April 10, 2026Updated on April 13, 2026

Black Rock Weekly Newsletter

Lost and Found

PLEASE check the lost and found for any items belonging to your child. Any unclaimed items will be donated on Wednesday, 4/15.

Unframed Student Art Show

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to its annual Art Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 14-19, featuring artwork from students of all grade levels across the district. The event is free and open to the public, with viewing hours Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will also be a special Artists’ Night Open House on Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Join us in celebrating students’ creativity through ceramics, digital art, drawing, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, and printmaking.

Learn More

Running Club Updates

Last morning practice- May 1st

Gold Medal Ceremonies- May 6th

Time	Grades
11:45-12:05	2nd and 4th
12:20-12:40	3rd and 5th
1:00-1:20	K and 1st

School Calendar

What’s Happening at School?

Our school calendar isn’t just dates—it’s where the magic lives! From spirit days to foam parties, pajama days to parent-teacher nights, you’ll find it all there. Check it out so you don’t miss a thing (because nothing’s worse than being the only one not wearing crazy socks on Crazy Sock Day). Just click on the calendar link and stay in the know all year long.

Order your yearbook today!

Grab yours here:

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=15163126

Want to help design yearbook pages? Got great pictures of the school year to share? Contact [email protected] for more information.

The Black Rock Elementary PTO is looking for more amazing parents to join our board!

If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved, helping shape school events, wanting to make a difference, or connecting with other incredible families in our community—this is your sign!

Have questions or just curious what it’s all about? Reach out anytime! We’re more than happy to meet up, chat, and share all the reasons we love being part of the PTO board.

✨ New this year✨

• You can now run with a co-chair as a TEAM for a board position—same responsibilities, just with a built-in partner to share the role.

• President, Vice President, and Treasurer positions are now open to both current and PAST board members.

Please email [email protected] for more information or an Intent To Run form by Friday, April 10th. Come to the PTO Meeting on Tuesday, April 14th for voting!

Hero Box

Our Fourth Grade Gifted and Talented students are excited to launch a meaningful service project as part of their philanthropy unit! After learning about ways to give through time, talent, and treasure, students chose through voting to support veterans by partnering with Hero Box.

Starting Monday, April 20 through Friday, May 1, we will be collecting items to send in care packages to deployed service members. Collection information will be posted in the hallway, and students will help pack the donated items during class. You can review the list HERE.

If your student is unable to donate items, they can still participate! We invite them to write a letter or note of appreciation to a deployed service member and place it in the jar by the collection box. These messages will be included in our Hero Boxes.

Our Fourth Grade students are proud to partner with Hero Box and you in this effort. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Thank you,

Ms. Hawkins

Developmental Screenings

The Early Childhood Education Department is offering free developmental screenings for children ages 2–5 on April 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Education Office in Longmont. Families will meet with early childhood specialists while children participate in fun activities that support a simple screening designed to help identify early learning needs and connect families with helpful resources. Walk-ins are welcome, though families are encouraged to sign up in advance to support planning. Sign Up Here

Ready, Set, Let’s Grow Family Resource Fair

St. Vrain’s Department of Early Childhood Education invites families to a fun-filled Family Resource Fair celebrating the Week of the Young Child. Families with young children are invited to enjoy hands-on activities, explore local programs, and connect with community resources on Thursday, April 16 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the St. Vrain Innovation Center, 33 Quail Road, Longmont. Learn More.

STEM Night

May the Force Be With You: STEM Night is Coming!

Calling all Padawans, Engineers, and Droid-builders! We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s STEM Night. Since this year’s event falls on May 4th, we are fully embracing the theme: Star Wars! Be sure to come in your favorite Star Wars Costume (please leave light sabers at home!!) This isn’t just an event to attend—it’s an event to create. We want our students to lead the way by showcasing their ingenuity and imagination.

How Can Your Student Participate?

The Student Design Guild: Students can present creative solutions to real-world problems they’ve tackled.
STEM Carnival Games: Students can design and build their very own carnival games to be played by friends and family during the event.
Come and play! You can also just show up and explore everything the Innovation Center has to offer!

We can’t wait to see the incredible “Force” of our students’ creativity on display. “May the 4th be with you!”

Blast Off into Summer Learning! 🚀

Looking for an engaging summer experience for your student? Registration is now open for the Innovation Center Super STEM Summer Camps! We offer a wide variety of hands-on camps designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

We are especially excited to announce our brand-new Space Innovation Camp, specifically designed for students in 3rd through 5th grades! Whether your child is an aspiring astronaut or a future engineer, this is an opportunity they won’t want to miss.

How to Register:

Visit our website: innovation.svvsd.org/programs/summer-programs/
See the attached flier for more details on specific dates and camp offerings.

Current 3rd & 4th Graders Signing Opportunity

Hello current 3rd & 4th Grade parents,

I am excited to share that the Rockies have invited our students to sing the national anthem at their game on Wednesday, August 19th (6:40 PM vs. the LA Dodgers)! This is a wonderful way to kick off the new school year.

We will be combining with Red Hawk Elementary for this special opportunity. After the performance, families are welcome to stay and enjoy the game together.

Please note:

Parents will be responsible for purchasing tickets for performers and any additional attendees.
Student performers will need to attend two rehearsals:
- One on 5/14 at 8:15am
- One on 8/19 at 8:15am

If your child is interested in participating, please complete the Google Form by May 1. More details will be shared as the date gets closer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Magers.

Email: [email protected]

8/19 Rockies Sign up

Best Regards,

Iris Magers 🎵

After School Sports Enrichment Class

Mondays starting April 27th and ending on May 11th

3:35pm – 4:45pm on the field

The cost is $50.00 per student

Here is the link to register…

https://stvrain.revtrak.net/WS-Redirect/?wsresource=eventDetail.html%3fid%3d1560974

Skyhawks Game On! Camp is the perfect blend of kickball, dodgeball, ultimate, capture the flag, plus more – it’s the game extravaganza your kids won’t want to miss! No need to worry about sports skills; this camp is all about having a blast with friends. It’s the perfect chance for your kiddos to burn that extra energy while creating unforgettable memories. Bring the Games On!

Lacrosse game poster for Erie vs. Lakewood on April 10 at Erie High School, starting at 6:30 PM. Ticket details included.

Notes from the Black Rock PTO:

Want to volunteer? Click this link to join Black Rock on Konstella, our volunteer and communications app, or email [email protected]. Returning Konstella Users: Please log in, and update your child’s teacher in the settings area.

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