Dear Thunder Valley Families,
We have one more week before break. Thank you for encouraging your students to fully engage in the learning and finish strong. We have a PTO meeting on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30pm. Our fundraiser is going strong! All funds support your students. We wrap up the fundraiser on Friday, November 21st.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Reminders: Thank you for helping us keep students safe during busy times. To minimize impact on our neighbors, please avoid using The Spark! parking lot. If you’re dropping off, we appreciate your support in guiding your student to their line-up spot.
Please remember to pick up students promptly at 3:35 p.m. when school dismisses. Our office closes at 4:00 p.m., and timely pickup helps us keep everyone safe and supported. Thank you for your partnership!
Lastly, Santa Cops forms for Frederick/Firestone PD are due November 24th. If you want to nominate a family in need please pick up an application at the front office.
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 19- PTO Meeting in the Library 5:30pm
November 21- Fundraiser Fun Run
November 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break No School
December 3- Girls Basketball Away Game vs Timberline
December 8- Girls Basketball Home Game vs Twin Peaks
December 10- 3rd Grade Music Concert at 6:00pm
December 15- Soaring Singers Concert 6:00pm
December 15- Middle School Girls Home Basketball Game vs. Firestone
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
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
Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!
Our Booster fundraiser is in full swing! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for curricular resources and playground equipment. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!
️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ️
We are excited to share that we have a special partnership activation with Main Event! When you register your student(s) on MyBooster.com, and get a $1 per minute or $35 donation they earn a 60-Minute Main Event Play Pass. Once registered, they will be entered into a schoolwide sweepstakes for a Main Event MEGA VIP Party! Students can earn additional entries by completing sharing tasks on their student dashboards.
Thank you for being a part of our Thunder Valley K-8 community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!
Key Dates to Remember:
Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 11/12/2025
Event Day – 11/21/2025
*Need help signing up? View video instructions.
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!
TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
Please see our Veteran’s Day Video!
Past videos are linked in our Thunder Valley K8 Vimeo Showcase.
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student’s student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
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