PRAIRIE RIDGE PARENT POST

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Our 5th grade Eagles researched Native American tribes, used thinking maps, collaborated, wrote reports, engaged in peer editing, and as a culminating activity they created a diorama with their families at home. We hope you enjoyed learning from them during Conferences!

Students are allowed to wear Halloween Costumes to school on Thursday, October 31st with the following expectations to help us maintain a safe learning environment:

• Costumes are worn to school and students are able to navigate personal needs without assistance.

• Staff must be able to recognize students; therefore, students may not wear costume masks, sunglasses, excessive face paint, or anything that covers the entire face.

• Full body inflatables are not allowed at school or at the parade–they prevent staff from being able to recognize the student.

• No blood or gore.

• No weapons or simulated weapons.

• Attire should not be disruptive to the learning environment.

• Avoid pieces of costume that are not attached so they are not lost. School is not responsible for lost items.

If a child comes to school with any of the above items/attire, we will ask them to remove them. Thank you for your attention to safety and a quality learning environment.

Families are invited to come watch our costume parade from 2:50-3:30! {Weather permitting}

• Students will form two lines behind cones which will lead up to the hill behind the building.

• Families may stand on the hill behind the building at the end of the cones.

• Students will begin lining up at 2:50pm and the parade will start after they are in place.

• Students will return to their classrooms at the end of the parade to gather their belongings.

Thank you to our PTO Carnival Committee for a fun-filled family event! We greatly appreciate your time and dedication to our Prairie Ridge Community!

Thank you Mrs. Cloud and all of our middle and high school volunteers for helping make the carnival a success! We especially enjoyed seeing so many of our former Eagles return to make a difference at Prairie Ridge!

Thank you families and PTO for your tremendous support during Conferences this week! We appreciate you prioritizing time to meet with teachers AND the delicious dinners each night!

Save the Date for our Veterans Day Concert!

Presented by our 4th Grade Eagles!

Date: Monday, November 11

Time: 2:45 pm

Location: Prairie Ridge field (weather permitting)--Bring camp chairs or a blanket to enjoy the performance (Remember to leave pets at home.)

Please invite family members, neighbors, and friends who have served in the military so that we can honor and thank them at the concert.

Our fifth-grade Eagles went on a field trip to the Innovation Center. It was an exciting experience where students built prototypes, programmed robots, and collaborated on innovative projects! They had a hands-on opportunity to work together toward a common goal while exploring new technologies and problem-solving skills.

529 Jump is a program that provides a $50 scholarship to a qualified 529 CollegeInvest account for students in St. Vrain Valley Schools who are in Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade or 3rd grade. Each student is eligible for one scholarship. Click here for more information about the Jump 529 program.

Good Attendance Matters

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

Our goal this year is to ensure that every student attends school regularly, striving for five or fewer absences.

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life.

We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. But, we also know that when students miss too much school--regardless of the reason--it can cause them to fall behind academically. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent. Research shows:

• Children chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

• By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.

• By 9th grade good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.

Absences can add up quickly. A child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month. Going to school regularly matters!

Mrs. Cloud took a group of 4th and 5th grade students to Colorado State University to participate in the Get Energized STEM Kit. Students tested different materials and used their own data to help them construct a working battery, using skills and techniques from the CSU research laboratory.

STRIVE FOR FIVE OR FEWER

Celebrating Outstanding Attendance!

To encourage outstanding attendance, we will be celebrating students who maintain 5 or fewer absences for the whole school year with “Outstanding Attendance” brag tags that students can display on their backpacks.

• Students will earn their first tag in November if they have 5 or fewer absences.

• They will earn their second tag in February if they continue to have 5 or fewer absences.

• And finally, students will earn their third tag in May if they still have 5 or fewer absences for the whole school year.

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Students who collect all three brag tags during the year will be invited to an end of school year attendance celebration in May!

Students and families loved visiting the Book Fair this week! Thank you Mrs. Miltersen and all of the wonderful volunteers for bringing this event to Prairie Ridge.

Wednesday November 6th is a Late Start Day!

Classes begin at 11:30 and buses will run approximately 2 1/2 hours later than usual.

Lunch will be served on a delayed schedule.

Eco-cycle presented North American Forests and read the Lorax to 3rd grade students. They learned about a food web and the interdependence of animals and plants. The students’ reviewed everyday forest products that allowed them to reflect on ways to conserve their uses. Students then made their own recycled paper!

Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? St Vrain Valley School District is sponsoring two events for families of students with characteristics of dyslexia.

**October 24 at 5:30 pm The Power of Self-Advocacy See flyer for details.

**October 30 at 5:00 pm Dyslexia 101: Darts, Donuts, and Dyslexia. See flyer for details.

St. Vrain is Hiring: Visit Our Support Staff Job Fair – Oct. 14

St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting a Support Staff Job Fair on Monday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Main Street School, 820 Main St., Longmont. Community members are invited to explore a variety of roles in education, from paraprofessionals and custodians to transportation and clerical staff, all focused on making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with St. Vrain leaders, discuss current job openings, learn more about employee benefits, and receive assistance with submitting online applications.

Learn more about the upcoming job fair and positions available.

St. Vrain Preschool Literacy Night with Author Rosemary Wells, Tuesday Oct. 15

Preschool families in St. Vrain Valley Schools are invited to a special literacy night featuring renowned author Rosemary Wells on October 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools. Rosemary Wells, celebrated for her beloved characters like Max & Ruby, Noisy Nora, and Yoko, will read her book "If You Believe in Me," which preschoolers have received as part of our early reading initiative. During the event, Rosemary will lead a discussion on the book’s themes, demonstrate her approach to character creation as the book’s illustrator, and sign students’ individual books. Students will participate in an art activity during a portion of the event, exploring different mediums similar to what Rosemary uses for her illustrations.

Learn more about Preschool Literacy Night

Mead High School Theater hosts a Kid’s Night Out!

Friday, October 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Kindergarten-5th grade

Drop off at Mead High School auditorium entrance.

$30 per child

Dinner included!

Plan to join us for a fun night of games, crafts, activities, and dinner!

Register today through RevTrak or email Kelly Baxter (baxter_kelly@svvsd.org) with any questions.