Don't forget to fill out your ballot before 7:00 PM November 7th. 21 Ballot Drop Box locations across Douglas County will be open for the Coordinated Election 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, from October 16, 2023 through 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 7, 2023. Each secure Ballot Drop Box location is under 24-hour video surveillance.CLICK HERE

When we all vote our community only gets stronger. Remind your family and friends to fill out their ballots too!

• Apple Award nominations are open through November 12 on the Foundation for Douglas County Schools’ website. Be sure to nominate a teacher or DCSD staff member who is making a difference in the lives of children.

During the annual testing window of April 1 - April 25, 2024, the Douglas County School District will be required to administer the following state-mandated assessments.

You can view the FVE testing schedule HERE. If you have specific questions about testing schedules or procedures, please contact your school assessment coordinator, Christin Pursley at cfpursley@dcsdk12.org.

Parents/guardians may excuse their students from testing if they wish to do so by following this process.

Thank you for your partnership in helping students succeed.

First Round Open Enrollment for the 24/25 school year opens on November 1st at 8am and closes on December 1st at 4:00pm. Please click HERE for more information.

Happy November! SomethingI love about this time of year is that as we move into the holiday season we are encouraged to reflect on what we’re grateful for. I am thankful every day that I get to work with so many wonderful students, families, and educators!

November Resources:

• Check out this 21 Day Family Gratitude Challenge!

• If you’re on the hunt for a mental health provider for your child, take a look at this great info sheet on Choosing a Mental Health Provider. It includes information on the types of mental health providers available and what to consider. If you have any questions about this process, I’m happy to assist families and provide referrals!

• Contemplating getting your child their first cell phone? This article, Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?, has some really useful things to consider as your family navigates this important decision. I also recommend Common Sense Media.

With gratitude,

Ms. Van Otten

Join us at Chick Fil A for our November restaurant night.

Thank you to everyone who came to our drive-in movie and to the trunk or treat, and an especially big thanks to the volunteers who made these wonderful events happen!

From the FVEA Teacher Appreciation Committee

We are planning a special luncheon for our AMAZING teachers and staff! We want to celebrate their steadfast love and support of our students, families, and community. To show them how much they mean to us and our community, please visit the link below to help us provide a soup and salad lunch that they can enjoy the week before Thanksgiving Break. It will be held on Tuesday, November 14. All items will need to be dropped off by/before 10 am on this day.

Frontier Valley Soup and Salad Luncheon Sign Up

Thank you so much for joining together in this effort to treat our teachers!