Aspen Ridge Newsletter

100 Days of SOARing at ARPS!

Happy February, Owl families! As you can see from the photo of adorable senior citizens above, we recently completed our 100th day of learning, growing, connecting, and SOARing at Aspen Ridge. We kicked off this month with the Great Kindness Challenge and were so proud to see our Owls spreading joy throughout our community with big and small acts of kindness. At the end of the week our families sent in 100 pennies - or in many cases quarters, bills, or checks - and we were able to raise over $625 for There with Care, a nonprofit that supports families of critically ill children in Colorado. Thank you, Aspen Ridge!

February is a short month that's packed full of great things. Our 8th grade students presented their National History Day projects last Friday, which were so impressive. Congratulations to the students who qualified to go on to the next round and compete in the NHD Regionals! Speaking of impressive students, our Spelling Bee finals will be held on Wednesday, February 14th, with the top spellers from grades 4 through 8 competing for the title of ARPS Spelling Bee Champ! Good luck, star spellers! Between Valentine making with our buddy classes, Candy Grams sales, and fun-filled Valentine's Day parties on the horizon, our hearts are full at Aspen Ridge this month.

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

Spring Gala Tickets are On Sale Now!

We're just a month away from our school's biggest fundraiser - and party - of the year! We have an amazing list of sponsors (and are still accepting more!), incredible silent and live auction items, and plenty of Casino Royale-themed fun in the works. Now we just need all of you to purchase your tickets to join in the fun and fundraising! There are only two reserved tables remaining, so if you and 9 of your friends would like to have reserved seats together, hop online and purchase your table today!

Let's all get excited to "Bond & Bid High" for Aspen Ridge!

Science Expo is Coming to Middle School!

Sign Up for Spring Clubs by February 14th!

Don't miss your chance to sign up for Spring Clubs at Aspen Ridge!

Our teachers are offering six fun options for Spring Clubs based on their personal passions and interests. Clubs will meet once each week for six weeks, with a fee of $40 due by the second club meeting session.

This is a chance for your Owl to have fun with their friends after school, discover a new hobby, and make new connections with their ARPS classmates.

Sign up by Wednesday, February 14th, to reserve your child's spot. Clubs will begin the week of February 26th.

February Fundraisers

We have two fun fundraisers in February! First, our NJHS students are selling Candy Grams now through Monday, February 12th! Students or parents can purchase Candy Grams for any student or teacher at Aspen Ridge. Your Valentine note will be attached to a small bag of candy and delivered on Valentine's Day. Next, our February Restaurant Night is at Chipotle in Lafayette on February 21st! Enjoy a tasty dinner that gives back to Aspen Ridge!

Stop By the Summer Activities Fair!

Looking for fun camps and activities to keep your kiddo busy this summer? We have a number of organizations coming to Aspen Ridge to share what they'll be offering, including Athletic Adventures, Got Game Sports, Shredder Ski School, Mile High Vaulters, M&M Equestrian Center, The Arts Hub, Colorado Conservatory of Dance, Right Start Summer Camps, Skyhawks Academy, Snapology, and YMCA of Northern Colorado!

Volunteers Needed: Hope & Gratitude

The fourth annual Hope & Gratitude Project will be held on March 1st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and Aspen Ridge is excited to participate again this year! Students from several Erie schools, including ARPS, will decorate luminaries with artwork and messages of hope and gratitude. Volunteers will set up the luminaries on Briggs Street, where they will be on display for all to enjoy throughout the evening. It's a beautiful and inspiring sight! If you can volunteer to help set up or help clean up the luminaries, please sign up here. Thank you!

Middle School Intramural Spring Sports

This Month in Photos | Owls in Action

We kicked off our new Owl Watch safety program at Aspen Ridge this month!

Volunteers observed our safety practices and offered feedback on how to keep our Owls as safe as can be!

Interested in joining Owl Watch? Contact Celine Todd at ctodd@arprep.org.

These awesome Owls were our top spellers in the grade-level spelling bees for 1st through 3rd grade! We are P-R-O-U-D of them!

Our Singing Games Night for kinder and 1st grade families was a blast!

Thank you to Mr. Dorsett for organizing this night of musical fun!

Our fifth grade students were looking stylish for their field trip to see a performance by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra!

Mini Miners Pediatric Dentistry paid a special visit to our PreK Owls last month.

They learned the importance of keeping their teeth shiny and clean!

Our Girls' Basketball Team wrapped up a strong season last month, with incredible growth shown from the first game to the last. A huge thank you goes out to Coach Keenan, Coach Spears, and Coach Dubravac (not pictured) for giving their time and energy to encourage our Owls to SOAR on the court.

Two amazing parent volunteers have been helping our 6th grade students prepare for tonight's Middle School Winter Dance.

From partner dancing to classic group dances like the Cupid Shuffle and the Macarena, these Owls will be ready to dance the night away!

Our National Junior Honor Society students have taken over the duty of raising and lowering the flag each day. They also learned the correct way to fold the flag. Thank you, NJHS!