Upcoming Events
May 13th – Spirit Week – Opposite Day – Students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students.
May 13th @ 6:00 p.m. – 6th-8th Grade Choir Concert
May 14th – Spirit Week – Disney Day
May 15th – Spirit Week – White Out Wednesday
May 15th @ 5:30 p.m. – PTA Meeting
May 16th – Spirit Week – Hawaiian Day
May 16th – 8th Grade Field Trip
May 17th – Spirit Week – Raptor Day – Wear Blue and Gold
May 17th @ 5:00 p.m. – 7th & 8th Grade Dance
May 20th – Field Day
May 22nd @ 5:00 p.m. – 8th Grade Continuation
May 23rd – Medication Pickup
May 23rd @ 10:00 a.m. – Kindergarten Program
May 23rd @ 12:00 p.m. – All School Picnic
Happy Friday Raptor Families,
What a great week. Our students did a great job on their final section of iReady testing. Thank you for encouraging them to do their best and show their growth! The school year is flying by. Next week is Spirit Week! Make sure to see the information below. Please continue to encourage your students to stay engaged and finish strong as we head into the last few weeks of the school year.
This coming week we have a Choir Concert on Monday, May 13th, in the auditorium at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, May 15th, we have the PTA meeting at 5:30 pm in the library. On Friday, May 17th, we have the 7th and 8th grade dance from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Looking ahead to the following week, we have an all school picnic on the last day of school, Thursday, May 23rd. Parents are invited and welcome to join us. There will be sign-in sheets as you enter the fields. If your student is leaving with you at the end of the picnic, please make sure to sign them out with their teacher.
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
Spirit Week May 13th – May 17th
LAST MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT of the school year
MONDAY MAY 13, 6pm
Students, please arrive between 5:30-5:45 to warm up
Families, the auditorium will be open for seating at 5:30
The show starts at 6pm and lasts about 40 minutes.
We are excited to sing for you!
Attention 100 Mile Club Runners!
Congrats on finishing the year! We will do our celebration Tuesday May 14th from 7:50-8:20 in the big gym!
Great Job!
100 Mile Club Coaches
Lost & Found
As a reminder, please have your student check lost and found for any lost items. Lost and Found items will be donated on the last day of school, May 23rd.
Medication Pick Up May 23rd
Medication Pick Up:
MAY 23RD 2024
Please note that district regulations do not allow us to send medications home with students.
If your child has taken all of his/her medication by the end of the school year, the empty container(s) will be sent home with him/her.
If your child has medication left on hand, a parent or another adult with your written authorization will need to come to the office to pick it up.
Any medication which is not picked up on the last day of school for students, will be destroyed. Any questions please feel free to contact the health clerk Neftaly Hernandez by calling the school or emailing at [email protected]
Calling All 5th Graders!
Middle School Step-Up provides incoming 6th graders the opportunity to advance and celebrate the transition to middle school through building relationships and community, creating comforts and connections, and developing familiarity with the school and environment while providing exposure to typical academic routines. Lunch will be provided. Transportation is available if needed.
Location: Thunder Valley K-8Date: Monday August 5th, 2024Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Please fill out the form below to register your 5th grader for the Step Up day.
Middle School Step Up Registration
Special Education Resources
SketchUp Project Spectrum – Neurodiverse Outreach Program – May Opportunity
Students will have the opportunity to learn 3D modeling skills.
Dates/ Time: May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MST)
Health Sector Info Sessions for Teens – Flyer
These interactive sessions provide an opportunity for students to discover information about healthcare pathways, occupations and training.
Mobility for All Workshop Series – Flyer & RSVP
For the next seven months and starting in April of 2024, Mobility for All will be hosting a series of seven workshops at the Longmont Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD, 615 N Main St, Longmont, CO 80501). These seven workshops will highlight five popular transportation apps (Google Maps, TransitApp, RTD MyRide, Uber, and Lyft) and afterward two important, accessible transportation programs—RTD Access-a-Ride and RTD Access-on-Demand. The events will include a presentation about the app, an opportunity for Q&A, and one-on-one support. Lunch will be provided.
Where: 615 N Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
- GOOGLE MAPS: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
- TRANSITAPP: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
- RTD MYRIDE: Thursday, June 27th, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
- UBER: Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
- LYFT: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
- RTD Access-a-Ride: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
- RTD Access-on-Demand: Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 11:30 -1:30
Thunder Valley Moving Notice
Parents/Guardians:
If your student/s are enrolled at Thunder Valley K-8 for the 2023-24 school year AND they are going to attend Thunder Valley K-8, you do NOT need to complete this form.
If your student/s are enrolled AND YOUR STUDENT/S IS MOVING/CHANGING SCHOOLS for the 2024-25 school year, please take one minute to complete this form so Mrs. Sites, Thunder Valley K-8 Registrar, can prepare your student/s’ school records and have them sent to your student/s’ new school in a timely fashion. Please complete the form for each student.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Celebrate your child’s birthday by joining the Birthday Book Club and donating a book to the school library in their name! Each child who participates will have their name inscribed on a bookplate on the front endpaper of the donated book. We will take a picture of the birthday child holding their donated book and they will get the first chance to check it out.
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
Register for 2024-2025 Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.
Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
2024-2025 Before and After School Care Registration
To learn more, please click here for English and click here for Spanish.
Community Schools K-5 Registration for 2024-2025
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 Application
- Thunder Valley PTA Website
- Thunder Valley Band/ Orchestra Website
- Thunder Valley Spirit Wear Store
- 24-25 District School Supply Lists
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