Happy Friday Raptor Families,

What a great week. We are looking forward to seeing our students at Parent Teacher Conferences next week! If you need assistance with signing up, please reach out to our front office at 303-833-2456. 

Our school-wide fundraiser starts on February 11th, and runs through the 21st. Please see details below! The funds we raise support our school!

Student safety is our priority. As a reminder, do not use the bus lane for drop-off or pick-up. There is no drop-off line. Please park and have your student use the crosswalk. Please reference the drop-off & pick-up map for clarification. We also appreciate your support in providing your ID when checking students out from school. This makes sure we keep a safe environment for all our students. 

Weather permitting, we go outside everyday. Please remind your students to make sure to dress in layers as we our weather changes throughout the day. We appreciate your 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

February 10- Wrestling Competition Away at Altona

February 11- PTA Booster Fundraiser begins

February 11- Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-8:00pm

February 12- Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-8:00pm

February 13- Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-6:00pm

February 14- Non-Student Contact Day

February 17- No School for President’s Day

February 18 & 19- Spring Pictures

February 19- Wrestling Competition at TVK8

February 20- Orchestra Concert

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Please login HERE to schedule conferences

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THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!

We will be hosting our Spring Scholastic Book Fair during conferences next week: 

Tuesday, Feb 11th 3:45 – 7:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 12th 3:45 – 7:30pm

Thursday, Feb 13th 3:45 – 5:00pm

Please stop by and take a look at all of the amazing new books available for purchase and support our library!

We hope to see you all there,

Mrs. Kelly & Mrs. Ladd

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Parents,

RESERVE YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY BEFORE WE SUBMIT OUR FINAL ORDER!

Time is running out to purchase the 2025 Thunder Valley K 8 yearbook. Reserve yours before February 21st to guarantee your student a copy and to save the memories of this special year. This is the final call before we submit our order for printing. 

Set up a payment plan…easy as 1,2,3. Spread your payment over time with our three-payment installment plan. Order today!

Ready to order your yearbook? http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01129723

If you’ve already placed an order, thank you!

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Upcoming Parent University Session, February 20

St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers to support the well-being and success of their children.

Join us on Zoom, Feb. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.

Adolescent RISE with Nicholas Thompson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Adolescent RISE is a presentation that takes a fun and informative look at the developmental period of adolescence (ages 10-25). It includes debunking myths about adolescence, understanding the four qualities of adolescence (risk taking, identity formation, social reorientation, and emotional intensity), and learning about the tweenage brain. With this foundation established, ways to better support our kids will be discussed. 

Please register online to assist with planning purposes.

Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and register for upcoming events

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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 garcia_jessica@svvsd.org 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

Parent Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Up HERE

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

Make sure to check out this week’s video of our 2nd-grade classrooms! They are working on their writing using Thinking Maps during their small group instructional time!

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

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Extend Your Child’s Preschool Experience with Wraparound Pre-K Care

St. Vrain Valley Schools offers licensed Wraparound Pre-K Care for children ages 3 to 5 at six school sites, providing a safe and enriching environment to complement preschool or as a childcare option for younger learners. With activities in STEAM, literacy, and creative play, children will build skills and confidence in a nurturing setting. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens February 6.

Visit Community Schools online to learn more and register.

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Our Early Literacy Office is excited to share this “Save the Date”. We are hosting a special event designed especially for kindergarten families that will also support the exceptional work of our kindergarten teachers: 

Kindergarten Family Literacy Nights

English: February 19th, 2025 @ 5:30-7:00 pm

Spanish: February 25th, 2025 @ 5:15-7:30 (during PIE Night)

Topics include: Understanding your important role within the Colorado READ Act 
* Myths and Facts about literacy development; including how to leverage speaking in the home to promote reading
* Using district digital tools to enhance literacy at home