Dear Raptor Families,

These short weeks seem to just fly by. Our middle school is now in the second quarter. With the start of cooler weather, please continue to remind your students to wear appropriate clothing to school and to dress in layers. Weather permitting, we go outside every day!

This week we have a Boys Basketball game at home versus Trail Ridge MS on Monday, October 21st. On Tuesday, October 22nd, we have the 5th grade concert at 6:00pm and Middle School Open House from 6:00-7:00pm. This is a great opportunity for our 5th grade students to meet their middle school teachers and see some of the options available for next year!

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

October 21 – Boys Basketball Home Game vs Trail Ridge MS

October 22 – 5th Grade Music Concert at 6:00 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- PTA Meeting in the Library at 4:30pm

October 30 – 8th Grade Choirs performance at FHS

November 1-Picture re-take

November 4- Boys Basketball Home Game vs Erie MS

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NEW! Drop off and Delivery system!

Did your student forget their ipad, lunch, instrument, or jacket? We have a new drop zone! Look for the drop zone cart at the front office.

• Use the provided label to write your students information
• If you’re able, please let your student know that their item has been dropped off
• Let office staff know if you’re not able to reach your student and we will coordinate with their teacher

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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

Upcoming Fundraiser!

We need volunteers for this event! Please sign up HERE!

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!

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Band and Orchestra Concerts

Orchestra November 7th

Band November 12th

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Celebrate your child’s FIRST QUARTER 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. 

Here are two ways to participate:

1)  Bring cash or a check in to the school and we will 

     purchase and process the book in your child’s name.

2)  Select one of the books from our carefully chosen Wish List by visiting 

     The Birthday Book Club list on Amazon:     

     Thunder Valley K8 Library Wish List

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Ladd

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