We had another wonderful week at school! Students gathered for an assembly to focus on the importance of following our school rules and showing positive behaviors each day. Buddy, our school mascot, made a special appearance to cheer everyone on and spread school spirit. Thank you for helping us make our school a safe, positive, and welcoming place for all. Wishing everyone a joyful and relaxing long holiday weekend!
Black Rock Elementary PTO Jog-A-Thon
Friday, September 12
We are just TWO WEEKS away! Help us reach our $75,000 goal to fund paraeducators for Black Rock! Sign up at https://blackrock.pledgestar.com and spread the word to your friends and family–every tax-deductible donation makes a difference! Plus, students will earn individual prizes, contribute to school-wide goals, and compete for their class to take the top prize!
Donation Progress Update: We’re $59,700 away from our goal, but we can do this together! Grab your student’s donation link and share with everyone you know or send requests directly through PledgeStar. (“Share On Social Media And Other Ways” and copy the link.) Every donation counts!
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Get ready for Good Luck Grams-$1 each!
Good Luck Grams let family and friends send encouragement while supporting the Jog-A-Thon fundraiser! Each $1 gram includes a personalized note plus a temporary tattoo.
Good Luck Gram purchase times:
- 9/4: 3:30-4:15pm
- 9/8: 3:30-4:15pm
- 9/9: 8:15-9:15am
Location: Near Front of school
Payment: Cash or Venmo
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]
Coffee with the Principal
Join Ms. Kaczar for a coffee and conversation in the school cafeteria on Wed. September 10th from 9:15 to 10:00am.
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
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
Walk your Wheels
A quick reminder to all our students and families: please walk your bikes and scooters while on school grounds to help keep everyone safe. Don’t forget to lock up your wheels at the bike racks before heading inside—we want your scooters and bikes to be right where you left them at the end of the day!
Student iPad Insurance
The initial window to purchase the Student iPad Insurance will close on Sept. 15.
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.
Breakfast at School
WHO: All Black Rock Students
WHAT: Free Breakfast
WHEN: Every school day from 8:40am to 9:00am (except late start day)
WHERE: The Cafeteria (enter through the patio doors)
Use this link to be linked to the Nutrition Services menu: Breakfast Menu
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.
Reminder: No Dogs on School property
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Join us for our First Meeting of the year and learn about all the neat and amazing things SHAC is doing for our School Community.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 4-5:30pm
Where: Black Rock library
We hope to have childcare provided but, at minimum, there will be quiet games for kids to play in the library during the meeting. Childcare is limited to school aged children.
Join us virtually using the link below.
https://meet.google.com/btd-qnsw-mmwd
Dial-in: (US) +1 252-680-0055
PIN: 749 975 445#
Dine to Donate
Do Good with Chipotle!
Chipotle Fundraiser for Black Rock Elementary School PTO
25% of event sales get donated to the cause
Thursday, September 4th | 4-8pm
14452 Orchard Pkwy Unit 300, Westminster, CO, 80023
Ordering Instructions:
Order online for pickup using code EAVW898 or show this flyer in restaurant.
For online orders to count toward this fundraiser, they must be placed for pickup only from the restaurant location of and during the hours of, the fundraiser. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify. $150 minimum event sales required to receive any donation.
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
Notes from the Black Rock PTO:
We need volunteers! Click this link to join Black Rock on Konstella, our volunteer and communications 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).
Want to become a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
Sponsors of the Week
Black Rock’s Upcoming Events
September 1 – NO SCHOOL Labor Day
September 2- SHAC meeting 4-5:30pm in the Library
September 3 – Late Start | First Bell 11:25 Tardy Bell 11:25am
September 9 – PTO Meeting | 6:30pm in the Library, childcare provided
September 12 – Jog-A-Thon |
