Happy Friday Raptor Families,
What a great week. We celebrated meeting our fundraising goal at our assembly on Wednesday. The students enjoyed watching our admin team get slimed!
Next week we have a track meet at Mead High School on Monday, April 8th. Our middle school soccer team has a game at Coal Ridge Middle School on Monday, April 8th.
CMAS starts on Tuesday, April 9th. Please support your child by helping them come to school with a good night’s sleep so that they are fully rested and prepared for the day. We appreciate your support and continued 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
CMAS Testing Information
Dates
- Math and Language Arts: April 9th through 16th.
- Science testing (5th and 8th Grade only): April 17th through the 19th.
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 night’s sleep so that they are fully rested and prepared for the day. We appreciate your support.
St. Vrain’s Unframed Art Show
Please join us at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 16-21 for the public viewing of artworks from all grade levels and schools across the St. Vrain Valley.
The event is free and open to the public:
- Public Viewing: Tuesday, April 16 through Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Artists’ Night Open House: Thursday, April 18 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Different mediums will be featured including ceramics, digital art/photography, drawing, jewelry making, metalwork, mixed
Thunder Valley’s Got Talent
Upcoming Band Concerts
- Band & Jazz Band Concert – Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m.
- Orchestra & Mariachi Concert – Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Late Starts for the School Year:
May 1st
School starts at 11:05 am, the earliest students can be dropped off is 10:50 am. Buses pick up 2.5 hours later than their normal pick-up time.
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 is 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
Monday-Thursday, June 3 – June 27, 2024
8:00-3:00 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
Middle School Parents! Please fill out the following google form if you are interested in having your student participate in Project Launch this summer. If you have questions, please email Mr. Elwood at [email protected]
Middle School Project Launch Interest Form
¡Padres de escuela secundaria! Complete el siguiente formulario de Google si está interesado en que su estudiante participe en el Lanzamiento del Proyecto este verano. Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico al Sr. Elwood a [email protected]
Middle School Project Launch Interest Form
2024-2025 Before and After School Care Registration
To learn more, please click on the button below:
Track Meets
Monday April 8th- Track Meet at Mead High at 3:30PM
Monday April 15th- Track Meet at Skyline High at 3:30PM
Friday April 19th 5th & 6th grade only- District Meet at Mead High at 2:00PM
Monday April 22nd Track Meet at Thunder Valley 3:45PM
Thursday April 25th 7th and 8th grade only District Meet at Longmont High 1:00PM
Attention 100 Mile Club Parents
Please make sure to drop your kids off no earlier than 7:50am so that there is supervision for them.
Thank you!
100 Mile Club Coaches
Community Schools K-5 Registration for 2024-2025 Opens Next Week
Community Schools offers dynamic extended learning day opportunities for children in grades K-5. Students are provided with a nurturing environment before- and after-school that fosters academic achievement, community, social-emotional growth, and creativity. Availability is limited and interested families are encouraged to register early and select their anticipated days of care immediately.
Learn More About the Registration Process
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 doctor’s 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
Important Links
- Lunch Menu
- Free and Reduced ApplicationThunder Valley PTA Website
- Thunder Valley Band/ Orchestra Website
- Thunder Valley Spirit Wear Store
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