Big T Weekly
October 11, 2024
A Message From the Principal
Dear Big T Families,
Our 73rd Chili Supper and Silent Auction is just around the corner. This is our largest fundraiser and is more than a fundraiser, it is a tradition that runs deep! Please support this event and tradition in any way you can: volunteering, donating, attending… See the newsletter below for ways to volunteer and to purchase tickets.
PTA is holding a classroom contest for the classroom that sells the most Chili Supper tickets. The winning class will receive a pizza party at the Flipside in downtown Loveland!
Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, October 17th or Friday, October 18th for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please check-in with your child’s teacher to sign-up for a conference. You are a key in the partnership to support your child’s success. We look forward to seeing you!
We have some fabulous extra curricular activities going on at Big T. The 100 mile club is going strong with 59 students participating and over 440 miles run by Big T students already! Knitting club is starting next week for students and adults. Get your permission slip and information from the office. If your student would like to participate in the Big T Science Fair, look for information below in the newsletter.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Sincerely,
Sarah Walgast
Principal
Ram Smart Weekly Winners
Winners from September 27th
Winners from October 4th
Winners from October 10th
September Ram Smart Prize Winners
We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district.
English Video: https://www.tsd.org/climateculturevideo/spanish
Spanish Video: https://www.tsd.org/climateculturevideo/spanish
Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback!
Survey Links:
TSD Families: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/thompson/family/surveys
Community Members WITHOUT Children in the District: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/thompson/community/surveys
📌 The survey closes on November 15th
➡️ Important: If you have a child enrolled in a TSD charter school (Loveland Classical Schools or New Vision), you will participate in a separate climate and culture survey process in the future. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school.
Knitting Club for Students and Adults
Knitting club will start after school on Wednesday October 16th and will meet every Monday and Wednesday this semester. Adults and students are welcome! Students in K-2 must attend with an adult. Students 3-5 can attend on their own. We will knit hats and scarves on a loom and we are working on getting a special guest to teach with knitting needles!
The cost is free but there is a refundable deposit for the looms.
Please see the office for information and a permission slip.
Chili Supper
If you have any questions - email us anytime! bigtpta@gmail.com
Volunteer at the Chili Supper: https://bit.ly/chilisuppervolunteers24
Buy your Chili Supper tickets today!: https://bit.ly/chilisuppertickets2024
Have family and friends out of town buy virtual tickets! https://bit.ly/ChiliSupperVIRTUALtickets2024
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/fallstaffluncheon
We would love to connect with families through Facebook and Instagram. Give us a like and/or a follow! Stay in the loop on all of the amazing happenings at our school, and get a sneak peek at this year's Chili Supper auction items!
https://www.facebook.com/bigtpta
https://www.instagram.com/bigt_pta/
It is separate from the Big Thompson Elementary School Facebook & Instagram accounts.
Kindergarten Dog and Cat food and toy drive
Mr. Newmans and Mrs. Eward's kindergarten is looking for dog and cat food donations and new toys for the NOCO Humane Society. You can bring them to school starting Friday, October 4 - Thursday, October 17th. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Newman. Thank you for your consideration!
Picture retakes are October 22nd
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
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Book Fair
The book fair is coming to Big T during Chili Supper week!
October 28th - November 2nd
Hours are:
Before school 7:30 - 8:15
After school 3:10 - 4:00
Students will also be able to go during their scheduled library time during the school day.
The fair will also be open during the Chili Supper.
GT Family Forum
Community Nights at the Nuggets Games
Messages From The Office
* When your student is absent it is a good idea to reach out to their teacher to get work to do at home. However, still call the attendance line or email the office to excuse the absence. Teachers are busy and may not have time to let the office know that the absence was excused through them.
You can now excuse the absence through the parent portal if that is more convenient for you.
* If your student is absent due to an appointment, please get a medical note from the clinic and send it to the front office. Medical appointments with a note are the only absences the state of Colorado considers as excused for their count purposes.
* Remember, if you need to change how your student normally goes home please call or email the office before 2:30 PM. Stacey.faykosh@tsd.org or 970-613-5600
* Please remember that toys are to remain at home. They can be a distraction in the classroom and there are tears if the toy disappears.
**Small lost and found items are usually kept at the office.
2nd grade attending "The Wild Robot" movie
Here is the link to see the club stats: https://chelsiwoodcoxphotography.my.canva.site/big-thompson-running-club
Healthy Kids Club Monthly Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
October 14 - Science Fair Workshop
October 15 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
October 15-17 - Parent Teacher Conferences
October 17 & 18 - No School - conferences
October 22 - Picture retakes
October 22 - PTA Meeting 5:30 - 7:00
October 28 - 2nd and 3rd grade filed trip
October 28 - November 2 - Book Fair
November 2 - 73rd Annual Chili Supper 4:00-7:00
Email: info.bigt@thompsonschools.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/BigThompson
Location: 7702 W Hwy 34, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-5600
Facebook: facebook.com/BigThompsonElementarySchoolofNatureandStem
4th Grade working with Cubelets in innovations
3rd Grade using Cubelets in Innovation
School Year District Fees
School year District Fees have been added to your student's account. See the link below for how to pay online. You can also bring cash or check to the front office. If you bring cash, please bring the exact amount as we do not have change.
Number to call for school weather closures
School Closure Line
Linea de Cierre Escolar
(970) 613-6788
Pokemon Cards
NOCO Emergency Alert
Hi Principals! Larimer County Fire Departments have asked us to share this information. Please be sure to pass this information out to your families. This emergency alert will alert those who sign up for it with emergency notifications from Larimer county. Please text NOCOALERT to 888777.