March 31, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof Families-

It has been a wonderful week back after spring break. Students have transitioned back well and are busy learning! I want to give a huge shout out to PTA for organizing our school fundraiser and providing the Limo to lunch on friday. Students were so excited to be a part of this celebration. Thank you again to all the families that participated in the Read-a-Thon this year. I also want to give a shout out to our 5th grade team and their SOARing behaviors on Friday during two presentations, one from our School Resource Officer and the other from Drake Middle School. Our 5th graders are getting ready for middle school and we are so proud of them.

Please read the attached Principal Message . Thank you for your continued support in fostering a inclusive community.

We are excited to embrace the spring and continue to watch your children grow these final months of school!

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🧪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.

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 🎉

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is the first week of May and 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.

📸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 🙋

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.
SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES are the moleculest. Visit the Science Fair website to sign up to volunteer on April 19th.

🗓️ 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, Check out PTA’s Amazon Wish List

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.