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
- Preschool Registration Information
A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA
Hello, Red Hawk Family!
What a great week! While the weather presented some challenges with getting outside, our students and staff alike did a great job of utilizing our indoor space for physical activity and with some resiliency, students were engaged in the classroom and focused on building positive relationships! We also worked on proper greetings and responses to greetings. I must have been asked, “how are you doing, Mr. Garcia?” hundreds of times this week! Our students are so polite! Parents, you are seriously raising amazing children and I am excited to watch each of them learn, grow, achieve and succeed!
Thank you to our outstanding PTO for leading our Sweetheart Formal on Thursday night! I cannot thank our PTO Board members and all of the volunteers enough for providing our Red Hawk Family such meaningful opportunities to connect! If you haven’t volunteered for a PTO event, I ask that you take a look at events coming up and find a way to make a positive impact on our Red Hawk experience for our students, staff, families and community!
A reminder to please stay engaged with your teachers weekly communication/newsletter as I assure you that time is going to fly by over these next few months! Between school and PTO activities, in addition to your own family activities, the warm weather is going to have all of us on the go! If you ever have any questions, please reach out so we can help!
We are going to be hosting an open house in late March or early April. We will be sending out fliers and request that you share them with your family, friends, neighbors and anyone you know with elementary aged students who are not attending Red Hawk Elementary School!
To close, I would like to thank our PTO DEI Team for collaborating with us to honor and celebrate Black History Month! As students make their way around the building, they are able to learn about Black History Month honorees and their positive impact in their respective field of expertise thanks to our PTO DEI Team displaying 85 Black Achievers posters all around our school! At Red Hawk Elementary School, we strive to find our commonalities versus focusing on our differences! Life would be so boring if we were all the same! Thank you to our PTO DEI Team! The posters are great!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and thank you for choosing to be Red Hawks!
With appreciation,
Mr. Garcia
Important Upcoming Dates:
- February 28th– Kindergarten and 5th Grade Continuation Pictures
- February 28th- PTO Hope and Gratitude Community Wide Event
- March 4th– PTO Science Night
- March 5th- Late Start
- March 5th- DEI & PTO Meetings
- March 12th- PTO Red Robin Restaurant Night
- March 17th– March 21st- Spring Break
- March 31st- PTO Yearbook- Deadline to Order
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: March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th
Buses run 2.5 hours later than their usual schedule
25-26 Preschool
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 svsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.
The Lost and Found is once again filling up, please make sure you continually check for any lost items. All items remaining in the Lost and Found will be donated on March 15th.
If your student will be entering Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, you will need to complete an online registration form on our district website. https://www.svvsd.org/schools/enrollment/
Please call the front office if you have any questions , 303-774-2700
Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off at our school and we are quacked about it! Your student will be learning different ways to keep their hearts happy AND healthy through the messages of our quacktastic heart heroes!!
Sign your student up and join us HERE!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=495244
(Spanish provided HERE)
Superintendent’s Update- 12/18/24
PTO Community Events
Important Upcoming Dates:
February 28th- PTO Hope and Gratitude Community Wide Event
March 4th- PTO Science Night
March 5th- DEI & PTO Meetings
March 12th- PTO Red Robin Restaurant Night
March 31st- PTO Yearbook- Deadline to Order
April 9th- PTO Chipotle Restaurant Night
Next PTO & DEI Council Meetings – March 5th!
Mark your calendars! Join us on Wednesday, March 5th in the Red Hawk Library for our upcoming meetings:
6:00 PM – DEI Council Meeting
6:30 PM – PTO Meeting
Exciting News: Free childcare will be available for both meetings!
Thinking about getting more involved? Now’s the perfect time! We’ll be discussing PTO Board roles opening up for next year, with elections happening at our April 2nd meeting. If you’re curious about what these roles entail, come check it out—it’s a great way to support our school, connect with other parents, and make an impact!
Can’t attend in person? Stay updated and find meeting access details on our Facebook page event via the link here.
Order your yearbooks by 3/31/25. Use Yearbook ID:12575025 at the link here. Please note: no additional yearbooks will be available for purchase after this date, so please order via the link.
Hope & Gratitude- Luminary Walk- Feb. 28th
Hope & Gratitude- Luminary Walk- Feb. 28th
Join us for the Hope & Gratitude Project’s Luminary Walk at Coal Creek Park on February 28, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Come together with elementary and middle schools from throughout Erie to celebrate community under the glow of hundreds of luminaries.
Date: February 28, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Coal Creek Park, Erie
Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and visit the Soaring Heights PK-8 PTO Facebook event page for updates.
Science Night- March 4th
A Hands-On Evening of Exploration & Discovery
When: Monday, March 4 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Red Hawk Elementary Gym
Details: For full details, visit the Facebook Event here.
Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly event where science comes to life. Explore aerospace, robotics, earth science, health science, and more through interactive exhibits and activities.
Mark your calendars and get ready to experiment, create, and discover.
Red Robin Restaurant Night- March 12th
Dine Out & Support Red Hawk PTO
Enjoy a meal at Red Robin and 20% of food sales will go to our PTO!
How to Participate:
Dine-In: Mention “Red Hawk Elementary PTO” to your server.
To-Go Orders: Order at order.redrobin.com (Westminster location) and add “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” to your cart.
Details: For full details, visit the Facebook Event here.
Date: March 12
Location: Red Robin, 799 W 146th Ave, Westminster, CO
Let’s make it a tasty night for Red Hawk!
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]
Community Events:
Erie High School Wish Week
The students of Erie High School’s Student Government have joined together to host a Wish Week to raise money for Make-A-Wish® Colorado and help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We would like to invite you to join us and help grant wishes for kids like Edwin and his wish to go to Walt Disney World. Below is a list for restaurants for Wish Week. You can also support our efforts by sharing our online fundraising link
| Monday 2/24 | Tuesday 2/25 | Wednesday 2/26 | Thursday 2/27 |
| Chipotle548 W South Boulder Rd, Unit D, Lafayette, CO 80026 5:00-9:00 pm | Noodles & Company534 W South Boulder Rd, Unit A, Lafayette, CO 80026 4:00-8:00 PM | Panda Express16816 Sheridan Pkwy, Broomfield CO 80023 9:30 am-10:00 pm | Mod Pizza16818 Sheridan Pkwy, Suite 124Broomfield, CO 80023 Fundraiser Code: MODGIVES25 |
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