Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

Welcome back! 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 7th-14th (5th grade will test through April 18th). 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- Reminder: TOMORROW is School Spirit Day/Mwebaza Day! Help your student remember to wear their yellow Eagle Crest shirt so we can brighten the halls and show our school pride! 💜💛

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

Hello Eagle Crest Families!

Right before Spring Break, our Eaglebotics Wild Aces, 5th graders Owen, Finn, and Ethan, along with 4th grader William, competed in the Colorado State VEX IQ Tournament and delivered an outstanding performance. They were awarded Teamwork Challenge Finalists, earning the 2nd highest score in the entire state. We are so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and dedication!

Even more exciting, they have earned a spot at the VEX IQ World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri at the end of April. We can’t wait to cheer them on as they represent Eagle Crest on a global stage. We will share more information as the event approaches and how our community can tune in to support them during the event.

This achievement reflects the intentional opportunities we provide all students at Eagle Crest. These experiences, designed and led by Mrs. Schwirtz, include coding in 1st grade, robotics in 3rd and 5th grade, Eagles Can Code programming, and hands-on STEM learning in the Garage. These experiences build the skills and confidence our students need to take on challenges like this.

We are so proud of these students and all they represent for our school!

All the best,

Lindsey Cheney

Dean of Students

Eagle Crest Elementary

March 27th - Mwebaza Day

April 1st - Late Start

April 7th-9th - CMAS Math Testing, 3rd-5th Grades

April 10th, 13th-14th - CMAS ELA Testing, 3rd-5th Grades

April 15th-17th - CMAS 5th Grade Science, 4th Grade Social Studies (15th)

April 27th - NO SCHOOL

April 28th-May 1st - Green Team Plastic Film Drive - See more information below!

May 6th - Late Start

May 7th - Eagles Can Code, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Don't miss the chance to meet the bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author of the One and Only series, Wishtree, Crenshaw, Pocket Bear, Odder and the Animorphs series. The event will be held at Niwot High School on Friday, March 27th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30. See flyer for more details and how to order autographed copies.

Katherine Applegate March 27th at Niwot High School Flyer

Our Lost and Found is OVERFLOWING! This hot weather has lead to a lot of misplaced layers. Please stop by the Main Office before or after school to check for your child’s belongings. Don’t forget that labeling coats, gloves, layers, lunch boxes/containers, and water bottles with your child’s name makes a huge difference. While we do check for names, many items remain unclaimed simply because they are not labeled.

Don't forget that items that are not claimed are donated at the end of the month, April is NEXT WEEK!

At Eagle Crest, we deeply value our partnership with families in creating a thoughtful, well-rounded educational experience for every student, every day. As we carefully build class rosters for the upcoming school year, our staff considers each child's academic, social, and behavioral strengths and needs, ensuring balanced and supportive classroom communities. We invite you to share insights about your child’s learning style, strengths, and areas where they may need support. While we do not accept requests for specific teachers, your input is invaluable in helping us make the best possible placement decisions.

LINK: Class Placement Input Survey

Family input will be collected until the evening of April 14th.

St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited about the opportunities ParentSquare offers to streamline communication and will be working towards consolidating several of the tools families currently use into one convenient platform.

After spring break, parents and guardians will receive an email invitation to activate their ParentSquare account. This will allow families to download the mobile app, set language preferences, and choose how and when they receive notifications.

Visit the district website to learn more about ParentSquare.

We love our pets as much as you do, but to help ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, we ask that our building and playground remain pet-free, with the exception of service animals. We know it can be tough to leave your furry friend behind, and we appreciate your support in keeping our school grounds clean and safe during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your understanding! 🐶🐱🌳🏫

At Eagle Crest, technology is used as a purposeful learning tool that supports strong instruction and helps students build important skills for the future. Across classrooms, students use technology to practice and apply literacy and math skills, explore new concepts, collaborate with classmates, and create meaningful projects connected to their learning.

Our teachers thoughtfully integrate technology to enhance student engagement and support our curriculum goals, while also helping students learn to use digital tools responsibly and effectively.

As we approach Spring Break, students will be bringing their school iPads home. Students are welcome to use educational apps, such as Sora, which provides access to a wide library of digital books that students can read or listen to during the break. Having devices at home also ensures that students are prepared in the event of an inclement weather day that requires online learning.

For more information, we are sharing the St. Vrain Valley Schools guidelines for classroom technology use, which outline how technology supports student learning across the district.

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)

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.

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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