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Niwot students fundraise, design, build classrooms from shipping containers for Uganda school

September 19, 2018, 7:52am  |  St Vrain Valley School District

Longtime Niwot Elementary School teacher Dale Peterson wanted to teach about Africa, but also go beyond the typical lessons focused on African animals. 

So 10 years ago, he connected with the headmistress of the Mwebaza Primary School in Uganda, and they started a pen pal program.

"We wanted it to be a true partnership," he said. "It's as much for the kids here as it is for the kids in Uganda."

Longmont Estates teacher named finalist for state Teacher of the Year

September 19, 2018, 7:48am  |  St Vrain Valley School District
By Amy Bounds, Daily Camera
Longmont Estates Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Goldsberry said school was always a magical place for her as a student, prompting her to want to create the same magic for the next generation.
 
"The more you learn, you become open minded," she said. "You become a citizen of not just your community and your state, but your world."
 
Goldsberry is one of six finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year award. The winner is expected to be announced Nov.

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new Innovation Center

September 19, 2018, 7:43am  |  St Vrain Valley School District

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new Innovation Center

All members of the St. Vrain Valley community are invited to join us for an open house celebration of the new Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools. The event will include self-guided tours and student demonstrations.

St. Vrain Valley Schools Credit Ratings Raised To 'AA+' On Robust Financial Profile, Tax Base Growth

September 18, 2018, 4:00pm  |  St Vrain Valley School District  |  Financial Services

S&P Global Ratings, the renowned business and financial information corporation, recently raised St. Vrain Valley Schools' long-term rating and underlying rating to 'AA+' from 'AA' on existing general obligation (GO) bonds. In addition, S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating and underlying rating to the district's series 2018 GO bonds (estimated $60 million par amount).

State of St. Vrain - Fall Community Forums

August 29, 2018, 1:39pm  |  St Vrain Valley School District
St. Vrain Valley Schools is one of the fastest growing and most innovative school districts in the nation. This is a result of strong leadership and a commitment to strengthening infrastructure, technology, high-quality instruction and overall student achievement.
 
This success is also built upon interconnected partnerships with our teachers, staff, students, parents, business and corporate partners, and elected officials. As St.

Harvard Brings Professional Development to Teachers in St. Vrain

August 17, 2018, 8:11am  |  St Vrain Valley School District

This summer 34 St. Vrain elementary through high school math teachers attended a four day Mathematical Quality of Instruction Training. (MQI)

Developed by Harvard University Center for Education Policy Research, the MQI is a Common Core-aligned observational rubric that provides a framework for analyzing mathematics instruction.

“The MQI helps us determine if the teacher or the student is doing the work and if it is good work to be doing,” said Professional Development Coordinator, David Baker.

St. Vrain Implements New Bus Identification System

August 16, 2018, 2:24pm  |  St Vrain Valley School District

This year as students prepare to ride our school buses, they will notice new animals have joined our transportation fleet. In addition to a number, each bus route will also be identified by a unique animal and color combination to enhance rider safety and help our students easily identify their bus route.

“The purpose behind the project was to improve and increase the ease with which our riders, especially the younger ones, identify their bus,” said Director of Transportation, Lance Yoxsimer.

Join the Conversation about Technology use at School and Home

August 16, 2018, 8:58am  |  St Vrain Valley School District

Technology is such an integral part of daily operations that is second nature to our students. This generation of students will be the first to never know life before the internet or cell phones. For parents and guardians, navigating these new opportunities can also bring uncertainties of how to have conversations about technology use at school and home.

Area students head back to school

August 16, 2018, 8:54am  |  St Vrain Valley School District
By Amy Bounds, Times-Call

Originally published in the Times-Call >>

‘Cougars Creating Classrooms’ to expand opportunities for African students

August 11, 2018, 12:00am  |  St Vrain Valley School District
By Jocelyn Rowley, Left Hand Valley Courier

Originally published in the Left Hand Valley Courier >>

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