Building Partnerships in LaunchED

Connection is at the heart of everything we do at LaunchED, and in an online environment, intentional moments of collaboration make all the difference. LaunchED Family/Teacher conferences are next week! While we keep in touch through screens, updates, and grades regularly, these dedicated meetings are the “magic potion” for student success.

We strongly encourage you to schedule time with your student’s teachers. These conversations are a powerful way to build deeper connections and foster a true partnership between home and school. This is our time to sync up and ensure they have the support they need to thrive as learners and innovators. We truly value your perspective and can’t wait to collaborate with you! See more information below.

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It is time for Family/Teacher conferences at LaunchED Virtual Academy!

This semester, we are hosting conferences the week of February 2nd-5th.
This time is a chance to discuss your student’s progress with their teachers, celebrate strengths, and work together on any areas where your student might need more support.

We encourage our students and families to take this opportunity to meet with their student’s teachers, especially in this mid-year point as we still have so many opportunities to support your students! Please use the link below to sign up for a time that works best for your schedule: https://sites.google.com/svvsd.org/launchedfamilyresources/conferences

We look forward to connecting with you and collaborating on your student’s continued success here at LaunchED. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at 303-702-8800 and we will help you with signing up for a conference!

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Nominate an Educator from LaunchED Virtual Academy!

The Celebration of Excellence (formerly Tribute to Teachers) awards program is a cherished opportunity for the community to celebrate and honor exceptional educators from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. This event recognizes individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles and make an extraordinary impact on student success. By highlighting the achievements of these outstanding educators, the Education Foundation and the community aim to honor the dedication and contributions of all teachers who inspire, innovate, and shape the future. Click to read more about this program: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/

Exemplary St. Vrain Valley Schools Educators of the Year embody the following 5 characteristics:

• Innovator – Introduces new methodologies or ideas to support student learning
• Goal-Setter – Sets and maintains high standards for learning
• Motivator – Is enthusiastic about teaching and encourages students to excel in learning
• Subject Matter Expert – Understands content and possesses excellent communication skills to deliver classroom topics
• Life Connector – Utilizes real-world examples/current topics in the classroom to emphasize the lesson’s importance

Nominations are accepted from students, parents, volunteers, fellow educators, school staff, community members and business partners. In order to qualify as a nominee, the educator must be a licensed educator in the State of Colorado and employed at a St. Vrain Valley School District campus for the current school year. Educators who received their school’s Educator of the Year honor within the past two years are not eligible. All nominations must be received through the nomination form no later than February 1, 2026. Nominations received after this date are not eligible. Click here to complete a nomination form: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/celebration-of-excellence-nomination/

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St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to attend the Future Ready Festival. This district-wide open house allows visitors to explore the innovative programs and pathways that define the St. Vrain Advantage.

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

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

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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 [email protected]

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