Dear Raptor Families,
We had a great week with our students. Parent Teacher conferences are fast approaching. We will have conferences on October 8th, 9th, and 10th. We will be sending out conference sign-ups on September 30th. Please watch for this communication and we look forward to seeing you there.
On Monday, September 23rd, our girl’s volleyball team has a game at Lyons Middle/Senior. On Wednesday, September 25th, we have a PTA meeting from 5:30-6:30pm in our library. This is a great opportunity to get involved in our school.
Please continue to remind your students to wear appropriate clothing to school and to dress in layers. Weather permitting, we go outside every day!
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
Important Dates
- September 23rd Middle School Volleyball Game at Lyons MS
- September 24th Volleyball Intramural Game @ TVK8 3:40pm
- September 25th PTA Meeting in the Library from 5:30-6:30 pm
- September 27 4:00pm Middle School Soccer Home Game vs Trail Ridge MS
- September 30th Middle School Volleyball Game Home Game Vs Soaring Heights
- October 4th 4:00pm Soccer Away Game at Timberline K8
- October 7th Boys Basketball Game at Coal Ridge
- October 8th, 9th, & 10th – Parent Teacher Conferences – More information to come
Boys Basketball
Exciting news! Boys’ basketball season is about to begin! Get ready for an awesome season of fun and teamwork. On the first day of practice, we’ll also have a short meeting for parents to go over this year’s rules and regulations. Can’t wait to see everyone on the court!
10/1/24-11/11/24 Monday-Friday
Parent meeting 10/1/24 @ 4:30pm in the large gym
Please click HERE to register
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
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!
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.
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
St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive
Donate gently used musical instruments to support St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program during our annual collection drive. Drop off your contributions at the Lincoln School building at 619 Bowen St. in Longmont on Thursday, Oct. 3 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or Friday, Oct. 4 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and receive a donation receipt. Your generosity enriches our classrooms, provides instruments for students, and enhances our district’s music programming.
Click to learn more
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
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!
TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
Click HERE to view our latest video of our first graders learning about animals!
30 questions to replace “What did you do in school today?”
Click HERE to learn more!
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