• Sept 30th, October 2nd and October 7th – Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 1st – Hearing and Vision Screening
• NO LATE START IN OCTOBER
• October 10th – NO SCHOOL
• October 13th – NO SCHOOL
• October 24th – Picture retakes
• October 30th – Trunk or Treat 5-6pm
• October 31st – Halloween Parade @ 9:15am

---

Our first Lost and Found event of the year will take place during Fall Parent Teacher Conferences.

Additional Lost and Found pick up events will occur before Winter Break, followed by Winter Parent Teacher Conferences and finally during the Highlands Music Fest on May 11th. After each of these events items will be donated. Please be sure to stop by and pick up any missing items.

---

---

Thank you in advance for making your child’s conference a priority. Below is important information about signing up for the Highlands Elementary conferences 

Conference Dates: Conferences at Highlands Elementary will be taking place on September 30th, October 2nd and 7th.

1. Sign-Up Date: Registration for conferences will open on September 19th after 9 am. 
2. Meet The Teacher sign up link and Meet the Teacher directions.
3. Primary Contact in Infinite Campus (IC): Highlands Elementary has chosen to use the primary contact one that families have set up in the Infinite Campus system to receive conference notifications. This is done to reduce duplicate conferences and encourage families to attend together whenever possible.
4. Priority Contact Selection: If no specific priority contact was chosen in Infinite Campus, the notification may be sent to either spouse.
5. Data Matching: Parents are required to enter information that matches what is recorded in the Infinite Campus system.
6. Student Information: Parents will also need to provide their child’s first and last name along with the student ID. The student ID can be found in the IC Parent Portal. Most students know their ID as it is commonly used as their iPad password and lunch number.

---

Health Office News

Our Highlands Family would like to express our heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to Christina Haid, who will soon be moving on to her next chapter. Mrs Haid has been a valued member of our school community, and her dedication and contributions have made a lasting impact on our staff, students, and families. We are grateful for her hard work and commitment, and we wish her all the very best in her next chapter.

As we prepare for this transition, we’ll be welcoming a new team member to step into this role. If you or someone you know might be interested in learning more, please visit Frontline Education  for details

---

Hearing and Vision Screening

There will be a vision and hearing screening at your school on October 1st. Your
child(ren) may be on the list to be screened. Please encourage them to wear their glasses to school on this day. If the screening indicates your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. Please consult your school’s health clerk if you have questions or concerns.
Here is a link for further information about the Colorado Department of Education’s guidelines for vision screenings:  https://www.cde.state.co.us/shs/visionscreeningk122016

Please click on the image above to view the PTO newsletter.

---

---

Free or Reduced Meal Program Applications

Families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged to complete an application by Oct. 1. While all St. Vrain Valley students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily through Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program, submitting an application provides additional benefits to families such as fee waivers, college exam discounts, and reduced internet and utility costs, and also helps bring federal funding to support classrooms, after-school programs, technology, and additional meals and snacks for students. Applications are available online or at Nutrition Services, 2929 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont.

Learn More

---

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

[email protected]

Link to the Referral form

OR

---

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.

---

St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to donate gently used instruments during the Annual Instrument Collection Drive on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Lincoln School Building. All donated instruments are cleaned, tuned, and repaired before being placed in classrooms or offered for student rentals, expanding access to music education across the district. Most instruments are welcome (except drum sets and upright pianos). Donors will receive a receipt from the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation.

Learn More

---

Erie Youth Girls Baketball Camp Series

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!

---

St. Vrain Valley Schools Presents Band Night

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families to attend Band Night on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. The evening will feature performances from high school bands across the district, concluding with a drone show presented by the St. Vrain Student Performance Drone Team. This event is a great opportunity to bring students and the community together in support of local feeder high schools.

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children age six and under. Eighth grade students will be admitted free with a valid student ID.

Purchase Tickets Online

---

Erie High School Spirit Teams Clinics

Join the Erie High School Spirit Teams for a fun Junior Tigers Clinic for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade! The clinic will be held on Monday, September 29th from 4–6 PM, with a performance at the soccer game on Tuesday, September 30th at 6 PM. Participants will learn cheers and a halftime routine, and receive a T-shirt, bow, and pom-poms. Registration closes September 15th.
Location: Erie High School, 3180 Co Rd 5, Erie, CO 80516
Register at: eriedanceteam.com/junior-tigers

---

Helpful Links:

2025 – 2026 Academic Calendar

SVVSD Transportation Site

Infinite Campus

Free and Reduced Lunch/Education Benefit Form

---

Quick Links

---