Dear Families:
Thank you for your help with our food drive to benefit the Carbon Valley Help Center in Frederick! We are always so grateful for the annual support of our community members, and I know the help center really appreciates our support as well.
Is your child missing something? We have a school-wide Lost and Found near the front office. Please drop by the Main Office before, during, or after school to claim belongings. Anything left over the course of the year will be donated at the end of the year
We are beginning enrollment for next year — all returning student’s families received an email on Thurs/Fri of last week outlining the process for returning families, including those families who currently have children in child-care only and will start preschool next year. Families can choose from high-quality, five-day programs, including half-day and select full-day options at schools across St. Vrain. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application is included in St. Vrain’s form, and families are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of placement at their preferred school. 2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information
Please read St. Vrain’s inclement weather information so that your family can be prepared in the event severe weather results in the closure or delay of our schools.
With appreciation – Paige Gordon, principal
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The Magic of Books and Pajamas at Spark!
On December 1st, we kicked off our Book and Pajama Drive to benefit any children at Spark! Discovery Preschool in need a set of new pajamas and a book. After all, good nights are good days, and sometimes we note that some of our friends don’t have PJs for PJ Days. We are seeking the following donations:
- New picture books that could be read at bedtime to a preschool child
- New pajama sets, requesting the following sizes:
- Size 4T – ten or more sets – for boys (or gender neutral)
- Size 5T – ten sets for boys and ten for girls (or gender neutral)
- Kids size 5-6 – five or more sets for boys and five or more for girls (or gender neutral)
- Kids size 6-7 – five or more sets for boys and five or more for girls (or gender neutral)
- Kids size 7-8 – three or more sets for boys and three or more for girls (or gender neutral)
Donations are now being accepted and can be dropped off at the Spark! Discovery Preschool at front office or your child’s classroom by Wednesday, December 17th. Thank you in advance for supporting our students with the magic of a book and cozy pajamas for students to use at home.
If you feel your student(s) could benefit from these donations, please reach out to our Principal, Paige Gordon, at [email protected] or call the school at 720-652-7906 to have your child’s name/size of PJs added to our list. We understand these conversations can feel personal, and please contact us in the way that feels most comfortable.
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Positive Trait of the month: Cooperation
This month we are learning all about cooperation—working together, helping our friends, and being part of a team! Preschoolers practice cooperation every day as they share materials, take turns, solve problems with classmates, and contribute to group activities.
We will be talking about what it looks like to be a great helper, using kind words, and noticing when others are being cooperative too. Encouraging cooperation helps children build strong friendships, develop empathy, and feel proud of contributing to their classroom community.
We invite families to join us in celebrating cooperation at home by pointing out moments when your child works well with others—big or small!
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Preschool Classroom Volunteer Training
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 ([email protected]), in our office, and she’ll send you the form — sign up is required. The next training opportunities will be: Monday, January 12, from 8:30 am – 10:00 am and Thursday, January 29, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. These are the last opportunities to be trained during the ’25-’26 school year.
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2026-2027 Preschool Registration
Registration for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ 2026-27 preschool programs begin Dec. 9, 2025. Families can choose from high-quality, five-day programs, including half-day and select full-day options at Spark! Discovery Preschool. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application is included in St. Vrain’s form, and families are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of placement at their preferred school.
Colorado’s Universal Preschool (UPK) program provides free preschool for children who will be four-years-old on or before Oct 1 of the school year they are enrolling. Through UPK, families can receive up to 15 hours a week of state-funded preschool, with the option to add more hours through tuition.
’26-’27 Preschool Rates (childcare tuition is separate and not included in these amounts):
- Part-Time Preschool: $640.00/month
- Second Half of Full-Day Preschool (for families not qualifying for full-day through UPK): $765.00/month
- Full-Day Preschool: $1,450.00/month
2026-2027 Preschool Program Locations
2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information
Learn More About Preschool Programming
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529 Jump Program
Take the First Step Toward College Savings with 529 Jump!
We are thrilled to share that all St. Vrain Valley students in preschool through 5th grade are eligible for a $100 scholarship through the 529 Jump program! This St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation program, in partnership with the City of Longmont, is designed to help families start saving for future college expenses through a 529 College Savings Account.
By participating in the 529 Jump program, you can take advantage of compound interest and reduce the need for costly student loans. To get started, simply open a qualified 529 account at www.collegeinvest.org, then visit www.529jump.org to request your $100 scholarship. No deposit is required!
For more information, visit www.529jump.org or contact us at [email protected]. Start saving today for a bright future!
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Important Dates Dec 8 – 12, 2025
- 7 TRAITS FOCUS – Cooperation
- FUNDATIONS weekly focus for PK: t
- The Big Ideas of Early Mathematics for December: Number Operations
- STEM Unit #2
- Life Cycles of Animals- Ms. Danielle, Ms. Marie, and Ms. Amy
- Ooh-Aah Science!- Ms. Tori, Ms. Polly, and Ms. Kiersten
- Transportation- Ms. Noreen and Ms. Miranda
- Drama & Theater- Ms. Kelli Weaver and Ms. Kaylee
Monday, Dec 8
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
Tuesday, Dec 9
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- Library day for some students – return your books!
- Pre-registration window begins for students who are returning for the ’26-’27 school year. Our registrar has sent out an email last week to families regarding steps for completing this for next year.
Wednesday, Dec 10
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- Library day for some students – return your books!
- 10:00 am – School Tour
Thursday, Dec 11
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- Library day for some students – return your books!
Friday, Dec 12
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- Fridy folders go home
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports reward day — BOARD games – see information from your child’s teacher
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Important Dates Dec 15- 19
- 7 TRAITS FOCUS – Cooperation
- FUNDATIONS weekly focus for PK: b and f
- The Big Ideas of Early Mathematics for December: Number Operations
- Life Cycles of Animals- Ms. Danielle, Ms. Marie, and Ms. Amy
- Ooh-Aah Science!- Ms. Tori, Ms. Polly, and Ms. Kiersten
- Transportation- Ms. Noreen and Ms. Miranda
- Drama & Theater- Ms. Kelli Weaver and Ms. Kaylee
- Life Cycles of Animals- Ms. Danielle, Ms. Marie, and Ms. Amy
Tuesday, Dec 16
- 2:30 pm – School Tour
Friday, Dec 19
- Last day of school before winter break
- Friday folders go home
- STUDENT OF THE MONTH (for COOPERATION) are awarded in each preschool class
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Winter Break- Monday,December 22, 2025 – Monday, Jan 5th, 2026
As we wrap up a wonderful first half of the school year, we want to wish all our families a joyful and restful Winter Break! We’ve loved watching your children learn, grow, and play together each day. We hope your time at home is filled with cozy moments, laughter, and special memories. Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready for more learning adventures! Stay warm and enjoy the break! Preschool classes resume on Tuesday, January 6.
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Registrar/Attendance – Amy Yanez
If your child’s going to be late/absent for the day, calling in your child’s absences by 8 AM reduces the amount of time it takes for staff to call each family individually.
Please remember that if you are going out of town or taking a vacation day, vacation requests must go through our principal, Paige Gordon, in order to be excused. You can reach her at [email protected].
As the holidays are quickly approaching. Please remember to let our attendance clerk Amy Yanez know of any absences so that the students attendance can get input into IC accurately. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amy at [email protected] or at 720-652-7906.
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Health Clerk – Amanda Rivera
Hello Spark families! Colorado has cold, dry winters, and for some children that makes eczema flare up. If your student is in need of anything to alleviate symptoms, like lotion or cream, please contact me before sending anything with your student. We need to have a specific form on file that must be signed by a physician before we can use products like this at school. This is due to the label on the bottles that frequently read “Keep out of reach of children.” If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amanda at [email protected] or at 720-652-7906.
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Campus Supervisor- Kara Mahan
Colorado weather can be unpredictable this time of year. If the temperature is over 20 degrees and below 90 degrees, students will be enjoying the outdoors. Please dress your child in layers to accommodate all weather changes that may occur during their time at school. As a reminder, clothing items kept in students backpacks or cubbies may need to be swapped out to better match the current season. If you or your family are in need of additional clothing items, please visit our family resource room. We have a variety of items and sizes available at no cost. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kara at [email protected] or at 720-652-7906.
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Counselor- Amanda Dawson
If your student needs counseling please contact Amanda Dawson, our School Counselor via email at [email protected] or by calling our main office at 720-652-7906, and Amanda’s extension is 22626. Alternatively, you can complete this form, and Amanda will get in touch with you.
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