March 3, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderfhoof Families-

Wow we leapt right into March! Big shout out to all our Tri 2 SOAR award recipients. The awards ceremony on Friday was wonderful and always makes me proud to see our community of learners shine. Report cards were sent home on Friday, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.

Thank to all our volunteers that came out and read to our classes on Thursday to celebrate Read Across America day. Students were excited to welcome all of our guests and celebrate reading. It also helped kick off our Spring fundraiser. Our Read-a-thon is this week and we can't wait to encourage students to read and help raise money for our school. The funds being raised this year will go to purchasing a new sounds system in the gym and some new radios for our staff. Our student government planned spirit week to help celebrate the Read-a-thon see information below.

Safety reminder- Please help keep our community safe by using the parking lot, that way the bus lanes are free for busses and always using the crosswalk. If you are in the hug and go lane remember to pull forward and to not leave your car unattended. Park in the lot if you want to walk your student to the door.

SOAR Award Tri 2 click here

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🚍 THE READ-A-THON ENERGY BUS IS HERE 🚍

We are cruising on the Read-A-Thon Energy Bus! It’s not too late to register and participate!

Step #1 - Register at Givebacks
Step #2 - Collect pledges and donations by directing friends and family to your donation page
Step #3 - Log your reading minutes from 12:00 am Monday 3/4 until 11:59 pm Sunday 3/10

Help PTA fund much needed projects like replacing the sound system in the gym and purchasing additional walkie talkies for our staff. Need help? Email us. Please consider that our PTA volunteers are running this event without the assistance of a 3rd party company. This means we keep 100% of the proceeds! Please be patient with us as we do our best to field your questions and concerns.

📸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!

Don’t forget to take advantage of the early bird discount for this year’s edition! 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

🙋VOLUNTEER NEEDS 🙋

The SCIENCE FAIR is around the corner. The website has all the details and more will come in Friday Folders. Register now! Sign up to volunteer now! Click Here for Science Fair Information
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.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is the first week of May and we want to make it extra special. Do you have a skill or idea to offer? Baking? Cricut? Massage? Email us to help with planning!
5th GRADE CONTINUATION, KICKBALL, and SPRING COMMUNITY NIGHT are scheduled for May. We need your ideas and assistance! If you are able to help with planning, let us know.

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

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 🫶
Email us at vanderhoofparentsinfo@gmail.com, Check out the PTA website, Follow us on Facebook – Vanderhoof Elementary PTA, Become a PTA member on Givebacks

Calendar

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

District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof Yearly Event Calendar click here

READ-A-THON Spirit Week

Monday 3/4: Comfy Clothes/PJ Day

Tuesday 3/5: Cat in the Hat Day- Wear a hat to school

Wednesday 3/6: Read & Feed- Bring your favorite book and snack

Thursday 3/7: Oh the Places You'll Go Day-Dress as what you'd like to be when you grow up.

Friday 3/8: Vanderhoof Spirit Wear-Wear school gear or blue/yellow

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.