May 5, 2024 Edition

Dear Vanderhoof families-

Thank you for all the support on our assessment day this past Friday May 3rd, students did a wonderful job. We are looking forward to celebrating our teachers this week for Teacher Appreciation. Next week is also a time where all grade levels will celebrate learning and highlight students work and accomplishments with their study buddies. Look for learning celebrations to come home in Friday Folders as well so that your child can share their successes with you.

**Lost and Found will be packed up and donated at the end of next week. Please make sure to look through the goodies and reclaim any lost items. We will have the items outside by the flag pole.

Michele Rodriguez

Principal

mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-2744

PTA

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 🎉

Join us on the Eras Tour of Appreciation THIS WEEK as we show our love and appreciation for our teachers! Check out below and Friday Folders for the flyer filled with ways to be involved each day:

Monday, May 6th - Happy Days - Teachers will enjoy a refreshing drink in the “Soda Shop” - Students can give teachers a handmade gift

Tuesday, May 7th - Flower Power - PTA will provide one flower to each student to give to their teacher - Students can wear their teacher’s favorite color

Wednesday, May 8th - Groovy - PTA is creating class Thank You books for each teacher - Students can bring a supply (Kleenex, Clorox wipes, etc.) for their classroom

Thursday, May 9th - You’re Like Totally Radical - The PTA will be hosting an adult Lunchable bar in the staff lounge - Students can give their teacher a compliment

Friday, May 10th - As If! - PTA will provide a coffee cart - Students can bring their teacher’s favorite snack

Need some ideas on gifts to show your appreciation? Check out the list of our Teachers’ Favorite Things here!

Email us if you are available to help execute the events during the week. We’d love to have you!

🌟WE’RE STILL SEARCHING FOR A ROCKSTAR TO JOIN US 🌟

Are you or someone you know interested in helping our Roadrunners and staff on a minimal monthly basis while making connections with other families at the ‘Hoof? Join the PTA Board as a Co-Secretary! This is a shared role and is less of a time commitment than the other roles on the board. It’s an easy way to be involved while learning more about what’s going on with the school and the district. Email us if you’re available! We’d love to have you join us!

🙋VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND CHEERS 🙋

Teacher Appreciation Week - The Student Government will be running a coffee cart for our teachers. Help our students espresso their love by purchasing much needed supplies from the PTA Amazon Wish List.
5th Grade Kickball - Mr. Buelter is still in need of umpires, scorekeepers and players - email him here if you want to get in on the action.

💙YOU’RE TOO SWEET 💙

Thanks to all who enjoyed a cup of fro-yo at Bliss. You helped us raise $221.73! This was our most successful restaurant night we had this school year. Our Roadrunner community is amazing!

✅DON’T FORGET! ✅

The PTA End of Year Party is THIS Friday, May 10th! An email with party details was sent to those who RSVP’d on the Google form. Let us know if you RSVP’d but didn’t get the email. We’ll send the deets your way.

📚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 forms will be available soon in Friday Folders.

📸YEARBOOK INFO 📸

While the deadline to order yearbooks directly from Entourage has passed, you can still order a copy for $30 at Givebacks or wait until Community Night and pay by cash at the Student Government Snack Shack.

🗓️ COMING SOON! 🗓️

May 10th - PTA End of Year Party
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

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.

5th grade parents please click here for information on Tdap vaccine requirements for all students entering 6th grade.

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!

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.

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