Summer Curriculum and Activities

The St. Vrain Curriculum Department has compiled a number of online resources for students to continue engaging in learning activities over the summer.  Elementary School Resources Math A menu of resources for grade level mathematics content review & reinforcement, games, puzzles, and non-routine tasks. The interactive games and puzzles promote mathematical thinking in unique and […]

Nutrition Services Summer Meal Distribution Program

St. Vrain Valley Schools Nutrition Services Department will continue the curbside meal program throughout the month of June from Monday-Thursday. Summer meal distribution will continue as it has in years past with additional social distancing measures in place to ensure public safety. Drive-through meal service will provide breakfast and lunch Monday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. […]

Join us in celebrating our teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and we are inviting our communtiy to join us celebrating the many outstanding educators across our community.   Write a letter, record a video message, or share messages of appreciation Share appreciation through a letter or video message, and post it on social media using the hashtags #StVrainStorm and #ThankATeacher. […]

Ms. PIper’s Update 3-27-2020

Hi everyone!  I hope you are enjoying your spring break! I have put together a video for the kids challenging them to take photos of signs of spring (explanation in video below). Hi friends! Also, here are the photos I took:   Parents, in the next couple of days, be on the lookout for information from me about signing up […]

Ms. Mary’s Update 3-19-2020

Hi Families,  I hope you are all doing well.   I am currently playing with some other ways to send videos. hello:letters.mov Spring Break begins tomorrow for St. Vrain Valley School District. If you are looking for some things to do, here are some ideas 🙂 1.  Try to read every day.  You can use myon, the scholastic link, any […]

Ms. Amy N’s Update 3-19-2020

Dear Families, Have a wonderful spring break and I will be sharing information for our online learning system starting officially on March 30, since we will not be returning to school until April 17 at the earliest as of the governor’s decision last night. Some families have let me know there are issues with the […]

Ms. Marie’s Update 3-20-2020

Dear Families and Friends,   I have attached a read aloud of Pete the Cat – Pete’s Big Lunch.  I hope the kids enjoy it! Pete’s Big Lunch.MOV Sincerely, Marie —Marie BlochEarly Childhood Special Educator (ECSE)(720) [email protected]  

Ms. Marie’s update 3-19-2020

Dear Families and Friends,  Here is a video of Mr. Ben saying “Hello” and singing the 5 Little Ducklings.  The kids love it when Mr. Ben sings with them!  Please let me know if you can’t view the video.  Stay safe and warm and enjoy! 5 Little Ducks.movSincerely, Marie

Ms. Nicky’s Update 3-19-2020

Hi Families!  I’m sure you have heard that we will not be returning to school until at least April 17.  However, there is still learning to be had!  I will be teaching lessons from my home and providing additional resources digitally to support your child’s learning starting March 30. I am finding that the best way […]

Ms. Mary’s Update 3-19-2020

  Stivison, Mary Thu, Mar 19, 4:14 PM (10 days ago)    to me, Sheryl, Mary       Hi Families, I hope you are all doing well.   I am currently playing with some other ways to send videos. hello:letters.mov Spring Break begins tomorrow for St. Vrain Valley School District. If you are looking for some things to do, here are some ideas 🙂 1.  Try […]

Ms. Jess’s Update 3-19-2020

Hello on this beautiful snowy day. I hope you are all keeping warm. The story I am sharing today is called Sylvie. This will be my last story until March 30th when we return from Spring break. The week we return you will receive and email from me with a lesson plan for the week and […]

Ms. Amy N’s Update 3/18/2020

Hi Families, Spark teachers are working on a learning template for learning at home if need be after spring break with story videos, activities, etc. For now I am just making the videos so you have something for this week:) I have 3 families who have replied to me, so I know they are getting […]

Ms. Jess’s Update 3-19-2020

Good Evening. Today I’m sharing one of my kids’ favorite books and a video of me doing the Fundations sound cards. My daughter has been helping me as my videographer and my son appears in the Fundations video as my page turner. They have been great little helpers! I hope you were all able to […]

Ms. Piper’s Update 3-18-2020

Hi everyone! I made a video greeting for the kids today. It is my goal to stay as connected as we can, even before we start sharing online lessons, should it come to that. Thank you so much to those who sent videos and pictures of their kids–keep them coming! It makes my heart so […]

Ms. Amy K’s Update 3-18-2020

Ms. Amy’s Read Aloud!    IMG_0781.MOV  

Ms. Mary’s Update 3-18-2020

Ms. Mary reads Max and Ruby!   video 3:17 Max and Ruby.mov — Mary Stivison, M.Ed., MPPEarly Childhood EducatorSpark! Discovery Preschool  

Ms. Amy K’s Update 3-17-2020

I am trying to send the videos I tried yesterday again.  Please be patient with me as this is new for all of us.  Hope you are doing well and I will be in touch!Best,Amy Kuesel — Amy KueselEarly Childhood Special Education TeacherSPARK! Discovery [email protected]   Movie 1 .MOV  

Ms. Marie’s Update 3-17-2020

Dear Families and Friends, I wanted to send this video to you telling the children that we miss them.  I’m learning about this technology so please let me know if you can’t see it.  I wish you the best and hope to see you and your children soon!  Sincerely, Marie IMG_2658.MOV  — Marie BlochEarly Childhood Special Educator (ECSE)(720) [email protected] […]

Ms. Tori’s Update 3-17-2020

Hello Preschool Families,   I hope that you are doing well and that you are seeing this in the morning. I try and check in earlier tomorrow. I might even try a live check in with Google Hangouts just to test it out. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.Ms. Tori March17th.MOV—Tori MenardEarly Childhood […]

Ms. Amy N’s Update 3-17-2020

Dear Families, Every day at school we do movement to keep our bodies healthy. We get outside or go to the gym and we do structured movement time for 10 minutes a day. Our class used GoNoodle for a lot of our movement activities. There is an app you download to get it on an […]

Ms. Mary’s Update 3-17-2020

I just wanted to send out a quick hello from Sherry and me!  The staff at Spark! is working towards various ways to stay in partnership with families 🙂 Frederick High School is a location where all families can have access to a lunch/breakfast meal.  Meals can be picked up between 11:00-12:30 this week.  All families […]

Ms. Piper’s Update 3-17-2020

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to reach out and let you know I miss seeing everyone. I, as well as the rest of the teachers and paraprofessionals at Spark, are working hard to create online materials and resources for you to use at home, given the unknown of our future […]

Ms. Jess’s Update 3-17-2020

Good Afternoon! Today I have two videos to share with you. The first is of me sharing one of my favorite stories, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The second is a video of Miss Emily and Miss Amy saying the letters and movements to our Fundations letter poster. I hope your family is able to get outside and get […]