April 21, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof families-

Thank you to all our students who participated in the Science Fair. It was so fun to see the final results of all the hard work they put into their experiments these past few weeks. I would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped make the Science Fair such a success, we couldn’t have done it without all of you!

We finished up CMAS assessments this past week for grades 4-5. Students who were absent will complete make-ups this week. Please be on the lookout in your teachers newsletter for a sign-up for our end of the year assessment day on Friday, May 3rd. Grades K-3 will be taking the DIBELs assessment that we give three times a year and grades 4 and 5 will begin taking the Spring MAP (Measures of Academic Success assessment).

Remember that this Friday, 4/26 is a district staff development day and no school for students.

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🤝 PTA MEETING RECAP 🏫

Thanks to those who joined us at the PTA meeting last Thursday. As always, we had a great time finalizing plans for Teacher Appreciation Week and Spring Community Night, as well as selecting new playground accessories and basketball hoops with the funds we received from our wildly successful Read-A-Thon.

🧪 CONGRATS TO OUR SCIENTISTS 🔬

A round of applause goes to… all our participants and finalists for this year’s Science Fair! The best part of the day wasn’t just seeing the creative projects, but watching the kids beam with excitement when they shared their findings! A job well done to our amazing organizer, Cody Cooper, all our judges and those who donated baked goods. Thank you!

🍨BLISS FRO-YO NIGHT - GET YOUR CUP THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH 🍦

What better way to start the three day weekend than enjoying a cup of Bliss Fro-Yo with fellow Roadrunners. Take your fro-yo to go or enjoy it in their newly renovated space THIS Thursday! 20% of proceeds comes back to Vanderhoof - what a sweet deal!

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 6-10 🎉

Two - four - six - eight - who do we appreciate? VANDERHOOF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is May 6-10 and the PTA has big plans to spoil them with blasts from the past! Email us if you are available to help execute the events during the week of May 6th.

Need some ideas on gifts to show your appreciation? Check out the list of our Teachers’ Favorite Things here!

🙋 VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND CHEERS 🙋

5th Grade Kickball - Mr. Buelter is in need of umpires, scorekeepers and players - email him here if you want to get in on the action.
Teacher Appreciation Week - The Student Government plans to run a coffee cart during teacher appreciation week. Help our students espresso their love for our teachers by purchasing needed supplies from the PTA Amazon Wish List.

📸 YEARBOOK INFO 📸

A huge thank you to Katie Parker for her countless hours spent on creating the yearbook for our kiddos! While the deadline to order yearbooks directly from Entourage has passed, you can still order a copy for $30 at Givebacks or wait until Community Night and pay by cash at the Student Government Snack Shack.

✅ DON’T FORGET! ✅

To RSVP to the PTA End of Year Party on Friday, May 10th! The invite came through an email from Givebacks to all PTA members. Let us know if you didn’t receive it and we’ll forward it. Want to come, but aren’t a member? Join PTA here and we’ll forward the invite!

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

April 25th - Bliss Fro-Yo Night
May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9th - PTA Meeting at 5:00pm in the Library
May 10th - PTA End of Year Party
May 13th - MOD Pizza Restaurant Night
May 22nd - 5th Grade Kickball & Spring Community Night

🫶 STAY CONNECTED 🫶
Email us at vanderhoofparentsinfo@gmail.com, Check out the PTA website, Follow us on Facebook – Vanderhoof Elementary PTA, Become a PTA member on Givebacks, Check out PTA’s Amazon Wish List

Check out this weeks inspiring 5th Grade Spotlights as they reflect on their memorable experiences and growth throughout their time at Vanderhoof. From academic achievements to personal milestones, their spotlights shine brightly in our school community.

Lost and Found is overflowing! Please take a moment to stop by our lost and found area before or after school. Located in the hall behind the library, it's a convenient spot where lost items find their temporary home. Whether its a left -behind coat, forgotten lunch box or a a lone mitten you might just find what you've been searching for.

Running Club is back! We will meet Monday and Thursdays on the following dates: April 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, 29th May 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, and 16th. If you were already a member from the fall no need to sign up again. If you are a new member grab a permission form from Mr. Buelter.

Calendar

**Please know that these dates are subject to change.

District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof Yearly Event Calendar click here

Vanderhoof Spirit Wear

Make everyday spirit day! Click the link below to visit our spirit wear store for all your Roadrunner gear. Vanderhoof Spirit Wear Store

Resources

Code of Conduct- Please make sure to go over the district Conduct Code with your child(ren) prior to the first day of school and acknowledge in Jeffco Connect.

Lunch Menus- School Café

Families are expected to self-screen at home and keep their student(s) home if they have any signs of illness. Click Here for self-screening guidance.

Mental Health Resources-Strengthening our Jeffco Community through Mental Health and Wellness: Student Services is introducing an on-going mental health and wellness focus that will be added to the Mental Health and Wellness Hub. Our mental health and wellness hub and the School Toolkit .

Community Resources and Assistance Website: food assistance, layoff support, unemployment assistance, work opportunities, housing, mental wellness support, childcare access, assistance for populations including pregnant women, children, and aging adults, and more.

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