February 25, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderfhoof Families-

Spring in the air! We are excited for our Read-a-thon fundraiser that is starting on March 4th. PTA is sponsoring this wonderful event that encourages reading and raising money for our school. The money raised will be used to help fund replacing the sound system in the gym and buying new walkie-talkies for our staff.

To get students excited about the Read-a-thon and to celebrate Read Across America Day, we are encouraging students to dress up as their favorite book character or author on Thursday, February 29th. We have invited community members and staff members to join us in reading aloud and celebrating the joys of reading.

Our Trimester 2 Awards ceremony is on Friday, March 1st. Grades K-2 will be at 1:25-2:05 pm and grades 3-5 will be from 2:15-3:00 pm in the gym. Teachers will be sending out invitations to students who are receiving awards.

The lost and found is getting pretty full again, feel free to stop in anytime to look for missing items. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🚍 THE READ-A-THON ENERGY BUS IS COMING TO VANDERHOOF! 🚍

Starting Monday, March 4th - Sunday, March 10th, our Roadrunners will be taking a ride on the Read-A-Thon Energy Bus to raise funds for our school! Roadrunners will raise money - either as a flat donation or on a-per minute pledge basis - to help PTA fund much needed projects like replacing the sound system in the gym and purchasing additional walkie talkies for our staff. Check your kiddo(s) Friday Folder this week for an overview page on how to register, log reading minutes, and raise funds. A list of prizes will be on there, too!

🏫 ‘HOOF HAPPENINGS 🏫

🦋In case you missed it! Ali Pfautz, The Story Lady, will be visiting Vanderhoof on Monday, April 1st! Order a signed copy of Butterflies Keep Flying, No More Slooping, Sara Sue or both for only $11 each on the Givebacks site by THIS Friday, March 1st. Signed copies will be distributed the day of her visit.

📸Remember to email or upload to Drive those candids from the classroom Valentine’s Day parties or any pictures from the school year! 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!

📚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 helpers with TUESDAY TREATS for the month of April and the beginning of May. Sign up here to help us shower our staff with weekly love for the rest of the school year.

🧑‍🔬Our Science Fair team needs YOU! We’re looking for judges and anyone who would like to co-chair this effort with our amazing organizer, Cody Cooper, on Friday, April 19th. Email vanderhoofparentsinfo@gmail.com if you’d like to be a part of this fun and exciting day.

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

March 4th- 10th - Energy Bus Read-A-Thon
March 7th - PTA General Meeting at 5:00pm in the Library or on Zoom
March 12th 4-8pm - CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER @ 64th & Ward
April 1st - Ali Pfautz - Author Visit
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

Follow us on Facebook – Vanderhoof PTA

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:

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.