Principal Notes
Hello Alpine Families,
As the new school year approaches, we are thrilled to welcome you and your children back to Alpine Elementary. We are excited to embark on another year of learning, growth, and community building together.
We would like to extend a special invitation to our Back to School Night on Monday, August 12. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet our dedicated administration and staff, who will be sharing important updates about our school. You will also learn about the fantastic programming we have in place to ensure a rich and supportive educational experience for your children. Most importantly, you and your children will have an opportunity to meet their classroom teachers, specials teachers, and interventionists who will be so important to their lives this school year.
Additionally, our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will be on hand to provide information on how you can get involved and support our school. The PTO plays a crucial role in fostering a strong sense of community and enhancing the educational environment at Alpine Elementary.
Don’t forget to bring some money to enjoy delicious ice cream from the Sweet Cow Moomobile! It’s a fun way to treat the whole family and kick off the school year on a sweet note.
We want all our Alpine students and families to feel welcome and included in our vibrant community. Your presence at Back to School Night will help set a positive tone for the year ahead.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you on August 12 and to an incredible school year together.
Gratefully,
Amber Marsolek EdD – Principal
Jennifer Dalby EdD – Dean of Students
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 12: Back to School Night 5:00pm-6:30pm
Monday, August 12: Kindergarten Orientation 9:00am-11:00am
Monday, August 12: Kindergarten Assessments 12:30pm-3:00pm
Tuesday, August 13: First Day of School for 1st-5th Grade 8:45am-3:30pm
Tuesday, August 13: Kindergarten Assessments 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday, August 15: First Day of School for Kindergarten 8:45am-3:30
Monday, August 19: First Day of School for Preschool – AM Session 8:55am-11:30am & PM Session 12:55pm-3:30pm
Tuesday, August 20: Alpine PTO Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, August 27: Alpine PTO Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, August 28: Hearing and Vision Testing 9:00am-3:00pm
Alpine Office
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited you are here!
The front office is open from 7:45am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Walking in to Alpine you will notice a new face in the office. Melissa Meehan is our new attendance clerk. Ms. Yolanda retired after supporting Alpine for 18 years. She will be missed! We wish her all the best in her retirement.
Our office team members are Melissa Meehan- Attendance Clerk, Lynn Varela- Secretary, Betsy Van Dyke -Health Clerk, and Becky Gromala – Community Schools.
We are here to support you and your students and are looking forward to a great year at Alpine.
Meet Alpine Staff
The following staff members are thrilled to welcome you and your children to Alpine Elementary for the 24-25 school year.
Preschool – Debi Boruff, Kathy Willyard, Nancy Johnson, Peggy Samide & Elia Silva
Kindergarten – Kim Bush, Kayla Rezac, Brooke Baker, Maria Hernandez, Driel Andersen & Larissa Prieto
First Grade– Hannah Anderson, Alondra Gutierrez & Lori Lopez
Second Grade – Cindy Anderson, Kate Bustillos & Daisy Wence
Third Grade – Michelle Drangeid, Jennifer Pollock & Amanda Richmond
Fourth Grade – Danny Currie & Julie Daley
Fifth Grade – Kerri Burks & Angie Saunders
Single Subject Teachers– Katie Appel- Music, Danica Farley – Media Clerk, Bob Roy, – Spanish/IB Coordinator, Jennifer Tatham – PE & Josh Wise -Art
Interventionists– Becky Ramsay -Counselor, Sarah Rauker, -ELL, Allison Fitzgerald – ELL & Becky Knapp – Literacy
Special Education Team– Leslie Cortez-Resource Teacher, Matthew Richardson-Resource Teacher, Diana Peters – Affective Needs Teacher, Carrie Crespo – Speech Language Pathologist, Robin Kohn – Psychologist, Mia McCloy – Occupational Therapist, Deb Bonner – Para, Amanda Tate – Para, Melissa Nichols – BASE Para, Jennifer Nusbaum – BASE Para & Jordan Thomas – BASE Para
Community Schools– Becky Gromala, Nevaeh Sisneros, Elva Quinones, Lexi Van Dyke & Socorro Blancarte
PTO News
Register for 2024-2025 Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.
Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Sunrise Stampede
There’s still time to register for St. Vrain Education Foundation’s Sunrise Stampede 5K to be held on Saturday, August 10. The event supports special education and mental health teacher innovation grants benefitting students in St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Kindergarten Transition Days
Kindergarten parents, if you have not yet signed up for an assessment time for our Kindergarten Transition Days, please call Alpine’s front office for details, 720-652-8140.
We look forward to Kindergarten Orientation and welcoming you and your students to Alpine.
Kindergarten class lists have not yet been created, but will be published after Kindergarten Transition Days to develop balanced classrooms.
Community Schools K-5 Registration for 2024-2025
Community Schools K-5 Registration for 2024-2025 Now open
Community Schools offers dynamic extended learning day opportunities for children in grades K-5. Students are provided with a nurturing environment before- and after-school that fosters academic achievement, community, social-emotional growth, and creativity. Availability is limited and interested families are encouraged to register early and select their anticipated days of care immediately.
Learn More About the Registration Process
Alpine Store
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