Dear Black Rock Families,
Welcome to another exciting school year at Black Rock Elementary! I am truly grateful for the trust, support, and partnership you bring to our school community. Your dedication to your children’s education and your active involvement make Black Rock such a special place for learning and growth. Together, we will continue to create a caring, collaborative, and innovative environment where every child can thrive. Thank you for all you do to make our school a place where students feel inspired, valued, and ready to achieve great things.
Warm regards,
Sharla Kaczar, Principal
Free Meals for All Students — Plus Extra Benefits for Your Family!
Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day during the 2025–2026 school year regardless of a student’s free or reduced eligibility.
But did you know that completing the Education Benefits Form can unlock even more support for your family and school community? A new form must be submitted each year to qualify for these additional benefits:
✨ Extra Perks for Families Who Apply and Qualify Include:
- Increased funding for your school to support classrooms and programs
- Reduced fees for iPad insurance, athletics and activity participation, course materials, eCredit recovery, and much more!
- Access to Summer EBT benefits – grocery funds for summer months
- Discounts on select local utility services
Apply today! Please contact Nutrition Services at [email protected] or 303-702-8409 for more information.
Black Rock Elementary PTO Jog-A-Thon
Black Rock Elementary Jog-A-Thon is Friday September 12th–help us reach our goal of $75,000!
Register now using this link: blackrock.pledgestar.com
This year, we’re bringing back your favorites and adding some new surprises to the mix:
- Prizes
- Obstacles
- Fun Runs
- Bingo
- Coffee Truck
- Good Luck Grams
- & More!
The Jog-a-Thon is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a chance for our entire Black Rock community to come together, celebrate school spirit, and make a lasting impact. Let’s rally together, hit our goal, and make this our most unforgettable Jog-a-Thon yet! We’ll be sharing the schedule very soon!
Need help getting registered? Click here for instructions.
Questions? Want to volunteer? Email us at [email protected] or sign up to volunteer in the Konstella app.
Dine to Donate
Join us for Restaurant Night at Blake’s Taphouse! Dine to Donate on Thursday, August 21st from 5-8pm.
Be sure to mention Black Rock when you order (dine-in or takeout) and a portion of your purchase will support our PTO. Thank you, Blake’s!
Take the First Step Toward College Savings with 529 Jump!
We are thrilled to share that all St. Vrain Valley students in preschool through 5th grade are eligible for a $50 scholarship through the 529 Jump program! This St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation program, in partnership with the City of Longmont, is designed to help families start saving for future college expenses through a 529 College Savings Account.
By participating in the 529 Jump program, you can take advantage of compound interest and reduce the need for costly student loans. To get started, simply open a qualified 529 account at www.collegeinvest.org, then visit www.529jump.org to request your $50 scholarship. No deposit is required!
For more information, visit www.529jump.org or contact us at [email protected].
Start saving today for a bright future!
Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.
Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Erie Uplink Tiger Packs Registration
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 are confidential, need-based, and available only to students residing in Erie, Colorado or attending an Erie partner school (Erie High School Feeder School).
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 using this link: Erie Uplink Tiger Packs
100 Mile Club Registration
Season: September 2 , 2025 to May 1, 2026
Practice Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Practice Time: 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.*
Cost: $25/year
Online Registration: Click here to register
* Parent supervision is only required for children PK and younger.
This drop-in style club allows students and families to run, walk or skip their way around the building in a n attempt to finish 100 miles by the end of the year. Incentives are earned along the way for completing 25, 50 and 75 miles to help keep kids motivated. Need more information, please contact Mrs. Fadenrecht [email protected]
Student iPad Insurance
This insurance fee will be added for every eligible K-12 student 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 their previous balance is paid in full.
2025-2026 LTP Student iPad Insurance: $25
The iPad insurance fee will be waived for homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento and reduced for students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch. To be eligible for a reduced fee, guardians must waive their rights to privacy regarding this information through Nutrition Services. Please contact Nutrition Services with any questions about eligibility for reduced fees.
Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program.
Gifted & Talented Referral Window
Hello families! With the start of the new school year, the referral window for Gifted and Talented is now open! It will be open through September. If you think your child might qualify for this program, please click the link below and fill out the referral. This will get your student on my focus list. Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any further questions.
Here is the link to use: https://www.svvsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Referral-for-Gifted-Services.pdf
Thank you,
Megan Hawkins
World Language and Gifted and Talented Teacher
School Calendar
Wondering when the next school spirit day is? Curious about upcoming concerts, field trips, or special events? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Just click on the calendar link and stay in the know all year long. It’s your one-stop shop for all school activities. Because let’s be real—nobody wants to be the one who shows up in regular clothes on pajama day!
Lunch Menus
Please use this link to see the detailed version of the lunch and breakfast offerings. LINQ Connect
A note from the Black Rock PTO:
We need volunteers!
Download the Konstella app or email [email protected].
Konstella Users: Even if you’ve joined before, the app resets each year, so please log in, and update your child’s teacher in the settings area (you do not need to make a new account). If you’re new to Konstella, please see the handout in Thursday Folders with instructions and the access code.
Want to become a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
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 click this link.
The PTO is putting together a voluntary directory for parent contact information. Sign up here using this link.
Sign up for the Volunteer Email list, click this link.
There is a form to submit New Business for PTO Consideration: New Business form Link.
Black Rock’s Upcoming Events
August 18: PK first day of school
August 20: Kindergarten Back to School Night/Meet the Teacher 4-5 pm
August 21 – Restaurant Night at Blake’s Taphouse | 5-8pm
September 2- SHAC meeting 4-5:30pm in the Library
September 9 – PTO Meeting | 6:30pm in the Library, childcare provided
September 12 – Jog-A-Thon | Schedule released soon
