Dear Vanderfhoof Families-
I hope you all had a wonderful spring break and enjoyed the 2 bonus snow days. Thank you to everyone who was able to particpate in our annual spring fundraiser, we raised $19,339 for our Read-a-thon. Shout out to our Music teacher, Ms. Hartmann and our 5th graders who had an incredible musical. (see link below)
Reminders-
No school on Monday March 25th. Staff development day.
Students return on Tuesday March 26th.
Day 2 of picture day has been rescheduled for April 8th.
Michele Rodriguez
Principal
mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-2744
🚍 WE DID IT! 🚍
Bravo to our readers for being so successful in the Read-a-thon. We are thrilled to announce that our grand total is $19,339! This is simply amazing and we are so proud of our readers!
Thanks to all of you that came out to Chipotle for our restaurant night. We raised $622.00!
SCIENCE FAIR
Everything you need to know is here: Click Here for Science Fair Information. PTA has purchased tri fold posters and these are available for pickup in the front office. Talk with your student about the Science Fair and ask them what problem they want to solve. If you are so inclined, we invite you to sign up to be a judge - see above Science Fair website for more information.
VISITING AUTHOR
PTA is sponsoring an author visit on April 1st. Ali Pfautz will be reading to and working with our students to share her love of reading and writing. Thank you to all of you who have pre-purchased signed copies of her books; if you are interested in purchasing your own copy, PTA has purchased a few extra copies… email us to get yours!
📸YEARBOOK INFO 📸
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!
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
🙋VOLUNTEER NEEDS 🙋
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is the first week of May and PTA has big plans to spoil them! 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.
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.
🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️
April 19th - Science Fair
May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
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
**Please know that these dates are subject to change.
District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof Yearly Event Calendar click here
Bravo to 5th grade for an amazing Mini-Musical! Click the link to watch the performance. 5th Grade Zombies Musical
We have rescheduled the second day of Spring Individual and Class pictures to Monday, April 8th.
Make everyday spirit day! Click the link below to visit our spirit wear store for all your Roadrunner gear. Vanderhoof Spirit Wear Store
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.