Greetings Cougar Families,
We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend! Megan attended a fundraiser for Camp Kesem (check it out!) and went horseback riding. Robin took advantage of a rare hockey-free weekend with hikes, dog park visits, and house projects.
With daylight savings time kicking in this weekend, we encourage you to help your students adjust by maintaining a consistent schedule-even on weekends, staying hydrated, and reducing screen time before bed.
Boulder Valley School District is currently hosting a public review of the proposed elementary math materials. Parents are invited to schedule an appointment to review these materials at the Education Center until April 4th. Appointment LINK
A huge thank you for making our Read-a-thon a success! Together, we raised $7,674, which will go toward funding tutors, field trips, and classroom needs. Our students also showed their love for reading by logging an impressive 9,146.6 units! We celebrated their achievements on Friday with a red carpet event where they got to pick out a book like true movie stars.
Looking ahead, spring break is just two weeks away—March 24th-28th. After the break, students in grades 3-5 will begin state testing:
📌 Math & English Language Arts Assessments: April 7th-11th
[ 2025 Lafayette Elementary Assessment Schedule] If you have any questions, please reach out to me, Robin Stone at robin.stone@bvsd.org.
And don’t forget to mark your calendars—our annual Cougar Carnival is happening on April 17th! 🎉
Have a great week everyone.
Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Megan Weir, Principal and Robin Stone, Dean of Students
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
24-25 BVSD Calendar LINK
***Specials--PE, Art, and Music Rotation Schedules LINK
Please make sure your student has athletic footwear for PE weeks. No Crocs, flip flops, sandals, dress shoes, heels, wheelies, or boots please!
For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.
March 2025 (Character Trait: Perseverance)
10 Volleyball Club with Ms. Mischke 2:55 to 3:55 in the Gym
10 Battle of the Books (3rd, 4th & 5th) 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
10 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in rooms 105b & 119
11 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 in Ms. Hambleton’s Room & Stage
11 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in rooms 105b & 119
11 3rd Grade Music Performance 6:00 to 7:30 in the Gym
12 Choir Club with Mr. Meere 2:55 to 3:55 in the Music room
12 Mural Project 2:55 to 3:55 with Ms. Arment & Ms. Wilson in the Cafe’
12 Sewing Club with Ms. Grant 2:55 to 3:55 in Ms. Grant’s room
13 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in room 105b & 119
13 Angevine/Middle School Counselor visits 5th grade at 10:30
17 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in rooms 105b & 119
17 Battle of the Books (3rd, 4th & 5th) 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
17 Volleyball Club with Ms. Mischke 2:55 to 3:55 in the Gym
18 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in rooms 105b & 119
18 Shakespeare Club with Ms. Hambleton 2:55 to 3:55 on the Stage
19 Choir Club with Mr. Meere 2:55 to 3:55 in the Music room
19 Mural Project 2:55 to 3:55 with Ms. Arment & Ms. Wilson in the Cafe’
19 Sewing Club with Ms. Grant 2:55 to 3:55 in Ms. Grant’s room
20 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in room 105b & 119
20 Choir Concert 6:00 to 7:30 in the Gym
21 Choir Party 2:55 to 3:55 in Mr. Meere’s room
24-28 Spring Break
31 Battle of the Books (3rd, 4th & 5th) 2:55 to 3:55 in the Library
31 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 in rooms 105b & 119
31 Service Club Meeting 2:55-3:55 in Ms. Kallsen’s room
Sunshine Committee Announcement
School Age Care 2025-2026 Information
The School Age Care (SAC) Lottery
Process Will Continue for 2025-2026
All requests submitted within the window will be considered as part of the lottery, with priority given according to the factors below.
Application Window
April 7 (12am) - April 25 (1:59pm)
Selection Notifications on May 2
Available spots will be filled using the following tiered system
1. Returning Applications Enrolled in SAC at the opening of the 2025 Lottery
2. Siblings of Returning Applications
3. New Applications
3. Late Applications Applications submitted after 2:00pm on April 25
Within each tier, full-time schedules and children of BVSD benefits-eligible employees will receive priority.
Fixed Schedule Options
Full-Time - five days per week
Part-Time #1 - three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Part-Time #2 - two days per week (Tuesday, Friday)
Initial schedule choice will be fixed through the end of December. Changes subject to availability.
bvsd.childcare@bvsd.org (720)561-5974
Third Grade Music Performance Information
The entire 3rd grade will be presenting a music performance on Tuesday March 11th at 6pm in the gymnasium.
All 3rd grade students will need to be on stage in the gym by 5:50pm on the night of the performance so we can start on time. There is no dress code for this performance, but it is a prime photo-opportunity! The entire show should last about 30 minutes. We really hope that everyone can make it to this special event!
John "Mister" Meere
Lafayette Music Teacher
Counselor's Corner
Dear Families,
As we move into March, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and engagement. This month, we are focusing on a few important initiatives to ensure a positive and safe learning environment for all our students.
We will be distributing a student bullying survey to gather feedback and insights from our students. Your support in encouraging your child to participate is greatly appreciated, as it will help us better understand their experiences and improve our school community. The goal of the survey is to increase awareness of student experiences to help guide schools in preventing bullying and creating safe and respectful school climates for all students. Again, the survey is voluntary. Students do not have to answer any questions that they do not want to answer. Student responses to the survey will be confidential.
The survey will be given on March 7th. If your student agrees to participate, the survey will take 10-15 minutes of school time to complete. For more information about bullying prevention visit BVSD’s Bullying Prevention web page. If you are in need of mental health support you can contact Colorado Crisis Services.
Additionally, we will be providing counseling lessons that focus on what it means to have a growth mindset. These lessons aim to equip students with the tools to embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities for learning.
Growth Mindset: A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and perseverance. Individuals with a growth mindset tend to:
Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Persist in the face of setbacks.
See effort as a path to mastery.
Learn from criticism and feedback.
Find inspiration in the success of others.
Fixed Mindset: In contrast, a fixed mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are static traits that cannot be changed. People with a fixed mindset often:
Avoid challenges to prevent failure.
Give up easily when faced with difficulties.
View effort as fruitless, believing talent alone leads to success.
Ignore constructive criticism or feel threatened by others' success.
May feel discouraged by setbacks.
Encouraging students to develop a growth mindset can lead to greater resilience, motivation, and a lifelong love of learning. It’s essential to reinforce the idea that mistakes are part of the learning process and that effort and persistence are crucial to achieving goals.
Thank you for your partnership in fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere at our school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Warm regards,
Ms. Anna
Character Trait Television
Each Wednesday, announcements are shown virtually in the classroom and feature our students, their artwork, and other student talents throughout the school. Please enjoy last week’s CTTV: LINK
Parent Teacher Organization
We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful sunshine!
This week is your last chance to pre-order Carnival Shirts for the Cougar Carnival (which is Thursday April 17th). Visit https://cougarpto.org/support-the-carnival to make a donation or pre-order. Also, check out Help At Schools for other ways to support this amazing event – https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/15331
Mark your calendar and join us on Tuesday March 18th for a Restaurant Night Out at Ghost Box Pizza! 10 percent of proceeds from your dinner will be donated to Lafayette PTO
Wednesday March 19th is “Our Staff is All That and a Bag of Chips!” This month’s Sunset Treat is an array of snack-worthy chips and cookies. Thank you for donating and helping the teachers and staff feel appreciated.
https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/15341.
Email: president@cougarpto.org
