February 16, 2025 Edition
February 16, 2025 Edition
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Dear Vanderhoof Families-What a busy week we had! Students had so much fun during the Valentine’s parties. Thank you to everyone who donated goodies and their time to make these parties a success! HawkQuest also came and visited our school! Students learned about the importance of different raptor species, their specially-adapted tools, and their role in our ecosystems. Check out some of the pictures below from the assembly.
Our Trimester 2 Awards ceremony is on Friday, February 28th . Grades K-2 will be at 1:25-2:05 pm and grades 3-5 will be from 2:15-3:00 pm in the gym. Teachers will be sending out invitations to students who are receiving awards.
The lost and found is getting pretty full again, feel free to stop in anytime to look for missing items. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
Michele Rodriguez
Principal
michele.rodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-2744
🫱🏼🫲🏾 February PTA Meeting 🫱🏼🫲🏾
Our February PTA meeting is at a new time! Join us on Thursday, February 20th at 3:30 p.m. to discuss issues and share your thoughts on upcoming Vanderhoof events. Our annual Read-A-Thon fundraiser is around the corner, followed by the Science Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Spring Community Night. A lot is going on, so let’s work together as a community.
♥️ Our Hearts Are Full ♥️
Thank you to all the fantastic Room Parents who planned three fun-filled parties this year. We know the time and resources it takes to make each party successful, and we appreciate all your efforts. Speaking of resources, thanks to everyone who donated supplies or their time to make each party a memorable experience. We are not done thanking yet…another round of gratitude goes to the families who donated to the Heartfelt Restock Wish List on Amazon. Due to your generosity, almost every item was purchased for our teachers.
🥫Grub Club 🥫
The Arvada Action Center is having its annual Grub Club Food Drive to support local families in need. The Arvada West schools are asked to collect Chef Boyardee with Pop Top Lids, or you can donate directly to the Action Center. Click here for more information: 2025 Grub Club Food Drive
📚Yearbooks, Get Your Yearbooks 📚
Order your 2024-25 Vanderhoof yearbook before March 15th for the early rate of $20 per book! Prices will increase to $25 after the pre-sale. The final day to order is April 18th. PTA will order a few extras for cash sale on a first-come, first-serve basis in early May. Order your yearbook today: Vanderhoof Elementary 2025 Yearbook | Entourage Yearbooks Link
Upcoming Events
Every Tuesday: Teacher Treats | Signup for a Tuesday Treat
2/20: February PTA Meeting | 3:30 PM in the Library ← NEW TIME!
3/3-3/7: Read-A-Thon Fundraiser | Details will be in 2/21 Friday Folders
3/13: March PTA Meeting
4/17: April PTA Meeting
4/18: Science Fair
🤳Stay Connected🤳
Email: vanderhoofparentsinfo@gmail.com
PTA website
Follow us on Facebook – Vanderhoof Elementary PTA
Become a PTA member on Givebacks
Check out the Vanderhoof Wish List
Share photos with the Yearbook Committee or Order a 2025 Yearbook
Send your student Birthday Wishes on the Marquee
Announcements
Announcements
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and crafts people in cities and towns around the world to raise money for food related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities. We have partnered with the catering class to sell student created ceramic bowls & soup to raise money for the Community Table of Arvada. A $15 donation will give you a bowl of your choosing along with a soup (they are making 3 options). The event will be held in the Commons at Arvada West High School from 5-7pm on Thursday, February 20th. Click here for more information
Drake Spirit Wear
Drake Spirit Wear
5th Grade Families,
We know many of you will be attending Drake Middle School next year so we wanted to share our school Spirit Wear Store information with you. The store will be open through Friday, March 14th. We have some great NEW items and all proceeds benefit the Drake PTO. Our store will NOT be open again until August so get your orders in now!
Link: https://drakedragonsapparel2025.itemorder.com/
We are offering Delivery at your elementary school. Items will be delivered in April. If you have any questions, please contact the Drake PTO
Social-Emotional Screening
Social-Emotional Screening
Vanderhoof will be using the Social Skills Improvement System™ Social-Emotional Learning Edition Screening/Progress Monitoring Scales (SSIS SEL) to screen students' social-emotional competencies. Click here for more information. Informacion en Espanol)
Calendar
Calendar
**Please know that these dates are subject to change.
District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof 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 .
Immigration and Newcomer Resources: Community Resources & FAQ's
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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