ThunderRidge Weekly Update

Patterson's Perspective

Welcome Back, Grizzlies!

We are excited to kick-off the 24-25 school year! Our staff has been hard at work preparing for a fantastic year and we can't wait to have students back in the building next week.

Please see below for important information regarding Freshmen orientation, student check-in, and the first few days of school for all students.

As always, please reach out to me with any suggestions, questions, or concerns.

Looking forward to a great year,

Sean Patterson

Principal, ThunderRidge High School

Important Dates

August 7 - Freshmen Orientation (Half-Day)/All Student Check-In (See schedule below)/Picture Day

August 7 - 11th-12th Grade Parking Pass Pick-Up (for pre-purchased passes ONLY)

August 8 - First day of school for all students

August 9 - TR Athlete/Parent Workshop

August 12 - Freshmen Parent Night - Auditorium - 6:00pm - 7:40pm

August 21 - Senior Parent Post Secondary Night

August 21 - Back to School Night

August 25 - Senior parking lot painting

August 7, 2024 - Freshmen Orientation and Student Check-In

Freshmen - 7:20am -12:40pm

You will have a half-day on Wednesday, August 7th. Please plan to arrive at TR by 7:20am to allow for plenty of time to find your Seminar teacher near the main entrance on the west side of the building. Have a printed copy of your schedule with you, or have it saved to your phone for easy access (do not rely on technology to login to Infinite Campus at school). Students will have yearbook and ID photos taken that day. The day will end at 12:40pm. Buses will run on a normal schedule, picking up at 2:50pm. Lunch will be provided by Nutritional Services for those riding the bus.

NEW to TR Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Students - 7:20am - 9:00am

10th, 11th, 12th grade students that are new to TR will attend orientation on Wednesday, August 7th from 7:20am - 9:00am. Meet Grizzly Connect at the flagpole in the front parking lot at 7:20am.

You will have your school ID/yearbook picture taken during this time.

Sophomores - 8:00am - 9:30am

Please arrive anytime between 8:00am - 9:30am to have your school ID and yearbook picture taken. You are then free to go.

Juniors - 11:30am - 12:30pm

Please arrive anytime between 11:30am - 12:30pm to have your school ID and yearbook photo taken in the Commons. If your application for a parking permit has been approved and you have completed payment, you will also pick up your parking permit during this time in the small gym. Note: this is for permit pick up only. Parking permits are not being sold on Wednesday, August 7th. If you have not already applied and paid for a parking permit, you will need to wait for the application to open again on August 15th.

Seniors - 12:45 -1:30pm

You will only attend on-site check-in if you need to pick up a pre-approved/paid parking permit.

You can pick your permit up anytime between 12:45pm -1:30pm in the small gym. Note: this is for permit pick up only. Parking permits are NOT being sold on Wednesday, August 7th. If you have not already applied and paid for a parking permit, you will need to wait for the application to open again on August 15th.

Seniors will NOT get a new ID/yearbook photo taken. Student ID photos will roll from last year and IDs will be distributed by your Seminar teacher.

Returning sophomores, juniors and seniors, if you are unable to attend during your scheduled time, you may attend anytime from 1:45pm - 2:15 pm. This is a small window, so please do your best to attend during your scheduled morning time.

Bell Schedules for August 8th and 9th

Thursday, August 8th

Modified ALL Day

Seminar: 7:40-8:39 (59 min)

1st: 8:44-9:27 (43 min)

2nd: 9:32-10:15 (43 min)

3rd: 10:20-11:03 (43 min)

4th: 11:08-11:51 (43 min)

5th: 11:56-1:14

A Lunch: L=11:51-12:26 / 5th=12:31-1:14

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B Lunch: 5th=11:56-12:39 / L=12:39-1:14

6th 1:19-2:02 (43 min)

7th 2:07-2:50 (43 min)

Friday, August 9th

ALL Day - NO PLC

1st: 7:40 – 8:32 am (52)

2nd: 8:37 – 9:29 am (52)

3rd: 9:34 – 10:26 am (52)

4th:10:31 – 11:23 am (52)

5th period 11:28 – 12:56 pm

A Lunch : L=11:23-11:59 / 5th=12:04 -12:56

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B Lunch : 5th = 11:28 - 12:20 / L=12:20-12:56

6th: 1:01 – 1:53 pm (52)

7th: 1:58 – 2:50 pm (52)

Bell Schedule for 24/25 School Year

TR has PLC's every Friday morning if it is a regular 5-day school week.

Classes begin at 8:25am on PLC days. 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.