Eagle Crest Family Newsletter

Hello Eagle Crest Families,

I’m proud to share some exciting news with you—Eagle Crest has once again earned a “Performance” rating on the Colorado Department of Education’s School Performance Framework (SPF).

For those who may not be familiar, the SPF is how the state measures school success. Schools are evaluated on student achievement, academic growth, and how well we’re closing opportunity gaps. Based on these measures, schools fall into one of four categories: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, or Turnaround. Being in the Performance zone means we are meeting or exceeding state expectations and, most importantly, our students are learning and growing. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our teachers and staff, the hard work of our students, and the partnership of our families. We are so proud of this recognition—it truly takes all of us working together to make Eagle Crest shine.

Speaking of school pride, this Friday (tomorrow) we’ll be joining Silver Creek High School in celebrating Homecoming. The tradition includes a community parade at 2:50 p.m., and all Eagle Crest students will be wearing their new yellow Eagle Crest t-shirts for a Spirit Day 💛. We look forward to seeing our school come together in a sea of yellow to cheer on Silver Creek and show off our Eagle Crest spirit.

Thank you, families, for being such an important part of our success. Your support, encouragement, and belief in our students make all the difference. Together, we are building something truly special.

Warmly,
Amanda

Amanda Holden

Principal

Eagle Crest Elementary School

holden_amanda@svvsd.org

September 5th - Eagle Spirit Day

September 5th - Silver Creek Homecoming Parade, 2:45pm

September 8th - Volunteer Training, 2:30pm (in-person)

September 8th - Superintendent Town Hall 5:30pm-7:00pm, Silver Creek High School

September 9th - Volunteer Training, 9:00am (in-person), 10:00am (virtual)

September, 11th - Volunteer Training, 6:00pm (virtual)

September 12th - Welcome Back to School Picnic, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

September 30th, October 6th & 8th - Family Teacher Conferences

Family volunteers are part of the rich tradition in our community focused school, and we are eager to welcome everyone in to support student learning at Eagle Crest!

This year, we will be offering volunteer training throughout the month of September. This training will be required for adults who would like to volunteer in our classrooms or chaperone on field trips. While it is only necessary to complete the training once during your child’s time at Eagle Crest, we always welcome previous volunteers who would like a refresh! It will be an opportunity for us to review safety protocols, confidentiality expectations, and some of the routines and procedures in place to help everything run smoothly.

These trainings will be offered at a variety of days and times. We will include Webex Links and more information as we get closer.

• 9/8 - 2:30pm (in-person)

• 9/9 - 9:00am (in-person)

• 9/9 - 10:00am (virtual)

• 9/11 - 6:00pm (virtual)

Classroom teachers will begin reaching out with their volunteer needs through their regular newsletters. When we have opportunities to help in the library, Specials classes, or other areas of the school we will share those opportunities in this weekly newsletter.

If you often walk, bike, bus, or carpool to school, make sure to sign up for Trip Tracker!

Trip Tracker – St. Vrain Valley Schools

This program rewards students and staff for using green transportation by offering Trip Tracker dollars that can be used like cash at local businesses. Signing up will also keep you informed about program updates and contests throughout the school year. Let’s keep our community safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible while enjoying the benefits of green trips to school!

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.