Dear Alpine Families,
We know getting back into the swing of things and/ or learning routines at a new school can be challenging, but our students and families are amazing. Following are some important pieces of information for having a successful school year.
- The Alpine Family Guidebook will provide you with detailed information about the school
- Alpine offers a free breakfast program to all students, beginning at 8:30 each day
- This year, school lunch will be absolutely free for all students – See more information below
- Our morning drop off routine looks like this:
- 8:30-8:55 Students needing breakfast enter through the exterior cafeteria door.
- If students are not eating in the cafeteria, we ask that they don’t arrive unaccompanied to school property until after 8:45
- 8:45-9:00 Teachers open exterior classroom doors as students arrive. Thi
- 9:00 School officially begins. Students arriving after this time should stop by the office for a tardy pass.
If at any time you have any questions or concerns or would like to talk with either of us, our doors are open. Please call the office to set up a time to meet. We are looking forward to our partnership this year.
Sincerely,
Amber Marsolek, Principal
Jennifer Dalby, Dean of Students
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, August 15: Meet your Teacher Night – 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Tuesday, August 15 : Kindergarten Orientation – 9:00am-10:30am
- Tuesday, August 15 : Kindergarten Assessments – 1:00pm-3:30pm
- Wednesday, August 16: First Day of School for 1st Grade – 5th Grade, students may arrive at 8:45am
- Wednesday, August 16: Kindergarten Assessments – 9:00am-3:20pm
- Friday, August 18: First Day of School for Kindergarten
- Monday, August 21: First Day of School for Preschool
- Tuesday, August 22: Hearing and Vision Testing
- Thursday, August 24 & Friday, August 25: Picture Day
- Tuesday, August 29: PTO Meeting – 3:30pm-5:00pm – Alpine Library
Meet Your Teacher Night
We welcome all families to join us for Meet-Your-Teacher Night, Tuesday, August 15.
- 5:30-6:15 Meet in the Gym to hear important information about Alpine, meet the school administration, and hear from Alpine’s PTO
- 6:15-7:00 Go to your child’s classroom to meet their teacher and drop off school supplies
23-24 Alpine Classroom Teachers
Preschool: Debi Boruff, Kathy Willyard
Kindergarten: Brooke Baker, Kim Bush & Kayla Hackett
First Grade: Alondra Gutierrez-Paredes, Donise Hall, Lori Lopez
Second Grade: Cindy Anderson, Kate Bustillos & Daisy Wence
Third Grade: Amanda Richmond & Jennifer Pollock
Third/Fourth Grade Literacy: Michelle Drangeid
Fourth Grade: Danny Currie & Julie Daley
Fifth Grade: Kerri Burks & Angie Saunders
Administration and Office Team
- Principal: Amber Marsolek
- Dean: Jennifer Dalby
- Secretary: Lynn Varela
- Registrar/Attendance Clerk: Yolanda Ortuno
- Health Clerk: Betsy VanDyke
- Community Schools: Becky Gromala
- Campus Supervisor: Scott Hora
Kindergarten Orientation
In addition to kindergarten assessment, we will be offering an additional Kindergarten orientation on Tuesday, August 15, 9:00am-10:30am. During half of the orientation parents will meet with kindergarten teachers, while students get a tour of the building. Then the groups will switch so that parents can attend a Q&A session with building administration while students meet all kindergarten teachers. Kindergarten teachers will also be available during Meet-Your-Teacher night on Monday Night.
Transportation
Our Transportation Department is preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2023-2024 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. The Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible.
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will receive one free breakfast and lunch each school day through Colorado Department of Education’s Healthy School Meals for All program starting this school year.
Given this change, it is still important for St. Vrain Valley Schools to gather household income information to support after school activities and nutritional programs. All families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged to fill out an application. Applications are continuously accepted and processed throughout the school year and families are invited to apply or reapply at any time. Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive benefits including fee waivers for school and preschool programming, and discounts on SAT and ACT exams and college applications, utilities and internet service, and participation in community organizations like sports and YMCA programs.
St. Vrain schools also benefit when families submit their free or reduced-price meal applications. Schools receive an increase in federal dollars for student and classroom support, school programs during and after-school, preschool programs, technology, and additional snacks and meals at no cost to all families outside of normal school hours.
The application is completely confidential and not shared with any other agency or organization. Fill out an online application today.
Picture Day
Say Cheese.. Let’s welcome Lifetouch Photography this school year as they will be at Alpine August 24th & 25th capturing students greatest smiles. Take a look and see the great products they have to offer. Promo code: EVTGSWSRM
Tech Insurance
Student iPad Insurance window for the 2023-2024 school year opens August 1st and closes on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year will need to make at least a partial payment within this window.
This insurance fee will be added for every eligible student K-12 on August 1st. 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 they pay off the previous year’s balance.
2023-2024 Student iPad Insurance: $25
Join Our Team
Have you considered applying your skills to working with children in a fast paced and rewarding environment? We are looking for someone to join Mrs. Kathy’s Class as a preschool paraeducator. Consider applying here for the position.
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