April 7, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof Families- We had a great first week of CMAS testing! Thank you for making sure your students were on time, rested and ready to go! This week is busy with 3rd-5th grade CMAS testing, school pictures, a choir concert, KidStage performance and field trips. Spring is always full of fun activities, please check out the calendar links below to stay up on all the happenings here at Hoof. Shout out to our PTA for providing prizes to our top classes for the Read-a-Thon, students really enjoyed the special treats and recognition for all their hard work.

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🧪SCIENCE FAIR - APRIL 19th🔬

Thank you to everyone who signed up to participate in the Science Fair - we are excited to see what our young scientists have discovered. PTA has purchased tri fold posters and these are available for pickup in the front office.
Are you a science enthusiast, maybe just a well wisher of science, or perhaps you want to learn some new facts…you should be a Science Fair Judge. Click Here to be a Science Fair Judge.
Are you a muffin enthusiast, maybe a well wisher of balanced breakfasts, or perhaps you just don’t want hungry adults judging science projects…you should sign up for the Science Fair Baking Needs. Click here to help with baked goods.

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 🎉
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! Do you have a skill or idea to offer? Baking? Cricut? Massage? Email us to help with planning! If you are planning your own gift or gesture, we are collecting information about our teachers and will be sharing lists of their favorite things.

🙋VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND CHEERS🙋

SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES are the moleculest. Visit the Science Fair website to sign up to volunteer on April 19th
5th GRADE KICKBALL and SPRING COMMUNITY NIGHT are scheduled for May. The Student Government will be running the Snack Shack and Kona Ice is scheduled to attend! If you have any ideas for the event or want to help with planning, please reach out.
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.
Thank you to all the family members who volunteered for Limo to Lunch. Every Taylor Swift song played, photo in front of the limo snapped, cup of lemonade poured, joke shared and pizza slice cut helped to make this a cherished memory for many Roadrunners.
Roadrunners will be able to sing a little louder and prouder next year thanks to the Read-a-Thon fundraiser! Ms. Hartmann is in the process of ordering some new sound equipment to eliminate the crackling and feedback sounds during performances. Thank you to everyone who continues to support Vanderhoof through our fundraising efforts!

📸YEARBOOK INFO 📸

While the yearbook pre-sale has ended, there is still time to order your copy online. The final day to order is April 19th. PTA will order a few extras for cash sale on a first come first serve basis in early May. Get yours here: Vanderhoof Elementary 2024 Yearbook | Entourage Yearbooks
Remember to email or upload to Drive those candids shots to the yearbook team! If you’re uploading to Drive, just find the correct grade level folder and drop your pics in. It’s that easy! We’re grateful for your help with capturing these special moments for our kiddos!

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

April 18th - PTA Meeting
April 19th - Science Fair
May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 22nd - 5th Grade Kickball & Spring Community Night

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.

Spring Individual pictures and class pictures that were rescheduled from March 14th will be this Monday, April 8th. Click here for the schedule. Pre-order packages by visiting mylifetouch.com with the picture day ID EVTQ7S7Q2

The annual Book Swap is coming! Donate your gently used children's books to the school library between today and May 1st. For more information click here

Are you a 3rd-5th grader who is interested in playing volleyball? Ralston Valley is hosting a summer camp. Click here for all the details.

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.