Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

It's time for our second round of Family/Teacher Conferences! Our teachers are excited to touch base with you, provide updates on your child's progress, and share more information about our teaching and learning for the rest of the school year. We're using a digital system called “Meet the Teacher” that lets you hop on and schedule a time slot that fits your schedule perfectly.

Keep an eye out for an email from “Meet the Teacher” (see example email) in your primary contact's inbox on Infinite Campus - #1 in your email list. This email will contain a direct link for you to sign up for your conference. Heads up: The email from “Meet the Teacher” sometimes ends up in the SPAM folder, so give that folder a quick check if you don’t see the email in your inbox.

Our goal is to have 100% participation so that we can support our students to learn, grow, and be the best they can be. If you hit a snag or need some support, please reach out to us. Our office staff will be happy to help you reserve a conference.

Warmly,

Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Celebration of Excellence (formerly Tribute to Teachers) nomination form opens on January 13th! This cherished annual event honors outstanding educators from every St. Vrain school who exemplify excellence in their roles and make extraordinary contributions to student success.

We invite students, parents, volunteers, fellow educators, school staff, community members, and business partners to nominate exceptional educators who inspire, innovate, and shape the future. In order to qualify, nominees must be licensed educators in the State of Colorado and employed at a St. Vrain Valley Schools campus for the current school year. Educators who received their school's Educator of the Year honor within the past two years are not eligible.

Based on your nominations, one educator from each St. Vrain Valley school will be selected as their school’s Educator of the Year. These honorees will be recognized during the Celebration of Excellence on April 11, 2025, where a district-wide Educator of the Year will also be announced.

Nominations are open January 13 through February 5. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the educators who make a lasting impact in our schools and community!

Submit your nomination today: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/

We’re excited to welcome Sunshine Dental Clinic to Eagle Crest Elementary next Friday, January 24th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This visit provides an excellent opportunity for students to receive preventive dental care during the school day.

If you’d like your child to participate, please ensure the completed permission form, sent home in last Thursday's purple folders, is returned to school as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us support student health!

The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is hosting a College Savings Information Night on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Parents are invited to learn more about 529 College Savings Plans, the 529 Jump program (providing a $50 scholarship for K-3rd grade students), and other state and federal matching programs. Representatives from a variety of financial institutes will be present to answer questions. Dinner, Spanish language interpretation, and childcare will be provided.

Preschool-aged families who live in St. Vrain Valley are invited to a magical, musical evening featuring a special reading of Emilia Tries the Cello by local teacher, author, and cellist Dr. Katarina M. Pliego. Accompanied by members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, this enchanting story will come to life with a selection of short musical pieces ranging from classical to pop. During the experience, children will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments and even create their own, blending STEM principles with musical creativity. Books will be given away while supplies last, and snacks and translation services will be available.

The evening will conclude with a spectacular performance by St. Vrain’s Student Drone Performance Team.

Learn more about this exciting event.

February 3 | 5:15-6:45 P.M. | Innovation Center

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.