Principal’s Letter

Dear Grand View Families,

I hope this message finds you well and ready for the upcoming spring season. As partners in your child’s education, we greatly appreciate your continued support and involvement in their academic journey.

This is a friendly reminder that state testing will be taking place from April 9th to April 18th for 3rd-5th grades. These assessments provide valuable insights into your child’s progress and help us tailor our teaching to better meet their needs.

Your encouragement and support during this time are invaluable. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time. Additionally, continue to reinforce a positive attitude towards testing to help alleviate any stress they may feel.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education and for your ongoing partnership. Together, we can help our students achieve their full potential!

Best regards,

Francesca Craver

Drama Club Performance

Please join us in congratulating the cast and crew for their phenomenal performance in the recent production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Their dedication, talent, and hard work shone brightly on stage, captivating the audience and bringing joy to all who watched. From the enchanting portrayal of Dorothy to the spirited performances of the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, each character came to life with such authenticity and charm. The energy and enthusiasm that all brought to the roles were remarkable and made the production a resounding success. Not only did they showcase their acting abilities, but their teamwork, discipline, and commitment to excellence were evident throughout every scene. It is clear that they all put in countless hours of rehearsal and preparation, and their efforts paid off in a performance that was nothing short of magical. We also want to thank the teachers, staff, and parents who supported this play every step of the way. Your guidance, encouragement, and unwavering belief in these students have undoubtedly played a significant role in their success. Once again, congratulations on a job well done! You have made your school proud, and we cannot wait to see what amazing things you will accomplish next.

Grand View recently concluded a highly successful robotics season, with three teams representing the school at the state robotics tournament on March 9th. Each team demonstrated exceptional performance across various daily challenges, including qualifying matches, skills rounds, and finals.

One team, the Big Bad B-Bots, achieved our highest ranking in skills, scoring 109 points. They secured 10th place at the state tournament and 13th in the entire state. They concluded qualifying matches in 11th place and earned a score of 78 in the finals, finishing 7th.

The Alpha B-Bots secured 25th place in the state with a score of 76 points in skills and finished 25th overall. They entered the finals in 24th place and earned another 76 points, securing 10th place in the final match.

The DJ-B-Bots earned 16th place at the state tournament and 17th overall with a remarkable 102 points in skills. They finished qualifying matches in 9th place and scored 86 points in the final round, securing 2nd place. This outstanding performance has earned them a spot to compete in the VEX World Championship in Dallas, Texas!

We extend a special thank you to all individuals who supported the teams throughout the day. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!  

April 15 – 19

More details will be sent home as it gets closer.  

St. Vrain Inclement Weather Information

Please see the flyer for full details and entry form.

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 Google Form.  For further questions you can contact Emily Pacheco (pacheco_emily@svvsd.org).

Hello Grand View Community!

Your student council is hard at work on their legacy project. This year’s project centers around our SEL goals, and promoting self regulation. We can’t wait to share our vision in May. 

CLASSROOM NEWS

Kindergarten – Spring is here and that means kindergarten will once again be hatching chicks! Students will learn all about animal needs and the life cycle of a chicken. Incubators will be on display for all Grand View students to watch the process- we are expecting our eggs to hatch the week of April 15th. The chicks will spend a few days at school and then go to live on a nearby local farm. 

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]
  • Emily Pacheco, Registrar/Attendance Clerk, [email protected]
  • Traci Montgomery, Health Clerk, [email protected]

Important Dates to Remember

• April 3 – Late Start – School begins at 11:30am
• April 9 – 19 – CMAS Testing
• April 19 – Family Fun Night 5:30-7:30pm
• April 22-25 – CMAS Makeup Testing
• April 24 – Administrative Professional’s Day
• April 24 – 1st & 2nd Grade Showcase Night
• April 24 – Bison Brigade Meeting @6:00pm
• April 26 – No School – Non-Student Contact Day

Attendance Matters!!

We will be sending out monthly attendance letters to families with attendance concerns. This is to make you aware of your student’s absences. We know that attendance has a direct relationship with academic performance. Last year we had 102 students (26.09%) who were chronically absent from school. This means they missed 10 or more days of school. Regardless of days being marked excused or unexcused, they still count towards a student being chronically absent. Therefore, we need your help! We will be excusing up to 10 days of absence. After 10 days, all days will be unexcused unless you provide a doctor’s note, get approval from principal or if there is a family emergency (funeral, injury, etc.). Please schedule vacations during our school breaks and send students to school if they are not sick. School doors open at 8:50 am, and school starts promptly at 9:00 am. Please read Colorado’s state law addressing school attendance below. Thank you in advance for your help in increasing our school attendance!

The Colorado School Attendance Law of 1963 (CRS 22-33-101, et. Seq.) requires that every child between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17) attend public school or an otherwise approved educational program.  A student that has four (4) unexcused absences in any one month or (10) unexcused absences in any school year is considered habitually truant.  The School District has a statutory obligation to refer cases of habitual truancy to the Juvenile Court of the 17th Judicial District.  In addition, the legislation encourages each board of education to establish attendance procedures for identifying students who are chronically absent (missing more than 10% of the instructional time) regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

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STUDENTS PERSONAL PROPERTY
Problems often arise when items are brought to school that are hazardous or interfere with school procedures and instruction.  Personal objects of value are to be brought to school only during special occasions when the teacher has given permission.  Playground equipment is provided by the school.  Toys and items such as stuffed animals, pokemon cards, skateboards, scooters, roller blades, radios, and other electronic devices are not permitted at school.  Cell phones and smartwatches are to be turned off and kept in backpacks during school hours.  The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.

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.

The below flyer is for 24-25 Pre-K extended day care options. Please note, Grand View does not currently offer extended day care.

Enrichment classes being offered at Grand View in March:

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