Alpine Inquirer – 8/25/23


Kindergarteners successfully finished their first full week of school.

Dear Alpine Families,

As the new school year kicks off, we are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for some incredible upcoming events and opportunities here at Alpine Elementary. Your involvement and support play a crucial role in creating a vibrant and thriving school community. We welcome you to participate, engage, and make a difference!

School Events Please join us for the first Principal Coffee Talk of the year, an opportunity for a Q&A with school administration. Our Spanish speaking community will enjoy our Cafecito, an opportunity to connect with school staff and learn about community resources. Also check out info below about FundRun.

Sharing Meals and Moments: Join Us for Breakfast or Lunch You’re always welcome to share a meal with your child in our cafeteria. After signing in at the front office, feel free to enjoy breakfast or lunch with your little one. It’s a wonderful chance to bond and experience their school day firsthand.

Volunteer Opportunities Abound! We encourage parents to actively engage in our school community. You can volunteer in your child’s classroom, lend a hand during PTO events like the FundRun, or join our School Accountability Team to contribute to important decisions. Your involvement makes a significant impact!

We’re excited about the possibilities this school year holds and the partnerships we can build together. Your support is invaluable, and we can’t wait to see you at our upcoming events. Together, let’s create a memorable and enriching experience for our students.

Gratefully,

Amber Marsolek, Principal

Jennifer Dalby, Dean of Students


Upcoming Events

Tuesday, August 29: PTO Meeting – 3:30pm-5:00pm – Alpine Library

Monday, September 4: No School

Wednesday, September 6th: Late Start – School begins at 11:25am

Friday, September 8: Principal Coffee Talk 9:00am-9:40am – Location TBD

Monday, September 11: Alpine Cafecito 5:00-6:00pm – Alpine Library

Friday, September 22: FundRun



Code of Conduct

Dear Alpine students and families,

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. 

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here. Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 720-652-8140


PTO News

  • FundRun: Register your student(s) for the FUNDRun to get their FREE 2023/2024 Alpine shirt. Login to the GetMovinFundHub.com website and use the School Identifier Code: 5f74f3a878d99.
  • Friday Fitness: As we prepare for our fantastic FundRun, let’s show our Alpine spirit by wearing our school colors red, black, gray, and white on Fridays.
  • Community Night: The first Alpine Community Night will be on Tuesday, September 5 from 4-8pm at Noodles & Co on 2255 Main Street. Noodles will donate 25% of the proceeds from all orders during that window. Note that in order for Alpine to get credit you must order in store or online (you cannot phone in your order) and you must provide the code GIVING25 at checkout. If you have time to eat at Noodles in person then you may be able to make friends with some other Alpine families. Hope to see you all there! 

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.

Learn more on how to register >>


Parent Volunteer Opportunity

The School Accountability Committee is an opportunity for parents and community members to have a voice in the continuous school improvement process. This team of volunteers meets with a teacher representative and the building principal 4-6 times per year to review school data, including climate surveys and achievement testing results.  Members of the team learn about the continuous school improvement process as well as the progress of the students at Alpine Elementary, and offer insight and feedback.  Members serve two years on a rotating basis, so 1-2 seats are open at the beginning of each school year. The School Improvement Team is an excellent way for members of the Alpine community to help us continue to achieve our very best.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in serving on the School Accountability Committee.


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.


Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts will be created for all families who do not already have an active account for the start of the school year.  If you need assistance with your account (i.e., password reset, user name), please call feel free to call the office (720-652-8140) for help.


Online Learning Resources and Instructions for Infinite Campus Parent Portal, Schoology, etc.


It is very important that you are able to access Infinite Campus for updates, report card grades and attendance, and equally important that we have correct household information.  Please log into Infinite Campus and review your summary page (contact information, emails, emergency contacts, etc.) and update your information to ensure that you receive information from Alpine and SVVSD. You can update some of your information within your parent portal account under the personal information tab or contact the office with your changes.


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.

2023-2024 Student iPad Insurance: $25



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