EQUIPPING ALL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX GLOBAL SOCIETY
Table of Contents
- Message from the Principal
- Important Dates
- School Year Information
- PTO Spotlight
- Superintendent’s Update
A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA
Hello Red Hawk Families!
I hope this communication finds you all healthy, happy and well! Please take a few minutes to watch this video message!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- November 25th-29th– Thanksgiving Break
- December 4th– Late Start
- December 10th 6:30-8:30– Sock Hop Dance- Get ready to dance the night away and don’t forget to bring a pair of clean socks to donate to those in need! See the flyer below for more details!
- Pajama Drive through December 18th
- December 20th-January 6th– Winter Break- school resumes on January 7th
MyOn Thanksgiving Reading Challenge
Late Start is Wednesday, December 4th when we return from break. The first bell will ring at 11:25 AM and the second bell rings at 11:35 AM.
School Year Information
Attendance
If your student is absent you need call the office at 303-774-2700 or fill out this Absence Form. Per our SVVSD attendance policy, Parent(s) or guardian(s) can excuse up to 10 absences each school year without documentation. Any further absences may need proper documentation in order to excuse them.
Late Start Days (For Teacher Professional Development)
First Bell: 11:25am Second Bell: 11:35am
Wednesday: December 4th, February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th
*** Note there is no late start October or January***
25-26 Preschool Information
St. Vrain Preschool Expands to Five-Day-A-Week Programs
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17.
Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.
Superintendent’s Update
PTO Fundraising Efforts
PTO Free Money Opportunities for Red Hawk
Run and Give Back at the Same Time!
Use code REDHAWK when you sign up to run the Erie Pilgrimage Run on Thanksgiving Day Nov 28th and the school can earn $3 back for every entry. You can also earn 100 Mile Club miles too!
https://www.thepilgrimagerun.com/
💵📨FREE MONEY!💰🎁Use code FUNDRAISEREDHAWK and get 20% off your order when you shop minted.com for custom holiday cards, stationary and gifts! In return they will donate 15% back to our school! Happy shopping!
PTO Community Events
Get Ready to Rock Your Socks at the Red Hawk Sock Hop Dance!
Dust off those dance moves and come join us on December 10, 2024 for a night of fun and community spirit at Red Hawk Elementary’s Sock Hop! It’s going to be a blast filled with music, laughter, and groovy moves – plus, it’s a great way to give back! We’re asking everyone to bring a donation of clean socks, which we’ll be donating to local shelters to help those in need. So, save the date, save your socks, and get ready to boogie! More exciting details to come soon – you won’t want to miss this! Please RSVP by completing this google form so we can get an idea of the number of people who will be in attendance.
Next PTO & DEI Council Meetings!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 8th for two important meetings!
6:00 PM – DEI Council Meeting
6:30 PM – PTO Meeting
Location: Red Hawk Library
Exciting News: Free childcare will be provided for both meetings!
Join us to hear about the fantastic year ahead and help make our planned activities a success! Can’t make it in person? No worries! The PTO meeting at 6:30 PM will be available to join online through Google Meet. You can find the link by viewing our event on the Red Hawk Elementary PTO Facebook page.
PTO Request for Assistance
Yearbook Assistance Needed!
Help make this year’s Red Hawk Elementary Yearbook unforgettable! We’re looking for photos and volunteers to bring the yearbook to life. Whether you’re a pro with a camera, love design, or just want to lend a hand, your involvement would be a huge help! Please email your photos (be sure to include grade level) or let us know you’d like to volunteer at [email protected]. Let’s create something amazing together for our Red Hawk students!
PTO Volunteer-Sponsored Activities – How You Can Help
Looking for ways to get involved? Check your email for links to sign-up sheets where you can volunteer for upcoming events! Help out at the by providing food for our teachers during parent/teacher conferences, or assist with the registers at the Book Fair. Your support makes a difference!;
Keep Up to Date with the PTO
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PTO Facebook Page “Red Hawk Elementary PTO” (link here)
PTO Website Homepage (link here)
PTO Free Money Opportunities Website (link here)
PTO/School Combined Calendar of Events (link here)
PTO Board Email Address: [email protected]
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