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Eagle News
Week of December 13, 2021
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Upcoming Events
Winter Break
December 18- January 5
Students Return from Break
Wednesday, January 5th
Girls Basketball Game at Soaring Heights
Monday, January 10th
3:30-5:00 PM
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Greetings Soaring Heights Families,
The wind swirls around with great gusts, lifting tumble weeds into the air while freezing rain pounds the ground. Not even the artic winds of Erie can chill the warm and generous spirit of the Soaring Heights community. Thanks to our community we have supported not only our own families in need, but have included children in the Denver Metro area by donating to Precious Child with toys for the holidays. From our entire staff, we hope this same warmth fills your homes over break. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing winter break.
We had an exciting last few weeks with many amazing experiences for our students. Some highlights include: 2nd graders programing Spheros to draw snowmen, 5th graders engaging in Socratic seminar as part of a culminating event, orchestra caroling throughout the school, 6th graders interacting with OceanFirst scientists to support their design thinking challenge of how to reduce over-fishing, 21 competitive Soaring Heights robotics teams competed, our Cyber Patriots teams are currently ranked 4th, 10th, and 23rd in Colorado, 12 students were nominated to either the district honor choir or the All-State Choir, our girls basketball team is having a great season, and a successful astronomy night.
Please take a moment to read the Superintendents Update to learn more about the many wonderful programs in our district. Soaring Heights’ neuroscience focus was highlighted in the article about student wellbeing and safety.
We are incredibly thankful for our students, parents, and teachers who help make Soaring Heights such a fantastic place to learn. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the New Year on January 5.
Please let us know if you need help with anything.
Best wishes,
Cyrus Weinberger, Principal
Meghan Quirk, Assistant Principal
Krystal Trinkler, Dean of Students
Matt Romig, Dean of Students
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Congratulations to our Robotics Teams!!
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Congratulations to our Cyber Patriot Teams! After last week's competition, our teams finished 4th, 10th and 23rd in the state!
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Principal Connection
The Soaring Heights Administration invites you to join them at the Principal Connection meetings to ask questions or get clarification on all things Soaring Heights. Please join us on one of the following evenings in the Soaring Heights Library:
January 13, 4:00-5:00 PM
This is an open forum. We look forward to seeing you!
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We will be bagging up Lost and Found the week after winter break to be donated. We will have it available on January 4, 10:00-2:00 outside the front door, weather permitting, for parents to look for lost items. If the weather does not cooperate, we will have the lost and found in the gym hallway on January 4 only.
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Congratulations to our 12 SVVSD Honor Choir and 6 Colorado All-State singers! These students have been selected from hundreds of other auditionees within the district and across the state. They will attend choral festivals and be a part of concerts in January and March 2022, respectively. What an honor we look forward to you representing Soaring Heights at these prestigious events!
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Our Kindergarten Round Up is January 11, 4:30-6:45. Due to crowd size limitations, we are encouraging families to come during the following times:
January 11th 4:30-5:30 last name A-L
January 11th 5:45-6:45 last name M-Z
Please use this form to sign up.
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Open Enrollment for PK-8 begins Wednesday, December 1 at 6:00 am online only. Any new student wishing to enroll at Soaring Heights that resides outside of our attendance area must first complete the open enrollment application. If you are unsure which attendance area you reside in, you may visit the Maps & Boundaries page to view attendance areas.
Enrollment Info:
Open enrollment timeline:
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December 1 - 15, 2021: Create an account and submit your open enrollment applications online.
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January 17, 2022: Deadline to be notified via email and the family dashboard of application status.
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February 1, 2022: Deadline to accept the offer of open enrollment via the family dashboard.
You do not need to apply for open enrollment:
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If you plan to attend your attendance area school
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If you are attending Soaring Heights through open enrollment currently
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If you are registering your student for preschool
The Preschool and Kindergarten Registration window for the 2022-2023 school year is also December 1-15, 2021:
If you are interested in touring our building to learn more about Soaring Heights, please sign up for one of our tours here.
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 Save the Date!
Elementary music concerts are back this year! Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
5th Grade- Feb. 22nd, 6pm @ Erie High School
4th Grade- March 15th, 6pm @ Erie High School
3rd Grade- March 31st, 6pm @ Erie High School
2nd Grade- April 28th, 6pm @ SHPK-8
1st Grade- April 26th, 6pm @ SHPK-8
We're so excited to show off as a community again! Look for more details closer to our show times!
Thank you!
Mrs. Waskiewicz
waskiewicz_april@svvsd.org
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Erie Uplink is a charitable organization committed to supporting Erie families with resources they may need. They provide a valuable service to students and families who may need some support over long weekends and holidays. Please visit their website for more information about their services and connections and to apply for support.
Soaring Heights is partnering with Erie Uplink for Service Projects. Below is a list of how each grade level may participate in this service project:
Soaring Heights Service Projects
All items will be collected in December & January.
Final donations due January 28th.
Collection bins are located outside the library.
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Erie UpLink is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to linking Erie families with resources to fulfill their basic life needs, including connecting Erie families with opportunities to be of service to one another.
https://www.erieuplink.org
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Donation Items for Erie Uplink:
Kinder: Packaged bar soap
1st: Travel size lotion
2nd: Toothpaste
Individually packaged toothbrushes
3rd: Travel size hand sanitizer
4th: Travel size shampoo
Travel size conditioner
5th: Travel size tissues
6th: Deodorant
7th: Lip balm
8th: Travel size sunscreen
These items will be packaged to create personal care kits for families in need. Travel sizes are preferred, but full size items are also welcome!
We are an Erie-based non-profit organization that seeks loving homes for the house rabbits in our shelter, rescues house rabbits in need and supports current rabbit owners through our shop and our classes.
https://www.rmhrr.org
Donation Items for Rocky Mountain House Rabbit Rescue:
Cardboard egg cartons
Toilet paper rolls
These items will be used by volunteers to create enrichment toys for bunnies. They are then sold at their shop to support the rescue and the rabbits.
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Soaring Heights Events
We had a lot to celebrate at Soaring Heights this week----4th Grade Innovation, PTO spoiling our staff with an amazing charcuterie table, Robotics teams successes, incredible support for families in our school with the Share the Joy campaign, orchestra performances throughout the school, and of course, Santa!
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Don't Forget! Please bring your water bottles to school!
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Innovation has been off to a fantastic start! Our students have really enjoyed the quick design challenges during our introduction module! From now until fall break, we will be in our land module. Land Module PK8 Vertical Alignment & Components:
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PreK/K, 3rd, 6th: Animal Adaptations & Behaviors
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1st, 4th, 7th: Non-renewable vs. Renewable Resources, Natural Disasters, Human Stress Response System
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2nd, 5th, 8th: Plant & Human Adaptations & Behaviors, and Eco-Citizenship in our community.
Want to know more about the innovation program purpose, field trips, partnerships? Please view this presentation that explains innovation with a focus on neuroscience at Soaring Heights PK8.
Twitter:
-Check out @SHPK8innovation for weekly updates
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Keep Up with our PTO Events and Information
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If you have questions, please reach out to our Health Clerk.
Phone: (303) 702-8020 OPT 4
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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
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The Behavior Code of Conduct
The Behavior Code of Conduct will be available Monday, August 30th in Infinite Campus. While you are completing the Behavior Code of Conduct in Infinite Campus, please take this opportunity to update student contact information. Also if your living situation has changed and you need assistance, you will be able to submit the McKinney-Vento or Migrant Worker form located in Infinite Campus.
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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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Join the #StVrainStorm
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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