Dear Raptor Families,

What a fantastic week of learning. On Monday we sent out the Meet The Teacher sign up information for Parent Teacher Conferences next week on October 8th, 9th, and 10th. We look forward to seeing our families and connecting with you. If you need assistance navigating Meet The Teacher, please contact the front office at (303) 833-2456 so that we can help you.

On Monday, October 7th, our Boys Basketball team has their first game at Coal Ridge MS. Just as a reminder, due to Parent Teacher Conferences, there is no AAA or MS Stem Accelerators this week. In addition, there is no school on Friday, October 11th, and Monday, October 14th.

As always, please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community. Please let us know if you need any assistance.

Best wishes,

Catrina Estrada, Principal 

Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal 

Matt Romig, Assistant Principal 

Grant Elwood, Dean of Students

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Important Dates

October 7th – Boys Basketball Game at Coal Ridge MS

October 7th- Soaring Singers CANCELED

October 8th, 9th, & 10th – Parent Teacher Conferences

October 11- Non-Student Contact Day

October 14- Non-Student Contact Day

October 15 – Soccer Home Game vs Longs Peak MS

October 16 – Boys Basketball Game at Mead MS

October 21 – Boys Basketball Game vs Trail Ridge MS

October 22 – 5th Grade Music Concert at 5:30 pm.

October 22 – Middle School Open House at 6:00 pm

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The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library next week during Parent Teacher Conferences – come check it out! 

We will be open:

Tuesday, October 8 = 3:45 – 7:30pm

Wednesday, October 9 = 3:45 – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 10 = 3:45 – 4:45pm

Hope to see you all there!

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Help Our STEM Classroom!

Our STEM class is gearing up for exciting hands-on projects, and we need your help! We’re looking for donations of various materials that students can use to build, create, and experiment. Some of the items we could use include:

– Cereal boxes 
– Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
– Plastic cups and straws
– Toothpicks
– Craft sticks
– Egg cartons
– String, yarn, or rubber bands

These materials will help our students bring their designs to life as they learn about engineering, problem-solving, and creativity. If you have any of these items, please send them in with your child or drop them off at the office.

Thank you for supporting innovation and creativity in our classroom!

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8th Grade Yearbook Ads!

Dear Parents/Guardians:
Are you looking for a creative way to tell your student, “I love you and I am proud of you” now that their grade school years are coming to an end? If the answer is yes, place a “Recognition Ad” in the yearbook! Yearbook ads are a great way to give your student the special attention they deserve, for everyone to see, in YOUR school’s 2025 yearbook. Placing your ad is SIMPLE and QUICK!

Click HERE to get more information!

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

Check out our video this week of our 3rd grade students! They are using Circle Maps to help with their thinking in ELA and using different strategies to help with multiplication in math!

You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!

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St. Vrain is Hiring: Visit Our Support Staff Job Fair – Oct. 14
St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting a Support Staff Job Fair on Monday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Main Street School, 820 Main St., Longmont. Community members are invited to explore a variety of roles in education, from paraprofessionals and custodians to transportation and clerical staff, all focused on making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with St. Vrain leaders, discuss current job openings, learn more about employee benefits, and receive assistance with submitting online applications.
Learn more about the upcoming job fair and positions available.

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Events/Clinics:

• There will be a Dia de Los Muertos event on October 12, 2024 in Longmont.  Boulder County Public Health will be there providing immunizations (see flyer attached). 
• Weld County no longer has a local office in Longmont.  Here is the link to their website with current hours and information.

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Screening Day

There will be a vision and hearing screening at your school on October 17th and October 18th. Your child(ren) may be on the list to be screened. Please encourage them to wear their glasses to school on this day. If the screening indicates your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. Please consult your school’s health clerk if you have questions or concerns. Click HERE for further information about the Colorado Department of Education’s guidelines for vision screenings.

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St Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive

Donate gently used musical instruments to support St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program during our annual collection drive. Drop off your contributions at the Lincoln School building at 619 Bowen St. in Longmont on Thursday, Oct. 3 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or Friday, Oct. 4 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and receive a donation receipt. Your generosity enriches our classrooms, provides instruments for students, and enhances our district’s music programming.
Click to learn more

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Parents/guardians shall be required to furnish an explanation for student absenteeism either in writing or orally. Absences not explained within two days after returning to school shall be recorded as unexcused absences unless unusual or extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the building administrator. After 10 excused or unexcused absences, a doctors note is required. Communication is key to successful attendance. In the event your student will be absent, please call the front office at 303-833-2456, email our attendance clerk, at [email protected] or complete this form Report an Absence

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Please help us get our staff started off right! Sign up to sponsor the lounge! Donate K-cups, creamer, snacks, drinks, or anything else you feel would put a smile on our teachers faces!

Sign up HERE

Please see our PTA’s website HERE

Upcoming Fundraiser!

We need volunteers for this event! Please sign up HERE!

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