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School Hours:  9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Office Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone:  303-652-2828
Principal:  Nancy Pitz
Dean of Students:  Kylea Winka
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Niwot Elementary
Niwot Elementary

Niwot Elementary

Week of April 6, 2020

Principal Corner:

Hello Niwot Families!

I miss everyone a lot and I can’t wait until we are all back together again. I miss the high-fives and seeing everyone at the crosswalk each morning. I miss seeing all of our students in the hallways, classrooms, Cougar Cafe and outside on the playground. I miss seeing our staff work their magic every day. NES is a special place and we are working hard to make sure that continues, despite it looking a bit different. As a community and district, we have been faced with an unprecedented set of circumstances. I am beyond proud of our staff, students, and parents. We are all in this together. Do not hesitate to reach out to your teachers or myself so we can support you and help solve any issues and/or difficulties that might come up along the way.

As we navigate through this together, remember that this is another opportunity to show how amazing the entire Niwot Elementary community is. "Change is an opportunity to do something amazing."

Be Safe and Be Well.  Hang in there, take care of each other and enjoy and appreciate all of the opportunities this is creating---there really are so many.

We love and miss you all! 

~~Nancy Pitz, Principal
Click here for a video message from Mrs. Pitz
An Important Message Regarding Student/Teacher Video Chat Tools

We are excited that many of our teachers have been able to connect with students through Webex and other video chat tools. However, to protect the privacy of all students and families, we ask that you refrain from posting photos, screenshots, or recordings of these classroom experiences on social media.
We miss our Niwot community!

Please watch this fun video message from the Niwot Elementary Staff 
We miss you all!
Niwot Elementary Intent to Return and Optional Parent Input for 2020-2021

Due to school closures, we are sending this form electronically. 

Please help us out by completing one form for each child please (you can select the link more than once).  We are beginning to plan for the 2020-2021 school year and this information is important as we determine staffing at each grade level. Please complete one form for each child (current PreK-4th grade students) by Friday, April 20th.
 
Teacher of the Year Finalists

I am excited to announce our three Teacher of the Year finalists, chosen by the Education Foundation for thee SVV (nominated by students, parents, staff, and community). 

Emily Soole - Preschool
Mickki Soole - Kindergarten
Kelly Bernhardt - 1st Grade

Niwot Elementary is FULL of amazing teachers...these are three among many!

Congratulations! Our students are lucky to have you!
Our character trait of the month is FAIRNESS.

This month, our character trait of the month is Fairness. Fairness is being able to play by the rules, take turns and share, being open-minded, and listening to others. Fairness is also not taking advantage of others, not blaming others carelessly, and treating all people fairly.


You can teach the importance of fairness at home by:

...playing a game and demonstrating how to be a good winner and a good loser

...listening impartially and hearing the facts before forming an opinion

...dividing a snack equally among family members

...taking turns with an activity/game

...discussing how to accept the consequences of misbehaviors

Please remind your children that  fairness does not mean everyone gets the same; fairness means everyone gets what they need.

Here are a couple of videos about Fairness you can watch with your children:
The Fairness Song and Fair 'n' square

We would love for our families to watch for examples of fairness being demonstrated in their homes throughout April. Please share these with Mrs. Pitz and students that go above and beyond in demonstrating this character trait will receive a Fairness brag tag to add to their collection!
 
April is World Autism Month, also known as Autism Acceptance Month, which is dedicated to increasing awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Autism Acceptance Month promotes acceptance and celebration of those with autism as family members, friends, classmates, co-workers, and community members making valuable contributions to our world. Autism is a natural variation of the human experience, and we can all create a world which values, includes, and celebrates all kinds of minds. In a nutshell, Autism Acceptance Month is about treating those with autism with respect and kindness, listening to what they have to say about themselves, and making everyone welcome in the world.

We will have a spirit week to celebrate Autism Awareness the week of April 13th. We invite our families to post pictures on our Niwot Elementary facebook page under each daily post that week that show how your family is celebrating!
 


ALL ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 30.

The district will continue to monitor the situation and will update parents via the DISTRICT WEBSITE.   

CLICK HERE to see the letter from District Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad.
SVVSD Digital Library

Check out the SORA website (digital library) at https://soraapp.com/welcome or download the app. You will need to select St. Vrain Valley School District and login with your child’s username and password. Your child should know his/her login information. You will be able to download ebooks and audiobooks to use at home! These are great for road trips as well! If you have any questions, please contact me at chen_andrea@svvsd.org.
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