Happy Thursday Raptor Families,

It was so wonderful to see so many of you at Parent Teacher Conferences this week! Thank you for partnering with us in supporting our students. As a reminder, we do not have school tomorrow, Friday, February 14th, or Monday, February 17th.

Our school-wide fundraiser started this past Tuesday! The fundraiser will continue through February 21st. Please see details below! The funds we raise support our school! There will be a Fun Run on Friday, February 21st, for the Elementary students and a Color Run for the middle school students at the end of the day.

On Wednesday, February 19th, we have a home wrestling meet versus Sunset MS. On Thursday, February 20th, we have the Middle School Orchestra Concert at 6:00pm. 

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 14 – No School – Non-student contact day

February 17 – No School – Presidents’ Day

February 18, 19 – Spring Picture Day – Buyers & New Students Only

February 19 – Wrestling Home Meet vs Sunset

February 20 – TVK8 Orchestra Concert

February 21 – Fundraiser Fun Run for Elementary & Color Run for Middle School

February 24 – Wrestling Meet Away at Lyons

February 26 – PTA McDonalds Fundraiser – see below for more information 

February 27 – Middle School Band Concert at 6:00pm

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Orchestras and Mariachi: February 20 

• 6th Grade @ 6:00 pm
• Mariachi, 7th and 8th Grade @ 6:45 pm

Bands and Jazz Band: February 27

• 6th Grade @ 6:00 pm
• Jazz Band, 7th and 8th Grade @ 6:45 pm

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The TVK8 Parent/Community Committee needs your help. 

The TVK8 Parent/Community Committee kindly asks you to take a minute to complete the short 7 question Involvement Survey. Your feedback will help us understand how we can better connect our parents and the community with volunteering opportunities throughout the school year and/or eliminate barriers to getting involved. 

You can access the survey here: Parent/Community Involvement Survey

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Sandra Vazquez at vazquez_sandra@svvsd.org or 303.833.2456.

Thank you for your time and for being a vital part of our school community!

Thank you for helping!

The Committee

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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

We are having a great time with the Booster Team on campus! Over $4,000 has already been raised towards our goal of $22,000 for field trips and supplemental curriculum resources.

If your family does get a donation this weekend, you’ll be part of the Weekend Challenge, to earn the special edition DP keychain for $2/lap or $60 in flat donations over the weekend on mybooster.com. Check out our epic weekend prize!

Thank you for supporting our school.

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

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

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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