Principal’s Letter

Grand View Families,

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, it’s important that we continue to finish strong! These last months are filled with meaningful learning opportunities, and students benefit greatly from staying engaged, focused, and ready to learn each day.

Our state testing window for CMAS will take place April 7th–April 17th for 3rd-5th grade students. During this time, students will have the opportunity to show all the growth they have made this year. We encourage families to help students do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time.

Regular attendance is especially important during this time. Being at school each day and arriving on time helps students feel confident, reduces stress, and ensures they don’t miss important instruction or testing sessions. Every day truly counts as we wrap up the year!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can help all students finish the school year strong and celebrate their success!

Warmly,

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.

PLEASE CONGRATULATE OUR TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!

Jodi Willden is an exceptional educator whose innovation, high expectations, and deep care for students define her impact at Grand View Elementary. She skillfully adapts instruction, motivates students through strong relationships, and connects learning to real-world experiences while advocating fiercely for individual needs. As a subject matter expert, inspiring teammate, and role model, Jodi builds confidence, character, and a love of learning, making her truly deserving of Educator of the Year recognition.

Our Bison Ambassadors have launched a new initiative called Manners of the Month. In March where students focused on Holding the Door for Others. April’s focus will be Saying Please, Thank You, and Good Morning. We appreciate your partnership at home as we work together at Grand View to help students grow into
kind, respectful members of our community.

Drama Club
Thank you for making Cinderella a magical evening! We can’t wait for next year!

Art News

Students are working away on various projects. 5th-3rd are wrapping up their Alma Thomas paintings, based on her amazing style. Alma Thomas used short brush strokes, bright colors, and was famous for her exhibition work. 

1-2nd worked on secret message soup art, where they painted paper plates, made clay spoons, and worked on techniques. They are also working on their showcase pieces for May. 

Kinder is working on a variety of projects, involving drawing and watercolor. I can’t believe the year is almost over! I am going to be handing a lot of artwork back to students as I clear out our storage area. I can’t wait for you to see it!

Talent Show
Join us for an evening filled with talent and entertainment! Our annual Talent Show will take place on Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 PM in the Grand View Gym.

Kindergarten News

Spring is here and that means kindergarten will once again be hatching chicks, a tradition since Grand View opened! Students will learn all about animal needs and the life cycle of a chicken. We are expecting our eggs to hatch in mid to late April. The chicks will spend a few days at school and then go live on a nearby local farm.

Congratulations to the Bison-Bots Team 60113D, the Beeeeeeeb-Bots, for qualifying for the VEX IQ Colorado State Championship on March 14th! Ryker Barnett, Colton Clements, Julian Medina, and Patrick Versoi proudly represented our school’s robotics program.

Library News

Spring into Learning in the Learning Commons!

April is blooming with excitement at Grand View Elementary! We are kicking off the month by wrapping up our Spring Book Fair in the Learning Commons on April 1st and 2nd. It’s the perfect time to grab some fresh reads for the season and support our school.

In the Library, our students are diving into stories about new life, growth, and all things spring. Beyond the books, we are keeping busy with creative bookmark coloring and hands-on learning through building challenges with Legos and marble runs!

As we round into the final two months of the school year, it is such a joy to see how much each student has grown since August. I am truly delighted to work with your children in the Library and beyond. Let’s finish the year strong! Gooooo Bison!

1st & 2nd Grade Showcase
The Specials Teachers invite you to our 1st and 2nd Grade Showcase, May 5 at 5:30pm in the Gym.

Little Voices, Big Music – April 6, 5:15pm at the Innovation Center

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families to Little Voices, Big Music, a free interactive musical experience for young children and their caregivers on Monday, April 6 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Innovation Center in Longmont. Guided by experienced music educators, children will explore rhythm, melody, and creative expression through singing, movement, and hands-on musical activities. The evening celebrates early learning through music and provides families with fun ideas to continue musical exploration at home. Click here to pre-register

Developmental Screenings – April 10, 8:00am-5:00pm at the ECE Office

The Early Childhood Education Department is offering free developmental screenings for children ages 2–5 on April 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Education Office in Longmont. Families will meet with early childhood specialists while children participate in fun activities that support a simple screening designed to help identify early learning needs and connect families with helpful resources. Walk-ins are welcome, though families are encouraged to sign up in advance to support planning. Sign Up Here

Ready, Set, Let’s Grow Family Resource Fair – April 16, 4:00-6:00pm at the Innovation Center

St. Vrain’s Department of Early Childhood Education invites families to a fun-filled Family Resource Fair celebrating the Week of the Young Child. Families with young children are invited to enjoy hands-on activities, explore local programs, and connect with community resources on Thursday, April 16 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the St. Vrain Innovation Center, 33 Quail Road, Longmont. Learn More.

Make a difference.

Join the #StVrainStorm

St. Vrain Valley Schools is hiring essential positions in the following departments: transportation services, before- and after-school childcare, nutrition services, custodial services, and special education paraprofessionals. St. Vrain team members are an integral part of their school and building community and serve as role models for students. Employees in essential roles enjoy strong benefit packages, flexible schedules, and paid training.

Learn more and apply >>

ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool

St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited about the opportunities ParentSquare offers to streamline communication and will be working towards consolidating several of the tools families currently use into one convenient platform. 

After spring break, parents and guardians will receive an email invitation to activate their ParentSquare account. This will allow families to download the mobile app, set language preferences, and choose how and when they receive notifications.

Visit the district website to learn more about ParentSquare.

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

• Wednesday, April 1 – Late Start
• Wednesday, April 1 – Talent Show at 6:30pm
• April 1 & 2 – Scholastic Book Fair
• April 14-19 – District Art Show
• Wednesday, April 15 – Bison Brigade Meeting at 6:00pm
• Monday, April 20 – Chick Fil A Foodraiser 5-8pm
• Monday, April 27 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day
• Thursday, April 30 – 5th Grade Field Day at FHS

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 for making Family Fun Night a great success. Your presence, encouragement, and generosity truly mean the world to us. Every contribution, big or small, plays an important role in helping us, and we’re incredibly grateful for each and every form of support.

PTO Meeting: Join us on April 15th 6:00 pm in the Learning Commons. 

It’s not too late to get involved, we are still looking for PTO board members for the 2026/2027 school year. Our email is always open for inquires: [email protected]

CMAS Champs Deserve Chick-fil-A: April 20th 5pm – 8pm Firestone Location 

Help us celebrate our students after a week of CMAS. We will receive 10% of all sales generated, please make sure to share that you are with Grand View during check out!

Hello Grand View Families!

We are having a blast in Bison Bunch, it is hard to believe that spring break has passed and that it is April already and we only have a few months of school left!  

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 April we will be offering the following fun classes: Soccer, Chess, Create your own Fairy House, Minecraft Legos & Trey the T-rex stuffy!Please be on the lookout in your students Friday folders/newsletters for flyers throughout the school 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 [email protected]Please let me know if you have any additional questions.Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

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