It’s May!

As we approach the end of the semester, we are moving into our final events of the year—the cornerstone moments that anchor the LaunchED experience and give us a chance to pause and reflect. These year-end celebrations, including our Academic Awards Night, LaunchED Virtual Academy Class of 2026 Graduation, and our final STEAM Team events allow our community to come together to honor the perseverance, grit, and creativity our students have poured into their work over the last nine months.

Celebrating these milestones is an essential part of the learning journey; it helps our students recognize their own growth and the strength of the community they’ve built online. These events are the culmination of every late-night project, every office hour attended, and every moment of innovative learning by each of our students. You can see more information about these upcoming events below and we invite our community to be part of celebrating our students.

Let’s use these final weeks to cheer each other on and finish the year with the recognition and pride our learners truly deserve!

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Student Art of the Week!

The high school 2D Design class has continued to explore the principles of design by creating art with a sense of movement. Many students, including Alyssa A. (9th grade), chose to feature koi fish in their designs. Koi fish can symbolize courage and perseverance. Alyssa’s drawing was done on her iPad using Procreate. 

Thank you to Ms. Freeman for sharing this piece and to Alyssa for allowing us to celebrate your creativity and skill. Our LaunchED students are such talented creators and we are so grateful for our teachers who help make our students shine!

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Innovation Center Updates:
May the Force Be With You: STEM Night is Coming

Calling all Padawans, Engineers, and Droid-builders! We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s STEM Night. Since this year’s event falls on May 4th, we are fully embracing the theme: Star Wars! Be sure to come in your favorite Star Wars Costume (please leave light sabers at home!!) This isn’t just an event to attend—it’s an event to create. We want our students to lead the way by showcasing their ingenuity and imagination.

How Can Your Student Participate?

• The Student Design Guild: Students can present creative solutions to real-world problems they’ve tackled.
• STEM Carnival Games: Students can design and build their very own carnival games to be played by friends and family during the event.
• Come and play!  You can also just show up and explore everything the Innovation Center has to offer!

We can’t wait to see the incredible “Force” of our students’ creativity on display.  “May the 4th be with you!”

Blast Off into Summer Learning!

Looking for an engaging summer experience for your student? Registration is now open for the Innovation Center Super STEM Summer Camps! We offer a wide variety of hands-on camps designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

We are especially excited to announce our brand-new Space Innovation Camp, specifically designed for students in 3rd through 5th grades! Whether your child is an aspiring astronaut or a future engineer, this is an opportunity they won’t want to miss.

How to Register:

• Visit our website: innovation.svvsd.org/programs/summer-programs/
• See the attached flier for more details on specific dates and camp offerings.
• Scan the QR Code:

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Hearing and Vision Screening for LaunchED Students

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form . The screening will take place IN-PERSON on May 5th.  Please submit by April 17th, 2026.  We will follow up the week of April 20th. 

If you wish to OPT OUT, please do NOT reply to this Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lj62oN-yFjB_unOfawvJzgBQed1snntMGFE12DE9Kig/viewform?ts=69cee27f&edit_requested=true

Estimado(s) Padre(s)/Tutor(es) del estudiante,

Gracias por su tiempo para completar este formulario. Esta evaluación preliminar se llevará a cabo PRESENCIALMENTE el 5 de mayo. Por favor, complételo antes del 17 de abril de 2026. Haremos un seguimiento durante la semana del 20 de abril.

Si no desea participar, NO responda a este formulario de Google. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lj62oN-yFjB_unOfawvJzgBQed1snntMGFE12DE9Kig/viewform?ts=69cee27f&edit_requested=true

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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.

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Building Your LaunchED Toolkit
April Focus: The Power of Taking Action

Habit # 4 The Power of Taking Action (Self-Advocacy)

In an online world, people can’t always see when you’re stuck or having a hard time. That’s why being able to “take action” is one of the important tools for digital learners. Whether it’s a tech glitch, a confusing assignment, or just needing an extra day, speaking up for yourself is how you take the lead in your own education.

Don’t Sit in Silence: If you’ve been staring at a screen for 10 minutes and haven’t moved forward, that’s your cue to reach out. Sending a quick message or asking a question isn’t “bothering” anyone—it’s the way that you receive support and move forward as a learner!

The Solution Mindset: In any future job, the most successful people aren’t the ones who know everything; it’s the ones who know how to find the answer. When you ask for help, you aren’t failing—you’re being a problem-solver who refuses to let a roadblock stop them

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Important Updates for Families in Colorado!

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has asked us to share this information with our community: Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:

Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626

Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org (this resource also includes support for holiday needs as well)

Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org

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