Dear Raptor Families,

We are rapidly approaching the end of the first quarter. Parent Teacher conference signups will be sent out on Monday, September 30th. Please watch for this communication and we look forward to seeing you there. As a reminder, our school hours are 8:35 am – 3:35 pm. Students can be dropped off starting at 8:20 am. Also, there is no late start for the month of October.

This coming week we have the last volleyball game of the season vs Soaring Heights on Monday, September 30th, after school. On Friday, October 4th, our soccer team has an away game at Timberline PK8.

As a gentle reminder, open containers e.g. coffee, energy drinks, soda or candy are not permitted at school by students. Please help support your student by keeping these items at home.

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 27 – Middle School Soccer Home Game versus Trail Ridge MS
• September 30th – Middle School Volleyball versus Soaring Heights
• October 4th – Soccer Away Game at Timberline K8
• October 7th – Boys Basketball Game at Coal Ridge MS
• October 8th, 9th, & 10th – Parent Teacher Conferences – More information to come on September 30th
• October 11- Non-Student Contact Day
• October 14- Non-Student Contact Day
• October 15 – Soccer Home Game vs Longs Peak MS
• October 16 – Boys Basketball Game at Mead MS

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As a reminder, restaurant food deliveries, such as McDonald’s or Subway, should be for special occasions only and not a daily occurrence. Please bring food for your child only. Students should not be using DoorDash or any other food delivery service without prior approval from administration. Thank you for helping to protect the academic environment at our school.

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Help Our STEM Classroom!

Our STEM class is gearing up for exciting hands-on projects, and we need your help! We’re looking for donations of various materials that students can use to build, create, and experiment. Some of the items we could use include:

– Cereal boxes 
– Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
– Plastic cups and straws
– Toothpicks
– Craft sticks
– Egg cartons
– String, yarn, or rubber bands

These materials will help our students bring their designs to life as they learn about engineering, problem-solving, and creativity. If you have any of these items, please send them in with your child or drop them off at the office.

Thank you for supporting innovation and creativity in our classroom!

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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!  

We will be open during Parent Teacher Conference times:

Tuesday, October 8 = 3:45 – 7:30pm

Wednesday, October 9 = 3:45 – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 10 = 3:45 – 4:45pm

We hope to see all of our readers and their families at the book fair!

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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

borges_ali@svvsd.org

hiatt_russell@svvsd.org

Please click HERE to register

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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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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

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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 garcia_jessica@svvsd.org 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

Click HERE to view our latest video!

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