Dear Raptor Families,
What a fantastic week. The leaves changing and the cooler temperatures have started to make it feel like fall. Tonight, at the Frederick High School football game, the SVVSD Innovation Center’s Drone Performance Team will be performing at halftime. Please see below for more information.
This week the boys’ basketball team has an away game at Westview on Monday, October 28th. On Wednesday, October 30th, we have a PTA meeting in the library after school starting at 4:30 pm. Also on Wednesday, October 30th, our 8th grade choir students will be performing a combined concert at Frederick High School at 6:00pm.
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 25 – SVVSD Drone Team performs at the FHS football game
October 30- PTA Meeting in the Library at 4:30pm
October 30 – 8th Grade Choirs performance at FHS
October 28 – Boys Basketball Game at Westview MS
October 28- Cafecito at Thunder Valley 6pm-7pm
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
November 7 – Middle School Orchestra Concert at 6:00pm
November 11 – Boys Basketball Game TBD
November 12 – Middle School Band Concert at 6:00pm
November 13 – Frederick High School Open House
Frederick Drone Show
On Friday, October 25th, we are performing a drone show at Frederick High, around 8pm, during the football game’s halftime
The Innovation Center’s Drone Performance Team of St Vrain Valley Schools is a student-led project team responsible for the creation, animation, managing, and execution of drone shows. The team aims to connect schools and community members through incredible performances and open doors for students in a variety of fields. Through innovation, technology, and collaboration, students gain valuable skills and industry certifications to propel their careers and future endeavors. The Drone Performance Team would like to thank you for your support, and please enjoy the show!
Halloween Information
Students are invited to wear their costumes to school on Thursday, October 31st. Our Halloween Parade will be held from 9:30-10:00. All parents are welcome to attend our Halloween Parade. The parade will be held outside on our track (weather permitting). Teachers will communicate specific details that pertain to each grade level and a sign up if they need help with snacks. Teachers will be planning fun activities. If you do not want your child to participate in these activities, please notify your child’s teachers. We kindly ask that you do not send other snacks/treats that are not on the teacher sign up. Students will be allowed to wear costumes as long as they meet the following requirements:
- All costumes must follow the Thunder Valley dress code outlined in the Parent Handbook
- Students cannot wear masks, face paint or anything that covers their face
- No gore, blood or weapons are allowed
- No costumes that will distract form the learning environment (i.e. sounds, special effects, anything battery operated)
- Students must be able to continue to participate in learning activities in their costumes.
We appreciate your cooperation and know that Halloween is a fun day for the students. We aim to keep a positive and safe environment here at Thunder Valley.
Cafecito
Dear Families,
You are invited to our Cafecito!
When: October 28, 2024
Where: TVK8’s Library
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Childcare provided, please RSVP here.
Presenter: Margie Aguirre-Moreno, BSCJ
Bilingual Housing Resource Navigator-Atwood House
Topic: The realities of conditions in their community and how they are impacted.
– Some of the “hidden rules” for getting ahead
– Skills that give them confidence to do what it takes to get ahead
– How to build resources and make connections at home and at work
– Ways to deal with change and create stability in their life
Register HERE!
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
Thunder Valley News Network Club
Are you a 3rd through 8th grade student who has ever wanted to film, edit videos or be the one in front of a camera? Then we have the club for you! The Thunder Valley News Network is looking for members to join to deliver the news around the school. If you’re interested, scan the QR code outside of your classroom or get in touch with Mr. Shreve for more information.
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
TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
Please check out our video this week from our 8th-grade science classroom. Our students have been doing labs and studying chemical reactions!
You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!
Parents,
We are thrilled to have students back on campus learning and making memories with their friends. Don’t miss out on this year’s yearbook. It’s the one book that will document your student’s friends, classes, and activities. Purchase today!
OFFER ENDS November 1st.
Ready to order your yearbook? http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01129723
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
Frederick High School Booster Club has more pink out shirts for sale, get yours today!
Pink Out Shirt – FHS Booster Club
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