9-16-25

Dear Dragon Families,

September is such a wonderful time of year at Sanborn! Our staff members are busy helping students set meaningful academic goals for the year ahead and guiding them in planning the steps needed to reach those goals. We are also excited about our 40 for 40 community outreach effort to collect items for the Longmont Humane Society—please consider donating an item to support this cause as we give back to a community that has supported us for the past 40 years. October is quickly approaching and brings many fun and exciting school events. Parent–teacher conferences will be held the week of October 6th and will provide a valuable opportunity to partner with your child’s teacher to support continued growth. Later in the month, we will celebrate our 40th Anniversary/Open House on October 21st, a special event your student is helping to create. The celebration will feature student-made showcase items and memorabilia from past decades. Please plan to join us for this once-in-forty-years event! 

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. It’s a great TIME to be a DRAGON! 

Dragons SOAR!

Sincerely,

Lori Peeples

Principal

SANBORN NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

SNACK, STACK AND SEND THEM IN!!!!
Dear Sanborn Families and Staff—Our school needs full
sized, empty Pringles cans with lids for a special project for
our 40th Anniversary Celebration. Once your family has
enjoyed the chips, please rinse out the can and send it to
school with your child by Monday, September 22, 2025.
THE EARLIER THE BETTER!!! We can use as many cans as
you can send in. We can’t do this project without you!
Thank you for helping us out!

SANBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CLASSES!!

Just a reminder about our wonderful Community Schools after school enrichment programs. Please sign up at: stvrain.revtrak.net

Any questions, please contact Rena Dietz at: [email protected]

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER!!!

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.)  Practice dates are on our school calendar.

40th Anniversary Community Outreach:

“40 for 40 Sanborn Cares for Creatures” has started!!!

To celebrate Sanborn’s 40th year, each grade span will collect 40 items in 40 days to support the Longmont Humane Society. Together, we’ll help shelter pets stay healthy, clean, and cared for while waiting for their forever homes. LHS is specific about what items they need so please refer to the items in this link for the items needed most: https://www.longmonthumane.org/donate/wish-list/

Please note: we are not promoting these vendors, only sharing examples of the items requested. We truly appreciate your generosity!

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.

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!

The Power of Reading at Home
Reading with your child—or encouraging independent reading—builds language skills, strengthens focus, and improves comprehension. Make reading a daily habit, even if it’s just 15 minutes before bed. Allow your child to choose books that interest them, and take time to discuss what they read. Ask open-ended questions like “What was your favorite part?” or “What do you think will happen next?” Reading together creates meaningful moments and lays the foundation for academic success across all subjects.

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!!

9/12-10/21 Sanborn 40 for 40 Community Service Project to benefit Longmont Humane Society

9/30/25 Sanborn Night at Qdoba’s–more info to come!

NO LATE START IN OCTOBER!!!!

10/1/25 PASS Meeting 6:30, Sanborn Library

10/6-10/8/25 Parent Teacher Conferences–more information to come in next week’s Tuesday folders.

10/10 and 10/13/25 No School

10/17/25 Dragon Dash–more information to come!!

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

10/23/25 School Accountability Meeting 3:30PM