Ryan's Weekly Family Update

Dear Ryan Elementary Community,

Congratulations to Ms. Trippe and all the Battle of Books teams for making our school proud. We have more fun events to look forward to including our spring Noetic Math Challenge for 2nd-5th grade, Bike to School Day, end of year IXL and Mclass testing windows with AGE awards, field trips for certain grades, field day on May 15th and so much more.

Last week I shared information about our 2026/27 staffing allocations with our school team. This week during our PTA meeting and School Accountability Committee meetings, I'll discuss these updates. On Monday, April 6th, I’ll write this information in the Monday message. I can let our community know that we have been allocated three teachers for kindergarten, first, third, fourth and fifth grades for the 26-27 school year. Based on a smaller cohort size, we will have two second grade classes next year. If you have any questions about next year, at this time, please direct them towards me rather than staff.

CMAS Testing in April for 3rd-5th Grade Students begins in two weeks.

2026 RYE CMAS Community Letter (1).pdf

Our theme for Ryan’s CMAS week is, “DONUT stress, just do your BEST.” Students that participate will be honored with an A.G.E. Award (Attendance, Grit and Effort), Ryan CMAS medal and additional surprises that week.

Click here for a letter previously shared with 3rd-5th grade families about CMAS.

It’s a great day to be a Rhino. We are RESILIENT RHINOS!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Jackman

Principal

In this newsletter you will find details on the following:

• Letter from Principal Jackman
• Important Dates and Events
• Yearbook Ordering information
• Ryan Spring Bookfair Results
• Battle of the Books Update
• Walk, Bike and Roll details
• Ryan's PTA Spring Fling Flyer
• PTA Updates & Store
• Ryan's Incoming Kindergarten Summer Playdate Information
• Free After School Program Flyer
• Garden To Table Camp Information
• Sports Summer Camp at Ryan Opportunity
• Kinder and Neighborhood Registration NOW OPEN!
• Preschool & SAC Registration information
• Parent Portal Information
• BVSD Weather Delay/Closure System
• Health Insurance Resources Available
• Important Parking Instructions
• Attendance Policy Information
• Volunteer Instructions
• BVSD Messenger Notifications
• Calendar Links

If you have an immediate need, please call the main office at 720.561.7000

April 3 - 6-9pm PTA's Spring Fling, Parent night at Relish and Pickleball

April 13-17 - CMAS Testing Week

April 22 - Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day

May 15 - Field Day

May 21 - 5th Grade Celebration and Last Day of School

Please click the link below to buy a yearbook for $22

buytheyearbook.com

School Code: 731445

Book sales are open from 3/23/25-5/15 ONLINE.

Thank you for supporting the Ryan Library through our Spring 2026 Book Fair! Whether you shopped, donated, volunteered, or funded an eWallet, the book fair was a success because of YOU. We are grateful!

Congratulations to all three of our Battle of the Books teams. 3rd grade tied for 1st place! They will be moving on to a regional Battle on April 18! Way to go rhino readers. We are so proud of you!

Please join us on April 22nd, for the Spring Walk, Bike and Roll to school event!

We'll have snacks for the kids and coffee for the parents!

PTA Annual Auction Is Live — and Join Us at Spring Fling!

Our PTA Annual Auction is officially open, and we’re excited for our school community to join the fun! This event is the PTA’s second-largest fundraiser of the year, and the funds raised go directly toward supporting our incredible teachers, staff, and programs that benefit every student at our school.

This year’s auction features a wide variety of items and experiences for families to enjoy. You’ll find special experiences with our teachers, fun community experiences like fitness classes, Code Ninjas sessions, and cooking classes for kids, as well as getaways, photography sessions, gift baskets and more. There’s something for everyone!

Browse the auction, place your bids, and share the link with family and friends who might also want to support our school community: 2026 PTA Auction Site

Then mark your calendar for the Spring Fling, the culminating event of this year’s fundraiser — and the night the auction will close! We hope you can join us at Relish Food Hall and Pickleball in Louisville on Friday, April 3rd for a fun adults-only evening of food, games, and community. You can even play pickleball against your favorite teacher or staff member in the Faculty Face-off, and be there for some exciting end-of-auction moments as bidding wraps up that night.

Registration is free and includes one drink of your choice. Food will be available for purchase from the many vendors on site. Register for free by clicking here!

Thank you for helping make our school such a wonderful place to learn and grow. Every bid helps support our students, teachers, and staff!

If you or someone you know is interested in donating an item for our auction, please reach out to communications@ryanelementarypta.org

Our next general meeting will be Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30. The meeting will be online and can be accessed by clicking this link. Thank you!

PTA Website

PTA Facebook

Ryan Parents Facebook

Ryan Spiritwear Store

Are you looking for some Ryan Rhino gear? Please click on the link below for tshirts, sweatshirts, mugs, etc! These items would make great gifts for your favorite Rhino.

PTA Family Store

Dear Ryan Families,

Do you have a child who will be an incoming Ryan Rhino next school year?

Do you have friends, family members or neighbors with a rising Kindergartener?

If so, NOW is the time to register and help us plan ahead to ensure we have staffing for the number of students starting their journey at Ryan!

To register, please click here.

Get to know our wonderful Kindergarten teaching team by checking out the Kindergarten Website!

Please reach out with any questions!

The Universal Preschool Program (UPK) application for four year olds is now open. The pre-registration period for children returning for a second year of preschool, preschool siblings of children already attending, and parent employees closes on February 2nd. Returners will have a spot reserved for them but they must apply through the UPK website to keep it. Siblings and parent employees will be enrolled first come, first served. Apply here.

The Preschool Tuition Lottery window for three year olds closes on December 17th at 4 pm. Children must turn three by October 1st, 2026 to be eligible. Apply here.

In 2026-27 we will continue to offer half-day Preschool sessions five days a week, morning and afternoon, at all of our sites. The majority of our sites also offer Preschool Enrichment to extend the day.

Families who are paying tuition for more than one child can apply for a 15% sibling discount in either Preschool or Preschool Enrichment. A 15% discount to Enrichment tuition will be offered to parent/guardian employees. (Please note that only one discount can be applied.)

Children do not need to be potty trained to enroll in a BVSD preschool!

Email us at preschool@bvsd.org or call 720-561-5075 if you’re interested or would like to find out more.

All applications submitted within the Lottery window will be ranked according to categories including returning SAC students and five other circumstances. Selection notifications will go out on May 1.

Schedule choices include full-time or two part-time options (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday).

All details are posted on the SAC Lottery Webpage. Families are encouraged to review the timeline and instructions in advance, and may direct any questions to the Child Care Enrollment Team (720)561-5974.

Questions? Contact Jasmine Bailon

Starting on January 1st, you will not be able to add/change emergency contacts for your student(s).

Please contact Jamie.Hanes@bvsd.org for assistance with adding/changing emergency contacts or updating address information.

You are still be able to update your own parent email and phone number by following these instructions.

BVSD weather delay and closure procedures

Under all but the most extreme conditions, school officials have a responsibility to keep school in session. During Colorado winters, snow and ice may result in a delay or closure if necessary. No notices means no closures or significant delays have been reported.

As always, BVSD respects a parent's decision to keep students home from school or delay their arrival due to weather conditions. Contact the school's attendance office and the absence will be excused.

BVSD Health Services is sharing the following information for families who may be in need of health insurance or would like to explore their options, knowing that preventive and supportive services provided through this coverage helps keep students healthy and ready to learn.

Open Enrollment for health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado is happening now through January 15, 2026. This is the time when individuals and families can find affordable health coverage for the coming year.

We’ve included helpful flyers with information about both Connect for Health Colorado and OmniSalud, a program that offers health insurance options for Coloradans regardless of immigration status.

Families who would like support can contact the Boulder County Enrollment Center for free assistance with Connect for Health Colorado, OmniSalud, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), and CHP+. The Enrollment Center provides confidential, unbiased guidance in English and Spanish, and in other languages through an interpreter.

To schedule an appointment with a Health Coverage Guide, visit boco.org/HealthCoverage, call 303-441-4530, or email HealthCoverage@BoulderCounty.gov.

Questions? Contact Joanna Harrison(joanna.harrison@bvsd.org), Resource Nurse

The bus lane is reserved for buses only at all times!

Our school is a busy place! We have buses coming and going throughout the entire school day with Preschool pick ups and drop offs, field trips and early arrivals.

We also have the bus lane available to Emergency Vehicles, when needed.

Please use the Northeast parking lot or park in the neighborhood.

Also, do not park in the South parking lot, which is a staff parking lot, or in the Handicap parking spaces unless you have a sticker displayed in your vehicle.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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, bring breakfast and coffee to teachers for late start or volunteer for the book fair, the impact can be huge. Not only does it benefit the school but it benefits your kids and families in our community as well!

bvsd.org/volunteer

Volunteers and field trip chaperones that volunteer once and are under line-of-sight supervision by BVSD staff at all times only need to go through the front office Raptor check-in process.

Individuals interested in volunteering and interacting with students on an ongoing basis under line of sight supervision of BVSD staff, complete the appropriate yearly application; ENGLISH or SPANISH. Please note, there is a $32.00 background fee due at the time of submission.

For volunteers, partners, or field trip chaperones who will not be under line-of-sight supervision of BVSD staff at all times – CBI fingerprint check is required through a third party vendor (these background checks are now valid for 5 years), paid by the volunteer or partner AND volunteer must sign a BVSD volunteer agreement (Spanish) each year.

Please see the Volunteers/Visitors Flowchart and the Volunteer/Visitor FAQ for additional details.

Daily Attendance

Please help your child develop good attendance habits. Research shows that missing just two days per month severely impacts reading and math growth. To make expected academic and social emotional gains, students should be at school at a rate of 95% or more. Habits developed in elementary school often carry over into middle school and high school.

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If your child will be absent:

• Please let us know online via Infinite Campus OR call Ryan’s attendance line at 720-561-7002 by 8:05 a.m. If your student is arriving late, please note that in the comments section online. Always notify the office of an absence or late arrival, not just the classroom teacher.

• Attendance - Ryan Elementary School. Please include the following information in your voice message: your name, student’s name, grade & teacher, and the reason for the absence.

• As a safety precaution, all primary contacts of students marked as unaccounted absences will receive notification by BVSD’s automated attendance system to verify a child’s absence. Promptly calling in absences and tardies will prevent your home or workplace from being disturbed.

• If at all possible, make every attempt to schedule doctor and dentist appointments before or after the school day, as this tends to take away from a student’s learning time. If your child does have a medical appointment, providing us with documentation helps us code these absences properly.

• Automated calls are made by 9:00 a.m. for students who are marked as “unexcused absence”.

• Procedures and information about student absences are explain in the March 2024 Revised Board Policy, JH and Attendance & Engagement - Boulder Valley School District

We understand sometimes our students need to be out for an extended period of time. We ask, if you know your child will be out for more than 3 days, to please fill out this form in addition to reporting the absence through the portal or attendance line.

Attendance Letter Communication Details

When students in BVSD reach a certain number of absences (you can find the breakdown below), you will receive an AUTOMATED attendance letter. All absences excused or unexcused will receive these communications when the number of absences reach the particular threshold. Also please note, three (3) unexcused partial absences or five (5) unexcused tardies will equal one unexcused absence.

Letter Criteria:

• Friendly Letter after 5 days missed

• Letter A after 10 days missed

• Letter B after 15 days missed

BVSD uses School Messenger to communicate with families as needed via email, phone call and text message to those opted in to receive BVSD Communications.

Users can adjust their communication preferences and opt-in to text messages as desired via instructions found on the BVSD School Messenger Support webpage.

BVSD Calendar Link

• 2025-26 Parent -Teacher Printable (English)
• 2025-26 Parent-Teacher Printable Calendar (Spanish)

• 2025-26 Academic Calendar Printable (English)

• 2025-26 Academic Calendar Printable (Spanish)

• 2025-26 Preschool Calendar Printable (English)

• 2025-26 Preschool Calendar Printable(Spanish)

• Elementary ABC Specials Weekly Rotation Calendar (English)

• Ryan's Specials Schedule Color Rotation

• Calendario de clases especiales ABC (Español)

Website: https://rye.bvsd.org/
Location: 1405 Centaur Village Drive, Lafayette, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanElemSTEAM