Eagle Crest Family Newsletter
February 13th, 2025
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families,
I’m excited to share that we recently had a special visit from the Colorado Shakespeare Festival Education Outreach Program! Partnering with CU’s Center for Violence Prevention, they performed Twelfth Night and led workshops that connected Shakespeare’s work to conversations about bullying prevention and response. Thanks to the generous support of our PTO, our 3rd-5th graders had the opportunity to experience this unique and engaging program.
The actors and their coordinator had nothing but praise for our students and teachers. They visit schools all over the state, and they were especially impressed by how prepared, engaged, and thoughtful our Eagle Crest students were. As I popped into classrooms, I saw firsthand how eager our students were to participate, how polite and insightful their responses were, and how well they connected the workshop lessons to our RISE behaviors.
Moments like these remind me of what makes Eagle Crest such an incredible place—our students’ curiosity and kindness, our teachers’ dedication, and the strong support of our community.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Amanda
Amanda Holden
Principal
Eagle Crest Elementary School
DEAN OF STUDENTS’ UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
St. Vrain Valley Schools continues to offer a program for families called St. Vrain Parent University. These monthly classes will address important topics that will support student health and well-being and build a connection between home and school. The classes will be led by experts and are free for all who attend. Spanish interpretation is available by request. Below you will find information on the next three classes. You can read more about each class, register, and sign-up for the mailing list on the St. Vrain Parent University website.
Join us for these upcoming sessions:
Feb. 20th: Adolescent RISE with Nicholas Thompson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Adolescent RISE is a presentation that takes a fun and informative look at the developmental period of adolescence (ages 10-25). It includes debunking myths about adolescence, understanding the four qualities of adolescence (risk taking, identity formation, social reorientation, and emotional intensity), and learning about the tweenage brain. With this foundation established, ways to better support our kids will be discussed.
April 3rd: Social Competency: Strengthening Social Skills in Children and Adolescents with Zach DePledge, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Developmentally, social anxiety can often peak in middle school. Learn why social skills correlate with success in life and how to help your child be more socially competent. Explore the role of socialization in well-being, the evolving social needs of children, and how parenting practices can support children’s social identity and confidence.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
February 14th-17th, - President’s Day Weekend, NO SCHOOL
February 21st - PTO Movie Night - Lilo & Stitch, 5pm
February 21st - End of Trimester 2
March 5th - Report Cards Available
March 5th - Late Start
March 15th-23rd - Spring Break
March 31st - Spring Picture Day
PTO UPDATE
Dear Eagle Crest Families,
Thank you to all who donated drinks, sides, and desserts for staff during parent-teacher conference night!
Please see below for details on Family Movie Night and a volunteer need for the 25-26 school year. This spring, we will be highlighting open roles critical to continuing to provide PTO-lead endeavors. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration to help us support our Eagle Crest community!
Sincerely,
Katie Lancaster, PTO President
Just one week until family movie night ~ Friday, February 21 at 5 pm!
Reserve FREE tickets for Lilo and Stitch! Tickets are free but limited.
Enjoy free popcorn and enter the free raffle.
Pajamas and blankets are encouraged!
Volunteers needed to help make the night a success!
This is not a drop-off event; all students must be with an adult.
Donations of Keurig coffee & tea cups (or shelf-stable creamer) for the staff lounge gratefully accepted.
Volunteer Opportunity for 2025-2026
Funds from restaurant nights help fund movie night and other fun activities. For the past two years, Debi Maguire has volunteered as the restaurant night coordinator, arranging monthly fundraisers at local restaurants. Thank you, Debi! As a mom to a fifth grader, Debi will be moving on next year. PTO is looking for a volunteer to take over the restaurant coordinator role. We anticipate this role taking less than half an hour a week. If interested, please contact secretary@eaglecrestpto.com.
COMING UP
2/21 Movie Night! Lilo and Stitch
Helpful Links:
Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!
HUG AND GO SAFETY REMINDER
Student safety is our top priority, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to keep drop-off and pick-up running smoothly. A few important reminders for using the Hug and Go lane safely:
🚗 Stay in the right lane – Only let children out on the sidewalk side to avoid them stepping into traffic.
🚗 Keep the flow moving – The Hug and Go lane is for drop-off and pick-up only; if you need to park, please use the parking lot or street parking on Clover Basin.
🚗 Be mindful of crosswalks – Always watch for pedestrians and follow crossing guard directions.
🚗 Car safety matters! – Colorado law recommends that children under 13 ride in the back seat. Please make sure all passengers are safely buckled up.
Thank you for keeping our kids safe and making arrival and dismissal smooth for everyone!
JOIN US FOR KINDERGARTEN FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT, FEB. 19
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites kindergarten families to an engaging evening focused on supporting early literacy. Hosted by members of St. Vrain’s Priority Programs and kindergarten teachers, this event will provide valuable insights into the Colorado READ Act, strategies to strengthen early reading skills at home, and digital tools that enhance literacy growth.
Kindergarten Family Literacy Night will take place on February 19, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Timberline PK-8 Community Room. Childcare and Spanish interpretation will be available.
Visit the website to learn more about Kindergarten Family Literacy Night
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
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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
