Happy Friday Raptor Families,

What a great week. Our students did a great job on their final section of iReady testing. Thank you for encouraging them to do their best and show their growth! The school year is flying by. Next week is Spirit Week! Make sure to see the information below. Please continue to encourage your students to stay engaged and finish strong as we head into the last few weeks of the school year.

This coming week we have a 1st-Grade Concert on Tuesday, May 13th, in the auditorium at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, May 14th, we have a Middle School Choir Concert in the auditorium. On Friday, May 17th, we have the 7th and 8th grade dance from 4:45 – 6:15 pm.

Looking ahead to the following week, we have an all school picnic on the last day of school, Thursday, May 22nd. Parents are invited and welcome to join us. There will be sign-in sheets as you enter the fields. If your student is leaving with you at the end of the picnic, please make sure to sign them out with their teacher. 

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 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

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!

Register for 2025-2026 Transportation Services

St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. 

Apply for transportation services online

Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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 see our PTA’s website HERE

TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

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