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
• PTO Spotlight
• Superintendent’s Update

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A MESSAGE FROM MR. GARCIA

Hello Red Hawk family, and Happy Friday!

It is hard to believe that we are approaching our final week of school before Thanksgiving break. Our students and staff have been laser focused on specific goals for each student as we approach the break. I could not be more proud of our students and their work ethic leading into Thanksgiving and it will be important that students stay connected academically over the nine days that we are away.

A couple of ways that we can maintain our academic proficiency is to continue with practice lessons over the break. Students completing one lesson in reading and one lesson in writing each day will prove valuable over the break. Another way that we offer our students the opportunity to stay connected academically is our MyOn reading challenge! Our students have the MyON reading app on their iPads and have the ability to read their content over the break. We will celebrate the top reader in each class, the top reader in each grade level, and the top reader school wide! With our access to reading electronically, I would love to see all students engaging and reading  for a minimum of 20 minutes each day whether it is on the reading app or the old-fashioned method of picking up a book and giving it a go! 

I want to ask you to be paying close attention to our calendars and our messaging that comes out from the school as we approach winter break. A couple of things that are happening right now include families volunteering to provide presents for some of our families in need. We are also going to have a holiday meal for our staff the Wednesday before we break for winter break. Miss Brandi will put out a sign-up sheet for that when we return from Thanksgiving break. 

On Monday, we had our Veterans Day celebration here at Red Hawk. We had more than 30 veterans join us and I could not be more proud of our students and staff for their preparation and execution of an outstanding celebration! I received strong positive feedback from our veterans and how thankful they were for being recognized and how impressed they were by our students, staff and family alike here at Red Hawk! Many of them commented on how they could tell that Red Hawk is a special place to be. That feedback, and those type of compliments extend to each and every one of us and the Red Hawk family! We all have responsibilities to ensure that we maintain a school with high expectations and high accountability in a very kind, loving, caring, and supportive way! Nothing makes me happier than when people recognize the Red Hawk Way. Thank you to all of you! Semper Fidelis! 

To close, I want to thank each and every one of you for choosing to be Red Hawks! We have provided several tours to families who are going to be open enrolling their students to Red Hawk Elementary School in the future. Almost all of them have been referred by someone they know in our family here at Red Hawk. While I know we are not perfect, I do know that we do what we do and how we do it for the right reasons, and we believe in the right way! I don’t think we will ever go wrong in answering the call to love, care for, serve, support, value, and protect kids, and one another as a Red Hawk family! 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mr. Garcia

Important Upcoming Dates:

• November 18th-22nd- Spirit Week- See flyer below for more details
• November 25th-29th-Thanksgiving Break
• December 4th- Late Start
• December 10th- 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- More details to come
• December 20th-January 6th- Winter Break- school resumes on January 7th

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School Year Information

Join Our Community Schools Team!

Are you looking for a rewarding way to engage with students outside of the traditional classroom setting? Our Community Schools program at Red Hawk is hiring! We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Group Leaders and Directors for our before and after school programs, Soaring Hawks. 

Positions Available:

• Program Director: $20.92 – $30.10 per hour. Role description here. 

Shift Available:

• 6 hour split shift: mornings from 7 AM – 10 AM and afternoons 3 PM – 6 PM

This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun with students, contribute to their daily learning and activities, and get paid. Whether you’re helping with homework, leading a fun project, or just providing a safe and engaging environment, your role will be crucial to the success and well-being of our students.

Come join a fun and energetic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. If you’re interested or want more details, please reach out to Linda Spencer ([email protected]). Let’s work together to support our students and community!

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Superintendent’s Update

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Join Us: Community Appreciation Events

St. Vrain Valley Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to our community for the overwhelming support of the 2024 Bond Measure. To celebrate this momentous achievement and express our profound appreciation, we invite you to two upcoming community events. These special evenings will feature an innovative drone show by our student drone performance team, along with hot cocoa and cookies.

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Frederick High School
• Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the Innovation Center

Read Superintendent Dr. Don Haddad’s Thank You Message to the Community

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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/

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!

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