August 25, 2024 Edition
August 25, 2024 Edition
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Dear Vanderhoof Families-
What a wonderful first week. Assessment days have gone smoothly and we look forward to finishing them up on Monday August 26th. Please make sure to check your students assessment times. As we begin to move into our school year, I want to take a moment to remind families to make sure we are using the crosswalks and respecting the bus lanes at both arrival and dismissal. As much as we love our furry friends, we kindly ask that you please leave them at home when visiting the school campus. We want to ensure that all members of our school community feel safe and comfortable. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Attention to calendar changes- We are adjusting our Back to School/Curriculum night to later in the fall. As a staff we listened to parent and teacher feedback from last year and heard that everyone wanted to have more of a community night around our new Math curriculum that will be our focus this year. We will share more details about the event soon. All teachers and Adminstration will still provide our curriculum and Vanderhoof nuts and bolts slides via newsletter and websites next Friday August 30th.
Michele Rodriguez
Principal mrodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-2744
The PTA Needs You
There are many ways to be involved with the PTA. You can become a member. You can attend monthly meetings. You can volunteer at events. You can help plan an event. You can donate funds or supplies. Click here to join: Join the PTA. Email us if you have questions, ideas, or want to help: VanderhoofParentsInfo@gmail.com.
As a friendly reminder, your PTA membership needs to be updated yearly so JOIN TODAY!
First PTA Meeting - September 5th
Join us on Thursday, September 5th at 5:00 PM on the Vanderhoof Blacktop for the First PTA Meeting of the year. Come learn more about what the Vanderhoof PTA does, opportunities to help, and meet other families. The new PTA Board is excited to meet you!
Drumroll Please
Have you seen it yet? What are you waiting for…the PTA website! Bookmark the page, leave the tab open, check back often to stay up to date on upcoming events and for opportunities to help the Vanderhoof community.
Vanderfest - September 13th
One of our favorite Vanderhoof traditions is right around the corner - VANDERFEST!! Click here to purchase your wristband(s): PTA Store. Volunteer to help by reaching out to vanderfestfun@gmail.com or click here to sign-up for a shift: Vanderfest Sign-up.
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
Announcements
Parking Lot Reminders
Parking Lot Reminders
We ask that parents dropping off or picking up their children be aware of the following areas.
The Hug-N-Go zone is located along the north side of the parking lot. You may pull in, drop off your child and continue on to the parking lot exit.
The school bus loading/unloading area is located on the west side of Routt St (east and north of the building).
The area in front of the bus zone on the east side of the building is another Hug and Go zone, which can be used as drop off. Traffic using this area should be approaching the school from north to south to avoid having your child cross Routt St. at the busiest times of the day.
If it is necessary for you to park and leave your car, please park in the parking lot and not in any of the loading areas.
Assessment Day
Assessment Day
Monday, August 26th is an Assessment Day. Students who didn't test on Friday will attend during their assigned testing slot. Assessment Day Signup Please reach out to your students teacher if you have questions.
Snack Donations
Snack Donations
We are asking for donations of crackers, granola bars, fruit snacks etc. for our students in need. If you are able to donate, please drop the snacks off in the main office.
Student Check-Out Procedures
Student Check-Out Procedures
To pick up a child from school prior to dismissal, the guardian/or authorized indivudual should report to the school office. The main office will faciliate the check-out of all students. Please be prepared to present your photo ID and allow extra time for this process. We will only release students to adults listed on the guardian/emergency contact list in Infinite Campus
Fall Individual Pictures
Fall Individual Pictures
Fall Individual Picture Day is Monday, September 16th. Order forms were sent home in Friday folders.
Arvada Harvest Festival Parade
Arvada Harvest Festival Parade
Vanderhoof Kindergarteners are invited to march with AW students in the Arvada Harvest Festival Parade! The parade is set to begin at 9am on Saturday, September 7. Here is a link to the parade site for more info: https://arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com/parade/
Chess Club
Chess Club
Interested in learning how to play chess? Join the Summit School of Chess club at Vanderhoof. Details on registration and dates can be found here: Chess Club Flyer
Calendar
Calendar
**Please know that these dates are subject to change.
District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof Yearly Event Calendar
Vanderhoof Spirit Wear
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
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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