Dear Thunder Valley Families,
What a great week and end to the third quarter. As a reminder, next week is spring break and there is no school. Classes resume on March 23rd. When we return, there is a PTO meeting on Wednesday, March 25th, at 5:30 pm.
Come see the Innovation Center’s Drone Performance today, March 13th! Show time will begin at 7:30 pm and the best viewing location will be righ here at Thunder Valley K8! See more information below.
For your planning purposes, we wanted to let you know that CMAS is after break and starts on Tuesday, April 7th. Please see below for additional information.
Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 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
March 16-20 Spring Break No School
March 25- PTO Meeting at 5:30pm in the Library
March 30-Track and Field Meet at Home
April 1- Late Start, School Starts at 11:05am
April 7-14 – CMAS: ELA & Math for 3rd – 8th grade
April 15-17 – CMAS: Science for 5th & 8th only
April 16- Talent Show
April 17- Middle School Honor Roll Breakfast
April 17- 6th grade Track Meet at Mead
April 20- Track Meet at Home
The CMAS testing information
Dates: Math and Language Arts April 7th through 14th
Science testing (5th and 8th Grade only): April 15th through the 17th
Times: 8:35 am through 11:00 am
Please avoid appointments during these times so that your child will not need to makeup their testing session. Please support your child by helping them come to school with a good nights sleep so that they are fully rested and prepared for the day. We appreciate your support.
Thunder Valley website– look here for our school calendar on the main page!
Registration Open for Elementary Project Launch
Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school year learning opportunities positively impact student success.
Project Launch Program Includes:
- Targeted literacy practice daily
- Content literacy in science and social studies
- Focused math study and exploration
- Transportation provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Exiting Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students
- Available at no cost to families
Date & Times
June 1 – June 25, 2026
Monday-Thursday
8:30-3:30 PM
Attendance all 16 days is critical
We will close individual grade levels when full.
Space is limited! To register, please contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher, or the school office. There is no online registration format. You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program.
Middle School Project Launch!
We are currently accepting registrations for our upcoming STEM Project Launch Summer Program. Please see the attached registration form for more information. You can bring the registration to the front office or email Mr. Elwood. This is open to our current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students. Email Mr. Elwood at [email protected] for more information.
Come see the Innovation Center’s Drone Performance on March 13, 2026 as they put on a Drone Show to kick off the Elementary State Robotics Championship! Show time will begin at 7:30 pm! Best viewing location will be at Thunder Valley K8.
Store closes March 29th!
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 [email protected] or complete this form Report an Absence
Next meeting March 25th 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.
Recycle Colorado is happy to announce our 2025 Design Contest: Design a Colorado Eco Hero
Recycle Colorado is excited to launch a new creative challenge for students across the state! Instead of our traditional poster contest, we are inviting K–12 students to design a Colorado Eco Hero, a mascot inspired by a real Colorado animal who helps protect our state through recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction.
What would a mountain-loving waste hero look like? What animal would step up to protect Colorado’s land, water, wildlife and your future? Now it’s your turn to decide!
We hope you and your classroom are able to participate this year. Instructions for designing your mascot and submitting your design as well as social posts to help get the word out are attached and on our website. Please share this information with others who may be interested in participating!
¡Materiales del concurso de diseño en español!
We are excited to offer our deisgn contest materials in Spanish as well. Los materiales del concurso de carteles en español se adjuntan y se pueden descargar desde nuestro sitio web.
ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool
St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited about the opportunities ParentSquare offers to streamline communication and will be working towards consolidating several of the tools families currently use into one convenient platform.
After spring break, parents and guardians will receive an email invitation to activate their ParentSquare account. This will allow families to download the mobile app, set language preferences, and choose how and when they receive notifications.
Visit the district website to learn more about ParentSquare.
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ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool
St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the new school year. We’re excited […]
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