Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Welcome back to school! We’ve had an incredible first week, and I hope it felt just as good for you as parents to send your kids back into the routine of learning! Seeing our students’ smiling faces has been such a joy. Throughout the week, we’ve been reinforcing our RISE principles of Responsibility, Inclusivity, Safety, and Empathy. These are core to who we are as a community, and we will continue teaching and modeling these skills as the year unfolds.

We are also looking forward to a vibrant spring filled with learning, growth, and exciting events! Spring always brings a packed schedule of field trips, performances, and special activities. As a reminder, we require all adults visiting the school during the day or chaperoning field trips to complete our Eagle Crest-specific volunteer training. (If you’ve attended this training once during your child’s time at Eagle Crest, there’s no need to repeat it). This year alone, we’ve already trained over 75 volunteers! Below are some upcoming opportunities to join us for this important training:

• January 9th – In-Person Volunteer Training, 9:00 a.m.

• January 9th – Virtual Volunteer Training, 10:30 a.m.

• January 12th – Virtual Volunteer Training, 6:00 p.m.

Thank you for being such an integral part of our Eagle Crest community. We love being part of your children’s lives and are excited to continue partnering with you for a fantastic year ahead.

Warmly,
Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

We had a fantastic week back at school, and it's been wonderful to see everyone’s happy faces again! With the wild windy winter weather hopefully settling in for the season, here's a friendly reminder about our cold weather and snow policies:

• Indoor Arrival Procedure: During extreme weather, we’ll shift to an “indoor arrival” 🌨️. Students will enter through the front doors and wait inside during the arrival window from 8:20-8:35 a.m. If indoor arrival is necessary, we’ll try to notify you by 8:00 a.m. through text. Please check your messages on those extra-cold mornings to stay informed! 📲

• Hug and Go Lane Reminder: For drop-offs only, please use the right lane, pull up as far as you can, and let your child out on the passenger side for safety. The left lane is for driving through—no stopping there. If you’d like to park and walk your child in, please use our parking lot or Clover Basin Drive. Thank you for keeping the morning drop-off safe and efficient! 🚗💨

• Outdoor Recess: We plan to play outside in (almost) all weather situations, as we know that fresh air and outdoor play are great for both brain development and learning. Please make sure students are bundled up with layers; coats, hats, gloves, and boots are all perfect for those chilly days.

• Lost and Found: Winter clothes tend to wander off, so please check the lost and found often to reclaim your family’s lost items before they are donated.

• Online Learning Days: While it hasn’t been super snowy so far this winter. When heavy snow is forecasted or subzero temperatures, your children will be bringing home their iPads as a precaution. Official decisions for Online Learning Days will be shared on our website and through messages to your IC contacts.

Thanks for helping us keep everyone warm during this unpredictable winter weather.

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary

January 9th - Volunteer Training, 9am, School Library

January 9th - Volunteer Training, 10:30am, Online Link

January 12th - Volunteer Training, 6pm, Online Link

January 13th - Salud Dental Clinic

January 30th - Coffee with the Principal, 8:40am

January 31st - VEX IQ Robotics Tournament at Eagle Crest, 10:30am

February 5th, 9th, and 11th - Family Teacher Conferences

Is your child missing something? Our Lost and Found is accumulating items once again. Please drop by the Main Office before or after school to claim your belongings, these items will be donated soon. Consider labeling your child's coats, gloves, layers, lunch boxes/containers, and water bottles with their names – it can make a significant difference! While we do try to check items for names, many items remain unclaimed due to the lack of labels.

The PTO is excited to welcome students back after what we hope was a relaxing and reenergizing break!

Is getting more involved one of your New Year's resolutions? Eagle Crest has many low-commitment opportunities to help during the school day; check out this spreadsheet for details.

Here is our outlook for January:

• January 28th 12-9pm: Sweet Cow Restaurant Night, mention Eagle Crest Elementary and we get 40%!

• January 30th 8:40am: January is Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a special Coffee With the Principal where Monica von Hoff from Rise Against Suicide will share briefly about the services they offer throughout SVVSD.

Best,

Linda Cardwell

PTO President

Do you have an upcoming preschooler, kindergartener, or know family that is looking to join our wonderful community at Eagle Crest? Enrollment is now open for next school year! Click the links below to learn more about enrolling at Eagle Crest!

Kindergarten - 5th Grade New Student Enrollment

Preschool Enrollment Information

Open Enrollment (for families outside of Eagle Crest's Boundaries)

St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J, in partnership with Salud Family Health, will provide preventive dental services at Eagle Crest Elementary on January 13th. Services include a check of your child’s teeth and gums for potential concerns. A written copy of the screening results will be sent home with your child.

Every child is eligible to receive services, regardless of dental insurance or ability to pay. Salud will bill Medicaid, CHP+, or Delta Dental if applicable, and families will not be charged for any services, including copays, deductibles, or co-insurance.

Please return the form below as soon as possible to ensure your child can participate.

Dental Program Permission Form

We love our pets as much as you do! To ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment, please keep our building and playground pet-free, except for service animals. Let's work together to create a safe and happy space for all. We know it's tough to leave your furry friend behind, but let's keep our school grounds pet-free (except for service animals). Thanks for understanding! 🐶🐱🌳🏫

Check below for all the new happenings and highlights from Eagles Landing! 🦅

A new state law requires schools to share information about the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.

Families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged to complete an application by Oct. 1. While all St. Vrain Valley students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily through Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program, submitting an application provides additional benefits to families such as fee waivers, college exam discounts, and reduced internet and utility costs, and also helps bring federal funding to support classrooms, after-school programs, technology, and additional meals and snacks for students. Applications are available online or at Nutrition Services, 2929 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont.

Learn More

Eagle Crest's specials follow a three-day rotation: RED, YELLOW, PURPLE. Every month, a new calendar is provided, outlining the rotation. This helps your family plan and ensure the right shoes are ready for PE activities.

Parents and guardians who would like information to assist you with particular parenting conversations or additional support for your child, please contact our school counselor, Angie Kerbel. kerbel_angela@svvsd.org

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

Have questions about anything covered in this newsletter? Reach out via email to holden_amanda@svvsd.org or cheney_lindsey@svvsd.org.

Need support in Spanish?

Contact Natalie Boggess at: boggess_natalie@svvsd.org , 303-702-7872