Fall River Elementary Newsletter


Hello Fall River Fox Families,

Just one week to go till Fall River’s big Summer Unplugged event next Friday, May 2, 4:00-6:30.

There’ll be food trucks and interactive activities for the whole family. We’ll be sharing resources and alternatives to keep your kids engaged in creating lifelong memories, rather than boring ol’ screen time. 

Our activities workshops and food trucks will begin at 4:00. Workshops will end at 5:30 and food trucks will shut down at 6:30.

We hope to see you there.

Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal



Art Room Update newsletter congratulating students participating in the 2025 Student Art Show at Boulder County Fairgrounds, listing Award of Excellence recipients and showcasing colorful art supplies.

Don’t miss out, there is still time to register!

Promotional image for the 2025 Happy Smackah 5K Fun Run/Walk in Longmont, Colorado, featuring event details, support for Cooper Rusaw, and logos of sponsors. The event takes place on May 10th at Lake McIntosh, with entry fees varying by age.

Join the Fun & Make a Difference!

The Happy Smackah is back and we want YOU to be part of this incredible event! Register today and be part of a community that cares.

This year’s Happy Smackah honoree is Cooper Rusaw, a fellow student here at Fall River. Cooper and the entire Rusaw family embody everything the Happy Smackah stands for.

We’d love for you to join us on this special day to support this amazing family! Fall River students register at no cost to support Cooper. See this link for more information: www.happysmackah.com


Shoe Drive at Fall River Elementary

Colorful graphic promoting a shoe drive event, featuring text about recycling old shoes, drop-off details by May 5th, and encouraging participation. All sizes and styles are welcomed for donation, with contact information for questions.

Register for Innovation Center Summer Programming!


From outdoor adventures and creative design to coding, aeronautics, music innovation, and more—the Innovation Center’s summer programming offers something for every interest and age group. Open to students entering grades 1–12, these hands-on experiences spark curiosity, build new skills, and create lasting memories. Programs run throughout June and July at Timberline PK-8, Westview Middle, and Frederick High.

Learn more and register today.


DON’T FORGET to REGISTER for Kindergarten!



Promotional flyer for Showstoppers Week hosted by Boulder Children's Chorale from June 23rd to 27th, featuring activities like musical theatre repertoire, vocal coaching, and choreography. Includes images of children engaging in performances and outdoor activities, along with information about scholarships available.

Lost and Found area displaying various jackets, hoodies, and hats, with signs urging students to check for their missing items.

STEM Night For ALL

Please join us at the Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 6th for our annual STEM Night!  We’ll have STEM activities, a Make and Take section, and content specific STEM events in each of our focus areas, which include:  Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Digital & Virtual Design, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, and Video Production.  In addition, we’ll have larger outdoor STEM opportunities, the Student Design Guild, and Cardboard Carnival Games!  Come to play from 4:30-6:30.  Want to be a part of the Student Design Guild and / or the Carnival Games?  Check out the attached flyer to see how YOU can participate!

STEM Night event flyer at the Innovation Center in Longmont, CO, featuring activities like preschool makerspace, K-8 Tinker Time, Student Design Guild, and Cardboard Carnival Games. Event date is Tuesday, May 6, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, open to the community. Details on participation and design requirements included.

LHS Drama Kids Camp poster for "101 Dalmatians," held June 16-26 at Longmont High School. Camp for ages 7-13, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, costing $560. Includes live performance on June 26. Registration QR code and email for inquiries provided.


Fall River Fox Calendar

4/28–Non-Student Contact Day- No school

4/29–Kidzing Spring Concert

5/2– Summer Unplugged

5/7– Late Start (school starts at 11:20)

5/22–Last Day of School


PTO Happenings

5/2 Yearbooks will be sent home! 

  • Summer Unplugged / Family Picnic / Yearbook Signing.
  • Learn about all the great ways to connect and enjoy summer without screens while enjoying a family picnic (with food trucks!) and get your yearbooks signed!

5/5-5/9 Teacher Appreciation Week

  • Volunteer opportunities will be sent out on Monday!

5/12 May PTO Meeting 

  • Get all the latest school news and volunteer opportunities!
  • Interested in joining the Board? Elections for next year are held at the May meeting.

5/16 Fifth Grade Continuation 

  • Mark your calendar, we’ll need help celebrating our outgoing fifth graders! Volunteer signups will be sent out next week.

Make sure you’re on the PTO mailing list to receive the latest updates!

PTO has volunteer positions available! Interested in seeing how you can help? Visit the Fall River PTO website to learn more.

Fall River Elementary School