Happy Thursday Raptor Families,

The first semester was a success, and we’re thrilled to see our students learning and growing. We are looking forward to more learning in the New Year! As a reminder, winter break starts tomorrow and there is no school on Friday, December 20th. Students return to school on January 7th.

Please remind your students to continue reading and learning over the break. Please see the information below on the reading challenge using myON and Sora!

Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a special place to learn and grow. 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

December 20-January 6 -No School Winter Break

January 7 – Students return to school

January 8- Girls Basketball Away game vs Twin Peaks

January 13th- Girls Basketball Home Game

January 16- 8th to 9th grade FHS Transition Night at Thunder Valley

More information to follow

January 28- 2nd grade Music Concert

January 29- PTA meeting in the Library at 5:30pm

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This year’s December reading challenge has some exciting changes! In addition to minutes spent reading on myON, we will also include reading data from Sora and Learning Ally:  

• Sora is the app used for the district digital library and is available via ClassLink. Minutes spent reading eBooks and/or listening to audiobooks will count towards minute totals for each school. 
• Learning Ally is a program that many, but not all, schools have. This program allows access to audiobooks for educators and striving readers. Minutes spent listening to audiobooks on Learning Ally will count towards minute totals for each school.

Happy reading!

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In preparation for ACCESS testing (the English language test) we will be pulling students from specials to practice a few weeks before the test. This will start on January 7th. The ACCESS test itself will begin on January 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Moreno or Olga Rojas-Rodriguez. Thank you! For more information about the ACCESS test please visit ACCESS for ELs

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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

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

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

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Please click HERE to complete the family survey

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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. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17.

Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.

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