
Happy Friday Raptor Families,
What a great first week back from break. We have hit the ground running and are back at the learning. As a reminder, on Wednesday, April 2nd, we have our PLC/Late Start. School starts at 11:05 am, with drop off beginning at 10:50 am.
On Monday, March 31st, we host a home Track and Field Meet after school. On Tuesday, April 1st, the 3rd grade music concert is in the auditorium at 6:00pm.
Thunder Valley is hosting Project Launch in June. It is an extended learning opportunity for our students. If you are interested in having your student attend, please see the attached information below.
For your planning purposes, we wanted to bring to your attention that CMAS starts on Tuesday, April 8th. Please see below for additional information.
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
March 31- Track and Field Meet at TVK8
April 1- 3rd grade music concert 6:00pm
April 2- Late Start-School starts at 11:05am
April 7- Track and Field Meet at FHS
April 11-Middle School Soccer Game at TVK8 4:00pm
April 14- Track and Field Meet @ Twin Peaks
April 14- Middle School Soccer Away Game @ Sunset MS
April 8-15 – CMAS: ELA & Math for 3rd – 8th grade
April 16-18 – CMAS: Science for 5th & 8th only
CMAS Testing Information
Dates: Math and Language Arts: April 8th through 15th
Science testing (5th and 8th Grade only): April 16th through the 18th
Times: 8:35 am through 11:00 am
Please avoid appointments during these times so that your child will not need to makeup their testing session. Please support your child by helping them come to school with a good nights sleep so that they are fully rested and prepared for the day. We appreciate your support.




UPDATE!
100 mile club will be moving outside to the track starting March 31st







Celebrate your child’s THIRD 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. Please write your email address on the line below so we can share the photo with you!
Here are two ways to participate:
1) Write a check for $10 (or cash) to Thunder Valley K8 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

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

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
Make sure to check out our video of our admin costume race at our assembly!
We were celebrating meeting our fundraising goals this year!
You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!






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