Dear Raptor Families,

Last week our students did a great job on their winter iReady testing. Thank you for encouraging them to do their best and show their growth so far this school year. 

We have a lot of upcoming events this next week. We are excited for you to join us in supporting our young performers and athletes this week. On Monday, December 9th, our Girls Basketball team has an away Game at Sunset Middle School. Also on Monday, December 9th, our elementary Soaring Singers have their concert in the auditorium at 6:00PM. On Tuesday, December 10th, our 8th Grade Band students have a combined concert at Frederick High School. On Wednesday, December 11th, there is a middle school Choir Concert in the auditorium at 6:00 pm.

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

December 9 – Girls Basketball Away Game at Sunset MS

December 9 – Soaring Singers Concert at 6:00pm

December 10 – 8th Grade Band Performs at FHS

December 11 – Choir Concert at TVK8

December 14- PTA Winter Bingo 3:30pm-5:30pm

December 16- Girls Basketball Home Game vs Firestone

December 17- Cafecito at 6:00 pm

December 20-January 6 -No School Winter Break


Lost and Found

Please check the lost and found before Winter Break 12/19.







As the holiday season approaches, if you require assistance in providing gifts for your student(s) during this special time, please reach out to any of the counselors at TVK8. They can connect you with a local community resource to help meet your needs.

Evin Kelly: [email protected]

Kelli Frost: [email protected]

Jennifer Steele: [email protected]

Chelsea Sloan: [email protected]


In preparation for ACCESS testing (the English language test) we will be pulling students from specials to practice a few weeks before the test. This will start on January 7th. The ACCESS test itself will begin on January 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Moreno or Olga Rojas-Rodriguez. Thank you! For more information about the ACCESS test please visit ACCESS for ELs


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


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

Holiday Spirit Wear Sale!


TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

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


Please click HERE to complete the family survey



St. Vrain Preschool Expands to Five-Day-A-Week Programs
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17.

Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.



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