Courage & Character
Hello Fall River Fox Families,
One celebration and one reminder:
100% Turnout!
Once again we had a 100% turnout for our Fall parent/teacher conferences three weeks ago. I’d like to offer a giant thank you to all of our families for working so closely with the Fall River team to support all of our foxes. Our kids succeed when all of us grown-ups team up to support them. This is exactly why we are such a successful school!
Halloween Parade
We hope that all of you can come out next Thursday morning. The parade starts at 9:15 AM. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket, enjoy the crafty barista treats available for purchase from our coffee truck, and get ready to cheer on all of our costumed kiddos.
Thank you for your support, and thank you for being such an amazing community. Have a marvelous weekend.
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
Halloween Parade 10/31
* The parade will be held outdoors–weather permitting–and will begin at 9:15 AM.
* Kids should arrive to school with their costumes on. Costumes need to be school appropriate. Please no blood & guts, weapons or face paint.
* Drop your child off at their classroom doors as usual. Kids will go inside with teachers and begin forming up our parade inside the building. Parents will not go inside the building. Rather, they will proceed to the car loop. Parents will line the car loop and stand on the sidewalk or grass areas to observe.
* The parade route will start at the crosswalk near the start of the car loop, and will pass around the back side of our building. Parents will line the route all the way to the first tetherball pole.
* Please feel free to bring lawn chairs for your comfort, if you wish.
* Once the parade is complete, kids will re-enter the building and will remove their costumes.
For your enjoyment, we will have the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be available for purchase on the blacktop along the parade route.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
“Mystery Readers”
Ms. Sampish’s kindergarten class got a visit from some of the members of the Skyline High School Orchestra. They brought their story to life with the addition of music.
Health Office Reminders
It’s that time of the year…we want to remind you of a few things:
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.
SVVSD DRONE SHOWS
Photos of Drone Show
Courtesy of Julie Butrick
The Innovation Center’s Drone Performance Team is the first high school student-led outdoor drone performance team in the world, and we are passionate about its potential impact on students across our district and beyond. We believe that younger students would greatly benefit from early exposure to the many amazing opportunities available in our district, and would love to have students and families from your school attend the show! If you would like to come early to come see set up, you and any other staff or your families are absolutely welcome.
Mark your calendars for these dates to see the SVVSD Drone Show:
10/25 Frederick High School – Football Game Halftime
11/8 Mead High School Football Game Halftime
Attendance Matters
PLEASE LOG ONTO THE INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL TO UPDATE MAILING AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR STUDENT. We are finding that we have a lot of out of date contact info. For the safety of your student, please confirm that the information is correct. If you are unable to log in please contact us at (720) 652-7920 to help.
Is your student not feeling well? Are you going out of town? Please call (720) 652-7920, email Nicole Morton ([email protected]), Attendance Clerk, or visit here to notify us of absences.
Please note that parents must sign in students arriving after the 8:55 tardy bell or it will be unexcused.
If your student will be absent for doctor appointments, it is extremely helpful to bring a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.
Please click here to learn about the SVVSD policies regarding student attendance.
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.
Enroll Now: Space Available in Preschool and Wraparound Pre-K Programs for 2024-2025
St. Vrain Valley Schools offers a variety of high-quality early childhood education options, including preschool and wraparound pre-k care programs, designed to meet the needs of families in our communities. St. Vrain Valley’s programs provide a comprehensive and supportive learning environment for our youngest learners. Space is still available at various district locations for children ages 3 to 5.
Click to learn more about early childhood education options and how to enroll your child.
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.
100 Mile Club makes fitness fun by challenging students to run, jog, or walk 100 miles during the school year. It’s not too late to sign up. 100 Mile Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Fall River Fox Calendar
10/31 Halloween Parade
11/4 PTO Meeting
11/5 Picture Retake Day
11/6 Late Start Day
PTO Happenings
Thank you to all of our volunteers that made this very busy fall an amazing success for our kids!
10/31: Travelin’ Toms Coffee at the Halloween Parade
*Coffee will be available for purchase by parents beginning at 8:30am and continue throughout the event
11/4: November PTO Meeting
*Topic: School Security with guests Steph Nieuwlandt, SRO Chris Borchowiec and Sgt. Garcia
11/6 Fall Campus Clean-Up-Sponsored by NMJ Home & Landscape
*Looking for something to do for late start? Come help spruce up the school campus! We’ll be working outside from 8:30am until 11am.
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.