12-16-25
Dear Dragon Families,
As we enter our last week before winter break, our school is truly buzzing with excitement. We’ve enjoyed so many wonderful winter festivities here at Sanborn—our musical concerts have been absolutely amazing! A huge thank-you to Mrs. Sky for her incredible work with our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. The beautiful winter decorations throughout the building remind us daily that this month is truly “SNOW Much Fun!” I hope you all have a joyful, restful winter break, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!
Sincerely,
Lori Peeples
Principal
We want to share a staffing update with our Sanborn families. Mrs. Hefferon will be leaving Sanborn after December 19th for personal and family reasons. She will be greatly missed, and we are deeply grateful for all she has contributed to our school community—she has truly been an asset to our students, staff, and families. At the same time, we are happy to welcome Mrs. Amy Kimerer as our new first-grade teacher. We are excited for her to join our Dragon Team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our community.
SANBORN STUDENT COUNCIL IS LEADING OUR FOOD DRIVE!!
LET’S SEE WHICH GRADE COLLECTS THE MOST!!
TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, 12-17-25 IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE!!!
SANBORN MITTEN AND SOCK TREE
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK!!!
SOARING DRAGON SINGERS CONCERT
DRAGON DASH PRIZES ARE SCHEDULED TO GO HOME ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH!!
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR JANUARY
WINTER BREAK
DECEMBER 22ND-JANUARY 1ST–NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 2ND–COMP DAY –NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 5TH–WORKDAY–NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
JANUARY 6TH–SEE YOU BACK AT SANBORN!!!!!
NO LATE LATE START IN JANUARY!!!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT PASS (Parent Association of Sanborn Students) Meeting. YOUR VOICE MATTERS and we love new ideas and input. Come and connect with other parents, hear about upcoming events and learn how we can work together to support our students and staff!!! We hope to see you there!!
Wednesday, 1-7-26
Sanborn Library
6:30-7:30PM
(Welcome to *Dragon Drops*—your quick dose of helpful tips and info to support you and your child throughout the school year. In each newsletter, this section will offer little drops of advice, ideas, and reminders to help guide your family on the path to success, one step at a time!)
Keeping Learning Alive During Break
Winter break is a wonderful time for rest and family fun, but you can also sneak in learning through enjoyable activities. Try cooking together to practice math and reading skills, play educational games, or explore local museums and libraries. A little learning during the break helps prevent the “winter slide” and keeps kids curious and engaged.
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A SANBORN LEADERSHIP REP!!
Leadership St. Vrain is a program designed to give parents and community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of district operations and exchange ideas. If you want to learn more about our school district, meet a wide variety of district officials, share information with your school community and get to know engaged parents from schools across the district, we hope you consider applying for Leadership St. Vrain. It’s a serious commitment of time, but we believe it’s an invaluable learning opportunity.
All Leadership St. Vrain meetings will be held in-person at a different location each month.
Meetings will run from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on the dates and locations listed below:
Friday, January 9: Legislative Priorities and Advocacy
Location: Skyline High School
Friday, February 6: The Success of All Students: Special Education & Student Services
Location: Erie High School
Friday, March 6: Student Safety and Engagement
Location: Mead High School
Friday, April 10: Operational Excellence
Location: Niwot High School
Friday, May 8: The St. Vrain Advantage
Location: Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
Please click the link if you would like to serve as Sanborn’s Representative:
100 Mile Club is a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in physical activity which will help them better focus on their learning, and develop an appreciation for running. Registration and payment is all online. Please click HERE to register and pay for 100 Mile Club. The registration fee for 100 Mile Club is $25 per runner. Students can sign up for 100MC at any time during the school year. Practice dates are on our school calendar.
BE READY FOR SANBORN SPIRIT DAYS!!! Please visit our the Sanborn Spirit Store by going to: https://www.nocooutfitters.com/sanborn-dragons-1
We are registering for all grades!!
Please visit the SVVSD enrollment webpage for more information or contact our Registrar, Sarah Adams, [email protected] (303)772-3838.
Please click HERE for the school lunch menus!!
11/10-12/17 Food Drive–details above
12/1-12/19 Mitten & Sock Tree Collection–details above
12/17/25 Sanborn Dragon Singers Concert 5:00PM
12/22-1/1 Winter Break
1/2 & 1/5 NO SCHOOL–SEE YOU ON JANUARY 6TH!!
NO LATE START IN JANUARY
1/7/26 JANUARY PASS MEETING 6:30 PM
1/19/26 No School–Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Recent Updates
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Sanborn Elementary Celebrates 40 Years of Learning and Community
Sanborn Elementary School marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration that brought the entire school community together to honor the past. Students and staff gathered in the gymnasium for a special assembly led by Principal Lori Peeples, who shared highlights from each decade since the school’s opening in 1985. From pop culture trends to historical […]
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