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Volume 9, issue #11
Summer 2026
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Dear Mountain View Families,
As this school year comes to a close, so does an incredibly meaningful chapter in my life. After nine wonderful years as principal of Mountain View Elementary (and 30 years in education)I will be retiring on June 8.
It is hard to fully express how thankful I am for the opportunity to serve this community. Thank you for trusting us with your children, supporting our school, partnering with us through celebrations and challenges, and helping make Mountain View such a special place. Watching your children learn, grow, build confidence, discover their strengths, and become caring human beings has been one of the greatest joys of my career.
Mountain View has always been more than just a school. It is a community filled with kindness, resilience, laughter, support, and love for children. I will forever be grateful for the relationships and memories that these past nine years have brought into my life.
While retirement is bittersweet, I am genuinely excited for the future of Mountain View. Laura Spratt will be an exceptional principal, and Joe Tusa will be an outstanding assistant principal. Both care deeply about students, families, and staff, and both are committed to continuing the strong sense of belonging, learning, and community that makes Mountain View so special. I know our Bighorns are in wonderful hands.
Thank you again for allowing me to be part of your children’s elementary school journey. Serving as principal of Mountain View has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I will always carry this community in my heart.
With love and gratitude,
Peggy Heath
Principal
Mountain View Elementary (2017-2026)
Latest News
JULY
13- Online Check-In Window Opens
30- Mountain View New Family Boot Camp, 6pm
31- Log into Infinite Campus to view your child's class placement, then sign up for a Meet Your Teacher conference! (Sign-up links will be sent out on August 1st).
AUGUST
6- Meet Your Teacher (grades 1-5), 10am-7:45pm
6- Kindergarten Assessment Day, 10am-7pm
11- (Tuesday) First Day of School!
11-13: Kindergarten Camp, 7:40-11:00am
14- Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher, 3:00-3:45pm (no sign up needed)
SEPTEMBER
💙September is Deaf Awareness Month💙
4- Fall Picture Day!
7- LABOR DAY- no school
8- Staff Professional Learning Day- no school
28- Staff Professional Learning Day- no school
OCTOBER
2- Save the Date! Miles for Mountain View annual Fun Run!
If you are in need of food or other basic resources, please submit an SFOP referral using this link: https://www.adams12.org/resources/student-family-support/community-resources/submit-a-referral-for-resources.
The Adams 12 SFOP team will be actively monitoring referrals throughout the summer and will connect with you as quickly as possible.
In addition, you can find local food security organizations on the attached Google document, which is updated on a regular basis.
We are excited to welcome some outstanding new staff members to the Mountain View family for the 2026–2027 school year! Each of these individuals brings unique experience, talent, and passion for supporting students, and we know they will make a wonderful addition to our Mountain View community.
We are especially excited to officially congratulate Laura Spratt as she transitions from Assistant Principal to Principal of Mountain View Elementary. Laura has been an integral part of our school community for years, and her thoughtful leadership, commitment to students, and dedication to staff and families make her incredibly well-deserving of this role.
We are also thrilled to celebrate Joe Tusa as he moves from Instructional Coach into the role of Assistant Principal. Joe’s strong relationships with students and staff, instructional expertise, sense of humor, and passion for supporting others have already made a tremendous impact at Mountain View.
Please also join us in welcoming:
• Elley McBrayer – 1st Grade Teacher, joining us from Malley Drive Elementary School
• Christine Conkey – 2nd Grade Teacher, coming from Welby Community School of the Arts in Mapleton
• Maddie Brady – 4th Grade Teacher, who recently completed her student teaching at Verado Elementary in Buckeye, Arizona
• Samantha Wogrin – 5th Grade Teacher, joining us from Twin Peaks Classical Academy in Longmont
• Monica Torres – Instructional Coach, bringing experience from Adams 14 School District
• Sara Mahoney – Computer Science Teacher, who many of our students already know and love from her work as a Guest Teacher and Classroom Assistant here at Mountain View
• Lauren Koutavas – Academic Interventionist, joining us from STEM Lab
• Regina Tisdell – Learning Specialist, coming to Mountain View from Meridian Elementary School
• Amanda Ulmer – Head Custodian, joining us from Rocky Mountain Elementary School
• Kathleen Longley – Teacher of the Deaf, joining us from Northeast ISD in San Antonio, Texas
We are thrilled to have these talented educators and staff members joining our team and can’t wait for our students and families to get to know them.
June's Let Grow Theme is
Exploration: Find Your Way
Expand your circle of exploration. Ask yourself, “What am I ready for next?” Find your way! How can you get to know your way around your neighborhood and community? How can you plan for a summer that includes the independent experiences you want to have?
Find out what city, county, state and federal public benefits, tax credits, financial assistance, nonprofit supports and services your family may be eligible for. Log into MyFriendBen.org for information.
All 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds qualify for FREE preschool.
📚 A strong start to learning: We believe in setting the foundation for success. Our Five Star preschool program focuses on boosting literacy, cognition, and social skills, and providing our youngest learners with the tools they need to excel in kindergarten and beyond.
🕒 Flexible Timing: Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Electronic Flyers
Community Flyers for Services, Activities and Resources
Children's Hospital Fundraiser
PTO News
Please visit our Facebook events page for all of the info on these events and coordinating sign-ups. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MVESPTO/events
Our next meeting is Tuesday, [date TBD], at 6:30pm in the MVE Library. Or, you may join us virtually!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mvh-rbwu-ewh
Or dial: (US) +1 971-238-8454 PIN: 541 282 618#
If you need Spanish or sign language interpretation, please call Ana Wuebker at 720-972-5521.
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