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GVA North Families,

We have several exciting events coming up, and I wanted to share some important information to help you plan ahead.

PTO Family Valentine’s Day Dance

Our Family Valentine’s Day Dance will take place on Friday, February 6th from 6:00–9:00 pm. Families should enter through the Middle School entrance, and the cost is $2 per person. Please note that all students in grades K–8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire event. We are looking forward to a fun evening of music and dancing!

We’re 100 Days Smarter!

We are also excited to celebrate being 100 Days Smarter on Tuesday, February 10th! Students are invited to participate in our 100 Days of School Spirit Day by dressing like they are 100 years old. This is always a joyful and creative day, and we can’t wait to see the fun outfits our students come up with.

Valentine’s Day Parties

On Thursday, February 13th, we will have an Early Release Day, with the students dismissing at 12pm. Additionally, the students will be having Valentine’s Day celebrations in their classrooms. Teachers will be reaching out with more details surrounding these celebrations in the coming days. 

If your family does not celebrate Valentine’s Day or you would prefer your child not participate, please contact your child’s teacher or myself at cbyrd@gvaschools.org. Alternative activities will be provided for students as needed. Our goal is always to ensure all students feel comfortable, included, and supported.

Mid-Year Communication Survey

As part of our commitment to strong family-school partnerships, we invite you to complete our Mid-Year Communication Survey Your feedback helps us continue improving how we communicate and support our community.

Important Upcoming Dates

• February 10: 100th Day of School Spirit Day
• February 13: Early Release (Students dismissed at 12:00 p.m.)
• February 15–16: No School – Mid-Winter Break

We truly appreciate being able to celebrate these special moments with our GVA North families. Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead and hoping we all get to enjoy some great Super Bowl commercials this weekend!

Warmly,

Ms. Byrd 🐾💙

Principal, GVA North

cbyrd@gvaschools.org

Intent to Return for the 2026-2027 School Year 

It may feel early, but we are already preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and we need to know your family’s enrollment plans.

For planning purposes, all families are asked to complete the Student Intent to Return Form by February 15, 2026, to reserve a spot for their student. This information is critical for staffing, classroom planning, and ensuring a smooth start to next school year.

No additional registration or documentation is required at this time for current students, as long as the Student Intent to Return Form is submitted.

Please note: Students who do not have an Intent to Return form submitted by February 15, 2026, cannot be guaranteed a spot for the 2026–2027 school year.

Incoming Kindergarten Registration is Open for 2026-2027! 

We are excited to share that Kindergarten registration is now open to the public for the 2026–2027 school year!

If you have a younger child you plan to enroll next year, please complete the 2026–2027 Family Interest Form as soon as possible to begin the registration process before spots fill up.

Questions regarding Kindergarten registration may be directed to Shannon Sullivan (ssullivan@gvaschools.org).

Save the Date! Join us for Maslenitsa on Saturday, March 7th!

1 PM - 3 PM

We will have blini (Russian crepes), performances, crafts, and games. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Get Ready to Boogie Down at the Valentine’s Day Dance!

Join us for a fun-filled evening that the whole family will love.

📅 Friday, February 6

⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM

📍 GVA North Gym

Dance Night Checklist

🎟️ $2 per person

👉 Stop by the PTO Table for snacks, pizza, drinks, and fun goodies!

📸 Family Photos for $5

• Includes one 8x10 printed photo (sent home the following week)
• Plus a digital copy emailed directly to you

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome — bring the whole family!

👗 Come dressed to impress!

📌 Help Make the Night a Success

• Donate Snacks and Drinks - Sign up here to donate.
• We need volunteers! Stations without volunteers will not take place at the event. Sign up here to help during the event.

Graduation Photos – February 11th

Graduation photos for our Kindergarten and 8th-grade students will be taken on Tuesday, February 11th. Students should come to school ready for photos. Information on how to purchase these photographs will be shared after February 11th.

We’re excited to capture this special milestone for our graduates!

It's Time to Order Your Yearbook

• Go to: treering.com/validate
• Enter your school’s passcode: 1016952594002835
• Customize your 2 free pages!
• Regular price: $36.65

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Earn Cash Back for GVA North with Ongoing Fundraising Opportunities

Partner organizations that help GVA North earn cash back year-round include:

• King Soopers
• Box Tops for Education
• American Furniture Warehouse
• Milk Caps for Moola

Learn more about our partner organizations and help earn money for GVA North through your everyday shopping.

Your Voice Matters: Keep GVA North Safe

Creating a safe environment at GVA North takes all of us working together. That’s why we encourage students, parents, and community members to share any concerns they may have.

If you see something or hear something that doesn’t seem right, use our confidential reporting system to submit a concern. Reports can be made anonymously, and every submission will be taken seriously and reviewed promptly.

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Need Food Assistance?

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food, here are local resources that can help:

GVA North

• Free Lunch Menu & Program Details

Colorado 211

• Call 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489
• 211 Colorado Website

Feeding Colorado

• Feeding Colorado Website
• info@feedingcolorado.org

Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline

• 855-855-4626

Free Therapy for Colorado Youth

I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for any Colorado youth 18 and younger.

Visit IMatterColorado.org to sign up for in-person or telehealth services in English, or YoImportoColorado.org for services in Spanish.

• Youth 12 and older can sign up for services without parent or guardian consent.
• Youth 11 and younger can have their parent or guardian sign them up.

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