Dear Thunder Valley Families,
It was so wonderful to have our students back in the building. Our halls feel alive with students’ laughter and the excitement of being back at school.
We are excited to see everyone during Back to School Night on Thursday, August 21st, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Please read the information from your child’s teacher for specific times. Back to School night is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and get information and learn expectations for the upcoming school year.
As we begin the year, there is a lot of information that we will be putting out. Please make sure to read the whole newsletter. You will find detailed information below on the SVVSD Code of Conduct and the TVK8 Student Family Handbook. iReady and DIBELS testing begins next week! These diagnostic test helps us gauge where students are at academically and better target their learning needs. Thank you for encouraging your student to do their best.
As always, please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. 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 Fall Dates
August 18- Middle School Girls Volleyball Practice starts
August 21 – Back to school night: 5:00pm-6:30pm
August 25- Middle School Volleyball Game at Home vs Trail Ridge
August 27- PTA meeting in the library @ 4:30pm
September 1- Labor Day No School
September 3- Late Start, School starts at 11:05, Supervision begins at 10:50am
September 3- Middle School Girls Volleyball Game @ Sunset Middle School
Code of Conduct
Dear Thunder Valley students and families,
Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document.
To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.
Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 303-833-2456.
Sincerely,
Catrina Estrada
Thunder Valley K8 Student Family Handbook
Drop Off Map
Students can be dropped off starting at 8:20 am.
Kindergarten – can be dropped off at the front of the school. If you wish to wait with your student, please park in the lot so as not to obstruct traffic.
Elementary school students will line up in their designated spots and will enter the building at 8:35 am with their teacher.
Middle school should proceed directly to the blacktop area on the south side of the school. Upon the start bell (8:32 am), students will enter the building and go to their 1st period class by 8:35 am. Middle school students should enter and exit the building through the middle school entrance only.
Dismissal Map
Kindergarten – can be picked up at the front of the school in the kinder playground. Please park in the lot so as not to obstruct traffic. Students who are riding the bus will be escorted to their bus by a staff member.
Elementary school students will be dismissed from the west side of the building with their teachers. Students who take the bus will exit directly to the busses. Walkers and bike riders will leave directly after the final bell.
Middle school students should exit the building through the middle school entrance.
Older siblings should meet the youngest child at their designated location (e.g. if you have a kindergartener and 4th grader, the 4th grade should meet the kindergartener in their designated area to be picked up together.)
Cell Phone Free Classroom/Cell Phone Practice
Please review this information with your student.
Important iPad Updates for the 2025–2026 School Year
St. Vrain’s District Technology Services has made several updates to student iPads for the upcoming school year to support a focused and secure digital learning environment both at school and at home. One key update is the implementation of a new internet filter, Securly, which adds an extra layer of protection to iPads by blocking certain types of websites.
For more information about these updates – and what they mean for your child’s device — please click here.
You can pay your students ipad insurance 8/1/25-9/15/25 through Infinite Campus.
Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!
If you need to drop off medications, please stop by the office as soon as possible.
In order to drop off medications, you need to have the correct form completed by your child’s physician. We can only accept medications once this has been completed.
Click here to view health services forms
Free Meals for all Students- Plus Extra Benefits for Your Family!
Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day during the 2025–2026 school year regardless of a student’s free or reduced eligibility.
But did you know that completing the Education Benefits Form can unlock even more support for your family and school community? A new form must be submitted each year to qualify for these additional benefits:
Extra Perks for Families Who Apply and Qualify Include:
● Increased funding for your school to support classrooms and programs
● Reduced fees for iPad insurance, Athletics, Activity Participation, Course Materials, eCredit Recovery, and much more!
● Access to Summer EBT benefits – grocery funds for summer months
● Discounts on select local utility services
Apply today! Please contact Nutrition Services at [email protected] or 303-702-8409 for more information.
Visit SVVSD Nutrition Services for more information
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.
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
Balon USA after school soccer program
Cross Country Team
We will have our first cross country team this year! Open to 5th-8th grade. Practices start 8/25 and registration is coming soon!
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Natalie [email protected]
Please help us get our staff started off right! Donate K-cups, creamer, snacks, drinks, or anything else you feel would put a smile on our teachers faces!
Sign up to sponsor the staff lounge
Please see our PTA’s website HERE
Please join us for our first PTA meeting of the year! August 27th at 4:30pm
We will be voting on dissolving our group as a PTA and reinstating as a PTO!
TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
Make sure to check out our music video parody of The Greatest Show, welcoming our students back into our building! – The Greatest School
Past videos are linked in our Thunder Valley K8 Vimeo Showcase.
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