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Free Halloween Costumes

We’re excited to share that we have a collection of free Halloween costumes available for our preschoolers! Costumes have been generously donated and are gently used; they are on display in the front hallway. Families are welcome to browse and take any costume that might be a good fit for their child.

If any families have gently used costumes they would like to donate, we’re accepting them! Please drop them off at the front office. Thank you for helping make Halloween fun for everyone!

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Speech Night at Spark! Discovery Preschool

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Rasgo positivo del mes: la curiosidad

This month, we’re focusing on CURIOSITY, which is a strong desire to know or learn something. From birth, children show a desire to explore their environment, notice new things, and ask questions. In the preschool years, this curiosity becomes more purposeful and complex, fueling learning across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. We’ll be celebrating the curiosity of students near the end of the month with some individual recognition by each teacher.

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Halloween Celebrations at Spark! Discovery Preschool Fall 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Halloween will be extra special this year at Spark! Discovery Preschool. Our celebrations will be held in the classrooms during the school day, offering a fun and engaging experience for our preschoolers! We hope to see you there as we create memorable moments together.

Here’s the schedule for our Halloween celebrations:

• AM Preschool Classes: Friday, October 31, 10:30 – 11:10 am
• PM Preschool Classes: Friday, October 31, 2:25 – 3:05 pm
• Full-Day Preschool Class: Friday, October 31, 2:25 – 3:05 pm
• Ms. Noreen’s PM party- 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm (this is the only exception)

The festivities will include a variety of activities like crafts, games, and of course, costumes and treats! Each classroom teacher will share the specific details of their celebration, including any special instructions.

Costume Guidelines:  We encourage staff, students, and/or family members to join in the Halloween spirit by wearing costumes—though this is completely optional. If your child decides to dress up, please keep the following in mind:

• Costumes should be easy for a preschooler to wear independently (without assistance, especially when using the restroom).
• Consider if your child will be comfortable in their costume for the entire school day.
• We kindly ask that costumes avoid anything too scary or gory, as well as any items that could be potentially unsettling for younger children.
• Please refrain from costumes that include simulated weapons (like guns, knives, etc.), face paint, masks, or inflatable costumes.

Treats & Goodies:  Our teachers will be planning “goodies” for the celebrations, which may include goody bags to take home or treats to enjoy during the party (potentially with or without edible items). Please note that due to health and allergy concerns, it’s important to consult your child’s teacher before purchasing or providing any items. Each teacher will provide guidelines about what’s safe and appropriate for their class.

Alternative Activities: If your family prefers not to participate in the Halloween celebration, please let your child’s teacher know by Wednesday, October 29, 2025. We will provide alternative activities for those who opt out. If you’d like to pick up your child early, that’s perfectly fine, too!

We’re excited to celebrate Halloween with your little ones and look forward to creating a fun and festive day that everyone can enjoy.

With gratitude — The Spark! Discovery Preschool Staff

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Formación para voluntarios en aulas de educación infantil

Our Principal, Paige Gordon, is excited to host Volunteer Training at various points through the year in our cafeteria at Spark! Volunteer training is required by the Department of Human Services, as we are a licensed preschool, in order to volunteer in the preschool classroom at our school. Because this newsletter is posted publicly on our website and Facebook page, where the public can get to the links, we have sent an email via Infinite Campus with a Google Form for families to use to sign up for volunteering within the preschool classroom on 8/15/25. If you didn’t get the information due to a recent enrollment, please reach out to Stacey, Principal’s secretary, in our office, and she’ll send you the form — sign up is required. The next two training opportunities will be on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, and then in January.

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Recordatorio sobre el aparcamiento

Por la seguridad de nuestro colegio y de nuestra comunidad, os rogamos que no aparquéis delante de la boca de incendios de la calle 8.º a la hora de dejar o recoger a los alumnos. Mantener este espacio libre garantiza que los vehículos de emergencia puedan acceder en caso de necesidad. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a velar por la seguridad de todos!

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Repetición de fotos

We are excited to announce that individual picture retakes for our preschool students will take place on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025. This is a great opportunity for any child who missed the original picture day or if you would like a new photo taken. If you wish to have your child’s photo retaken, please notify the teacher, so we can ensure they are included. We want to make sure every family has a picture they love, so don’t hesitate to take advantage of this chance! The office has extra order forms if needed, so stop by and pick one up, on Monday – Friday between 8 am – 4:00 pm. Attached, you’ll find a PDF flyer with all the information for retakes and ordering pictures. If families have any questions, they can reach out to Van Gogh Photographers at 303-679-9003, option 4, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or via email at customerservice@vangoghco.com

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Important Dates Oct 20 – 24, 2025

• 7 RASGOS DESTACADOS – Curiosidad
• FUNDATIONS weekly focus for PK: Oo and Pp
• Las grandes ideas de las matemáticas tempranas para octubre: el sentido numérico
• STEM Unit #1- 9/22 – 10/24 – It’s Design Challenge week!
  • ¡Ooh-Aah, ciencia! – La Sra. Danielle, la Sra. Marie y la Sra. Amy
  • Transporte: la Sra. Tori, la Sra. Polly y la Sra. Kiersten
  • Arte dramático y teatro: la Sra. Noreen y la Sra. Miranda
  • Ciclos de vida de los animales: la Sra. Kelli Weaver y la Sra. Kaylee

Tuesday, Oct 21

• Volunteer training with Principal, Paige Gordon- Cafeteria from 12:30 – 2 pm.
• Families Moving Together with Mimi (4:30 – 5:15 pm). Must be pre enrolled to attend this class. Thank you for sponsoring this PTO!

Wednesday, Oct 22

• Fall Van Gogh picture retakes– 10 am in the Cafeteria. The office has extra order forms, so please stop by and get one. Make sure to let your child’s teacher know that you would like a retake. See information above.
• SPEECH / Language NIGHT AT SPARK! DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL- 6 pm in the Cafeteria- Sponsored by Mandy and Jamie.

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Important Dates Oct 27 – 31

• 7 RASGOS DESTACADOS – Curiosidad
• FUNDATIONS weekly focus for PK: Qq and Rr
• Las grandes ideas de las matemáticas tempranas para octubre: el sentido numérico
• Teacher Choice Mini-Unit- 1 week long (not STEM)

Tuesday, Oct 28

• Families Moving Together with Mimi (starts at 4:30pm) Must be pre enrolled for this class.

Wednesday, Oct 29

• Notification for not participating in Halloween celebrations due to your child’s preschool teacher.

Thursday, Oct 30

• Preschool classes will present positive recognition for the trait of the month during class today
• PTO Meeting- at the Gym. From 6 – 7:30pm; childcare is offered for free.

Friday, Oct 31

Happy Halloween! – Individual Halloween parties will be held in the classroom.

• AM Preschool Classes: Friday, October 31, 10:30 – 11:10 am
• PM Preschool Classes: Friday, October 31, 2:25 – 3:05 pm
• Full-Day Preschool Class: Friday, October 31, 2:25 – 3:05 pm
• Ms. Noreen’s PM Class: Friday, October 31, 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm (this is the only exception)

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Información sobre el cuidado infantil, por Tasha Lugg

¿Buscas ampliar el horario de preescolar de tu hijo? ¡Todavía quedan plazas disponibles en el servicio de cuidado infantil complementario, justo en el mismo edificio! Las Escuelas Comunitarias del SVVSD ofrecen oportunidades de jornada escolar ampliada en el propio centro, vinculando el rendimiento de los alumnos a nuestra programación y ampliando así las oportunidades educativas para los niños de preescolar de entre 3 y 5 años. Además, nuestros programas ofrecen actividades recreativas tanto en el interior como al aire libre, así como meriendas nutritivas. Animamos a los padres y a los alumnos a que sugieran ideas, juguetes, materiales y meriendas que puedan mejorar la experiencia de sus hijos. Nuestros programas de cuidado infantil cuentan con la autorización del Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Colorado.  

**Horario:** de 7:00 a 17:30 (cerrado los días en que no hay clase)  

**Cuota de inscripción:** Un niño: 50 $ / Familia: 75 $  

**Childcare is separate from preschool.

**Matrícula:**  

• – 45 dólares al día si también está matriculado en preescolar  

• – 55 dólares al día si no está matriculado en preescolar.  

• – Se exige una asistencia mínima de 2 días a la semana  

Las Escuelas del Valle de St. Vrain ofrecen opciones flexibles que favorecen tanto el aprendizaje como el cuidado de los niños de entre tres y cuatro años. Nuestros programas de atención infantil temprana, que cuentan con la correspondiente autorización, están diseñados para proporcionar una jornada completa de atención a nuestros alumnos más pequeños que aún no han alcanzado la edad preescolar. La atención infantil temprana de jornada completa ofrece a las familias un entorno seguro, enriquecedor y que favorece el desarrollo, a cargo de un personal altamente cualificado y con amplia experiencia.

Más información sobre el servicio de guardería de jornada completa

Si tienes alguna duda, ponte en contacto con Tasha Lugg, directora del programa, en el 720-652-7908 o en lugg_tasha@svvsd.org.  

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Secretaria/Control de asistencia – Amy Yáñez

Parents entering the building to drop off children must enter the school through the main office, sign in, and wear a school-provided sticker. To leave the building, sign out, take off the sticker, and exit through the same main office doors. Entry is only allowed through the front doors. Please remember that if your child is going to be absent for any reason email or call Amy Yanez at 720-652-7906.

St. Vrain Valley Schools recognizes the importance of being present every day. Student attendance – more than a test score or any other data point – is one of the most accurate indicators of whether a student will graduate and find success after high school. Students who have regular attendance in preschool, kindergarten and first grade are far more likely to be at or above grade-level in third grade and in later grades, score much higher in essential math and reading assessments. It is critical for students to attend school daily in order to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to be college and career ready. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amy at yanez_amy@svvsd.org

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Empleada administrativa del área de salud – Amanda Rivera

Hello parents! There is an official process for reporting all injuries and part of that process is to contact parents or guardians. We call parents/family for EVERY bump and scrape. We start with the first emergency contact and either leave a message, or move down the list, depending on the severity of the injury. If there is an injury above the shoulders then we will also send you an email with the required district Head Bump Notification form. Please check the Infinite Campus portal to ensure the contact list is in preferential order and that phone numbers and emails are correct. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amanda at rivera_amanda@svvsd.org.

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Supervisora del campus – Kara Mahan

Fall is a wonderful time of year for outdoor adventures and enjoying community events. It is also a great time to teach/reinforce personal safety rules with your preschooler. Using age-appropriate language, role-playing, reading books, playing games, and giving positive reinforcement can support your child’s learning. Key safety rules to teach may include personal information (knowing their full name, phone number, address), stranger awareness vs trusted adults, safe vs unsafe touch, and empowering children to say “no” if they feel uncomfortable. Additionally, it is important to discuss what to do in the event of an emergency. For preschoolers, this discussion may include what to do if you become lost and how to identify a safe place/person to get help.

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Fundación Educativa de las Escuelas del Valle de St. Vrain

Noche informativa sobre el ahorro para la universidad: ¿Sueñas con la futura carrera profesional, la universidad o la formación profesional de tu hijo? Nunca es demasiado pronto para empezar a planificar su éxito. Únete a la Fundación Educativa de las Escuelas del Valle de St. Vrain en una noche informativa sobre el ahorro para la universidad el miércoles 12 de noviembre de 2025, de 18:00 a 19:30 h, en la sala comunitaria de la escuela «Longmont High ».

En este evento gratuito y apto para toda la familia, los padres aprenderán cómo los pequeños ahorros pueden convertirse en grandes oportunidades gracias a los planes de ahorro para la universidad 529, el programa 529 Jump (que ofrece una beca de 100 dólares para alumnos desde preescolar hasta 5.º de primaria) y otros programas estatales y federales de aportación complementaria diseñados para ayudar a las familias a ahorrar de forma más inteligente.

Habrá representantes de instituciones financieras de confianza para responder a tus preguntas y ayudarte a dar los primeros pasos. Se ofrecerá cena, servicio de interpretación al español y servicio de guardería, ¡así que trae a toda la familia y da el primer paso hacia los sueños de estudios superiores de tu hijo!

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Entradas para eventos deportivos de otoño –Fundación Educativa St. Vrain

AVALANCE:¡Acompáñanos en una noche de hockey y espíritu comunitario! La Fundación Educativa de las Escuelas del Valle de St. Vrain está encantada de colaborar una vez más con los Colorado Avalanche en un partido benéfico para la comunidad.

Ven a animar a los Avs en su partido contra los Anaheim Ducks el martes 11 de noviembre de 2025, a las 19:30 h, en el Ball Arena (1000 Chopper Circle, Denver).

Disfruta de precios especiales para colegios y ten en cuenta que 5 dólares de cada entrada comprada a través del enlace de nuestra Fundación se destinarán directamente a apoyar programas que fomentan el éxito de los alumnos y la excelencia del profesorado en todas las escuelas del distrito escolar de St. Vrain Valley.

🎟️ Compra aquí entradas con descuento:
https://avalanche.spinzo.com/colorado-avalanche-vs-anaheim-ducks-2025-11-11-GVJCW?group=st-vrain-school-foundation-pwu6

¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de disfrutar de una emocionante noche de hockey y, de paso, apoyar la educación en nuestra comunidad!

CU Buffaloes:¡Anima a los Buffs y apoya a los colegios de St. Vrain! La Fundación Educativa de los Colegios del Valle de St. Vrain te invita a acompañarnos este otoño en un emocionante partido de fútbol americano de los CU Buffs.

• 📅 Sábado, 22 de noviembre de 2025 | Hora por determinar
• 📍 Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave, Boulder
• 🏆 Colorado Buffaloes contra Arizona State

Esta es una magnífica oportunidad para disfrutar de un día de fútbol americano universitario con amigos, familiares y otros seguidores de St. Vrain. Y lo que es aún mejor: 5 dólares de cada entrada comprada a través del enlace de nuestra Fundación se destinarán directamente a los programas de la Fundación para la Educación, que financian ayudas a la innovación docente, becas para estudiantes y apoyo en las aulas en todo el distrito.

🎟️ Compra hoy mismo tus entradas: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stvrain28

¡Llenemos las gradas y demostremos nuestro espíritu de St. Vrain mientras animamos a los Buffs!

Próximas fechas: eventos de la Fundación Educativa St. Vrain

• 11 DE NOVIEMBRE–Partido solidario entre los Colorado Avalanche y los Anaheim Ducks
• 12 DE NOVIEMBRE–Noche informativa sobre el ahorro para la universidad
• 22 DE NOVIEMBRE– Partido de fútbol americano de la CU contra Arizona State:partido solidario
• 1 DE DICIEMBRE: Se abre el plazode solicitud de becas para estudiantes

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«Trunks N’ Treats» aquí, en el CETC (Centro de Formación Profesional y Tecnología).

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Spark! Discovery Página web de la escuela infantil

Échale un vistazo a nuestra página web aquí:
Spark! Discovery Facebook de Preschool
Spark! Discovery PreschoolX
Spark! Discovery Instagram de Preschool

Enlaces rápidos:

• Pagos en línea
• Menús de almuerzo y merienda
• SVVSD: Condiciones meteorológicas adversas
• Recursos tecnológicos para las familias del SVVSD
• Folletos promocionales del SVVSD
• Calendarios del SVVSD
• Departamento de Educación Infantil del SVVSD – Matriculación
• Servicio de guardería del SVVSD
• Spark! Guardería – Tasha Lugg
• Material escolar del SVVSD
• Seguridad y protección del SVVSD