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SCHOOL SAFETY: THE STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL

A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the uniform classroom response to any incident. Weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by school and district administration and staff. Historically, schools have taken this scenario-based approach to respond to hazards and threats. […]

Parenting Class Sept – Oct 2018 for Spark! Families

Do you need some parenting strategies to end arguing, backtalk, begging, or whining? If you could use some support with family goal setting in this area, this is a FREE opportunity to get support. Class: Parenting with Love & Logic™ Cost for the 4-part Parenting Series = FREE, sponsored by Spark! Discovery Preschool, facilitated by […]

YES! Ambassadors: What We Want Everyone to Know about Dyslexia

Don’t Miss this Upcoming Dyslexia Education Event! Learning Ally’s YES! Ambassadors are a group of middle and high school volunteers with dyslexia who speak about their learning differences, self-advocacy and assistive technologies.  This presentation explores this very common learning difference, covering characteristics, myths, accommodations, assistive technology, self-advocacy and personal stories. Included are a series of simulations […]

Join Leadership St. Vrain!

Registration is now open for Leadership St. Vrain participants for the 2019-2020 school year. We are seeking 1-2 parents to participate in the program this year.  Leadership St. Vrain is now entering its tenth year and continues to be an essential part of the district’s ongoing community engagement efforts. The first meeting kicks off in September. For […]

Working Through Concerns – by Paige Gordon

From time to time parents or guardians may have an issue or concern with staff, a policy or procedure, or something that’s been decided by personnel in which they would like assistance.  It is best for all involved that the parent or guardian with the concern meet with and talk with the appropriate staff involved.  […]

Change in October Calendar for SVVSD for K-12 students (Oct 3)

Dear St. Vrain Valley Families, The Colorado Department of Education has identified Wednesday, October 3 as the official statewide October Count Day for the 2018-2019 school year. To comply with this state mandate and ensure maximum attendance, St. Vrain Valley Schools will have a full day of school with a normal start time on Wednesday, October 3 in place […]

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Important Dates: September 2018

Important Dates September 2018 Saturday, Sept 1:  Preschool tuition is due for the month of preschool  Monday, Sept 3:  No preschool and no childcare — Labor Day, National Holiday Tues, Sept 4 – Oct 5:  STEM unit #1 in each classroom  Tues, Sept 4: Love and Logic Parenting classes RSVPs due to office or teacher  […]

Way to Go School-Pool Programming

2018-19 Way to Go Schoolpool RegistrationJoin Spark Discovery Preschool’s Schoolpool program to connect with other families to drive, walk or bike to school together. We are pleased to partner with Schoolpoo for another school yearl, a program to help parents get their students to and/or from school. It’s free, and there is no obligation to participate. […]

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