STEAM Team Fun!

At LaunchED, we utilize a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), to help our students engage in deeper learning. Whether they are practicing design thinking in our elementary grades, exploring electives like Design for a Better World and Computer Science, or collaborating in our after-school STEAM Team, our learners are constantly immersed in meaningful, hands-on innovation.

We are intentional about how this learning grows with our students to prepare them for the real world. In elementary school, we emphasize design thinking, a framework used by many industries to navigate complex problems. Our middle schoolers then take that foundation into the digital realm, building coding projects that transition from simple exercises to functional, real-world applications. By high school, the focus shifts to the high-level analytical skills required for advanced coursework at the district’s Innovation Center and Career Elevation Technology Center. This clear pathway ensures that every LaunchED student is building the critical, future-ready skills they need to lead—both in their current classes and future opportunities.

If you want to learn more about how your student can be involved in our after school STEAM teams, please contact Ms. Legrand at legrand_sherry@svvsd.org.

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Student Art of the Week!

High School students in 2D Design had the option to use traditional materials or digital drawing apps to create an abstract work as one of their first projects. They needed to feature a combination of geometric and organic shapes, thick and thin lines, repeating shapes and patterns, and warm and cool colors. Kaelyn G. created this one, titled “The Playful Monster Dimension,” using paper and markers. 

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Join us for the Future Ready Festival, a district-wide open house on Saturday, March 7, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School. This free and welcoming event is open to families, students, educators, alumni, community members, partners, and local and state leaders. Guests will enjoy interactive learning zones, hands-on demonstrations, live student performances, and displays highlighting district programs and diverse learning pathways, along with Future-Ready Voices presentations from across St. Vrain. Attendees will also have opportunities to learn about ongoing bond projects and how they support schools and district-wide programs through interactive displays and conversations with district leaders and staff. The Future Ready Festival is designed to spark curiosity, answer questions, and celebrate student success—showcasing the St. Vrain Advantage and the opportunities available to learners of all ages.

Saturday, March 7
2:00-6:00 p.m.

Read more at this link: https://svvsd.org/2026/01/27/future-ready-festival-experience-the-st-vrain-advantage/

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March Madness: Battle of the Books! @LaunchED Virtual Academy

Each year in LaunchED our students select books that will go head to head in our “march madness” challenge! Nomination form is open for students to share the top three books that they have read this year. We will collect nominations through next Friday, February 27th.

Note–only students have access to this Google Form, and they will need to sign in to be able to nominate books:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck8C6wwhnl43pbQ3MeDEJHT5yBlLYkgFSH6vkhbXYATlphIw/viewform?usp=dialog

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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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