Courage & Character
Hello Fall River Fox Families,
Hard to believe, but our state testing window is already upon us. The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (aka CMAS) is our state’s means of assessing the overall proficiency of our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The CMAS assesses English Language Arts (or Reading & Writing) and Math. In 4th grade students are also assessed in Social Studies, and our 5th graders participate in the Science test.
The past four years have been our best ever on the CMAS, and it shows in our annual state report card from the Colorado Department of Education. In the spirit of Courage & Character, we encourage our kids to give it their best and to show us what they’ve got.
If your kiddo is taking the CMAS this year, please encourage them to give their best effort and to use it as a learning experience. Afterall, assessments are part of the life experience, whether testing to get into your college of choice, passing your nursing exam, or receiving your license in the trades.
Good luck Foxes!
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Spring 2025
Schools in Colorado use standardized testing as a way to measure student’s academic progress and prepare students for life in the real world.
Mark your calendars! This year testing for 3rd-5th graders will occur between 4/8/25-4/18/25 (makeups 4/21-4/24).
Please keep these dates in mind when planning in the Spring. Minimizing students absences and tardies during this time is extremely helpful.
Placement Requests for Next School Year
Traffic Safety at Fall River
Preschool/Discovery Den Parking
We put out a pamphlet each year to explain our Traffic Safety at Fall River. The following includes information from the section about our parking lot and specifically preschool parking.
For preschool safety we have set aside a few spots in the parking lot solely for preschool parking. Preschool parking is a limited privilege intended to accommodate preschool parents who have toddlers and babies. If you are a preschool parent without a toddler or baby, we encourage you to park in the neighborhood with our K-5 parents. We simply do not have enough spaces for all preschool parents. Once you have delivered or picked up your preschooler, please move your vehicle to make room for others to park. Please do not stay in the preschool spaces after dropping off your preschooler to accompany older siblings to their class. Unfortunately, we do not have the people power to always monitor preschool parking. We are relying on our parents to act in good faith.
If you have kindergarten and older children, we ask that you use the drop off/pick up lane or park on the street and walk in using our sidewalks. Our small parking lot is ONLY for staff, preschool, discovery den, volunteers, and handicapped parking.
Thank you all for your help!
Ms. Steph
St. Vrain’s Unframed Art Show live at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 15-20
Please join us at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 15-20 for the public viewing of artworks from all grade levels and schools across the St. Vrain Valley. Different mediums will be featured including ceramics, digital art/photography, drawing, jewelry making, metalwork, mixed media, painting, and printmaking. Learn more and see where the winning artworks will publish
Book Fair E-WALLET!
Promote Your Family-Friendly Business at our Fall River Summer Unplugged Event!
Do you have a local business that serves families? Here’s your chance to showcase it at our upcoming event on May 2nd! Whether you offer fun activities, essential services, or delicious treats, we’d love to highlight businesses that make a difference for our families and our community.
Email Dawn Wiley ([email protected]) for more information by April 18th.
DON’T FORGET to REGISTER for Kindergarten!
Colorado Rockies and Fall River Elementary
iPad TO DO LIST
Purchase iPad Insurance – if you do not already have iPad insurance, purchase ½ year insurance in Infinite Campus
2024-25 Student iPad Insurance Fee for the 1/2 Year: $12.50
iPad Insurance covers from when it is purchased until the next school year begins in August 2025!
The fee is reduced for students eligible for free or reduced priced lunch. ($5 and $7.50 respectively) To apply for free or reduced lunch status, fill out the Education Benefit Form .
Pay Balances Due on iPad Insurance in Infinite Campus
Pay fees for lost or damaged iPad or charging bricks in Infinite Campus
Thank you and please don’t hesitate to contact me or Ms. Amanda with any questions!
Ms. Steph
720-652-7920 ext. 22573
Fall River FOX DEN Child Care
Melodies in Motion
Fall River Fox Calendar
4/8-4/18— CMAS testing (Makeups 4/21-4/24)
4/9–TALENT SHOW at Skyline HS
4/14– PTO Meeting
4/15-4/20–SVVSD Art Show
4/28–Non-Student Contact Day- No school
PTO Happenings
Please join us at our April meeting, 4/14 from 6-7pm in the library. We’ll have information on what PTO does for the school community, ways to get involved, and a special showing of the school’s new calming wall!
4/5 & 4/6–Fall River Fundraiser with the COLORADO ROCKIES
PTO has volunteer positions available! Interested in seeing how you can help? Visit the Fall River PTO website to learn more.