EQUIPPING ALL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX GLOBAL SOCIETY

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Table of Contents

• Message from the Principal
• Important Dates
• School Year Information
• Gifted and Talented
• PTO Spotlight
• Superintendent’s Update
• Community Events

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A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA

Hello, Red Hawk Family!

It has been another successful week of school here at Red Hawk Elementary, but this week had a twist to it!  As you know, we have been focusing on our Jog-A-Thon and I want to thank everyone for your support in once again providing us funding to have Ms. Nicole serving and supporting our students and school as our PTO paraprofessional!  We have not met our goal, YET!  But we still have a few more days to make that happen! Thank you!

I want to thank our PTO and our Specials Team for the excellent organization, planning, and execution of our Jog-A-Thon event!  I also want to thank our PTO, teachers and staff for the Spirit Week this week as well as the handing out of prizes throughout the week in supporting our students for their effort in supporting this cause.  We are currently sitting short of our goal, but if every family generates approximately $75 over the next few days, we will get there!  This is a great time to reach out to friends, family, social media, etc. as we push into the final stretch of our Jog-A-Thon!  Thank you!

As all of you (hopefully) know by now, Parent/Teacher Conferences are next Tuesday the 1st, Thursday the 3rd and then Wednesday the 9th!  This is an exciting time for teachers to celebrate with our families the wonderful achievements taking place in our classrooms!  Conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes and teachers are required to stay on schedule.  If you have a specific topic that you want to discuss with your student’s teacher(s), please reach out and schedule a separate meeting with them.  Please reach out if you have any questions.  

Dogs on Campus:  While most people enjoy seeing our fluffy friends on campus in the mornings and after school, we are limiting dogs to the sidewalks and walking path around the school.  I know that this will cause some of us hurt feelings, but this is a system wide initiative for all St. Vrain Valley Schools, not just Red Hawk and out of an abundance of caution in wanting to do our best to avoid any negative interaction, be them physical or emotional. If you would like to talk with me about this, please let me know.  Thank you for understanding.  

To close, we are down to 9 days of school prior to fall break!  Take a few minutes over the weekend to set some goals with your student(s) around academics.  We will be planning with students for continued practice and learning over fall break and will be sending all iPads home during that time.  There will be more to come over the next two weeks.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

With appreciation, 

Mr. Garcia

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Fall Parent Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, October 1st – Thursday, October 3rd – Wednesday, October 9th
• PTO Meeting- Wednesday, October 2nd 6:30pm
• DEI Meeting- Wednesday, October 2nd 6:00pm
• Hearing and Vision Screening October 7th
• No School, Friday October 11th and Monday October 14th
• Picture Retake Day October 30th

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Hearing and Vision Screening

There will be a vision and hearing screening at Red Hawk on 10/7/24. Your child(ren) may be on the list to be screened. Please encourage them to wear their glasses to school on this day. If the screening indicates your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Health Clerk at [email protected] or 303-774-2700

Here is a link for further information about the Colorado Department of Education’s guidelines for vision screenings: https://tinyurl.com/w54zkk7r

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Parent/Teacher Conferences are October 1st, 3rd and 9th  Conferences are scheduled through Meet the Teacher. Please use this link to sign up online if you haven’t done so already. You will need your child’s six digit student ID number. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

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School Year Information

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Superintendent’s Update

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Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Referrals 

Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress.  In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas. 

Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.

The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Wendy Durst, [email protected]

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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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2024 Junior Tigers Erie Cheer and Dance

WHAT:
Join the Erie High School Spirit Teams. Join us for a clinic where
you will learn a halftime routine and cheers for the sidelines.
Come back the next night to perform at an Erie High School Soccer
game. Dancers will get a T-shirt and pom-poms!

WHEN:
Clinic Wednesday, October 9th from 4-6PM
Game Thursday, October 10th @ 6PM
Registration closes Sept 27th!

WHERE:
Erie High School | 3180 Co Rd 5 Erie, CO 80516

Click on the link to register

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PTO Fundraising Efforts

PTO Free Money Opportunities for Red Hawk 

Red Hawk PTO Restaurant Night at Texas Roadhouse! 

Mark your calendars for a delicious night out in support of Red Hawk Elementary! On Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, from 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM, head to Texas Roadhouse in Longmont for our PTO Restaurant Night. Whether you’re dining in or ordering to-go, 10% of all proceeds will go back to our school’s PTO, helping fund important programs for our students. Enjoy a meal, connect with friends and family, and make a difference all in one bite! Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you there!

PTO Community Events

• 10/2 -DEI Committee Meeting @ 6pm by the weather tube (East side, upstairs) – Free childcare provided.
• 10/2 -PTO Community Meeting @ 6:30pm by the weather tube (East side, upstairs) – Free childcare provided.
• Restaurant Night at Texas Roadhouse 10/16 in Longmont- 3:30pm-10pm

Keep Up to Date with the PTO

Join Us for the Next PTO Meeting & DEI Council Kickoff!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 2nd! We have two important meetings lined up, and we’d love to see you there. The DEI Council will hold its first meeting of the year at 6:00 PM, followed by the PTO meeting at 6:30 PM Meeting near the weather tube (East side of buiding, upstatirs)- due to the Book Fair. Free childcare will be provided for both meetings.We have lots of exciting activities planned for the year and would appreciate your help in making them a success. If you can’t make it to the meetings, no problem! You can always support in other ways. Check out our Facebook page here to learn how you can contribute.

PTO Request for Assistance

We’re looking for volunteers to contribute to this year’s Red Hawk Elementary Yearbook! Whether you have a knack for photography, design, or just want to help, we’d love your input.

We’re also seeking a Yearbook Coordinator to lead the project. If you’re interested in contributing or taking on the coordinator role, please email us at [email protected].

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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive

Donate gently used musical instruments to support St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program during our annual collection drive. Drop off your contributions at the Lincoln School building at 619 Bowen St. in Longmont on Thursday, Oct. 3 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or Friday, Oct. 4 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and receive a donation receipt. Your generosity enriches our classrooms, provides instruments for students, and enhances our district’s music programming.
Click to learn more.

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Upcoming Community Events

Boulder County 4H

Boulder County 4H thrilled to invite students and their families to the Boulder County 4-H Open House on October 23rd! 4-H is about so much more than just animals—we offer hands-on learning in areas like robotics, creative arts, leadership, and more. There’s something for every interest, and we’d love for your students to explore all the possibilities!

Here is the link to the flyer with event details.

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Today I will be safe * Today I will be respectful * Today I will be responsible * I will make today a great day, because that’s the Red Hawk Way

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Hug-N-Go: I want to thank everyone who is following The Red Hawk Way in all we do on campus! Being safe, respectful, responsible and walking with integrity is who we are and what we do every day at Red Hawk! It is important that our students see all of US doing the same thing! With Hug-N-Go, please continue to meet our expectations in setting a great example for all of our kids! As a gentle reminder, Hug-N-Go will requires patience. If you are in a hurry, Hug-N-Go is not for you that particular day! Some other reminders are to remain in the single file line of cars from the time you drive on campus until you exit campus. Please do not pass, drive around, overtake or in any way get out of the single file line. I also want to thank all of you for keeping our communication in the spirit of the Red Hawk Way! We love our positive, fun, friendly and inviting climate and culture at Red Hawk.