It's essential for families who may qualify for free or reduced-price status to complete the Student Benefits Application . Submitting this form unlocks access to additional support and discounted or free district programs incuding school fees. By filling out the application, families help ensure that students receive the full range of available resources.

The tragedies of the past week are difficult to process, especially with young children. Here are a few resources that can be helpful if you are in need of further support. 

• NASP Handout: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators

• Hazel Health: Through Jeffco Public Schools’ partnership with Hazel Health, all students now have access to a licensed Hazel therapist at no cost to your family.

• I Matter Colorado: IMatterColorado.org offers up to six free counseling sessions for Coloradans 18 and under.

• Safe2Tell: safe2tell.org is available for reporting safety concerns or threats, anonymously.
  
  
  

Jeffco Schools administers student engagement surveys and social emotional learning (SEL) skills screeners throughout the school year. For more information, read the 

SSIS information and Opt Out letter. 

Vanderhoof Choir is starting up again soon for all 4th and 5th grade students! Permission forms can be found on the bulletin board by the music room. Please have your permission form filled out and returned to Ms. Sbarra by Monday, September 15th. Our first rehearsal will be Monday, September 8th. If you already grabbed a permission form, the final concert is listed as being on Tuesday, April 8th, which is incorrect. The final concert is actually on Tuesday, April 21st at 5:30 pm. Reminders will be sent out prior to each event with further details. We hope to see you in Choir this year! 🎤🎼

Running club is coming back on Monday, September 8th! Any student can join (Kindergarten through 5th) click here for the form or have your student swing by the PE bulletin board in the hallway. Reach out to Mr. Buelter with any questions.

Arvada West Youth Wrestling season will start October 13th. Anybody interested should attend a parent meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at Arvada West High School in the Library at 6:30 pm. Please see the flyer for more information: Wildcats Youth Wrestling 

Securly Home App for Families

Since our 4th and 5th graders are now bringing Chromebooks home, we want to provide you with a helpful resource to monitor and support your child’s online activity. The Securly Home app allows families to:

• View real-time activity and daily summaries.

• Get alerts for flagged content like bullying or self-harm.

• Set rules, filters, and offline schedules (like bedtime or family time).

• Pause the internet on school devices when needed.
  
  

👉 Click here to learn how to set up the Securly Home app