Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

I am excited to share with you some of the amazing extracurricular offerings that we have at Eagle Crest Elementary School. We believe in both focusing on traditional academics and extending learning in meaningful ways. Our extracurricular activities provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build relationships with their peers and teachers.

Here is a brief overview of some of our current extracurricular offerings:

• AAA (Academic Achievement Academy): Grades 1-5, literacy focus

• VEX IQ Competitive Robotics: Grades 4-5 (application required)

• Art Club: Grades 3-5, Fabulous Fibers

• Diamond Art with Mrs. Kerbel: Grades 2-5

• 100 Mile Club: Morning running for health and well-being, grades K-5

• Mwebaza Club: Partnering with our sister school in Uganda, grades 3-5

• Eco Eagles: Environmental advocacy, grades 4-5

• Handchime Choir: Grades 4-5, the only handchime choir in the district

• Equations: Grades 3-5 mathematical problem-solving club (coming soon)

We are proud to have a variety of extracurricular offerings that are open to students throughout our school, regardless of their skill level or experience. We encourage all students to get involved in an extracurricular activity that interests them. It's a great way for them to learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Did you know?

• Students who participate in extracurricular activities are more likely to have higher academic achievement, better attendance, and fewer disciplinary issues.

• Extracurricular activities can also help students develop important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

• In addition to the benefits to individual students, extracurricular activities can also help to create a more vibrant and supportive school community.

If you have any questions about our extracurricular offerings, please do not hesitate to contact me or your child's teacher.

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Has your child lost something at school already this year? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! Our Lost and Found Cart is especially full right now, as we've been experiencing cooler mornings and hot afternoons. Students are shedding their jackets and sweaters by midday, and it's easy to forget these items.

Please stop by the Lost and Found Cart tomorrow (Friday) before or after school to see if your child's missing item is there. It will be located in front of the school.

We're always happy to help reunite families with their lost belongings. Feel free to stop by the front office anytime before or after school to come and check the cart.

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

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

Conferences are coming up on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. You can 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!

Thursday, October 5 - Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Eagle Crest Library next week! It starts Thursday, October 5th and runs through Tuesday, October 10th.

Stop by the library before school, after school and until 7:00 on conference nights (10/9 and 10/10) to shop for books and help our library at the same time. The library will receive a portion of the proceeds and that means NEW BOOKS FOR ALL THE KIDS!

Check your child's Thursday folders for more details. Or check out this flyer about the Scholastic Book Fair. If you are unable to attend the book fair, you can shop online here at the Eagle Crest Online Book Fair starting October 5th.

If you have any questions contact me at beckett_joan@svvsd.org. Thank you for supporting the Eagle Crest Library and making reading a part of your child's day.

Mrs. Beckett

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,

Thank you, Wahoo’s!

We are grateful to Wahoo’s Fish Tacos for generously donating a percentage of Monday evening’s profits to Eagle Crest PTO! We appreciate the support of our school and really love any excuse to eat tacos! And thank you to all the families who ate at Wahoo’s and helped the PTO (at no extra cost to you!)

Vote on Funding for Reading Challenge Books

Staff requests for PTO funds are made throughout the year to cover additional programs, activities, and educational experiences that fall outside the school’s budget. All staff funding requests over $200 are shared for an online vote. Parents and guardians of Eagle Crest students, along with ECES teachers and staff, belong to the PTO and have the ability to cast one vote for each teacher/staff request.

Mrs. Beckett is kicking off the Reading Challenge for the fourth year! The library is requesting $500 to be used at the Scholastic Book Fair to purchase books for the school-wide Reading Challenge. Click here to vote by 5 PM on Sunday, October 1st.

Click here to volunteer to help with the book sale!

Save the Dates

Next Friday, October 6, join us for the official Laps for Leadership kick-off party! PTO will have a (free!) snack for every student and can answer any questions you have about the annual fun run. Look for the rainbow arch in the bus loop!

The next restaurant fundraiser is Wednesday, October 11, at Chipotle!

Sign-up for the PTO Newsletter.

Opt-in to the class directory.

Visit Crackpots, Giving Back to Eagle Crest–Just 3 days left!

Follow PTO on Facebook.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

Support our high school band musicians! Join us at Everly Montgomery Field in Longmont on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. for St. Vrain Valley Schools Band Night. This evening of music features performances from nine high school bands. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 6 and under, senior citizens, and eighth-grade students with a valid student ID.

Learn more and purchase tickets online >>

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