Principal’s Letter

Hello Grand View Families,

As we come to the end of a wonderful school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support and partnership. It has been a joy watching your children learn, grow, and celebrate so many successes throughout the year.

We are excited to finish strong and invite you to join us for the upcoming community events this month. These are great opportunities to come together, celebrate our students, and reflect on all they’ve accomplished.

Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community. We are proud of the incredible year we’ve had and look forward to celebrating with you!

Francesca

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.

Message from Dean of Students

I want to share that I will be stepping into a new role next year as the Principal at Spark! Discovery Preschool. While I am incredibly excited for this opportunity, it is also bittersweet to be leaving Grand View.

Being part of Grand View has meant so much to me. I have truly loved my time as Dean of Students at Grand View, and I am so grateful for the relationships, experiences, and memories we have built together.

Grand View will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will deeply miss being part of this amazing community.

-Stacey Horton

5th Grade Grand View Rocks!
Last year, we started a Legacy Project known as Grand View Rocks! Our 5th grade classes will be customizing a large pond stone rock showcasing their personality to leave behind as they continue to middle school.

Library News – Happy May!

It is hard to believe we are entering the final stretch of the school year! It has been an absolutely wonderful year of discovery, and we are so grateful for the immense support and care you’ve shown our library community.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

This month, we are proudly celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Students will be diving into stories by incredible AAPI authors and illustrators. Beyond the books, we’re getting hands-on with:

• Art & Precision: Learning the traditional art of origami.
• Language & Culture: Exploring the meaning and beauty of different Language symbols.

Summer Roundup: Book Returns

As we prepare to close the library for the summer break, we need your help! Please take a moment to look under beds and behind couches for any lingering library books.

• Deadline: Please return all missing library books by May 11th.
• Action: Please send back all library books so they can be tucked away safely for the summer.

Thank you for making this year so special. We wish you a month filled with great stories and a head start on a fantastic summer!

When & Where: Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30-6:15pm in the Grand View Gymnasium

What: The Specials Team Showcase: Art Walk, PE slideshow, and Musical Performance.

Also: Our Musical Performance is called Pajama Party! 1st and 2nd Grade students are encouraged to wear school appropriate pajamas and bring a small-medium sized stuffy for the show.

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end there is some important information and dates you need to know regarding your students medication:

1. Medication in the Health Office must be picked up by a parent/guardian no later than the last day of school on Thursday May 21 (any medication not picked up on the last day will be destroyed)

2. Medications for students in summer programs, such as Project Launch or Bison Bunch will need to be transferred by a parent/guardian. Medications can not be transferred by the school.

3. If your student has a current Health Plan, a new plan will be sent for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Health Plans and medication forms are good for one year from the signed date by your health care provider.

4. Immunization: Letters will be sent home regarding required vaccines for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and will include vaccine exemption information.

As always please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns:

Cherie Oatman, Health Clerk

Art News

Hello GV families of our truly talented artists!

Students from 3rd-5th are working away on painting. We started some ocean creature paintings using liquid watercolor. 5th will also start their rock garden legacy project soon, just like last year’s 5th grade! Student Council, Mrs. Salaz, and 5th grade teachers are collaborating with me on that.

1st-2nd grade are working on their showcase pieces. We have been exploring new drawing techniques, compositional shape knowledge, and chalk pastels.

Finally, kindergarten is totally rocking their drawing skills along with scissor crafts, collage, and fine motor skill builders. We can finally use markers without loosing the caps! Haha! Thank you all!

-Ms. Rogers 

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: montgomery_traci@svvsd.org 
• Our office staff is always available to answer your questions- 303-702-8000
  • Jo Jo  Charles, Principal’s Secretary, charles_rhonda@svvsd.org
  • Traci Montgomery, Registrar/Attendance Clerk montgomery_traci@svvsd.org
  • Cherie Oatman, Health Clerk, oatman_cheryl@svvsd.org

Important Dates to Remember

• Friday, May 1 – Breakfast with your Bison 8:15am
• Tuesday, May 5 – 1st & 2nd Grade Showcase 5:30pm
• Wednesday, May 6 – Late Start
• Wednesday, May 13 – Bison Brigade Meeting 6pm
• Friday, May 15 – All School Field Day
• Thursday, May 21 – Last Day of School, Kindergarten Continuation 9:30am, 5th Grade Continuation 10:45am, All School Picnic 11:45am

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 (malone_katie@svvsd.org)

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!

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to say THANK YOU for the incredible support, time, and generosity.

Whether you volunteered at events, supported your students at home, contributed resources, or simply stayed engaged throughout the year, your involvement has made a meaningful difference. 

Would you like to see the PTO host a new event next year? Want to join a committee? Let us know your ideas. We are always looking for input, collaborations and ways to improve. Email us at grandviewbisonbrigade@gmail.com

PTO Meeting: Join us on May 13 at 6:00pm in the Learning Commons

Foodraiser: Let’s end the school year with Wing Shack – May 19th from 4 to 8pm 

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4 – 8 

Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities and the much anticipated flower sale!

Visit the link below to find the staff favorites spreadsheet, a direct look into everything staff enjoys

Staff Faves: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2P2KvqkWbTb2jGsWpIqu78dsNt7ZcvuA-SPowM8CdU/edit?usp=sharing

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR OUR FRIDAY FOLDERS FOR THE
26-27 SCHOOL YEAR!

Grand View does not currently have enough sponsors to participate in the Friday Folder program through Community Connections for next year.  WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 8 SPONSORS.
Please consider becoming one of our featured businesses by donating HERE or contact Debi at (303)302-0595 or 1-800-635-8422.  This is a project that everyone can benefit from your support!
We appreciate your support of our Bison Herd!

SIGN UP NOW FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR

Dear St. Vrain Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as St. Vrain Valley Schools prepares for the 2024-2025 school year. The Transportation Department is committed to continuously providing the best possible service for our students attending classes within the district. To this end, each year we require that students desiring transportation services complete an application for busing. The application window is currently available and remains open throughout the academic year. Parents and Guardians will be notified when an application has been processed and a seat has been reserved.

While we make every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible, transportation services are provided on a space-available, and first-come, first-served basis.

Please click on the link below for Step-by-Step instructions for the Bus Rider Application which also includes a link to our Bus Rider Application.  Please contact us at 303-702-7530 if you have additional questions.

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Community Schools program is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year. High-quality care options are available for children from birth through fifth grade, with nurturing environments and developmentally appropriate experiences that support early learning, social growth, and a strong foundation for future success. Programs are available at different schools across the district, with flexible schedule options to meet your family’s needs.

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Hello Grand View Families!

It is hard to believe that we are in the final stretch and May is here. We have enjoyed having this year with the students and are looking forward to hearing all about the fun they plan to have this summer!  

Bison Bunch is here to help with all of your Before/After school care needs whether the need is for everyday or every once in a while or just on late start mornings we are here to help! 

We also offer a wide variety of enrichment class opportunities. Please make sure to look for those in your students’ newsletters from class as well in their Friday folders. In MAY we will be offering the following fun classes: Pamper yourself nail salon, schools out for summer bucket, fun tie pillows (4 different kinds), solar robots (3-5 only), Bison Squishmallow, Paint your own Dragon Lamp! Please be on the lookout in your students Friday folders/newsletters for the flyer for May.

There are still some available spots for summer camp if your family is in need of care for the summer. Please check on Revtrak under summer camps to see what is available. 

Hard to believe but Bison Bunch registration is open for the 26/27 school year! Please log on and get registered today! Exciting things will be happening next year. 

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have about our wonderful program and enrichment.Tarah Sable 303-702-8000×21268 sable_tarah@svvsd.orgPlease let me know if you have any additional questions.Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

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