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Spirit Week December 15th-19th
Monday: Fabulous Flannel and Plaid: Lumberjack day, rough and rugged, flannels, beanies & boots
Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday: hawaiian day, board shorts, flip flops, etc
Wednesday: Grinch Day: Wear green and send a KIND note to a friend
Thursday: Ugly Sweater: Embrace the tacky and over the top clashing colors and quirky holiday designs. Bold is better.
Friday: Dress like a candy cane: Wear red and white
Our CRMS Musicians Rocked the Winter Concerts
Our choir students shined on Monday night, delivering a wonderful performance under the direction of Ms. Reavis. Great job to everyone involved!
Our band students took the stage Thursday night and delivered an outstanding performance under Mr. Waggoner’s direction.
Naming of our Coal Ridge Red Hawk
Next week, students will help name the newest addition to Coal Ridge—our Red Hawk mascot! The winning name will be revealed during the talent show assembly on Friday.
7th graders put their engineering skills to the test as they build and battle their VEX IQ robots in a Tug-of-War challenge!
Mead High School Color Guard 26-27
The Mead High School marching band is searching for 8th graders to join the color guard for the 2026-2027 school year. The color guard is the visual component of the. marching band. You do not need any prior experience to join! Look for the orange posters hung up around the school to learn more about the color guard spin clinics at which you can give color guard a try! Spin clinics will be on January 12 and 14. We hope to see you there!
Matilda the Musical Jr. comes to CRMS
Dear Students & Families,
Thank you to every student who auditioned or applied for tech for Matilda the Musical Jr. – we were blown away. With nearly 70 students auditioning for cast and almost 50 applying for tech, this was an incredibly difficult decision. Every student who participated showed talent, courage, and heart, and we are so proud of all who put themselves out there. It was definitely a hard decision.
We are thrilled to officially announce our MATILDA CAST LIST! This is going to be a truly magical production, and we cannot wait to get started.
Important Upcoming Dates
Parent Information Meeting
December 16th | 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
This is an essential meeting for all parents to get an overview of the production process, expectations, schedules, and how to best support their performer or technician throughout the show.
Music Rehearsals – Cast Only
December 16th & 17th | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
These first rehearsals will focus on music and design planning, so cast and crew members should plan to attend.
Thank you again to everyone who shared their talents with us. We are so excited for the journey ahead and can’t wait to bring Matilda Jr. to life with this incredible team!
Warmly, Annalee Reavis, Director of Vocal Arts
Meet the CRMS Staff: Red Hawk of the week
Each week, we’ll shine the spotlight on a member of our amazing staff, giving our families a chance to learn more about the people who make our school special.
Meet Mrs. Krissy Adams
Paraprofessional
Now in her third year at Coal Ridge, Mrs. Adams says the best part of her job is the incredible staff she gets to work with each day. Outside of school, her whole family enjoys participating in competitive archery.
Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is our student management system, where important information about your child is housed. You can use it to pay fees, update contact information, and check your child’s grades. If you need help logging in or creating an account, please look out for an email prompting you to do so. If you have any questions about Infinite Campus, please reach out to Traci Banker at 303-833-4176 or [email protected].
Lunch Menu
The monthly Lunch Menu is available at LINQCONNECT. This online system allows you to filter for allergens and view the Breakfast Menu. In the upper left-hand corner, you can change between breakfast and lunch.
Save the Date!
Winter Break December 22 – January 5
Weekly Events
Monday, December 15
Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Climbing Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Girls Basketball Games @ Mead MS 3:30pm & 4:45pm
Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Tuesday, December 16
Card & Game Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Robotics 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Cheer Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Travel Team – Girls Basketball Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Musical Parent Meeting 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Winter Orchestra Concert: 6th Grade 6:00pm -7:00pm , 7th/8th Grade 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, December 17
Art Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Dance Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Climbing Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm
6th/7th Grade Girls Basketball Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Thursday, December 18
Robotics Club (Optional) 3:00pm – 4:15pm
6th & 7th Grade Girls Basketball Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, December 19
No after school activities
Have a great Winter break!!! December 22 – January 5
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Congratulations Dr. Jackie Kapushion, Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools
Dear St. Vrain Valley Schools Community, We are pleased to announce that following a thorough and deliberate search process, the Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jackie Kapushion as the next Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kapushion brings exceptional qualifications to this role, including 36 years of experience in […]
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