Rhino Weekly Connection
10.17.22
A Note from Ryan's Office Team!
It was an exciting week at Ryan celebrating all the fundraising success with the Rhino Stampede Fun Run! The students enjoyed all of the celebrations they earned by reaching their goals, but the highlight of the week was sliming Ms. D and Mr. Chavez!
The first night of in person conferences went fantastic and we are looking forward to seeing many more of you during the final 2 nights of conferences this week on October 18th and 20th.
In this week's update you will find:
- Photo Retake Information
- Noetic Learning Math Contest News
- Immunization reminders from BVSD Health Services
- Extended Absences form
- Halloween Safety Event Information
- PTA Update
- Volunteer Opportunities
- More Important Ryan & District Updates
Have a great week!

Picture Retake Day
Families that need to order a packet may go to Dorian Studio, look for Ryan Elementary and order under "retake day".
If you would like to volunteer to help facilitate, please contact Amy Wierl at amy.wierl@bvsd.org.
Fall 2002 Noetic Learning Math Contest is Coming Up!
If your child wishes to participate in this fall's NLMC, please click here to complete the permission form. Due date is Friday, October 28th in order for your student to participate. Our NLMC Team Leader this year is our new Gifted & Talented Advisor, Tisha Lin. For questions, please email her at tisha.lin@bvsd.org
Immunizations News from BVSD
During the month of October, BVSD will be sending frequent reminders to families who have students with non-compliant immunization statuses. If you receive a reminder, please consider reaching out to our health room staff for help getting your student in compliance.
We can help you find vaccination resources such as the two special back-to school clinics happening next week - Boulder County information and Broomfield information, how to complete an exemption certificate or help answer questions on what’s required when.
You can check the immunization status of your child in the IC Parent Portal under Health.
We want to keep all students in school, healthy and ready to learn!
Cumplimiento de las vacunas de BVSD
Durante el mes de octubre, BVSD enviará recordatorios frecuentes a las familias que tienen estudiantes con estados de inmunización que no cumplen. Si recibe un recordatorio, considere comunicarse con el personal de la sala de salud para obtener ayuda para que su estudiante cumpla.
Podemos ayudarlo a encontrar recursos de vacunación, como las dos clínicas especiales de regreso a la escuela que se llevarán a cabo la próxima semana: información del condado de Boulder e información de Broomfield, cómo completar un certificado de exención o ayudar a responder preguntas sobre qué se requiere y cuándo.
¡Queremos mantener a todos los estudiantes en la escuela, saludables y listos para aprender!
Extended Absences
PTA Update
Dinner for Teachers on Conference Nights
Conferences are this week! In order to thank our teachers for staying late on those nights, the PTA organizes dinner for them. To sign up for prep, clean up, or to bring a dish, please visit https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/16/events/9686.
PTA Community Meeting
Our first community meeting of the year will be this Wednesday, October 19, and we are thrilled that we will be meeting IN PERSON in the Ryan Library! Childcare and pizza will be provided for kids. All members of the Ryan community are welcome to join us!
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
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!
Dia de los Muertos ofrenda
Original Works Fundraiser!
Check out this opportunity to support your child and our Art Program at Ryan Elementary.
More info to come!
Dental Screening Consent Forms Due by Friday, October 21, 2002
This school year BVSD is partnering with Clinica Family Health to provide preventative dental services at our school. Dental services may include screenings, fluoride applications, sealants, and referrals for additional care not available at schools.
All students are eligible to participate. To receive these services for your child, please fill out the attached consent form and submit by Friday, October 21, 2022. If you have questions regarding this school-based dental program, please contact:
Milagros Medina
Dental Operations Manager, Clinica Family Health
303-650-4460, ext 6803
Consent Form (English): https://na1.foxitesign.foxit.com/onlineforms/fillOnlineForm?encformnumber=h2XcxUUlACrGqxT3wlN29w%3D%3D&type=link
Estimada comunidad de (nombre de la escuela). Este año escolar el BVSD está colaborando con Clinica Family Health para proporcionar servicios dentales preventivos en nuestra escuela. Los servicios dentales pueden incluir revisiones, aplicaciones de flúor, empastes dentales y referencias para cuidado adicional no disponible en las escuelas.
Todos los estudiantes son elegibles para participar. Para recibir estos servicios para su hijo(a), por favor llene el formulario de consentimiento adjunto y envíelo antes del viernes 21 de octubre de 2022. Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre este programa dental en la escuela, por favor comunicarse con:
Milagros Medina
Directora de Operaciones Dentales de Clinica Family Health
303-650-4460, ext 6803
Consent form (Spanish): https://na1.foxitesign.foxit.com/onlineforms/fillOnlineForm?encformnumber=MYAz1d8kQSF0RiASfNCyHg%3D%3D&type=link
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.
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.
ATTENDANCE ANOUNCEMENT
Tardies
Important learning takes place first thing in the morning and arriving late can be disruptive to the teacher and other students.
The first bell rings at 7:47AM (8:47 on Wednesdays), The tardy bell rings at 7:50AM (8:50 on Wednesdays). If a student arrives after 7:50AM, they are tardy and need to check in at the Office.
Morning Reminders
- 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.
- 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 be mindful of our school neighbors, observe no parking signs, and be respectful of their property.
- 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.
BVSD Emergency Alert Test: Wed, Oct 19th
During the late start period (8:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time) BVSD will operate a test of its emergency alert system. All BVSD parents and staff will receive a test alert via SchoolMessenger that will include a phone call, text message, and email to those opted in to receive BVSD communications. The message will only be a test, no response is required. Users can then adjust their communication preferences as desired via these instructions.
Parents, students and staff should ensure they are opted in to receive text messages from the district and schools through SchoolMessenger. Opting-in is a two-step process:
- The person's cell phone number must be in a cell phone field in Infinite Campus or Infor/Lawson.
- They then send a text message from their cell phone to “67587” with the word “yes” in the message. They may opt-out at any time by texting “STOP” to 67587.
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.