January 24, 2025Updated on January 24, 2025

Black Rock Weekly Newsletter

Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening soon! Please reach out to your student’s teacher if you have not yet scheduled your conference.

Half Year iPad Insurance Available

The half year insurance fee is now available. Half year insurance is being offered to current students who did not opt into insurance in Fall 2024. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Klida in the computer lab so she can inspect your iPad first to make sure it is in working condition and then the insurance charge can be added to your Infinite Campus account. Spring 2025 Insurance: $12.50.

We are thrilled to rollout the improved educator nomination process for the Celebration of Excellence (formerly Tribute to Teachers). Please encourage the parents, staff, and students at your school to nominate educators that demonstrate excellence in their roles. The nomination form will go live on January 13th, and nominations must be submitted by February 5th.

Help keep our students safe!

Please do not pull personal vehicles in the the bus loop area between 8:15 am and 4:00 pm. Students are utilizing this area during these hours. Also, please remind students to only cross in designated crosswalk areas and to stop and look both ways before crossing the street.

Cold Weather Reminders: Please send students with appropriate clothing and footwear for outdoor recesses. In the case of another delayed start, we will start indoor line up at 10:40 am to assist in moving our car line along more quickly.

SAVE THE DATE! The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is hosting a College Savings Information Night on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Parents are invited to learn more about 529 College Savings Plans, the 529 Jump program (for K-3rd grade students), and other state and federal matching programs. Representatives from a variety of financial institutes will be present to answer questions. Dinner, Spanish language interpretation, and childcare will be provided.

Join Us for Tunes, Tales & Tinkering!

February 3 | 5:15-6:45 P.M. | Innovation Center

Preschool-aged families who live in St. Vrain Valley are invited to a magical, musical evening featuring a special reading of Emilia Tries the Cello by local teacher, author, and cellist Dr. Katarina M. Pliego. Accompanied by members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, this enchanting story will come to life with a selection of short musical pieces ranging from classical to pop. During the experience, children will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments and even create their own, blending STEM principles with musical creativity. Books will be given away while supplies last, and snacks and translation services will be available.

The evening will conclude with a spectacular performance by St. Vrain’s Student Drone Performance Team.

Learn more about this exciting event.

St. Vrain Preschool Expands to Five-Day-A-Week Programs
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17.

Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.

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