Courage & Character
Hello Fall River Fox Families,
This year I’ve spent a lot of time out at 3rd and 4th grade lunch recesses. We’ve played a lot of organized games out there–kickball, rugby, tigers & turkeys, capture the flag. Anyone and everyone is invited to play each day and I’ve seen many examples of courage and character out there on the blacktop and on the field.
My favorite example of courage is when kids, who otherwise would never join in an organized athletic challenge, overcome their fear of failure to try something new. I’ve seen several examples of that shy kid watching from the sidelines finally accept the invitation to join the game. That’s the hardest step. What’s particularly inspiring is when that shy kid eventually turns out to be an enthusiastic daily player.
Courage is about trying. Even when it’s scary. Especially when it’s scary. That’s it. It’s that simple. Parents, if you get a chance over the break, I encourage you to convince your child to try something new. Talk with them about what it feels like to overcome fear. Talk about what fear feels like. Talk with them about what effort feels like. Ask them how it felt when they tried. Tell them about your own experiences overcoming the fear to try. It’s these experiences that your kiddo will remember. It’s these experiences that develop grit and confidence.
Be courageous out there!
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
Colorado Rockies and Fall River Elementary
Fall River FOX DEN Child Care
DON’T FORGET to REGISTER for Kindergarten!
Melodies in Motion
Registration Open for Elementary Project Launch
*Contact Trail Ridge Middle School for information for your rising 6th Grader*
Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school year learning opportunities positively impact student success.
Project Launch Program Includes:
- Targeted literacy practice daily
- Content literacy in science and social studies
- Focused math study and exploration
- Transportation provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students
- Available at no cost to families
Date & Times
June 2 – June 26, 2025
Monday-Thursday
8:30-3:30 PM
Attendance all 16 days is critical
We will close individual grade levels when full.
Space is limited! To register, please contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher, or the school office. There is no online registration format. You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program.
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Inscripciones Abiertas para Project Launch en escuelas Primarias
La competencia académica es una meta importante del distrito para todos los estudiantes de primaria. Las investigaciones demuestran que las oportunidades de aprendizaje durante extensiones del año escolar influyen positivamente en el éxito de los estudiantes.
El programa de Project Launch incluye:
- Práctica diaria de alfabetización dirigida.
- Alfabetización de contenido en ciencias y estudios sociales.
- Estudio enfocado y exploración de las matemáticas.
- Transporte proporcionado para quienes califiquen, desde paradas de autobús
- previamente determinadas.
- Desayuno y almuerzo incluidos.
- Estudiantes que salen del Kínder al 4.° grado.
- Disponible sin costo para las familias.
Fecha y hora:
Lunes a jueves, del 2 al 26 de junio de 2024.
8:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.
La asistencia es crítica los 16 días del curso.
Cerraremos los grados individualmente cuando estén llenos.
El espacio es limitado. Comuníquese por favor con su escuela o maestro para solicitar una forma de inscripción y regrésela después de completarla, ya sea a su maestro o en la oficina de la escuela. No hay un formato para inscripción en línea. Se le notificará si su estudiante ha sido colocado en una lista de espera para este programa.
Looking for games and puzzles!
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.
Fall River Fox Calendar
3/17-3/21–No School-Spring Break
3/27– Group & Spring Picture Day
4/8-4/24— CMAS testing
4/15-4/20–SVVSD Art Show
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
Yearbook Sales are live! Yearbooks will be delivered in the spring again this year for the picnic / yearbook signing. Get yours here!
PTO has volunteer positions available! Interested in seeing how you can help? Visit the Fall River PTO website to learn more.