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Happy Mother’s Day
We hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day this Sunday! We appreciate all that our moms and dads do for our students!
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CARNIVAL – MAY 17, 2024
Volunteers are still needed to run carnival games, donate cakes, set up, clean up, and so on. Families can sign up to help here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044FAFAF29A2F94-49194500-spark#/
As you can see in the sign-up-genius link, we still have plenty of need for volunteers for this school-wide event, which is next week. Lack of volunteers will cause us to have to decrease the number of carnival games for kids to play, which will increase lines at the game stations that are available. Please help out your child’s teacher by volunteering.
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May 13 – 17, 2024 – IMPORTANT DATES
- All week: Big Ideas of Early Mathematics: Shapes
- All week: STEM PROFILE OF THE MONTH: Creative
- All week: Fundations- Review of all letters and letter sounds
- STEM UNITS: #5 for 2023-2024: It’s Design-Challenge Week!
- Transportation: Ms. Noreen and Ms. Kaylee
- Moving & Grooving: Dance and Fitness: Ms. Blair, Ms. Miranda, and Ms. Amy
- Ooh-Aah Science: Ms. Julia and Ms. Moira
- Drama and Theater: Ms. Mary, Ms. Kelli, and Ms. Marie.
- Life Cycles of Animals: Ms. Kirsten and Ms. Tori
- Mon, May 13, 2024- Cement Truck Visit- Kaylee and Noreen’s classroom- STEM Transportation.
- Fri, May 17, 2024- 10:00 – 11:00 am – School wide Carnival set up- PTO
- Fri, May 17, 2024- Spark! School Carnival, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Fri, May 17, 2024 – Spark! School Carnival, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – School wide Carnival clean up – PTO
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May 20 – 24, 2024 – IMPORTANT DATES
- All week: Big Ideas of Early Mathematics: Shapes
- All week: STEM PROFILE OF THE MONTH: Creative
- All week: Fundations- Review of all letters and letter sounds
- Monday, May 20 – Crazy Hair Day – SPIRIT WEEK
- Tuesday, May 21 – Character Day – SPIRIT WEEK
- Wednesday, May 22- Kid’s Choice – SPIRIT WEEK
- Thursday, May 23- School Colors / Spirit wear (red/yellow/black)- SPIRIT WEEK
- Wed, May 22, 2024- 9:45 am Frederick High School Grad walk through Spark! during AM preschool only
- Thurs, May 23, 2024 – Please reach out to your child’s teacher regarding end of the year celebration plans.
- Thur, May 23, 2024- PBIS Reward for May: Bubble Party
- Thur, May 23, 2024- Last Day of School for students for childcare and for preschool. Enjoy the summer with family and friends.
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Summer SVVSD Lunch Program
All summer meals offered through the USDA’s programs are free to all kids and teens ages 18 and under! These meals are nutritious and meet USDA guidelines. A typical lunch, for example, could include a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, milk, an apple, and a salad. Check our menus at participating sites.
Summer lunch programs will be located at the following schools:
Carbon Valley Academy (Firestone/Frederick)- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Skyline High School (east Longmont)- 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Mountain View Elementary (central Longmont)- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Innovation Center (South Longmont)- 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
These sites will be open June 3rd- August 2nd*, Monday through Thursday. Outdoor dining is available. Please note- This program is closed on Fridays, July 4th, and July 15th – 18th.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are summer meals programs? Summer meals programs are funded by the USDA and designed to provide children and teens ages 18 and under with nutritious meals during the summer months when school is out of session. Who funds free summer meals? Summer meals programs are federally funded by the USDA through the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option. What are the requirements for my child or teen to receive a meal? Do I have to fill out an application form? There is no application or registration required to receive a meal. You do not have to provide proof of income, residency, or citizenship. Just show up! Do meals have to be eaten on-site? Yes. Due to federal regulations, all meals must be consumed on-site. Children can take one fruit, vegetable, or grain item from their meal off-site to eat later. Contact Nutrition Services Office if you have questions 303-702-8409 or email [email protected]
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
We are fortunate to have several months of construction projects this summer to improve our facilities this summer, with additional restrooms, safety improvements, and an additional childcare room. The day after school is out, we are packing up a portion of the school, moving, and construction begins on Tuesday, May 28, after Memorial Day.
Office Hours in June: Tuesday, May 28 – Thursday, June 13, 2024, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. A few office staff will be working at Spark! in the front office, however our campus will be closed due to the construction project. If families have items to drop off or pick up, we kindly request families arrive at our front curb, call the main office (720-652-7906), and a staff member will come out to the car.
Summer Break – Office is closed: Friday, June 14 – Wednesday, July 31: Our school and front office will be closed during summer break. During the summer, the SVVSD Early Childhood Education Department will be open and can be reached at 303-702-7815.
REOPENING FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR: Thursday, August 1 at 8:00 am: Our office will reopen for phone calls only. We will open for in person contact (due to construction) on Monday, August 5, 2024. If families have paperwork or items to drop off, we kindly request families arrive at our front curb, call the main office, and a staff member will come out to the car to take any paperwork. Teachers will report back to work for meetings and professional development beginning Aug 6.
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Lost and Found
It’s that time again where we’re asking for our families assistance in reuniting lost items with their owners. Our Lost and Found box is overflowing with treasures waiting to find their way back home! If your child has misplaced any belongings such as jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, or any other items, please take a moment to stop by the office and have a look. Unclaimed items will be donated to the Carbon Valley Help Center in Frederick.
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Colorado Water Stories
We are Colorado Water Stories, an arts and environmental project based in Longmont. We are writing to invite your students, families, and faculty to join us at the Longmont Water Fair on SUNDAY, JUNE 9, from 10a-1p at Dickens Farm Nature Area. The Longmont Water Fair is a free, family-focused, arts+science educational event that teaches about water’s journey from mountain to home. Water, as an educational topic, is a core part of the science curriculum at the St Vrain Valley School District; we have designed this Water Fair to specifically address learning objectives from that curriculum. It is preschool and elementary students and their families that we have in mind! The event will include hands-on science activities, art projects, live performances, water conservation resources, and a “scavenger hunt” for participants to complete for prizes. More information about the event can be found at https://www.coloradowaterstories.org/waterfair
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Register for 2024-2025 Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online. Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
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Outstanding Tuition Balances
We wanted to gently remind you that any outstanding tuition balances may impact your child’s educational journey within our district. We understand that managing finances can be challenging, and we’re here to support you through any difficulties you may be facing. Please reach out to discuss payment options or any concerns you might have with our secretary, Stacey Petering, at [email protected] or 720-652-7906. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and for your continued partnership in your child’s education.
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MYON SUMMER READING CHALLENGE MAY 23 – AUGUST 13, 2024
St. Vrain Valley elementary schools and preschools are invited to
participate in the district’s annual Summer Break Reading Challenge.
Participating schools will utilize the myON reader program to record
the number of minutes read by their students over Summer Break.
Prizes will be awarded to the schools with the highest average
minutes read per student (minutes/enrollment). All funds to be used
to enhance reading programs. SCHOOL AWARDS: 1st Place: $2,500, 2nd Place: $1,200, 3rd Place: $1,000
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A message from our Campus Supervisor, Alicia Sheahan Hall–[email protected].
This summer Spark! will be having a construction project. During the summer months our playgrounds are typically open to the public for use, but this summer the entire site will be inaccessible. This is because we will have construction materials and equipment around the perimeter of the school. We apologize for this inconvenience, and are excited for the much needed updates to our school that will benefit our students for many years to come. If any parent see a safety concern please reach out to me: [email protected]
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A message from the Spark! Registrar/Attendance clerk, [email protected]
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION on INFINITE CAMPUS: Here is the link for Registration for the 2024-2025 preschool year at Spark! Discovery Preschool: 24-25 SVVSD Registration Link
Kindergarten Enrollment– To enroll your child into Kindergarten they must be 5 before October 1st of this year. You may fill out registration for kindergarten online at the school of your choice or at the SVVSD website. As your student enters kindergarten we will be sending your child’s cumulative folder to the school that they are enrolled at for kindergarten, as long as they are enrolled in another SVVSD elementary school. A Cumulative folder is a file that contains general information about a student such as birth certificate, immunization records and proof of address along with other personal documents. If enrolling outside of SVVSD, parents will need to call the next school and ask them to reach out to Spark! if they need additional information.
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A message from the Spark! Health Clerk, Amanda Rivera, [email protected]
Hello Spark Families! There will be a lot to celebrate as the year comes to an end. I just want to remind families to please pick up medications from the front office no later than 3:30pm on Thursday, May 23rd. The building will be closed all summer for construction and any medications left behind will be sent to be medically disposed of. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.
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SVVSD Nutrition Services- Lunch and Snack Menu- https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/DCN3CB?buildingId=482fe7e5-3406-ee11-a17a-83fe6e630216
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We invite our families to join us on social media and on the web:
Facebook: Spark-Discovery-Preschool-of-St-Vrain
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkdiscoverypreschool/
Twitter: @SparkDPS
Website: https://sdpk.svvsd.org/
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