ThunderRidge Weekly Update
Patterson's Perspective
Grizzly Families,
Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed a great Thanksgiving break with your families and friends.
There are only 2 weeks left of class before semester finals. Students will have several opportunities for tutoring before their exams, including Access, Advisement and an after school Study Fest hosted by our awesome NHS students. I encourange them to take advantage of these support systems to finish the semester strong.
Thank you for your support,
Sean Patterson
Principal, ThunderRidge High School
Important Dates
🏫 December 6 - DCSD Legacy Campus Showcase Night - Legacy Campus - 6:30pm -7:30pm
✏️ December 9 - ACT Testing
🎵 December 11 - Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
🎵 December 12 - Choir Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
🎵 December 13 - Christmas Music Collage - Auditorium - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
✏️ December 14 - Fall Finals Study Fest - TR Library - 3:00pm -4:30pm
📃 December 15 - Senior Ads Due
✏️ December 18 - 21 - Fall Final Exams - see schedule below
✏️ December 21 - End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
⛔ December 22 - Grading Day (No students)
❄️ December 25 - January 5 - WINTER BREAK
⛔ January 8 - Teacher Work Day - NO STUDENTS
✏️ January 9 - Second Semester Starts
Bell Schedule for December 4 - 8
Monday - Blue Day
Tuesday - Green Day
Wednesday - Blue Day
Thursday - Green Day
Friday - ALL Day
Due to the new common bell schedule, our staff will have PLCs every Friday morning if it is a regular 5-day week.
On PLC days, classes will begin at 8:25am and students will follow an 'ALL' day class schedule. If your student needs to arrive at school prior to 8:25am, they may go to the Library or Commons until class starts. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria.
ThunderRidge Athletics
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DCSD Legacy Campus Showcase Night
Fall 2023 Finals Schedule
Fall Finals Study Fest
Does your student need help studying for finals? NHS will be offering free tutoring in the library on December 14th from 3:00-4:30pm.
A Message from StuGov: Snack Donations for Finals Week
Finals are approaching and StuGov needs your help! We would like to provide students with a quick grab-and-go snack each day of finals week: fruit snacks, granola bars, cookies, etc.
If you are able to provide a snack donation, please drop it off at the security desk in the Main Entrance. Please put 'StuGov' on the snack.
We will have a table set up in the main hallway for kids to stop by during Access to grab a snack before finals start each day.
We appreciate your support and couldn't do this without you.
Finals start December 18, so we can accept any donation prior to that day.
Information for the Class of 2024
Senior Ads for the yearbook are due December 15th.
Click here for more information.
Caps & Gowns and Graduation Memorabilia
Caps & gowns and graduation memorabilia can now be ordered from Herff Jones!
Please visit the Herff Jones website here to place an order for caps & gowns and graduation memorabilia. You can stop by the main office to pick up an information packet if you would like more details. Order your cap and gown by December 17th to receive early bird pricing. Prices will increase on December 18th.
Counselors' Corner
This past week, TRHS Counselors saw 243 students for academic, social emotional, and post secondary support.
Counselors will be visiting junior seminars on Dec 5th and 12th to present Signs of Suicide, a curriculum designed to teach students about mental health and emphasize how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. If you don’t want your student to participate in this presentation, please complete this form.
Career presenters this month!
December 5th: Restaurant Management
December 12th: Nursing
Mindful Minute: Even though Thanksgiving is over, practicing gratitude still benefits all of us in powerful ways! One simple way to practice gratitude each day is to engage in “What Went Well.” Take 5 minutes at the beginning or end of your day to write down three things that went well. Even the simplest things, like enjoying a delicious cup of coffee in the morning, will shift your focus to the positive during the day, and improve everything you do!
View the full Counseling Newsletter here.
Community Events and Fundraisers
Support the TRHS Welding Shop
Order your TR ornament, cut by our very own Welding Shop! Perfect for the holidays or a senior gift!
Click the link above or scan the QR code below to get yours.
Last day to order is December 9th, with delivery/pick up on December 18th - 20th.
All proceeds benefit TRHS Welding.
DCSD Community Night
Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers
December 9, 2023 / 7:00pm
Ball Arena
This Week in Advisement
Freshmen
Freshmen practiced a mindfulness activity with our school counselor, Ms. Cofer. Students learned some techniques to calm their minds and focus on their goals as the semester comes to an end.
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
ThunderRidge is proud to offer a wide variety of clubs and activities!
Click the bar above for a full list including times, days and locations.
Shop the TR Apparel Store
Shop for your customizeable TR gear anytime at the TRHS Online Apparel Store.
About Us
Principal Sean Patterson
Mission Statement:
Empowering Grizzlies through curiousity, compassion, courage, community and service.
#AlwaysAGrizzly
Website: trhs.dcsdk12.org
Location: 1991 West Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Phone: 303.387.2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRHSGrizzlies?mibextid+LQQJ4d
Twitter: @TRidgeGrizzlies
American Furniture Warehouse Back to School Rally - Better Your Home, Better Your School
Mention ThunderRidge at check-out and a percentage of your purchase will be donated back to the school!
Purchases count any time of the year.