Peakview Academy

Dear Peakview Academy Families,

Happy April! Spring is in full swing, and our school is buzzing with activity. This month, our students will showcase their hard work and learning during CMAS testing—let’s encourage them to do their best! We’re also celebrating athletics with the excitement of track season, unified basketball games, and the launch of the inaugural PVA/HPS golf team. Our Learners continue to shine beyond the classroom with well-deserved recognition of selected students to the TSD Middle School Honor Band and displaying their art work at the Loveland Museum. Plus, we invite you to join us for McTeacher Night at McDonald’s, where our staff will be serving up smiles to support our school. Thank you for your continued partnership—we look forward to a fantastic month ahead!

04/01: CMAS Spirit Week - Dress Like A Leader Day

04/02: CMAS Spirit Week - Black & White Day

04/02: Unified Basketball Game at WCMS - 4:30 pm

04/03: CMAS Spirit Week - Zen Day Day

04/03: PVA Track Meet @ MVHS - 4:15 pm

04/04: CMAS Spirit Week - Purple/PVA Gear Day

04/04: 3rd Grade Raptor Program at PVA

04/04: Middle Level Field Trip: CYO - 9:30 am - 2:45 pm

04/07: Golf Match vs TMS at 4:30 pm

04/08: Inclusion Spirit Day - Wear Tie-Dye

04/08: Unified Basketball Game @ PVA vs. BRMS 4:30 pm

04/08: PVA PCT Meeting - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

04/09: PVA Track Meet @ BHS at 3:30 pm

04/10: 5th Grade Field Trip: Viestenz-Smith Mountain 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

04/15: Golf Match vs S.C. Mcauliffe at Boomerang Links Golf Course at 4:00 pm

04/16: Unified Basketball @ LEMS at 4:30 pm

04/17: PVA Track Meet @ LHS at 4:15 pm

04/18: Middle Level Spring Dance @ PVA: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

04/21: Golf Match vs RCS @ Cattail Creek Golf Course at 4:00 pm

04/23: Unified Basketball Game @ PVA vs TMS at 4:30 pm

04/24: PVA Track Meet @ MVHS

04/25: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

04/26: Unified Basketball at LHS at 9:00 am

04/28 - 05/2: Volunteer Recognition Week at PVA

04/29: Golf Match vs RCS @ Cattail Creek Golf Course at 4:00 pm

04/29: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Music Showcase @ PVA at 6:00 pm

04/29: 6th Grade Tack Conference Meet @ TVHS at 4:15 pm

04/30: JV Conference Track Meet @ TMS @ 4:15 pm

04/30: McDonalds & PVA McTeacher Night 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

As we gear up for CMAS testing, let's rally together with a fun and motivating CMAS Kickoff Spirit Week from March 31 – April 4! Each day aligns with our CLIMB theme and encourages students to embrace collaboration, leadership, integrity, mindfulness, and pushing beyond barriers.

Here’s the lineup:

C - Collaborate: Monday, March 31

• Twin Day – Dress alike with a friend or group to represent teamwork.

• Jersey Day – Wear sports jerseys to highlight teamwork in sports.

L - Lead: Tuesday, April 1

• Dress Like a Leader Day – Come as a leader you admire (historical figure, teacher, coach, or even a superhero).

I - Integrity: Wednesday, April 2

• Black & White Day – Represent honesty and doing what’s right (no gray areas).

M - Mindful: Thursday, April 3

• Zen Day – Wear calming colors like blue, green, or pastels.

B - Beyond Barriers: Friday, April 4

• PVA Gear Day – Show your school spirit and going beyond barriers by wearing PVA gear.

Let’s encourage students to participate and make this a great week of motivation and fun as we head into testing season!

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Celebrate our school-wide spirit day by wearing your tie-dye to show how we are all blended together!

Join us in the PVA Gym at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8th, for the Staff vs. Student basketball game, which will be followed by the Unified Basketball game at 4:30 PM.

**Students:** Use your PBIS points to enter a raffle for a chance to be chosen as a participant in the Staff vs. Student basketball game.

🌟 Celebrate Our Lynx Learners! 🌟
🎨 Peakview Academy Artwork Featured at the Loveland Museum! 🎨

📅 March 27th – May 3rd
📍 Loveland Museum

Join us in celebrating the incredible talent of our student artists!

PVA Featured Artists:
✨ Ryker Nored
✨ Aubree Balster
✨ Ivie Cissel
✨ Reeve Barrett

Come see their amazing work on display and support our young creatives!

In April, our 3rd through 8th grade students will take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, with 5th & 8th graders also testing in Science. Testing will occur from April 7th to April 24th, 2025.

6th, 7th, & 8th -- ELA & Math -- April 7th - April 11th

3rd, 4th, & 5th -- ELA & Math -- April 14th - April 19th

5th & 8th -- Science -- April 21st - April 24th

These assessments are a key opportunity for us to understand how your child is progressing toward meeting state academic standards. The results help us tailor instruction and develop programs that best support your child’s growth and success in the coming year.

To give your child the best chance for success, please ensure they are present on testing days and avoid scheduling appointments during this period. If an absence is unavoidable, please notify your child’s teacher or the front office, and we will work with you to arrange a make-up session.

A well-rested and well-nourished student is best prepared for a successful day of learning! We kindly encourage you to ensure your child gets a good night's rest and has a nutritious breakfast, either at home or at school. Proper rest and a healthy meal help students stay focused, engaged, and ready to do their best.

Your child’s participation is essential, as the results not only reflect their academic progress but also help us create an environment in which every student can succeed.

TSD’s website, Assessments of Learning, has a general schedule for state assessments. You can also visit TSD’s FAQs about State Assessments.

After state testing concludes, we will be hosting an Ice Cream Sundae party where every 3rd-8th grade student will receive ice cream for their hard work up to this point in the school year!

Learners will have the opportunity to earn additional tickets to utilize during the Ice Cream Sundae party throughout the testing window.

🍨Earn additional Ice Cream Sundae Celebration Tickets during CMAS/CoAlt testing🍨

1 ticket = 1 scoop of ice cream

1 ticket = 1 topping choice

✨Opportunity to earn 1 ticket per test session!✨

How to earn your tickets:

• Turn-off/turn-in phone
• Come prepared with a book and pencil
• Work at least 45 minutes of test time
• Use scratch paper
• Read or sit quietly when done

***Do all 5 to earn your ticket!***

*3rd-8th grade learners who are not required to take CMAS/CoAlt will have the opportunity to earn additional ice cream tickets through other methods.

What: Middle Level Spring Dance

When: Friday, April 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Theme: Magic of a starry night in Paris and the beauty of spring flowers.

Admission: $8.00

Concessions: $1.00/item - Pizza, chips and drinks offered.

Dance Expectations: Tardies and behavior referrals will be monitored to determine eligibility for dance entry.

Dear Volunteers,

Your time, dedication, and care have made a lasting impact on Peakview Academy. As a small token of our gratitude for all you do, we invite you to stop by the Welcome Center to collect a special gift of recognition.

Please visit us at your convenience during school hours the week of April 28th - May 2nd to receive this heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable contributions you’ve made to our PVA community.

Thank you for your kindness and commitment—we are truly grateful for you!

Warm regards,

Valerie Lara-Black, Principal and the Peakview Academy Community

🎓Attention former students of Mary Blair, Monroe & Conrad Ball Schools🎓

Please join us for a Parade of Honor for Graduating Seniors!

May 15, 2025 at 8:45 am

Peakview Academy

2660 N. Monroe Ave

We invite you to join us at PVA to walk the halls in your cap & gown to celebrate your accomplishments and inspire the next generation. A short Question & Answer session with our Kindergarten and First Graders will follow. Families are welcome to join the celebration.

Donuts & Juice will be served.

Congratulations to the following Lynx Learners on being selected to the

TSD Middle School Honor Band! We are incredibly proud of you!

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Aidyn Chase

David Fernandez

Piper Johnson

Ellie Kerr

Matthew Lute

Eli Nierman

Adelyn Waterfield

The Kinder/1st Grade Showcase will be presented to families on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Students should arrive at Peakview Academy by 5:40 PM and go to their classrooms. Families are invited to enter and find a seat for the program. The performance will begin at 6:00 PM, and the title of our showcase is "Big Dreams." As always, our performances are free and open to the public.

Please return all library books to Ms. Plagman by April 25th. Make sure to check your backpacks and home for any overdue books. Returning your books on time helps keep our library organized and ready for the next readers.

Thank you for your cooperation! 📚✨

We have 7 spots remaining for the EF Tours Spring Break 2026 trip to Italy! Middle level students and parents should check out this link to see the itinerary! Highlights will be taking a gondola ride in Venice, seeing the leaning tower of Pisa, and checking out the Colosseum in Rome.

Ms. Miller

Trip Sponsor

This trip is not sponsored or approved by the Thompson School District. The Thompson School District is not responsible in any way for any injuries, losses or damages associated with, caused by, or related to the trip.

Did you know that Lynx Den is located right here at Peakview Academy?

Lynx Den is dedicated to supporting our school community by providing free clothing, shoes, and other essential items. Whether you need school clothing, winter coats, or everyday wear, we are here to help—no questions asked.

Lynx Den is open during the school day by appointment.

If you would like to visit the Lynx Den, please contact our school social worker - Julie VanDenBerg at julie.vandenberg@tsd.org or our school counselor - Ashley Carrera at ashley.carrera@tsd.org.

Dear Parents,

The Koenig-Holmberg Family McDonald’s is proud to support local schools by partnering for Digital

McTeacher’s Night® on Wednesday, April 30th from 4pm-7pm. During the event, McDonald’s at 209 E

29th Street, Loveland will donate 40% of digital sales back to Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball! The

Koenig-Holmberg Family McDonald’s has a commitment to education in our local community and values the vital role that educators play in inspiring our youth. We cannot wait to support Peakview Academyat Conrad Ball with this event.

How does it work? Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball will receive a 40% donation of digital sales

generated during the night – this includes all orders completed on the McDonald’s App or using the in-store digital kiosks. Through the McDonald’s App, you can order and pay ahead of time and then pick up in Drive Thru, Curbside or Inside. Even better, you can use our daily offers like 20% off your entire order or Free Medium Fries with $1 Purchase (both are ONLY available in the McDonald’s App)!

Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball McTeacher’s Night®

April 30th from 4pm-7pm

McDonald’s located at 209 E. 29th Street, Loveland CO

The week-long Colorado Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp provides a variety of sports opportunities for youth (grades K - 12th grade) who use a manual or power wheelchair to explore their abilities through expert sport coaching and recreational activities.

The CJWCSC is for youth with a physical disability who can benefit from beginner to advanced-level adapted sports instruction.

For more information please visit:

http://www.coloradojuniorwheelchairsportscamp.org

or email us at:

info@coloradojuniorwheelchairsportscamp.org

We have experienced a large amount of food deliveries during the school day. This is very disruptive to our Welcome Center and security procedures, so we are introducing a new expectation regarding food delivery to the school. Moving forward, students will not be allowed to order DoorDash or other food delivery services to the school. If guardian would like to bring food to their children during the day, they can. However, guardians will not be able to order food deliveries for their students.

This expectation is now being fully enforced. Any food deliveries made to the school will kept in the Welcome Center, and students will be able to pick them up at the end of the school day.

We appreciate your support as we work to maintain a safe and focused learning environment. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out.

PLEASE HELP TO KEEP ALL KIDS SAFE!

With nearly 600 kids to help get safely into and out of the building each day, we want to ensure that we are all working to make this a safe year at PVA!

Please help us to ensure the safety of each child and the responsibility of the families and adults who navigate drop-off and pick-up each day by following these guidelines:

FOLLOW ALL TRAFFIC LAWS AT ALL TIMES :

• 20 MPH in a school zone when lights are flashing,
• please park in a safe location before letting your children out of the vehicle - do not drop children off in the middle of the street,
• use the designated crosswalks to cross the street,

PARKING LOCATIONS:

• use the designated parking spots in the north parking lot as much as possible,
• do not park in front of fire hydrants (state law),
• do not park within 20 feet of the crosswalk (state law)
• do not park in front of driveways or the bus entrance/exit,

CHURCH PARKING LOT:

• The church has asked that we NOT use their parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times.
• Please use designated areas (see map) for drop-off and pick-up

We understand that parking during pick-up and drop-off times can be difficult - and we thank you for working with us to make it safer and more manageable for everyone!

TSD and PVA leadership are developing a plan to adjust the parking/drop-off and pick-up structure for the 25-26 school year.

If you have ideas or suggestions for improvement, please join us at our monthly PCT meeting on Tuesday, April 8th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory or email valerie.lara-black@tsd.org.

Remember to wear PURPLE on Fridays for your chance win some CASH! Each week we will have a random drawing and if your name is called, you will win the pot! If you are not wearing PURPLE, the $5 gets added to next week's winnings!! Let's see your PVA PURPLE PRIDE!!

June 9 — 26

Monday – Thursday

8:00 am – 12:00 pm (K-3rd)

BES, BFK, LEES & PVA

8:30 am – 12:30 pm (4th-8th)

TCC at Ferguson High School

General Registration

Monday, March 17th - Friday, May 2nd

For all TSD students, currently enrolled in grades K-8 for the 24/25 school year.

Are you interested in becoming more involved in our school community?

We would love to have you - parents, grandparents, guardians, family members, community members - as a part of our Peakview Community Team (PCT)!

Traditionally known as a PTO or PTA, this group will support the school-wide community through children's activities, family events, and fundraisers, while also advising PVA's school leadership, organizing volunteer opportunities, supporting teachers, arranging teacher meals for conferences, and more!

MEETINGS WILL OCCUR ON THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.

December will be the Event Planning Meeting:

Tuesday, April 8th - 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the PVA Collaboratory

Call or Walk in:

Loveland Community Health Center

302 3rd Street SE, Loveland

970.669.4855

Sunrise Thompson Health Clinic (Located next to PVA)

2880 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland

970.613.6800

Within our short time so far as a school, we have worked hard to develop systems, structures, procedures, and policies that will support our school in being the best that it can be to achieve its vision and mission. As we have developed the systems, structures, procedures, and policies, we have created a PVA Student & Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year. Please review the handbook as necessary.