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Aspen Ridge Newsletter


September 5, 2024

Informed Parents Make Great Partners

Note that this updated version of the September newsletter includes a corrected link under the Fall Clubs section of the newsletter. Thank you!

Thriving In and Out of the Classroom

We’re just a few weeks into the school year, and our Owls are already finding their groove—engaging in learning, building friendships, and thriving in and out of the classroom. From Boot Camp for our kindergarteners and the CU Challenge Course for our middle students, to the first Girls’ Volleyball games of the season and Popsicles with the Principals, there’s been no shortage of fun growth opportunities at Aspen Ridge. Our fifth graders kicked off the year with an unforgettable overnight trip to Cal-Wood Environmental Education Center (pictured above), where they explored nature, bonded with friends, and created memories that will last for years to come. We’re excited to see what other adventures this year will bring!


Our Head of School, Charla Salmeron, has a special message to share with our families as we move through this new school year. With the goal of making this our best year yet, she shares how we can all work together to reach new heights and make a difference for our students and community. Click here to read Ms. Salmeron's message!


We have lots to share in this September update. Thank you for taking the time to read through and stay up to date on all that's happening at ARPS!

Important Dates: Mark Your Calendars

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09/05 | Fall Clubs Signups are live!

09/06 | Last day of the ARPS PTO Coffee & Tea Fundraiser!

09/06 | ARPS Room Parent Team Meeting, 8:30am

09/09 | Volleyball Game at Flagstaff Academy, 3:30pm

09/11 | PTO Event Planning Meeting, 8:30am - All are welcome!

09/11 | First 24-25 NJHS meeting, 12:10pm on the stage

09/12 | Owl Watch Orientation, 8:30am; Sign up if you'd like to join our safety team!

09/13 | Middle School Scavenger Hunt, 3:30pm Volunteers needed! Please sign up here!

09/13 | Order pizza from Papa John's to support ARPS!

09/16 | Volleyball Home Game vs. Firestone, 3:30pm

09/18 | PTO Teacher Appreciation Meeting, 8:30am - All are welcome!

09/20 | Breakfast with Dad, K-5, RSVP Today!

09/20 | Last day to sign up for Fall Clubs!

09/20 | Erie Homecoming Parade | Help us build a float!

09/23 | Children's Hospital Blood Drive (held right here in the ARPS parking lot) Sign Up To Save Lives! Register today!

09/23 | Volleyball Home Game vs. Timberline, 3:30pm

09/25 | Volleyball Home Game vs. Summit Classical, 3:30pm

09/25 | ARPS Monthly Board Meeting, 4:30pm

09/27 | 3rd Grade Field Trip to Anderson Farms

09/27 | Go Gold Day for Childhood Cancer Awareness!

09/30 | All-school photo & Middle School photo

10/01 | October Count Day - every student counts!

10/01 | ARPS Monthly Tour, sign up here!

10/02 | Character Awards Assembly, 8:45am

10/02 | Early Release, 12:15pm

10/19 | Save the date for Fall Fest sponsored by the PTO!

Seeking New Board Members for ARPS Board of Directors


Do you have a passion for making Aspen Ridge Preparatory School the best it can be for our community of learners? Do you have time to invest as a board member for Aspen Ridge? Click this link to let our current Board of Directors know. Our board meets on a monthly basis, is made up of a group of five volunteers, and is seeking out interested individuals to add value to their current group. They would love to hear from you!

Help Us Show Our ARPS Spirit at Homecoming!

We'd love to have an Aspen Ridge float in this year's Erie Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 20th! If joining together with other ARPS parents to design and decorate a float sounds like fun to you, please reach out to Celine Todd at ctodd@aspenridgeprepschool.org! We'd be grateful for your help!

Before & After School Fun

Click below to Learn More & Sign Up!

It's time to sign up for Fall Clubs at Aspen Ridge! Our terrific teachers are ready to share their passions with our students through a variety of fun after-school clubs. Click below to sign up today! Fall Clubs will start the week of October 7th!

Calling all 3rd-5th grade girls! Girls on the Run is coming to Aspen Ridge! Explore lessons on navigating emotions, healthy communications, positive self-talk, teamwork, and friendships while walking, running, hopping, and skipping your way to a 5K.


Girls on the Run will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm starting next week! Sign up at www.girlsontherunrockies.org. There are scholarship options available upon request. Questions or interested in helping to coach our Girls on the Run team? Email Abbi Haught!  

We have before-school fun, too! RSVP for Breakfast with Dad (for K-5) and sign up for 100 Mile Club, which starts next week!

Plus, signups are still available for Chess Class and Karate!

Click the flyers below to sign up today!

Join Our Safety Team! Sign Up for Owl Watch!

Do you want to make sure that Aspen Ridge is the safest place it can be for our students and staff? Sign up to be a part of our Owl Watch program to be an extra set of owl eyes on our campus! By committing just a few hours a year, you can help make Aspen Ridge a safer place for all.


More information, including a schedule of signup options, will be shared with you after you register. If you were an Owl Watch member last year, please register again to indicate that you'd like to be on the team for the 24-25 school year. Thank you!

Speaking of Safety...Did You Know that ARPS is Gold Certified?

That's right! This month Aspen Ridge was announced as a Safe2Tell Gold Certified school - and we are the only school in the St. Vrain Valley School District to receive this distinction! We're proud to say that both our staff and our students have been properly trained to understand how Safe2Tell can best be used to keep our campus and community safe. Together we can make a difference!

What's New with the ARPS PTO?

There's still time to purchase coffee or tea to support PTO programs at Aspen Ridge! Click the flyer below to make your purchase by Friday, September 6th! Plus, we're looking for awesome individuals who want to help plan fun events like Fall Fest or the Family Luau Dance! Join us on Wednesday, September 11th to learn how you can help!

Attention, ARPS Middle Schoolers!

Join us for a fun Photo Scavenger Hunt on Friday, September 13th! Meet after school in the gym for some friendly competition and a chance to connect with friends outside of the classroom. Bring a digital camera (your phone is perfect, or share with a friend if you don't have your own) and complete a photo scavenger hunt all around the school with a team. There will be snacks, drinks, and prizes! You won't want to miss it!


Middle School Parents - we need your help to make this a fun event for our students! If you can donate drinks, snacks, or your time to help supervise the scavenger hunt, please sign up here!

Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness!

At the end of this month, ARPS will GO GOLD to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer. This cause is near and dear to our hearts, as some of our own ARPS Owls are strong and brave childhood cancer survivors. 


How can you show your support for these small but mighty warriors?



  • ARPS adults, please sign up for our Children's Hospital Blood Drive, which will be held right here at ARPS on Monday, September 23rd! This is the BEST way to have a direct impact on children who are sick or injured and in need of life-saving transfusions. Please sign up today!
  • Consider bringing in a donation for the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute (cash or check) anytime during the week of Monday, September 23rd, to Friday, September 27th.
  • Wear GOLD (or yellow) to school on Friday, September 27th to honor and celebrate childhood cancer warriors!


Thank you for joining us in GOING GOLD and supporting this very worthy cause! 

Meet Our New Counselor: Ms. Gibson!

We're excited to welcome a new staff member to our ARPS family! Ms. Rebecca Gibson has joined our team as our newest school counselor!


Ms. Gibson lives in Frederick, CO, but is originally from North Carolina. She is a huge dog lover, having three of her own. She enjoys trying out new restaurants, hanging out at coffee shops, and being outdoors. Ms. Gibson believes that every person brings a unique story and set of skills that contribute to a fantastic learning environment. She is here to join Ms. Rebecca Mayo-Cody to support all of our students on their journey at Aspen Ridge!


Ms. Gibson will be on the Aspen Ridge campus beginning Tuesday, September 3rd! Please welcome her with a smile and a friendly hello when you see her in driveline or the hallways.


Remember to visit our ARPS Counseling Website for lots of great parenting info! 

Save the Date for Pizza Night to Support ARPS!

Click the flyer below for details!

We've Got Spirit - How About You?

Our spirit wear store is stocked, and we have a few new items and colors to choose from - with more coming soon! (Uniform-approved items are noted in the store.) Grab your gear and wear it on spirit days or to cheer on our awesome athletes at home games! The Girls' Volleyball game schedule is below. Come to the gym and help us fill the bleachers with ARPS fans! Let's go, Owls!

Meet Our 2024-25 ARPS Sponsors!


The businesses below are supporting the students and staff of Aspen Ridge and making it possible for us to offer the best educational experience to our Owls. We hope you'll show these generous, dedicated businesses some love when you're in need of a local service. Thank you, ARPS Sponsors!

Interested in Becoming an ARPS Sponsor?


We are still accepting new sponsorships for the 2024-25 school year, through the end of September. ARPS Sponsors have the opportunity to connect with our community of parents, students, and staff while helping our school fulfill its vision of creating a rigorous, content-rich learning environment for our community of future leaders. Is your business interested in learning more about sponsorship at Aspen Ridge? 


Download our 2024-25 ARPS Sponsorship Program details here!

This Month in Photos: Owls in Action

Our Middle School Girls' Volleyball team is having a great season so far! Come by to cheer them on at their next home games: September 16th, 23rd, and 25th!

Our kinder crew kicked off their year with Kindergarten Boot Camp! They're in great shape to have the best year yet!

One of the biggest highlights of this week was meeting our Buddies for the year! The bonds between our big and little Owls will get stronger all year long!

It doesn't get much better than parachute fun in P.E.!

Ms. Miller celebrated our hard-working students who completed their Summer Bridge Books with a Popsicles with the Principal party!

ASPEN RIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

705 AUSTIN AVE | ERIE, CO

Phone: (720) 242-6225

info@aspenridgeprepschool.org