Dear Raptor Families,

What a great week we have had. It was filled with concerts and sporting events. As we approach the final week before winter break, thank you for your support by helping your student stay focused on learning and growing.

This week we have the PTA Winter Bingo event on Saturday, December 14th, from 3:30-5:30pm. Next Monday, December 16th, our girls’ basketball team has a home game versus Firestone Charter Academy. There is also a Cafecito on Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:00pm in the library. 

Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a special place to learn and grow. 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 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

January 8- Girls Basketball Away game vs Twin Peaks

January 13th- Girls Basketball Home Game

January 16- 8th to 9th grade FHS Transition Night at Thunder Valley

More information to follow


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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