Eagle Crest Family Newsletter
February 6th, 2025
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families,
It has been a busy and exciting week here at Eagle Crest! Last weekend, we proudly hosted a robotics competition with 140 student participants, and we also celebrated five of our 5th graders who represented our school at the All-State Choir. This week, we’ve connected with families during conferences and had a jam-packed Late Start Wednesday filled with meaningful learning and collaboration.
Speaking of conferences, we have now completed two of our three scheduled nights, and it has been wonderful to meet with so many families to celebrate student progress and set goals for the remainder of the year. If you missed your conference or haven’t yet scheduled one, there’s still time! Please call the main office to set up a time to meet with your child’s teacher. Ongoing communication is key to supporting student learning, and we want to ensure every family has the opportunity to connect.
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our school community. Wishing you a great weekend!
Warmly,
Amanda
Amanda Holden
Principal
Eagle Crest Elementary School
DEAN OF STUDENTS’ UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families!
Thank you for your time and commitment to connecting with teachers during conferences! These conversations are a valuable part of supporting student growth and success, and we appreciate your partnership as we work together through the rest of the school year—it’s hard to believe we are almost two-thirds of the way through!
Meanwhile, winter just can’t seem to make up its mind! With the constant shifts in temperature, our Lost and Found is overflowing with hats, gloves, sweatshirts, and coats. We have searched for names and had items organized for families to check during Conferences, but many of them remain unclaimed. If your student is missing something, please stop by any day before 4:00pm to take a look. All remaining items will be donated next Thursday, February 13th.
Thank you for being such a great part of our school community--we look forward to continuing to partner with you to support the success of your child at Eagle Crest!
All the best,
Lindsey Cheney
Dean of Students
Eagle Crest Elementary School
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
February 6th & 11th - Family Teacher Conferences
February 14th-17th, - President’s Day Weekend, NO SCHOOL
February 21st - PTO Movie Night, 6pm
February 21st - End of Trimester 2
PTO UPDATE
Dear Eagle Crest Families,
Lights, camera, action! Eagle Crest’s annual family movie night is Friday, February 21 at 5 pm. Escape from the cold and come enjoy the warmth of Lilo and Stitch! Admission is FREE (as is popcorn and a raffle)! Use this link to register your family - tickets are limited per gym capacity so each attending family member needs a reserved ticket!
PJs and blankets encouraged! We will be collecting keurig (coffee and tea) cups and shelf-stable creamers for the teachers’ lounge. This is NOT a drop-off event! All students must be accompanied by an adult. (And if you have reservations but are not able to come, please email events@eaglecrestpto.com so we can make them available to others.)
Fundraisers like tonight’s at Panera help pay for fun events like movie night! Consider stopping at Panera for dinner before or after conferences! Show this flyer or use code FUND4U if ordering online.
Sincerely,
Katie Lancaster, PTO President
COMING UP
- Tonight! 2/6 - Panera Restaurant Night 4-8 PM. Order pick-up (using code FUND4U) or eat-in. Show flyer and EC PTO receives 20%! A great option for teacher conferences night!
- 2/11 Parent-Teacher Conferences Please consider donating a few drinks, a side, or a dessert for teachers working long hours! (PTO funds will be providing the main meal.)
- 2/21 Movie Night! Lilo and Stitch
Helpful Links:
Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!
UPCOMING PARENT UNIVERSITY SESSION, FEBRUARY 20
St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers to support the well-being and success of their children.
Join us on Zoom, Feb. 20 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Adolescent RISE with Nicholas Thompson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Adolescent RISE is a presentation that takes a fun and informative look at the developmental period of adolescence (ages 10-25). It includes debunking myths about adolescence, understanding the four qualities of adolescence (risk taking, identity formation, social reorientation, and emotional intensity), and learning about the tweenage brain. With this foundation established, ways to better support our kids will be discussed.
Please register online to assist with planning purposes.
Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and register for upcoming events
TRIP TRACKER
January Trip Tracker Reporting ends on Sunday, 2/9/2025. Enjoy the warmer weather and keep having green trips to school!
Link for Reporting: https://forms.gle/e3YxinxBJWpcNQgx5
Businesses to Spend TTB:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUxNI-zngBHM1w4xcSIprHJdfJy0aZ3g/view?usp=drive_link
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El reporte de Trip Tracker de enero finaliza el domingo, 9 de febrero de 2025. ¡Disfruten del clima más cálido y sigan teniendo viajes ecológicos a la escuela!
Enlace para reportar: https://forms.gle/e3YxinxBJWpcNQgx5
Negocios donde gastar los TTB:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUxNI-zngBHM1w4xcSIprHJdfJy0aZ3g/view?usp=drive_link
ST. VRAIN PRESCHOOL EXPANDS TO FIVE-DAY-A-WEEK PROGRAMS
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17.
Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.
FREE AND REDUCED FEES
While lunch charges no longer apply, we kindly urge all families to complete the Free & Reduced Fees Application. This not only benefits your family with reduced fees for things like iPad Insurance, but also supports our school in terms of funding and staffing. Remember to renew this application annually for access to various benefits.
Apply for free & reduced fees today to take advantage of these opportunities!
If you require assistance or prefer a paper application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
LUNCH MENU
You can now find the monthly Lunch Menu at LINQCONNECT. This online system allows you to filter for allergens and see the Breakfast Menu. You change between Breakfast and Lunch in the upper left hand corner.
All students can receive complimentary breakfast and lunch at school, with the only additional cost being for seconds. Families can contribute funds to their child’s account by sending cash/check or making a digital payment via RevTrak.
SPECIALS COLOR DAY ROTATION
Eagle Crest's specials follow a three-day rotation: RED, YELLOW, PURPLE. The calendar below helps your family plan and ensure the right shoes are ready for PE activities. Reach out to your child's classroom teacher to find out their classroom's specific color rotation.
FAMILY SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Parents and guardians who would like information to assist you with particular parenting conversations or additional support of your child, please contact our school counselor, Angie Kerbel. kerbel_angela@svvsd.org
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ABOUT US
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
Instagram: @eaglecrestes
QUESTIONS?
Need support in Spanish?
Contact Natalie Boggess at: boggess_natalie@svvsd.org , 303-702-7872