Fall River Elementary School

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PRINCIPAL

JENNIFER GUTHALS “Fall River Foxes work courageously every day to educate students, support each to achieve his/ her highest potential, and raise respectful and responsible citizens.”

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STEM

We are excited to have been awarded, as part of the Skyline High School feeder system, a Race to the Top grant worth $16 million over four years. Students at all grade levels experience science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) integrated into their day.

Each classroom is equipped with interactive technology, document cameras, speakers and teacher microphones.

Students have daily access to iPads and Chromebooks.

Students also learn 21st century skills, such as collaboration, communication and creativity. Students engage in hands-on inquiry-based learning that encourages problem-solving and critical thinking.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT

Fall River students consistently score above district and state averages on state assessments.

Achieving academic success includes small group instruction, individualized learning and differentiated instruction. Strong literacy support for students and teachers, outstanding ESL and Special Education support, and response to intervention meets students’ needs by providing early academic assistance.

All students access interventions and enrichment daily through intervention/enrichment time and flexible group instruction. Fall River’s Professional Learning Community meets weekly in grade level teams to plan for differentiated instruction and monthly as a whole school for data-driven dialogue.

PROGRAMS

Positive Behavior Support: ROCKS, a school wide positive behavior support system emphasizes responsibility and supports students in making positive academic and behavioral choices.

Movement: Students are active through a before-school running club, physical education, dancing and choreography in music and hourly activity breaks in the classroom. Students enjoy two recess breaks a day with two playgrounds and a wide-variety of equipment.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Parents and community members are involved at Fall River; often there are over 20 volunteers in the building working to support teachers and students. The PTO supports the school with many community events such as a carnival, Fall River Clean-Up, Popsicle Pop-In and Family Fun Night.

Staff and parents partner to maintain a high level of accountability for student achievement and foster a positive school climate.

Parent and community involvement is critical to student success!

OUR SCHOOL’S

HONORS •

Race to the Top Grant

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CDE Model School for SSN Classrooms

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AMGEN Excellence in Science Education

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Best Should Teach Award from CU Boulder

“I like Fall River because the teachers don’t just teach us about what subject we are learning, but also about life, preparing us for it.”

Fifth Grade Student

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Students can be involved in extended learning through Student Council, Safety Patrol, STEM Leadership, Robotics, KidZing Choir and Gifted and Talented.

Students can also participate in before and after-school child care (Fox Den and Discovery Den), as well as enrichment classes such as pottery, Spanish and legos.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Early childhood programs are academically rigorous and developmentally appropriate for students. We believe strong early childhood programs are key to success in education. Fall River offers preschool classes for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as before and after-school care though Discovery Den. Our vibrant kindergarten program offers two full-day and two half-day classes.

720-652-7920 • 1400 DEERWOOD DRIVE• LONGMONT, CO 80504 • FRES.SVVSD.ORG

Please accept my warmest welcome to St. Vrain Valley Schools and do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.

• Over 4000 highly qualified teachers, counselors and support staff • Safe, well equipped facilities • Numerous, engaging instructional programs for 21st century careers • State-of-the-art technology • A wide variety of outstanding co-curricular programs • High quality child care, preschool and kindergarten programs • Comprehensive services for students with special needs • A community of highly supportive, informed and engaged parents

Our outstanding teachers, support staff, coaches and administrators will engage and inspire our students as they learn and strive to succeed both now and in the future. To this end, St. Vrain offers a powerful combination of academic, social and emotional services and resources.

A world class PreK-12 education provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career and successful life. St. Vrain is committed to partnering with parents to optimize your child’s opportunities to achieve and excel.

Welcome to St. Vrain Valley Schools!

303-682-7205 haddad_don@svvsd.org Twitter: @SVVSDSupt

Superintendent of Schools

Don Haddad, Ed.D. 1400 Deerwood Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 720-652-7920 • fres.svvsd.org

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