12-2-25

Dear Dragon Families,

Welcome back, Sanborn families! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with rest, family, and friends. As we enter the three weeks leading up to winter break, this time always seems to go by quickly. During this period, students will be completing their Middle of the Year diagnostic assessments. They have set personal iReady goals, and we encourage you to ask them about these goals and how they feel they’re progressing. A reminder that we have a Late Start this Wednesday, with students beginning at 10:55 a.m. With the colder weather, please be mindful of arrival times—students should not arrive too early, as it can be very chilly while waiting outside. On regular school days, please send students to school at 8:15 a.m.

We are excited for this wonderful season ahead.

Sincerely,

Lori Peeples

Principal

SANBORN STUDENT COUNCIL IS LEADING OUR FOOD DRIVE!!

LET’S SEE WHICH GRADE COLLECTS THE MOST!!

SANBORN MITTEN AND SOCK TREE

MID-YEAR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

Our midyear diagnostic testing window will open on December 1 and run through December 19. During this time, students will take their i-Ready Reading and Math assessments, which measure progress and help identify specific areas for continued growth. They will also complete the DIBELS 8 assessment, which focuses on important reading skills such as fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. Each student has set personal academic goals for these assessments and has been working hard to reach them. The results help teachers adjust instruction to best support each learner’s needs. Please encourage your student(s) to do their very best and take pride in showing all they’ve learned.

And be sure to look for their results once testing is complete!!

LONGMONT HIGH FEEDER SCHOOL ART SHOW!!

 

LATE START

WEDNESDAY, 12-3-25

FIRST BELL: 10:55 AM

TARDY BELL: 11:00 AM

BREAKFAST IS NOT SERVED

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, 12-3-25

Sanborn Library

6:30-7:30 PM

SANBORN NIGHT AT RAISING CANE’S!!

GET READY, DRAGONS! SANBORN NIGHT AT RAISING CANE’S IS ALMOST HERE!

WEDNESDAY, 12-3-25, 4-8 PM
Restaurant nights are an awesome opportunity for our Sanborn community to come together, enjoy great food, and help support our school. Let’s pack the place and show our Dragon pride!

WINTER MUSIC PROGRAMS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025

6:00 PM 1ST GRADE

7:00 PM 2ND/3RD GRADE

SANBORN GYM

Sanborn Academic All Star Breakfast

Friday, 12-12-25

7:45 AM, SANBORN GYM

Invitations went home in Tuesday folders today, 12-2-25.

SANBORN’S ROBOTICS TEAM WILL BE COMPETING ON SATURDAY–DECEMBER 13TH AT MEAD ELEMENTARY!!!!

The doors will open at 8:00AM for teams only.

Qualification matches start at approximately 10:45 AM.

Let’s cheer them on and celebrate the teamwork, innovation, and perseverance that make our students shine. Go Robotics Team!

SOARING DRAGON SINGERS CONCERT

DRAGON DASH PRIZES ARE SCHEDULED TO GO HOME ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH!!

WINTER BREAK

DECEMBER 22ND-JANUARY 1ST–NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 2ND–COMP DAY –NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 5TH–WORKDAY–NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 6TH–SEE YOU BACK AT SANBORN!!!!!

Take the First Step Toward College Savings with 529 Jump!

We are thrilled to share that all St. Vrain Valley students in preschool through 5th grade are eligible for a $100 scholarship through the 529 Jump program! This St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation program, in partnership with the City of Longmont, is designed to help families start saving for future college expenses through a 529 College Savings Account.

By participating in the 529 Jump program, you can take advantage of compound interest and reduce the need for costly student loans. To get started, simply open a qualified 529 account at www.collegeinvest.org, then visit www.529jump.org to request your $100 scholarship. No deposit is required!

For more information, visit www.529jump.org or contact us at [email protected].

Start saving today for a bright future!

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, 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

(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 Responsibility at Home

The winter season is a great time to help your child build responsibility and independence. Simple routines like having them pack their backpack, choose their outfit for the next day, or help with small household tasks can make a big difference. These responsibilities boost confidence, teach problem-solving, and help children feel capable and proud of their contributions. Small steps at home lead to big growth in school!

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

12/1-12/19 Mitten & Sock Tree Collection–details above

12/2-12/10 Longmont High Feeder School Art Show–details above

12/3/25 Late Start 11:00AM

12/3/25 Sanborn Night at Raising Canes 4-8PM

12/3/25 December PASS Meeting 6:30PM

12/11/25 1st Grade Music Program 6:00PM

12/11/25 2nd/3rd Grade Music Program 7:00PM

12/12/25 Academic All Star Breakfast 7:45AM–invites go out on 12-2-25

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!!

1/7 JANUARY PASS MEETING 6:30 PM

NO LATE START IN JANUARY

1/19 No School–Martin Luther King Jr. Day