Principal’s Letter

Dear Families,

As we move through the school year, we want to take a moment to remind everyone how important it is for students to be at school each day. Consistent attendance plays a big role in helping children grow—not only academically, but socially as well. Each day builds on the last, and being present helps students stay connected to learning, routines, and friendships.

Parent-teacher conferences are coming up soon, and they are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and hear more about how your child is doing at school—academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to partnering with you during this important time.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Your commitment to your child’s education makes a meaningful difference, and we are so grateful to work alongside you as your children learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you,
Francesca Craver

Our Mission

At Grand View, we empower curious, young leaders through an inclusive, loving and collaborative community rooted in empathy, trust, and integrity.

Our Vision

As a leadership focused school, Grand View fosters a nurturing environment where risk-taking is encouraged through hands-on learning and design thinking experiences. We focus on being open-minded while developing meaningful relationships and upholding high expectations.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE COMING!
The dates for the upcoming in-person conferences for K-5 are February 3, 5, and 11.  Our goal is to have 100% of our families meet with their child’s teacher on one of these three nights! 
Don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the front office to schedule a conference.

If parents would like to schedule a conference with the Specials Team, please let us know via email so that we may work with you to schedule a time.

Marc Gorenstein-PE– [email protected]

Mae Rogers-Art – [email protected]

Amber Salaz-Music – [email protected]

Preschool Conferences will be held on February 17, 19, 23.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR AMAZING GRAND VIEW TEACHERS!

The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Celebration of Excellence nomination form opens on January 12th! This cherished annual event honors outstanding educators from every St. Vrain school who exemplify excellence in their roles and make extraordinary contributions to student success.

We invite students, parents, volunteers, fellow educators, school staff, community members, and business partners to nominate exceptional educators who inspire, innovate, and shape the future. In order to qualify, nominees must be licensed educators in the State of Colorado and employed at a St. Vrain Valley Schools campus for the current school year. Educators who received their school’s Educator of the Year honor within the past two years are not eligible.

Based on your nominations, one educator from each St. Vrain Valley school will be selected as their school’s Educator of the Year. These honorees will be recognized during the Celebration of Excellence on April 10th, where a district-wide Educator of the Year will also be announced.

Nominations are open January 12 through February 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the educators who make a lasting impact in our schools and community!

Submit your nomination today: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/

In partnership with St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD), the Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont (A-PAL) is proud to host its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Silver Creek High School. This free, multicultural celebration is open to the entire community of Longmont, Boulder County, and beyond. The festival promotes inclusivity and diversity by bringing people together in a fun, positive, and interactive environment for cultural learning and exchange.

This year’s event will feature a special drone show presented by the St. Vrain Innovation Center Drone Performance Team, showcasing select winning artwork from the SVVSD “Draw the Horse” contest. For additional details, please refer to the event poster.

Love, History, and Heart at the Library

February is a busy and beautiful month at the Grand View Elementary Library! This month, our students will be exploring all the ways we can show love to the world around us.

To celebrate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, we have a special lineup of fun crafts and inspiring stories. Our lessons will highlight how incredible people and events from the past have shaped our future and continue to influence our world today. Whether we are crafting “messages of kindness” or diving into historical biographies, we are focusing on how love and courage can change the world.

Hug-N-Go Lane

When dropping your students off in the Hug-N-Go Lane, we need families to pull through to the south end of the lane. This will help alleviate the traffic on Aggregate Blvd and help students get to school on time. Please have your students ready with backpacks and other belongings so they can just be dropped off. If you want to get out of the car and help your students, please park in the front parking lot and help them get ready. The HUG-N-GO Lane needs to be quick and easy for all families. Also, please pay attention to the cars trying to get out of the HUG-N-GO Lane so we can allow others to go through the lane. We appreciate your attention to this matter and continued support to keep our students and families safe.

Reminder of Hug-N-Go Expectations from 8:45am-9:05am and 3:30pm-3:50pm

No parking in any area of the lane. If you need to help your child out/in the car, need to watch them walk into the building, would like to watch them until the bell rings, any scenario besides a quick drop off please utilize the parking lot.  

Please pull all the way forward. This ensures that we are able to fit as many cars as possible into the drop off lane. Abrupt stopping or not pulling all the way forward can not only cause accidents, but it holds up the rest of the line. We understand that it could be a lot to ask your children to walk further to the door. But following these expectations helps our herd as a whole by ensuring all our students are getting into the building quickly and efficiently. We appreciate everyone’s patience during these busy times! Remember when in doubt, park in the parking lot. 

Reminders for Families:

• Please remind your students they are not allowed to use electronic devices to call you during school hours. We would like them to come to the office to call parents, if necessary. This will help us to provide the right amount of support for your student. All cell phones need to be kept in their backpacks
• If at any time you need to get a hold of your student, please call the front office and we will contact your student during school hours.
• If you are picking up your student during school hours, you must present a photo ID. Please remember to report your child’s absence or tardy to 303-702-8000 or email: [email protected] 
• Our office staff is always available to answer your questions- 303-702-8000
  • Jo Jo  Charles, Principal’s Secretary, [email protected]
  • Traci Montgomery, Registrar/Attendance Clerk [email protected]
  • Cherie Oatman, Health Clerk, [email protected]

Important Dates to Remember

• Tuesday, February 3 – K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Wednesday, February 4 – Late Start – School starts at 11:30am
• Thursday, February 5 – K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Wednesday, February 11 – K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Thursday, February 12 – End of 2nd Trimester
• Friday, February 13 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day
• Monday, February 16 – NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day
• Tuesday, February 17 – Beginning of 3rd Trimester
• Tuesday, February 17 – Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Wednesday, February 18 – Bison Brigade Meeting at 6pm
• Thursday, February 19 – Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Monday, February 23 – Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Wednesday, February 25 – Spring Individual and Classroom Photos

St. Vrain Valley Schools will host a training session for parents and families on February 4 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center. This interactive session will focus on supporting behavioral development in early childhood by exploring the root causes of behavior and practical ways to incorporate social-emotional learning (SEL) into daily routines. The session will be led by Allison Roeser, MHS, PCC, author, former educator, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in social-emotional learning.

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Friday Food Bags

Grand View Elementary is partnering with a local volunteer network to provide “Friday Food Bags” for families in need.  Bags will be sent home each Friday with a variety of items such as: cereal, milk, juice, snacks, etc.  There is NO COST to participate in this program and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating please complete the following SURVEY. For further questions you can contact the school counselor, Mrs. Malone ([email protected])

Thank you

Volunteering at Grand View

We would love to have volunteers at Grand View again this year. We are requiring all volunteers to be trained before they are able to work with our students. This training will only be for volunteers who are planning on working with students. We will keep track of everyone that has completed the online training. We appreciate your partnership in working with our students! Please click on the link below to complete your training.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y7V5ZCoh3mDRxACGm8l2J1fa2outBSOyexBrax9k4Fs/edit?usp=sharing

Grand View Online Spirit Wear Store

Order ANYTIME throughout the year

Show your Bison Pride by ordering Grand View spirit wear! There are hundreds of designs and garment styles waiting for you! Orders ship to your home in just 10-12 business days! Shop Now!

Yearbooks are now for sale! Please use the link or QR code to preorder a copy.

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016917013362075

Thank you to all who joined us at the Georgia Boy’s fundraiser. It was a great evening!

Conference nights are approaching, and these are long nights for our favorite teachers. The PTO will be providing a catered option on Wednesday February 11th, but we need your help to fuel them for the other two evenings! Sign up to bring a meal via the links below:

2/3 Soup/Stew Night –https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D44ACAA28A0FA7-61617370-soup

2/5 Breakfast for Dinner – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D44ACAA28A0FA7-61617366-breakfast

Want to make a difference at our school? Bison Brigade PTO needs YOU! We need to fill our board positions for the 2026/2027 school year. We would love to connect, even if you can’t commit to a board position but would love to offer support for a specific event! Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Save the date for FAMILY FUN NIGHT, March 27th! We’re gathering donations for the silent auction, and teachers are putting together basket themes for their grade levels. If you, a family member, or friend own a business that’s interested in donating a service, gift basket, or other great option, please reach out to us via email, [email protected]! We’d love to have some new offerings this year!

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