Important Dates

June 13th  – Office Closes for Summer

August 9th – Class lists and schedules will be sent out.

August 10th – Kinder Play Date – 10:00 – 11:00 am

August 12th – Supply Drop Off: 1st – 5th Grade – 2:30-3:30 Locker Practice for 6th-8th – 2:30-3:30

August 13th – First Day for 1st – 5th and 6th Grades

August 14th – Supply Drop Off Kinder 3:00-4:00

August 14th – First Day for 7th/8th Grade

August 15th – First Day for Kindergarten

August 22nd – Back to School Night – 5:00-6:30 pm

24-25 District School Supply Lists

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Happy Friday Raptor Families

Thank you for a wonderful year at Thunder Valley! We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community. It’s been rewarding to work with your students and witness their progress this year.

We wish you and your families a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. We hope you create lasting memories and return refreshed for the new school year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We value your partnership and support in creating a thriving school environment.

Best wishes,

Catrina Estrada, Principal 

Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal 

Matt Romig, Assistant Principal 

Grant Elwood, Dean of Students

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Thunder Valley Moving Notice

Parents/Guardians:

If your student/s are enrolled at Thunder Valley K-8 for the 2023-24 school year AND they are going to attend Thunder Valley K-8, you do NOT need to complete this form.

If your student/s are enrolled AND YOUR STUDENT/S IS MOVING/CHANGING SCHOOLS for the 2024-25 school year, please take one minute to complete this form so Mrs. Sites, Thunder Valley K-8 Registrar, can prepare your student/s’ school records and have them sent to your student/s’ new school in a timely fashion. Please complete the form for each student.

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Summer Lunch Program

Carbon Valley Academy

Lunch 11:30 am

• Students must be present
• Lasts 15 minutes
• Eat on site – not drive thru
• 18 and under free

Click here to learn more

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Calling All 5th Graders!

Middle School Step-Up provides incoming 6th graders the opportunity to advance and celebrate the transition to middle school through building relationships and community, creating comforts and connections, and developing familiarity with the school and environment while providing exposure to typical academic routines. Lunch will be provided. Transportation is available if needed.
Location: Thunder Valley K-8Date: Monday August 5th, 2024Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Please fill out the form below to register your 5th grader for the Step Up day. 

Middle School Step Up Registration

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Special Education Resources

SketchUp Project Spectrum – Neurodiverse Outreach Program – May Opportunity

Students will have the opportunity to learn 3D modeling skills. 

Dates/ Time: May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MST)

Health Sector Info Sessions for Teens – Flyer

These interactive sessions provide an opportunity for students to discover information about healthcare pathways, occupations and training.

Mobility for All Workshop Series – Flyer & RSVP

For the next seven months and starting in April of 2024, Mobility for All will be hosting a series of seven workshops at the Longmont Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD, 615 N Main St, Longmont, CO 80501). These seven workshops will highlight five popular transportation apps (Google Maps, TransitApp, RTD MyRide, Uber, and Lyft) and afterward two important, accessible transportation programs—RTD Access-a-Ride and RTD Access-on-Demand. The events will include a presentation about the app, an opportunity for Q&A, and one-on-one support. Lunch will be provided.

Where: 615 N Main St
Longmont, CO 80501

• GOOGLE MAPS: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
• TRANSITAPP: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
• RTD MYRIDE: Thursday, June 27th, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
• UBER: Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
• LYFT: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
• RTD Access-a-Ride: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
• RTD Access-on-Demand: Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30

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Innovation Center – Opportunity Climb

The Opportunity CLIMB program is hosting a summer program at the Innovation Center in June for SVVSD students who will be in high school next year. It will include the opportunity to explore certifications in AWS, Salesforce, and Cisco through field trips, career exploration, mentors, and time with professionals in the IT industry.

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Kids Carving Competition

Young artists have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and showcase their talent through the Frederick Kids Carving Competition during Chainsaws & Chuckwagons! Just like our renowned chainsaw carvers, young artists will have 4 days to create a masterpiece clay carving/sculpture. Participants will be provided with raw clay, tools, and necessary supplies to sculpt, shape, and refine their creation into masterpieces that capture the essence of their imagination. This competition is open to a total of ten youth between the ages of 8 and 13. Each competitor will be allowed the assistance of one parent or guardian for the duration of the competition. Competitors will have until 4 pm on Saturday, July 20 to complete their masterpiece, where the public will vote for their favorite carving. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place.

Please click here for more information.

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SVVSD Middle School Diving Camp

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Celebrate your child’s birthday by joining the Birthday Book Club and donating a book to the school library in their name! Each child who participates will have their name inscribed on a bookplate on the front endpaper of the donated book. We will take a picture of the birthday child holding their donated book and they will get the first chance to check it out. 

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Registration Open for Elementary Project Launch

Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school-year learning opportunities positively impact student success.

Project Launch Program Includes:

• Targeted literacy practice daily
• Content literacy in science and social studies
• Focused math study and exploration
• Transportation is provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students
• Available at no cost to families

Date & Times

Monday-Thursday, June 3 – June 27, 2024

8:00-3:00 PM

Attendance all 16 days is critical

We will close individual grade levels when full.

Space is limited! To register, please contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher, or the school office. There is no online registration format. You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program.

Middle School Project Launch

Middle School Parents! Please fill out the following google form if you are interested in having your student participate in Project Launch this summer. If you have questions, please email Mr. Elwood at [email protected]

Middle School Project Launch Interest Form
¡Padres de escuela secundaria! Complete el siguiente formulario de Google si está interesado en que su estudiante participe en el Lanzamiento del Proyecto este verano. Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico al Sr. Elwood a [email protected]

Middle School Project Launch Interest Form

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Register for 2024-2025 Transportation Services

St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.

Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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2024-2025 Before and After School Care Registration

To learn more, please click here for English and click here for Spanish.

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Community Schools K-5 Registration for 2024-2025

Community Schools offers dynamic extended learning day opportunities for children in grades K-5. Students are provided with a nurturing environment before- and after-school that fosters academic achievement, community, social-emotional growth, and creativity. Availability is limited and interested families are encouraged to register early and select their anticipated days of care immediately.

Learn More About the Registration Process

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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 doctor’s 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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Important Links

• Lunch Menu
• Free and Reduced Application
• Thunder Valley PTA Website
• Thunder Valley Band/ Orchestra Website
• Thunder Valley Spirit Wear Store
• 24-25 District School Supply Lists

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