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appy New Year!  I hope 2018 is a great year for you and your whole family.  I can’t wait to hear from your children about their winter break when we come back tomorrow, January 2nd at our usual time.  It is always exciting to see how much they’ve grown in just two weeks.   January brings both some extra days […]

 If you have concerns about your child moving on to kindergarten, and you feel they are not ready, please contact your child’s teacher. It’s important for families to gain an understanding of what is expected in kindergarten and to communicate their concern to their child’s teacher and to administration.  Several team meetings are a part […]

SVVSD offers access to early enrollment for kindergarten for highly advanced gifted children under the age of six.  This option is not recommended for the majority of children, however, some children who are academically advanced may benefit.  This option is not appropriate for those children whose birthdays simply miss the cutoff date, as the criteria […]

Curious: “I am eager to learn and ask questions.”  I work with others and am willing to lead or follow as needed.   Tips for Developing Curiosity in Children at Home 1.  Recognize individual differences in children’s styles of curiosity. Some want to explore with only their minds, others in more physical ways — touching, […]

S.T.A.R. stands for… WE… S = Stay SAFE T = Use TEAMWORK A = ACT responsibly  R = RESPECT self and others Our Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) aims to recognize and reward children who are showing S.T.A.R. behaviors. In December, we are hosting a dance party for classes earning the positive behavior reward! 

ATTENDANCE REPORT for November 2017: Regular attendance is an important part of a child’s learning, starting with preschool though high school, and beyond. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO MAINTAIN GREAT ATTENDANCE TRENDS this school year. Here is data to report from November 2017:   2017 –This Year Previous Year Number of Tardies: 67 (whole […]

Our school is implementing volunteer training this year for all classroom volunteers. We have been waiting for information from our school district and would like to share it with any family members wanting to volunteer in our school during school and childcare hours.   We have hosted many sessions, with volunteers needing to attend only one, with additional sessions being offered occasionally […]

Spark! Discovery Preschool hosts a School Accountability Committee, and the primary purpose is to monitor and support the development of children. The team is guided by St. Vrain Valley Schools Board of Education policies, includes a diverse membership: ·      Jaslyn Dobrahner, Parent Representative ·      Diane Duneske, Parent Representative ·      Paige Gordon, Administration ·      Ray Johnson, […]

We use the following chart, provided by Licensing for the State of Colorado, to help us determine indoor vs. outdoor play.  This, along with how well students and staff are prepared for outside conditions, helps us to make decisions about whether to stay inside for play in the gym or go outside for outdoor play. 

IMPORTANT DATES – January 2018 Mon, Jan 1 Tuition payments are due Mon, Jan 1 Happy New Year! Tues, Jan 2 School resumes in St. Vrain Valley Schools Tues, Jan 2 7:30 am – REGISTRATION WINDOW for preschool begins at Spark – this runs through January 19, 2018. We will begin making placements after that.  […]