Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

Get ready to roll! We’re thrilled to invite you to our 2nd Annual Eagle Crest Bike Fest—a fun-filled, FREE evening of biking, safety, and community connection. This is quickly becoming one of our favorite spring traditions and we hope your family can join us!

Join us on Friday, April 25th from 5:00–6:30 PM right here at Eagle Crest.

Bring a picnic blanket and dinner, and enjoy the festivities while your kids ride with friends and participate in exciting activities like:

• 🚴‍♀️ A Bike Rodeo to practice essential bike safety skills
  
  

• 🎨 A Helmet Decorating Station to add a little flair to their gear
  
  

• 🌟 A Learn to Ride Area for beginners building confidence
  
  

• …and so much more!
  
  

We’re so grateful to our amazing PTO and dedicated volunteers who have helped organize this event. We couldn’t do it without you!

To make the evening a success, we’re still looking for a few more volunteers. If you’re able to lend a hand, please consider signing up here—every little bit helps!

Check out the flyer below for more details, and mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you and your wheels there!

Warmly,
Amanda

PS- Don’t miss the St. Vrain Valley District Art Show happening this week! Swing by the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, April 15–20, to view incredible artwork from students of all grade levels across the district—including some of our very own Eagle Crest artists! You’ll see everything from ceramics and digital photography to jewelry making and mixed media. It’s a beautiful celebration of creativity—come be inspired! 🎨✨

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Since 2009, Eagle Crest has been designated a Green Star School through our partnership with EcoCycle. We integrate taking care of our planet through waste removal practices, maintaining beautiful gardens and green spaces, and understanding our impact on the world around us. If you would like to continue this learning as a family, we are excited to invite you to the 11th Annual Longmont Earth Day Celebration, taking place on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Timberline PK-8 School.

Here are some highlights you won't want to miss:

Live Performances: Enjoy a fun live performance by Jeff & Paige (10:30), an exciting My Nature Lab Show (11:45), and Bailes de mi Tierra and Grupo Folklorico Mexico Lindo (1:00)

Community Engagement: Join the Community Clean-Up in Centennial Park, bring your old clothes for the Clothing Swap and Collection, or participate in the All Ages Community Bike Ride.

Family Activities: Delight in upcycled arts and crafts projects, meet some adorable alpacas, and participate in Water Week Movement Activities.

Entertainment and Food: Enjoy some music, savor delicious bites from food trucks, and explore a variety of offerings including a Scavenger Hunt, Educational Booths, and more!

Their event schedule is packed with activities for everyone, including educational sessions, live performances, and outdoor adventures like the Waste Sorting Relay and a Community Bike Ride. Rain or shine (or snow), there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Join them at the Longmont Earth Day Celebration and be a part of something truly special!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

April 16th, 17th, 18th - CMAS Science for Grade 5

April 15th-20th - District Art Show at Boulder County Fairgrounds

April 24th - Handchime Choir Concert, 6:30pm

April 25th - Bike Safety Event, 5pm

April 28th - No School: Teacher Work Day

May 5th-9th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6th - Innovation Center STEM Night

May 7th - Late Start

May 8th - Eagle’s Can Code, K-5 Coding Celebration Event, 3:30pm-4:30pm

May 16th - PTO Book Swap

May 15th - Kindergarten-4th Grade Field Day

May 22nd - Last Day of School

May 22nd - 5th Grade Continuation, 10:00am

May 22nd - End of Year Picnic and Music Festival

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

With just over a month of school left, we have exciting things planned to finish the year strong! Help us go out with a bang, and please consider donating food or volunteering to help. These events are only possible because of our amazing families!

Are you (or a friend) the perfect fit for a PTO Executive Board Member Position? Nominations are being collected here; all are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) May 5 - 9

Eagle Crest teachers and staff make magic for our kids every day. During TAW, we want to make sure they know how Wickedly Oz-some they are! Staff will be treated to gravity-defying fizzy drinks, an Over the Rainbow BBQ, and more!

• PTO is looking for donations of food and drink and a couple of grill masters to make the BBQ a success! Click to sign up here.

• On Friday, May 9th, we encourage students and families to give staff cards, drawings, notes of gratitude, and any other token of appreciation. PTO will be sending home a coloring sheet in Thursday folders. If you’re looking for ideas, check out our Staff Interest List. (Please know that gifts are never expected, and a note of appreciation means so much to staff.)

• Want to help celebrate our staff, but are short on time? We are gratefully accepting donations to defray the costs of this special week. Donate here!

Bike Safety Fest - April 25 at 5 pm - VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!

Eagle Crest is fortunate to have Lisa Evans, cycling instructor and Eagle Crest grandma, returning to lead Eagle Crest’s second Bike Safety Fest! Bring the whole family for a fun bike skills course, helmet decorating, and fun with the community. Don’t have a helmet? PTO has new helmets to give–first come, first served. Nice Ice will be available for purchase.

• Lisa needs our help to make this event a success. Please consider signing up for a short volunteer shift; whether or not you are an avid cyclist, there is a fun job waiting for you!

Save the Dates:

• April 22 Restaurant Night Pizza Hut 1515 Main Street. 20% giveback! Want to skip the pizza and still support Eagle Crest? Donate here!

• April 25 Eagle Crest Bike Safety Fest 5 PM FREE bike course, helmet decorating, and more. Volunteers needed Nice Ice will be available for purchase.

• April 30 8:45 Coffee w/the principal, PTO annual meeting, and volunteer appreciation brunch

• May 5 - May 9 Teacher Appreciation Week There’s no place like Eagle Crest! Volunteers needed.

• May 8 Eagles Can Code 3:30 - 4:30 pm Volunteers needed.

• May 12 Chipotle Restaurant Night 4 - 8pm 25% goes to Eagle Crest PTO! Want to make your own dinner but still support Eagle Crest? Donate here!

• May 16 Book Swap Donate children’s books in good condition May 12-14.

• May 22nd End of Year Picnic and Music Festival

Helpful Links:

Follow PTO’s Facebook Page

Connect with us on Instagram

Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!

Visit the PTO Website

At Eagle Crest, we very much value the support and partnership from families as we work together to provide a thoughtful and well-rounded education in every classroom, every day. When creating classes, staff take into account the academic, social, and behavioral strengths and needs of each student as well as creating balanced classroom communities. We would like to ask families for your thoughts related to your child's strengths and needs in regards to their learning as we determine class placements for next school year. Please Note: we do not accept requests for specific teachers. Please take a few moments to complete this optional survey, which will remain open until April 20th at 4pm.

We are thrilled to share that all St. Vrain Valley students in kindergarten through 3rd grade are eligible for a $50 scholarship through the 529 Jump program! This St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation program, in partnership with the City of Longmont, is designed to help families start saving for future college expenses through a 529 College Savings Account.

By participating in the 529 Jump program, you can take advantage of compound interest and reduce the need for costly student loans. To get started, simply open a qualified 529 account at www.collegeinvest.org, then visit www.529jump.org to request your $50 scholarship. No deposit is required!

For more information, visit www.529jump.org or contact us at admin@stvrainfoundation.org.

Start saving today for a bright future!

Please join us at the Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 6th for our annual STEM Night! We'll have STEM activities, a Make and Take section, and content specific STEM events in each of our focus areas, which include: Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Digital & Virtual Design, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, and Video Production. In addition, we'll have larger outdoor STEM opportunities, the Student Design Guild, and Cardboard Carnival Games! Come to play from 4:30-6:30. Want to be a part of the Student Design Guild and / or the Carnival Games? Check out the attached flier to see how YOU can participate!

If you have a rising Kindergarten student or know a family with a child who will turn five before October 1st, now is the time to register for Kindergarten! Early registration allows us to plan effectively for teachers and resources by giving us a clearer picture of our incoming student numbers. We are also currently accepting students through open enrollment, so even if a family does not live within our immediate neighborhood, they may still apply to join our Eagle Crest community. To learn more and complete the enrollment process, visit SVVSD Enrollment. We are happy to offer Kindergarten tours—just contact the main office to schedule one. It’s always a joy to welcome new families to Eagle Crest!

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations.

Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.

While lunch charges no longer apply, we kindly urge all families to complete the Free & Reduced Fees Application. This not only benefits your family with reduced fees for things like iPad Insurance, but also supports our school in terms of funding and staffing. Remember to renew this application annually for access to various benefits.

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

If you require assistance or prefer a paper application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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.

All students can receive complimentary breakfast and lunch at school, with the only additional cost being for seconds. Families can contribute funds to their child’s account by sending cash/check or making a digital payment via RevTrak.

Eagle Crest's specials follow a three-day rotation: RED, YELLOW, PURPLE. The calendar below helps your family plan and ensure the right shoes are ready for PE activities. Reach out to your child's classroom teacher to find out their classroom's specific color rotation.

Parents and guardians who would like information to assist you with particular parenting conversations or additional support of your child, please contact our school counselor, Angie Kerbel. kerbel_angela@svvsd.org

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

Instagram: @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