Thanksgiving Break
Wishing all our families a wonderful Thanksgiving break! We hope your week is filled with plenty of rest, yummy food, and time with the people you love. Enjoy the downtime, recharge, and come back in December ready for more learning, laughter, and fun together!
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Join us for our Annual Holiday Food Drive benefiting the Erie Community Food Bank!
We welcome any non-perishable, unexpired items, but to best meet current food bank needs, please consider donating items based on your child’s grade level:
Preschool – pancake mix, canned pasta (like SpaghettiOs & Ravioli), refried beans
Kindergarten – canned tunas, canned chicken, cereal (other than Cherrios)
1st grade – muffin mixes, breakfast bars, granola bars, canned fruit
2nd grade – boxed crackers, syrup, oatmeal (both old fashioned & packets)
3rd grade – small sugar bags, small flour bags, cooking oil
4th grade – canned chili, canned beef stew, peanut butter, jelly
5th grade – marinara sauce, flavored rice, potato and pasta side (such as Pasta Roni)
To ease congestion, we request food drop-off and singing by last name:
A-G arrive at 5:30; sing at 5:45
H-Q arrive at 6:00; sing at 6:15
R-Z arrive at 6:30; sing at 6:45
Additional items needed for the event: Cookies (store bought only) & hot chocolate (canisters)–sign up in Konstella!
2026-2027 Preschool registration
Registration for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ 2026-27 preschool programs begin Dec. 9, 2025. Families can choose from high-quality, five-day programs, including half-day and select full-day options at schools across St. Vrain. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application is included in St. Vrain’s form, and families are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of placement at their preferred school.
2026-2027 Preschool Program Locations
2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information
Learn More About Preschool Programming
Lifetouch
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student’s student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
Staff Wellness Cart from SHAC
🛒 Staff Wellness “Paws”itivity Cart Has Launched!
Black Rock’s SHAC is proud to announce the launch of our Staff Wellness “Paws”itivity Cart, an initiative designed to uplift and celebrate our incredible staff all year long! Thanks to generous funding from the Erie Economic Development Council and a grant written by PLAY Education, our first delivery rolled out this week. Staff members got a brightly designed bag decorated by our very own Rock Pile kiddos that included:
- 🥨 One snack item
- 🧘 One self-care item
- 🧑🏫 One classroom item
This joyful effort supports a thriving school culture and creates meaningful opportunities for students to connect with caring adults. We’re planning two more deliveries in December and exploring fun incentives like $5 gift card drawings for participating staff.
🎁 Want to help?
We’re currently seeking donations to restock the cart for December. You can contribute via:
- Venmo: @milliken_s (x6205) or @PLAYEducation
- Contact Shannon Milliken (Black Rock Parent and SHAC Co-Lead) to discuss other support opportunities ([email protected])
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to staff wellness. We can’t wait to see this cart grow with your help!
In good health,
SHAC Team
Birthday’s at Black Rock
BIRTHDAYS – In lieu of parties, birthdays will be celebrated at Black Rock Elementary with birthday buttons. On the day of their birthday (or weekday closest to it if it falls on a weekend), a student will be recognized on the morning announcements and they will receive a birthday button to wear during the day.
This allows the school community to recognize and celebrate this special day with each student. If a child’s a birthday is during the summer months, parents may choose a “half birthday” or we will recognize summer birthdays in May. In support of our St. Vrain School Wellness Policy (Procedure 741-ADF), families are not
permitted to bring in classroom birthday treats (ie. cupcakes, cookies, pizzas, etc.).
(Invitations to private parties are not to be distributed at school, unless all members of the student’s class are invited.)
After School Playground Use
Playground Reminder
We love seeing families enjoy our playground after school! Please remember that students must be supervised by a parent or guardian and that all school rules still apply when using the equipment. The playground is open for family use until 3:42 p.m. At that time, we kindly ask families to head home so our after-school program, Rock Pile, can make use of the space. Thank you for helping us keep our playground safe and fun for everyone!
SVVSD Cell Phone & Smart Watch Policy
RESPONSIBLE USE OF CELL PHONES AND PERSONAL DEVICES
EXPECTATIONS
● Phones must remain off or on silent mode during school hours unless specifically allowed by a teacher for instructional purposes.
● Phones must be kept out of sight during class time (e.g., in backpacks or lockers), unless given permission by a teacher.
● No photography, video, or audio recording is allowed during the school day without explicit permission from a teacher or administrator.
● Texting, calling, or using social media is not allowed during class time.
● Smartwatches and other wearable devices are subject to the same rules as phones. We ask that they be put on school mode.
CONSEQUENCES
● First offense: Verbal reminder of the expectation and communication to a parent/guardian.
● Second offense: Phone is confiscated, returned at the end of the class, and communication to a parent/guardian.
● Third offense: Phone is confiscated, returned at the end of the day, and communication to a parent/guardian.
● Fourth offense: Phone is confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian.
● Further offenses: Additional disciplinary action, which may include loss of phone privileges at school for a set period of time or other consequences.
Erie Food Bank
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.
988 Colorado Mental Health Line
A new state law requires schools to share information about the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.
Save the Date for Black Rock Bash!
March 7th, 2026 | 7-11PM
Colorado National Golf Club
We are seeking volunteers to be on the planning committee. If interested, please reach out to [email protected].
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.
Want to become a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
There is a form to submit New Business and Ideas for PTO Consideration: New Business form Link.
Lunch Menus
Please use this link to see the detailed version of the lunch and breakfast offerings. LINQ Connect
Black Rock’s Upcoming Events
Nov. 24- 28 – NO SCHOOL | Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2 – Black Rock Gives Back 5-8pm
Dec.3 – Late Start | Doors open at 11:25am
Sponsors of the Week
