In this month’s issue of the Family Connections Newsletter, we share tips on taking fantastic photos with an iPad, information on the Longmont Public Library’s Tech Café, and questions you might ask yourself as you consider the right time for your child to get a smartphone. To sign up to receive the monthly newsletter in your email, click here!
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Apr 29, 2026
St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year
St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>
Apr 3, 2026
More Than Storytime: Stuffy Book Club at Alpine Elementary
Tucked into a cozy corner of Alpine Elementary, a group of kindergarten and first grade students gather at the end of the school day, arms full of stuffed animals and blankets in tow. The room hums with excitement as students recognize something special is about to begin. Led by third grade teacher Michelle Drangeid, the...<br><a title="More Than Storytime: Stuffy Book Club at Alpine Elementary" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/03/more-than-storytime-stuffy-book-club-at-alpine-elementary/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">More Than Storytime: Stuffy Book Club at Alpine Elementary </span>Read More</a>
Mar 25, 2026
ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool
St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the new school year. We’re excited...<br><a title="ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/11/parentsquare-our-new-district-communication-tool/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool </span>Read More</a>