February 11, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof Families- Yay for Super Bowl Weekend! I hope all our football fans are gearing up to enjoy the game. I personally can't wait for the hot wings and nachos. I hope Taylor Swift wins.

Next week is a short week, Parent Teacher conferences are on Thursday, Feb.15th. If you have questions regarding conferences, reach out to your child’s teacher. Reminders we do not have school on Friday, Feb. 16th and Monday, Feb. 19th. Don’t forget to send your student with their Valentine cards next week, our party is on Wednesday, Feb.14th from 2:00-3:00 pm. Thank you to those of you that donated Valentine’s day cards and snacks to Grub Club. Vanderhoof continues to collect snacks through March 8th to help support our community, all donations go to the Action Center. The Action Center supports families in need in our community.

Have a wonderful week and Happy Valentine’s Day.

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

💙 HEARTFELT STOCK UP 💙

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all who have supported this PTA tradition of replenishing our teacher and support staff’s classroom supplies. There are still plenty of items available on the Heartfelt Stock Up Wish List on Amazon if you want to support this effort, but haven’t had a chance to yet. The wish list will be available through Friday, February 23rd. If you’re wanting to buy for a specific teacher, it’s easy peasy! First, click on the grade level/department. Next, click an available item and the requesting teacher’s name will be in the note section. All items are shipped directly to the school, unless you want to personally deliver them. Thank you for supporting our amazing teachers and staff!

🏫 ‘HOOF HAPPENINGS 🏫

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who joined the PTA meeting last Thursday. We always enjoy seeing old and new faces as well as hearing fresh ideas on ways to support our AMAZING Roadrunner community. We have a lot in store for these next few months and appreciate your partnership in making these events successful. If you didn’t make the meeting but want to help, just email vanderhoofparentsinfo@gmail.com. We can’t do it without you!

🍭CANDYGRAMS now on sale! Help support Student Government by sending a gram or two to your kiddo(s) or have your kiddos send them to their friends or favorite teacher(s). Grams are $1 each (cash) and will be delivered to the classrooms the same day they are purchased.

💝 VALENTINE’S DAY parties are happening THIS Wednesday, February 14th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Check your teacher's update email from Friday for ways to support our incredible room parents with these last parties of the school year. We can’t wait to hear all about the fun crafts and games the kiddos enjoyed, and the creative boxes and Valentine’s that were shared during the exchange.

📚Don’t forget to take advantage of the early bird discount for YEARBOOKS! Order yours before March 15th and get $5 off for an early bird rate of $20 per book! Prices will increase to $25 after the pre-sale. 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

🍪We’re still in need of a few more helpers with TUESDAY TREATS for March and April. Sign up here to help us shower our staff with weekly love.

🗓️ GET THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR! 🗓️

February 14th - Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties
February 15th - 4-6pm - SKY ZONE FUNDRAISER @ 52nd & Wadsworth
March 2nd - 8th - Read-A-Thon
March 12th 4-8pm - CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER @ 64th & Ward
April 19th - Science Fair

Stay Connected
Become a PTA member on Givebacks

Join us on Remind - Vanderhoof PTA Class Code- @8kd3cd7
Email us at vanderhoofparentsinfo@gmail.com

Check out the PTA website

Email Photos for the Yearbook to vanderhoofyearbookphotos@gmail.com

Calendar

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

District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof Yearly Event Calendar click here

Announcements/Reminders:

Spirit Week 2/12-2/15

2/12: Wear Sparkles and Stripes

2/13: Crazy Hair Day

2/14: Wear red or pink

2/15: Vanderhoof Gear Day (blue and yellow)

Family Survey

Our school is committed to ensuring that your experience with our school is collaborative, successful and helps your child learn and grow. We want to know how we are doing. Panorama Education is a company who conducts student and family surveys in schools and districts across the country. Below is a link to complete a survey about family school partnerships. The survey is anonymous and will take around 15 – 20 minutes to complete. The results will be compiled into school level climate reports. These reports will be used by district leadership and school staff to continue the positive work of our schools while identifying and addressing current needs. The family survey opens Tuesday, January 16 and closes Friday, February 23. Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback!

Survey Link: surveys.panoramaed.com/jeffco/family

Grub Club—Sponsored by JCEA, JESPA, and Jeffo PTA + the Jeffco Action Center

Support our Jeffco students experiencing homelessness or emancipation who need food and hygiene products throughout the school year. This year, we are collecting soup cups/pop tops (please no cans that require a stove or can opener). If you would prefer to make a monetary donation:https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E357905&id=20&cfifid=26 Donations of soup cups/pop top or online donations will be accepted now through March 8th, 2024. There is a large box for items to get dropped off near the main office.

Outdoor Lab Fundraising

When your child reaches sixth grade, they, along with their teachers and classmates, will participate in Outdoor Lab. There is a $300 tuition fee for attending Outdoor Lab. Click the letter for information on how you can start fundraising now for your student.

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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