April 28, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof families-

Kinders have begun their “alphabet countdown” of the days left in this school year and they get so excited to share each day what letter they are on. 5th graders had an amazing performance at the West Valley Area Elementary Instrumental Concert on Wednesday evening, we look forward to their final school performance at Vanderhoof on May 16th. Thursday was a great day filled with acts of kindness and opportunities to fill each other’s buckets. Day Without Hate is a wonderful day that allows us to lift up and recognize, more than usual, the importance of being kind and tolerant of others, and our students are all so caring and love to make others feel good. It was a sweet day for sure.

Don’t forget Friday, May 3rd. we have an assessment day, teacher sign ups have been sent out. Check with teachers if you have questions. We will continue that love and celebration May 6th -10th as we celebrate our teachers! If you have time to send an email or a sweet note to your child’s teacher it would mean the world to them.

Thank you and have a wonderful week.

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🌟OUR PTA BOARD NEEDS YOU! 🌟

Are you or someone you know interested in helping our Roadrunners and staff on a minimal monthly basis while making connections with other families at the ‘Hoof? Join the PTA Board as a Co-Secretary! This is a shared role and is less of a time commitment than the other roles on the board. It’s an easy way to be involved while learning more about what’s going on with the school and the district. Email us if you’re available! We’d love to have you join us!

💙WITH GRATITUDE 💙

We cannot thank you enough for your support through the King Soopers Community Rewards program. Just by linking your King Soopers card to Vanderhoof PTA, we received $842.17 for last quarter! It’s easy to link your card to us. Start by creating an account here, find Vanderhoof PTA under the participating organizations, then donate as you shop!

Thanks to all who enjoyed a cup of fro-yo last Thursday at Bliss! It was a great way to start the long weekend and we loved seeing so many of your faces there! We’ll be sure to share how much we earned once we know.

We also received a generous $1,000.00 donation from Xerox. We’d love to be able to thank whoever coordinated this. Please reach out to us so we can properly thank you!

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 6-10 🎉

Join us on the Eras Tour of Appreciation as we show our love and appreciation for our teachers by participating in one, two or all five days of fun! Check out below and Friday Folders for the flyer filled with ways to be involved:

Monday, May 6th - Happy Days - Teachers will enjoy a refreshing drink in the “Soda Shop” - Students can give teachers a handmade gift

Tuesday, May 7th - Flower Power - PTA will provide one flower to each student to give to their teacher - Students can wear their teacher’s favorite color

Wednesday, May 8th - Groovy - PTA is creating class Thank You books for each teacher - Students can bring a supply (Kleenex, Clorox wipes, etc.) for their classroom

Thursday, May 9th - You’re Like Totally Radical - The PTA will be hosting an adult Lunchable bar in the staff lounge - Students can give their teacher a compliment

Friday, May 10th - As If! - PTA will provide a coffee cart - Students can bring their teacher’s favorite snack

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

Email us if you are available to help execute the events during the week of May 6th.

🙋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.

✅DON’T FORGET! ✅

To RSVP by THIS Wednesday (May 1st) for 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!

📚SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS 📚

School supply kits are back, which means no more meltdowns in the school supply section at Target or Wal-Mart in August. These kits magically arrive in the student's classroom the first day of school with all of their supplies for the year. Be sure to check your student(s) Friday Folders later this month for order forms.

📸YEARBOOK INFO 📸

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.

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

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.

As the end of the year is quickly approaching, we remind you that schools fees for the year are due. Your payment of fees ensures the smooth operation of our educational programs and services, benefiting every student in our community. Please take a moment to review your fees by logging in to your parent portal. Here is step-by step guide to accessing fees online: Vanderhoof Fee Payment Instructions

Please help us re-stock the snack drawer. We are in need of snack donations for the last few weeks of school. If you are able to help,please drop off donations in the main office.

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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