Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for an amazing Jog a Thon! I want to shout out PTCO and Mrs. Apple for all of the hard work they put in to make this happen. However, I know that there were so many others from staff to parents that pitched in to help and we appreciate it so very much. Thank you.
As a reminder, we have parent teacher conferences again this Monday and Wednesday. If you haven’t signed up, you can still reach out to your teacher to see what availability they may have. We would love to meet with every family.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend with friends and family.
Mrs. Smythe
STEM
click here for a link to Mrs. Stem’s news and activities: https://bit.ly/EESSTEMnews
Tigger Time Opportunity
Instructor: NamaSTEM
Days: Tuesdays, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 (6 – 1 hour classes)
Time: 3:40-4:40 PM
Where: Erie El Library
Grades: 3rd – 5th
# of students: Min. 10/Max. 25
Cost: $120
Registration Deadline: Friday, 10/10
Registration link: VEX Go
Financial assistance is available, contact Cheryl Labadie for more information.
click here for a link to Mrs. Stem’s news and activities: https://bit.ly/EESSTEMnews
Art News!
News from the office
Please pay your child’s 2025-26 $10.00 supplies fee as soon as possible. You can pay this through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This fee helps subsidize Erie Elementary’s supplies budget for our kids this year. Thank you!
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!
Fun opportunities through Erie High School
Also, youth basketball registration is open!
Link to register: https://stvrain.revtrak.net/Program-Registration/
SVVSD Opportunities/News
Financial Assistance:
Families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged to complete an application by Oct. 1. While all St. Vrain Valley students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily through Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program, submitting an application provides additional benefits to families such as fee waivers, college exam discounts, and reduced internet and utility costs, and also helps bring federal funding to support classrooms, after-school programs, technology, and additional meals and snacks for students. Applications are available online or at Nutrition Services, 2929 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont. Learn More
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
Kindness Matters – It’s Our Policy!
Don’t miss some great deals on Spirit Wear!
Get your custom Erie Elementary School designs & gear: https://1stplace.sale/16097
Now that it’s officially fall it’s the perfect time to order the new Erie sweatshirts. Stock up now to stay warm and show off your school spirit! Save 25% off sitewide when you order today! 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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Recent Updates
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