What’s Inside Hygiene Hawk Newsletter this Week!
- Welcome Back from Renee Collier
- A note from Music and PE
- Student Handbook Link – see the Important Links at the bottom of the page
- Materials Fees & iPad Fees
- Education Benefits Form
- MyOn Summer Challenge
- Community Schools
- Important Transportation Announcement
- Important Links & Upcoming Events
- Quick links
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WELCOME BACK!!!
Welcome Back, Hygiene Community!
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 2024-25 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 Monday at Back to School Night!
By now, you should have received your child’s teacher placement. If you haven’t received an email by 1:30 pm today, please contact the school, and we will assist you in finding out who your child’s teacher will be.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind as we start this exciting journey together:
Monday, August 12th & Tuesday, 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.
Monday, 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.
Tuesday, August 13th – First Day of School for Grades 1-5
– School starts at 9:10 am and dismisses at 3:45 pm.
Wednesday, August 14th & Thursday, August 15th – Preschool Orientation
– More information will be coming from the preschool teacher.
Thursday, August 15th – First Day of School for Kindergarteners
– School starts at 9:10 am and dismisses at 3:45 pm.
Monday, August 19th – 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: Raleigh – Door #15
– Kindergarten: Kennedy – Door #16
– 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
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An Introduction from Music & PE
My name is Jackie Stokke (Stah- key), and I am so excited to be at Hygiene! This is my seventh year of teaching music, I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and a Master’s Degree in Music Education. I am looking forward to working with everyone in music class, we will be working with small percussion instruments, drums, xylophones, ukuleles in 4th and 5th grade, and learning music through singing and playing songs and games! I have two children; Thorsen (3) and Astrid (1) and my husband Parker and I have been married for five years. We have lived in Longmont for the last seven years, and we love it here! I am so excited to be part of the Hygiene community, thank you for your support!
Mrs. Stokke
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A note from Mrs. Newell:
Welcome back! I am so excited to catch up with your students and get moving with them in PE again. Please remember that we do go outside often. Water bottles are a must as well as comfortable shoes that “hug, cushion and cover the feet”. As you are settling back into routines for the school year, I want to share the following information from Dr. Nilong Vyas; pediatrician and sleep consultant.
- Create a Bedtime Routine: Establish a calming bedtime routine that helps signal to your child that it’s time to wind down. This could include activities like reading a book, taking a warm bath, or listening to soothing music. Having a checklist for bedtime helps you and your child stay on track.
- Limit Screen Time Before Bed: Reduce exposure to screens (TV, tablets, smartphones) at least an hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted by screens can interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
- Monitor Diet and Caffeine Intake: Avoid giving children caffeinated beverages and large meals close to bedtime. Instead, offer a light snack if they’re hungry.
- Encourage Physical Activity: Regular physical activity during the day can help children fall asleep more easily at night. However, avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime.
- Be Consistent on Weekends: Try to maintain the same bedtime and wake-up time on weekends as well. Large variations can disrupt the body’s internal clock.
- Communicate About Sleep Needs: Talk to your children about the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being, sharing how good sleep hygiene practices can positively impact daily life.
- Be Patient and Persistent: It might take some time for your child to adjust to a new sleep schedule. Be patient and consistent with the routine, and gradually, they will adapt.
“Just as a child needs to be taught to eat, read, or dress themselves – they also need to be taught to sleep.”
Dr. Nilong Vyas
Board Certified Pediatrician & Sleep Consultant
Hygiene Elementary 2024-25 Student Handbook
Hygiene Elementary 2024-25 Student Handbook
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Materials Fees & iPad Insurance
Materials Fees are $10 for the 2024-25 School Year. You can pay them online in Infinite Campus when the are posted(no date available yet). If you would like to pay in advance, you can bring cash or a check made out to Hygiene Elementary, to the school office!
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The LTP Student iPad Insurance window for the 2024-2025 school year opens August 1st and closes on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year will need to make at least a partial payment within this window.
This insurance fee will be added for every eligible student K-12 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 they pay off the previous year’s balance.
2024-2025 LTP Student iPad Insurance: $25
The iPad insurance fee will be reduced or waived for students eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the federal poverty income guidelines and homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento.
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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MyOn Summer Challenge
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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
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Important Transportation Announcement
Please note: You must apply for transportation before the beginning of each school year – even if your child is currently riding a bus!
Register for 2024-2025 Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.
Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
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Important Links & Upcoming Events
Please see the following important Parent Links:
Upcoming Events
August 12 – Back to School Night
August 13 – First Day of School for Grades 1-5
August 15 – First Day of School for Kindergarten
August 19 – First Day of School for Pre-K
September 2 – No School – Labor Day
September 4 – Late Start
September 11 – Fall Pictures
September 26 – Jog-A-Thon
October 4 – Fall Fest
October 8, 9, 10 – Parent Teacher Conferences
October 11 – No School
October 14 – No School
October 31 – Pumpkin Carving Contest