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Eagle News

Week of May 23, 2022

Upcoming Events

Last Day of School/ All School Picnic
Thursday, May 26
11:15-12:15

STEP UP- Incoming 6th Grade
Monday, August 8
8:00-2:00

6th-8th Photos
Monday, August 15
(specific schedule will be sent this summer)
8:00-2:00

Meet & Greet/Supply Drop- Elementary
Monday, August 15
4:00-5:00

Kindergarten Assessment Days
August 16 & August 17

First Day of School- 1st-6th Grades
Wednesday, August 17

First Day of School- 7th & 8th Grades
Thursday, August 18

First Day of School- Kindergarten
Friday, August 19

First Day of School- Preschool
Monday, August 22
 

 

Greetings Soaring Heights Families and Friends,

As we approach the end of the school year, we wanted to take a moment and recognize all of the great activities that closed out our fantastic year of 2021-2022. Innovation night was a huge success with parents and families observing and learning about all the innovative thoughts our students and teachers bring to Soaring Heights. 

The Gifted and Talented Shakespeare Performance was enjoyed by all as students showed their dedication to the classics. Band and Orchestra played their hearts out to a packed house as part of their culmination in musical theory. Kindergarten field day had our young students taking the concepts of movement to a fun new level. 

Field days have been a huge success for Middle School and 5th grades celebrating the end of  a terrific year. Preschool field day with our youngest students enjoyed their festivities. 1st - 4th field day was a success after being rescheduled from our last snow of the spring. Our last Middle School Choir concert for the year was on Monday as melodic voices carried all our thoughts into summer.

An important step in the educational progress of our 5th grade students happened as they “continued” their lifelong learning into middle school while our 8th graders walked across the “bridge” and into high school.

The last day for students and the All School Picnic will be on Thursday, May 26th from 11:15 to 12:15.  Please check out with the classroom teacher if you choose to take your student home after the picnic.  We will have a regular school day with dismissal at 3:25.  We look forward to seeing you and sending your students off into the summer months.

It has been a pleasure working with you and your students. Thank you for your participation, support and dedication to this amazing school community. 


Have a safe and wonderful summer!  Our office will be open from 8:00-2:00 Monday-Thursday in June and reopen August 1.

 

Best Wishes,

Cyrus Weinberger, Principal
Meghan Quirk, Assistant Principal
Krystal Trinkler, Dean
Matt Romig, Dean

 

Our ALL SCHOOL End of the Year Picnic will be on May 26 from 11:15-12:15.  Families are invited to celebrate with their classes and teachers and enjoy lunch together outside on the main field.  Please bring/send a sack lunch.  We encourage families to bring and blankets or chairs.  We will have a regular school hours on the last day of school.  If your student will need a sack lunch from the school on the last day, please complete the appropriate form by Monday:

Middle School Sack Lunch Request
Elementary Sack Lunch Request
Are you moving or leaving Soaring Heights?
 
As we plan for next year, having an accurate student count is incredibly helpful to build balanced classes.  If you are moving or withdrawing your student from Soaring Heights, please complete this form.
Important End of Year Health Room Information

 
******Health Office Medication Pick up. Tuesday 5/24 – Thursday 5/26 (11 am -2:30 pm) ******

Medications must be picked up by a parent or guardian not a student.

Parents, please come to pick up any and all medications for your student that have been housed in the health office.  The health office will set up a table outside the front office for Medication Pick-up during the above times.  Health forms for the upcoming school year will be available.  Any medications, not picked up or have arrangements to be picked up, will be sent to district offices for disposal on June 1, 2022.

Project Launch Medications:  If your student is attending Project Launch (here at SHPK8), their medications will stay in the health office and will need to be picked up the last day of Project Launch Thursday, June 30th.
 
If you have any questions, please call or email:
Mary Benson (benson_mary@svvsd.org)
Jennifer Haldeman   (haldeman_jennifer@svvsd.org)
OR call 303-702-8020, Option #4.


Incoming 6th Grade Students Immunization Requirements
 

5th to 6th Grade Step-Up


Students will have the opportunity to advance and celebrate the transition to middle school through building relationships and community, creating comforts and connections, and developing familiarity with the school and environment while providing exposure to academic routines in our 5th to 6th Grade Step-Up program.  

Read More.... And sign up here.  Registration is due May 27.
Please take a moment to fill out our volunteer interest form for the 2022-2023 school year. Please email ptoboard@shpk8pto.com with any questions. We can't do all the amazing events and fundraising without our amazing volunteers!

Summer Meal Program

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Nutrition Services department will once again offer summer meals at no cost to families from June 6-30 on Monday-Thursday each week. Drive-through meal service will provide breakfast and lunch each day. Double meals will be handed out on Thursdays.

View the locations and times for the summer meal program >>
 
2022-23 Busing Request Form
 

Dear St. Vrain Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as St. Vrain Valley Schools prepares for the 2022-2023 school year. The Transportation Department is committed to continuously providing the best possible service for our students attending classes within the district. To this end, each year we require that students desiring transportation services complete an application for busing. The application window is currently available and remains open throughout the academic year. Parents and Guardians will be notified when an application has been processed and a seat has been reserved.

While we make every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible, transportation services are provided on a space-available, and first-come, first-served basis.

Please click on the link below for Step-by-Step instructions for the Bus Rider Application which also includes a link to our Bus Rider Application.  Please contact us at 303-702-7530 if you have additional questions.

https://www.svvsd.org/2022/04/22/step-by-step-guide-for-bus-rider-application-2022-2023-school-year/

Sincerely,

Lance Yoxsimer
Director of Transportation
St. Vrain Valley Schools

If you have questions, please reach out to our Health Clerk.
Phone: (303) 702-8020 OPT 4
Click Here to view St. Vrain Valley Schools Lunch Menu

We are happy to share that all student meals in SVVSD schools will once again be provided at no cost to families through June 30, 2022.

Even though meals are free, the SVVSD School Nutrition Department is asking that you (PLEASE) complete the online free and reduced lunch application this year, and here is why:

Family Benefits:
-School program fees are waived
-After-school program fees are waived
-Preschool program fees are waived
-SAT and ACT test and college application fees are reduced
-Access to community food bank services are available
-Discounts on utilities and internet service are available

School Benefits:
-Schools receive more federal dollars in their budgets
-Schools receive additional grant dollars in grants targeting school programs
-District Technology receives additional e-rate funding
-SVVSD qualifies to receive more money per student from state and
federal funding which they pass on to classroom support
-SVVSD may become eligible for funding to support more after-school
and pre-school programs

The online application can be found at   https://www.myschoolapps.com. Whether you qualify or not, please consider submitting the application for the benefit of your schools.

For menus and additional information regarding school nutrition, please visit:https://stvrainnutrition.org

Community Schools
Before & After School Care


St. Vrain’s Community Schools program provides a safe, structured and positive environment that extends school day learning and supports families in need of before- and after-school care. The program provides a balanced menu of educational, enrichment and recreational activities to promote student achievement and engagement. Our childcare program is licensed through the Colorado Department of Human Services for children ages 5-11.  For more information please contact David Zuniga, Program Manager at 303-709-3295 or zuniga_david@svvsd.org
 
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St. Vrain Valley Schools is hiring essential positions in the following departments: transportation services, before- and after-school childcare, nutrition services, custodial services, and special education paraprofessionals. St. Vrain team members are an integral part of their school and building community and serve as role models for students. Employees in essential roles enjoy strong benefit packages, flexible schedules, and paid training.

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