CONFERENCES
Dear Families – Thank you for your participation in Family-Parent/Teacher conferences during the last two weeks. Family engagement in conferences through their input and communication about the progress children are making is vitally important in our school-to-home partnership. Our goal is 100% attendance for students who started at the beginning of the school year; teachers will continue to reach out if families haven’t been able to schedule an appointment yet. If a child has recently started preschool, the preschool teacher will likely delay the conference to give the child time to acclimate to the classroom and to gain some talking points around strengths and areas of need. We would also like to thank our PTO for sponsoring dinners during the evenings we had conferences!
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Important Dates at Spark! Oct 7 – 11, 2024
Mon, Oct 7
Big Idea of Early Mathematics Math focus: Number Sense
STEM profile of the Month: RESPONSIBLE
FUNDATIONS: Kk, Ll
All week our counselor, Ms. Sandy, will be conducting whole-group lessons in preschool on ZONES OF REGULATION. See more information about Zones of Regulation, click here to watch a video.
STEM UNIT #1- Starts September 23 for all preschool classes and runs until Oct 6th:
- People and Places in my Community- Ms. Danielle H. & Ms. Amy N.
- Making Music- Ms. Noreen R. & Ms. Kaylee C.
- Simple Machines- (A Study in Motion) – Ms. Tori, Ms. Kiersten, & Ms. Marie
- Expressing Ourselves through Art- Ms. Kelli, Ms. Miranda, & Ms. Polly
4:30 – 5:30 pm — Anima Arts – FAMILIES MOVING TOGETHER (sign up required/space is limited) with Ms. Mimi
PTO Fundraiser orders deadline due Monday, Oct 7 – online (linked form) and paper orders (please turn in to your child’s teacher or drop it by the office by 3:30 pm). Please keep the pink copy of the order form for yourself. Questions? Email PTO at [email protected].
Anima Arts – Gym- 4:30 – 5:30 pm with Ms. Mimi – Thank you for funding this PTO!
Thurs, Oct 10
WORLD INCLUSION DAY!
Picture Day- Don’t forget to turn in your flier with a background choice. See information sent on Friday, Oct 4 from the office in a separate email.
PTO Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser from 3:30 – 10:00 pm in Longmont (see the flier sent from PTO)
Fri, Oct 11
Childcare and preschool are closed.
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Important Dates at Spark! Oct 14-18, 2024
Mon, Oct 14
Big Idea of Early Mathematics Math focus: Number Sense
STEM profile of the Month: RESPONSIBLE
FUNDATIONS: Mm, Nn (ECE and ECSE)
Childcare and preschool are closed.
Tue, Oct 15
Rosemary Wells, Author / Illustrator Presentation- 5 – 6 pm – Location: Innovation Center in Longmont – Sponsored by the Early Childhood Education Dept of SVVSD. Bring your book to get it signed by her (books were sent home in Thursday folders on Oct 3).
Wed, Oct 16
Fire Prevention visitation / presentations from the Frederick – Firestone Fire Protection District during Preschool/Childcare. Kids will get to see a truck, get information on fire safety, and will participate in a whole-group presentation with their class.
Thurs, Oct 17
PTO Meeting – Spark! — in Cafeteria / gym 6 – 7:30 pm- Mrs. Tori and Mrs. Kelli will be highlighting technology resources for families — myON Reader, SeeSaw, Quick Cards, and a robotics demo (if time) with families. Babysitting provided.
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Mark Your Calendar – Trick or Treat Street
Trick or Treat street is from 4:15 – 5:45 pm on Friday, Oct 25, and is a school-wide tradition, instead of hosting Halloween parties during class on 10-31. Families can
*Dress up and trick or treat. Siblings are invited too. Parents/Families are welcome to dress up too!
*Assist with donations of candy and trinkets by Wed, October 23 – please make donations nut free. These can be dropped off at the front office or with an preschool teacher or at childcare.
If there’s a child in need of a costume we would like to offer them a choice from the ones we have collected here at school. Please stop by the office to see what we have at a table at the front office starting Oct 15. There are many community events during the evening during this night too!
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Band Night, Oct. 9
St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Band Night, Oct. 9
Support our high school band musicians! Join us at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. for St. Vrain Valley’s Band Night. This evening of music features performances from nine high school bands. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 6 and under and eighth grade students with a valid student ID. New this year: St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Student Performance Drone Team will conclude the evening with a show celebrating music across our schools.
Learn more and purchase tickets online.
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A Message from Tasha Lugg, Childcare Manager, [email protected]
Extend Your Child’s Preschool Experience with Pre-K Childcare: St. Vrain Valley Schools offers licensed Wraparound Pre-K care for children ages 3 to 5. Our Wraparound Pre-K Care programs are designed to compliment your child’s preschool experience. Our program is licensed according to regulations for Childcare Centers issued by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Our programs engage students in early learning experiences, in partnership with families and the community, to develop a strong foundation, enrich the whole child, build friendships and socialization skills, and inspire lifelong learning. Our highly qualified staff will work alongside our preschool teachers to give your child a full day of learning and enrichment. We provide a safe environment which welcomes each child and their unique personality and abilities. Parents can feel confident that their children are in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that will cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
- Hours: 7am – 5:30pm, closed on non school days
- Registration Fee: Single Child $50 / Family $75
- Tuition: $40 per day with preschool enrollment / $50 per day without preschool enrollment
- 2 Day a Week Minimum Attendance Required
- Use this link to register: stvrain.revtrak.net
- Login or make a new account if you are a new family.
- Find CS Spark! Discovery Preschool
- Click on Pre-K Care Program
- Click on 24-25 Spark! Pre-K Care
- Please pay attention to if it is asking for the parent name or the child’s name. This will save people from having to re-do the registration paperwork.
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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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Leadership St. Vrain Now Accepting Applications
Leadership St. Vrain is a program designed to provide parents and other community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of our district’s mission, operations and strategic priorities. The program is especially beneficial for those who want to obtain a foundation in district operations and governance and become more active participants in St. Vrain Valley Schools. Click here to learn more and apply. All meetings will be held in-person and rotate locations each month. Meetings will run from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on the dates listed below:
Friday, October 25: Investing in Public Education and District Finances
Location: Frederick High School
Friday, November 15: Advocating for Public Education and District Governance
Location: Erie High School
Friday, December 13: Advancing Learning through Technology
Location: Skyline High School
Friday, January 17: Elevating the Teaching Profession
Location: Silver Creek High School
Friday, February 7: The Success of All Students; Special Education & Student Services
Location: Mead High School
Friday, March 7: Student Engagement and School Culture
Location: Niwot High School
Friday, April 11: Operational Excellence
Location: Longmont High School
Friday, May 9: The St. Vrain Advantage
Location: Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
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A message from our Campus Supervisor, Alicia Sheahan-Hall, [email protected]
If you’ve recently added another person who is allowed to pickup your child in Infinite Campus, please take a moment to remind them to bring valid photo identification when they come for pickup so we can identify them. Authorized pick up people should be at least 16 years of age or older with a photo ID, per regulations.
If you notice any safety concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Thank you for helping to keep our campus safe!
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A message from our Registrar/Attendance Clerk, Amy Yanez [email protected]
Hello families! Welcome to October. If your child’s going to be late/absent for the day, call in your child’s absences by 8 AM at 720-652-7906 or email me at [email protected].
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A message from our Health Clerk, Amanda Rivera [email protected]
Hello Spark families! General Health Appraisal Forms are required for children to be enrolled in preschool. The form is valid for one year from the date of the most recent physical exam. Notices are sent home to parents in Thursday folders with student’s that will have a form expiring soon, and we follow up with phone messages as well. We appreciate your two-way communication, collaboration, and responses from in securing this required paperwork. Please reach out to me with any questions at 720-652-7906.
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Check us out here!
Spark! Discovery Preschool website
Spark! Discovery Preschool Facebook
Spark! Discovery Preschool Twitter
Spark! Discovery Preschool Instagram
Coming next time:
- Hearing and Vision Screening info
- Canned Food Drive