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
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The Week at a Glance:
Monday (4/5): In-Person Learning Day, Autism Awareness Spirit Week: Wear your unique, fun and crazy socks
Tuesday (4/6): In-Person Learning Day, Autism Awareness Spirit Week: Wear your red, Mwebaza Chipotle fundraiser (4:00pm-8:00pm)
Wednesday (4/7): In-Person Learning Day, Autism Awareness Spirit Week: Wear your mix-match/tie-dye, rainbow colors
Thursday (4/8): In-Person Learning Day, Autism Awareness Spirit Week: Wear your favorite team jersey or Niwot spirit
Friday (4/9): Asynchronous Learning Day, Friday Support Session (K,1,2: 10:30am-12:00pm & 3,4,5: 1:00pm-2:30pm, Autism Awareness Spirit Week: Wear your comfy clothes or pajamas
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Principal Corner
Dear Niwot Elementary Families,
I hope you have all been able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful Colorado weather.
A reminder that this Friday is another Friday Support Session. If you are interested in signing up your student(s) for this please contact the front office for availability and to sign-up. We are only taking 15 students per session. This week K,1, 2 will be from 10:30am-12:00pm and 3,4,5 will be from 1:00pm-2:30pm.
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade NES families received information this week regarding CMAS testing and the modified schedule this year. Testing will take place on April 12th, 13th and 14th. 3rd and 5th graders will only be taking the Language Arts portion and 4th graders will only be taking the Math portion. Please read that email closely (information is also below) for opt-in and opt-out information.
We are excited to celebrate "Autism Acceptance Spirit Week" this week. Please see below for the complete list of spirit days that we will have each day this week.
Please let me know what questions you have and how we can support you.
Sincerely,
Nancy Pitz
Principal
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AUTISM ACCEPTANCE SPIRIT WEEK
Monday - April 5
“We are all unique” - Wear your unique, fun & crazy socks.
Autism Acceptance Tuesday - April 6
Love and acceptance can go a long way.
Wear RED to show your support and acceptance of people with autism!
Wednesday - April 7
“We all fit together/Blend together” - Wear your mix match/tie dye, rainbow colors
Thursday - April 8
“Team Up for Autism” - Wear your favorite team Jersey, or Niwot spirit
 
Friday - April 9
“Be comfortable with who you are!” Sensory Friendly Friday: People with autism often have a variety of sensory sensitivities.
Dress up today in your most COMFY CLOTHES OR PAJAMAS!
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We will be offering some Friday Support sessions beginning after Spring Break. These will take place each Friday (excluding the non-student contact day on April 30) with the goal to support your student and to provide a quiet place for students to come and do their work. Please know that these are not tutoring sessions. These sessions will take place in the library (and a classroom when both sessions are at the same time) and will be supervised by various staff members. We will max each session at 15 students, and you will sign-up your student/s and check space availability by calling the school office at 303.652.2828. The deadline to sign-up is the end of the school day on Thursday of the week you wish to attend. Please also know that we will open the sign-up at the beginning of each week for that Friday session. Please note that on our late start days (April 2 & May 7) both sessions are in the afternoon. This is also the case on our last session, May 21. All of the other Friday's will have an AM session for K,1,2 and a PM session for 3,4,5. Here is the schedule for Friday Support through the end of the school year:
April 9th:
K,1,2 -- 10:30am-12:00pm
3,4,5 -- 1:00pm-2:30pm
(max 15 students per session)
Sign-Up begins Monday, April 5
(deadline to sign-up is April 8)
April 16th:
K,1,2 -- 10:30am-12:00pm
3,4,5 -- 1:00pm-2:30pm
(max 15 students per session)
Sign-Up begins Monday, April 12
(deadline to sign-up is April 15)
April 23rd:
K,1,2 -- 10:30am-12:00pm
3,4,5 -- 1:00pm-2:30pm
(max 15 students per session)
Sign-Up begins Monday, April 19
(deadline to sign-up is April 22)
May 7: (Late Start)
K,1,2 -- 1:00pm-2:30pm
3,4,5 -- (1:00pm-2:30pm
(max 15 students per session)
Sign-Up begins Monday, May 3
(deadline to sign-up is May 6)
May 14:
K,1,2 -- 10:30am-12:00pm
3,4,5 -- 1:00pm-2:30pm
(max 15 students per session)
Sign-Up begins Monday, May 10
(deadline to sign-up is May 13)
May 21: SVVSD Innovation Mobile Lab will be at NES in the afternoon
K,1,2 -- 10:30am-12:00pm
3,4,5 -- 10:30am-12:00pm
(max 15 students per session)
Sign-Up begins Monday, May 17
(deadline to sign-up is May 20)
We hope that many families take advantage of our Friday support sessions. We are here to help!
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Important Information for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students Regarding CMAS Testing
Dear Niwot Elementary Families,
Thank you for your continued partnership in advancing academic growth for our students. As you know, April is the window for the administration of Colorado’s required state assessment. This year, we will be administering these required assessments on the following dates:
If you have any questions about how to support your student’s success during these state assessments or have concerns about your child’s participation, please feel free to contact me directly at 303-652-2828 or pitz_nancy@svvsd.org. While participation is not mandatory, it is encouraged so that we can use the data to continue to improve learning and academic support for our students.
St. Vrain Valley Schools utilizes assessment data and additional data sources to identify ways to increase student achievement. The goal is to provide rich learning opportunities that engage students and prepare them for success in the 21st century. Data collected from these state-mandated exams contribute to St. Vrain Valley Schools’ comprehensive suite of tools and programs designed to enhance student achievement, promote diversified and individualized learning opportunities, identify areas of need to support early intervention, and provide valuable data that helps inform future curriculum and instructional development.
A federal waiver was granted on March 26, 2021 creating the following optional assessments:
If you would like your student to take the optional CMAS ELA or Math test in addition to the one which is required, please contact me at pitz_nancy@svvsd.org or call 303-652-2828 by April 8, 2021 to opt them in. If you do not want them to take the optional test, you do not need to do anything.
Students who are learning remotely will have the opportunity to take the assessments in-person at the school. Whether your children come in for testing is your decision, and no negative consequences will be imposed should you choose not to send them. Please contact me directly for specific test scheduling for remote learners.
To help your student best prepare for success on these assessments, we encourage students to get a restful night’s sleep, eat breakfast, be on time, and bring a clean water bottle to school.
Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support as we continue to support the success of our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Nancy Pitz
Principal
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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an in-person (NES students/staff only) Scholastic Book Fair from April 12th - April 23rd. Students will be able to visit the book fair twice during this two-week period. A whopping 50% of sales will be received in Scholastic dollars to purchase new books for the Niwot Elementary library!
This year, instead of cash, we are requesting that families use eWallet.
A SAFE, CASHLESS WAY TO SHOP THE FAIR
Easy to set up, eWallet funds are immediately available for use at both the in-school and virtual Book Fair. Plus, family and friends can contribute too! Create an eWallet account between 03/22 - 04/23. For eWallet FAQ, click here.
Please sign up for an eWallet account below:
Niwot Elementary Book Fair
*We will also be offering an online book fair that will be running from April 7th - April 20th. We will receive 25% in rewards for online purchases.
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Our April Character Trait of the Month is KINDNESS. Thank you for taking the time to discuss and model this important trait at home with your student(s).
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Do you need some Niwot Elementary spirit wear? NES PTAC organized the remaining items from our spirit store! Go to https://www.niwotptac.com/spirit-wear-store.html to order today. The items that you order will be delivered to your student's classroom.
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April 12, 13, 14- CMAS testing for NES 3rd, 4th, 5th grades
April 16 - Friday Support Sessions
April 23 - Friday Support Sessions
April 30 - No school (non-student contact day)
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If your child is having a hard time through this transition or struggling with making friends, handling big emotions, or overcoming school challenges and you would like them to receive school counseling support please let us know by filling out this form. We are available to safely meet with kids individually and we are available to provide you support by phone or Webex video call.
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Curbside Meal Update
Beginning January 11, 2021 curbside meals will be served
Monday - Thursdays at the following locations and times:
- Altona Middle School (10:00 am - 10:45 am)
- Erie Middle School (12:15 pm - 1 pm)
- Frederick High School (10:00 am -10:45 am)
- Lyons Middle/Senior High School (10:00 am-10:45 am)
- Sunset Middle School (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Countryside Community Center, 1400 S. Collyer Street, Longmont, CO (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
- Eagle Crest Community Center, 4700 Eagle Crest Blvd, Longmont, CO (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Fridays at the following locations from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm:
(Meals for Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be offered)
- Altona Middle
- Alpine Elementary
- Burlington Elementary
- Centennial Elementary
- Erie Middle
- Frederick High
- Hygiene Elementary
- Lyons Middle/High
- Mead Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Niwot High
- Northridge Elementary
- Soaring Heights K-8
- Sunset Middle
- Thunder Valley K-8
- Timberline K-8
- Countryside Comm. Center, 1400 S. Collyer Street, Longmont, CO (serving from 11 am-12pm)
- Eagle Crest Community Center, 4700 Eagle Crest Blvd, Longmont, CO (serving from 11:00-12:30)
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