Dear Cougar Families,
We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break! Megan spent time in Massachusetts with her nephew and family, treated herself to desserts, read some books, and did a bit of cleaning. Robin visited family and friends in Wisconsin.
Today, our dedicated staff focused on preparing for the second semester and finalizing student report cards. Report cards will be available on January 13th through Infinite Campus. For instructions on accessing them, please see the Report Card Access Directions for Families HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Gruber, our Registrar, at 720-561-8900.
Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Do you have a child starting Kindergarten next year? Or do you know friends, family, or neighbors with a future Kindergartener? Now is the time to register! Early registration helps us plan appropriately and ensure we have the staff to welcome our new Lafayette students.
To register, please go to bvsd.org or click here
Cell Phone Policy Update
BVSD recently shared an update regarding the new board policy on cell phones and Personal Communication Devices. Please review the updated policy by clicking LINK
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter weather is in the forecast for tomorrow! In the event of a two-hour delay, students should arrive between 9:40 and 9:50. Breakfast will still be available. If temperatures drop below 20 degrees, students will be allowed inside the building upon arrival. Don’t forget to bundle up, Cougars!
Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Megan Weir, Principal and Robin Stone, Dean of Students
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
24-25 BVSD Calendar LINK
***Specials--PE, Art, and Music Rotation Schedules LINK
Please make sure your student has athletic footwear for PE weeks. No Crocs, flip flops, sandals, dress shoes, heels, wheelies, or boots please!
For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.
January 2024 (Character Trait: Courage)
6 Teacher Work Day ~ No School
7 Students Return!
7 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
7 Curious Cougar News 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
7 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 meet in Hambleton’s Room
8 Vision & Hearing Rescreen
9 Blue Sky Bridge ~ KG 8:55 to 9:50 & 3rd 9:55 to 11:45
9 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
9 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
10 Parent Coffee Chat out front at drop off
10 Angevine Middle School Goodwill Tour (band/orchestra) 1:15 to 1:45 in the Gym
10 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
13 3rd Grade Eco Cycle “Energy & The Environment”
13 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
13 Battle of the Books 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
13 Student Council Meeting 2:55 to 3:33 in Mrs. Marquez’s Room
13 First Cougar Carnival Committee Meeting 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the MPR
14 First Chess Club with Mr. Lohn 2:55 to 3:55 in the Art Room
14 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 meet in Ms. Hambleton’s Room
14 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
14 No Place for Hate 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
16 Blue Sky Bridge ~ KG 8:55 to 9:50, 3rd 9:55 to 11:45 & 5th 12:10 to 1:00
17 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
20 Martin Luther King Day ~ No School
21 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
21 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 meet in Ms. Hambletons’ Room
23 Blue Sky Bridge ~ KG 8:55 to 9:50, 3rd 9:55 to 11:45 & 5th 12:10 to 1:00
23 4th & 5th Grade Geo Bee 8:00 to 12:00 in the MPR
23 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
23 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
24 Read-A-Thon Begins!!! 1/24 ~ 2/7
24 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
27 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
27 Battle of the Books 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
28 School Assembly 2:00 to 2:50 in the Gym
28 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM meet in Ms. Hambleton’s room
28 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
28 Chess Club with Mr. Lohn 2:55 to 3:55 in the Art Room
29 Choir Club 2:55 to 3:55 in the Music Room
30 Blue Sky Bridge ~ KG 8:55 to 9:50, 3rd 9:55 to 11:45 & 12:10 to 1:00
30 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in Rooms 119 & 105B
30 PTO Meeting 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Library 5:00 to 6:30 PM
31 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM 119 & 105B
School-aged Care 2025-2026
Applications for after school care for the 2025-2026 school year will open this spring. Please check out the SAC Website: LINK
Below is the timeline for this year’s lottery:
Lottery Opens: Monday, April 7, 2025
Lottery Closes: Friday, April 25, 2025
Verification Window: Monday, April 29 – Friday, May 2, 2025
Families Notified: Friday, May 2, 2025 (responses due by May 9, 2025) .
Life-Long Learning Spring Enrichment Classes
8 Options for Spring Lifelong Learning Classes Begin the Week of January 27 at Lafayette.
Fill your student's spring with Chess, Cooking, Spanish, Sports and more! Register by January 22 for the first session.
Click to see your options:
Call (720)561-5968 or email lifelong.learning@bvsd.org with any questions.
Colorado Read Act Feedback
CDE Wants to Hear From You!
We would like to hear from parents about your child's experience with the Colorado READ Act and its observed impact.
As you may know, the Colorado READ (Reading to Ensure Academic Development) Act provides funding and a framework for improving literacy outcomes for kindergartners through third graders, particularly those with “Significant Reading Deficiencies” (SRDs) who are at risk to not read at grade level by third grade. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working with WestEd and its partners to conduct a legislatively mandated evaluation of the READ Act since March 2020.
The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential.
We are only asking you to complete the survey if your child has ever been identified as having a significant reading deficiency (SRD) and/or has ever been given a READ plan.
If you have multiple children in kindergarten through grade 3 who have been identified as having a significant reading deficiency, please complete a separate survey for each child.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this parent survey. We greatly appreciate your time and willingness to share your experience.
Please click on the link below to participate in the survey: [https://westedk12enterprise.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fOPS3CNxGFzDg2]
Counselor's Corner
Dear Families,
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well as we welcome January and all the opportunities it brings.
As we begin this new semester, I want to remind you of the importance of setting goals for the year ahead. Encourage your child to reflect on what they would like to achieve academically and personally. Together, we can help them stay focused and motivated.
BVSD is committed to the health and safety of all students during their entire academic career, as such, we are pleased to have Blue Sky Bridge join us in speaking on Thursdays: 1/9, 1/16, & 1/23, and on Friday 1/31. A brief overview of topics to be covered in these presentations include Understanding Personal Space/Boundary Setting, Consent, Healthy Relationships, and Internet safety. Parents and Guardians can learn more about student lessons, join online parent learning sessions, and find additional resources here.
Please see the letters below for grades 5, 3, and Kindergarten:
Lafayette - 2024/2025 Parent Letter 5th grade Blue Sky Bridge
Lafayette 24-25 Parent Letter 3rd grade Blue Sky Bridge
Lafayette Kindergarten 24-25 Parent Notification Letter for Blue Sky Bridge
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
Ms. Anna
Character Trait Television
Each Wednesday, announcements are shown virtually in the classroom and feature our students, their artwork, and other student talents throughout the school. Please enjoy last week’s CTTV: LINK
Parent Teacher Organization
Save the Date for our general PTO meeting on Thursday January 30th from 5-6PM. Kids are welcome and childcare will be provided. There will be an update about our fundraising efforts, details on upcoming events, and activities and ways to help. ALSO, you will get to hear from Dan Ryan from the BVSD leadership team. Do you have questions for the district? If so, present them here on this google form:
https://forms.gle/H37YBNvsdhw6ADYr6
Are you interested in helping with our Cougar Carnival? We are looking for sponsors, music, volunteer coordinators and more. The committee will be meeting on Monday January 13th at 5:00 pm at the school. Email Anna (president@cougarpto.org) for more information.
READ-A-THON is coming January 24th – February 7th. Details will be coming soon! Let’s get ready to READ!
Email: president@cougarpto.org
