Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Welcome to a new school year at Eagle Crest! For those I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting, I'm Amanda Holden, your principal. This is my fourth year as the principal here at this school, and I'm proud to be celebrating my 21st year as a public educator.

When I'm not at school, I enjoy life in Longmont with my two children—Brady, who's ten and loves soccer, and Alexandra, who's five and starting Kindergarten this year. We’re a family who love the outdoors, taking advantage of everything Colorado has to offer, from hiking and biking to skiing.

As we begin this school year, I want to extend a sincere thank you to all our parents. The transition from summer to school can be a challenge, and your support in preparing our students for another year of learning is greatly appreciated.

Let’s keep our school motto in mind: "We are leaders; we help build a better world." Together, we'll continue to nurture a culture of leadership that encourages our students to be their best.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education and for being a vital part of the Eagle Crest community. Here’s to a year of discovery, growth, and achievement.

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal is an important tool to keep your family connected throughout the school year. This platform allows you to manage your student and family contact information, as well as access student report cards each trimester, pay annual fees, and digitally sign annual permissions.

📌 Here are the most important IC Parent Portal Tasks for the Beginning of the School Year:

1. Student Code of Conduct: Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff regarding expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. Here is an electronic version of the Student Code of Conduct and instructions on how to submit your acknowledgement in the IC Parent Portal.

2. iPad Insurance: Our iPads are incredible tools for learning, but accidents do happen. We encourage all families to opt-in to iPad insurance each year to avoid costly fees. Replacement for a lost or damaged iPad can be upwards of $677. IPad Insurance is just $25 and even less for families who qualify for reduced fees. You can even opt-in with $1 cash payment to the Main Office and pay the rest throughout the year. Full $25 fees can be paid in Infinite Campus.

3. Review Your Contact Information: Your Parent Portal also allows you to adjust your contact information and contact preferences. See this Infinite Campus Guide for Parents to learn more about all the various settings in the system. We suggest that families have their contact preferences checked ✔ ️ for emails and phone numbers for each notification so that you never miss a call or text message from the school.

Here are further instructions for submitting your Student Code of Conduct acknowledgement, and how to pay fees in your IC Parent Portal.

Accessing Your IC Parent Portal:
🌎 Visit: https://ic.svvsd.org/campus/portal/parents/stvrain.jsp
🔑 Forgot Your Password? No worries! Use the "Forgot My Password" button or contact the friendly faces at our front office for assistance.
❓ Need Help with Your Username? Reach out to us, and we'll gladly assist you in finding it.

Your time and commitment to completing these tasks at the start of the year mean a great deal to us. If you need any guidance or support, please don't hesitate to reach out.

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

August 16th - Preschool Meet the Teacher, 10:00am-11:00am or 12:30pm-1:30pm

August 16th - PTO First Friday Celebration, 3:10pm (Wear our new Eagle Crest purple shirts!)

August 19th - First Day of Preschool

August 28th - Coffee with the Principal, 8:45am, Main Entrance

September 2nd - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

September 4th - Late Start - 11:05am Arrival

September 7th - St Vrain Parade Event - Downtown Longmont

September 9th - Virtual Volunteer Training - 6:00pm

September 10th - In Person Volunteer Training - 9:00am

September 10th - Virtual Volunteer Training - 9:45am

September 12th - Virtual Volunteer Training- 2:00pm

September 12th - In Person Volunteer Training - 2:30pm

September 13th - Welcome Back to School Picnic, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

2024-25 School Materials Fees are $10 per child and can be paid by cash or check in the main office with Ms. Sharah Ludlow before school, after school, and throughout the day. Sharah can provide you with a receipt and remove the fee posting from your Infinite Campus Account. You can also send this with your student in a clearly marked envelope. Student iPad insurance fees of $25 can be paid in the same way or online through the IC Parent Portal.

Our iPad refresh continues! To ensure everyone receives a new 10th Gen iPad for the new school year, please return your child's current iPad with the charging block (any brand works) ASAP.

Key points:

• Return old iPads with any charging block. New iPads come with a new charger.

• New iPads require USB-C headphones. Adapters will be available for traditional headphones.

• Purchase iPad Insurance: $25/year protects against accidental damage ($677.95 replacement cost). Learn more: English / Español.

• Backup data before returning iPads. See instructions here.

Questions? Contact Katy Schwirtz, schwirtz_katherine@svvsd.org

We love our pets as much as you do! To ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment, please keep our building and playground pet-free, except for service animals. Let's work together to create a safe and happy space for all. We know it's tough to leave your furry friend behind, but let's keep our school grounds pet-free (except for service animals). Thanks for understanding! 🐶🐱🌳🏫

• Dear Eagle Crest Families,

  
  

  Tomorrow, August 16 is First Friday; immediately after school, all students and families are invited to enjoy free lemonade, meet other families, and celebrate the first week of school! See you in the bus loop!

  
  

  Sincerely,

  Katie Lancaster, PTO President

  
  

  COMING UP

  • 8/16 First Friday celebration - Come to the bus loop immediately after school for a glass of free lemonade and the chance to meet other families.

  • 8/28 Coffee with Principal Holden & PTO Meeting - 8:40 AM at the Main Entrance

  • 9/13 Welcome Back Picnic - 5-7 PM

What’s your ONE thing? We hope every parent/guardian will sign up to do one thing to help Eagle Crest this year. Fill out the Community Connections Form to sign up for your ONE volunteer activity (And receive PTO communication and opt-in to school directory. Please complete this form even if you have signed up for the PTO newsletter or directory in the past.)

Community Need: Seeking Gently Used Shorts for Nurse’s Office

Please consider donating gently used shorts (sizes 3T - youth XL). They come in handy when student have accidents and need to change.

Follow PTO’s Facebook Page

Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!

Visit the PTO Website

Each week we are going to be introducing some of our new Eagle Crest staff in our newsletter! We are excited to welcome these wonderful people to Eagle Crest this year! Learn more about them and hopefully you will get the chance to meet them soon!

100 Mile Club registration is now open! Click HERE to see the details for this year's club. Click HERE to register. If you have any questions you can email Ms. Mary: madison_mary@svvsd.org, Mr. Bryan: eslao_bryan@svvsd.org, or Chelsea Carruthers: carruthers_chelsea@svvsd.org

Family volunteers are part of the rich tradition in our community focused school, and we are eager to welcome everyone in to support student learning at Eagle Crest!

This year, we will be offering volunteer training throughout the month of September. This training will be required for adults who would like to volunteer in our classrooms or chaperone on field trips. While it is only necessary to complete the training once during your child’s time at Eagle Crest, we always welcome previous volunteers who would like a refresh! It will be an opportunity for us to review safety protocols, confidentiality expectations, and some of the routines and procedures in place to help everything run smoothly.

These trainings will be offered at a variety of days and times. We will include Webex Links and more information as we get closer.

• September 9th, Virtual - 6:00pm

• September 10th, In Person - 9:00am

• September 10th, Virtual - 9:45am

• September 12th, Virtual - 2:00pm

• September 12th, In Person - 2:30pm

Classroom teachers will begin reaching out with their volunteer needs through their regular newsletters. When we have opportunities to help in the library, Specials classes, or other areas of the school we will share those opportunities in this weekly newsletter.

Thanks to Proposition FF, all students will continue to receive complimentary breakfast and lunch at school, with the only additional cost being for second servings. Families can contribute to their child's account for those by sending cash/check or making a digital payment, and packed lunches from home remain an option.

While lunch charges no longer apply, we kindly urge all families to complete the Free & Reduced Fees Application. This not only benefits your family but also supports our school in terms of funding, staffing, and reduced fees for activities. 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 find more information about our Nutrition Services department, the Free & Reduced Application, or Proposition FF on our district website.

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.

Eagle Crest's specials follow a three-day rotation: RED, YELLOW, PURPLE. Every month, a new calendar is provided, outlining the rotation. This helps your family plan and ensure the right shoes are ready for PE activities.

*Your classroom teachers will let you know which color your child has Art/Music/PE.

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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