March 30, 2025 Edition
March 30, 2025 Edition
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Dear Vanderhoof Families-
It has been a wonderful week back after spring break. Students have transitioned back well and are busy learning! It is hard to believe we are in the last few months of the school year! April and May are always full of fun activities, please click the calendar links below to stay up on all the happenings here at Hoof.
Check out the pictures below of our amazing SSN and 5th grade students taking the coffee cart around the building for our staff to enjoy!
Michele Rodriguez
Principal
michele.rodrigu@jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-2744
🔬 Science Fair 🧪
Put on your safety goggles and mark your calendar with these important dates:
Friday, April 4 | Registration Deadline
Monday, March 31 and/or Monday, April 7 from 3:15-4:15 pm | Science Fair Prep Workshops—Share your experiment ideas and learn how to use the scientific method (optional). Grown-ups are welcome to attend with their students.
Thursday, April 17 from 3:00-6:00 pm | Project drop-off
Friday, April 18 | Science Fair & Reception!
Ongoing | Tri-fold poster boards are available for pick-up in the front office
Everything you need to know is here: Click Here for Science Fair Information.
Psst: We need judges! Sign up using the information link above.
📚 Yearbooks 📚
While the yearbook pre-sale has ended, there is still time to order your copy online. 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
🙋We Need You…and You…and also You 🙋
Our teachers always go the extra mile, so we are planning a road trip-themed TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (May 5-9). Email us your ideas or reach out to help with one of the activities.
What is one of the best events of the year? VANDERFEST!! Reach out if you would like to join the 2025 Vanderfest Planning Committee.
Say Cheese! K.I.T. Never Change. The 2025-26 Yearbook Committee is looking for new members. Do you like to work behind the scenes? This is the committee for you.
Join the PTA Board - it’s fun, I promise! We are looking for a co-secretary to help with meeting minutes and communication. The time commitment is minimal, but your impact on the Vanderhoof community is immense.
Email us at VanderhoofParentsInfo@gmail.com with your questions and ideas or if you want more information about joining one of the committees.
Psst…We still have dates available for TUESDAY TREATS in April and May. Sign up here to help us shower our staff with weekly love for the rest of the school year.
Upcoming Events
4/17: April PTA Meeting
4/18: Science Fair
4/24: Bliss Fundraiser
5/5-5/9: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/21: Kindergarten Celebration/Spring Community Night & 5th Grade Kickball Game
5/22: 5th Grade Continuation
Every Tuesday: Teacher Treats | Sign up for a Tuesday Treat
🤳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
5th Grade Spotlights
5th Grade Spotlights
Read all about the fabulous 5th graders as they reflect on their time here at Vanderhoof! 5th Grade Spotlights
Mad Science
Mad Science
The spring session for Mad Science is starting April 1st click here for registration information.
Arvada West Annual Eggstravaganza
Arvada West Annual Eggstravaganza
AW students are hosting their annual egg hunt on April 12th. Schedules for age groups can be found here .
Arvada Harvest Festival
Arvada Harvest Festival
The Arvada Harvest Festival will celebrate its 100th anniversary on September 5, 6, and 7, 2025. To commemorate this milestone, we invite all area school students to submit their original artwork inspired by this year’s theme: Celebrate a Century of Harvest, Heart, and Home. All the details can be found here .
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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