9-2-25

Dear Sanborn Families,

We’re off to a fantastic beginning this school year, and it’s been such a joy to welcome your children back into our classrooms! The positivity and eagerness from both students and staff have set the tone for what promises to be a remarkable year. It’s been inspiring to watch our students settle into routines, form new friendships, and dive into learning with excitement.

Tomorrow, we’ll hold our first SOAR assembly of the year to recognize our outstanding students! These students have truly lived out our core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect. We are proud to celebrate their efforts and highlight them as role models for others.

Our theme this year is “Time to SOAR!”—and there’s no better time than now to give our best, aim higher, and make each day count. With your partnership and support, we know our Dragons will reach new heights together.

Thank you for everything you do to strengthen our school community. Here’s to a year filled with growth, achievement, and success. Dragons SOAR!

Congratulations to Mrs. Zari Rezaei

We are thrilled to share that Zari Rezaei has been selected as Sanborn’s SVVSD Outstanding Classified Employee!  We are so lucky to have her at Sanborn, and we couldn’t be prouder that she is a Dragon. If you see Mrs. Rezaei, please take a moment to congratulate her on this well-deserved honor!

WEDNESDAY, 9-3-25

FIRST BELL: 10:55 AM

TARDY BELL: 11:00 AM

BREAKFAST IS NOT SERVED

Your voice matters! Join us at the upcoming PASS meeting to connect with other parents, share ideas, and help make a difference in our school community. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, your involvement makes a big impact. Come be part of the conversation—we’d love to see you there!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

SANBORN LIBRARY FROM 6:30-7:30PM

100 Mile Club Starts THIS Friday, 9-5-25–REGISTER NOW!!

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. If you plan on signing up, please do so quickly, so our sponsor can create lanyards and prepare for our first practice.  (Students can sign up for 100MC at any time during the school year.)  Our practices will start on Friday, September 5, 2025. Practice dates are on our school calendar.

SANBORN NIGHT AT CULVERS–FEED THE FLAME!!!!
📅 Date: 9-9-25
🕔 Time: 5:00-9:00PM
📍 Location: 1218 S. Hover Street, Longmont

Bring your family and friends, enjoy a delicious meal, and help support our school at the same time! 10% of all sales will go directly back to Sanborn Elementary to benefit our students.

No cooking, no dishes—just great food and a great cause.

Let’s pack the restaurant and make this a night to remember!

Picture day is Wednesday, September 10, 2025. You can access the online ordering portal by going to www.mymjthomas.com  and entering our school’s event password:  C505 . Pre-ordering ends 3 days after picture day. Payment envelopes are in today’s Tuesday folders. We have a few extra envelopes in the office upon request.

If you have questions, please call our office at 303-772-3838.

40th Anniversary Community Outreach: “40 for 40 – Sanborn Cares for Creatures

To celebrate Sanborn’s 40th year, each grade span will collect 40 items in 40 days to support the Longmont Humane Society starting on 9-12-25. Together, we’ll help shelter pets stay healthy, clean, and cared for while waiting for their forever homes.  A flyer with more details is in Tuesday folders today to explain this wonderful way to give back to the community that has been such an important part of Sanborn for 40 years!

The  Student iPad Insurance window for the 2025-2026 school year is still open. 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 they pay off the previous year’s balance. This window closes on 9-15-25!!

ipad Insurance Program

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.  Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support.

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.

HELP WANTED!!!!

📸✨ Wanted: One Brave Parent! ✨📸 (or 2!!!)
Do you enjoy scrapbooking, photography, or just bossing around a computer? Then YOU might be the perfect candidate to help us put together this year’s Sanborn Yearbook! Don’t worry—you don’t need to be a graphic design wizard (though if you are, we won’t complain). Think of it as organizing hundreds of photos… and only crying a little when you realize how many times kids make silly faces at the camera.

If you’re ready to make history (literally—in book form), please let us know! Please call Nancy Juth at 303-772-3838. ***Photos are provided by the Sanborn staff!!

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, September 12: District Vision and Governance
Location: Timberline PK-8

Friday, October 17: Investing in Public Education and District Finances
Location: Longmont High School

Friday, November 14: Elevating the Teaching Profession
Location: Frederick High School

Friday, December 5: Instructional Framework and Advancing Learning through Technology
Location: Silver Creek High School

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:

SVVSD Leadership Rep

Sanborn’s 40th Anniversary Celebration 

We’re excited to celebrate 40 years of Dragons & Dreams by combining our anniversary with our Fall Open House for one big community event!

 Date:  Tuesday, October 21, 2025           

Time:  4:00–5:30 PM             

Place:   Sanborn Elementary

 All current and previous families of Sanborn are invited!!!  Highlights will include a Decade Showcase Walkthrough- items made by current Sanborn students,  a ‘Once Upon a Dragon’ display, Sanborn Memory items, light refreshments, and keepsakes. Staff alumni are invited as well. We hope to see you there!  

At Sanborn, we believe that strong schools are built through collaboration between families, staff, and the community. Our School Accountability Committee (SAC) values the input of parents and community members in shaping the educational experience for all students. By working together, we ensure that the unique needs of our school are met and that every child has the opportunity to thrive.  The SAC serves in an advisory role to the school principal. While the principal is ultimately responsible for meeting all federal, state, and district requirements and achieving academic goals set by St. Vrain Valley Schools (SVVSD), SAC members provide valuable input and guidance in key areas.

What does the SAC do?

• Budget Priorities: Recommends spending priorities for school funds before the budget is finalized, ensuring alignment with the school’s core values and improvement plan.
• School Data and Unified Improvement Plans: Offers recommendations on the school’s Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and meets quarterly to review progress toward improvement goals.

 25-26 SAC Meetings:  

Meetings are held at Sanborn Elementary.

Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.  

Wednesday, February 26, 2026 – 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.   

Thursday, May 14, 2026 – 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress.  In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas. 

Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.

The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions, please contact Maisie Sky, our GT Coordinator.

Maisie Sky, Gifted and Talented (GT) Coordinator, Sanborn Elementary

[email protected]

Link to the Referral Form: https://forms.gle/ZMqtoyffM2d7Sxoo8

 

(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!)

Building Connections: Get to Know Your Child’s School Community
Early in the school year, it’s important to build strong connections with teachers and the school community. Attend events, volunteer when available, introduce yourself to teachers, and connect with other families. These relationships create a network of support for both you and your child. Feeling connected to school helps students feel safe, confident, and engaged, while parents stay informed and involved. Strong partnerships between home and school lay the foundation for academic success and positive social development throughout the year.

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!!

9/3/25 Late Start 11:00 AM

9/3/25 PASS Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM

9/5/25 100 Mile Club Starts 7:45-8:15 AM

9/9/25 Sanborn Night at Culvers 5-8PM

9/10/25 Picture Day

9/12/25 Sanborn 40 for 40 begins!!

10/6-10/8/25 Parent Teacher Conferences–more information to come.

10/10 and 10/13/25 No School

10/21/25 Sanborn’s 40th Anniversary Celebration and Open House 4:00-5:30 PM