Dear Thunder Valley Families,
Short weeks always seem to fly by! With our ever-changing weather, we’re grateful for your flexibility and partnership. As we look ahead to next week, we have a few important events we’d love to share with you:
PTO Meeting: Wednesday, the 25th at 4:30 PM (Library). Join us to learn more about the great things happening at Thunder Valley and how you can be involved. We’d love to see you there!
Home Wrestling Match: Wednesday, the 25th vs. Longs Peak. Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete at home. Your cheers make a difference!
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We truly appreciate your continued support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Best wishes,
Catrina Estrada, Principal
Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal
Matt Romig, Assistant Principal
Grant Elwood, Dean of Students
Important Dates
February 25- PTO Meeting at 4:30pm in the Library
February 25- Wrestling Match at Home vs Longs Peak
February 25 and 26- Spring Pictures
March 2- Wrestling Match at Mead
March 4- Late Start
March 6- Wrestling Match 6th grade at Mead High School
March 7- Wrestling Match 7th/8th grade at Mead High School
March 10- Middle School Choir Concert
March 16-20 Spring Break No School
Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!
Track and Field Registration begins February 23rd!
Raptor Families, on Monday February 23rd, Salud Dental will be at Thunder Valley performing optional brief dental screenings, fluoride varnish and dental sealants to students. This service is FREE. If you are interested in having your child participate, please either complete a permission form in the front office or complete it online at saludschools.org. If you have already completed the permission form this school year you may disregard this message.
The Health Office is currently seeking leggings or sweatpants only sizes small, medium and large. We can accept any gently used and clean clothing. 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 garcia_jessica@svvsd.org or complete this form Report an Absence
Next meeting February 25th at 4:30pm
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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