Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

I hope you're having a great week and looking forward to the weekend! I’m excited to share that Eagle Crest will be hosting a VEX Robotics Tournament this Saturday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the gym, and we’d love to see you there.

Our competitive robotics team has been working incredibly hard, and their dedication paid off at their last tournament where they brought home the “Design Award” for their excellent notebook and student team interview! Their success speaks to their teamwork, innovative designs, and problem-solving skills—skills that we value and build throughout our school.

At Eagle Crest, robotics isn’t just for competition. We introduce robotics starting in Kindergarten and integrate it into learning at all grade levels through our STEM Garage and Late Start Wednesday Day of Coding. Plus, all 3rd and 5th graders get hands-on experience building robots in our dedicated robotics lab, using the same tools and materials as our competitive teams.

This approach ensures that every student, whether or not they compete, has the chance to develop an engineer’s mindset—thinking critically, problem-solving, and creating with technology.

I hope you’ll join us this Saturday to cheer on our team and celebrate their hard work! It’s a great opportunity to see robotics in action and be part of this exciting experience.

See you there!

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

🔸🟪 Food and drink donations needed for conference meals! Sign up here, and help support EC staff working long hours during conference week. 🟪🔸

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Thank you to all who came to coffee with the principal and PTO meeting yesterday. Ms. Holden gave a wonderful presentation on Eagle Crest’s demographics and all the academic growth our students have made. Minutes of the meeting will be shared on PTO’s website in the next few days.

Eagle Crest’s annual movie night is Friday, February 21 at 5 pm. Escape from the cold and come enjoy the warmth of Lilo and Stitch! Admission is FREE (as is popcorn and a raffle)! Check out this newsletter next week for information on reserving tickets. PJs and blankets encouraged! We will be collecting Keurig (coffee and tea) cups and shelf-stable creamers for the teachers’ lounge.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

COMING UP

2/3, 2/6, 2/11 Parent-Teacher Conferences Please consider donating a few drinks, a side, or a dessert for teachers working long hours! (PTO funds will be providing the main meal.)

2/6 - Panera Restaurant Night 4-8 PM. Order pick-up (using code FUND4U) or eat-in. Show flyer and EC PTO receives 20%! A great option for teacher conferences night!

2/21 Movie Night! Lilo and Stitch

Helpful Links:

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Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!

Visit the PTO Website

The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Celebration of Excellence (formerly Tribute to Teachers) nomination form opens on January 13th! This cherished annual event honors outstanding educators from every St. Vrain school who exemplify excellence in their roles and make extraordinary contributions to student success.

We invite students, parents, volunteers, fellow educators, school staff, community members, and business partners to nominate exceptional educators who inspire, innovate, and shape the future. In order to qualify, nominees must be licensed educators in the State of Colorado and employed at a St. Vrain Valley Schools campus for the current school year. Educators who received their school's Educator of the Year honor within the past two years are not eligible.

Based on your nominations, one educator from each St. Vrain Valley school will be selected as their school’s Educator of the Year. These honorees will be recognized during the Celebration of Excellence on April 11, 2025, where a district-wide Educator of the Year will also be announced.

Nominations are open January 13 through February 5. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the educators who make a lasting impact in our schools and community!

Submit your nomination today: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/

The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is hosting a College Savings Information Night on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Parents are invited to learn more about 529 College Savings Plans, the 529 Jump program (providing a $50 scholarship for K-3rd grade students), and other state and federal matching programs. Representatives from a variety of financial institutes will be present to answer questions. Dinner, Spanish language interpretation, and childcare will be provided.

Preschool-aged families who live in St. Vrain Valley are invited to a magical, musical evening featuring a special reading of Emilia Tries the Cello by local teacher, author, and cellist Dr. Katarina M. Pliego. Accompanied by members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, this enchanting story will come to life with a selection of short musical pieces ranging from classical to pop. During the experience, children will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments and even create their own, blending STEM principles with musical creativity. Books will be given away while supplies last, and snacks and translation services will be available.

The evening will conclude with a spectacular performance by St. Vrain’s Student Drone Performance Team.

Learn more about this exciting event.

February 3 | 5:15-6:45 P.M. | Innovation Center

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.