Aspen Ridge

Mid-Month Update


January 20, 2022

Informed Parents Make Great Partners

It's Time to Nominate the Teacher of the Year!

When we look at the photo above, we couldn't be more proud of the smiling faces that we see. These are people who come to school each day wanting what's best for their students, giving their all to their students, and genuinely caring about each child that walks through their classroom door. These are teachers who make a difference every day, and we're the luckiest to have them on our Aspen Ridge team.


Has an Aspen Ridge teacher made a difference in your child's life? If so, there's a very special way to honor that teacher and let them know that their work is appreciated. Each year the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation hosts the Tribute to Teachers award celebration to recognize our outstanding teachers for their excellence in teaching.


You can hop online today to nominate an Aspen Ridge teacher who exemplifies excellence for a Teacher of the Year Award.


Click HERE to submit your nomination!


The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Upcoming Dates: Mark Your Calendars

Check Out Our Events Online!

Click subscribe on our Events page to stay up to date on ARPS happenings!

  • 01/18 - 01/20 | Grade-level Spelling Bees
  • 01/23 - 01/27 | The Great Kindness Challenge!
  • 01/24 | Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 6:00am - 7:00pm
  • 01/25 | ARPS Board Meeting, 4:30pm
  • 01/26 | PJ & Movie Night, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Sign up here!
  • 01/26 | Aspen Ridge Trivia Night at Erie Social Club, 7:00pm (Feel free to come early to have dinner!)
  • 01/27 | School Spelling Bee Championship
  • 01/27 | Middle School Winter Ball, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 02/01 | Kids' Heart Challenge begins!
  • 02/03 | National History Day Showcase, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 02/09 | ARPS Skate Night at the Erie Ice Rink, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 02/09 | Restaurant Night at Azteca, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Intent to Enroll Forms: Due Friday, 1/27

As we begin planning and finalizing our lottery interest for the 2023-24 school year, we are asking that you submit an Intent to Return form for each child in your family. Your input provides the needed information for grade level development for the upcoming school year, ensuring that all current (and interested) families have a placement at Aspen Ridge.  


Thank you in advance for completing this Intent to Return form by Friday, January 27th. We take pride in growing our Owls as future leaders and engaging community members. Aspen Ridge is the fastest growing premier charter school in the area because of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for being an integral part of our Owl community.

Support ARPS through these Fun Fundraisers!

The Great Kindness Challenge

Next week, Aspen Ridge will take on the Great Kindness Challenge - and we hope your family will join us! We're challenging our students to complete as many acts of kindness as they can from January 23rd - 27th! Plus, it's the last week of our Caring Coins Competition, and the class that brings in the most money by the end of the week will win a special prize! All donations will be given to Little Lambs of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides crucial support to newborn babies with challenging medical conditions. Thank you for helping us to make our school - and the world - a kinder place!

National History Day Showcase

All are welcome to attend the Aspen Ridge National History Day Showcase on Friday, February 3rd, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This is an opportunity for our 8th grade students to show off their hard work on their National History Day exhibits, documentaries, websites and papers. All Aspen Ridge parents, students, and staff are invited to attend. 


Save the Date & Sign Up for ARPS Skate Night!

The Erie Ice Rink will be reserved just for Aspen Ridge families and friends on Thursday, February 9th! Bring the whole family and come skate with us! We'll have hot chocolate and popcorn available for purchase - and you can head across the street to Azteca for a delicious dinner before or after you skate! Azteca will be giving 15% of proceeds back to Aspen Ridge. Sign up for your Skate Night slot here!

Kids Heart Challenge is Coming Soon!

Aspen Ridge is joining forces with the American Heart Association by participating in Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) for the month of February. By participating in KHC they are Being the Torch, as they shine their light towards ways our community can be healthier. Our families will have the chance to learn hands-only CPR through Finn’s Mission! We'll have our kickoff assembly next week and more details will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

Did you miss this month's schoolwide PTO meeting? No problem! Check out the presentation from the meeting here and visit the PTO page on the Aspen Ridge website to stay up to date on all things PTO.


You can also use this link to let us know which volunteer events and groups interest you. We'd love to have you on our team! Reach out anytime to share your thoughts, suggestions, and questions at pto@aspenridgeprepschool.org.

We Love Our ARPS Sponsors!


We have the best sponsors around, and we hope you'll show them some love when you're in need of a local service. Thank you, ARPS Sponsors!

ASPEN RIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

705 AUSTIN AVE | ERIE, CO

Phone: (720) 242-6225

info@aspenridgeprepschool.org