Dear Raptor Families,

We had a great week with our students. We have settled into a groove and it is wonderful to see all of our students learning. Make sure to check out the weekly Vimeo videos from around our school! They are linked below. This week we are featuring our Fall Carnival and Thunder Valley at the Parade of Education!

We have a home volleyball game on Monday, September 16th, versus Sunset MS.

Tuesday, September 17th, the soccer team has an away game at Coal Ridge MS. Thank you for supporting our student athletes.

As we move into fall weather, please remember to keep student dress inline with the SVVSD code of conduct. 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

• September 16th 3:45pm Middle School Home Volleyball Game versus Sunset MS
• September 17th 4:00pm Middle School Soccer Game at Coal Ridge MS
• September 23rd Middle School Volleyball Game at Lyons MS
• September 25th PTA Meeting from 5:30-6:30 pm
• September 27 4:00pm Middle School Soccer Home Game versus Trail Ridge MS
• September 30th Middle School Volleyball versus TBD
• October 4th 4:00pm Soccer Away Game at Timberline K8
• October 8th, 9th, & 10th – Parent Teacher Conferences – More information to come

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Middle School Drama and Singing Club

Our Middle School Drama Club will meet on stage Monday afternoons from
3:35-4:45. Meetings will begin Monday, September 9.

Please click HERE to view more information about Drama Club

Our Middle School Singers Club will meet Thursday afternoons from 3:35-4:45.
Meetings will begin Thursday, September 26th.

Click HERE for more information about Singing Club

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Elementary Soaring Singers Club

Soaring Singers will be on Monday afternoons. Rehearsals are
from 3:35 – 4:35 pm starting September 16th.

Click HERE to read more!

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8th Grade Yearbook Ads!

Dear Parents/Guardians:
Are you looking for a creative way to tell your student, “I love you and I am proud of you” now that their grade school years are coming to an end? If the answer is yes, place a “Recognition Ad” in the yearbook! Yearbook ads are a great way to give your student the special attention they deserve, for everyone to see, in YOUR school’s 2025 yearbook. Placing your ad is SIMPLE and QUICK!

Click HERE to get more information!

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Gifted and Talented Referrals

Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In
addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas. Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month.

Click HERE to get more Information.

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Frederick High School Cheer Camp

Grades K-7 September 25th 5:30pm-7:30pm

Click HERE to view the flyer!

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100 Mile Club

SVVSD implemented the 100 Mile Club at all 31 elementary and K-8 schools. As 100 Mile Club participants, students track the miles they walk or run during 100 Mile Club designated time at school and at 100 Mile Club sanctioned community events. This allows ALL students to participate and is a great way to combine all of their activity towards a common goal—walking or running 100 miles during the school year.

100 Mile Club starts September 16th before school at 7:50am-8:20am

Click HERE to read the parent letter in English

Click HERE to read the parent letter in Spanish

Click HERE to register

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Middle School STEM Accelerator

Academic proficiency is an important district goal for all
middle school students. Research shows that an extended
school day learning opportunities positively affect student
success.

Dates & Times
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays after school
Starting September 17, 2024
3:35 p.m.— 5:05 p.m.

Click HERE to read more and register

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Parents/guardians shall be required to furnish an explanation for student absenteeism either in writing or orally. Absences not explained within two days after returning to school shall be recorded as unexcused absences unless unusual or extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the building administrator. After 10 excused or unexcused absences, a doctors note is required. Communication is key to successful attendance. In the event your student will be absent, please call the front office at 303-833-2456, email our attendance clerk, at [email protected] or complete this form Report an Absence

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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

Thunder Valley can earn 5% of your groceries and gas from King Soopers.

Sign in to your King Soopers online account (if you’ve never set one up before you’ll need to create one) you can link your shopper’s card (or alternate ID) to the Thunder Valley PTA. Follow the steps below to enroll in the new rewards program: Kings Soopers Community Rewards

2. Under the “Savings and Rewards” tab, click on “King Soopers Community Rewards”

3. Click “Enroll Now”

4. Search for and select “Thunder Valley PTA” by name. Share this with all friends and family that shop at Kroger family stores. Shoppers anywhere and everywhere can select our school as their recipient!

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

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