Courage & Character
Thank you for all of your collaboration and patience during drop-off and pick-up times. The first couple weeks can often be a little bumpy as everyone gets used to the traffic process. However, I’d say we’re a little ahead of the game this year. Overall, traffic flow has been efficient and safe, and getting better every day.
A couple places where we could still use your help:
We still have quite a few Foxes arriving before the 8:40 bell. Though I always appreciate the eagerness of early kiddos, we don’t have any adult supervision before the bell. Please remind your kids to wait until 8:40 before coming onto campus.
If you are dropping off your child between 8:20-8:40 for breakfast, please be sure to have them go directly to the exterior cafeteria doors. There is always a staff member there to meet them at the door.
Thank you again, everyone. I sure hope to see all of you today at the Family Picnic!
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
Important Message from the PTO
This year’s Fox Trot fun run will take place on Friday, September 19th. Every Fall River student gets a complimentary Fox Trot t-shirt. This includes Discovery Den, Preschool, and Kinder-5th graders. These t-shirts are used for our Fox Trot fun run, field trips, spirit days, and field days. PTO needs all student sizes submitted no later than Tuesday, August 26th in order to receive our t-shirts in time for our Fox Trot Fun Run. Click here to fill out the t-shirt form.
Thank you!
Fall River PTO
Note: If a size is not submitted by August 26th, your kiddo will still get a t-shirt. We just go up a size from what we think they would wear to guarantee their t-shirt will fit them.
Parent T-Shirt Sale link to order extras. CODE: FOXTROT2025
Gifted and Talented Referrals
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.
Melinda Schluckebier
[email protected]
Link to the Referral form
Fall River’s Free Little Library-TUESDAYS
New this year! Fall River’s own Free Little Library. Stop by right after school, you can take a book or leave a book . The cart will be out front by the flagpole from 3:25-3:45 on Tuesdays.
Health Office Donations
Important School Safety Information
Do you have a kid with a little extra energy? Have a child that starts their day slow and tired? Do you have a student at Fall River that is in kindergarten to 5th grade? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your child(ren) would be perfect for 100 Mile Club. 100 Mile Club is a team that focuses on getting some exercise in before school starts to help get students ready to learn. Studies show that just a few minutes of being active can have a positive impact on mood and increase brain activity. We meet every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:00 to 8:40 at the blue canopy on the back playground. You do not need to show up every day and you don’t even need to be on time. Our goal is to get students moving, whether that’s for the full 40 minutes or the last 10, because one lap is better than zero. 100 Mile Club will run from Tuesday, September 2nd through Monday, May 4th. Please click on the link to sign your child(ren) up for 100 Mile Club. We look forward to seeing you out there.
Skyline High School Homecoming Parade
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.
Free Meals for All Students —
Plus Extra Benefits for Your Family!
Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day during the 2025–2026 school year regardless of a student’s free or reduced eligibility.
But did you know that completing the Education Benefits Form can unlock even more support for your family and school community? A new form must be submitted each year to qualify for these additional benefits:
✨ Extra Perks for Families Who Apply and Qualify Include:
● Increased funding for your school to support classrooms and programs
● Reduced fees for iPad insurance, athletics and activity participation, course materials, eCredit recovery, and much more!
● Access to Summer EBT benefits – grocery funds for summer months
● Discounts on select local utility services
� Apply today! Please contact Nutrition Services at [email protected] or 303-702-8409 for more information.
Volunteer Form
We love volunteers, it’s what makes Fall River an amazing school community! Do you want to volunteer in the lunchroom or to help your child’s teacher. Simply fill out the volunteer form online by scanning the QR code or click on the button below. A new form must be filled out each school year.
Lunch Volunteer Sign Ups
You are invited to be a lunchroom volunteer.
Slots available from 10:55 -12:00.
Come join the fun, the kids would love to have you.
Hope to see you soon.
Fall River and the Colorado Rockies
Fall River Fox Calendar
8/22 Family Picnic
9/1 NO SCHOOL-Labor Day
9/3 Late Start Day-school starts at 11:20
9/19 Fox Trot
9/26 Fox Trot Party
PTO Happenings
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.