Eagle Crest Family Newsletter
February 23rd, 2023
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
On Tuesday we had a visit from the Colorado Shakespeare Festival Education Outreach Program. Each year they partner with the Center for Violence Prevention at CU in order to produce a performance and student workshop that connects Shakespeare to learning about bullying prevention and response. This year our 3rd-5th graders learned about and watched a performance of The Tempest and then participated in a workshop with the actors from CSF. A very special thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this experience!
Both during and after the workshops, the actors and their coordinator were very complimentary of our students and teachers. They bring their tour from school to school, and I am very proud to share that they told me that the students at Eagle Crest were super prepared, very engaged in the discussions, and shared deep and critical thinking. When I popped into our classrooms I saw that our students were polite, thoughtful in their responses, and eager to participate. They even made connections between the content of the workshops and the RISE behaviors we have been practicing across our school.
I’m always proud of our school and our students, and this praise aligns with what we all know to be true. Eagle Crest is a special place, with incredible students and staff, and a very supportive community.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Warmly,
Amanda
Amanda Holden
Principal
Eagle Crest Elementary School
DEAN OF STUDENTS' MESSAGE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
St. Vrain Valley Schools is now offering a new program for families called St. Vrain Parent University. These monthly classes will address important topics that will support student health and well-being and build a connection between home and school. The classes will be led by experts and are free for all who attend. Spanish interpretation is available by request, as well. Below you will find information on the next two classes. You can read more about each class, register, and sign-up for the mailing list on the St. Vrain Parent University website.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Building Resilience in You, Your Child, and Your Family
6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
Presented by Dr. Shelly Mahon Executive Director of The Parent Engagement Network
Wednesday, April 4, 2023: Establishing Healthy Digital Habits
6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
Presented by Natalie Worobel, MA, LPC Owner of Natalie Worobol Counseling
All the best,
Lindsey Cheney
Dean of Students
Eagle Crest Elementary School
UPCOMING DATES
February 28th - Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar PTO Restaurant Night
March 1st - Late Start, 11:05 am Start Time
March 3rd - Trimester 2 Report Cards available in Infinite Campus
March 18th - 26th - Spring Break
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND UPDATE
We have really enjoyed welcoming volunteers back into our building this year. Family volunteers are part of the rich tradition in our community focused school, and we are thrilled to have volunteers back in a safe and supportive way.
To best serve kids and families, we are offering two more opportunities for volunteer training. This training is required for adults who would like to volunteer in our classrooms. It will be an opportunity for us to review safety protocols, confidentiality expectations, and some of the routines and procedures in place to help everything run smoothly. Please see the dates below:
Thursday, February 23rd - 6:00pm - Webex Link (password vFvtZAMi942)
Friday, February 24th - 9:00 am -ECES Library
PTO UPDATE
Dear Eagle Crest Families -
Bad Daddy's Restaurant Fundraiser - Support our school Tuesday, Feb. 28th from 4-9 p.m. 20% of sales donated when you mention Eagle Crest.
Our next Coffee with the Principal & PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 7th at 8:45 a.m. at the front of the school outside.
Thank you for reaching out to help fill our PTO open positions for next school year! We only have three more openings:
Events Liaison Co-Coordinator (Executive Board) - Serve as the lead on various event committees for the Welcome Back to School Picnic, movie nights, Laps for Leadership and additional community-building events
Yearbook - organize yearbook using an online platform
Restaurant Fundraiser - schedule a monthly local restaurant fundraiser
Since we rely solely on volunteers, if roles are not filled some programs and services will be unavailable to students and teachers next school year. Contact Katie Lancaster at ecptovolcoor@gmail.com for more info or to shadow a position.
Take care,
Jenn Pensy, PTO president
Visit us online at www.EagleCrestPTO.com
MARCH READING MADNESS
The school wide March Reading Madness Challenge starts on Wednesday, March 1st. Mrs. Beckett will once again be giving away FREE BOOKS. Help students log their reading minutes for a chance to win. Submit Total reading minutes Every Tuesday by noon via the Weekly Reading Log. There will be one winner each week in every classroom for a total of 76 FREE BOOK WINNERS in March! Twenty minutes per day is all it takes, so find a comfy place to read and spring into a good book!
Click on March Reading Madness Flyer for more details.
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
We are currently accepting applications for all new students to enroll for the 2023-2024 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
JOB OPPORTUNITY - CAMPUS SUPERVISOR POSITION
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 for one of these 26 new positions, a job description and application can be accessed here: https://www.applitrack.com/stvrain/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Security.
LUNCH MENU & COLOR DAY SCHEDULE
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.
ADD MONEY TO YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH ACCOUNT
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.
ARE YOU GETTING ALL OF OUR MESSAGES?
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!
ABOUT US
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
QUESTIONS?
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