Wishing all our preschool families a Happy Thanksgiving!
We are especially thankful for the partnership we share with you and your child(ren). Your support and involvement help make our school a warm and vibrant community. Enjoy your time with family and friends this Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the privilege of your partnership and for having a front row seat in all the great growth and development your children are doing!
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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 is not included):
- 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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Food Drive – Carbon Valley Help Center
We’re proud to support our community through a Canned Food Drive for the Carbon Valley Help Center! Families are invited to donate non-perishable food items to help local families in need. We understand that times are tough with the government shut down; there is no obligation to give. Please bring your donations to the tables located across from the Makerspace/Library. The food drive will go from 11/1/25 – 11/21/25. Every donation — big or small — makes a difference. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to practice kindness and generosity while learning the importance of helping others in our community. Thank you for your support in spreading a little generosity!
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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, in our office, and she’ll send you the form — sign up is required. The next training opportunities will be in January, 2026
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Preschool Late Start Dates and Times
Late start days will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 with the following changes to our schedule:
- AM PRESCHOOL CLASSES on LATE START: With the 5 day a week change for preschool beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, preschoolers will NOT attend AM sessions on late start days listed above.
- FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CLASS on LATE START: Full day students will start school on late start days at 11:00 am.
- PM PRESCHOOL CLASS on LATE START: Students attending in the PM class will not be impacted by late start schedules.
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THANKSGIVING BREAK!
Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, Nov 24 – Friday, Nov 28. Preschool and childcare are closed. Can’t wait to see everyone on Monday, December 1, 2025 again!
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The Magic of Books and Pajamas at Spark!
On December 1st, we kick 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 – for boys (or gender neutral)
- Size 5T – ten for boys and ten for girls (or gender neutral)
- Kids size 5-6 – five or more for boys and five or more for girls (or gender neutral)
- Kids size 6-7 – five or more for boys and five or more for girls (or gender neutral)
- Kids size 7-8 – three or more 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. We will wrap books and PJ sets and get them distributed on Thursday the 18th, in the AM and PM. Thank you in advance for supporting our students with the magic of a book and cozy pajamas for students to use at home.
*Families—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 don’t hesitate to contact us in the way that feels most comfortable.
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Important Dates Dec 1-5, 2025
- 7 TRAITS FOCUS – Cooperation
- FUNDATIONS weekly focus for PK: Yy and Zz
- The Big Ideas of Early Mathematics for October: Number Operations
- STEM Unit #2-
- Life Cycles of Animals- Danielle, Marie, and Amy
- Ooh-Aah Science!- Tori, Polly, and Kiersten
- Transportation- Noreen and Miranda
- Drama & Theater- Kelli and Kaylee
Monday, Dec 1
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- SVVSD Education Foundation- Student Scholarship Application Opens for high schoolers who are college bound.
Tuesday, Dec 2
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
Wednesday, Dec 3
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- Late Start (see notes above)
Thursday, Dec 4
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
Friday, Dec 5
- PJ and Book Drive to benefit students at Spark!
- PJ Day ($1.00 donation suggested) brought to you by the Spark! PTO
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Registrar/Attendance – Amy Yanez
Reminder: In order for any vacation to be considered for excusal, prior approval must be obtained through Paige Gordon, Spark! Discovery Preschool Principal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amy at 720-652-7906 or at yanez_amy@svvsd.org.
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Counselor’s Corner – Amanda Dawson
Resource Library for Parents/Guardians — Thanks to our wonderful PTO we now have a resource library with some parenting books! Some of our available books include:
No Drama Discipline by Dr. Dan Siegel
Whole Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King
If you are interested in checking out a book, please come to the front office and ask to check out a book outside of the Counseling office.
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Carbon Valley Santa Cops Opportunity for Families in Need
Carbon Valley Santa Cops Opportunity for Families in Need. The holiday season is right around the corner and if your family is needing additional support, please consider applying for the Santa Cops Program. Santa Cops Program is a local non-profit program meant to help provide gifts and necessities to families in need in the Carbon Valley area. Local businesses and residents provide donations for the families. Click here to view the attached document for more information.
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Fall Sporting Event Tickets– St. Vrain Education Foundation
AVALANCE– Join Us for a Night of Hockey and Community Spirit! The St.Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is thrilled to partner once again with the Colorado Avalanche for a fundraising community game!
Come cheer on the Avs as they take on the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Ball Arena (1000 Chopper Circle, Denver).
Enjoy special school pricing, and know that $5 from every ticket purchased through our Foundation link will directly support programs that enhance student success and teacher excellence across St. Vrain Valley Schools.
🎟️ Purchase discounted tickets here:
https://avalanche.spinzo.com/colorado-avalanche-vs-anaheim-ducks-2025-11-11-GVJCW?group=st-vrain-school-foundation-pwu6
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an exciting night of hockey while supporting education in our community!
CU Buffaloes– Cheer on the Buffs and Support St. Vrain Schools! The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation invites you to join us for an exciting CU Buffs Football Game this fall!
- 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025 | Time TBD
- 📍 Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave, Boulder
- 🏆 Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State
This is a great opportunity to enjoy a day of college football with friends, family, and fellow St. Vrain supporters. Even better—$5 from every ticket purchased through our Foundation link will directly benefit Education Foundation programs that fund teacher innovation grants, student scholarships, and classroom support across the district.
🎟️ Purchase your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stvrain28
Let’s fill the stands and show our St. Vrain spirit while cheering on the Buffs!
Upcoming Dates – St Vrain Education Foundations Events
- NOVEMBER 22 – CU Football vs. Arizona State Community Game
- DECEMBER 1 – Student Scholarship Application Opens for college-bound students
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