Happy Friday Raptor Families,

What a great week of learning and engagement. Many of our grade levels have been taking field trips and engaging in learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Next week we have iReady testing. This is a great opportunity for students to show how much they have grown throughout the year. Please encourage your student to do their best. 

As a reminder, on Wednesday, May 7th, we have our PLC/Late Start. School starts at 11:05 am, with drop-off beginning at 10:50 am. On Thursday, May 8th, there is a Band and Jazz Band Concert in the auditorium. See below for more information.

Today was National Lunch Hero Day! We made a special video with our students as a “Thank You” to express our gratitude, and we had the joy of watching it together with our lunch ladies this morning. First-grade students designed custom aprons filled with affirmations and artwork, while our second graders wrote thoughtful notes to show their appreciation! We truly love and appreciate our lunch heroes!

With the warmer weather, please remind your students to keep their attire in line with the SVVSD code of conduct. As a gentle reminder, there are no pets on campus. Please leave them at home at pick-up and drop-off, as well as our end of year events. 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

May 5- Unified Basketball Game @ Mead Middle

May 7- Late Start, School Starts @ 11:05am

May 8 – Band and Jazz Band Concert: 6th Grade @ 6:00pm, 7th & 8th Grade is at 6:45

May 12-Unified Basketball Game @ Soaring Heights

May 13 – First Grade Concert

May 14 – Middle School Choir Concert

Save the Date!

May 16- 7th/8th Grade 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

June 2- Project Launch Starts

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

Schedule

• Kinder & 1st Grade: 1:10 – 2:10 pm – Track
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 2:10 – 3:10 pm – Track
• 4th & 5th Grade: 12:10 – 1:10 pm – Track
• Middle School: 2:35 – 3:35 pm – Field

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]

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

We made a special video with our students as a “Thank You” to express our gratitude, and we had the joy of watching it together with our lunch ladies this morning.

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?