2020-2021 Back-to-School Reopening Plan

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Dear St. Vrain Valley Community,

Thank you for your continued partnership during this challenging time for our community. Over the past several months, we have been working closely with our county and state health agency partners, as well as the Governor’s Office, to navigate the complex and continually evolving coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our students, families, teachers, staff, and schools. We have had a comprehensive task force in place since April to develop a plan that would ensure community safety while also supporting the best possible learning environment for our students. Our current plans are in alignment with the most recent guidance from the Metro-Denver Partnership for Health, which includes our local county health departments.

While this is our plan at this time, the evolving nature of this health crisis will require us to remain flexible as we plan for the start of the school year and beyond. The Governor’s Office, as well as our local and state health departments, could issue new orders at any time that would require us to alter our fall semester reopening plans. In mid-July, we will share additional information communicating our final plan for the opening of the school year. Within a couple of days of receiving our final plan, this will be followed by more detailed information directly from your school principal regarding your student’s specific schedule and any other relevant information.

It has always been our priority to return to full-time in-person learning as soon as it is safe and feasible to do so. To this end, below you will find links to our current reopening plan that includes a return to full-time in-person instruction for students in grades PK-5, 6, and 9, and an alternating schedule with a combination of in-person and synchronous real-time online learning for students in grades 7-8 and 10-12. These links have sample schedules, as well as important information about our health and safety protocols, transportation, activities and athletics, and other back-to-school information. Again, while we may have to begin with a hybrid model for some grade levels, we intend to move to full-time (100 percent) in-person learning for all grade levels as soon as our county health department and the Governor’s Office orders allow us to do so.

Additionally, we have contingency plans in place in the event that at any time during the school year, we need to further reduce the number of  students in our buildings based on additional orders from our county health department and the Governor’s Office. We also have developed St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy, an online learning program to support students who have medical conditions or other extenuating circumstances that will prevent them from returning to in-person instruction. Offering kindergarten through 12th grade courses, this curriculum will be taught by St. Vrain Valley Schools teachers and delivered through Schoology.

Again, thank you for your continued support. I continue to be inspired by the strength, grit, teamwork, compassion, and ingenuity exhibited by our students, families, teachers, staff, and others who have come together to join us in finding creative solutions that will support the growth and success of our students and community. If you have any questions about our reopening plan, please contact your school’s principal or feel free to contact me directly.

Sincerely,
Don Haddad, Ed.D.
Superintendent
St. Vrain Valley Schools
@SVVSDSupt

 Estimada Comunidad de St. Vrain Valley:

Gracias por su colaboración continua durante este tiempo desafiante para nuestra comunidad. En los últimos meses, hemos estado trabajando muy de cerca con nuestras agencias y colaboradores de la salud del condado y del estado, así como con la Oficina del Gobernador, para navegar la compleja y continua evolución de la pandemia del coronavirus y su impacto en nuestros estudiantes, familias, maestros, empleados y escuelas. Hemos tenido un completo grupo de trabajo desde abril para desarrollar un plan que garantice la seguridad en la comunidad mientras que apoya el mejor ambiente de aprendizaje posible para nuestros estudiantes. Nuestros planes actuales se alinean con las normas a seguir más recientes de la Colaboración para la Salud del Área Metropolitana de Denver, la cual incluye nuestros departamentos de salud de los condados locales.

Mientras que este es nuestro plan a este tiempo, la evolución natural de esta crisis de salud nos exige permanecer flexibles mientras que nos preparamos para el inicio del año escolar y más allá.  La oficina del Gobernador, así como también nuestros departamentos de salud local y estatal, podrían producir nuevas órdenes en cualquier momento que nos podrían requerir alterar nuestros planes de reapertura en el semestre del otoño. A mediados de Julio, compartiremos información adicional comunicando nuestro plan final para abrir el año escolar. Dentro de un par de días después de recibir nuestro plan final, esto será seguido de información más detallada directamente del director(a) de su escuela referente al horario específico de su estudiante y cualquier otra información relevante.

Siempre ha sido nuestra prioridad volver al aprendizaje de tiempo completo en persona tan pronto como sea seguro y posible hacerlo. Con este fin, a continuación, encontrarán ligas de enlace a nuestro plan de reapertura actual que incluye un regreso a las clases de tiempo completo en persona para estudiantes en los grados PK-5, 6, y en el 9 y un horario de aprendizaje alternativo con una combinación de aprendizaje en persona sincronizado con aprendizaje en línea en tiempo real para estudiantes en los grados 7-8 y 10 -12.  Estas ligas de enlace cuentan con ejemplos de horarios, así como también información importante referente a nuestros protocolos de salud y seguridad, transportación, actividades y deportes, y otra información importante acerca del regreso a clases. Una vez más, mientras que posiblemente tengamos que empezar con un modelo de aprendizaje hibrido (mezclado – en persona y remoto) para algunos niveles de grado, tenemos la intención de hacerlo aprendizaje de tiempo completo (100 porciento) en persona para todos los niveles de grado tan pronto como el departamento de salud de nuestro condado y la Oficina del Gobernador no lo permita hacerlo.     

Además, contamos con planes contingentes en caso que en cualquier momento durante el año escolar, necesitemos en algún momento reducir la cantidad de estudiantes en nuestros edificios basándonos en ordenes adicionales de nuestro departamento de salud del condado y la Oficina del Gobernador.  Hemos desarrollado también la Academia de Aprendizaje Virtual St. Vrain LaunchED, un programa de aprendizaje en line a través del Internet para apoyar a los estudiantes que tienen condiciones médicas u otras circunstancias extenuantes que no les permita regresar a la enseñanza en persona. Ofreciendo cursos de enseñanza del Kínder al grado 12, este plan de estudios será enseñado por los maestros de las Escuelas de St Vrain Valey y enseñado a través del sistema Schoology.  

Una vez más, gracias por su apoyo continuo.  Sigo siendo inspirado por la fortaleza, el aguante, el trabajo en equipo, la compasión, y la sencillez exhibida por nuestros estudiantes, familias, maestros, empleados, y otros que se han unido a nosotros para encontrar soluciones creativas que apoyarán el crecimiento y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y nuestra comunidad. Si tienen alguna pregunta acerca del plan para volver abrir las escuelas, favor de ponerse en contacto con el/la director(a) de su escuela o tengan la libertad de ponerse en contacto directamente conmigo.  

Atentamente,
Don Haddad, Ed.D.
Superintendente
Escuelas de St. Vrain Valley
@SVVSDSupt

Summer Curriculum and Activities

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The St. Vrain Curriculum Department has compiled a number of online resources for students to continue engaging in learning activities over the summer.

Elementary School Resources

Math
A menu of resources for grade level mathematics content review & reinforcement, games, puzzles, and non-routine tasks. The interactive games and puzzles promote mathematical thinking in unique and engaging ways.

Language Arts
A combination of reading, writing, and foundational skills practice using fiction and nonfiction texts. Activities integrate grade-level standards-based tasks using student-selected texts from home, MyOn, or Sora.

Social Studies
Travel the world from your couch! Grade appropriate activities that include virtual reality, video, texts, games, and hands-on activities to inspire students to learn about the world through various experiences

Science
Mystery Science provides ready-made science mysteries for elementary school students. Each lesson contains a central mystery, discussion questions, supplemental reading, and a hands-on activity.

Middle School Students

Math
A menu of resources for grade level mathematics content review & reinforcement, games, puzzles, and non-routine tasks. The interactive games and puzzles promote mathematical thinking in unique and engaging ways.

Language Arts

  • District Digital Library (Sora App on iOS and Android) with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction titles. Consider pairing with your local public library’s summer reading challenge. Recommendation of 20 minutes per day.
  • This Scholastic article offers help on discussing reading at home.
  • Commit as a family to write one letter each week to a friend or loved one.
  • If your child is new to letter writing, this article offers a helpful introduction.

Social Studies
Travel the world from your couch! Grade appropriate activities that include virtual reality, video, texts, games, and hands-on activities to inspire students to learn about the world through various experiences

Science
Grade-band appropriate learning activity for every day of the week.

High School Students

Math
A menu of resources for grade level mathematics content review & reinforcement, games, puzzles, and non-routine tasks. The interactive games and puzzles promote mathematical thinking in unique and engaging ways.

Language Arts

  • Daily JSTOR Read offers a daily selection of articles on a wide variety of topics.
  • Consider committing to a daily, every-other-day, or weekly family article – alternating who gets to choose, and discuss as a family at mealtime or via texting thread.
  • District Digital Library (Sora App on iOS and Android) with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction titles. Consider pairing with your local public library’s summer reading challenge.Recommendation of 20 minutes per day.
  • This Scholastic article offers help on discussing reading at home.
  • Commit as a family to write one letter each week to a friend or loved one.
  • If your child is new to letter writing, this article offers a helpful introduction.

Social Studies
Travel the world from your couch! Grade appropriate activities that include virtual reality, video, texts, games, and hands-on activities to inspire students to learn about the world through various experiences.

Science
Resources sorted by Science discipline.

Pathways to Teaching program graduates 29 future educators

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Three years ago, St. Vrain Valley Schools set out to inspire Colorado’s next generation of educators. Through a customized pathway program, students can pursue teaching careers in high school by getting a head start on their post-secondary education. The Pathways to Teaching (P-TEACH) program offers aspiring young teachers the opportunity to earn college credits through concurrent enrollment at the University of Colorado Denver while also gaining hands-on work experience.

This year, 29 seniors from six St. Vrain high schools are graduating from the P-TEACH program — all with earned college credits, plans to continue their education, and goals to become teachers.

“I am proud of these hardworking students who are graduating with the motivation and preparation to successfully continue their pursuit of teaching careers,” said Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support. “By earning high marks in their college classes, they have demonstrated that high school students thrive when given challenging content connected to their passion areas.”

Collectively, graduating P-TEACH students earned 315 transferable college credits — an average of 11 per student — saving approximately $350,000 on their future education. Through rigorous core coursework, students were exposed to applicable topics including early childhood education, child development and guidance, special education, and culturally and linguistically diverse student needs. Beyond coursework, P-TEACH students benefit from meaningful fieldwork experiences as classroom interns, tutors, and instructional staff, while also participating in college visits, attending Future Teacher Conferences, and connecting with regional leaders in the field of education.

“These graduates made profound connections in St. Vrain classrooms working with mentor teachers and directly impacting student learning,” said Lauer.

P-TEACH was initially created with the help of two grants — a $125,000 grant through Early Milestones Colorado and a $125,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Higher Education. This spring, St. Vrain received an additional $190,000 Early Milestones Early Childhood Workforce Innovation Grant to expand the program to include a four-year bachelor’s degree pathway for both high school students and adult paraprofessionals at the University of Colorado Denver. The expanded program will include post-secondary work, formal apprenticeship opportunities, and a year of student-teaching.

“Through P-TEACH, we are giving high school students a competitive advantage as they enter the workforce, advance the mission of public education, and serve the students and families in the state of Colorado,” said Lauer. “We are excited to continue to grow the program and especially excited about the success of this year’s graduating class.”

Congratulations to the P-TEACH Class of 2020 —

  • Baylie Anderson, Olde Columbine High School — Oklahoma Baptist University, Elementary Education
  • Aneth Baez Rios, Olde Columbine High School — Front Range Community College/ University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Deejha Blash-Lopez, Longmont High School — University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Deborah Chou, Longmont High School — Baylor University, Elementary Education
  • Ali Conser, Silver Creek High School — University of Colorado Boulder, Education
  • Grace Cunningham, Erie High School — Front Range Community College/ University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Cody Davis, Silver Creek High School — University of Northern Colorado, Education
  • Aleah DiZeraga, Skyline High School — University of Colorado Denver, Education  
  • Rebecca Freeman, APEX Homeschool Program — Brigham Young University–Idaho, Education
  • Evelyn Garcia, Skyline High School — University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Hugh Glasser, Skyline High School — Colorado State University, Education
  • AnneJeanette Gonzales, Skyline High School — Metropolitan State University, Special Education
  • William (Moshe) Greer, Skyline High School — Israeli Military, Education & Social Work
  • Tess Greenwald, Longmont High School — Emerson College, Theatre Education
  • Claire Haines, Silver Creek High School — Mesa State/CU Denver, Education
  • Morgan Himler, Erie High School — Front Range Community College/ University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Katherine Howlett, Frederick High School — University of Northern Colorado, Education
  • Saul Maldonado, Longmont High School — Front Range Community College/ University of Colorado Denver, Education/Secondary
  • Jesed Martinez, Longmont High School — Front Range Community College/ University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Anthony Mendoza, Longmont High School  — Colorado State University, Education/Technology
  • Kalyia Nevarez, Longmont High School — University of Colorado Denver, Early Childhood Education
  • Lilia Orvis, Silver Creek High School — Sacramento State, Special Education & Public Policy
  • Ashley Rojas Carbajal, Frederick High School — University of Colorado Denver,  Education
  • Marisol Sanchez, Longmont High School  — University of Colorado Denver, Education
  • Analise Schultz, Silver Creek High School — Idaho State University, Education
  • Alejandra Sifuentes, Longmont High School — University of Northern Colorado, Early Childhood Education
  • Caden Silva, Skyline High School — Metropolitan State University, Elementary Education
  • Katherine Von der Nuell, Longmont High School — University of Colorado Boulder, Education
  • Regina Zeas, Silver Creek High School — Sacramento State, Education

Nutrition Services Summer Meal Distribution Program

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St. Vrain Valley Schools Nutrition Services Department will continue the curbside meal program throughout the month of June from Monday-Thursday.

Summer meal distribution will continue as it has in years past with additional social distancing measures in place to ensure public safety. Drive-through meal service will provide breakfast and lunch Monday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Double meals will be handed out on Thursdays.

Sites include:

  • Timberline PK-8
  • Centennial Elementary
  • Thunder Valley K-8
  • Northridge Elementary
  • Sunset Middle School
  • Mead Middle School
  • Eagle Crest Elementary
  • Erie Elementary

Skyline High School Celebrates First Cohort of P-TECH Graduates

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High school graduation is considered one of life’s great achievements, but for 33 members of the Skyline High School Class of 2020, this milestone means more than just receiving a high school diploma. These students make up the first graduating cohort class of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program, not only in St. Vrain Valley Schools, but in the entire State of Colorado.

P-TECH is a partnership between K-12 school districts, community colleges, and industry that brings together rigorous and hands-on elements of high school, college, and the professional world all in one. At Skyline, students enroll in ninth grade and complete the program in four to six years. While enrolled in the program, they receive dual credit from St. Vrain Valley Schools and Front Range Community College, and work towards earning their Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems.

Of the 33 P-TECH students graduating from Skyline this May, 15 will also earn their associate degree – 13 of whom are first generation college graduates. Seven other students will work to complete their associate degree by the end of the summer, while the remaining students complete their degree within the next one to two years. Skyline’s Falcon Tech as a whole is composed of 70 percent first generation college students.

Along with college courses, the P-TECH program includes significant internship and mentorship opportunities through IBM, providing students a head start on their career after completing the program. “My internship taught me to be more confident working in a professional environment, and to be part of a team to learn to collaborate, and to solve real problems,” shared Keyri Andrade, Falcon Tech senior. “From these experiences I learned so much about myself; I accomplished many things that I thought I was not capable of doing. With the support of mentors and teachers, I have gained invaluable skills which have helped me to be a more confident and successful student.”

Like all other St. Vrain Valley School students, P-TECH students must complete 24.5 high school credits. In addition, students must complete 60 hours of college credit for the Associates of Applied Science degree from Front Range Community College in one of the following pathways – Computer Information Systems, Programming or Web Development. All Falcon Tech students must also complete a paid internship with IBM.

“We learned how to create a scope and sequence that includes high school courses and college courses at the same time that students can be successful in, and this has evolved over the course of the last 4 years,” shared Heidi Ringer, principal of Skyline High School. “We also learned that students who take multiple college courses in high school need a lot of support, so with this first cohort, all of our support structures were created – both academically and social-emotional.”

Students enrolled in the Falcon Tech program at Skyline have a high level understanding and proficiency in the technical aspects of Computer Information Systems as well as meeting industry standards for the workplace learning skills – skills such as collaboration, communication, analytical thinking, time management, motivation, leadership, responsibility and curiosity, and every student must demonstrate proficiency in each area.

These students are the “Trailblazers,” the first to go through this new, innovative, and rigorous program. Skyline’s Falcon Tech program pioneered this model in St. Vrain Valley Schools and paved the way for other P-TECH programs across the district. The 2019-2020 school year became Frederick High School’s inaugural year of their P-TECH program with the focus on biochemistry from Aims Community College.

“These students have taught us all what it means to truly have grit, to persevere no matter the difficulties, and to never give up,” stated Ringer. “This first graduating class of P-TECH students is the epitome of fortitude, resilience and strength.”

The legacy of these students shows an entire community that when all students are given the appropriate support, they can succeed, and set themselves up for an incredible successful future. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Meet Some of St. Vrain’s Outstanding 2020 Grads

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2020 Graduates are Taking the World by #StVrainStorm

Outstanding Graduates

Meet just a few of the appoximately 2,000 students who will receive their St. Vrain Valley Schools diploma this week. Congratulations to all students in the Class of 2020!

Erie High School

Erie HS

LBONA HAILE
Biochemistry, University of Colorado Boulder

What advice would you give to students entering high school next year?
I would tell students entering high school next year to manage their time well throughout highschool. Good time management skills do a lot for your academic success and your own well-being.

Frederick High School

FHS

Aria Bragalone
Business/Media Marketing

Why should a student want to attend your high school?
Frederick High School has a small-town feel, but the opportunities are endless. We have so many options for different classes and clubs, so students can focus on exactly what they’re interested in. Our teachers and staff are passionate, and the passion is contagious among the students that they teach and mentor.

Longmont High School

LHS

Emmelia Ashton
Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

What makes your high school unique?
Longmont High School has over 100 years of tradition and a strong Alumni network. This is one of the many reasons that makes attending this school so amazing. The community is so strong, and there are always so many people willing to support you in any way that you need. The strong tradition is amazing because it gives you so many fun opportunities to get involved in the community, and it is so fun to be part of such a rich history.

Lyons High School

Lyons MS

Nicholas Boggess
Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder

How has your school’s focus program prepared you for postsecondary success?
Programs that are based in school but also have an extra-curricular focus – things like Yearbook, Science and Leadership, or Jazz Band – have provided a doorway to my success outside of high school.

Mead High School

MHS

Payton Parker
Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Colorado State University 

What makes your high school unique?
Something unique about my high school is the assortment of AP and higher level learning courses as well as the aid that students can get from other members of the school whether it be from counselor, teachers, or peers. If you are struggling with some course, it doesn’t matter what, there are so many resources that you can tap into to get help. And with such a variety of classes you can explore many different courses and see what really sparks your interest, perhaps even for a future career.

Niwot High School

NHS

Nicholas Valin
Economics/Political Science, Georgetown University

Why should a student want to attend your high school?
Niwot High School has great academics with the IB program, great sports teams that win championships, and a wonderful community. A student that chooses to attend Niwot would find themselves among peers that are friendly, outgoing, and hardworking and they would certainly have a place here.

Olde Columbine High School

OCHS

Alexia Gisel Alvarado Mejia
Nursing, University of Colorado Boulder

Why should a student want to attend your high school?
Olde Columbine is the community that supported me in my dreams and made me who I am today. Olde Columbine gave me opportunities like being part of a published article, access to Career Development Center, and the opportunity to serve on the district student advisory committee. I will forever be an Olde Columbine Eagle! 

Silver Creek High School

SCHS

Katie Lam
Sociology with a double-minor in Film and Asian American Studies, New York University

What advice would you give to students entering high school next year?
Try something new and take risks. I was very reluctant to try speech and debate but turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. Even though it may be a little scary, I promise that most of the time it will be rewarding.

Skyline High School

SHS

Román Garcia Martinez
Politics and Sociology with a Minor in French Studies, University of San Francisco 

How has your school’s focus program prepared you for postsecondary success?
I completed the STEM program at Skyline High School and the challenging nature of the program has prepared me for postsecondary success. I participated in many hands-on experiments and projects, which built my confidence. The STEM program also pushed me to take advanced math courses that I didn’t think I could find success in but did. I also participated in Robotics, which is something I would never have done had I not been in the STEM program. Robotics further developed my public speaking skills and offered what I think is the greatest skill needed for postsecondary success – collaboration with people I don’t know.

St. Vrain Online Global Academy

SVOGA

Emily Lehman
Business Administration, University of Northern Colorado

What makes your high school unique?
Online high school isn’t considered the traditional high school education path, so that right there naturally makes it stand out. I think it’s the level of connection you’re able to form with your teachers and the staff at SVOGA that really sets my high school apart from the others.

APEX Homeschool Program

APEX

Ethan Vaughan
Philosophy, University of Saint Thomas Houston What advice would you give to students entering high school next year?If you push yourself and desire to succeed, you will. The mind is the most powerful weapon at your disposal, use it, and don’t slack off. Fight these next few years, so that the future you will thank you. 

Prairie Ridge administrator selected as Colorado’s 2020 Principal of the Year

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The Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) and Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals (CAESP) are proud to announce Jill Lliteras as the 2020 Colorado Principal of the Year for Elementary Schools.

“CASE is so excited to honor the accomplishments and highlight the successes of our Distinguished Principal because we all understand the profound impact a school principal has on their school,” said CASE Executive Director Bret Miles. “Jill has a proven track record of school improvement and has an established reputation as a leader among leaders, impacting her colleagues within her district and throughout CASE. We are so excited to hold up Jill as a shining example of school leadership.”

Lliteras has served as a principal for more than ten years and is currently with Prairie Ridge Elementary School in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Her leadership has been instrumental in improving standards, not just at Prairie Ridge, but at every stop she has made along the way. Those improvements are made possible through her approach to leading her team.

“I know and believe that as a leader, the easiest and most effective tool is to listen more than talk,” Lliteras said. “Part of being a great listener is being visible within the school and community. In order to ‘Lead from the Heart’, you first must get to know, at a personal level, your stakeholders.”

Lliteras spends more than half of her time out of her office interacting with staff and students. This allows her to keep a pulse on the needs of the climate and culture of Prairie Ridge. She also makes a point to be inside the classrooms, supporting instruction and learning the needs of her students.

Knowing that it takes more than just school administrators to meet those student needs, Lliteras has enlisted the help of churches, foundations and businesses in the communities she has been a part of to ensure academic success for the young learners. Within the Prairie Ridge community, she has established monthly Community Nights, sporting themes such as Robotics, LEGOs, Astronomy, Valentine’s Dance and more. This allows for shared learning experiences that work to develop partnerships with students’ parents.

Lliteras also aims to adapt the type of learning her students receive to what is relevant today.

“In today’s ever-changing world, it is critical schools have a clear vision and mission aligned with the 21 st Century learner and the structures in place promoting intellectual standards for all students, ensuring learners interests and passions are highlighted,” said Lliteras. “Leaders and teachers need to be clear on WHAT they need to teach, HOW they need to instruct, HOW they will assess, and WHAT they will do if the learner doesn’t get it, or already has it.”

This approach is one of the many reasons St. Vrain Valley School District’s Deputy Superintendent Jackie Kapushion nominated Lliteras for this honor.

“Jill is extremely collaborative in her approach with her staff and her colleagues. She plans and leads innovative and engaging PreK-12 professional development for the schools in her feeder to promote educational alignment for students,” Kapushion said. “Moreover, she is able to think critically about issues in the field and present several solutions to any problem.”

Lliteras was selected for this honor by her peers through a rigorous and competitive process facilitated by CAESP, a department of CASE and affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).

“This award is not about me; it illustrates the incredible work and dedication of principals and teachers across Colorado,” Lliteras said. “I have been so lucky to serve three schools over the last thirteen years: Fulton, Fletcher and Prairie Ridge. Each of the educators I have worked with has taught me something and helped me grow as a leader. It is such a privilege to represent our state as this year’s NDP and I’m honored to be part of such an outstanding group of education administrators.”

SVVSD School Nurse, Marianne Martinez, receives the 2020 Sure Shot (Regional) Award

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Ms. Marianne was recently awarded the Regional “Sure Shot” award by the Immunize Colorado State Immunization Coalition for her leadership, collaboration, and advocacy in the field of immunizations. 

As an immunization champion, Ms. Marianne has established collaborative relationships with educators, parents, and medical providers, and has had the opportunity to share her knowledge around the importance of vaccination. Her commitment, and enthusiasm has increased the immunization rates in our district dramatically, and improved the health of our community as a whole.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Marianne Martinez for this outstanding recognition, and accomplishment which truly reflects the vision and values of St. Vrain Valley Schools. 

2020 Sure Shot regional

Join us in celebrating our teachers

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and we are inviting our communtiy to join us celebrating the many outstanding educators across our community. 

Write a letter, record a video message, or share messages of appreciation

Share appreciation through a letter or video message, and post it on social media using the hashtags #StVrainStorm and #ThankATeacher. You can also share them with your school or the district and we will post them throughout the week on our Twitter channel and in district publications.

Click here to upload and share your photos and videos for teacher appreciation week >>

Chalk messages of thanks to your teachers

Take a little inspiration from last year’s graduates and chalk messages of appreciation to your teachers on your sidewalk and driveway. Let’s fill our neighborhoods with messages of appreciation for our teachers and our schools. Be sure to share your photos with the St. Vrain community by uploading them through our form or tagging them on social media with #StVrainStorm and #ThankATeacher.

St. Vrain Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 16th Straight Year

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The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded St. Vrain Valley Schools the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended 2019.

“The COE’s mission is to promote and recognize excellence in financial reporting, specifically through a district’s CAFR,” ASBO International Executive Director David Lewis says. “The CAFR informs stakeholders about the financial and economic state of the district, making it an important communications tool for building trust and engaging with the school community.”

By participating in the COE program, school districts demonstrate their commitment to financial transparency. Applicants submit their CAFR for review by a team of financial professionals, who provide feedback to improve future documents. If the CAFR meets the requirements of the program, the document may receive the Certificate of Excellence. A district’s participation in the COE program can facilitate bond rating and continuing bond disclosure processes.

This is the 16th straight year that St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized with this honor.

St. Vrain Valley Schools