Courage & Character
Now that the year is rolling, we are starting to see lots of parent volunteers. At Fall River we’ve been very fortunate over the years to have tons of parent volunteer support. If you are interested, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher to see if there are any specific volunteer needs. You might also watch for your teacher’s newsletter; grade level newsletters will occasionally detail volunteer needs. You can also contact our PTO. They have volunteer options designated throughout the school-year.
If you happen to decide that you’d like to pitch in, be sure to complete your volunteer application form. Right now, I know we could use some volunteer time in the cafeteria during our lunch period. Please scroll down in today’s newsletter to find links and info for volunteer opportunities.
Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.
Onward and upward!
Quinn O’Keefe
Fall River Principal
When:
August 23 – September 19, 2025
Goal:
Raise $50,000 to support:
- Para-educator for K–3rd grade reading support
- Technology support
- Classroom grants for Specials & Homeroom teachers
- Reoccurring visits from Square Skate Skateboarding & Freewheel Roller skating
- New projects (e.g., updated/new rock climbing wall in the gym)
Facts:
- All grades run/walk around Stephen Day Loop during school hours
- 1st–5th Grade: 20 mins
- Kindergarten: 15 mins
- Preschool & Discovery Den: 1 lap
How to Contribute:
- Students receive an envelope with their name & class labeled
- Checks payable to Fall River PTO
- Track fundraising progress and share student pages here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/foxtrot2025
Tracking:
- Daily updates on announcements
- Check trackers at the doors for progress
More Info & Volunteer Opportunities:
Visit: Fallriverpto.org/foxtrot
Vision/Hearing Screening
We will be having our Vision and Hearing screening at our school on Monday, September 15th. Your child(ren) may be on the list to be screened. Please encourage them to bring/wear their glasses to school this day. If our screening indicates that your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. Please contact Stacie Miyake, Health Clerk, if you have questions or concerns.
Dear Parents,
I am excited to invite students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades to participate in KidZing, our Fall River Elementary Choir. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to enhance their musical skills and experience the joy of making music together with their friends. KidZing will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:10 to 8:40 a.m., starting on September 16th
The cost for this class is $60 ($30 reduced lunch rate) per student for the year, which includes a T-shirt. Space is limited, so please sign up by Friday, September 12th, using this link.
There will be two sessions during the school year. Please take note of the important dates:
- The Fall session runs from Tuesday, September 16th, to Thursday, December 11th. Our Winter concert will be held on Thursday, December 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at Fall River. Additionally, we will perform at Fall River’s Winterfest on Wednesday December 10th.
- The Spring session runs from Tuesday, February 10th, to Thursday, May 7th. Our Spring concert will take place on Tuesday, April 28th, at 6:00 p.m. at Vance Brand Auditorium (Skyline High School). We will also participate in the Skyline Music Festival on Saturday, May 9th (time TBA).
Important Message from the PTO
This year’s Fox Trot fun run will take place on Friday, September 19th. Every Fall River student gets a complimentary Fox Trot t-shirt. This includes Discovery Den, Preschool, and Kinder-5th graders. These t-shirts are used for our Fox Trot fun run, field trips, spirit days, and field days. PTO needs all student sizes submitted no later than Tuesday, August 26th in order to receive our t-shirts in time for our Fox Trot Fun Run. Click here to fill out the t-shirt form.
Thank you!
Fall River PTO
Note: If a size is not submitted by August 26th, your kiddo will still get a t-shirt. We just go up a size from what we think they would wear to guarantee their t-shirt will fit them.
Parent T-Shirt Sale link to order extras. CODE: FOXTROT2025
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.
The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Melinda Schluckebier
[email protected]
Link to the Referral form
Fall River’s Free Little Library-TUESDAYS
New this year! Fall River’s own Free Little Library. Stop by right after school, you can take a book or leave a book . The cart will be out front by the flagpole from 3:25-3:45 on Tuesdays.
Health Office Donations
Keeping it Safe at Pick Up and Drop Off
Vehicles stay in line. DO NOT pass other cars in line.
Students enter and exit on the car’s passenger side – at the sidewalk with the yellow line.
Adults stay in your cars. We have a staff member there to help if needed.
Drive slowly in the pick up/drop off lane, the parking lot, and on Deerwood Drive
No cell phone usage when driving on school campus.
Please share our Traffic Safety Procedures with anyone picking up or dropping off your student(s).
Thank you all for keeping our kids safe!
Ms. Steph 720-652-7920 ext 22573
Let’s work together for a safe and successful school year!
Do you have a kid with a little extra energy? Have a child that starts their day slow and tired? Do you have a student at Fall River that is in kindergarten to 5th grade? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your child(ren) would be perfect for 100 Mile Club. 100 Mile Club is a team that focuses on getting some exercise in before school starts to help get students ready to learn. Studies show that just a few minutes of being active can have a positive impact on mood and increase brain activity. We meet every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:00 to 8:40 at the blue canopy on the back playground. You do not need to show up every day and you don’t even need to be on time. Our goal is to get students moving, whether that’s for the full 40 minutes or the last 10, because one lap is better than zero. 100 Mile Club will run from Tuesday, September 2nd through Monday, May 4th. Please click on the link to sign your child(ren) up for 100 Mile Club. We look forward to seeing you out there.
Skyline High School Homecoming Parade
Important iPad Updates for the
2025–2026 School Year
St. Vrain’s District Technology Services has made several updates to student iPads for the upcoming school year to support a focused and secure digital learning environment both at school and at home. One key update is the implementation of a new internet filter, Securly, which adds an extra layer of protection to iPads by blocking certain types of websites.
For more information about these updates – and what they mean for your child’s device — please click here.
Free Meals for All Students —
Plus Extra Benefits for Your Family!
Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day during the 2025–2026 school year regardless of a student’s free or reduced eligibility.
But did you know that completing the Education Benefits Form can unlock even more support for your family and school community? A new form must be submitted each year to qualify for these additional benefits:
✨ Extra Perks for Families Who Apply and Qualify Include:
● Increased funding for your school to support classrooms and programs
● Reduced fees for iPad insurance, athletics and activity participation, course materials, eCredit recovery, and much more!
● Access to Summer EBT benefits – grocery funds for summer months
● Discounts on select local utility services
� Apply today! Please contact Nutrition Services at [email protected] or 303-702-8409 for more information.
Volunteer Form
We love volunteers, it’s what makes Fall River an amazing school community! Do you want to volunteer in the lunchroom or to help your child’s teacher. Simply fill out the volunteer form online by scanning the QR code or click on the button below. A new form must be filled out each school year.
Lunch Volunteer Sign Ups
You are invited to be a lunchroom volunteer.
Slots available from 10:55 -12:00.
Come join the fun, the kids would love to have you.
Hope to see you soon.
Fall River and the Colorado Rockies
Fall River Fox Calendar
9/1 NO SCHOOL-Labor Day
9/3 Late Start Day-school starts at 11:20
9/19 Fox Trot Fun Run
9/26 Fox Trot Party
PTO Happenings
Make sure you’re on the PTO mailing list to receive the latest updates!
PTO has volunteer positions available! Interested in seeing how you can help? Visit the Fall River PTO website to learn more.