Dear Raptor Families,

It was so wonderful to have our students back in the building. There is nothing quite like hearing the halls filled with students’ laughter and the excitement of being back at school.

We are excited to see everyone during Back to School Night on Thursday, August 22nd, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Back to School night is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and get information and learn expectations for the upcoming school year.

As we begin the year, there is a lot of information that we will be putting out. Please make sure to read the whole newsletter. Please make sure to check out the more detailed information below on the following things.

• Code of Conduct Information.
• The TVK8 Student Family Handbook.
• iReady and DIBELS testing information.
• The TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel.

As always, please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community. Please let us know if you need any assistance.

Best wishes,

Catrina Estrada, Principal 

Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal 

Matt Romig, Assistant Principal 

Grant Elwood, Dean of Students

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Important Dates

• August 19th 3:40pm-5:15pm Middle School Girls Volleyball practice starts
• August 22nd Back to School Night 5:00pm-6:30pm
• August 23rd Middle School Girls Volleyball Parent meeting 5:00pm-5:30pm
• August 26th Middle School Girls Volleyball Game at Aspen Ridge 2:00pm
• August 28th PTA meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm
• September 2nd No School for Labor Day
• September 3rd Superintendent Town Hall meeting at Frederick High School 5:30pm-7:30pm
• September 4th Late Start-School starts at 11:05am
• September 6th Fall Carnival 4:30pm-6:00pm

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Code of Conduct

The SVVSD Code of Conduct information is attached below. Please make sure to review it carefully and indicate in IC that you have received it.

Dear Thunder Valley students and families,

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. 

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 303-833-2456.

Sincerely,

Catrina Estrada

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Family Handbook

We have attached the TVK8 Student Family Handbook below. This is full of great information on how we function as a school.

Please access HERE

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iReady and DIBELS Testing

iReady and DIBELS testing begins next week! These diagnostic test helps us gauge where students are at academically and better target their learning needs. Please see the attached letter below for more information.

Please read iReady and DIBELS testing information HERE

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Thunder Valley’s Drop off and pick up Map and Directions

 Our school hours are 8:35 am – 3:35 pm. Students can be dropped off starting at 8:20 am.

Drop Off Map

Kindergarten – can be dropped off at the front of the school. If you wish to wait with your student, please park in the lot so as not to obstruct traffic. 

Elementary school students will line up in their designated spots and will enter the building at 8:35 am with their teacher.

Middle school should proceed directly to the blacktop area on the south side of the school. Upon the start bell (8:32 am), students will enter the building and go to their 1st period class by 8:35 am. Middle school students should enter and exit the building through the middle school entrance only.

Kindergarten – can be picked up at the front of the school in the kinder playground. Please park in the lot so as not to obstruct traffic. Students who are riding the bus will be escorted to their bus by a staff member.

Elementary school students will be dismissed from the west side of the building with their teachers. Students who take the bus will exit directly to the busses. Walkers and bike riders will leave directly after the final bell.

Middle school students should exit the building through the middle school entrance. 

Older siblings should meet the youngest child at their designated location (e.g. if you have a kindergartener and 4th grader, the 4th grade should meet the kindergartener in their designated area to be picked up together.)

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Middle School Girls Volleyball

Session runs from 8/19/24-9/30/24 from 3:40pm-5:15pm

Please see newsletter for updates regarding game schedule.

Please click HERE to register

Parent meeting will be August 23rd 5:00pm-5:30pm in the large gym.

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100 Mile Club

Click HERE to Register

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TVK8 Channel

We are starting a Vimeo channel to update parents!

Please use this link to see our Welcome Back Video

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Superintendent Town Hall

For a complete list of Town Hall meetings please click HERE

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PTA

Please help us get our staff started off right! Sign up to sponsor the lounge! Donate K-cups, creamer, snacks, drinks, or anything else you feel would put a smile on our teachers faces! Sign up HERE

Please see our PTA’s website HERE

There is a lot of great information, including how to become a member, meeting dates, spirit wear, and how to support our staff!

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6th – 8th Raptors: Are you interested in competitive robotics this year? Email Mr. Lemons and let him know you want to join the team! [email protected]