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Raptor News

December 21, 2023

Raptor News December 21, 2023

Happy Thursday Raptor Families,


The first semester was a success, and we're thrilled to see our students learning and growing. Looking forward to more in the New Year! As a reminder, winter break starts tomorrow and there is no school on Friday, December 22nd. School resumes on January 8th.


We appreciate your support and involvement in our school community. We hope you have a relaxing break with loved ones. 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

Late Starts for the School Year:

February 7th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st


School starts at 11:05am, the earliest students can be dropped off is 10:50am. Buses pick up 2.5 hours later than their normal pick up time.

Winter Break Dates:

Winter Break Dates: December 22nd-January 5th. School resumes on January 8, 2024

MyON Winter Reading Challenge- See Attachment for more details!

Folklore Dance will be starting in January. The first practice will be on January 16th and then will meet every Monday from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Transportation will not be provided, you will need to pick up your students after practice.


If your student is interested, pick up a permission slip at the front office. This is open to 3rd-8th grade students.


Atención


El baile folklorico empezara a practicar en Enero. Estaremos empezando las prácticas en Enero 16, pero nos reuniremos todos los lunes de 3:45 a 4:45 la escuela no proveerá transportation. Los padres tendrán que asegurarse que pueden recoger a sus estudiantes después de práctica

Si su estudiante está interesado por favor recoja un formulario de autorización en la oficina de la escuela

Estudiantes de tercer grado a octavo grado serán bienvenidos.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration


Children who will be five years old by October 1, 2024 will be eligible for

Kindergarten in the fall. Registration will start on December 1, 2023. Registration

will be online at the district’s website: www.svvsd.org. Please use the tab that

says, “Parents and Students”. You will find Enrollment and Registration under

General Information. This is for families that live in the Thunder Valley K8

attendance area. If you do not live in our area, but wish to attend Thunder Valley

K8, please complete an Open Enrollment form online for the 23-24 school year.

This will put your student in consideration for Open Enrollment, but does NOT

register the student.

The following information is required to be scanned in at the time the registration

form is filled out:


*Birth Certificate

*Current Immunization Records

*Proof of Residency


Students entering kindergarten must be fully immunized according to Colorado

State Law.

The following immunizations are required to enter Kindergarten:


*5 DPT shots

*4 Polio shots


*2 MMR, which should be given to child at 12 months or older


*3 Hepatitis B shots

*2 Varicella


For more information, please call 303-833-2456

2024-2025 Fall Preschool Pre-Registration Begins December 1


To better serve families and to support a more timely student preschool placement, St. Vrain’s Department of Early Childhood Education is offering families the opportunity to complete the district’s online pre-registration process prior to the state’s Universal Preschool (UPK) application. Families that pre-register in December will receive a notification of their placement from St. Vrain Valley Schools by the end of January, 2024. Pre-registered families will receive ongoing support and communication from St. Vrain Valley Schools if they choose to navigate the UPK process.

Learn more about St. Vrain’s new preschool pre-registration process >>

Attendance

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 303-833-2456, email our attendance clerk, garcia_jessica@svvsd.org or complete this form Report an Absence
Thunder Valley K-8