Dear Parents and Guardians,
What beautiful weather we have had this week! I hope you’ve been able to enjoy it. This week we hosted our very first Open House. There were approximately 25 families that came to find out what our amazing school is all about. It was exciting to share with them all of the wonderful things that make us unique as the Erie Elementary Tigers. Not only was it fun to share, but it also made me reflect on how lucky I am to be a part of this community. Thank you for all that you do!
Just a quick favor to ask; please don’t park bikes in the striped zones in between the handicap spots. Those are there to enable plenty of room for handicap drivers to be able to get in and out of their cars easily. Thank you so much for your help!
Mrs. Smythe
STEM
click here for a link to Mrs. Stem’s news and activities: https://bit.ly/EESSTEMnews
Music News!
Goodness & Grooves – December 11th
Join us for our annual Goodness & Grooves celebration on Thursday, December 11th! This festive evening features musical performances from our 2nd and 4th graders, along with Roar in Harmony, on the Erie Elementary playground.
We’ll also be collecting new socks of any kind to donate to Erie Uplink, so bring a pair (or a few!) to share some warmth this season.
Performance Schedule:
- 2nd Grade: 5:40 PM (arrive 5:30)
- 4th Grade: 5:55 PM (arrive 5:45)
- Roar in Harmony: 6:15 PM (arrive 6:05)
What to bring: A chair, socks to donate, something warm to sip, and your friends and family!
What to wear: Anything weather-appropriate
Click here for full Goodness & Grooves event details.
Come enjoy a cozy evening of music, community, and goodwill!
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!
Tigger Time Opportunities
Erie Community Schools Enrichment Opportunities
There is still room in some great new classes starting in December! Use this LINK for the flyer with full information with registration links. For financial assistance or questions, please contact Cheryl Labadie, labadie_cheryl@svvsd.org or 720-652-7887. Here is what is coming:
- Morning Movers/Scooter City for grades 3-5
Sorry – Grades K-2 is full
- Winter Terra Cotta Craft
- Theater Improv – Let’s Play
SVVSD Opportunities/News
SNAP Benefit Update from CDE
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has asked us to share this information with our community: Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:
- Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
- Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email [email protected]
- Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
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!
PTCO News
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
FLASH SALE FRIDAY! It’s our biggest holiday deal of the season! Order now and save 40% off on Erie hats & caps! Limited time offer on new style hats & designs.
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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.
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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