Rhino Weekly Connection
11.7.22
A Note from Ryan's Office Team!
Welcome to November, hope you all enjoyed our first snowfall of the school year last week!
We have many exciting events and opportunities coming up at Ryan, please read this Newsletter to get all the details!
Thanks for the outstanding generosity our community showed in sharing Halloween candy with the troops. Bags and bags and bags of candy were shared with our troops.
In this week's update you will find:
- No School for Veterans Day
- BVSD RSV update
- Penny War Fundraiser
- Book Fair details
- Rhino TV link
- Original Works fundraiser details
- Dare to Dance information
- Battle of the Books information
- Open Enrollment information
- BVSD Bond update
- PTA Update
- Counseling Corner
- More reminders, updates and opportunities
Have a Fantastic week!
No School November 11th
Thank you to all who have served our Country!
RSV Update from BVSD
Fall Respiratory Illness Season Reminders
Colorado is seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses in children across the state. As the temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors these viruses spread more easily.
There are actions we can continue to take to keep ourselves and our families healthy from all communicable diseases such as Colds, RSV, Flu and COVID-19.
Please stay home if sick
At least 24 hrs after you’ve had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea (resolved without medications)
If you have multiple symptoms such as coughing, congestion, aches, sore throat - stay home until they start to improve
Follow the school guidelines for returning - students AND staff
Get tested - testing is available for COVID, Flu and RSV
Practice good hand and respiratory hygiene
Cover your cough
Dispose of tissues immediately
Wash or sanitize your hands
Talk to your healthcare provider about vaccines for Flu and COVID-19
Consider wearing a mask indoors for added protection
Quick Check Resource - Is it Allergies, Cold, Flu, COVID or RSV
Children’s Hospital Colorado has more detailed information on symptoms, duration and treatment options here: The Difference Between COVID-19, Cold, Flu and Other Bugs Affecting Kids
If your child is showing any of these signs it is important to call your provider:
Your child develops any complications such as an earache, sinus pain or pressure, or develops fever after the first two or three days.
Any fever lasting more than 3 days.
Your child is drinking much less or not urinating (peeing)
The cough lasts more than 3 weeks.
Spanish
Información sobre la temporada de enfermedades respiratorias
Colorado está viendo un aumento en enfermedades respiratorias en niños en todo el estado. A medida que las temperaturas bajan y pasamos más tiempo en ambientes cerrados, estos virus se propagan más fácilmente.
Estas son acciones que podemos continuar realizando para mantener a nuestras familias y nosotros mismos saludables de todas las enfermedades transmisibles como resfriados, RSV, gripe y COVID-19.
Por favor quédese en casa si está enfermo(a)
Al menos 24 horas después de haber tenido fiebre, vómitos o diarrea (resueltos sin medicamentos).
Si tiene múltiples síntomas como tos, congestión, dolores, dolor de garganta: quédese en casa hasta que empiece a mejorar.
Siga las directrices escolares para regresar a clases para los estudiantes Y TAMBIÉN para el personal.
Hágase la prueba: hay pruebas disponibles para COVID, la gripe y RSV.
Practique una buena higiene de las manos y de las vías respiratorias.
Cúbrase la boca al toser.
Deseche los pañuelos inmediatamente.
Lávese o desinféctese las manos.
Hable con su proveedor de atención médica sobre las vacunas contra la gripe y el COVID-19.
Considere usar una máscara en ambientes cerrados para protección adicional.
Recurso de verificación rápida - ¿Es una alergia, resfriado, gripe, COVID o RSV? (en inglés)
Children’s Hospital de Colorado tiene más información detallada sobre los síntomas, su duración y opciones de tratamientos aquí: La diferencia entre COVID-19, un resfriado, la gripe y otros virus que afectan a los niños (en inglés)
Si su niño(a) está mostrando alguno de estos síntomas, es importante llamar a su proveedor de atención médica:
Su niño(a) desarrolla cualquier complicación, como dolor de oídos, dolor o presión en los conductos nasales, o desarrolla fiebre después del segundo o tercer día.
Cualquier fiebre que dure más de 3 días.
Su niño(a) está tomando mucho menos agua, o no está orinando.
La tos dura por más de 3 semanas.
Book Fair Details!
Come to the BOOK FAIR, November 14-18!
Monday to Wednesday we are open 8am-4pm.
We will be open late on Thursday, November 17, 8am-6pm.
Friday the book fair will be open 8am-12pm.
We will have special guests doing storytimes in classrooms on Thursday evening from 4pm-6pm. There will also be snacks and a craft! Come see guest readers including a firefighter, a surgeon, the Mayor of Lafayette, a politician, Ms. Weir, parent volunteers, and more. We will also have a bilingual storytime in Spanish by a librarian from the Lafayette Public Library. Book character pumpkins and Day of the Dead artwork will also be on display. We hope to see you there for this exciting event!
Book Fair Volunteers
The Ryan Library is looking for volunteers to help with the Fall 2022 Book Fair! This is such an exciting time for students. During the book fair, the library transforms into a book store where students can purchase books to keep. Funds raised at the book fair are used for library programs and purchasing new books.
We are looking for volunteers who can help with setting up and decorating for the book fair on Thursday, November 10. We need volunteers to help run the book fair Monday, November 14 to Friday, November 18. Finally, we also need volunteers to help pack up the book fair and make the library ready for instruction. Thank you for considering helping out in the library! To sign up, visit, https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/16/events/9335
Canned Food Drive
Original Works Fundraiser
Hello Ryan Family!
It's that time again for our Original Works Fundraiser!!! You can support your child and our art program when you order! These make great gifts and bring so much joy! The deadline for orders is November 11, 2022. See the attached flyer for more details, and of course, reach out if you have any questions!
If you need help with your order, contact the Original Works Customer Service Team at 518.584.9278 for assistance.
Dare to Dance Performances for 1st & 2nd Graders
Please come and support your Child in person.
The 2nd graders will perform in the gym 1:10-1:45pm
The 1st graders will perform in the gym 2:15-2:45pm
Battle of the Books Information
The 2022-2023 Battle of the Books List is now available! Battle of the Books is a quiz bowl style competition for students in 3rd-5th grade. You can read more here! If your child is interested in Battle of the Books, please sign them up using this form.
Open Enrollment Window
BVSD Open Enrollment begins Tuesday, November 1, until Wednesday, January 4 and will be done online.
Open Enrollment events at Ryan Elementary will be:
- Informational Night on November 29th, 6-7pm
- Coffee with Admin on December 14th, 7:45-8:45am.
Fifth grade families interested in getting more information about Angevine may join their Open Enrollment events:
Thursday, November 17th at 9-10 am
Tuesday, November 29th 6-7 pm
December 5th 9-10 am
Please contact AMS (720.561.7100) for more information.
For other BVSD Middle School Open Enrollment Tours and Information click here.
Current KG through 4th grade Ryan students do not need to do anything for their enrollment for next school year, so long as they have not moved out of the Ryan attendance area this school year. All KG through 4th grade Rhinos who are currently OE'd to Ryan or living in the attendance area will automatically roll-up for next school year. If you have moved out of the Ryan attendance area this school year, or know you're going to, and wish to have your child remain at Ryan, you will need to register for Open Enrollment. Questions? Reach out to Jamie Hanes at 720.561.7007 OR jamie.hanes@bvsd.org.
BVSD Bond/Critical Needs Information
Did you know?
BVSD owns and operates 61 buildings constructed in nearly every decade of the last 140 years. We all know how important quality learning environments are for students and teachers to do their important work every day.
Over time, building materials and equipment age, wear out, and become outdated. BVSD must invest in maintaining and updating facilities on an ongoing basis to ensure they are safe and functional and can continue to support teaching and learning for decades to come.
This fall, Boulder Valley School District voters will cast ballots on a $350M tax-funded bond measure to provide building renovations described in the 2022 Facilities Critical Needs Plan
The plan outlines a strategy for investing in all BVSD schools to address ongoing maintenance needs in aging buildings to extend their useful life; to plan for enrollment growth; to create more Career and Technical Education opportunities; and to make it easier for students of all physical abilities to enjoy our playgrounds.
Specifically, the plan calls for:
Updating worn-out equipment and materials in aging buildings and constructing a replacement school for New Vista which is beyond repair,
Constructing a new school in Erie to address overcrowding at other schools due to enrollment growth,
Expanding and creating industry-inspired labs, shops, and classrooms in PK-8, middle, and high schools and the Boulder Technical Education Center (TEC) so more students can benefit from Career and Technical Education, and
Replacing playground mulch on a number of playgrounds with a solid, rubberized surface which is easier for children of all physical abilities to use.
You can learn more about the 2022 Facilities Critical Needs Plan on the BVSD website and check out what is planned for Ryan here (Spanish). Watch for more information in the coming weeks.
PTA Update
No Cost Fundraisers
Did you know that you can earn money for Ryan at no additional cost to you? Linking your King Soopers card to Ryan, shopping using Amazon Smile, saving Longmont Dairy milk caps, and scanning receipts for Box Tops for Education are all easy ways to raise money for Ryan! See links below for more info.
Thanks for all your support!
November Counseling Corner
Gratitude is an attitude that helps us see and celebrate all the good around us. It’s being thankful for what we do have instead of focusing on what we don’t have. When you share your gratitude, you can make yourself and others happier. In the November Counseling Corner learn more about how to cultivate this superpower in your family as well as ways to practice gratitude this month!
Drop Off/Pick Up Reminders
Please be kind to school staff members who are implementing the rules to help ensure everyone's safety! Remember, all adults are models for our students so we ask that you follow all safety rules while on school property.
- There is no supervision in the mornings until 7:35. We ask that students do not arrive on school grounds prior to then.
- The bus lane is for buses only. Please utilize the parking lot hug & go for dropping students off.
- When students are dropped off, please walk around the front of the building to the playground and classroom doors. There is no supervision in the back of the building.
- Please do not cut through the parking lot near the playground. It is blocked off for safety. We are observing many families cut through the chains/barricades to get through.
- Only cross the street at the cross walk.
- Please be mindful of our school neighbors, observe no parking signs, and be respectful of their property.
- Wednesday Before School Care: please come to the front doors of the school with your child to sign them in with the supervision staff. Due to limited staff and a safety, students arriving after 7:50 will not be able to attend.
- As much as we love all of your cute dogs and pets, we ask that they are kept at home during drop off and pick up.
Snack Donations
Please send your child with a water bottle and healthy snacks everyday.
The Health Room is asking for snack donations to help provide a snack to those students who forget or are not able to bring one from home.Thank you!
SAC Update
Classroom Celebrations
Please be sure to send in healthy, store bought snacks or non-food items. Birthdays are celebrated each week over the intercom and students come to the office to get a birthday prize.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is a fun, simple way to get involved within the Ryan community. We have all sorts of opportunities to get involved. Whether you volunteer regularly in your teacher’s classroom or the office copy room or just as needed, the impact can be huge. Not only does it benefit the school but it benefits your kids and families in our community as well! Please take a moment to fill out the background check through raptor: https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/get-involved/volunteers and click here to see what opportunities we have available Help at School
We appreciate your help! Thanks!
Library Updates
Follow us on Instagram, @RyanElemLibrary!
Extended Absences
5th Grade Instrumental Music
Instrumental music is in full swing for our 5th graders every Monday and Thursday! Please ensure your 5th grade musician's success by helping them remember their instruments each Monday and Thursday. Things can get crazy in the office, our delivery team might not always make out into the building to get instruments to students.
No Phone use by STUDENTS during school
Please remind your students that if they are not feeling well or need to urgently contact a parent, to please visit the office and we will help them.
School Safety Drills: What to expect
In the Boulder Valley School District, student safety is a top priority and our security team has developed measures to protect students and staff and respond effectively in the event of an emergency. In support of these safe practices, all BVSD schools participate in safety drills each semester. Drills are an excellent opportunity to practice not only the prepared protocols, but to consider actions for different, unplanned situations.
Schools conduct drills each semester that include Fire, Evacuation, Secure, Lockdown, Shelter and Hold. These drills are conducted with the support of BVSD security and emergency services personnel.
Opt Into BVSD Text Messages/¡Opta por recibir mensajes de texto del BVSD!
The benefits of BVSD text messages:
Receive alerts during a crisis
Receive important reminders
Emails can get buried in your inbox; text message alerts make sure you receive timely information from the district.
Text the word "Yes" to 67587 from your phone to opt into text messaging.
Los beneficios incluyen:
Recibir alertas durante una crisis
Recibir recordatorios importantes
Los correos electrónicos son fáciles de perder en tu bandeja de entrada. Recibir alertas por mensaje de texto garantiza que recibirás información del distrito de manera oportuna.
Textea la palabra "Yes" por mensaje de texto al 67587 para recibir textos del distrito.New Bullying Reporting Process/Nuevo proceso para reportar intimidación o acoso escolar (bullying)
Last school year the Board of Education updated its policies around bullying, and investigating complaints around bullying (See Policy JDHB / JDHB-E). To make the reporting process as easy as possible for victims of bullying, the district has created a single form to make a bullying report.
Once submitted, the school principal will be notified of your submission and will promptly begin to investigate the complaint. Parents/guardians can then expect to receive a report of this investigation. You can make a bullying report using the form on the Help for Students page which is also linked at the top of our school website. Paper copies will also be available in our/ your school’s front office.
El año pasado el Consejo de Educación actualizó sus políticas sobre el acoso o intimidación escolar y la investigación de reportes de incidentes de intimidación o acoso escolar (refiérase a la Política JDHB / JDHB-E>). Para hacer que el proceso sea lo más fácil posible para las víctimas, el distrito creó un formulario único para reportar incidentes de acoso o intimidación escolar.
Después de completarla, el director de la escuela será notificado del reporte e inmediatamente comenzará una investigación del incidente. Los padres y tutores legales recibirán un informe sobre la investigación. Use el formulario en la página de Ayuda para los estudiantes para completar un reporte sobre un incidente de acoso o intimidación escolar. El documento también está disponible sobre el encabezado de nuestro sitio web.También hay copias impresas en las oficinas principales de las escuelas.
RevTrack Changes/Cambios en RevTrak
BVSD has implemented a centralized RevTrak web store (system used to collect fees) for all BVSD schools. Note for current BVSD parents: You will have to create a new login when using the system for the first time. Learn more about the benefits of this change and how to set up your account.
El BVSD ha implementado una tienda web RevTrak centralizada (sistema utilizado para cobrar tarifas) para todas las escuelas del BVSD. Nota para los padres actuales del BVSD: Deberá crear un nuevo inicio de sesión cuando utilice el sistema por primera vez. Obtenga más información sobre los beneficios de este cambio y como configurar su cuenta.
If you have any questions please be sure to reach out!
Ryan Elementary STEAM School
Website: https://rye.bvsd.org/
Location: 1405 Centaur Village Drive, Lafayette, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanElemSTEAM