October 10, 2024Updated on October 10, 2024

Black Rock Weekly Newsletter

It’s time for Trunk-or-Treat presented by the BRES PTO!

Friday October 25th, 5-7pm

Black Rock Elementary PTO is excited for our upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event, and we need parent volunteers!

3 Ways to Help:

1. Sign up to host a trunk: Click here

2. Sign up to volunteer: Click here
3. Donate bags of candy to the Candy Monster in the lobby

Candy Drive to prepare for our Trunk-or-Treat event! Help us feed our Candy Monster in the school lobby by dropping off a bag of new candy or non-edible giveaways. The monster is hungry! Your donations will help us provide an amazing experience for all our Trunk-or-Treaters.

What do you think the Candy Monster’s name should be? Have your student write their name idea on a piece of paper taped to your candy donation. We will have students vote for the best name!

Dine to Donate: MOD Pizza On Tuesday, October 10th, MOD Pizza is hosting a Dine to Donate fundraiser for Black Rock, with 25% of your order going to support our school! Date: October 10th Location: MOD Pizza: 16818 Sheridan Pkwy, Suite 124, Broomfield, CO 80023 How to Support: Order online or in-store and use code MODGIVES25 Every meal counts! Thank you for supporting our amazing students and staff!

St. Vrain is Hiring: Visit Our Support Staff Job Fair – Oct. 14
St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting a Support Staff Job Fair on Monday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Main Street School, 820 Main St., Longmont. Community members are invited to explore a variety of roles in education, from paraprofessionals and custodians to transportation and clerical staff, all focused on making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with St. Vrain leaders, discuss current job openings, learn more about employee benefits, and receive assistance with submitting online applications.
Learn more about the upcoming job fair and positions available.

Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? Help us recognize the needs of students with characteristics of dyslexia by spreading the word about these upcoming learning opportunities.

Are you looking to support families of students with characteristics of dyslexia to grow their understanding of the Power of Self-Advocacy?

Join us at this workshop-style presentation on October 24th at 5:30 pm. Students who attend this event will learn how to develop a tool to support and communicate their needs.

The Power of Self-Advocacy See flyer for details.

Do you know of parents who would benefit from learning more about the needs of students with dyslexia? Invite them to this Dyslexia 101 presentation on October 30th at 5:00 pm. While parents learn together, students have an opportunity to connect with fellow students with similar learning differences and have fun!

Darts, Donuts, and Dyslexia. See flyer for details.

Does Your Erie Student Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch at School?

If so, they are eligible for Erie UpLink’s Tiger Packs program. Tiger Packs contain kid-friendly, nonperishable food items and are delivered to the students’ doorsteps once per month on the Wednesday prior to school breaks to help bridge the food gap for those kids who normally receive free breakfast and lunch at school. Parents can sign up online at:

https://www.erieuplink.org/tiger-pack-registration

*Registration must be resubmitted each school year

PTO News

You can donate free money to Black Rock every time you shop at King Soopers. Just link your Sooper Card to Black Rock through their Community Rewards.

Purchase Black Rock spirit wear here.

The PTO is putting together a voluntary directory for parent contact information. Sign up here .

There is a form to submit New Business for PTO Consideration: here