Dear Thunder Valley Families,
The first semester has been a great success, and we are excited to see the learning and growth our students have achieved. We look forward to continuing that momentum in the New Year!
As a reminder, winter break begins tomorrow. There will be no school from December 22 through January 5, and students will return on January 6.
Please encourage students to continue reading and learning over the break. Additional information about our reading challenge using myON and Sora can be found below.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a special place to learn and grow. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any support.
Best wishes,
Catrina Estrada, Principal
Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal
Matt Romig, Assistant Principal
Grant Elwood, Dean of Students
Important Dates
December 22-January 5 Winter Break No School
January 6 – School Resumes
January 7- Girls Home Basketball Game vs Sunset
January 12- Girls Basketball Away Game vs Trail Ridge
January 13- Stem Accelerator and AAA next session begins
January 19- No School
Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!
Registration for Wrestling starts January 5th!
Bring in this BINGO board completed and signed by a parent after winter break to the library for a treat! There are prizes for blackout boards too!
The health office is seeking pants size 7t-10/12. We can accept any gently used and clean clothes. Thank you so much for your support!
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
Join the Thunder Valley K8 PTO—It’s Free!
Be part of a community that supports our students, teachers, and school events. Membership is completely free, and your involvement helps strengthen the Thunder Valley family. Together, we can make a difference.
Shop to Give:
Turn your everyday shopping into a fundraiser with the Givebacks Shop to Give program. Simply select Thunder Valley K8 PTO as your cause in the Givebacks system, and participating retailers will donate—at no extra cost to you. It’s the easiest way to give back while you shop!
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/thundervalleypto
Support our Staff Lounge:
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
Past videos are linked in our Thunder Valley K8 Vimeo Showcase.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
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