade will test through April 19th). This makes on time arrival at school essential for a good start to the day!

At school, we heavily emphasize that a students' role during testing is to feel proud of themselves for their effort and hard work this year, and to feel confident that they are prepared to do their best. You can help your student best prepare for success on these assessments by encouraging them to get a restful night’s sleep, eat breakfast and bring a water bottle to school. We will be providing all CMAS students a snack this year.

If possible, please avoid scheduling any appointments that might impact these testing days. We want to minimize any extra time students will be pulled from class to complete make-up tests. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about CMAS testing.

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

DEAN OF STUDENT'S UPDATE

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Today we celebrated a very special day at Eagle Crest, Mwebaza Day! For the last two years we have been fortunate to connect with our sister school in Uganda through a video call. Students are able to share songs, dances, and ask each other questions during the call. We ended the event with a “toast” of passion fruit juice (a staple in Uganda) which our students here loved! Our connection to the Mwebaza Annex school continues throughout the year with our student club, STEM design challenges, common writing prompts, art connections, and shared blog posts through the Mwebaza Foundation. We love sharing this special global connection and working with community partners to make it happen. This work highlights how we are helping students be leaders and build a better world each day!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

April 1st - Class Picture Day

April 2nd - First Day of Spring AAA

April 3rd - Late Start Wednesday

April 3rd - Dyslexia Simulation Event, 5:30pm

April 9th, 10th, 11th - CMAS Math Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5

April 12th, 15th, 16th - CMAS ELA Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5

April 17th, 18th, 19th - CMAS Science for Grade 5

Click the image to see the PDF flyer for our upcoming Dyslexia Simulation Event.

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DYSLEXIA SIMULATION EVENT - NEXT WEEK!

Ever wondered about the daily struggles faced by dyslexic individuals? Now's your chance to step into their shoes!

We are excited to host a unique Dyslexia Simulation where participants will navigate through school-like stations, offering a firsthand experience of the challenges dyslexic students encounter with reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

This event isn't just about understanding; it's about fostering empathy and building a stronger community of support for those with dyslexia. Space is limited, so secure your spot now and embark on this enlightening journey with us! Learn more in the PDF below and sign up ASAP to reserve your spot.

PTO UPDATE

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Thank you for your participation in Tuesday’s restaurant night at QDOBA! (Final numbers are not in, but we will share on Facebook once we know the total raised!)

PTO is glad to be assisting Lisa Evans (grandma to kindergartener Daniel) in a Bike Fest at Eagle Crest Elementary School! This event will be Sunday, April 14, from 1-4 p.m. at Eagle Crest, and the whole family is invited!

Lisa, a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists, has taught all ages--4 to 65--to ride bicycles! She needs volunteers to help make this fun and instructional event a success. Please consider giving back while Lisa leads us in a wonderful afternoon of bike safety and fun. Click here to volunteer. If you know any middle or high school students needing service hours before the end of the school year, please share this opportunity!

If you have questions about the event, please contact Lisa Evans, 970-237-1773 (call, text, whatsapp) or lisa.evans09@comcast.net. Ella habla español.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

COMING UP

April 14 Bicycle Fest 1-4 p.m. FREE! Bring the family to learn new biking skills, decorate your helmet, and mingle with other Eagle Crest families. Mwebaza Club will be selling beverages as a fundraiser, and a mechanic will be on hand to check and adjust bikes.

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!

Click here for a PDF version of this Plastic Bottle Request for STEM.

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Children and adult participating in bike safety event.

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EAGLE CREST FREE BIKE SAFETY FUN FEST

Sunday, April 14, 1-4pm

Come enjoy a FREE fun afternoon of bike skills and cycling safety activities at Eagle Crest! Fun activities include:

Bike “rodeo” skills course to practice bike handling skills and rules of the road.
Learn to Ride Area including balance bikes to try. Then if you have a pedal bike, take off the training wheels and get coaching for riding with pedals!
Snazz up your helmet with reflective and fun decorations at our helmet decorating table
Mechanics will be there to check any bike (adult or kid) and make adjustments and minor repairs!

Drop in any time or come for the whole afternoon! All ages are welcome! An adult must accompany children. Bring your bike and helmet, and we will have some loaner helmets available.

We need parent volunteers to make this a success! To volunteer please go to: Eagle Crest Bike Safety Fest Volunteer Sign Up. If you have questions about the event, please contact Lisa Evans, 970-237-1773 (call, text, whatsapp) or lisa.evans09@comcast.net. Ella habla español.

SCLA KIDS NIGHT OUT

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Noche Divertida para Niños - SCLA *No tenemos un PDF*

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2024-2025 ENROLLMENT

Families can now enroll for all grade levels 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.