Hygiene Elementary Weekly Newsletter – August 23, 2025

Highlights of the Week

A group of young children sits on the floor in a classroom, engaged with an adult instructor.

Our Preschoolers joined the team on Monday! Welcome ALL HAWKS! We are going to have a great school year!


  • First Week of September Events
  • Code of Conduct
  • Student Handbook Link
  • Materials Fees & iPad Fees
  • Education Benefits Form
  • Community Schools
  • Student Council Information
  • Parent Directory Informaiton
  • Gifted and Talented Information
  • Important Links & Upcoming Events
  • Quick links

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We have an exciting first week planned in September!! Friske Planetarium is coming to Hygiene September 2nd!

As we get ready to open up our Time Capsule from Hawk Air Pluto 2016 (9/12 years ago), our PTO is pleased to announce that all students will have the opportunity go to the Planetarium right here at Hygiene on September 2nd.
It will be an exciting day.

Opening of Time Capsule from 2016 on September 3rd!

Invitation to a Time Capsule event at Hygiene Elementary on September 3rd, celebrating past travelers' memories.

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Dear Hygiene students and families,

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. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 720-652-8021.

Sincerely,

Ms. Collier

Hygiene Principal

Please click here to access the Hygiene Elementary 2025-2026


2025-2026 Hygiene Elementary School Parent Directory

The Hygiene Directory is useful for parents who want to connect with other families for carpooling, play dates, party invitations, etc. It is compiled by the Hygiene PTO and only families who submit this form will receive a copy of the directory. It will be sent to your email address as a non-sharable Google Sheet.

Technology Updates

Important iPad Updates for the 2025–2026 School Year

St. Vrain’s District Technology Services has made several updates to student iPads for the upcoming school year to support a focused and secure digital learning environment both at school and at home. One key update is the implementation of a new internet filter, Securly, which adds an extra layer of protection to iPads by blocking certain types of websites.

For more information about these updates – and what they mean for your child’s device — please click here.

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DTS Learning Technology Program logo featuring the word "REMINDER" prominently displayed.
Insurance Window
The LTP Student iPad Insurance window for the 2025-2026 school year opens August 1st and closes on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year must make at least a partial payment within this window.This insurance fee will be added for every eligible K-12 student on August 1st. 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 their previous balance is paid in full.2025-2026 LTP Student iPad Insurance: $25 The iPad insurance fee will be waived for homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento and reduced for students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch. To be eligible for a reduced fee, guardians must waive their rights to privacy regarding this information through Nutrition Services. Please contact Nutrition Services with any questions about eligibility for reduced fees.Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program.

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Free & Reduced Lunch – NOW Education Benefits Form

If you are eligible, please fill out the new Education Benefits Form. If eligible, this program provides families with benefits! Please click on the link below and fill out the form. Even though breakfast and lunch are free to all students, this form provides you with additional benefits, but you still must fill out the form IF ELIGIBLE!

Education Benefits Form

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Donate Your Milk Caps!

For those of you who purchase milk or other products from the Longmont Dairy and aren’t already committed to donating the drink caps elsewhere, we are now collecting the Milk Caps for Moola to raise money for our school. We would appreciate any you can contribute. There is a box in the front office ready for your milk caps! 

Community Schools

Community Schools K-5 Registration for 2024-2025 Opens Next Week
Community Schools offers dynamic extended learning day opportunities for children in grades K-5. Students are provided with a nurturing environment before- and after-school that fosters academic achievement, community, social-emotional growth, and creativity. Availability is limited and interested families are encouraged to register early and select their anticipated days of care immediately.

Learn More About the Registration Process

My name is Kirsten Maurer and I am the new Student Council Teacher at Hygiene! The purpose of the student council is to provide leadership opportunities for our students and to give students a voice in school matters.  It is a great way to provide the means for students to become involved and learn about leadership, community, and government. 

This week for grades 3-5, there will be information going home in Friday Folders regarding Student Council and the important deadlines coming up. If your child is interested in running for a Student Council Representative, please have them get a nomination form from their teacher!

Important Deadlines for Student Council

Sep 5 – Nomination Forms Due to Miss Maurer or the Office

Sep 12 – Student Council Posters Hung in Hallways

Sep 19 – Class Campaign Speeches/Videos shared to each Class

Sep 23 – Class Voting Takes Place

Sep 26 – Student Council Results Announced

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Gifted and Talented Information

Are you interested in completing a GT referral form for your child? Here is the information and important links for parents.

GT Referral Form ENG/SPA

GT Referral and Identification Process

GT Identification Flow Chart

Materials Fee coming soon in Infinite Campus!

Image shows children in a classroom with a supplies list for the 2025-2026 school year and materials fee details.

Materials fee for the school year is $10 for all students. Please pay this fee on Infinite Campus under the fee section.

Upcoming Events

September 1 – No School – Labor Day

September 2 – Friske Planetarium Visit to Hygiene

September 3 Late Start

September 10   – Fall Pictures

September 26 Jog-A-Thon

October 4 Fall Fest

Quick Links

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