Dear Thunder Valley Families,
What a great first full week with students! Our students did a great job of getting into routines and adjusting to the school year schedule. They did a great job on iReady testing last week and we can’t wait for our students to show their growth throughout the year.
This next week we have our first home girls’ volleyball game! Come out and support our students on Monday, August 25th as they play Trail Ridge MS. Please enter through door 2 starting at 3:40pm. On Wednesday, August 27th, we have our first PTA meeting in the library at 4:30pm.
Friendly Reminder: For the safety of all students, pets are not allowed on campus. Please leave them at home during pick-up, drop-off, and end-of-year events. We also ask for your continued courtesy in the parking lot by allowing others space to back out and exit safely. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe and welcoming!
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 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
September 8- Middle School Girls Volleyball Game @ Home vs Firestone
September 11- Fall Photos
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
Cell Phone Free Classroom/Cell Phone Practice
Please review this information with your student.
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!
Our school health office is in need of children’s underwear, shorts, and pants in sizes 6T–10T. These items are essential to help students who need a quick change during the school day.
If you’re able to donate, please drop items off at the school office.
Thank you for supporting our students!
Additionally, 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
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 parent update video this week featuring our 5th-grade students working in class!
Past videos are linked in our Thunder Valley K8 Vimeo Showcase.
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