Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

As the vibrant fall season embraces us with its colorful foliage and invigorating air, we're entering a time of exciting learning and growth at our beloved school. Our students are buzzing with enthusiasm, eager to dive into new topics, and determined to push their academic boundaries.

We can't stress enough just how crucial your child's presence in school is to their success. Each day they spend here is a precious opportunity for them to soak up knowledge and blossom. When students miss school, it becomes more challenging for them to catch up with their studies.

The great news is that research has shown a powerful connection between school attendance and student triumph. Those who consistently attend school tend to achieve higher grades, excel on tests, and have higher graduation rates. This lays a strong foundation for their future success in college and their chosen careers.

We're thrilled to share that our school has been setting an outstanding example in this regard. Our attendance percentage has consistently remained above an impressive 90.6 percent since the beginning of the year! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our families and staff to ensure every student's path to success. We even make it a fun and educational experience by sharing daily attendance numbers during our morning announcements and plotting them on a graph to celebrate our progress. Take a peek at the chart below to see our fantastic attendance journey for the first 33 days of school!

Our district’s guideline is that any absences beyond 12 will be marked as unexcused. This helps us ensure that each student maintains an attendance percentage above 93%, which is considered the minimum required for making steady progress. Rest assured, this policy is in place solely to empower all our students to reach their full potential.

We understand that there may be occasions when your child needs to miss school for valid reasons. We encourage you to have a heartfelt conversation with your child about the significance of school attendance and to collaborate with us to minimize absences whenever possible. If you find yourselves facing challenges in maintaining regular school attendance, please remember that our doors are always open to you. Feel free to reach out to me or our dedicated school counselor, Angie Kerbel. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way on your journey to success.

Warmly,

Amanda

P.S. I hope to see you at the Laps for Leadership Fundraiser Kick-off, tomorrow, after school in the bus loop. It will be fun!

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

October 9th - Superintendent Town Hall Meeting @ Silver Creek HS, 5:30pm

October 9th, 10th, 11th - Family/Teacher Conferences

October 11th - Chipotle PTO Fundraiser Night

October 13th - 16th - NO SCHOOL

Conferences are coming up on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. You can find the links to each teacher's Calendly schedule on this website on the Eagle Crest website: eces.svvsd.org/conferences

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for continuing to build new schools as our student enrollment continues to climb.

Dates and Locations:

• Monday, October 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School

Los servicios de interpretación al español estarán disponibles en cada evento.

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Thank You for Furthering the Love of Reading

Thank you for voting and for supporting Mrs. Beckett’s funding request towards new books! Eagle Crest’s annual Reading Challenge kicks off this month. With the funds you approved, the library will be able to buy $500 worth of books to reward readers! The vote was a resounding and unanimous yes!

Speaking of books, today is the first day of the Scholastic Book Fair! Mrs. Beckett needs volunteers to help make the sale a success! Most shifts are just one hour. Click here to volunteer!

See you Tomorrow at the Laps for Leadership (L4L) kick-off party!

This Friday, October 6th, come to the Laps for Leadership kick-off party after school! Every student will get a (free!) sweet treat. Enjoy the Fall weather, see friends, and ask questions about L4L. To get a sneak peek of the sweet treat, check out PTO’s Facebook page here! See you in the bus loop after school tomorrow!

Laps for Leadership is our biggest annual event and fundraiser and one in which our kids take pride! To learn more about how the money raised helps every child in the school, make a donation, or sign-up to volunteer, please visit the Laps for Leadership page here. When we hit our Goal of $23,500 this year, our entire school will have a tie-dye party to color our school t-shirts!

Take a Break from the Kitchen!

From 5-9 PM on Wednesday, October 11, Chipotle (1100 Ken Pratt Blvd.) will donate 33% of sales to Eagle Crest PTO! If ordering for pick-up, please be sure to include this code: GL3RW7Z in your online order. If going in person, simply show employees this flier. Please share with family and friends, and know that the donation from Chipotle comes at no extra cost to you!

Thank you to Crackpots!

During the month of September, Crackpots donated 10% of profits (from Eagle Crest customers) to the PTO! We are so grateful to Crackpots and to the families that supported them!

I look forward to seeing you at the L4L kick-off party tomorrow after school!

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster

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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.