Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

During Late Start Wednesday this week our staff engaged in some very meaningful professional development. Our district is getting ready to update our literacy curriculum for the Fall and part of the preparation for that update is learning about Thinking Maps. Thinking Maps are a tool to help students develop, collect, organize and process their thoughts. It is a support for writing, but can also be used across content areas. Our whole staff is excited to be able to integrate this tool in our teaching.

We also took a deep dive into mathematical modeling and what that looks like across grade levels. It was eye-opening to see how the same topic or task looks different at each grade level. We have some new strategies for both teaching and evaluating mathematical modeling in the classroom.

We know that the monthly shift in schedule can impact our normal routines. We are grateful for the time to work together and for the support from our families and community!

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

We are now two thirds of the way through the school year! This year has been full of meaningful learning and lots of student growth. Check out our social media on Facebook or Twitter to see some of the highlights. This time of the year also means that Trimester 2 report cards will be available tomorrow, March 3rd. Below is all the information you need to access your child’s report card for this trimester.

Report Card Guide: English • Spanish

Kindergarten: English • Spanish

First Grade: English • Spanish

Second Grade: English • Spanish

Third Grade: English • Spanish

Fourth Grade: English • Spanish

Fifth Grade: English • Spanish

How to Access Report Cards:

Login to your Parent Portal Account •• (Video Walkthrough)

Navigate to "Documents" -- "Elementary Report Card"

You can switch between students in the upper right hand corner.

You can find more information about report cards and grading practices in St. Vrain by accessing our district information page. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please contact the front office for assistance.

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary School

cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org

March 3rd - Trimester 2 Report Cards available in Infinite Campus

March 15th - All School visit to Altona for Shrek Jr. Production

March 18th - 26th - Spring Break

Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school year learning opportunities positively impact student success.

Project Launch program includes:

• Targeted literacy practice daily

• Content literacy in science and social studies

• Focused math study and exploration

• Transportation provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops

• Breakfast, lunch and snack

• Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students

• Available at no cost to families

Date & Times:

Monday-Thursday, June 5 - June 29, 2022

8:30-3:30 PM

Attendance all 16 days is critical!

Registration Deadline March 31, 2023

Space is limited this year! You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program.

Contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher or to the school office.

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La competencia académica es una meta importante del distrito para todos los estudiantes de primaria. Las investigaciones demuestran que las oportunidades de aprendizaje del año escolar extendido influyen positivamente en el éxito de los estudiantes.

El programa de Project Launch incluye:

• Práctica diaria de alfabetización dirigida.
• Alfabetización de contenido en ciencias y estudios sociales.
• Estudio enfocado y exploración de las matemáticas.
• Desayuno, almuerzo y bocadillos.
• Estudiantes que salen del Kínder al 4.° grado.
• Disponible sin costo para las familias.

Fecha y hora

Lunes a jueves, del 5 al 29 de junio de 2022.

8:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

La asistencia es crítica los 16 días del curso.

El plazo de inscripción es el 31 de marzo de 2023.

¡El espacio es limitado este año! Se le notificará si su hijo(a) se coloca en una lista de espera para este programa.

Comuníquese con su escuela o maestro(a) para obtener un formulario de inscripción y devuelvalo completo al maestro(a) de su hijo o a la oficina de la escuela.

Dear Eagle Crest Families,

Thank you for dining out this week at Bad Daddy's for our monthly restaurant fundraiser. Our next Coffee with the Principal & PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 7th at 8:50am (NEW TIME) in the Cafeteria. Come hear school updates about Laps for Leadership, Mwebaza Club and much more.

We are seeking an Events Liaison Co-Coordinator (Executive Board) to serve as the lead on various event committees such as the Welcome Back to School Picnic, movie nights, Laps for Leadership and additional community-building events. We need your help to continue offering these fun activities for families next school year. Please contact Katie Lancaster at ecptovolcoor@gmail.com for more info.

Take care,

Jenn Pensy, PTO president

Visit us online at www.EagleCrestPTO.com

The school wide March Reading Madness Challenge starts on Wednesday, March 1st. Mrs. Beckett will once again be giving away FREE BOOKS. Help students log their reading minutes for a chance to win. Submit Total reading minutes Every Tuesday by noon via the Weekly Reading Log. There will be one winner each week in every classroom for a total of 76 FREE BOOK WINNERS in March! Twenty minutes per day is all it takes, so find a comfy place to read and spring into a good book!

Click on March Reading Madness Flyer for more details.

Are you interested in running or walking the BOLDERBoulder on May 29th, 2023? Eagle Crest is excited to announce that we will be forming a BB Racers Team to help students and families prepare for the big day. When you register for the race with the BB Racers, the whole family can participate in a kid-friendly community of other racers. There is special registration pricing, a special race day t-shirt, and lots of fun for racers the day of the BOLDERBoulder.

Our BB Racers Team will provide training opportunities Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 7:45-8:15 on the track behind school during our regularly scheduled 100 Mile Club running times. We will also host longer runs on 3 Saturdays before race day. If you are interested in participating please complete this form. Katy Schwirtz will reach out to you with more details soon!

In Uganda the new school year started in February. This year Mwebaza Annex School added a class of Primary 3 students and hired a new teacher. School is off to a great start!

We are so excited to see that the vegetable garden is producing food! Students continue to learn sustainable gardening practices during their school day and are harvesting and eating the healthy vegetables as part of their school lunch program!

We are currently accepting applications for all new students to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year! If you or someone you know is interested in joining our wonderful community at Eagle Crest, please share this information with them.

• Preschool: We are excited for the opportunities Universal Preschool will offer our community. Find additional registration information for preschool students on our website.

• Kindergarten: Students turning 5 on or before October 1st, 2023 are eligible to register for kindergarten. Register now to ensure you are included in all upcoming communication and community events about kindergarten at Eagle Crest. Find more information here on our website.

• 1st Grade through 5th Grade: We have open spots at all grade levels for the upcoming school year. New student registration can be completed here on our website.

If you have any questions about enrollment or need support completing the applications, please contact Dinah in our main office. sherwood_dinah@svvsd.org or 303-485-6073

The safety of our school environments has always been a top priority in St. Vrain Valley Schools. As the district continues to invest in security upgrades, mental health resources, counselors, and other supports to ensure the well-being and success of our students, we are excited to share that a new Campus Supervisor position will be provided to all elementary schools in the district.

Currently at all middle and high schools in St. Vrain, Campus Supervisors promote safe and secure learning environments for students by providing an additional layer of facility monitoring, oversight, and communication regarding any potential risks or safety concerns. These roles also play an important part in fostering a positive building environment by building relationships with students and serving as another trusted adult in the building.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for one of these 26 new positions, a job description and application can be accessed here: https://www.applitrack.com/stvrain/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Security.

Our Music, PE, and Art classes are on a 3 day rotation. Every school day is either a Red, Gold, or Purple day. These colors are shared on our school lunch menu to help families plan ahead for necessary supplies like sneakers for PE.

Lunch/Color Day Schedule

MySchoolBucks is the website you want to access in order to add funds to your child’s account for purchasing breakfast, lunch, or milk at school. This system will send you reminders and can manage the account of multiple students. Money can also be sent to school by check or cash. Please label any checks or cash with the students first name, last name, and teacher.

If you haven’t yet, you can apply for Free & Reduced meals to see if your family qualifies for free meals. Applying for Free & Reduced lunch will help manage fees (like iPad Insurance or sports) and also helps our school receive additional funds and services. We encourage all families to complete the application.

We send almost all of our messaging in Infinite Campus through SMS text messages and emails. You can change your Contact Preferences in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Navigate to "Settings" and "Contact Preferences". In that section, you will have the opportunity to confirm the accuracy of your phone and email contacts, as well as your "Message Preferences".

Here are screenshots of our suggested Phone Settings and Email Settings.

Contact us if you need any assistance!

Email: holden_amanda@svvsd.org
Website: eces.svvsd.org
Location: 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO, USA
Phone: 303-485-6073
Facebook: facebook.com/EagleCrestES
Twitter: @EagleCrestES

Have questions about anything covered in this newsletter? Reach out via email to holden_amanda@svvsd.org or cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org.

Need support in Spanish?

Contact Natalie Boggess at: boggess_natalie@svvsd.org , 303-702-7872

OR

Fiorella Martinez at: martinez_maria@svvsd.org , 303-702-7896