
Dear Thunder Valley Families,
This week has just flown by! There is no school on Monday, January 19th due to the holiday.
This coming week the girls basketball team has an away game at Soaring Heights PK8 on Wednesday, January 21st. On Friday, January 23rd, we have the middle school Winter Social Dance from 3:45-5:15pm. See below for more information. Make sure your student brings a few dollars for food!
The signup information for Meet The Teacher, for Parent Teacher Conferences in February, will be going out on January 26th. We look forward to seeing our families and connecting with you.
We appreciate your 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
January 19- No School
January 21 – Away Game: Girls Basketball Game at Soaring Heights
January 23- Middle School Winter Social
January 28- PTO Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm
February 2- Wrestling Match at Home
February 4- Late Start
February 10, 11, and 12- Parent Teacher Conferences: more information coming soon

Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!






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.







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