Happy Friday Raptor Families,
What a great week! As a reminder, we do not have school on Monday. Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you all on Tuesday!
On Tuesday, April 29th, we are hosting a 5th to 6th-Grade Transition Night at 5:00pm in the auditorium. Guardians and 5th grade students, please join us for information and success tips for the transition to middle school!
On Tuesday, April 29th, we have a Middle School Soccer game at home vs Twin Peaks after school. On Tuesday, April 29th, we have a 4th grade music concert in the auditorium at 6:00pm. On Wednesday, April 30th, there is a middle school Band and Jazz Band Concert in the auditorium. Please see below for times and details.
With the warmer weather, please remind your students to keep their attire in line with the SVVSD code of conduct. We appreciate your support and continued 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
April 28- Non-Student Contact Day, No School
April 29- Middle School Soccer Home Game vs Twin Peaks @ 4:00pm
April 29 – 5th Grade Transition Night at 5:00pm
April 29- 4th grade Music Concert 6:00pm
April 30- Orchestra and Mariachi Concert: 6th Grade @ 6:00pm, 7th & 8th Grade is at 6:45
May 7- Late Start, School Starts @ 11:05am
Save the Date!
May 2- 5th grade Field Day
May 16- Middle Dance @ 4:45pm
May 19- Field Day
May 21- 8th grade Continuation @ 5:00pm
May 22- Kinder Celebration @ 10:00am
May 22- All School Picnic @ 12:00pm
May 22- Last Day of School
Enrollment Verification
Thunder Valley K-8 Parents/Guardians:
If your student is enrolled at Thunder Valley and WILL BE MOVING/CHANGING SCHOOLS for the 2025-2026 school year, please take a moment to complete this form so that our registrar can prepare your student’s records to be sent to their new school in a timely manner. If you have more than one student enrolled and are moving/changing schools, please complete the form for each student.
You ONLY need to complete this form if your student is MOVING OR CHANGING SCHOOLS. If you are staying at Thunder Valley, there is no need to fill this out.
Thank you for completing this form promptly. If you have questions please call Kristina Boyd, Registrar at 303-833-2456 or email [email protected]
5th to 6th Grade Transition Night – Join Us!
Attention 5th Grade Families! We are excited to invite you to our 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
This special event is designed to help students and parents feel prepared and confident about the exciting move to middle school. You’ll have the opportunity to:
-Learn about class schedules and expectations
– See the 6th grade classrooms
-Discover extracurricular activities and clubs
-Get answers to all your questions!
We look forward to welcoming our future 6th graders and their families. Don’t miss this chance to make the transition smooth and exciting!
We hope to see you there!
Orchestra and Mariachi: April 30
Band and Jazz Band: May 8th
Times for both concerts are as follows:
6th Grade Concert Times:
Students Arrive-5:40
Start time-6:00
End Time-6:20
7th and 8th Grade Concert Times:
Students Arrive-6:30
Start Time-6:45
End Time-7:15
Help Our STEM Classroom!
Our STEM class is gearing up for exciting hands-on projects, and we need your help! We’re looking for donations of various materials that students can use to build, create, and experiment. Some of the items we could use include:
– Cereal boxes
– Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
– Plastic cups and straws
– Toothpicks
– Craft sticks
– Egg cartons
– String, yarn, or rubber bands
These materials will help our students bring their designs to life as they learn about engineering, problem-solving, and creativity. If you have any of these items, please send them in with your child or drop them off at the office.
Thank you for supporting innovation and creativity in our classroom!
Parents,
The Yearbooks are arriving soon! Yearbooks are extremely limited and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase your copy ASAP before it’s gone.
Ready to order your yearbook? http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01129723
Click the link for more information:
Frederick Volleyball: Youth Camp
There’s Still Time to Register for Innovation Center Summer Programming!
From outdoor adventures and creative design to coding, aeronautics, music innovation, and more—the Innovation Center’s summer programming offers something for every interest and age group. Open to students entering grades 1–12, these hands-on experiences spark curiosity, build new skills, and create lasting memories. Programs run throughout June and July at Timberline PK-8, Westview Middle, and Frederick High.
Learn more and register today.
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 create a memorable week for teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th-9th. Please click the link to sign up to donate items.
Thunder Valley K8 PTA: 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week
Please see our PTA’s website HERE
TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!
Please join us at the Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 6 for our annual STEM Night! We’ll have STEM activities, a Make and Take section, and content specific STEM events in each of our focus areas, which include: Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Digital & Virtual Design, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, and Video Production. In addition, we’ll have larger outdoor STEM opportunities, the Student Design Guild, and Cardboard Carnival Games! Come to play from 4:30-6:30. Want to be a part of the Student Design Guild and / or the Carnival Games?
SVVSD’s Nutrition Services is hosting an upcoming Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday April 28th from 6:00-7:15pm virtually through zoom.
This meeting will include:
Introducing SVVSD’s District Chef: Jim Rowan!
– Menu & recipe updates
– New Special Diet products
– Farm to school program updates; introducing the farm box
– Legislative updates & how it could impact SVVSD and Healthy Meals for All
-Collaborate Ideas for further family engagement w/ Nutrition Services
You can Zoom into this meeting by clicking on the text below.
PAC Nutrition Services Meeting Link Spring 2025
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