May 2026
Dear Columbine Families,
It’s hard to believe we have reached the final month of the school year! May is a time to celebrate all the learning, growth, and accomplishments our students have achieved this year. Thank you for being such an important part of our Columbine community. Your support, encouragement, and partnership have helped our Cougars thrive.
Looking Back on April
April was filled with focus and perseverance as our students in grades 3–5 worked hard during CMAS testing. We are proud of the effort and determination they showed each day. We also enjoyed connecting with families at Cafecito and celebrating our incredible educators during the Teacher of Excellence Event. Behind the scenes, our Instructional Leadership Team began important planning for next year, and staff continued to grow their instructional practices during Apple coaching and professional development.
Looking Ahead in May
Teacher Appreciation Week
🍎 May 4–8
We are grateful for our amazing teachers who inspire, support, and care for our students every day.
Multilingual Excellence Awards and Cafecito End of Year Celebration
🌎 May 8, 5pm-7pm at the IC (see flyer below).
This special event recognizes the accomplishments and dedication of our multilingual learners and families. Please join us in celebrating their success–don’t forget to wear Columbine gear/ purple!
Cougar of the Trimester Assemblies
🐾 May 13
We look forward to celebrating students who demonstrate excellence in academics, character, and leadership.
Columbine Field Day
🏃 May 15
A favorite tradition! Students will enjoy a day of fun, teamwork, and outdoor activities.
Preschool Continuation Ceremony
🎓 May 20 | 11:30 a.m.
5th Grade Continuation Ceremony
🎓 May 20 | 2:30 p.m.
We are excited to celebrate our fifth graders as they prepare for their next adventure in middle school.
Kindergarten Continuation Ceremony
🎓 May 21 | 10:30 a.m.
Full School Picnic
🧺 May 21 | 11:00 a.m.
See flyers below for info.
Spring Weather Reminders
As the weather warms up, please remind your child to bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing for outdoor activities. Also, as it gets warmer, we know clothes tend to get smaller. Please remember that per the SVVSD dress code, clothing must cover traditionally private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks, back, and chest.
Lost and Found
Please be sure to check our lost and found before the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be donated after the last day of school.
As we wrap up the year, we want to thank our students, staff, and families for making Columbine such a special place. It has been a year full of learning, kindness, and Cougar pride. We look forward to finishing strong and celebrating all that our students have accomplished.
With Cougar Pride,
Julia Cooper
Principal, Columbine Elementary
Cougars Climb to Excellence—Every Student, Every Day!
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8
May 8: Multilingual Excellence Awards
Last day of school picnic: May 21
From the library:
Summer Roundup: Book Returns
As we prepare to close the library for the summer break, we need your help! Please take a moment to look under beds and behind couches for any lingering library books.
- Deadline: Please return all missing library books by May 13th.
- Action: Please send back all library books so they can be tucked away safely for the summer.
Thank you for making this year so special. We wish you a month filled with great stories and a head start on a fantastic summer!
From the nurse:
As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end there is some important information and dates you need to know regarding your students medication:
1. Medication in the Health Office must be picked up by a parent/guardian no later than the last day of school on Thursday May 21 (any medication not picked up on the last day will be destroyed)
2. If your student has a current Health Plan, a new plan will be sent for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Health Plans and medication forms are good for one year from the signed date by your health care provider.
3. Immunization: Letters will be sent home regarding required vaccines for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and will include vaccine exemption information.
As always please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns:
Lupe Aguilera, Heath Clerk
ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool
St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited about the opportunities ParentSquare offers to streamline communication and will be working towards consolidating several of the tools families currently use into one convenient platform.
After spring break, parents and guardians will receive an email invitation to activate their ParentSquare account. This will allow families to download the mobile app, set language preferences, and choose how and when they receive notifications.
Visit the district website to learn more about ParentSquare.
Community Schools: Enrichment Classes
Late Starts
Upcoming Late Starts
Late starts occur on the first Wednesday of each month, with school beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 6th
SAVE THE DATE: Skyline Music Festival
Registration Open for Elementary Project Launch
Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school year learning opportunities positively impact student success.
Project Launch Program Includes:
- Targeted literacy practice daily
- Content literacy in science and social studies
- Focused math study and exploration
- Transportation provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students
- Available at no cost to families
Date & Times
June 1 – June 25, 2026
Monday-Thursday
8:30-3:30 PM
Attendance all 16 days is critical
We will close individual grade levels when full. Space is limited! To register, please contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher, or the school office. There is no online registration format. You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program.
Project Launch meal options have been updated in response to rising costs and changing program needs. Breakfast will not be provided for students this year. We appreciate families providing students with a morning meal to support a strong start to the school day. A cold lunch option will continue to be provided to families at no cost.
Request for Speakers at Career Day: May 6th
Columbine will be hosting a Career Day on May 6th from 11-2:30 for our 3rd-5th graders! We are looking for professionals within our community to share with our students the daily activities in your line of work and expose them to various career paths and opportunities. Here is the form if you want to participate in our career day and share what you do with our students!Please reach out to Allyse Mullen, our school counselor, with any questions! Email: mullen_allyse@svvsd.org
Our Family Liaison is Here to Help!
He can help you with:
- Access community resources (including help with medicare, food, housing, jobs, etc)
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application
- Submitting school fees
- Getting materials and supplies for school
- Needed technology (internet and student iPads)
988 Colorado Mental Health Line
A new state law requires schools to share information about the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.
Preschool Registration 2026-2027
Registration for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ 2026-27 preschool programs is NOW. 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
Free and Reduced Lunch Forms
*Please note that breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students
Each year, our community participates in completing the district Free and Reduced Lunch form paperwork. We ask that EVERY family completes the form, even if you do not believe that you will qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch Status.
It is easiest to complete this form online: Free & Reduced Meal Application LINK. You can also call Kari Jacobs, Nutrition Services Coordinator, for assistance (303-702-7793). We do have computers in the Main Office for parents to utilize to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch form. Please set up an appointment with the Main Office staff to use the computer or to get assistance with completing the form.
Your student’s teacher will be posted on the front doors of Columbine on Friday, August 8th at 3:00pm. (Note: While we will make every effort not to make changes, this information is subject to change if movement is needed to balance classroom numbers.)
Volunteering
We would love to have you (your adult family members and friends!) volunteer at Columbine. This year, all that is needed to volunteer is the below application. Students will be bringing home copies of these on August 15th but you can also access them below. Thank you for considering!
English Volunteer Application Link
Spanish Volunteer Application Link
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 $50 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 $50 scholarship. No deposit is required!
For more information, visit www.529jump.org or contact us at admin@stvrainfoundation.org.
Start saving today for a bright future!
iPad Insurance
FEES
Student iPad Insurance: $25 – Pay in Infinite Campus
- 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
MATERIALS FEE OF $10 FOR GRADES K-5
•This fee will be maintained by your child’s school to purchase the following: school-specific and/or hard to find consumable and nonstandard classroom materials such as school planners and project-based three ring binders.
•By utilizing a fee, individual or specific school needs can be honored, costs are reduced by bulk purchase, and efficiency is met for items some schools may use and some may not.
Reference
Standard Response Protocol
Parent Guidebook:
Registration for the 25-26 School Year
If you will have a preschooler, kindergartner, or will be open enrolling at Columbine for the 2025-2026 school year, you will need to complete an enrollment application online. Please contact the Main Office if you have any questions.
***It is important to complete your child’s immunization paperwork and to turn this form in to the office. The state requires that schools have this completed paperwork on file for each student.***
Reminders for Families
- Please remind your students they are not allowed to use electronic devices to call you during school hours. We would like them to come to the office to call parents, if necessary. This will help us to provide the right amount of support for your student. All cell phones need to be kept off or on silent during school hours and be in their backpacks.
- If at any time you need to get a hold of your student, please call the front office and we will contact your student during school hours.
- If you are picking up your student during school hours, you must present a photo ID. Please remember to report your child’s absence or tardiness to 303-776-2840 or email: floresmiranda_ana @svvsd.org
- Our office staff is always available to answer your questions- 303-776-2840
- Yvonne Lopez, Principal’s Secretary, lopez_yvonne@svvsd.org
- Karen Flores Miranda, Registrar/Attendance Clerk, floresmiranda_ana@svvsd.org
- Lupe Aguilera, Health Clerk, aguilera_maria@svvsd.org
- Luis Montes, Family Liaison, montes_luis@svvsd.org
Columbine Social Media
Contact Us
Email: cooper_julia@svvsd.org
Website: columbinees.svvsd.org/
Location: 111 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO, USA
Phone: 303-776-2840
(office open 7:30am-4:00pm)
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