Dear Thunder Valley Families,

What a great week! It is field trip season and we love seeing our students engaging in experiential learning. For the month of May, our CKH character trait of the month is Be Leadworthy/Integrity. Make sure to check out the CKH parent resources that are sent out by teachers!

This week we have a Unified Basketball game on Monday, May 4th, here at TVK8. As a reminder, on Wednesday, May 6th, we have our PLC/Late Start. School starts at 11:05 am, with dropoff beginning at 10:50 am.  

With spring weather in full swing, we know conditions can change quickly here in Colorado. Please help ensure students are dressed appropriately and in line with the SVVSD Code of Conduct.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. As always, 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

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Important Dates 

May 4-Unified Basketball Game at Home 

May 6-Late Start, School Starts at 11:05am

May 11- Unified Basketball Game at Altona 

May 11-PTO Chipotle Fundraiser 4:00pm-8:00pm

May 12-Middle School Choir Concert at 6:00pm

May 14-1st Grade Music Concert at 6:00pm 

May 15-7th/8th Grade Dance at 4:30pm

May 18-Field Day

May 20-8th Grade Continuation 

May 21-All School Picnic 

May 21- Last Day of School 

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Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year

Thunder Valley K-8 Parents/Guardians:

If your student is enrolled at Thunder Valley and WILL BE MOVING/CHANGING SCHOOLS for the 2026-27 school year, please take a moment to complete this form so that our registrar can prepare your student’s records to be sent to their new school in a timely manner. NOTE: If you have more than one student please submit a response for each student.

If you are staying at Thunder Valley, your enrollment is active and you do not need to complete the form. 

Thank you for completing this form promptly. If you have questions please call 

Kristina Boyd, Registrar

Phone: 303-833-2456

Email: boyd_kristina@svvsd.org

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Education Benefit Form

Infinite Campus

Academic Calendars

RevTrak

School Menus

Spirit Wear

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

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Attention 100 Mile Club Runners and Parents!

We have 2 weeks left of running time after this week. May 7th is the last practice so get in as much running as you can!!!! We will do our celebration Monday, May 11th, from 7:50-8:20am in the big gym! We will give out certificates and donuts to all runners and then play some tag games to end with something fun. Parents you may come watch if you would like. I will send a picture of your kid with their certificate to you if you can’t make it. Let me know if you have any questions!

Great Job!

100 Mile Club Coaches

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St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Community Schools program is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year. High-quality care options are available for children from birth through fifth grade, with nurturing environments and developmentally appropriate experiences that support early learning, social growth, and a strong foundation for future success. Programs are available at different schools across the district, with flexible schedule options to meet your family’s needs.

Learn More

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Registration for Kindergarten is OPEN!

Please complete an online application

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May the Force Be With You: STEM Night is Coming!

Calling all Padawans, Engineers, and Droid-builders! We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s STEM Night. Since this year’s event falls on May 4th, we are fully embracing the theme: Star Wars! Be sure to come in your favorite Star Wars Costume (please leave light sabers at home!!) This isn’t just an event to attend—it’s an event to create. We want our students to lead the way by showcasing their ingenuity and imagination.

How Can Your Student Participate?

• The Student Design Guild: Students can present creative solutions to real-world problems they’ve tackled.
• STEM Carnival Games: Students can design and build their very own carnival games to be played by friends and family during the event.
• Come and play!  You can also just show up and explore everything the Innovation Center has to offer!

We can’t wait to see the incredible “Force” of our students’ creativity on display.  “May the 4th be with you!”

Blast Off into Summer Learning!

Looking for an engaging summer experience for your student? Registration is now open for the Innovation Center Super STEM Summer Camps! We offer a wide variety of hands-on camps designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

We are especially excited to announce our brand-new Space Innovation Camp, specifically designed for students in 3rd through 5th grades! Whether your child is an aspiring astronaut or a future engineer, this is an opportunity they won’t want to miss.

How to Register:

• Visit our website: innovation.svvsd.org/programs/summer-programs/
• See the attached flier for more details on specific dates and camp offerings.
• Scan the QR Code:

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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 – 4^th 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. 

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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 elwood_grant@svvsd.org for more information.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the school year is coming to an end, this is a friendly reminder to please pick up any medications your student has in the health office on or before the last day of school. Which is May 21st.

Any medications not collected by that time will be safely discarded.

Please note that even if your student will be participating in summer programming, all medications must still be signed out on or before the last day of school. If needed, medications can then be re-submitted to the summer health office staff.

Thank you for your help with this! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the health office.

Sincerely,
Health Office Staff
Roxana, Cecilia, and Emily

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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

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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.

We are planning for our PTO board for the ’26-’27 school year!

If you are interested in serving on our board, please e-mail thundervalleyk8pto@gmail.com to get more information!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Next week, May 4th-8th is Teacher Appreciation Week!

We have a great week planned for our staff! If you would like to volunteer please email us at thundervalleyk8pto@gmail.com.

PTO Membership

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

PTO Facebook

Get your Thunder Valley Spirit Wear!

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TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel

Past videos are linked in our Thunder Valley K8 Vimeo Showcase.

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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 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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