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Mark Your Calendar!

• September 7 - No School - Labor Day
• September 9 - PTO Meeting 5pm @ MVE Library
• September 11 - SAC Meeting 11am
• September 15 - Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 4pm-8pm
• September 21 - No School - Professional Development for Teachers
• September 29 - Picture Retakes

Dear Mountain View Elementary Families,

Learning to read and write is one of life’s most essential accomplishments. When students develop strong literacy skills, they cultivate a love of learning, strengthen their understanding across all subjects, and build a foundation for future success and a fulfilling life.

This fall, the Douglas County School District will begin screening current 1st-3rd Grade students for early signs of reading difficulty, including characteristics of dyslexia. This is in alignment with DCSD’s commitment to early literacy and with state law.

The 1st-3rd grade screening window will take place from August 12 - September 30, 2026 at each school, including Mountain View Elementary.

Screenings will take approximately 15-20 minutes per student. During this time a teacher will sit with your child and go through short reading risk assessment activities. Your child will be asked to perform small tasks such as reading text passages and/or word reading.

PURPOSE OF THE SCREENINGS

The screening will assess key indicators of reading risk or dyslexia, including reading text passages and/or word reading. The purpose of these screenings is to allow us to identify students who may be likely to experience difficulty with reading so we can provide extra, targeted support to those students. Early help leads to stronger reading skills and more confidence. With timely support, most children make strong progress, build confidence, and develop a solid foundation for reading success.

The results from this assessment are NOT intended or designed to diagnose dyslexia.

Learn more in this Frequently Asked Questions document.

If you have questions about the screening process or your child’s participation, please contact us.

Thank you for your partnership as we work together to support strong reading development for all students.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jean Taylor

Principal

Join us for our first SAC meeting of the year on Friday, September 11 at 11:00am! If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes progress of our academic programs and school improvements, this just might be the place for you!

• Keep young passengers seated with their seatbelts securely fastened at all times

• Children should not stand or sit through the sunroof due to potential risks

• Drivers should always be vigilant for pedestrians

During arrival and dismissal hours, the bus loop is a strictly restricted zone, reserved exclusively for school buses, emergency vehicles, and other authorized vehicles. Mixing heavy school buses with individual cyclists, pedestrians, or personal cars presents a major safety hazard.

Please utilize the following parking and transit alternatives:

• Use the Designated Parking Lot: Park in our main school parking lot and walk up to the building to meet your student.

• Utilize the Car Loop: Follow our established, supervised car loop for a smooth and efficient drop-off or pick-up process.

• Ride the School Bus: If your family is eligible, consider taking advantage of district bus transportation to help reduce overall vehicle congestion around the school.

Heads up! We have NO school on Monday, September 7!

Our first general PTO meeting of the year is Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00pm in the Mountain View library! Come hear about all the fun events we have planned and see how you can get involved!

Our first restaurant night is Tuesday, September 15 at Chick-fil-A! Take the stress of planning dinner off your list and grab some delicious chicken and fries between 4:00-8:00pm! All you have to do is mention Mountain View or Northeast when you order and 25% of your order will be donated to the PTO for us to pour back into our schools!

Interested in learning what the PTO is all about? Join us September 18 at the Pradera Clubhouse (5225 Raintree Dr, Parker, CO 80134) from 6:00-9:00pm to meet the PTO Board, connect with other families in our school community, hear about this year's events and see where you can plug in to help! Whether you’re a returning PTO family or new to our school, we’d love to see you. Stop by, say hello, and discover the many ways you can help make this school year special for our students and staff! Snacks and drinks provided!

The countdown is on for our Northeast Elementary 60th Birthday Celebration! We are incredibly excited to bring together current and former students, families, staff, and friends to celebrate 60 years of memories, traditions, and the amazing Northeast community!

Our celebration is shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss! Plans include a dunk tank, DJ, photo booth, face painting, yard games, bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, balloon creations, and more! We’ll also enjoy special performances from the PHS Marching Band and NE Choir.

Come hungry! Redstone Bank will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, and we’ll also have Talking Tom’s Coffee Truck, a taco truck, Rita’s Italian Ice, Hip Pops and, of course, birthday cake to celebrate the big 6-0!

This milestone is about so much more than a birthday. It is an opportunity to celebrate the generations of students, staff, families, and community members who have made Northeast such a special place for the past 60 years.

Please continue to spread the word and invite former Northeast students, staff, families, and neighbors to join us. We would love to fill our campus with Eagles from across the decades!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you as we honor our past and look forward to all that is ahead.

When: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 12:00-3:00

Where: Northeast Elementary

Rooted in Tradition. Inspired by the Future.

We still have some PTO committee spots to fill this year and would love your help! There are so many ways to get involved based on your interests and availability.

✨Love planning? The Community Events Committee could be a great fit.

📚Love reading? Help with Read-a-Thon or Scholastic Book Fair.

⏰Short on time? Join as a General Volunteer and help when you can.

Every little bit makes a big difference for our students, staff, and school community.

Sign up here and help make this year amazing:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAA2CA5FCC52-63818819-20262027#/