Courage & Character
Hello Fall River Fox Families,
Wow, the Halloween Parade was awesome and the kids looked great! Thanks to our entire Fall River Family for coming out to support the festive day with all of the students.
Don’t forget Wednesday is a Late Start day.
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
PICTURE RETAKE DAY 11/5
Picture retake day is Tuesday, November 5th. If your student was not here on our first picture day, they can have their picture taken now. If you were unhappy with your first pictures simply have your student bring back the original ones to have new ones taken.
STUDENTS & STAFF SPOTLIGHT
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.
Attendance Matters
PLEASE LOG ONTO THE INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL TO CONFIRM 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 We are finding that we have a lot of out of date contact info.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 or make changes.
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
11/3 Daylight Savings Ends-Fall Back an Hour at 2AM
11/4 PTO Meeting
11/5 Picture Retake Day
11/6 Late Start Day
11/8 Drone Show at Mead HS Football Halftime
11/18- 11/22 Book Fair
11/25-11/29 Fall Break-No School
PTO Happenings
Thank you to all of our volunteers that made this very busy fall an amazing success for our kids!
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.