Crest View Paw Prints
September 19th, 2024
Sept. 21, 3:00-4:30 pm - Fall Clean Up
Sept. 25, 5:00-6:00 pm - Jeff & Paige Spanish Language Concert
Sept. 27 - Field Day
Sept. 30 - No School
Oct. 3, 5:00-6:30 pm - ROCV Community Meeting
Oct. 9, 5:00-8:00 pm - BVSD Showcase
Events
Message from the Principal
I encourage you to review the School Accountability Committee (SAC) minutes from last week where I shared our CMAS Academic Performance and Growth data from the 23/24 school year. We will use this data (along with other sources) to develop our Improvement Plan for the next two years. The Universal Improvement Plan (UIP) is a strategic plan that every school in the State must submit to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) by Oct 15th. This plan drives our decisions about standards, interventions, and other instructional initiatives and resources.
SAC Meeting Recap
On September 11, the CVE SAC met for our first meeting of the year. We reviewed SAC roles and responsibilities, reviewed CVE’s student achievement and growth data, previewed the school improvement planning process, and heard updates from the BVSD District Accountability Committee (DAC). Our next meeting is at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, October 9. We’ll review the CVE Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and discuss the CVE community’s priorities for the next BVSD budget cycle. Please email Principal Hamilton if you’d like to learn more and join!
Motorized Bikes
We have seen an increase in motorized bikes being used by students to commute to school. We are reminding students that bikes (of any kind) should be walked once they are on the Crest View Campus. We’ve had some near accidents and we want everyone safe. Also, please refer to this guide on the types of bikes that are allowed/not allowed on Boulder Sidewalks. Please note that Toy Vehicles (pocket bikes) are not permitted at all.
Crest View Parent Feedback Survey (August Results)
Please read the results of last month's comments linked above. We will continue to use the Parent Feedback Survey to monitor our delivery of the Crest View Vision and Mission.
Crest View News
CVTV
Click here to watch this week’s episode of CVTV.
Important Volunteering Information
There are 3 steps parents need to take to volunteer in our schools.
Complete the BVSD Volunteer Agreement (Spanish). and bring it to the office
Complete your RAPTOR background check
Bring a valid Drivers License or State ID to the school when you volunteer
If you are going on a field trip you may need to complete a CBI Fingerprint Check. If you complete this step you do not need to pay for your RAPTOR background check and this clearance lasts for 5 years. This process takes time so please plan ahead if you intend to volunteer on a field trip at any time this year.
School Accountability Committee (SAC) September Meeting Recap
On September 11, the CVE SAC met for our first meeting of the year. We reviewed SAC roles and responsibilities, reviewed CVE’s student achievement and growth data, previewed the school improvement planning process, and heard updates from the BVSD District Accountability Committee (DAC). Our next meeting is at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, October 9. We’ll review the CVE Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and discuss the CVE community’s priorities for the next BVSD budget cycle. Please email Principal Hamilton if you’d like to learn more and join!
Apply to be in the BVSD Community Leadership Academy
For the third year, the Boulder Valley School District will be hosting the BVSD Community Leadership Academy, in partnership with Parent Engagement Network. The program is an opportunity for parents and community members to deepen their understanding of the Boulder Valley School District and our work. One of the goals is to provide parents with the information they need to play a more active role in their child’s education and the district as a whole.
The third Community Leadership Academy cohort will have seven lunch-time sessions, one Friday per month, between October and April that will provide an overview of the district, deeper dives into BVSD’s academics and operations, plus additional sessions on building resilient families and communities.
Sessions will be 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the BVSD Education Center located at 6500 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO on the following dates:
October 18, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 13, 2024
January 10, 2025
February 21, 2025
March 14, 2025
April 11, 2025
Interpretation into Spanish will be available.
Applications are now being accepted
The deadline to apply is September 15, 2024.
Title IX Student Council and Community Advisory Council Accepting Applications for the 24-25 School Year
The BVSD Student Title IX Council and Community Advisory Council are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. These councils are comprised of students and community members who are interested in collaborating with the District regarding issues of sexual violence, harassment and gender discrimination. Members participating in the council play an advisory role to the district with a shared goal of elevating student and community voices and leadership.
For Title IX Student Council: High school and middle school students who are interested in working on the prevention of sex-based harassment and violence at school, who are looking to utilize their leadership skills, and who are passionately committed to this long-term process of change in culture and breaking stigmas around reporting are encouraged to apply here. Meeting dates to be determined.
For the Community Advisory Council: Apply here. The Council will meet this fall on 9/16 (virtual), 10/7 (virtual), 11/4 (hybrid), and 12/2 (virtual).
All students and community members are welcome to apply, regardless of their familiarity with Title IX.
School Aged Care
Enjoy our After School News--September!
Update from our Specials Teachers
Volunteers needed for a Rainbow Day event on 9/26/24 at Crest View!
Throughout the school year, BVSD Food Services holds “Rainbow Days” to encourage students to eat a colorful, nutritious lunch by including fruits and vegetables from the salad bar.
Rainbow Days are held in the cafeteria during lunch time and last ~2 hours. We need rockstar volunteers to: encourage students in line to try a variety of produce and engage with students at tables about what it means to “eat a rainbow.” (Bonus points for wearing a salad bar-inspired accessory provided by us!) It’s a fun, easy way to support BVSD’s mission of not only feeding kids nutritious food, but educating them about why it’s so important.
If you are interested in volunteering at your school’s Rainbow Day please sign up here!
Field Day is Friday, September 27th
K-1st~ 8:30-9:45 am
2nd-3rd~10:00-11:15 am
4th-5th~12:45-2:00 pm
Please Click HERE to sign up to volunteer to lead your student's team. If you are volunteering please arrive 10-15 minutes before their start time and check in through the front office.
Field Day is in need of boxes of FRUIT SNACKS for the Relaxation Station. If you can donate a box, please send it with your student any day before Sept. 27th.
Any questions, please email Ms. Dashiell at nikki.dashiell@bvsd.org
ROCV 2024 Cougar Cash Fundraising Campaign
Did you know that ROCV purchased a new sound system for the gym to facilitate all school assemblies? Donations to ROCV through Cougar Cash provide Crest View the ability to make improvements to the school that enhance every child’s experience. Cougar Cash donations make functional upgrades like an indoor/outdoor dining area, bear proof trash cans, new soccer goals for recess, a washer/dryer, and many more, to the school possible! Donating is quick and easy on our website.
EVERY DONATION HELPS! DONATE NOW
NOW ACCEPTING STOCK DONATIONS: FIND OUT MORE
Cougar Cash funds programs, scholarships, teacher education, 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!
Funds go directly to your child’s classroom and school in ways that make a real difference. Please view this video to learn about all the ways that ROCV benefits our school.
The campaign ends on Friday, October 11th. Does your employer MATCH charitable donations? 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!
ROCV (Reach Out Crest View) News
Fall Clean Up!
Saturday 9/21/24 3:00-4:30 pm
Come and help us for an afternoon of cleaning up and taking care of the outside of the school! This is a great way to meet and connect with other parents while serving and helping the school. Kids are welcome to join and help too! Sign up here: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/7/events/13820
Community Night! | Thursday, September 19th | 4-9 pm @Bellota!
Eat at Bellota (4580 N. Broadway) on September 19th from 4-9 pm to support Crest View! Bellota is donating 25% of sales back to Crest View for all dine-in and to-go orders. Just mention Crest View at checkout!
Keep up with ROCV on Social Media!
Follow ROCV social media pages to stay connected! Sharing our posts with your friends is great for the algorithm to increase engagement and support.
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