
10/10/24
Dear Raptor Families,
It was wonderful to connect with so many of you at Parent Teacher Conferences this week. As a reminder, there is no school Friday, October 11th, and Monday October, 14th. AAA and Stem Accelerator start back next week.
Next week, on Tuesday, October 15th, we have a home soccer game versus Longs Peak MS. On Wednesday, October 16th, the Boy’s Basketball Team has an away game at Mead Middle School.
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
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
October 21 – Boys Basketball Home Game vs Trail Ridge MS
October 22 – 5th Grade Music Concert at 5:30 pm
October 22 – Middle School Open House at 6:00 pm
October 28 – Boys Basketball Game at Westview MS
October 29 – PTA McDonalds Fundraiser – Please see below for details
October 30 – 8th Grade Choirs performance at FHS

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
Upcoming Fundraiser!

We need volunteers for this event! Please sign up HERE!
PTA Membership Contest!

The class with the most PTA memberships will win a pizza party!
When you become a member, there is no obligation required!
Memberships are $10 for an individual and $16 for a household
Sign Up Here before OCTOBER 18th!

TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
Make sure to check out our Middle School STEM quarter 1 recap video! Our students are learning and creating amazing things in our classes.
You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!
Band and Orchestra Concerts

Orchestra November 7th
Band November 12th

Screening Day
There will be a vision and hearing screening at your school on October 17th and October 18th. Your child(ren) may be on the list to be screened. Please encourage them to wear their glasses to school on this day. If the screening indicates your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. Please consult your school’s health clerk if you have questions or concerns. Click HERE for further information about the Colorado Department of Education’s guidelines for vision screenings.

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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