Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

With the sunshine sticking around a little longer each day, it finally feels like we’ve turned the corner into spring! As more of our students and families take advantage of the beautiful weather by walking and biking to school, it’s a great time to revisit some important safety reminders—especially during arrival and dismissal times.

Please help us keep everyone safe by following these simple but important guidelines in the Hug and Go lane:

🚗 Stay in the right lane – Let children out on the sidewalk side only to avoid them stepping into traffic.

🚗 Keep the flow moving – The Hug and Go lane is for quick drop-off and pick-up only. If you need more time or plan to walk your child in, please use the parking lot or street parking on Clover Basin.

🚶 Be alert at crosswalks – Watch for pedestrians and always follow the crossing guard’s directions.

🔒 Car safety matters – Colorado law recommends children under 13 ride in the back seat. Please ensure everyone is buckled up before driving away.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our students safe and to help our school days start and end smoothly. We appreciate your continued partnership and care for our Eagle Crest community!

Warmly,
Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

P.S.- Get ready to roll! Our 2nd Annual Eagle Crest Bike Fest is happening this Friday, April 25th from 5:00–6:30 PM right here at school. Bring a picnic blanket and dinner, and enjoy an evening of biking fun with activities like a Bike Rodeo, helmet decorating, and a Learn to Ride area for beginners. Big thanks to our PTO and volunteers for making this event possible—and if you'd like to help out, we'd love to have you!

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

As we embrace the warmth of the spring season and the final weeks of the school year here at Eagle Crest, we're reminded of the strong sense of community we share. We cherish the connections we have with each family as they arrive and leave school each day, especially as many have the opportunity to walk, bike, or scooter to school.

We'd like to remind everyone of a few important things related to the change in season and increased foot traffic at school. Firstly, we kindly ask that all families refrain from bringing pets onto school grounds during the day. This simple measure ensures the safety and comfort of everyone. Exceptions are, of course, made for service animals and police dogs, which are always welcome.

Additionally, as we navigate through the unpredictable spring weather, it's important to remember the challenge students face in keeping track of coats, sweatshirts, and extra layers. Our Lost and Found has once again filled up with these items, so we encourage everyone to stop by and claim any missing items.

Lastly, as we approach the end of the year, we remind families to secure their bikes and scooters while at school. Unfortunately, instances of items going missing have occurred in previous years, so please take a moment to lock up your bikes and scooters to ensure everything stays safe and accounted for.

Thank you for all you do to make Eagle Crest a safe and enjoyable place for every student!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

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 7th - Late Start

May 8th - Eagles 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 (see schedule and information below!)

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Please join us for this year’s last Coffee with the Principal and PTO’s Annual Meeting. Meet outside the main doors at 8:45am on Wednesday, April 30th. We will be voting on the ‘25-26 Executive Board and the ‘25-26 budget. Immediately following the meeting, we will celebrate our volunteers with coffee and pastries! If you have volunteered, donated, or cheered us on this school year, we appreciate you so much and want to celebrate you!

We are looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow at 5pm for Eagle Crest Bike Safety Fest! Lisa needs volunteers to make this event a success. Sign up here.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) May 5 - 9

• Volunteer to help!

• Donate to defray costs.

Save the Dates:

• April 25 Eagle Crest Bike Safety Fest Volunteers needed

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

• May 5 - May 9 Teacher Appreciation Week 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

Join us for an exciting afternoon of coding and creativity at our Eagles Can Code celebration on May 8th from 3:30–4:30 PM at Eagle Crest!

Students will showcase their incredible, student-centered coding projects and explore hands-on technology from the Innovation Center. Families can enjoy treats, tech fun, and even a prize drawing for students!

🔗 Want to learn more? Visit bit.ly/eaglescancode for full event details and FAQs.
Let’s celebrate a year of tech-powered learning together! 🚀🦅💻

We have had a great year in the library reading some wonderful books. Our Battle of the Books just ended and the book “Don’t Think of Tigers” was our overall winner this year. Ask your student about the book. It had everyone laughing.

And thank you for supporting the library by helping your students get into a routine of reading at home and bringing library books back to school each week. Here are a few dates to be aware of as we get closer to the end of the school year.

• Friday May 2nd - the last day to check out library books this school year. If your student is working on a project for school and needs the book a bit longer they may keep their books until the project is turned in.

• Friday, May 9th - All library books need to be returned.

• Friday, May 16th - Books not returned will be considered lost and will be posted for payment online via Infinite Campus.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at beckett_joan@svvsd.org or at (303) 485-6073 ext. 22313.

Thank you for helping get books back to the library for other students to read and enjoy!

Mrs. Beckett

From outdoor adventures and creative design to coding, aeronautics, music innovation, and more—the Innovation Center’s summer programming offers something for every interest and age group. Open to students entering grades 1–12, these hands-on experiences spark curiosity, build new skills, and create lasting memories. Programs run throughout June and July at Timberline PK-8, Westview Middle, and Frederick High.

Learn more and register today.

Join us on the last day of school, Thursday, May 22nd, for our annual Music Festival and Family Picnic! Students will perform by grade level in the gym throughout the morning, and families are invited to picnic on the school grounds anytime between 11:00 AM and 12:45 PM. Bring a blanket and lunch, and enjoy the day at your own pace—before or after your child’s performance. Full schedule and performance times are listed on our website, and recordings will be shared via Infinite Campus for those who can't attend in person. We can’t wait to celebrate the year with music, community, and fun!

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