Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

I hope that you are having a great week and enjoying this slightly cooler weather. We are grateful to be able to provide Eagle Crest t-shirts for all students each year because we know that belonging and being a part of a strong school community sets students up for success. As you know, this year we are continuing to unite around the themes of RISE - responsibility, inclusivity, safety, and empathy in all of our classrooms and across our school. You will notice these RISE values on our t-shirts because they are central to student success. (This year our shirts are white, because we are hoping to tie-dye them in a schoolwide art project after our Laps For Leadership fundraiser. More info to come!)

We know that these RISE words live not only in the classroom, but also in the cafeteria, on the playground, in the halls, and even in the bathrooms! We have continued teaching behavior expectations that align with these words throughout the school. Each day, during the morning announcements, we read stories of students showing these RISE values throughout their day. Our hope is that every student gets recognized throughout the school year.

In addition, all Eagle Crest students have had an opportunity to learn about how to RISE with technology. Katy Schwirtz visited classrooms to present digital citizenship activities based on being Responsible and Safe when using technology. There were a lot of great questions and discussions. We encourage you to continue these conversations at home. HERE is a resource to help support this.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Warmly,

Amanda

PS- If you would like to show your school spirit and commitment to Leadership, you can own even more Eagle Crest Spiritwear (beyond the white shirt). We have only a few more days left to order on our Skazma Spirit Store! Place your orders now! https://skazmacustomapparel.itemorder.com/ Sale Code: ECE23.

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

We've got an important update about our upcoming parent-teacher conferences on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. Over the last week we have had a small technical glitch with our usual system, and we decided to switch to Calendly for conference sign-ups. You'll find the links to each teacher's Calendly schedule on this website on the Eagle Crest website: eces.svvsd.org/conferences

If you have any questions or run into any snags, don't hesitate to reach out to our school office. Thank you for your unwavering support, and get ready for some fantastic conversations during the upcoming conferences!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

September 21st - Family/Teacher Conference Sign-Up

September 25th - Wahoo’s Fish Tacos PTO Fundraiser Night, 3:00pm - Close

October 9th - Superintendent Town Hall Meeting @ Silver Creek HS, 5:30pm

October 9th, 10th, 11th - Family/Teacher Conferences

October 11th - Chipotle PTO Fundraiser Night

October 13th - 16th - No School

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Skazma for this year's school spiritwear store. From now until September 24th, you can easily shop online and grab some new Eagle Crest gear. Simply hop over to https://skazmacustomapparel.itemorder.com/ Sale Code: ECE23.

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for continuing to build new schools as our student enrollment continues to climb.

Dates and Locations:

• Monday, September 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Frederick High School

• Monday, October 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Skyline High School

• Tuesday, October 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Erie High School

• Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Mead High School

• Monday, October 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School

Los servicios de interpretación al español estarán disponibles en cada event

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

We Reached our Goal!

THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Staff Gratitude Fund. Because of you, we met and exceeded our $3,500 goal! With this money, you provide conference meals, keep the staff lounge stocked with coffee, and fund Teacher Appreciation Week activities for the entire ‘23-24 school year. We are SO grateful to the wonderful Eagle Crest community!

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos Restaurant Night Fundraiser

It’s our first restaurant night of the year!

Dine-in or take-out dinner at Wahoo’s Fish Taco (1087 S Hover St C) on Monday, September 25 from 3PM-Close. Please mention Eagle Crest and 20% of your purchase comes back to us (at no extra cost to you)!

Sign-up for the PTO Newsletter.

Opt-in to the class directory.

Visit Crackpots, Giving Back to Eagle Crest

Follow PTO on Facebook.

With Thanks,

Katie Lancaster

Donate gently used musical instruments to support St. Vrain Valley Schools' music program at the fourth annual collection drive. Drop off your contributions at the Lincoln School building on 619 Bowen St. in Longmont on September 26 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or September 29 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and receive a donation receipt. Your generosity enriches our classrooms, provides instruments for students, and enhances our district's music programming.

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Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.

Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on September 30th. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the entire school year.

The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. You can access the online referral process here.

Please contact Lindsey Cheney for more information.

This year Kids Night Out is partnering with a club at Silver Creek High School called Peace and Service for Africa. PSA raises money for the International Peace Initiative who puts the money toward kids in Maru, Kenya who are looking for higher education. With the money made from both of these, we hope to support more kids who are looking for higher education. All the profits from KNO will be put towards PSA.This project is important to us because we have seen and experienced the benefits Kids Night Out gives to children. Kids Night Out provides a great place for your child to socialize in a healthy and safe environment. They get to try new things and have multiple outlets to express themselves and have fun. Ellery and I greatly enjoyed going to Kids Night Out when we were little and are excited to run it this year. The reason why we are supporting Peace and Service for Africa is because we have both been a part of the club. The club has also helped with making friendships and connecting students with other students across the world. It’s important that everyone is given the same educational opportunities but that is not always true in some places. We want to help bridge this gap and support kids in Maru, Kenya seeking a higher education.

While students will no longer be charged for lunch or breakfast, we encourage all families to complete the Free & Reduced Fees Application. This not only benefits your family but also supports our school in terms of funding, staffing, and reduced fees for activities. Remember to renew this application annually for access to various benefits.

Apply for free and reduced fees today to take advantage of these opportunities!

You can now find the monthly Lunch Menu at LINQCONNECT. This online system allows you to filter for allergens and see the Breakfast Menu. You change between Breakfast and Lunch in the upper left hand corner.

Eagle Crest's specials follow a three-day rotation: RED, YELLOW, PURPLE. Every month, a new calendar is provided, outlining the rotation. This helps your family plan and ensure the right shoes are ready for PE activities.

Email: holden_amanda@svvsd.org
Website: eces.svvsd.org
Location: 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO, USA
Phone: 303-485-6073
Facebook: facebook.com/EagleCrestES
Twitter: @EagleCrestES

Have questions about anything covered in this newsletter? Reach out via email to holden_amanda@svvsd.org or cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org.

Need support in Spanish?

Contact Natalie Boggess at: boggess_natalie@svvsd.org , 303-702-7872