Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

This has been a fun and full week here at Eagle Crest. In addition to the usual hustle and bustle of learning, we have been fortunate to have had many special events and visitors this week. On Tuesday morning a production crew from Colorado Public Radio, including education reporter Jenny Brundin (!), visited our PE classroom to interview students and staff about their experiences learning to skateboard with Square State Skate, one of our community partners.

The story is shaping up to be a great look into how skateboarding is not only a fun physical feat, but how it is accessible for everyone, and a great metaphor for life. Skateboarding teaches us to feel confident in learning at our own pace, having the perseverance/growth mindset to pick ourselves up again, finding the balance in modeling our actions after others, and thinking creatively to make our own artistic (and life) choices.

We are grateful to our PTO for sponsoring the program for our students each year and to our PE teacher, Mr. Goldsberry who is always seeking out creative ways to connect physical health and wellness in ways that are meaningful to our students.

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

This week we were able to restart our regular Library and Garage Schedules! We use this time to help facilitate more weekly collaboration time for classroom teachers. Teachers use this time to focus on student data and instruction.

Students will be visiting Mrs. Beckett in the Library or Mrs. Schwirtz in the Garage for two consecutive weeks. While visiting the Library, students will learn how to use the library, check out books, explore different genres, and develop research skills. When they visit the Garage, students will develop their leadership skills through hands-on projects focused on design thinking, technology, and coding.

​Throughout the year you can find the Library and Garage schedule on the Lunch and Color Day Schedule at the bottom of this newsletter. Here are the next few weeks:

October 3rd - October 7th:

Library: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

Garage: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

October 10th - October 21st:

Library: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Garage: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

**Even if your child is visiting Mrs. Schwirtz in the Garage for two weeks, they will still be able to return/renew/borrow library books during "Open Library" time in the mornings or with special check-out sessions with Mrs. Beckett.

We look forward to all of the books students will read and the amazing things they will get to create in the Garage with this new schedule!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

Starting on Monday, October 3rd, is our official “Count Week”.

It will be very important that your child attends school and his/her attendance is recorded. These “count” days are when the Colorado Department of Education records students’ attendance and bases funding on a per pupil count for Eagle Crest. In other words, the higher the count, the more funds from the State of Colorado will come into SVVSD and also directly to our school. Attendance is always important, and we ask that families do not schedule vacations, medical or dental appointments at this time. If your child must miss school for health reasons, please be sure to call the attendance line at 303-485-6073.

September 30th - Lost and Found Pick-Up Day

September 30th - PTO Preschool/Kindergarten Playdate at Castle Park, 3:15pm

October 4th - PTO Coffee with the Principal, 8:45am

October 6th, 10th, 12th - Family/Teacher Conferences

October 6th - 12th - Usborne Book Fair in the Library

October 14th and 17th - Conference Exchange Days - NO SCHOOL

Our Family/Teacher Conferences begin next week! We will have three nights of in-person conferences on October 6th, 10th, and 12th. We have sent a direct link to your email to sign-up. If you did not receive an email– check your SPAM folder as many have reported their emails going there.

Our Lost & Found is overflowing again! Please come claim any lost items at the front of the building TOMORROW, (Friday, September 30th) before and after school.

Any items not claimed will be donated!

This is the last weekend to order school spiritwear through Skazma. We chose to partner with Skazma because they are a local Longmont company and they have always been very generous in working with our schools here in St. Vrain. With both adult and child size clothing available, there is something for everyone! Show your school spirit everywhere you go with some new spiritwear. These items also make great holiday gifts! You can order now, and cross something off your list.

The store is entirely online and you can place orders now through Sunday, October 2nd!

https://skazmacustomapparel.itemorder.com/ Sale Code: ECE22

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Conference meal sign-ups are here! Please sign-up to purchase a meal for a staff member on Monday, October 10 (Qdoba) and Wednesday, October 12 (Jersey Mike's). These personalized meals are greatly appreciated by the staff when they meet with families those evenings.

Book Fair volunteers are needed October 6-12. Also, if you have a high school student in need of NHS volunteer hours, they can sign up too.

Join us next Tuesday, October 4th at 8:45 a.m. for our Coffee with the Principal & PTO Meeting where Principal Holden will be discussing the new R.I.S.E. behavior program. We will have a Spanish translator to interpret.

Our first Preschool and Kindergarten Family Playdate is tomorrow (Friday) from 3:15-4:15 p.m. at Castle Park 4208 Portofino Drive.

The second grade field trip vote passed unanimously last week. We raised more than $700 at the Proto's and Kona Ice fundraisers. Thank you for dining out in support of our school. Modern Market restaurant fundraiser is Thursday, October 20th all day.

Thanks,

Jenn Pensy, PTO president

Visit us online at www.EagleCrestPTO.com

The Eagle Crest Library is hosting an Usborne Book Fair during conferences. It starts Thursday, October 6th and runs through Wednesday, October 12th.

Stop by the library before school, after school and until 6:00 on conference nights (10/6, 10/10 and 10/12) to shop for books and help our library at the same time. The library will receive a portion of the proceeds and that means NEW BOOKS FOR ALL THE KIDS!

For more details about dates and times check out this flier about the Usborne Book Fair .If you are unable to attend the book fair, you can shop online here at the Eagle Crest Book Fair.

If you have any questions contact me at beckett_joan@svvsd.org. Thank you for supporting the Eagle Crest Library and making reading a part of your child's day.

Can you volunteer at the Book Fair?

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Beckett is looking for help with setting up and tearing down the book fair as well as some help with cash registers and crowd management when the book fair is open before and after school. If you are interested in helping out please sign up through the Book Fair Volunteer Form. Thanks!

Keep your child reading at home with our school wide Reading Challenge. Our school wide goal is to read 250,000 minutes before Winter Break. The challenge starts Saturday, October 1st. 20 minutes a day is all it takes. So find a comfy place to read and fall into a good book.

• Any type of reading counts - books, ebooks, MyOn, Sora and audiobooks.

• Read with your family, your pet or on your own.

• Read 20-30 minutes or more 5 days a week.

• Track number of minutes read each week.

• Every Monday by noon, submit total reading minutes at this Weekly Reading Log link.

• There will be one winner in every classroom each week. THAT’S 17 WINNERS EACH WEEK!!!

• To jump start the Reading Challenge, our first winners will be selected on Monday, October 10th and TWO READERS FROM EACH CLASS will win a FREE BOOK!

Contact Mrs. Beckett at beckett_joan@svvsd.org with any questions.

DUE FRIDAY, September 30th!!

Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.

Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on September 30th. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the entire school year.

The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. You can access the online referral process here.

Please contact Lindsey Cheney, cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org for more information.

The October Schedule is below!

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/Specials Schedule Linked Here

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.

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