4-8-25

Dear Families,

We’re officially in full swing with CMAS testing, and our students are showing up each day ready to do their best! Our staff and students have been working hard to prepare, and we’re proud of the focus, determination, and resilience we’re seeing. As testing continues, we encourage you to keep checking in with your student—ask how they’re feeling, offer encouragement, and remind them that their effort matters. A calm and positive evening routine, a good night’s sleep, and a healthy breakfast can go a long way in helping them feel confident and prepared each morning.

April and May are such important months as students not only take assessments but also work toward meeting their end-of-year goals. It’s a time to reflect on their growth and celebrate how far they’ve come. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership—we couldn’t do this without you!

CMAS Testing is Underway!
The CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) testing window began today! This week, 3rd–5th grade students are taking Math sessions today through Thursday, followed by English Language Arts on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. 5th grade students will then take Science sessions next Wednesday and Thursday. Please continue to encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and give their best effort each day!  These assessments provide valuable information about your child’s academic progress and help teachers tailor instruction to better support their needs. They also give families a clear picture of how students are performing compared to grade-level expectations.

iPads to Stay at School FOR ALL GRADES

Just a reminder that all student iPads will remain at school. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Sanborn’s 2024-25 Teacher of the Year – Mrs. Teresa Frye!
We are thrilled to announce that Sanborn’s Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Teresa Frye! The Celebration of Excellence (formerly Tribute to Teachers) is a special event hosted by the St. Vrain Education Foundation to honor educators who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on students, schools, and the community. Based on nominations from students, families, staff, and community members, one teacher from each school is selected for this incredible honor—and this year, we proudly celebrate Mrs. Frye!  Mrs. Frye has been an essential and deeply valued member of our Sanborn family, working with passion and dedication in our special education department. Her experience, expertise, and unwavering commitment to student growth have made her a trusted resource and a constant source of support for students, families, and staff. She builds strong relationships and works tirelessly to ensure every child feels seen, supported, and successful. We’ve always known how exceptional she is, and we’re thrilled that the greater St. Vrain community now gets to celebrate her, too.  Thank you, Mrs. Frye, for all you do—you are a true Dragon, and this honor is so well deserved!

Sanborn Yearbook Club – A Student-Led Success!
We are so proud of our Sanborn Yearbook Club, sponsored by three amazing Sanborn parents—Kelly Bradbury, Elicia Strazzeri, and Cameron Hunter. This club includes 17 hardworking 5th-grade students who have worked together to organize, design, and create this year’s Sanborn Yearbook, which will be delivered in May to those who pre-ordered.  Their creativity, teamwork, and commitment truly shine through in this project, and it’s incredible to see our students take on such a meaningful task that aligns with our entrepreneurial values—planning, collaboration, problem-solving, and pride in their work. The yearbook is a cherished keepsake, and knowing that it was made by our students makes it even more special. A huge thank you to our dedicated parent sponsors for generously giving their time and support to guide this club, and to our students for their amazing efforts and energy. What a great example of Sanborn spirit and innovation! We look forward to seeing the finished product!

St. Vrain Valley Schools will host its annual art show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Community members are invited to view student art from all grade levels and schools across the district from April 15-20.

The event is free and open to the public:

• Public Viewing: Tuesday, April 15 through Saturday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Artists’ Night Open House: Thursday, April 17 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Please join us in celebrating our students’ talent, hard work, and dedication. Different mediums will be featured including ceramics, digital art/photography, drawing, jewelry making, metalwork, mixed media, painting, and printmaking.

FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENT

Celebrate Week of the Young Child at the Family Resource Fair, April 10

Join us for an engaging Family Resource Fair designed for young children and their families. Enjoy hands-on activities, connect with local programs, tour St. Vrain’s Innovation Mobile Lab, and explore community resources. This event will be held at Timberline PK-8 on Thursday, April 10 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and includes fun giveaways and take-home activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate early learning and family connections.

Please join us at the Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 6 for our annual STEM Night!  We’ll have STEM activities, a Make and Take section, and content specific STEM events in each of our focus areas, which include:  Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Digital & Virtual Design, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, and Video Production.  In addition, we’ll have larger outdoor STEM opportunities, the Student Design Guild, and Cardboard Carnival Games!  Come to play from 4:30-6:30.  Want to be a part of the Student Design Guild and / or the Carnival Games?  Check out the attached flier to see how YOU can participate!

Thank you so much and we hope to see you there!

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Your Child

Teaching your child to develop a growth mindset—believing that abilities can be improved through effort and persistence—can have a lasting impact on their success. Encourage them to embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as obstacles to avoid. Praise their efforts, not just their achievements, and remind them that mistakes are part of the learning process. When they encounter setbacks, help them reframe their thinking by asking, “What can you learn from this?” By fostering a growth mindset, you’re helping your child build resilience, perseverance, and a lifelong love of learning. Go Dragons!

LONGMONT HIGH SCHOOL is offering a Youth Basketball Camp from June 23-27th, 2025 for students entering 2nd-9th Grades. For more information, flyers can be picked up from our school office.

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, adams_sarah@svvsd.org (303)772-3838.

Please click HERE for the school lunch menus!!

4/8-4/25/25 CMAS Window

4/15-4/20/25 SVVSD Art Show

4/16/25 Sanborn Night at McDonald’s–more info to come

4/17/25 Artist Night at the SVVSD Art Show

4/24/25 Kindergarten Expert Night/Music Program 6:00-6:45PM

4/28/25 No School for Students

4/30/25 5th Grade Track & Field Day–more info to come

5/2 & 5/3/25: Drama Performance Days–more info to come

5/5-5/9/25 Staff Appreciation Week

5/7/25: Late Start for K-5 First Bell: 10:55 AM

5/7/25: PASS Meeting 6:30 PM

5/9/25 25-26 School Year Kindergarten Information Night 5:45PM

5/15/25: PASS Sponsored- Ice Cream Social 6:00 PM

5/15/25: School Accountability Meeting 3:45

5/16/25: News Games Day Rain date: 5/19

5/22/25: Last of School