Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

This has been a wonderful week welcoming students back to our school. The beautiful weather has made our return to school particularly sweet, and as you can imagine we are reveling in the sunshine during our daily recess times!

Before Spring Break, the district sent an email with information regarding our upcoming CMAS testing to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes will be testing in the mornings of April 8th-15th (5th grade will test through April 19th). This makes on time arrival at school essential for a good start to the day!

At school, we heavily emphasize that a students' role during testing is to feel proud of themselves for their effort and hard work this year, and to feel confident that they are prepared to do their best. You can help your student best prepare for success on these assessments by encouraging them to get a restful night’s sleep, eat breakfast and bring a water bottle and a healthy snack to school.

If possible, please avoid scheduling any appointments that might impact these testing days. We want to minimize any extra time students will be pulled from class to complete make-up tests. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about CMAS testing.

Warmly,
Amanda

PS- Friday, March 28th is Eagle Crest Spirit Day! We encourage all students to wear an Eagle Crest shirt or even the color purple to celebrate this special day. 💜💛

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello, Eagle Crest Families!

Tomorrow, we will celebrate a very special day at Eagle Crest—Mwebaza Day! This annual event gives us the opportunity to connect with our sister school in Uganda through a video call. Students will share songs, dances, and ask each other questions during the call. We will end the event with a “toast” of passion fruit juice (a staple in Uganda), which our students here always love!

Our connection to the Mwebaza Annex school continues throughout the year with our student club, STEM design challenges, common writing prompts, art connections, and shared blog posts through the Mwebaza Foundation. We love sharing this special global connection and working with community partners to make it happen. This work highlights how we are helping students be leaders and build a better world each day!

Tomorrow will also be an Eagle Crest Spirit Day! Students can wear any Eagle Crest shirt or even the color purple to celebrate this special day. 💜💛

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

P.S. - Families are welcome to join the video call from home with us at 8:50 AM tomorrow. Mwebaza Day Google Meet **To ensure a strong video connection for our friends in Uganda, we ask that you keep your video and sound off during the call.

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

March 28th - Mwebaza Day

March 31st - Spring Picture Day - Class & Individual

April 1st - Last Day to Order a Yearbook

April 1st - First Day of AAA

April 2nd - Late Start

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

We know many families and children enjoy using our playground after school hours. Please note that this space is shared with our after school childcare program, Eagles Landing.

Starting at 4 p.m. each day, Eagles Landing students and staff will be using the purple and yellow playground, as well as the asphalt play area between there and including the picnic table structure. To ensure the safety of all students, this area is reserved exclusively for the Eagles Landing program during this time.

We kindly ask that all other families use the small Pre-K playground in front of the school or the climbing area and swings on the north side of the building between 4-5 p.m.

Thank you for helping us keep all of our kids safe!

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

It’s hard to believe there are just two months of school to go! Families have only a few days left to order your ‘24-25 yearbook! Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 1. The yearbook is $17 and can be ordered here. Please see below for a vote on a funding request and a volunteer opportunity for the ‘25-26 school year.

Sincerely,

Katie Lancaster, PTO President

ACTION NEEDED - Funding Request

Vote on PTO funding for Eagle Crest’s second Eagle Can Code event. Mrs. Schwartz is requesting up to $300 for supplies and cupcakes. Click here to vote by 5 pm on Sunday, March 30.

Volunteer Opportunity for 2025-2026

Do you have a talent for numbers and a love of spreadsheets? PTO is looking for a volunteer assistant treasurer. This person would assist our current treasurer and president with budget development and reimbursements. This is a great (behind the scenes and on your own time) role. We anticipate this role taking an hour a week. If interested, please contact secretary@eaglecrestpto.com.

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

Space is very limited! We have very few spots available in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Currently Kindergarten and 4th grade are now full and any new applicants will be placed on a waitlist. To register, please contact the main office or your teacher for a registration form, and please return it as soon as possible.

Project Launch Program Includes:

• Targeted literacy practice daily

• Content literacy in science and social studies

• Focused math study and exploration

• Breakfast and lunch provided

• Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students

• Available at no cost to families

Date & Times:

• Monday-Thursday, June 2nd - June 26th, 2025

• 8:30-3:30 PM

• Attendance all 16 days is required

We know many families and children enjoy using our playground after school hours. Please note that this space is shared with our after school childcare program, *Eagles Landing*.

Starting at 4 p.m. each day, *Eagles Landing* students and staff will be using the purple and yellow playground, as well as the asphalt play area between there and including the picnic table structure. To ensure the safety of all students, this area is reserved exclusively for the *Eagles Landing* program during this time.

We kindly ask that all other families use the small Pre-K playground in front of the school or the climbing area and swings on the north side of the building between 4-5 p.m.

Thank you for helping us keep all of our kids safe!

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