We wanted to let families know that Mr. Paine’s bus (Blanca Route) experienced an unexpected delay after getting stuck during this morning’s route. Thankfully, the bus is now on its way and continuing the route.
If the bus was unable to reach your stop or you were missed this morning, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. We know delays can disrupt your morning, and we are working to get everyone where they need to be as safely and quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, Panther families! We appreciate your understanding as we work through this unexpected situation.
Save the Date: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Thursday, Sept 24 from 2-7PM and all students will be released at 1PM. Busses will run their usual routes beginning at 1:05pm.
Reminder: Sierra Grande will have Early Release at 1PM this Wednesday, September 16th. Busses will run their usual routes beginning at 1:05PM. Please make plans accordingly.
3rd grade: Janae Gonzalez & Ted Cordova
4th Grade: Stellaluna Navarro & Jayley James
5th Grade: Olivia Lancaster & Gerardo Gonzalez
Building Stronger Communities Together
Mark your calendars! The SLV Collaboration Summit is happening September 18–19 at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista — and everyone in our community is welcome to attend!
Two days packed with keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions all focused on building stronger, more connected communities in the San Luis Valley.
🌟 Don't miss Family Night on Friday, September 18th from 4:00–6:00 PM — a fun community event with local organizations on hand to share resources and connect with families.
💚 Are you part of an organization that would like a table at Family Night?
SLV Community Solutions would love to have you! Email dj@slvcs.org to let them know you're interested.
Thank you to our sponsors — Colorado Health Foundation, LOR Foundation, and Sand Dunes Recreation — for making this event possible.
Hope to see you in Monte Vista! 🌻
The Sierra Grande Staff would like to welcome Samantha Burlison to our elementary team. Ms. Sam will be working as a paraprofessional in the third grade.
We would like to welcome Ms. Stephanie Johnson to our Sierra Grande Staff. Ms. Johnson is teaching the Kindergarten class this year.
She is a valley native and attended the University of Northern Colorado.
📚 Fall Middle School NWEA Testing is coming up!
Students will complete Fall NWEA testing August 31–September 3. All testing will take place in the morning after specials with homeroom teachers, followed by a shortened class schedule. Please note that there will be no Study Hall during testing days.
📝 Testing Schedule:
• Monday, August 31 – Reading
• Tuesday, September 1 – Math
• Wednesday, September 2 – Language
• Thursday, September 3 – Science
Please help students do their best by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time and ready to go! 🖤🐾
Good luck, Panthers!
