Hygiene Elementary Weekly Newsletter – January 2, 2026


Colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky above bold text saying "Happy New Year 2026."

Contents

A Message from the Principal

Upcoming Hawk Air Planning Meetings and Volunteers Needed

Yearbook Cover Contest

STEAM Fair

100 Mile Club

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Happy New Year and a message from Ms Collier!

Happy New Year! We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season and were able to spend meaningful time with family and loved ones. As we welcome 2026, we are excited to begin another wonderful chapter together at Hygiene Elementary.

January is always a vibrant and engaging month, and it begins with one of our most epic community traditions. HAWK AIR! This year we travel to —United Arab Emirates 2026. Through this immersive experience, our school will be transformed as students explore culture, geography, and global connections before traveling virtually with the help of our incredible volunteers. We invite families to join us in planning this special event. Upcoming planning meetings will be held in the library on:

  • January 8 at 8:00 a.m.
  • January 14 at 5:30 p.m.
  • January 22 at 5:30 p.m.

We also have several important dates to keep on your calendar:

  • Yearbook Cover Entry forms are due January 15
  • STEAM Fair entries are due January 16
  • Spelling Bee – January 21
  • STEAM Fair – January 28–29

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, January 6, and are eager to begin a month filled with learning, creativity, and community connection.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing many of you throughout the month of January!

Warm regards,
Renee Collier
Principal, Hygiene Elementary

Hawk Air UAE Choice Boards are up and running!

Grid layout titled "Hawk Air UAE" featuring categories like History, Geography, Sports, and more, with images and a video.

Hawk Air Parent Planning Meeting is January 8th at 8:00 am!

Event schedule for UAE Hawk Air 2026 with travel dates, open house, meetings, and community build night details.

Open Enrollment and Online Registration is open.

Preschool Registration is open.

Registration for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ 2026-27 preschool programs begin Dec. 9, 2025. Families can choose from high-quality, five-day programs, including half-day and select full-day options at schools across St. Vrain. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application is included in St. Vrain’s form, and families are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of placement at their preferred school.

2026-2027 Preschool Program Locations

2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information

Learn More About Preschool Programming

Colorful yearbook cover contest announcement featuring iconic UAE landmarks and submission guidelines.

STEAM FAIR IS COMING TO HYGIENE 2026!

The STEAM FAIR is coming in January. Here is the important detailed information regarding is amazing school wide event.

100 Mile Club Information

Announcement for the 100 Mile Club starting in September, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:00 AM.

Hygiene 100 Mile Club Registration

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Community Schools

Come Join The Hub for fun before and after school! Looking for a safe, engaging, and creative spot for your child? The Hub is the place to be! We focus on making real connections, whether it’s Hanging out with friends you already know or
making a new friend. With flexible day options, we keep the fun going until closing time at 6:00PM. Kids can dive into a rotating mix of activities, reading, science projects and math games. We have some classic board games, cool magnets, hands-on crafts, and the ever-popular Perler Beads. We also have Legos, Lincoln Logs and building with blocks. Come be creative with us!
The Registration is $50.00 for one child and $75.00 for a family with more than 1 child for the entire year. We are open from 7-9AM ($16.00). Breakfast is served at 8:45 AM. We are open from 3:45-6:00 PM in the afternoon/evening, ($20.00). Snack is provided at 3:55.

Learn More About the Registration Process

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Upcoming Events

January 6 – School Resumes

January 14 Hawk Air Parent Planning Meeting at 6:00 pm

January 15 Yearbook Cover Contest entries due

January 16 STEAM Entries Due

January 21 All School Spelling Bee

January 22 Hawk Air Parent Planning Meeting at 6:00 pm

January 28- STEAM FAIR

January 29- STEAM OPEN HOUSE 5:30-6:30 pm

February 4 – Late Start

February 9,10,12 – Parent Teacher Conferences

February 13 – Non Student Contact Day

February 16 – Presidents Day

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All School Spelling Bee is in January!

All-School Spelling Bee – January 21, 2026

The top 5 spellers from each grade (3rd-5th) get to participate in the All-School Spelling Bee on January 21. A new word list was sent home with each of those winners to continue practicing. Extra copies are available in the office. An additional resource for studying that is available this year is the Word Club App. We will be using the Spelling Modes only (not the Vocabulary Modes). 

Nutrional Services Survey

Please complete the survey link here

Event flyer for Kids Night Out on January 17th, offering pizza, snacks, and activities at Silver Creek High School.
Graphic promoting the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line, offering 24/7 emotional support via call, text, or chat.

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