Eagle Crest Family Newsletter
March 27th, 2025
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
Hello Eagle Crest Families,
This has been a wonderful week welcoming students back to our school. The beautiful weather has made our return to school particularly sweet, and as you can imagine we are reveling in the sunshine during our daily recess times!
Before Spring Break, the district sent an email with information regarding our upcoming CMAS testing to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes will be testing in the mornings of April 8th-15th (5th grade will test through April 19th). This makes on time arrival at school essential for a good start to the day!
At school, we heavily emphasize that a students' role during testing is to feel proud of themselves for their effort and hard work this year, and to feel confident that they are prepared to do their best. You can help your student best prepare for success on these assessments by encouraging them to get a restful night’s sleep, eat breakfast and bring a water bottle and a healthy snack to school.
If possible, please avoid scheduling any appointments that might impact these testing days. We want to minimize any extra time students will be pulled from class to complete make-up tests. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about CMAS testing.
Warmly,
Amanda
PS- Friday, March 28th is Eagle Crest Spirit Day! We encourage all students to wear an Eagle Crest shirt or even the color purple to celebrate this special day. 💜💛
Amanda Holden
Principal
Eagle Crest Elementary School
DEAN OF STUDENTS’ UPDATE
Hello, Eagle Crest Families!
Tomorrow, we will celebrate a very special day at Eagle Crest—Mwebaza Day! This annual event gives us the opportunity to connect with our sister school in Uganda through a video call. Students will share songs, dances, and ask each other questions during the call. We will end the event with a “toast” of passion fruit juice (a staple in Uganda), which our students here always love!
Our connection to the Mwebaza Annex school continues throughout the year with our student club, STEM design challenges, common writing prompts, art connections, and shared blog posts through the Mwebaza Foundation. We love sharing this special global connection and working with community partners to make it happen. This work highlights how we are helping students be leaders and build a better world each day!
Tomorrow will also be an Eagle Crest Spirit Day! Students can wear any Eagle Crest shirt or even the color purple to celebrate this special day. 💜💛
All the best,
Lindsey Cheney
P.S. - Families are welcome to join the video call from home with us at 8:50 AM tomorrow. Mwebaza Day Google Meet **To ensure a strong video connection for our friends in Uganda, we ask that you keep your video and sound off during the call.
Dean of Students
Eagle Crest Elementary School
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
March 28th - Mwebaza Day
March 31st - Spring Picture Day - Class & Individual
April 1st - Last Day to Order a Yearbook
April 1st - First Day of AAA
April 2nd - Late Start
April 8th, 9th, 10th - CMAS Math Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5
April 11th, 14th, 15th - CMAS ELA Testing for Grades 3, 4, 5
April 16th, 17th, 18th - CMAS Science for Grade 5
PLAYGROUND USAGE
We know many families and children enjoy using our playground after school hours. Please note that this space is shared with our after school childcare program, Eagles Landing.
Starting at 4 p.m. each day, Eagles Landing students and staff will be using the purple and yellow playground, as well as the asphalt play area between there and including the picnic table structure. To ensure the safety of all students, this area is reserved exclusively for the Eagles Landing program during this time.
We kindly ask that all other families use the small Pre-K playground in front of the school or the climbing area and swings on the north side of the building between 4-5 p.m.
Thank you for helping us keep all of our kids safe!
PTO UPDATE
Dear Eagle Crest Families,
It’s hard to believe there are just two months of school to go! Families have only a few days left to order your ‘24-25 yearbook! Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 1. The yearbook is $17 and can be ordered here. Please see below for a vote on a funding request and a volunteer opportunity for the ‘25-26 school year.
Sincerely,
Katie Lancaster, PTO President
ACTION NEEDED - Funding Request
Vote on PTO funding for Eagle Crest’s second Eagle Can Code event. Mrs. Schwartz is requesting up to $300 for supplies and cupcakes. Click here to vote by 5 pm on Sunday, March 30.
Volunteer Opportunity for 2025-2026
Do you have a talent for numbers and a love of spreadsheets? PTO is looking for a volunteer assistant treasurer. This person would assist our current treasurer and president with budget development and reimbursements. This is a great (behind the scenes and on your own time) role. We anticipate this role taking an hour a week. If interested, please contact secretary@eaglecrestpto.com.
Helpful Links:
Link your King Soopers Card to help fund PTO!
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR PROJECT LAUNCH
Space is very limited! We have very few spots available in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Currently Kindergarten and 4th grade are now full and any new applicants will be placed on a waitlist. To register, please contact the main office or your teacher for a registration form, and please return it as soon as possible.
Project Launch Program Includes:
Targeted literacy practice daily
Content literacy in science and social studies
Focused math study and exploration
Breakfast and lunch provided
Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students
Available at no cost to families
Date & Times:
Monday-Thursday, June 2nd - June 26th, 2025
8:30-3:30 PM
Attendance all 16 days is required
PLAYGROUND USAGE
We know many families and children enjoy using our playground after school hours. Please note that this space is shared with our after school childcare program, *Eagles Landing*.
Starting at 4 p.m. each day, *Eagles Landing* students and staff will be using the purple and yellow playground, as well as the asphalt play area between there and including the picnic table structure. To ensure the safety of all students, this area is reserved exclusively for the *Eagles Landing* program during this time.
We kindly ask that all other families use the small Pre-K playground in front of the school or the climbing area and swings on the north side of the building between 4-5 p.m.
Thank you for helping us keep all of our kids safe!
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT
If you have a rising Kindergarten student or know a family with a child who will turn five before October 1st, now is the time to register for Kindergarten! Early registration allows us to plan effectively for teachers and resources by giving us a clearer picture of our incoming student numbers. We are also currently accepting students through open enrollment, so even if a family does not live within our immediate neighborhood, they may still apply to join our Eagle Crest community. To learn more and complete the enrollment process, visit SVVSD Enrollment. We are happy to offer Kindergarten tours—just contact the main office to schedule one. It’s always a joy to welcome new families to Eagle Crest!
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.
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
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