Dear Thunder Valley Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the costume parade this morning! It is always fun to see all the creativity. Next Wednesday, November 5th, we have a PLC/Late Start. School starts at 11:05 am, with dropoff beginning at 10:50 am.
While we understand that getting candy is a lot of fun, please remind your students not to bring candy into school next week. This causes a huge distraction to learning. As an extra reminder, the lost and found is filling up fast! Make sure that your student has gone through it if you are missing items!
On Monday, November 3rd, the boys basketball team has a game at Timberline K8.
Thank you for encouraging your student to dress in layers. It has been chilly in the mornings and, weather permitting, we go outside everyday. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. 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 Dates
November 3- Boys Basketball Home Game vs Timberline
November 3- Registration Opens for Girls Basketball
November 5- Late Start, School Starts at 11:05
November 7- Picture Retakes
November 10- FHS Open House
November 11- Veteran’s Day Celebration
November 12- Booster Fundraiser begins
November 19- PTO Meeting in the Library 5:30pm
November 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break No School
We would like to hear from parents about your child’s experience with the Colorado READ Act and its observed impact.
As you may know, the Colorado READ (Reading to Ensure Academic Development) Act provides funding and a framework for improving literacy outcomes for kindergartners through third graders, particularly those with “Significant Reading Deficiencies” (SRDs) who are at risk to not read at grade level by third grade. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working with WestEd and its partners to conduct a legislatively mandated evaluation of the READ Act since March 2020.
The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential.
- We are only asking you to complete the survey if your child has ever been identified as having a significant reading deficiency (SRD) and/or has ever been given a READ plan.
- Thank you in advance for your participation in this parent survey. We greatly appreciate your time and willingness to share your experience.
Please click here to participate in the survey
Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!
SNAP Benefit Update from CDE
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:
- Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
- Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email [email protected]
- Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
Order by October 31st for $35!
RSVP by filling out this Google Form
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 join us for our first meeting as a PTO!
November 19th at 5:30pm in the library
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
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