Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you have had a great week. I would like to share about an exciting new learning opportunity that we have implemented this week in grades 1-5. At our school, we want every child to grow and succeed. One way we support this is through WIN Time, which stands for “What I Need.”
WIN Time is a dedicated 30 minutes of the day when students receive targeted instruction based on their individual needs. Some children may work on building foundational skills, while others may be challenged with enrichment or extension activities. The goal is to make sure each student is getting exactly what they need to continue learning and moving forward.
We started WIN Time this week, and students are beginning to get used to their groups and the routines. Groups may change throughout the year as needs change, making this a flexible and responsive way to support learning. They may be with their homeroom teacher, another teacher in their grade level or other support staff during this time.
We wanted to make you aware of this as you may hear your child talking about “WIN” time or “going to WIN”. We’re excited about the growth we see during WIN time and appreciate your partnership as we work to meet the needs of all learners!
Thank you for all you do to partner with us and please reach out to your teacher or myself with any questions!
Next Week is Spirit Week!
Let’s show our Tiger Spirit for EHS homecoming week!
Monday 9/22 Jersey Day
Tuesday 9/23 Blackout – wear black
Wednesday 9/24 Buddy class colors day:
PreK/K and 4th wear black
1st and 3rd wear white
2nd & 5th wear orange
Thursday 9/25 Red, white, and blue day
Friday 9/26 Erie spirit day – wear your Tiger gear or colors
Fall pictures update
2nd Round Ordering Info
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Parent Teacher Conferences
We have parent teacher conferences starting at the end of this month. Please visit this link to find instructions on how to sign up for a conference. In order to allow enough time for each family to meet with our teachers, we allow one conference per family. Thank you!
STEM
click here for a link to Mrs. Stem’s news and activities: https://bit.ly/EESSTEMnews
GT News
Gifted and Talented Referral
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.
If you would like to refer your student, please complete the referral form.
Maggie Sisk
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Erie Elementary School
Art News!
PTCO News
Don’t forget to check out the PTCO News to stay up to date on what our wonderful parent organization is doing. Please consider joining and/or attending meetings to stay in the know and support our school!
We’re already 20% of the way to our fundraising goal, let’s keep the momentum going!
Every dollar makes a difference, and every registration counts. Students even receive a small prize just for signing up!
Our Jog-a-thon directly supports EES teachers and students throughout the year, helping us continue to grow, learn, and thrive together. We’re so proud to be part of this amazing EES community! Thank you for your support
Fun opportunities through Erie High School
Also, youth basketball registration is open!
Link to register: https://stvrain.revtrak.net/Program-Registration/
District Opportunities/News
Register for 2025-2026 Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.
Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Important iPad Updates for the 2025–2026 School Year
St. Vrain’s District Technology Services has made several updates to student iPads for the upcoming school year to support a focused and secure digital learning environment both at school and at home. One key update is the implementation of a new internet filter, Securly, which adds an extra layer of protection to iPads by blocking certain types of websites.
For more information about these updates – and what they mean for your child’s device — please click here.
Notes from our Health Office
If you haven’t already done so, please remember to provide updated immunizations, medication orders and/or health plans for this school year. If you have any questions, contact Rachal Kozlowitz in our Health Office at [email protected]. Thank you!
There will be a vision and hearing screening at our school on September 22nd. 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://tinyurl.com/w54zkk7r
Counseling Corner
Please see Mrs. Chutes counseling newsletter for some wonderful information:
Here is some additional information about our counselor and resources for our community:
Alissa Chute, School Counselor
Community and Family Resources
Student/Parent Wellness and Engagement Library
Please complete the Erie Elementary School Student Support Survey. One for each child, in grades K-5, by Friday, September 5. Link to support survey
Elementary school is about academic excellence. It is also about learning social skills, like making and keeping friends, emotional regulation, self-control, perspective taking and executive functioning skills like time-management and organization. At the elementary level, we are building self-efficacy and sometimes we need a little help.
Counseling support at Erie Elementary School includes whole-class counseling lessons, small group and brief, solution-focused counseling opportunities with the goal of keeping students in the classroom, learning and relating to others appropriately.
This survey will help us assess the needs of grade levels and individual students, so that we can be proactive in our support. Thank you for your participation. Please contact Alissa Chute, School Counselor, with questions.
Counseling Blog
This blog shares information about lessons and activities covered by our wellness and engagement curriculum
Counselor Newsletter
We are all social detectives. – This is the most recent post.
Your children are capable
Don’t miss some great deals on Spirit Wear!
Get your custom Erie Elementary School designs & gear: https://1stplace.sale/16097
Please remember we do not allow animals on school property during school hours. If you bring a pet with you when picking up or dropping off your child it must remain on the public sidewalk or in vehicle. Thank you for keeping our kids and each other safe and comfortable at school.
Community Resources
Does Your Erie Student Qualify for Free or Reduced Education Benefits at School?If so, they are eligible for Erie UpLink’s Tiger Packs program. Tiger Packs contain kid-friendly, nonperishable food items and are delivered to the students’ doorsteps once per month on the Wednesday prior to school breaks to help bridge the food gap. Parents can sign up online to receive Tiger Packs at no cost at: https://www.erieuplink.org/tiger-packs-program
*Registration must be resubmitted each school year
www.erieuplink.org * [email protected]
77 Erie Village Square Suite 280 Erie, CO 80516
Erie UpLink is a charitable 501(c)(3)organization committed to connecting Erie families with resources to fulfill their basic life needs, including connecting Erie families with opportunities to be of service to one another.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer in at school there are so many ways to do so. You can reach our to your child’s teacher to see what they may need. Our wonderful PTCO also is a great way to find out about how to volunteer. If you are planning to volunteer, we need you to fill out this form and turn it in to the front office.
Questions/Concerns/Feedback?
We value our partnership with families. If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, or general wonderings please reach out to myself or Mrs. Neher directly. We love the opportunity to partner with our community, solve problems and build relationships!
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