Principal Notes
Hello Alpine Families,
We hope you are all well and enjoying the final days of summer. We’re counting down the days until we get to welcome your children back through the doors of Alpine Elementary for another exciting school year!
To kick things off, we’re inviting you to join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 12. This special evening is all about connection—between home and school, families and staff, and most importantly, you and your child’s learning team. You’ll have the chance to visit classrooms, say hello to teachers and staff, and get a sneak peek into what’s ahead this year.
Our amazing specials teachers and intervention team will also be on hand to introduce themselves, and you’ll get to hear from our administrative team about school-wide plans and updates. It’s a relaxed and welcoming way to start the year off right.
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.
Whether you’re returning for another great year or just beginning your Alpine journey, we can’t wait to connect with you. Your involvement helps create the supportive, inclusive community we’re so proud of.
We’ll see you soon—August 12 can’t come fast enough!
Warmly,
Amber Marsolek EdD – Principal
Jennifer Dalby EdD – Dean of Students
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 12: Kindergarten Orientation 9:00am-11:00am
Tuesday, August 12: Kindergarten Assessments 12:30pm-3:00pm
Tuesday, August 12: Back to School Night 5:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, August 13: First Day of School for 1st-5th Grade 8:45am-3:30pm
Wednesday, August 13: Kindergarten Assessments 9:00am-3:00pm
Friday, August 15: First Day of School for Kindergarten 8:45am-3:30
Monday, August 18: First Day of School for Preschool – AM Session 8:55am-11:30am & PM Session 12:55pm-3:30pm
Tuesday, August 19: Alpine PTO Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, August 20: Cal-Wood Information Meeting (5th Grade) 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 26: Alpine PTO Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm
School Hours
Kindergarten – 5th Grade: 8:45am – 3:30pm
Doors Open: 8:45am
2nd Bell: 8:55am
Tardy Bell: 9:00am -Stop by the
Preschool AM: 8:55am-11:30am
Preschool PM: 12:55pm-3:30pm
Health Office
Any health related needs regarding your child. Contact Betsy Van Dyke at [email protected]
This is a great opportunity for you to bring in any medications that need to be stored at school in case of an emergency.
Meet Alpine Staff
The following staff members are thrilled to welcome you and your children to Alpine Elementary for the 25-26 school year.
Administration – Amber Marsolek EdD – Principal & Jennifer Dalby EdD – Dean of Students, Jennifer Pollock – IB Coordinator
Office – Melissa Meehan- Attendance Clerk, Lynn Varela- Secretary, Betsy Van Dyke -Health Clerk, & Scott Hora – Campus Supervisor
Preschool – Debi Boruff- Teacher, Kathy Willyard -Teacher, Nancy Johnson -Preschool Para, Lisa Harper -Preschool Para & Elia Silva – Preschool Para
Kindergarten – Kim Bush -Teacher, Kayla Rezac -Teacher, Carrie Loos -Teacher, Maria Hernandez – Para, Driel Andersen -Para & Peggy Samide – Para
First Grade– Hannah Anderson , Alondra Gutierrez & Lori Lopez
Second Grade – Cindy Anderson, Kate Bustillos & Daisy Wence
Third Grade – Michelle Drangeid, & Nicky Stevenson, One position to be hired
Fourth Grade – Danny Currie, Julie Daley
Fifth Grade – Amanda Richmond, Angie Saunders
Single Subject Teachers– Katie Appel- Music, Danica Farley – Media Clerk, Jennifer Tatham – PE & Josh Wise -Art, Spanish – To be Hired
Interventionists– Becky Ramsay -Counselor, Sarah Rauker, -ELL, Allison Fitzgerald – ELL & Becky Knapp – Literacy
Special Education Team– Leslie Cortez-Resource Teacher, Kathy Duster -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– Larissa Prieto -Program Manager, Nevaeh Sisneros- Group Leader, Elva Quinones- Director & Socorro Blancarte- Director
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.
iPad Information
iPad Insurance
Student iPad Insurance window for the 2025-2026 school year opens August 1st and closes on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year must make at least a partial payment within this window.
Please note that any student with an unpaid balance for iPad insurance from the previous year will not be eligible to join the pool this year until their previous balance is paid in full.
To be eligible for a reduced fee, guardians must waive their rights to privacy regarding this information through Nutrition Services. Please contact Nutrition Services with any questions about eligibility for reduced fees.
Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program.
2025-2026 Student iPad Insurance: $25
iPad Updates
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.
Sunrise Stampede
There’s still time to register for St. Vrain Education Foundation’s Sunrise Stampede 5K to be held on Saturday, August 9. The event supports special education and mental health teacher innovation grants benefitting students in St. Vrain Valley Schools.
REGISTER https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Longmont/SunriseStampede5k
Register for 2025-2026 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.
Educational Benefit Form
(Free and Reduced Lunch Application)
This form MUST be filled out every year in order for funding to remain in place for our school.
Fill out an online application
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive benefits including reduced fees for iPad insurance and a fee waiver for any student material fees, other benefits are discounts on utilities and internet service, and participation in community organizations like sports and YMCA programs. Please note in order to receive these discounts please make sure that select to share your information when prompted in the application.
The application is completely confidential.
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