Courage & Character
Hello Fall River Fox Families,
Our theme this year is Courage and Character. Our foxes know that courage means having the willingness to try hard things. They also know that character means never giving up–even when things get hard.
Our Spirit of the Golden Fox award recognizes students who have done an exceptional job modelling or embodying the spirit of courage and character. To earn this award, you need to be nominated by a teacher and receive the unanimous approval of the Fall River staff.
Below are the recipients of the Spirit of the Golden Fox for October and November. We are so proud of our winners and the courage and character they have shown.
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
4th Grade was treated to a special visit from Longmont High School’s Drama Club. They performed songs from their upcoming performance. Be sure to mark your calendar and check out the show!
Family Holiday Photos at the Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC)
*Fall River Giving Tree * December, 2024
Giving can be as much fun as receiving! As we all reflect on how blessed we are this year, Fall River Elementary would like to invite families to take part in our 17th annual GIVING TREE.
Our GIVING TREE will be located outside the main office in the front hallway. There are many items that children who are less fortunate need such as coats, hats/ gloves, pajamas, and snow boots.
Beginning November 18th – December 13th, if you would like to donate an item to help make this holiday special for a child in need, please grab a tag off the tree. Each tag is dedicated to a specific child with a particular item and size requested. Please purchase the item on the tag and then bring your WRAPPED gift back to school and place it under the tree in the main hallway.
Gifts need to be labeled with the tag from the tree so that we can be sure to get each gift to the right child. Gifts will be delivered to children in the Longmont area right before the holidays by the non-profit organization, Colorado FriendShip – www.coloradofriendship.org.
THANKS FOR HELPING THOSE IN NEED!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
We need your help!
Outdoor Recess and the Weather
We make every effort to have recess outdoor. As the weather starts getting colder please remember these things:
- Send your students appropriately dressed for the changing conditions.
- We will be outside unless the conditions are not safe or temperatures “feel like” below 20 degrees.
- We ask that students bring snow pants and boots if they would like to play in the snow.
Office Reminders
It’s that time of the year…we want to remind you of a few things:
- Please call (720) 652-7920, email Nicole Morton ([email protected]), Attendance Clerk, or visit here to notify us of absences. It is extremely helpful to bring a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.
- Please note that parents must sign in students arriving after the 8:55 tardy bell or it will be unexcused.
- Students must be fever, vomit, and diarrhea free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of medication before returning to school.
- How Sick is Too Sick? SVVSD follows the guidance of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for determining if your child should be at school.
11/13/24 IS THE DEADLINE TO CLAIM ANY ITEMS BEFORE THEY ARE DONATED
iPad Safety and Responsible Use
NO PASSCODE – We ask that elementary students not put a passcode on their school iPad.
PROTECTIVE CASE – iPads remain in the provided case at all times.
RESTRICTIONS – SVVSD sets up restrictions on the student iPads to limit access to certain apps and content. (More information about the default restrictions can be found on the LTP website iPad Restriction Settings.) The school may also set up additional restrictions as needed to assist in managing student use.
SCREEN TIME – Parents have the right and the ability to set up additional restrictions on your student’s iPad beyond what is set by the district. Information on how to do this can be found on the LTP Website Apple’s Screen Time.
PRIVACY – Because the iPad belongs to SVVSD, we have the right to review the content at any time per Board Policy JS. Parents and guardians have the right to monitor their student’s use of the device. Students are expected to respect the privacy of others and not record, photograph, or share personal information of others without their permission.
RESPONSIBLE USE – School iPads are intended to be a tool for learning. Students are expected to abide by BOARD Policy JS and any rules set by the school, teacher, or parent while using the iPad. You are encouraged to set healthy limits for home use such as students using their iPad within sight of a trusted adult for an appropriate amount of time. Set boundaries, safeguards, and expectations for technology use at home that align with your family values.
LOST iPAD – If the device is lost or stolen, let the school know immediately and provide information to help recover the device if possible.
iPAD REPAIR and REPLACEMENT – Students are responsible for taking care of the iPad and accessories. Report any broken or lost equipment to the teacher right away. Families may be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. Repairs can only be facilitated through district processes. If you opt into the Insurance program and accidentally damage the iPad, SVVSD will provide a replacement as quickly as possible at no charge for a first incident. If you choose not to opt into the Insurance program, SVVSD will communicate a repair cost to you and provide a replacement. SVVSD provides students with a charging brick and cable. If this cable is lost or damaged, you are responsible for replacing it.
RETURNING iPADS – If you transfer to another school or leave the district, you are expected to return the iPad, case, charger, and charging cable in good condition.
Fall River Fox Calendar
11/11 Regular School Hours
11/18- 11/22 Book Fair
11/25-11/29 Fall Break-No School
12/4 Winter Celebration (more details soon)
PTO Happenings
Thank you to all of our volunteers that made this very busy fall an amazing success for our kids!
11/13: Fall River Dine to Donate at Sweet Cow!
*40% of sales from 11am-9pm are donated back to Fall River! Be sure to mention that you’re there for Fall River or have a fundraiser sticker visible.
We’re catching our breath after a busy start to the school year but will have updates and volunteer opportunities in November and December!
PTO has volunteer positions available! Interested in seeing how you can help? Visit the Fall River PTO website to learn more.
Safety Reminders
Arrival: The bell rings at 8:40. Students will enter the classroom from their teacher’s exterior door. Students will line up at the exterior door until the bell rings. Students may not arrive before 8:40am. The tardy bell rings at 8:55. Parent must come to the office to sign in any student arriving after the tardy bell
Dismissal: The bell rings at 3:25. Please click here to learn some tips for a successful drop off and pick up.
Thanks for partnering to keep our kids safe.