Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to our entire community for the incredible support, compassion, and strength you've shown in the wake of Sheryl Miller's passing. This week has been an incredibly difficult one for all of us, but seeing the way our community has come together to support one another, our students, and our school staff has been very comforting.

In times like these, the true strength of our community shines through, and it's a testament to the bonds we share. Your kindness, empathy, and willingness to stand by one another during this time have not gone unnoticed, and I am continually humbled by the depth of caring within our community.

Wishing you all a wonderful and healing long weekend.

Warmly,

Amanda

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

As we embrace the warmth of the spring season and the final weeks of the school year here at Eagle Crest, we're reminded of the strong sense of community we share. We cherish the connections we have with each family as they arrive and leave school each day, especially as many have the opportunity to walk, bike, or scooter to school.

We'd like to remind everyone of a few important things related to the change in season and increased foot traffic at school. Firstly, we kindly ask that all families refrain from bringing pets onto school grounds during the day. This simple measure ensures the safety and comfort of everyone. Exceptions are, of course, made for service animals and police dogs, which are always welcome.

Additionally, as we navigate through the unpredictable spring weather, it's important to remember the challenge students face in keeping track of coats, sweatshirts, and extra layers. Our Lost and Found has once again filled up with these items, so we encourage everyone to stop by and claim any missing items.

Lastly, as we approach the end of the year, we remind families to secure their bikes and scooters while at school. Unfortunately, instances of items going missing have occurred in previous years, so please take a moment to lock up your bikes and scooters to ensure everything stays safe and accounted for.

Thank you for all you do to make Eagle Crest a safe and enjoyable place for every student!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

April 25th - Handchime Choir Concert, 6:30pm

April 26th - No School: Teacher Work Day

April 30th - Last day to submit OPTIONAL Classroom Placement Input Survey

May 1st - Late Start

May 1st - Julie Hedlund Author Visit

May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 13th - Eagles Can Code, K-5 Coding Celebration Event, 3:30pm-4:30pm

May 15th - Preschool Field Day

May 16th - Kindergarten - 4th Grade Field Day

May 20th - Kindergarten End of Year Celebration, 2:00pm

May 23rd - Last Day of School

May 23rd - 5th Grade Continuation, 10:00am

May 23rd - End of Year Picnic, 11:00am

May 23rd - Eagle Crest Music Festival, 11:45am

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

We and the entire Eagle Crest community mourn the loss of Sheryl Miller. My heart is with the Eagles Landing families, who knew and loved Sheryl so well. Entrusting Sheryl with the care of our children highlighted how vital and respected she was in our community. We are grateful to the Eagle Crest staff; though they lost a colleague and dear friend this week, they continue to provide stability and safety to our students as we navigate this grief together.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

ACTION NEEDED - FUNDING REQUEST VOTE!

Mrs. Robert’s has asked for funds to replace and upgrade the school’s ukuleles. Our current instruments have been enthusiastically enjoyed by grades 2-5 to the point of retirement. The music program is requesting $1500 for 25 new ukuleles and additional tuners and replacement strings. PTO has the funds available to cover this request. Click here to vote by 5 PM on Sunday, April 28th.

All unbudgeted staff funding requests over $200 are shared for an online vote. Parents and guardians of Eagle Crest students, along with ECES teachers and staff, belong to the PTO and have the ability to cast one vote for each teacher/staff request.

COMING UP

May 1st - Last day to order Little Caesars bake-at-home pizza kits. Share the link with family and friends; over 20% of proceeds go to EC PTO!

https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=cecf49ac-8f16-453a-8399-85b602a12abb&c=5

• May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week

• May 8 Texas Roadhouse restaurant fundraiser night

• May 15 Coffee with the Principal, PTO Annual Meeting, & Volunteer Brunch
  
  

Get ready for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 - 10!

On all of our behalf, the PTO will be celebrating our staff in a few different ways:

Monday: Breakfast

Tuesday: Shhhh!! It’s a surprise

Wednesday: Trail Mix Bar

Thursday: We are asking students and families to send in drawings, photos, or notes to express gratitude to our amazing staff. PTO will send home a coloring page with students next week, but we also encourage kids to DIY their display of gratitude!

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!

We're thrilled to announce that author Julie Hedlund will be joining us for an Author Visit on Wednesday, May 1st! Students in grades K-5 will have the opportunity to participate in the assemblies where Julie will be presenting her latest release, "Song After Song," which promises to whisk readers away on a lyrical journey filled with melody and magic. Julie is known for her captivating storytelling, and she has penned several notable books, including "A Troop is a Group of Monkeys" and "My Love For You is the Sun." Information on how to order Julie Hedlund's books, including "Song After Song," will be provided through Boulder Book Store in an upcoming newsletter. Stay tuned for details on how to get your hands on these captivating reads!

At Eagle Crest, we very much value the support and partnership from families as we work together to provide a thoughtful and well-rounded education in every classroom, every day. When creating classes, staff take into account the academic, social, and behavioral strengths and needs of each student as well as creating balanced classroom communities. We would like to ask families for your thoughts related to your child's strengths and needs in regards to their learning as we determine class placements for next school year. Please Note: we do not accept requests for specific teachers. Please take a few moments to complete this optional survey, which will remain open until April 30th at 4pm.

We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Eagle Crest Music Festival! To help make this new tradition a success, we could use some volunteer support throughout the event. Here is the sign-up link: bit.ly/ECESMusicVolunteer

Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Roberts

We are currently accepting applications for all new students to enroll for the 2024-2025 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, 2024 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

Want to know more about saving for college? The St. Vrain Education Foundation is hosting an informational meeting next week to help families learn more, sign-up, and claim their $50 scholarship!

On Tuesday, May 7 the Innovation Center is hosting a STEM Night for all SVVSD families and is geared toward students in preschool - 5th grade, although any age is welcome! At this event, we will have several great events for families!

• STEM Stations for children to explore- coding, building, making, creating and more

• The Mobile Lab introducing its newest program- Music Innovation

• Student Design Guild, a place for students to share and showcase their prototypes of solutions for problems they want to solve. See this flyer for details, or to participate.

• Rosie, and her new cousin, Chaco, visit from the The Butterfly Pavilion

• Activities run by IC teachers and high school students in the STEM fields of aeronautics, robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, biosciences, entrepreneurship, video production, and cybersecurity.

Are you looking for a safe and engaging K-5 summer learning experience for your child? If so, Super STEM is the answer! We’re searching for students who are risk-takers, thinkers, curious, persistent, and creative to come learn with us! Problem-solving, computational thinking, coding, robots and more! Check out the Innovation Center of SVVSD website for more information.

https://innovation.svvsd.org/programs/summer-programs/

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!

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.

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.

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