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Raptor News

January 12, 2023

Raptor News January 12, 2023

Happy Friday Raptor Families,


What a fantastic first week back from winter break. It was wonderful to see and connect with all of our students and dive right back into the learning. As a quick reminder, there is no school on Monday the 15th due to Martin Luther King Jr. day.


Our AAA after school academic support program starts back up on Tuesday, January 16th. If your student is registered, we look forward to seeing them.


On Tuesday, January 16th, a few of our middle school choir students are performing at the SVVSD Middle School Honor Choir concert at Niwot High School at 7:00pm. On Wednesday, January 17th, our Girls Basketball team has an away game on at Aspen Ridge.


As a reminder, the front of the school is for Kindergarten drop-off and pick-up only. 1st-8th please use the west side parking lot. When dropping off please be courteous at pick up and drop off and allow others to back out from the parking lot and exit. Thank you for helping keep our students safe.


Winter weather is here! Please also remind your students to make sure to continue to dress in layers as we are now experiencing much cooler weather. We appreciate your support and involvement in our school community. Please let us know if you need any assistance.


Best Wishes,

Catrina Estrada, Principal

Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal

Matt Romig, Assistant Principal

Grant Elwood, Dean of Students


Late Starts for the School Year:

February 7th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st


School starts at 11:05am, the earliest students can be dropped off is 10:50am. Buses pick up 2.5 hours later than their normal pick up time.

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Mid Year iPad Insurance


If you didn't opt- in to iPad insurance in the beginning of the school year, you can still do so for the second half of the year. The cost is $12.50. Have your student see Mr. Elwood. Payment can be made in the office with cash or check or online through Infinite Campus after your student has checked in with Mr. Elwood.

The Middle School Honor Choir concert is coming soon and we want to have an audience full of TVK8 fans! Four of very own Middle School students were awarded spots in this auditioned choir:


Preston Christofferson

Vanessa French

Jordyn Mierkey

Eva Yacovetta


We are so proud of them! Come show your support of these four fine musicians at the Honor Choir concert at Niwot HS on Thursday January 16 at 7pm. Please see the flyer for more information and to pre-purchase tickets.

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5th-8th Wrestling

Registration for 5th-8th Grade Wrestling opens on January 22nd. The last day to register is January 26th. Use this link to register through RevTrak


Wrestling Season Dates: January 29th-March 11th.

ACCESS for ELLs

In preparation for ACCESS testing (the English language test) we will be pulling students from specials to practice a few weeks before the test. This will start on January 8th. The ACCESS test itself will begin on January 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Moreno or Olga Rojas-Rodriguez. Thank you! For more information about the ACCESS test please visit ACCESS for ELs


En preparación para el examen de ACCESS (el examen del idioma inglés), trabajaremos con sus estudiantes durante sus clases de especiales. Ellos en lugar de ir a la clase de especiales vendrán a practicar con nosotros durante las semanas previas al examen. Esto comenzará el 8 de enero. La prueba ACCESS comenzará la próxima semana, 16 de enero.

Si tienen alguna pregunta, favor de contactar a las Maestras Angela Moreno o Olga Rojas-Rodriguez. ¡Gracias! Para más información sobre el examen ACCESS, visite ACCESS for ELs

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Upcoming Band Music Concerts:

February 21st, 6, 7, 8 Grade Band Concert and Jazz Band at 6:00pm

February 27th, 6, 7, 8 Grade Orchestra Concert and The Raptor Mariachi at 6:00pm


For more information see our Thunder Valley Band/ Orchestra Website

Infant and Toddler Literacy Night with Local Early Language Development Experts
St. Vrain families with children ages 0-3 are invited to the Infant and Toddler Literacy Night on Wednesday, January 24, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event, hosted by St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Department, will take place at the Timberline PK-8 Library and features local early language development experts Susan M. Moore and Laurene Phillips. Parents can expect practical insights into fostering language skills in young children. Childcare services will be available for children ages 1-5.
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Folklore Dance will be starting in January. The first practice will be on January 16th and then will meet every Monday from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Transportation will not be provided, you will need to pick up your students after practice.


This is open to 3rd-8th grade students.


Atención


El baile folklorico empezara a practicar en Enero. Estaremos empezando las prácticas en Enero 16, pero nos reuniremos todos los lunes de 3:45 a 4:45 la escuela no proveerá transportation. Los padres tendrán que asegurarse que pueden recoger a sus estudiantes después de práctica


Estudiantes de tercer grado a octavo grado serán bienvenidos.

Attendance

Parents/guardians shall be required to furnish an explanation for student absenteeism either in writing or orally. Absences not explained within two days after returning to school shall be recorded as unexcused absences unless unusual or extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the building administrator. After 10 excused or unexcused absences a doctors note is required. Communication is key to successful attendance. In the event your student will be absent, please call the front office 303-833-2456, email our attendance clerk, garcia_jessica@svvsd.org or complete this form Report an Absence
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