- September 8th – PTO Meeting @ 7pm
- September 26th – Fun Run
Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student’s student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.
The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Please note: All 2nd grade students will take the CogAT Screener this fall. You do not need to submit a referral for your 2nd grade child.
JoLene Lewis
Link to the Referral form
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Keeping Our Students Safe: ID Check Reminder
For the safety of all our students, the front office will ask to see a valid photo ID when you are picking up your child, visiting them for lunch or coming into the school to volunteer. This policy helps us ensure that only authorized individuals have access to students during the school day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school safe!
Save the Date – FUN RUN
Highlands Elementary Fun Run – Friday, September 26, 2025 🏃♀️
Theme: Around the World
Get ready to lace up those sneakers—our biggest PTO fundraiser of the year is almost here! This year’s Fun Run will take students on a globe-trotting adventure with exciting activity stations representing different regions of the world. From hopping across Australia to sliding through the Arctic, each lap will be a new and exciting journey!
When: Friday, September 26, 2025
Where: Highlands Elementary School Field
Who: All students (families welcome to cheer!)
Coming Home Soon:
Parent packets and student “passports” will be sent home in Friday folders on September 5th . Passports are a fun way for students to track their fundraising progress by collecting stickers for every $50 donated!
Parents are encouraged to keep the passports at home to help manage donations and avoid them being misplaced at school.
Why It Matters:
The Fun Run supports essential school initiatives, including classroom technology, field trips, and other enrichment projects. Students will collect pledges from friends and family—every dollar makes a difference!
How You Can Help:
- Sponsor a student with a pledge
- Volunteer to help set up and take down activity stations
Let’s make this year’s Fun Run the most memorable one yet!
Message from the Highlands PTO: Help Stock the Staff Lounge
Highlands PTO would like your help to fill the staff lounge with drinks and snacks for the staff to enjoy throughout the first semester. We will be collecting items in front of the school from 8:45 to 9:15am on September 17th. Thank you for helping us appreciate our Highlands staff!
Reminder: USB-C Headphones or Adapter
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As included in the district-approved school supply list for grades K–5, students are asked to bring a pair of USB-C headphones to school. These are helpful for testing and other important curricular activities throughout the year. If you haven’t already, please send your child to school with a pair of USB-C headphones.
If your child already has headphones that are not USB-C compatible, please consider sending a USB-C adapter so they can use them at school.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students stay prepared and ready to learn!
Behavioral Code of Conduct
Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document.
To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.
Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at [contact information].
Sincerely,
Principal Ryan Ball
Student Fees & Payments
You can pay school fees through either Revtrak or Infinite Campus.
- Revtrak: For field trips, class shirts, and special classroom supplies (like music recorders).
- Infinite Campus: For materials fees, iPad insurance, and preschool tuition.
Join us down on Briggs Monday 9/15!
6:00-8:00 pm and a SVVSD drove show to follow at Coal Creek Park.
Games and booths hosted by EHS students.
Erie Youth Girls Basketball Camp Series – Fall 2025
Calling all 3rd–8th grade girls! Join the Erie High School coaching staff and varsity players for a fun and engaging basketball camp series focused on skill development, teamwork, and more.
Camp Dates: October 4, October 11, October 25
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cost: $40 per day — choose one, two, or all three sessions!
Use the QR code on the flyer to register!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from the best and grow your game in a supportive and energetic environment!
Sept 11th is youth night at our home volleyball games! All youth in Erie Volleyball shirts get in for free!
Helpful Links:
Free and Reduced Lunch/Education Benefit Form
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