Eagle Crest Family Newsletter
April 3rd, 2025
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families,
Spring in Colorado is always an adventure! This week alone, we’ve had a mix of warm sunshine and chilly mornings—making it tricky to dress for the day and easy to leave things behind. Our Lost & Found is overflowing, and we’d love to reunite families with missing jackets, water bottles, and more.
Families are always welcome to stop by the front office to check the Lost & Found, but tomorrow (Friday), we’ll make it even easier by rolling the Lost & Found cart outside during arrival and dismissal (pending weather). Take a quick look—your missing items might be waiting for you!
Warmly,
Amanda
Amanda Holden
Principal
Eagle Crest Elementary School
DEAN OF STUDENTS’ UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
I hope you're staying warm during this chilly spring week! At Eagle Crest, we value our partnership with families in providing the best education for every student in every classroom. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we recognize that each child has unique academic, social, and behavioral strengths. To help us create well-balanced classrooms that support all students, we invite you to share insights about your child’s learning and development. (Please note: We do not accept requests for specific teachers.)
If you’d like to provide input, please take a few moments to complete this optional survey, which will remain open until April 20th at 6pm.
Thank you for your time and partnership in supporting your child's success!
All the best,
Lindsey Cheney
Dean of Students
Eagle Crest Elementary School
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
April 8th, 9th, 10th - CMAS Math Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5
April 11th, 14th, 15th - CMAS ELA Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5
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 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
PTO UPDATE
Dear Eagle Crest Families,
Thank you for your unanimous support of funding this spring’s Eagles Can Code event! Eagle Crest is a leader in making coding and STEM available to all students, and we are proud to help this tradition.
Gratefully,
Katie Lancaster, PTO President
Bike Safety Event - April 25 at 5 pm
Lisa (Eagle Crest grandma to a first grader) is again organizing an amazing FREE Eagle Crest Bike Fest! Save the date for Friday, April 25, and sign up to volunteer here. See flyer for more details.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 - 9
As always, the end of the school year will be busy, and PTO already is planning small ways to show appreciation for our teachers and staff. Would you be willing to donate food or drinks, help decorate the staff lounge, or volunteer for an hour during the school day? If so, contact Linda at community@eaglecrestpto.com
Volunteer Opportunity for 2025-2026
Are you amazing at finding bargains? PTO is looking for a staff gratitude cart coordinator who will help supply the staff lounge with chocolate, snacks, and other small tokens of appreciation. We anticipate this role will take half an hour (or less) per week. If interested, please contact secretary@eaglecrestpto.com.
Important Dates:
April 22 - Pizza Hut Restaurant Night (1515 Main Street)
April 25 - Bike Safety Event (volunteers needed)
April 30 - Coffee with the Principal, PTO Meeting, & Volunteer Appreciation Brunch 8:45 am
May 5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12 - Chipotle Restaurant Night
May 16 - Book Swap
May 22 - Last day of school concert and picnic
Helpful Links:
ST. VRAIN’S UNFRAMED ART SHOW • APRIL 15-20
Please join us at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 15-20 for the public viewing of artworks from all grade levels and schools across the St. Vrain Valley. Different mediums will be featured including ceramics, digital art/photography, drawing, jewelry making, metalwork, mixed media, painting, and printmaking.
EARLY CHILDHOOD UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Developmental Screenings for Young Children, April 4
The Early Childhood Education Department is offering developmental screenings at no cost for families with children ages 2 to 5 years. Developmental screenings help identify early intervention needs and support families to receive the support necessary for healthy growth and development. Families can also connect with the early childhood team to ask questions and learn about available resources. Screenings will take place on Friday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 820 Main St. in Longmont. Parking and entrance are directly off 9th Ave.
Learn more and sign up online.
Melodies in Motion, April 7
Join us for Melodies in Motion, a special evening of music, movement, and interactive fun featuring the Aurora Symphony! Preschool and kindergarten families are invited to the Innovation Center on Monday, April 7, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) to experience the joy of music immersion. Enjoy live orchestral sounds, hands-on activities, and creative ways to bring music into your home. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child at the Family Resource Fair, April 10
Join us for an engaging Family Resource Fair designed for young children and their families. Enjoy hands-on activities, connect with local programs, tour St. Vrain’s Innovation Mobile Lab, and explore community resources. This event will be held at Timberline PK-8 on Thursday, April 10 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and includes fun giveaways and take-home activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate early learning and family connections.
MARCH TRIP TRACKER REPORTING IS OPEN!
Hey Trip Trackers! It’s time to report your March trips and keep the momentum going! Whether you walked, biked, carpooled, or took the bus, every green trip counts toward awesome rewards while helping our planet.
Don’t miss out—log your trips today and be part of the movement making our community healthier and greener!
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT
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!
ST. VRAIN PRESCHOOL EXPANDS TO FIVE-DAY-A-WEEK PROGRAMS
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.
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