Dear Vanderhoof Families- Next week is a short week, Parent Teacher conferences are on Wednesday, Feb.12th by appointment only. If you have questions regarding conferences, reach out to your child’s teacher.
Remember we do not have school on Friday, Feb. 14th and Monday, Feb. 17th.
Don’t forget to send your student with their Valentine cards next week, our party is on Thursday, Feb.13th from 2:00-3:00 pm. Thank you to those of you that donated Valentine’s day cards.
Have a wonderful week and Happy Valentine’s Day !
Michele Rodriguez
Principal
michele.rodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-2744
💙 HEARTFELT STOCK-UP 💙
There is still time to help restock classrooms around Vanderhoof. Check out the Heartfelt Restock Wish List on Amazon for needed items. Scroll toward the bottom for AMP, SEL, and Learning Specialist teacher wish lists. Add the Teacher's Name and Grade to the gift receipt for easy distribution. Thank you for supporting our fantastic teachers!
💌Valentine’s Day Parties💌
Valentine’s Day Parties are scheduled for Thursday, February 13th @ 2:00 p.m. The Room Parents have created sign-ups for party donations and volunteers. Click here to support your student’s class party: Valentine’s Day Parties. Check your teacher’s weekly newsletter for specific information on the classroom Valentine exchange.
🥫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
2/13: Valentine’s Day Celebration | Party Donation & Volunteer Sign-ups
2/20: February PTA Meeting | 3:30 PM in the Library ← NEW TIME!
3/3-3/7: Read-A-Thon Fundraiser
3/13: March PTA Meeting
🤳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
❤️Monday- Vanderhoof Day
❤️Tuesday- Kindness Day
❤️Wednesday-Pajama Day
❤️Thursday- Red and Pink Day
Seo's Martial Arts is starting an after-school program on Tuesdays and Thursday in February. They will meet from 3:15 to 4:00 in the gym on February 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th. If interested see flyer from your students Friday Folder or reach out to Mr. Buelter at tbuelter@jeffco.k12.co.us
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)
**Please know that these dates are subject to change.
District Family Calendar click here
Vanderhoof Calendar
Make everyday spirit day! Click the link below to visit our spirit wear store for all your Roadrunner gear. Vanderhoof Spirit Wear Store
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.