Eagle Crest Family Newsletter
October 31st, 2024
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
What an exciting week it has been here at Eagle Crest! We had an incredible turnout for our annual Halloween parade, with many families joining us to celebrate. It’s always a joy to see our school traditions come to life, bringing students, teachers, and families together in such a fun and festive way. These moments allow us to enjoy the creative spirit in our community and strengthen the connections that make Eagle Crest so special.
Alongside the Halloween festivities, our amazing PTO surprised students with a Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch! Every child at Eagle Crest got to pick a pumpkin, and classrooms had a blast decorating them with paint and chalk markers as a creative, seasonal activity. This surprise treat was a reward for all the hard work our students put into Laps for Leadership!
With colder weather making its way in, please help your children stay warm and prepared by sending them with layers like hats, gloves, boots, and warm jackets. We value outdoor time in all seasons and want our students to feel comfortable while enjoying it. As belongings sometimes go missing 😋, please check out our Lost and Found cart, which we’ll display during arrival and dismissal times to help reunite items with their owners.
Wishing you a cozy and joyful Fall weekend with your loved ones!
Warmly,
Amanda
Amanda Holden
Principal
Eagle Crest Elementary School
DEAN OF STUDENTS' UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
Besides this newsletter, we also rely on Infinite Campus to communicate with families. This includes important messages about weather and “Indoor Arrival”, event reminders, or other school-wide announcements. You can check and manage your settings in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal app. These are available in both the iPhone and Google Play stores.
Accessing Your Account:
Accounts are typically associated with your email address. You can always try the "Reset Password" button or contact Dinah Sherwood (sherwood_dinah@svvsd.org) in our front office to check your account information and reset your password.
Changing Contact Preferences:
Once you have access to your account, you will navigate to "Settings" and "Contact Preferences." In that section, you will have the opportunity to confirm the accuracy of your phone and email contacts, as well as your "Message Preferences". We suggest turning on Voice and SMS. See photo below.
What types of messages are sent?:
Emergency
Used for immediate communication from the district – weather related school closures, school safety procedures related to the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
General Notification
Sent from school or district for general announcements that have no time constraint – parent teacher conference reminder, school event, Superintendent Update, etc.
Priority Notification
Sent by the school or district for time sensitive information that needs to go out in the next 24 hours – event cancellations.
Teacher
Sent by teachers – missing assignment, failing grades and general classroom information.
If you would like more detailed step-by-step directions or more information, please visit our district information page for Messenger.
Feel free to reach out to us if you need support using the Parent Portal app. This app will become an essential tool as your child moves into middle and high school. Next week, I will share more information about how to access your child's first trimester report card through the Parent Portal app.
All the best,
Lindsey Cheney
Dean of Students
Eagle Crest Elementary
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
November 6th - Late Start
November 13th - Picture Retake Day
November 13th - First Trimester Report Cards Available in IC
November 23rd-December 1st - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 4th - Late Start
December 3rd - Winter iReady Testing
December 20th-January 6th - Winter Break, No School
PTO UPDATE
Dear Eagle Crest Families,
Despite the weather, Eagle Crest students had a wonderful time at PTO’s Pop-up Pumpkin Patch! They earned it by meeting the $25,000 Laps 4 Leadership goal! Special thank you to our pre-dawn volunteers and neighborhood friends Christina, Andy, and Mike for making it a reality!
I am so grateful to our community for coming together to connect through this special event and excited for the future opportunities our efforts will provide for all our Eagle Crest students.
Sincerely,
Katie Lancaster, PTO President
Want to DOUBLE the impact of your donation? There is still time for your employer to match your donation! Check out this list of companies who match donations: bit.ly/488pK54, contact your HR department, or reach out to events@eaglecrestpto.com for help. Donations accepted through November 1.
COMING UP
11/14 QDOBA Restaurant night
Helpful Links:
Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!
Helpful Links:
BOOOOOK-TOBER KICKS OFF THE READING CHALLENGE
Keep your child reading at home with our school wide Reading Challenge. Our school wide goal is to read 250,000 minutes before Winter Break. Winners will be selected from the list of students who log their minutes each week on the Weekly Reading Log. Help your student log their minutes by Tuesday mornings for a chance to win a FREE BOOK.
To jump start the Reading Challenge, our first winners will be announced on Friday, November 8th and THREE READERS FROM EACH CLASS will win a FREE BOOK! 20 minutes a day is all it takes. So find a comfy place to read and fall into a good book.
ECO EAGLES SUPPLY REQUEST
The Eco Eagles are learning about the water cycle and we need your help. We are collecting 2 liter plastic bottles with their caps on. Please drop off any bottles and caps to the main office. Thanks so much!!
🇺🇸CALLING ALL VETERANS!🇺🇸
In honor of Veterans Day, Eagle Crest School warmly invites local veterans from our community to join us for a special moment during our morning announcements in November. We would be honored to have you lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
If you are a veteran or know someone who is, please reach out to Amanda Holden at holden_amanda@svvsd.org or call 303-485-6073 to schedule your visit. Your presence would mean the world to us as we pay tribute to your service.
FREE AND REDUCED FEES
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.
LUNCH MENU
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.
SPECIALS COLOR DAY ROTATION
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.
FAMILY SUPPORT AVAILABLE
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
ABOUT US
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
QUESTIONS?
Need support in Spanish?
Contact Natalie Boggess at: boggess_natalie@svvsd.org , 303-702-7872