May 12, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof families- Last week was a busy week of celebrations! Our teachers were showered with love, sweet letters, flowers, coffee and a yummy lunch! Thank you to our PTA and Student Government for organizing this week and making our teachers feel so special. We also celebrated student learning by having students choose work that they are proud of from this year and share with their study buddies. Students will also be sharing their learning with you this weekend, look for information from your child’s teacher.

We are looking forward to continuing our end of year celebrations in the next two weeks. Our Band and Orchestra will share their amazing musical talents during their concert at school on May 16th. The Trimester 3 Awards ceremony will be on May 21st. If your student is receiving an award your teacher will send home more information.

We look forward to seeing everyone on May 22nd for our Community Night and 5th grade kickball event.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother’s day!

Michele Rodriguez

Principal mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 🎉

Thank you for all of your help showering our teachers with love! We know they appreciated it all!

🌟HOORAY FOR PTA 🌟

This year, with your support we have:

Purchased Sports Equipment for the Playground, Walkie Talkies for Teachers, Ice Maker for Teachers, Grade level T-Shirts, and Sound System for gym (no more crackling!!!)
Put on Classroom Parties, Veterans Day celebration, Teacher Appreciation Week, Heartfelt Stock-Up, Tuesday Treats, Field Day fruit, Restaurant Nights, Guest Author Visit, Grade level Field Trips, Fall Conference Dinner
Organized and managed Read-a-thon, Spelling Bee, Move-a-thon, Vanderfest, Kindergarten Playdate, Science Fair, Yearbook, Greeting Cards of Hope community giveback project

📚SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS 📚

School supply kits are back, which means no more meltdowns in the school supply section at Target or Wal-Mart in August! These kits magically arrive in the student's classroom the first day of school with all of their supplies for the year. Order yours now!

📸EXTRA, EXTRA… READ ALL ABOUT IT 📸

We have only a few more copies of the yearbook available for sale at Givebacks! If any remain, we will sell them at Community Night ($30 cash only at Student Government Snack Shack) but these are flying off the shelves like hotcakes so don’t wait or you might miss your chance!

💸RECEIPTS DUE 💸

PTA will be closing out our financial books soon. If anyone has any reimbursement requests outstanding, please submit your Expense Reimbursement form and receipt by May 31st. All checks must be cashed by June 7, 2024. Any checks not cashed by June 7, 2024 will be voided and considered a donation to the PTA.

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

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

Announcements

5th Grade Spotlights

Check out this weeks inspiring 5th Grade Spotlights as they reflect on their memorable experiences and growth throughout their time at Vanderhoof. From academic achievements to personal milestones, their spotlights shine brightly in our school community.

23-24 School Fees

As the end of the year is quickly approaching, we remind you that schools fees for the year are due for the 23-24 school year. Your payment of fees ensures the smooth operation of our educational programs and services, benefiting every student in our community. Here is step-by step guide to accessing fees online: Vanderhoof Fee Payment Instructions

Spirit Wednesdays

Student Government has planned Spirit Wednesdays to celebrate the end of the year! Click here for the weekly theme. We can't wait to see your Roadrunner spirit!

Trimester 3 Awards

Trimester 3 Awards Ceremony will be held on May 21st. If your student is receiving an award, look for an invitation from your student's teacher in the next few weeks.

Here is the schedule:

KG-2nd: 1:25-2:05 pm
3rd-5th: 2:15-3:00 pm

Summer Chromebooks

All 1st through 5th grade students who are staying in Jeffco for the 2024-2025 school year will bring home a Chromebook for the summer. If your child is not staying in Jeffco Public Schools, please let your child's teacher know so we can collect their device. They will need to bring their device and charger back with them on the first day of school.

Please see more information at the following link: Summer Chromebook Information

Hazel Health Support

In need of Mental Health Support for your student over the summer? Reach out to Hazel Health to get support. Click here for more information

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.

Like our page on Facebook: Vanderhoof Facebook

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