Eagle News

Dear Parents,
 
For 3^rd-8^th grade students, we will be starting State CMAS testing on Monday.  Please make sure to get plenty of rest and begin the day with a healthy breakfast. CMAS tests will help us ensure your child is placed in the correct classes next year and provide insight into their performance as compared to the rest of the students in Colorado.  We also use this assessment information to identify trends as a school and make necessary adjustments.  Your support is appreciated.
 
We had an exciting week with several field trips to the Denver Zoo.  As part of our Innovation program, students learn about different animal adaptations and other environmental factors as part of their unit on land.  We had lots of compliments about the behavior of our students.  We had our first track meet of the season and students enjoyed a lot of success.  We are excited to host the Robotics Invitational on Saturday to help hone our teams hone their skills for Worlds and next season.  
 
For elementary parents, please take the time to complete the class placement form below if you would like to provide input about teacher assignments for next year. Remember we do not take specific teacher requests, but would like your input about the best kind of learning environment or you feel your child needs to be separated from another student.
 
It is a pleasure working with your children.  Please let us know if you need assistance or have questions.

Best wishes,

Cyrus Weinberger, Principal
Meghan Quirk, Assistant Principal
Krystal Trinkler, Dean
Rick Olsen, Dean

If you would like to provide information on your student and their learning environment for consideration in classroom placement, please take a moment to fill out our student placement survey for next year: Placement Survey This form will be open through Monday, April 24th.

We do not take requests for specific teachers; however, your input does carry significant weight and will help to ensure we find a good match for your child.  Placements are based on a variety of factors including:  student need, balanced classes, and input from parents and teachers. As we begin to place students in classes for next year, it would be helpful for you to describe the learning needs of your child.  Is there anything you would like the school to know about how your child learns or any special circumstance we should be aware of?  

Thank you for providing this information. Please call the school if you have any questions.

If your student will be attending a different school next year and you have not already notified me, please fill out this short google doc: Relocation Notice.  This will help for planning purposes, as well as, allow school records to be forwarded for your student upon receipt of a request from the new school. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Calling all writers: Join the Soaring Heights Creative Writing Club! We will meet each week to sharpen our writing skills, get inspired, share ideas, and possibly even submit work for publication. While we will always have a warm-up and the opportunity to share and get feedback, the majority of each session will be spent as independent, uninterrupted writing time. 

Who: Kids in 3rd-8th grade who love to write

When: Thursdays from 3:30-4:00, starting April 6th

Where: The library, look for Kate Nelson

Cost: $0

Bring: A writing notebook or iPad.

Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school year learning opportunities positively impact student success.

Project Launch program includes:

• Targeted literacy practice daily

• Content literacy in science and social studies

• Focused math study and exploration

• Transportation provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops

• Breakfast, lunch and snack

• Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students

• Available at no cost to families

Date & Times

Monday-Thursday, June 5 - June 29, 2022 

8:30-3:30 PM

Attendance all 16 days is critical

Registration Deadline March 31, 2023

Space is limited this year! You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program. 

Contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher, or the school office. 

St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children. By partnering with internal district departments, academic institutions, community organizations, and other agencies to equip families with additional skills, knowledge, and resources. 

Classes offered through Parent University provide resources and information in areas such as safety, life skills, academic development, and financial literacy, and will provide families with tools that they can use to encourage their children to become successful while fostering school and community engagement.

Parent University is designed to:

• Increase parental engagement and participation in schools.
• Empower parents to become effective advocates for their children.
• Strengthen home-school-community partnerships.
• Allow parents an opportunity to network with professionals and other parents.
• Help parents develop the skills needed to implement positive parenting practices.
• Equip parents with the knowledge and awareness of resources available to them.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 19, 2023: Summer Fun with SORA!

• 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
• Presented by Helen Robbins, St. Vrain Valley District Instructional Librarian
• Click here to register
• Description: Looking for fun ideas to add more reading to your summer?  Join our St. Vrain elementary media librarians, along with your child, to dig into all the options Sora has to offer.  Sora is our district ebook and audiobook library! This hands-on, interactive event will walk you through the basics such as how to search for great ebooks, download them to your child’s device and dive into a variety of fun activities connecting books to family fun such as cooking, crafting, science experiments, road trips and more!

Monday, May 8, 2023: (Date Revised) : “It’s Going to be Okay…I Promise” – Parenting and the Myths of Certainty and Control

• 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
• Presented by Jenny Hecht, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Click here to register
• Description: It’s important to us as parents to ensure that our children feel safe and secure. However, the past three years have constantly reminded us that we cannot guarantee safety or control outcomes. Join Jenny Hecht to explore how we can free ourselves from the myths of certainty and control in a way that will benefit us and our children, and enable us to better navigate life’s uncertainties.

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