- Welcome Back from Renee Collier
- Student Handbook Link – see the Important Links at the bottom of the page
- Materials Fees & iPad Fees
- Education Benefits Form
- Community Schools
- Important Links & Upcoming Events
- Quick links
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Hygiene Teachers working hard planning for the upcoming school year.
Hygiene Teachers at the Convocation this week!
I hope this letter finds you well and that you’ve had a fantastic summer filled with fun, relaxation, and special memories. As we prepare to kick off the 2025-2026 school year, I want to express how excited we are to welcome our students and families back to Hygiene Elementary. Our teachers have been hard at work this week, setting up their classrooms and preparing for an amazing year of learning and growth. We can’t wait to see everyone on Tuesday at Back to School Night!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind as we start this exciting journey together:
Teacher Placement will be announced on Monday, August 11th. Teachers will email families at 2:00 pm introducing themselves. This is how you will learn of your child’s class placements. If you have not received an email by 3:00 pm, please call the front office.
Tuesday, August 12th & Wednesday, August 13th – Kindergarten Transition Days
– Kindergarteners have designated times to visit during the day. Please refer to the separate email sent to all Kindergarten families for specific details.
Tuesday, August 12th – Back to School Night for All Families (5:00-6:30 pm)
– Students can bring in their school supplies and meet their teacher.
– This evening is a great opportunity to hear from your child’s teacher about curriculum, procedures, and other important information.
– Teachers will host two presentations: the first from 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm and the second from 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm, allowing families with multiple students to attend multiple sessions.
– PTO will be providing popsicles for all students between sessions from 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm and 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm outside in the front of the school.
Wednesday, August 13th – First Day of School for Grades 1-5. All teachers (1-5) will be outside on the south side of the school with signs. Kindergarten teachers will also be outside their classes for the first week of school.
At Hygiene, we have a soft start which means that we start letting our students in the doors at 9:00 am. This gives our teachers an opportunity to build positive touchpoints with their teacher right at the beginning of the day. We will not begin this procedure until Monday, August 18th.
– School starts at 9:10 am and dismisses at 3:45 pm.
Friday, August 15th – Preschool Orientation
Friday, August 15th – First Day of School for Kindergarteners
– School starts at 9:10 am and dismisses at 3:45 pm.
Monday, August 18th – First Day of School for Preschoolers
– AM Preschool: 9:10 am – 11:50 am
– PM Preschool: 1:05 pm – 3:45 pm
Hug n Go Lane Guidelines
– For the safety and well-being of your child, please do not drop off before 9:00 am. Staff supervision will be provided starting at 9:00 am.
– Pull all the way forward in the Hug n Go lane and continue to move forward as cars exit.
– Park in the diagonal parking spaces if you need to get out of your vehicle. Do not park or exit your car in the Hug n Go lane.
– Let children out on the sidewalk side of the car.
– The front loop is for buses only. Do not enter this loop at any time.
– Please arrive promptly to pick up your child after school.
Entry Doors
– Preschool: Frantz – Door #17
– Kindergarten: #14
– 1st & 2nd Grade: Door #12
– 3rd & 4th Grade: Door #13
– 5th Grade: Door #14
Teachers will be holding signs with their names on it to help identify your child’s teacher.
Transportation
– Transportation is provided for Kindergarten-5th grade students living within the Hygiene boundaries. Please sign up online through the bus rider application, even if your student has ridden the bus in previous years. For any questions, contact transportation at 303-702-7530.
Child Care
– Before and after school child care is available through Community Schools. Please visit the link provided to learn more and register. The new Community Schools manager is Veronica Vigil, and she can be reached at [email protected].
School Supplies
– Here is the School Supply list for our district. We also have backpacks with supplies available at the school—please contact the office if your child needs them.
– As a reminder, we will be collecting a $10 materials fee this year, payable on Infinite Campus or in the office by cash or check.
– iPad insurance is also available on Infinite Campus for $25 per student, with reductions or waivers available for families on the Free & Reduced program.
Nutritional Services Information
– Students will enjoy one breakfast and one lunch meal at no charge each day. Breakfast will be served starting at 9:00 am each morning.
– We encourage families to complete the Free & Reduced Meals application, which can provide additional benefits. More information can be found here.
As we enjoy these last days of summer, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or the front office with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you all soon and making this school year the best one yet!
Sincerely,
Renee Collier
Principal, Hygiene Elementary
720-652-8021
Please click here to access the Hygiene Elementary 2025-2026
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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| 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!
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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
Upcoming Events
August 12 – Back to School Night starting at 5:00 pm
August 13 – First Day of School for Grades 1-5
August 15 – First Day of School for Kindergarten
August 18 – First Day of School for Pre-K
September 1 – No School – Labor Day
September 3 – Late Start
September 10 – Fall Pictures
September 26 – Jog-A-Thon
October 4 – Fall Fest