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
• Code of Conduct
• Gifted and Talented
• PTO Spotlight
• Superintendent’s Update

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A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA

Hello Red Hawk Family!

Every Day is a GREAT Day to be a Red Hawk!

Our students and staff did a great job in completing this, our first full week of school!  I am very impressed with our teachers and support staff in how well they are leading our students through the day at school and our kids are adjusting well to the longer and consecutive days.  The cooler weather helps and everyone seems to be in very good spirits!  Then again, Red Hawk is quite possibly the 2nd happiest place on earth!  

We are very proud of how hard our students worked on iReady!  This state mandated assessment provides our students and teachers valuable feedback in the form of an academic baseline for us to analyze as we adjust instruction to meet specific learning needs of each student.  With the completion of iReady we are off and running with academics to lead ALL of our students to high levels of learning!  We often tell our kids, “This is hard, but you can do it!” as we venture into the challenges of learning!  We want them to understand that learning can be hard, and can definitely be challenging!  We want to ensure that our instruction and learning objectives have the intentionality of building grit in our students!  We strive to uphold our St. Vrain Valley School System’s mantra of “Academic Excellence by Design!”  in all we do!

To close, we want to thank our outstanding PTO for their continued support in who we are, what we do, and how we do it at Red Hawk Elementary!  We also want to give all of our parents, guardians, and families a heartfelt, “Thank you!” for entrusting the care of your child(ren) to us!  We are always aware of and grateful for the extraordinary responsibility that we have been given and we are passionate about meeting the high expectations that each of you have for us!  

Every Day is Truly a GREAT Day to be a Red Hawk!

Enjoy the extended weekend!

With appreciation, 

Mr. Garcia

720-438-5144

[email protected]

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Important Upcoming Dates:

• Monday, September 2nd- Labor Day, No School
• Wednesday, September 4th- Late Start
• September 7th- St. Vrain Valley School Parade 10:00am
• Picture Day September 10th and 11th- More information to come

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Everyone is cordially invited to join us in supporting Public Education at the upcoming St. Vrain Valley Schools Longmont parade. We are excited to showcase some of the incredible programs from the Erie Feeder, celebrating the significant impact that Public Education has on our students and communities. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special occasion together!

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Sept 16, 2024 5:30pm-8:00pm EHS Homecoming Kick off 

• Where: Erie High School
• What: We will have food trucks, carnival games, meet our EHS Tiger athletes and performances from EHS dance, cheer, band and MORE!  The evening will close with an AMAZING SVVSD DRONE SHOW!! Bring the family and join us as we kick off EHS Homecoming week!

School Year Information

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Superintendent’s Update

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100 Mile Club

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the  100 Mile Club at Red Hawk Elementary! This year-long program encourages our K-5 students to set an ambitious goal: running or walking 100 miles by the end of the school year.

Information:

Start Date: 9-16-204

End Date: 5-12-2024

Run days: Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:15-8:45

We will meet on the blacktop by the basketball courts and run laps around the lower playground.

On bad weather days we will run inside the school on the second floor.

What’s in it for your child?

• Fitness and Fun:Students will build healthy habits, boost their energy, and have fun while working toward a big goal!
• Cool Prizes:As they hit certain milestones, your child will earn awesome rewards. These include a  100 Mile Club t-shirt to wear with pride and other fun surprises to keep them motivated throughout the year.
• Team Spirit:This is a great way for students to support each other and experience the excitement of working together as a school community.

How to Register:

We hope your child will join us on this exciting journey! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Contact information is below.

Let’s make this a year to remember as we run, walk, and achieve together!

Warm regards,

Erick Estrada
Red Hawk PE Teacher
[email protected]

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SVVSD Code of Conduct

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. 

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]

Sincerely,

Tim Garcia

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2024 Superintendent’s Town Hall Meetings

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for the future.

Dates and Locations:

• Tuesday, 9/3, 5:30-7:30: Frederick High School
• Monday, 9/9, 5:30-7:00: Skyline High School
• Tuesday, 9/10, 5:30-7:00: Erie High School
• Thursday, 9/12, 5:30-7:00: Innovation Center
• Monday, 9/30, 5:30-7:00: Mead High School

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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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PTO Fundraising Efforts

PTO Free Money Opportunities for Red Hawk 

Red Hawk PTO Restaurant Night at Rocky Mountain Tap & GardenMark your calendars! Join us on Wednesday, September 11th, for a delicious way to support Red Hawk Elementary. Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden will generously donate 10% of their total daily sales back to our school. Stop by anytime throughout the day to enjoy great food and drinks while giving back to our community.Don’t forget to check out the Restaurant Night Out flyer here for more details. See you there!

Red Hawk PTO Jog-a-Thon: Mark Your Calendars!

Get ready for our biggest fundraiser of the year! The Red Hawk Jog-a-Thon is happening on Friday, September 27th. This event is always a hit with the kids, who love earning prizes and fun incentives for their participation.

Registration kicks off on September 3rd, so be sure to sign up early! Keep an eye out for ways you can help spread the excitement and make this year’s event a huge success. Don’t forget to follow along on Facebook by clicking here to stay updated and cheer on our students!

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 in the Red Hawk Library. 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. Click here to learn how you can contribute.

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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.