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Yampa Valley Newsletter/ Boletín

September 12, 2025/12 de septiembre de 2025

Yampa ValleyNewsletter/ BoletínSeptember 12, 2025/12 de septiembre de 2025

YVHS is a Performance School! / ¡YVHS es una escuela de rendimiento! YVHS is a Performance School! / ¡YVHS es una escuela de rendimiento!

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I'm proud to announce that Yampa Valley High School has received a Performance rating, which is the highest level schools can earn. Measured among nearly 100 other Alternative Education Campuses (AECs) in Colorado, YVHS is performing very well! Overall YVHS Exceeds expectations in academic achievement (PSAT/SAT) and postsecondary workforce readiness, compared to other AECs! We are Approaching proficiency when it comes to student engagement and academic growth. We already have things in the works to address these areas for improvement, so we feel really good about the trajectory of YVHS. Huge thanks to our hard-working staff, our engaged parents, and our amazing learners!! It feels great to be a Performance school, along with all of our other SSSD schools!

Me enorgullece anunciar que la Preparatoria Yampa Valley ha recibido una calificación de Rendimiento, el nivel más alto que pueden obtener las escuelas. Comparada con casi 100 Campus de Educación Alternativa (CEA) en Colorado, ¡YVHS tiene un excelente desempeño! En general, YVHS supera las expectativas en rendimiento académico (PSAT/SAT) y preparación para la fuerza laboral postsecundaria, en comparación con otros CEA. Nos estamos acercando al nivel de competencia en cuanto a participación estudiantil y crecimiento académico. Ya estamos trabajando para abordar estas áreas de mejora, por lo que nos sentimos muy satisfechos con la trayectoria de YVHS. ¡Muchísimas gracias a nuestro dedicado personal, a nuestros padres comprometidos y a nuestros increíbles estudiantes! ¡Es un placer ser una escuela de Rendimiento, al igual que todas las demás escuelas del SSSD!

Attendance / Asistencia Attendance / Asistencia

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We just want to remind everyone that classes begin at 8:20AM each day. Having students trickle in over a 30-40 minute time period is disruptive to others, and so much instruction has been missed by that time. If being 10 minutes late each day is equivalent to missing 1.5 weeks of the school year, being late 20-30 minutes each day is even more detrimental.

We know that it is sometimes difficult to get teens out of the house on time, and we appreciate your many efforts to steer them in the right direction. However you are encouraging them and sending the message that school is their highest priority "job" right now, we appreciate all of your efforts!

We want students to come to school feeling and being ready to learn, and for learning environments to be as fluid and uninterrupted as possible. This is a win for learners and teachers!

Thank you again for all of your help. We can do better!!

Solo quiero recordarles que las clases comienzan a las 8:20 a. m. todos los días. ¡Hoy, el 60% de los estudiantes llegaron tarde! Las aulas estaban prácticamente vacías esta mañana mientras los maestros impartían clases. Que los estudiantes lleguen poco a poco durante un período de 30 a 40 minutos interrumpe a los demás, y para entonces se ha perdido mucha instrucción. Si llegar 10 minutos tarde cada día equivale a perder una semana y media del año escolar, llegar 20 a 30 minutos tarde cada día es aún más perjudicial.

Sabemos que a veces es difícil sacar a los adolescentes de casa a tiempo, y agradecemos sus esfuerzos por guiarlos en la dirección correcta. Sin embargo, les están animando y transmitiendo el mensaje de que la escuela es su prioridad ahora mismo, ¡agradecemos todos sus esfuerzos!

Queremos que los estudiantes vengan a la escuela sintiéndose y listos para aprender, y que los entornos de aprendizaje sean lo más fluidos e ininterrumpidos posible. ¡Esto es una victoria para los estudiantes y los maestros!


Gracias de nuevo por toda su ayuda. ¡Podemos hacerlo mejor!

Valuable Volunteer Valuable Volunteer

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Yampa Valley High School is celebrating Matt Caron, who is one of our district’s amazing bus drivers! He has volunteered to pick up lunches from SSHS cafeteria and deliver them to YVHS daily. He even throws in some of his own snacks for the kids! Taking on this responsibility has already had such a positive impact, not only by ensuring students get more uninterrupted support, but also by having another friendly adult who students see consistently. Matt is also helping to plan field trips that are in line with different areas of educational focus. He tries to go on every field trip with YVHS, actively participating in the events while getting to know students better. Thank you, Matt, for showing our students how much you value them! The impact is immeasurable.


La Preparatoria Yampa Valley celebra a Matt Caron, ¡uno de los increíbles conductores de autobús de nuestro distrito! Se ha ofrecido como voluntario para recoger almuerzos de la cafetería de SSHS y entregarlos a YVHS a diario. ¡Incluso les trae algunos de sus propios bocadillos a los niños! Asumir esta responsabilidad ya ha tenido un impacto muy positivo, no solo al garantizar que los estudiantes reciban un apoyo más continuo, sino también al contar con otro adulto amable al que los estudiantes ven con frecuencia. Matt también ayuda a planificar excursiones escolares que se ajustan a las diferentes áreas de enfoque educativo. Intenta asistir a todas las excursiones escolares con YVHS, participando activamente en los eventos y conociendo mejor a los estudiantes. ¡Gracias, Matt, por demostrarles a nuestros estudiantes cuánto los valoras! El impacto es inmensurable.

Upcoming Dates / Próximas Fechas Upcoming Dates / Próximas Fechas

September 19 - NO SCHOOL, Professional Development Day

September 23 - Construction Fair at Howelson Hill, 8 - 2:30 pm

September 26 - Hike and Homecoming Parade

September 27 - Homecoming Dance, 7:30 pm at the Base of the Steamboat Ski Area


19 de septiembre - NO HAY CLASES, Día de Desarrollo Profesional

23 de septiembre - Feria de la Construcción en Howelsen Hill, de 8:00 p. m. a 2:30 p. m.

26 de septiembre - Caminata y desfile de bienvenida

27 de septiembre - Baile de bienvenida, a las 7:30 p. m. en la base del área de esquí de Steamboat

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What We've Been up to - En que Hemos Estado What We've Been up to - En que Hemos Estado

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Gifted Ed for Families/Educación para superdotados para familias Gifted Ed for Families/Educación para superdotados para familias

Gifted Education Focus Group / Grupo Focal de Educación para Estudiantes Dotados

Families of Gifted Education Focus Group
Families are invited to join a virtual focus group to share their perspectives on gifted education experiences in our district.

Monday, September 22
6:30–7:00 p.m.
Google Meet
Join here: https://meet.google.com/tmt-ubvn-azk
Or dial: +1 240-532-3742 (PIN: 812 474 566#)
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tmt-ubvn-azk?pin=4160036025871

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Familias del Grupo Focal de Educación para Estudiantes Dotados
Las familias están invitadas a participar en un grupo de enfoque virtual para compartir sus opiniones acerca de las experiencias de educación para superdotados en nuestro distrito.


Lunes, Septiembre 22

6:30–7:00 p.m.
Google Meet

Unase aca: https://meet.google.com/tmt-ubvn-azk
O marque: +1 240-532-3742 (PIN: 812 474 566#)
MAs números telefonicos: https://tel.meet/tmt-ubvn-azk?pin=4160036025871

Free Vaccine Clinic/clínica de vacunas gratuita Free Vaccine Clinic/clínica de vacunas gratuita

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Vaccine Clinic

Free Vaccine Clinic at Strawberry Park – September 25

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s mobile public health clinic will be at the Strawberry Park Elementary and Middle School campus on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to provide free childhood vaccines for any school district student.

The clinic has 30 appointments available. Families are encouraged to secure a spot by registering online at:
https://my.primary.health/r/mphc-general?key=private
In the registration portal, search for “Strawberry Park Elementary School Vaccine Clinic.”

Walk-ins will be accepted as time and supplies allow. Parents do not need to be present for scheduled appointments.

Location: 39620 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Clínica de Vacunas Gratuita en Strawberry Park – 25 de septiembre

La clínica móvil del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado estará en el campus de Strawberry Park Elementary y Middle School el jueves 25 de septiembre de 2025, de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., para ofrecer vacunas infantiles gratuitas a cualquier estudiante del distrito escolar.

La clínica tiene 30 citas disponibles. Se recomienda a las familias asegurar un lugar registrándose en línea en:
https://my.primary.health/r/mphc-general?key=private
En el portal de registro, busque “Strawberry Park Elementary School Vaccine Clinic.”

Se aceptarán visitas sin cita previa, pero solo si el tiempo y los suministros lo permiten. No es necesario que los padres estén presentes en las citas programadas.


Ubicación: 39620 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Words from the Doghouse Words from the Doghouse

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Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

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MEM Scholarship MEM Scholarship

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NEED A BIKE? check out BIKE MATCH PROGRAM, click here! NEED A BIKE? check out BIKE MATCH PROGRAM, click here!

¿Necesitas una bicicleta? Consulta el programa BIKE MATCH. ¿Necesitas una bicicleta? Consulta el programa BIKE MATCH.

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Fall Season Starts August 25 – Now Recruiting!

We’re now enrolling girls for our Fall Mountain Bike Program, which runs August 25 through October 15.
The application is LIVE here.

This program is open to 5th- 12th grade girls — no prior experience needed.
We provide everything a girl needs to ride, including a bike, helmet, gear, and transportation from school.

Our goal is to remove barriers and make it easy for girls to get outside, build confidence, and be part of something positive.

Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Awareness

50 Day Challenge - Banner

GOAL: Walk as many miles up to 500, or Bike as many miles up to 1,000 WHO: Individuals, community groups, and businesses are invited to participate. It is free to participate, but there will be prizes and incentives for those who receive pledges and donations towards their challenge.

launch 50-day-walk-bike-challenge.causevox.com
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ALMA Annual Update ALMA Annual Update

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Dear SSSD Families,

Parents/guardians are asked to review and update household information, emergency contacts, and waivers and releases for their students every year. You can now complete your annual student update online through your Alma Start account.

This is a reminder that all parents and guardians of students who attend SSSD schools must complete the Annual Update by May 30 to update their proof of residency within SSSD boundaries.

Additionally, all parents and guardians of Inter- and Intra-District students must apply annually if they wish to enroll their student in a school outside of their boundaries. All Inter- and Intra-district students will be reviewed annually at each building and at the District level. This change reflects recent updates to our Inter- and Intra-District policies.

For more information about how to complete your Annual Update, visit our website.


Questions?

If you have any questions about completing the Annual Update, please contact the school your student currently attends or will attend next year.

  • Soda Creek Elementary: 970-879-0652

  • Strawberry Park Elementary: 970-879-7550

  • Sleeping Giant School: 970-871-7599

  • Steamboat Springs Middle School: 970-879-1058

  • Steamboat Springs High School: 970-871-3610

  • Yampa Valley High School: 970-871-3299

Queridas familias de SSSD,

Se les pide a los Padres/Tutores a revisar y actualizar la información de casa, contactos de emergencia, y renuncias y liberaciones para sus estudiantes cada año. Usted ya puede completar su actualización anual del estudiante en línea a través de su cuenta Alma Start.

Éste es un recordatorio de que todos los padres y tutores de estudiantes que asisten a las escuelas de SSSD deben de completar la actualización anual antes del 30 de mayo para actualizar su comprobación de residencia dentro del territorio del distrito escolar.

Además, todos los padres y tutores de estudiantes Inter- e Intra- distritos deben inscribirse anualmente si desean matricular a su estudiante en una escuela fuera de los límites. Todos los estudiantes Inter- e Intra- distritos serán revisados anualmente en cada edificio y al nivel del distrito escolar. Este cambio refleja las actualizaciones recientes a nuestra política Inter- e Intra-distrito.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo completar su actualización anual, visita nuestra página web.

¿Preguntas?

Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a completar la actualización anual, por favor póngase en contacto con la escuela que está asistiendo actualmente su estudiante, o con la escuela a que va a asistir el próximo año escolar.

  • Soda Creek Elementary: 970-879-0652

  • Strawberry Park Elementary: 970-879-7550

  • Sleeping Giant School: 970-871-7599

  • Steamboat Springs Middle School: 970-879-1058

  • Steamboat Springs High School: 970-871-3610

  • Yampa Valley High School: 970-871-3299

RESOURCES/JOBS RECURSOS/EMPLEOS RESOURCES/JOBS RECURSOS/EMPLEOS

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Jobs for Teens/Trabajos para adolescentes

Check out the jobs listed on indeed.com/Consulta los empleos publicados en indeed.com

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Credible Mind

I want to share with you this great mental health resource! It’s local to Rout County and can be personalized to your needs. You can take assessments to see what area of your life you can put your energy towards. Credible Mind This resource is great for youth and parents.



¡Quiero compartir con ustedes este gran recurso de salud mental! Es local de Rout County y puede personalizarse según sus necesidades. Puede realizar evaluaciones para ver en qué área de su vida puede invertir su energía. Credible Mind Este recurso es ideal para jóvenes y padres.

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Screen Deep

Since we have implemented our phone policy we have seen a shift in student habits which has been so rewarding for teachers and students! The podcast Screendeep has research and evidence about teenage mental health and screen use. This is worth a listen!


Desde que hemos implementado nuestra política telefónica, hemos visto un cambio en los hábitos de los estudiantes que ha sido muy gratificante para profesores y alumnos. El podcast Screendeep (en inglés) contiene investigaciones y pruebas sobre la salud mental de los adolescentes y el uso de las pantallas. ¡Vale la pena escucharlo!

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REPS

REPS provides FREE counseling sessions! Please reach out to them if you or your student are in need of some support.


REPS ofrece sesiones de consejería GRATIS! Por favor comuniquese con ellos si usted o su estudiantes tienen la necesidad de recibir apoyo.

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