Dear Thunder Valley Families,
What a great week. We celebrated our fundraiser today with a Fun Run for our elementary students and a Color Run for our middle school students. Our Booster Fundraiser is open through Sunday night! Thank you for contributing to our school. Our funds support fieldtrips, teacher grants, playground equipment, and curricular resources.
Thanksgiving break starts this week. We hope you take this time to connect with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude. We have no school next week; classes resume on Monday, December 1st.
As a reminder, the first Wednesday we come back from break, December 3rd, is our PLC/Late Start. School starts at 11:05 am, with dropoff beginning at 10:50 am. We also have a Girls Basketball away game versus Timberline on Wednesday, December 3rd.
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 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break No School
December 1- Kindergarten Registration Begins
December 3- Girls Basketball Away Game vs Timberline
December 3- Late Start, School starts at 11:05am
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!
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
Next meeting January 28th at 5:30pm
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
Make sure to check out our parent update video featuring our 3rd-grade classes working on math!
Last week we had Leadworthy training at TVK8! Leadworthy is part of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and supports developing student leaders. Check out the video of the training!
Past videos are linked in our Thunder Valley K8 Vimeo Showcase.
Registration for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ 2026-27 preschool programs begin Dec. 9, 2025. Families can choose from high-quality, five-day programs, including half-day and select full-day options at schools across St. Vrain. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application is included in St. Vrain’s form, and families are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of placement at their preferred school.
2026-2027 Preschool Program Locations
2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information
Learn More About Preschool Programming
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families to attend an Open House at both the Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) and the Innovation Center (IC) on Wednesday, December 3. The Open House at the CETC will be from 3:30-7:00 p.m. and the Innovation Center event will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of course offerings across both programs, including manufacturing, digital design, P-TEACH, law, aeronautics, and more. This event is an excellent opportunity for families to explore the district’s innovative learning pathways and engage with program staff.
Elevation and Technology Center
Learn More About the Innovation Center
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!
Recent Updates
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Students at Thunder Valley K-8 in Frederick were given a rare opportunity on Wednesday — trying meat raised by their fellow St. Vrain Valley School District students. The nachos served for Wednesday’s lunch at the school included pork from pigs that were raised at the district’s Career Elevation and Technology Center. And, if students were […]
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