Ryan's Weekly Family Update

Dear Ryan Elementary Families,

It is hard to believe that we only have three weeks left in the school year! This time of year always brings a mix of excitement, reflection, and celebration as we look back on all our students have accomplished.

Our students have shown tremendous growth this year—academically, socially, and emotionally. From learning new skills in the classroom to demonstrating kindness, perseverance, and leadership throughout our school, there is so much to be proud of. Thank you for your partnership and support in helping make this a successful year for every child. As we head into these final weeks, we remain focused on strong instruction, positive routines, and celebrating student success. We want every student to finish the year feeling confident and proud.

It’s Staff Appreciation Week, and it is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible teachers and staff members who make such a difference in the lives of our students every single day. Their dedication, patience, and commitment help create a safe, joyful, and successful learning environment for all children. We encourage families to join us in showing gratitude—whether through a kind note, a simple thank you, or words of encouragement, small gestures can make a big impact.

Please continue to help by ensuring students arrive at school on time each day, ready to learn, and encourage them to stay focused and give their best effort through the very last day. Every day matters, and these final weeks are an important part of closing the year successfully.

We are grateful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make our school community so special. Thank you for being such an important part of Ryan Elementary.

Let’s finish strong together!

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
• 5th Grade Musical Details
• Library Books are Due!
• Field Day Details
• Important Parking Instructions
• BVSD Plant Sale
• Coal Creek Meals on Wheels Summer Programs
• Summer Dance Camp at CHS
• PTA Updates & Store
• Ryan's Incoming Kindergarten Summer Playdate Information
• Kinder and Neighborhood Registration NOW OPEN!
• Preschool Registation Information
• SAC Registration Details
• Parent Portal Information
• Health Insurance Resources Available
• 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

May 4-8 Staff Appreciation Week

May 11 - FET (Families and Educators Together) 6-7:30pm

May 12 - 5th Grade Spring Musical during Specials times

May 14 - CHS Senior Walk Parade 9am

May 15 - Field Day during Specials times

May 15- Preschool Field Day on the Preschool Playground 10:15-10:45 and 12:00-12:30

May 18-21- Student Council's Ryan Spirit Week

May 21 - 5th Grade Celebration 8:30-10am and Last Day of School

May 21st - Preschool Popsicles on the Preschool Playground 10:00-10:45 and 2:00-2:45

May 21 - PTA End of Year BBQ 5-7pm

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.

Each year, our 5th grade students perform a class musical as part of their learning in music. This year’s production is 101 Dalmatians Kids.

Throughout the year, students have practiced singing, acting, movement, and working together as a team. They have also built literacy skills by reading scripts, understanding characters, and sharing a story with an audience. In addition, students take part in technical theater by helping design and create costumes and set pieces, and by supporting sound and lighting for the show.

This performance is a special opportunity for students to bring all of their learning together and share their hard work.

The musical will be performed for the entire school during the school day. Due to space and scheduling limits, attendance is limited to 5th grade families only.

Mr. Stone’s class will perform at 9:30 AM, and Mrs. Lea’s class will perform at 2:00 PM.

Fifth grade families may enter through the main office to check in and will be allowed into the gym 10 minutes before the performance.

Please understand that checking in may take a few extra minutes, please plan accordingly to allow time to check in.

Parents will be able to attend the performance and then exit the building.

We are very proud of our students and look forward to sharing this experience with our school community.

Take a look at our students in action during rehearsals as they prepare for the performance.

Please help your child/children return all library books by Friday, May 8th. If you believe a library book is lost, please pay for them with exact cash, a check made to Ryan Elementary, or online using this link, https://tinyurl.com/RyanBookFee Mrs. Trippe will send out overdue/lost book notices the week of May 12. Thank you!

It’s that time of year again! Field Day will be on FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026! Students will follow their Specials schedule for their field time and participate in stations designed by our very own fifth graders! See schedule below. We also need volunteers to help make this event a success! Please see the volunteer link below for opportunities to help. We are looking forward to a great event!

If you plan to volunteer or observe the Field Day Festivities, you must check in at the Office PRIOR to heading to the field, thank you.

Schedule:

8:30 - 9:20 - 3rd Grade

9:25 - 10:15 - 4th Grade

10:20 - 11:10 - 2nd Grade

12:05 - 12:55 - Kindergarten

1:00 - 1:50 - 1st Grade

1:55 - 2:45 - 5th Grade

Click this link to volunteer for Field Day Station Help!

https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/16/events/17783

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!

For two weekends each May, BVSD Food Services hosts the annual BVSD Plant Sale at the BVSD Greenhouse (6600 Arapahoe Road, Boulder). Many garden staples are available--flowers, herbs, and veggies (including heirloom varieties). All plants are pollinator-friendly and organically-grown. 100% of proceeds support nutrition education and farm to school programming for BVSD students. Learn more.

• Friday, May 8, 12-4pm BVSD employee-only hours, 4-6pm open to the public

• Saturday, May 9, 8am-4pm

• Saturday, May 16, 8am-4pm (or until plants sell out)

As the school year comes to a close, many families lose access to the reliable meals their children depend on during the day. Coal Creek Meals On Wheels Kids' Summer Meals Program helps bridge that gap—providing nutritious, kid-friendly meals at no cost so children can stay fueled while enjoying their summer.

For parents like Raqual, a busy single mom in Lafayette, the program makes a real difference: “It’s been very reliable, it’s something that I can lean on when times are hard." Being able to cut out the cooking time has helped a lot. “I can spend more time with my kids, and we’ve been able to go out on walks more.”

This summer, children in our community can continue to enjoy hot meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, and the freedom to focus on what matters most—playing, growing, and spending time together.

Families can receive meals at no cost for the summer (90 days) with ongoing support available afterward based on income.

Need meals? Call 303-665-0566 or apply at: coalcreekmow.org/meal-application
Want to help? Your support makes this program possible—consider giving today to ensure no child goes without a meal this summer: coalcreekmow.org/kids-summer-meals-2026

End Of Year BBQ!

On the last day of school, Thursday, May 21, please join us at Waneka Playground for the end of the year BBQ! Drop in between 4 and 7pm to eat and play! Grilled mains will be provided; if you're able, please bring a side dish or dessert (store bought or homemade) to share. It does not need to be enough to feed everyone, but many hands make for light work and a great celebration with our Rhino community!

Thank you all for such a wonderful year! See below for a summary of all the PTA has been able to accomplish this year! From field trips to books, community events and more, we are so thankful for our wonderful Ryan community!

If you enjoyed any of our events this year, please consider joining the PTA board! We currently have a full board and are looking for people to "shadow" this year and then join the board next year. If you are interested and would like more information, please email communications@ryanelementarypta.org

We hope you join!

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 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

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