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
- Community Events
A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA
Hello Red Hawk Family!
I hope this communication finds you all healthy, happy and well! Please take a few minutes to watch this video message and update!
Mr. Garcia
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Fall Parent Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, October 9th
- No School, Friday, October 11th and Monday, October 14th
- Picture Retake Day October 30th
Studio 5 Picture Information
If you would still like to order pictures from picture day, you still can! Please use the link and go to “look up access code” or see the attached flyer. Picture are available to purchase for one year from the date of pictures. If you have already ordered pictures those should be arriving to the school in the next few weeks.
Picture Retakes are October 30th. If your student was absent on picture day or needs their picture retaken.
Direct ordering link for picture retakes:
http://www.studio5portraits.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=E46XG7
School Year Information
Materials Fees
The $10.00 materials and course fees have been posted your student(s) Infinite Campus. Payments can be made through the parent portal of Infinite Campus. If you need help accessing your Infinite Campus parent account, please call the school, we are here to help!
Attendance
If your student is absent please 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.
Lunch Schedule
Go to the following link to see the August lunch calendar. You will need to select “lunch” at the top of the page. *Menu is subject to change
Late Start Days (For Teacher Professional Development)
First Bell: 11:25am Second Bell: 11:35am
Wednesday: November 6th, December 4th, February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th
*** Note there is no late start October or January***
Superintendent’s Update
October is the month of dyslexia awareness
Please see the two attached flyers for upcoming events to attend hosted by SVVS and SVVSD .
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.
St. Vrain is Hiring: Visit Our Support Staff Job Fair – Oct. 14
St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting a Support Staff Job Fair on Monday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Main Street School, 820 Main St., Longmont. Community members are invited to explore a variety of roles in education, from paraprofessionals and custodians to transportation and clerical staff, all focused on making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with St. Vrain leaders, discuss current job openings, learn more about employee benefits, and receive assistance with submitting online applications.
Learn more about the upcoming job fair and positions available.
PTO Fundraising Efforts
Red Hawk PTO Jog-A-Thon
We are thrilled to announce that our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Jog-A-Thon, raised an incredible $63,894 for the Supplemental Educational Assistance Fund for the Red Hawk community! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed—your donations, time, and enthusiasm made this event a success. With your support, we can continue to enhance our children’s learning experiences in the coming year.
Stay connected with us! Follow the Red Hawk Elementary PTO on Facebook here to stay updated on our initiatives and learn more about how your contributions are making a difference in our community.
Thank you for being an integral part of our Red Hawk family!
PTO Free Money Opportunities for Red Hawk
Support Red Hawk Elementary all year long with simple, everyday actions! Save your milk caps from Longmont Dairy and drop them off at the school’s front door for the “Milk Caps for Moola” campaign. It’s an easy way to raise FREE money for our school! You can also contribute by shopping with our partner stores or digitally collecting Box Tops. Every little bit helps our students thrive!
For more details, visit the PTO’s website by clicking here.
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
- Restaurant Night at Texas Roadhouse 10/16 in Longmont- 3:30pm-10pm
- The month of October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Online Spirit Gear Store October 1-18, with delivery on November 15th
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].
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]
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.
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
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.
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