Crest View Paw Prints

Oct. 14 - No School

Oct. 15 - Picture Retakes Rescheduled

Oct. 21, 22, 24, 3:00-7:00 pm - Parent-Teacher Conferences

Oct. 21-25 - Book Fair

Oct. 30, 6:00-7:30 pm - FET Meeting

One of our major goals this year is to define how our school is unique. We want to be able to clearly articulate what makes our school special. Part of that process will be to rewrite our vision, mission, and values statements. These news statements will clarify what we stand for and drive our decisions about programs, school focus, and resources. This is an exciting time because you as parents will have a large part of that process. Please complete this survey to make your voice heard as we design the future of Crest View!

SAC MEETING REAP

On Oct 8, 2025 Crest View SAC met to discuss CVE’s revisioning plan and Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), as well as discuss CVE community’s priorities for the next BVSD budget cycle. Principal Hamilton shared details around how CVE’s revisioning process will work, as well as CVE’s Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) plans for the first part of 2024-2025 school year. Key UIP focus areas include: (1) Classroom climate + readiness; (2) Building stamina in problem solving; (3) Data Driven Instruction (DDI) + MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) assessments to help all students progress. Finally, we discussed what’s working well at CVE and what areas could be improved with additional budget allocation (if possible). SAC will take inputs from this group, as well as from CVE parents and others, collate the inputs and provide budget guidance to DAC by the Friday, October 25 deadline.

Thanks for reading! Please email Principal Hamilton if you’d like to learn more about SAC and join us. The next meeting will take place 11/13 at 3:30 and is open to the CVE community.

CVTV

Click here to watch this week’s episode of CVTV.

Technology at School

Please remind your students that according to BVSD policy JRCT-R, cell phones, smartwatches, and all personal technology devices (PTDs) must be turned off and in their backpacks during school hours.

Biking Safety Reminders

Parents, please remind your students to bike safely! Bikers should stay on the sidewalks except when using the loop at the front of the school, watch for traffic, and never ride their bikes through the parking lot. We know the ongoing construction creates ever-changing challenges so if your typical route is disrupted we encourage you and your student to talk to a staff member to come up with a safe alternative.

Trip Trackers Donation to Crest View

Thanks to all of your and your students' efforts to walk, ride, roll, and carpool to and from school we have earned $303 from Trip Trackers! Keep reporting those trips!

Youth Equity Council is accepting applications
Do you know students who are interested in working for social change and equity in our district? Please encourage them to apply for the Youth Equity Council. Youth from across BVSD come together to build community, share our stories, envision equity in our schools, and take collective action to address inequities we see and experience in BVSD. Together, as the Youth Equity Council, we are working to create social change in education. Join us!

Application deadline is extended to Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm for both new and returning council members. Notifications will be sent no later than October 28, 2024. Applicants must be current students in 7th -12th grade.

The first meeting with new members is virtual on October 30, 2024. If you have questions, please email fleurette.king@bvsd.org Feel free to share with others who are interested.

CU Wizards “The Chemistry of Magic!”

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Professors Susan Marie Hendrickson & Steven Brown present: “The Chemistry of Magic!”

Cristol Chemistry Rm 140

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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In this show, Chemistry is the treat that explains favorite magical tricks! Join CU Wizards for colorful, lively demonstrations that will be as educational as they are FUN! This show is especially great for kids and parents of all ages. Everyone's welcome to wear a Halloween Costume!

For more info and for the 2024-2025 schedule, please visit:

www.colorado.edu/cuwizards

For over three decades, CU Wizards shows have engaged and inspired family audiences by bringing STEM concepts to life through lively demonstrations and interactive, entertaining shows. The shows, geared for students K- 8th, are FREE to everyone!

Plastics Collection

Next week in library time, Crest View students are going to be learning about plastic pollution and why it's hard to recycle plastic. To make our school a little greener, we're partnering with Ridwell, who's generously offered to collect and recycle as much Plastic Film as we can collect and turn it into recycled building materials, including Trex decking. You’re invited to bring plastic film (ziptop bags, grocery bags, bubble wrap, and lots more) to school the week of October 28th, and Ridwell will make sure it stays out of landfills.

Start collecting plastic film now so you have a bunch to bring during the drive!

You can help the school earn free plastic film recycling if you sign up for or gift a household membership by December 15. Use this link to make sure your membership counts towards the Crest View effort.

School Aged Care

Enjoy our After School News-October!

Update from our Specials Teachers

Specials Corner-October

We will be hosting a book fair with Boulder Bookstore October 21st - 25th, including in the evening during parent teacher/conferences. If you’d like to volunteer for this event during the day, check out Help at Schools. I will share more information soon, including a link to books available for our book fair on Boulder Bookstore's website. You can however purchase any book from their store that week and let them know the purchase will help support Crest View.

CVE Library Website

COUGAR CASH CAMPAIGN EXTENDED!

Parents, we are only halfway to our fundraising goal. Cougar Cash is Crest View’s one and only fundraiser. Our teachers depend on funds raised through Cougar Cash to purchase classroom essential items, new books and furniture, to bring special speakers to the class, fund field trips, and purchase materials for science experiments and much more. Cougar Cash dollars go directly to your child’s classroom! Please don’t wait - DONATE TODAY!!

EVERY DONATION HELPS DONATE NOW

NOW ACCEPTING STOCK DONATIONS FIND OUT MORE

Cougar Cash funds programs, scholarships, art supplies, library books, and enrichment grants at Crest View. We are asking families to donate $200 per child, but no amount is too large or too small. Every dollar counts!

Please view this slideshow to learn about all the ways that ROCV makes a difference at our school.

The campaign ends on Friday, October 25th. ROCV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so please check with your employer if they will MATCH your donation for DOUBLE the impact!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACH OUR GOAL AND SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS AND AMAZING TEACHERS!

Crest View Community Closet Halloween Pop-up Shop

We are still asking the Crest View community to donate Halloween costumes they no longer need to the CV Community Closet. The costumes will be available for FREE in a spooky-themed shopping adventure open to ALL Crest View families. Shopping begins Tuesday October 15th, after school from 2:55-3:30 in room 110A (Access from the Kindergarten Playground). If after school does not work for your family, please reach out to service@rocv.org.

Caring Cougars Halloween Event

Attention Crest View Families! We have the incredible opportunity to trick or treat at Sunrise of Boulder Senior Living Center after school on Thursday, October 31st. Crest View families are again invited and encouraged to participate in this fun community service project! Older and younger siblings are welcome to join in on the fun. Click here for more information, and to sign up. This event is a fun and easy way for our students to get involved in their community and provide a service to seniors who are very much looking forward to another visit from our Crest View Kids this year!

START DRAWING YOUR COVER -- WE'RE KICKING OFF THE ANNUAL YEARBOOK COVER DRAWING CONTEST!

How exciting would it be to see your drawing on the Yearbook cover? It's time to start thinking about how you want to make this year's cover special.

Take your time and get creative. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Please make sure you carefully read the details below.

Submissions Due -- Monday, November 4th by 10 am:

Please turn your drawing in at the Main Office or to your teacher.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Submissions must contain the following text: Crest View Elementary AND 2024-2025.

• PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND GRADE ON THE BACK (not the front), please use pencil so it doesn't show on the cover!

• All entries should be on a standard 8-1/2” x 11” sheet of paper and make sure your drawing is PORTRAIT ORIENTATION.

• The top 10 entries will be displayed in the Library and voted on by the entire school.

• The winning entry will be featured on the front cover, the remaining top 10 will be on the back cover, and all other entries will be inside the yearbook.

*If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jessica Soderberg at yearbooks@rocv.org.