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• January 9th – Ark Ninja PTO Fundraiser
• January 10th – Robotics Tournament @ Soaring Heights
• January 12th – PTO Meeting @ 5:30, Highlands Library
• January 13th – Yearbook Cover Contest Submissions Due
• January 14th – Birdhouse Dine to Donate
• January 19th – NO SCHOOL
• January 20th – Elementary Unified Game Highlands vs Mead @ 6:30pm
• January 23rd – Talent show sign up list goes out via weekly newsletter
• January 24th – Robotics Tournament @ Highlands
• February 3rd, 5th, 11th – Parent Teacher Conferences (sign up will be live on Monday, January 19th, the link will be provided in the January 16th Newsletter)
• February 4th – Late Start

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We’re thrilled to announce Erie High School is hosting our Unified Basketball game (vs. Mead Elementary) January 20th.

GAME TIME: 6:30-6:40
WHERE: Erie High School
TICKETS: Players FREE, Families – One Free Adult and Student. Additional Tickets can be purchased at the door or online.

We would love to see you there, supporting our amazing athletes and partners!!

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UPDATES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM

Dear Highlands Families!
Happy New Year to you all! I wanted to take a minute to send you a few updates from the Music Room so you know what is going on for the remainder of the school year!

TALENT SHOW! I am thrilled to announce that our Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, April 10 th at 6:00 at Erie High School. The Talent Show is open to students in grades K-5! Students may only be in 1 act and the act needs to be no more than 3 minutes in length. There are only going to be 30 acts allowed in the show. The sign up will be by Google form; after the 30 slots are filled, I will create a waitlist. The link to the Google form will be sent in the weekly bulletin on Friday, January 23rd. (If your child will be part of a group act, please choose 1 family to fill
out the form. Be prepared to list the names and parent emails of the other children in the act.) Incomplete Google forms will not be accepted, so please have all of the information ready to fill in, including description of the act, title of music, names of other children in the act and email addresses of the parents of every child in the act. I anticipate that the 30 slots will fill quickly, so if your child would like to be in the show, please be on the lookout for the email with the bulletin on the 23rd!

ROCKIES GAME! Our 4 th and 5 th grade choir will be performing the National Anthem on the field at a Rockies game this Spring. Our tentative date is Tuesday, May 5th at 6:40 vs. NY Mets. I will let you know as soon as this date is confirmed. Stay tuned for more info on tickets!

4 th /5 th GRADE CHOIR CONCERT! The spring performance for the 4 th /5 th grade choir is Thursday, May 7th at 6:30.

5th ANNUAL HIGHLANDS MUSIC FEST! We are continuing our tradition of an all-school outdoor concert again this year. All children in grades K-5 will be performing in the show. The show is scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 5:30…we have a rain date of Thursday May 14 th . Look for more info as we get closer to the performance date, but please put this important performance
on your family calendar!

Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to a wonderful season of performances.
Warmly,
Jenn Ordway
[email protected]

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Health Room Clothing Donations Needed

Our Health Room is running low on spare clothing and is looking for donations to support students throughout the school day. We are specifically in need of pants and leggings in size 8 and up.

We gladly accept gently used or new items, and donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you for helping us ensure our students are comfortable and ready to learn!

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Sales are LIVE!

Get rewarded for purchasing your book early! Price is only $32.50 through January and February. Prices go up to $35.00 in March and then $38.00 until our deadline of April 20th

Buy Your Student’s Yearbook today

After April 20th, books ordered online will not ship with the group shipment to the school and will be shipped directly to family homes with extra shipping and production costs and the books are priced around $49.00 each (priced by entourage). These late ordered books do not ship until June.

Yearbook Dedication Pages

Have a Kindergartner or a 5th Grader? You can purchase a dedication (ad) for them to be printed in this year’s yearbook! To purchase an Ad, you must do this from a computer, not a phone. A design will be required to make your page prior to purchase, so leverage your creative resources! Below is the pricing per ad:Kindergarten: 1/4 page: $20 each. No other size allowed. 5th grade: 1/2 page: $40 each OR 1/4 page: $20 eachBusinesses are NOT allowed to purchase an Ad and they will not be placed in the yearbook. 

Buy a Dedication Ad Today

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Hello Families and Happy New Year!

Take some time this weekend and get you kiddo signed up for some afterschool enrichment classes. As a reminder you do NOT need to be registered for Hawks Nest to attend / participate in afterschool enrichment classes / clubs. 

Sticky Fingers Cooking Class

Chess Club

Hip Hop Dance

Pop Fizz Bang Science

Click the class you’re interested in to find out dates, pricing, and registration link. Call or email [email protected] for any questions you might have. 

DESIGN CLUB:

We are giving interested students the weekend to complete applications and turn them into Mr. Gegare no later than Monday January 12th. I will contact you for registration and payment once selected. 

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Please click below to read the PTO newsletter:

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2026-2027 Registration Information

Visit https://www.svvsd.org/schools/enrollment/ for more details and registration information.
2026 – 2027 Preschool Registration

2026-2027 Preschool Registration

Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information

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Fee Reminders

Material Fees

These fees directly support various student activities and resources at our school, enriching their educational experience.

In past years, these funds have contributed to our Exploratorium activities, grade-level educational magazines, science projects, and other specialized programs that benefit all students. We appreciate your support in making these valuable resources and activities possible.  Payment can be made in Infinite Campus.  Thank you to those who have already paid these fees.

iPad Insurance Fees

If you made a partial payment on your student’s iPad insurance fees, please be sure to complete your purchase. Insurance helps to offset costs associated with unintentional damage only when it is paid in full. If you would like to purchase insurance for your student’s iPad, please contact the front office.

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Every day counts when it comes to learning! Consistent attendance helps students build strong routines, stay connected with their classmates, and keep up with important lessons. Please make sure your child arrives on time each morning and stays for the full day whenever possible.

If your child will be absent, remember to call or email the attendance office at 303-702-8040 or [email protected] to let us know the reason and length of absence. Together, we can help every student succeed one day at a time!

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We have been having unseasonably warm weather but the cold is just around the corner. Please make sure your students are dressed appropriately for the sudden changes of warm to cold that happen in the fall. For those who are new, and a reminder to our community, we have included our weather policy which is in our Highlands Parent Code of Conduct.

“Recess is an integral part of the school day and all students will be expected to participate.  Students should wear clothing and shoes appropriate for outside play.  Students can be excused from recess with a doctor’s note.

Children will go outside for recess unless there is excessive precipitation, lightning or if the temperature falls below 15 degrees (temperature + wind chill)”

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As we move into the fall and winter months, we encourage all families to periodically review our inclement weather protocols and shortened day schedules on the district website .

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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.

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Take the First Step Toward College Savings with 529 Jump!

We are thrilled to share that all St. Vrain Valley students in preschool through 5th grade are eligible for a $100 scholarship through the 529 Jump program! This St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation program, in partnership with the City of Longmont, is designed to help families start saving for future college expenses through a 529 College Savings Account.

By participating in the 529 Jump program, you can take advantage of compound interest and reduce the need for costly student loans. To get started, simply open a qualified 529 account at www.collegeinvest.org, then visit www.529jump.org to request your $100 scholarship. No deposit is required!

For more information, visit www.529jump.org or contact us at [email protected].

Start saving today for a bright future!

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SNAP Benefit Update from CDE

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has asked us to share this information with our community: Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:

• Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
• Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email [email protected]
• Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626

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St. Vrain Valley Schools offers flexible options that support both learning and care for children ages three to four. Our licensed early childcare programs are designed to provide a full day of care for our youngest learners who are not yet of preschool age. Full-day early childcare care offers families a safe, enriching, and developmentally supportive environment led by highly qualified and experienced staff.

Learn more about full-day childcare

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988 Colorado Mental Health Line

A new state law requires schools to share information about the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.

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Helpful Links:

2025 – 2026 Academic Calendar

SVVSD Transportation Site

Infinite Campus

Free and Reduced Lunch/Education Benefit Form

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Quick Links

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