Big T Weekly

Dear Big T Families,

With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, and staff for their continued partnership and support. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated achievements, and created memories that remind us why our mission is so meaningful.

This year, we’ve seen our students embrace our mission to “Think Big, Act Big, Do Big.” From innovative projects in the classroom to acts of kindness in the community, they are showing us what it means to dream boldly, take purposeful action, and create a lasting impact.

Reflecting on our journey so far, we are proud of the growth we’ve witnessed—academically, socially, and emotionally. Your encouragement at home and collaboration with our educators make all the difference in helping our students reach new heights.

As we look forward to the remainder of the year, let’s continue to celebrate these moments of growth and challenge one another to keep striving for greatness. Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. Together, we are making “big” things happen!

Upcoming events in December:

• Mid-year iReady Testing begins December 2nd- please continue to support your student with words of encouragement as they will show us how much they’ve grown in math and reading so far this year.

• Science Fair - December 9th in the gym from 3:30-5:00 PM

• Winter Music Program- December 19th at TVHS beginning @ 6:15 PM

Warm regards,

Sarah Walgast

Principal

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

2025 MLK Celebration Art, Music, and Writing Contest

We’re excited to announce the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration! This year’s theme, “A More Excellent Way, of Love,” honors Dr. King’s belief in justice, unity, and kindness. We invite Pre-K to 12th-grade students to participate in our art, writing, and (new) music contest, expressing their vision for a world filled with fairness and compassion.

Submit your entries by December 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be recognized at the Loveland MLK Community Celebration on January 16, 2025, where their work will be featured. For any questions, please contact Andrew Dutch (andrew.dutch@tsd.org). Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy together through creativity!

• Official Contest Guidelines - English | Spanish

• Contest Entry Form - English | Spanish

Contest Flyer (English and Spanish)

* 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.

Here is the link to see the club stats: https://chelsiwoodcoxphotography.my.canva.site/big-thompson-running-club

Healthy Kids Club is a program sponsored by UCHealth to promote health and wellness for kids. They offer programs throughout the year including in the summer. Here is the link: healthykidsclub.org

November 4 - December 5 - Food drive

November 25-29 - No school for Thanksgiving break

December 5 - 5th grade field trip

December 9 - Science Fair after school

December 14 - District Science Fair

December 19 - Winter Music program at TVHS

December 23 - January 7 - Winter Break

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

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.

If you are Choice enrolled at Big T and your boundry school is not Walt Clark but you would like your student to attend Walt Clark, you will need to do the choice enrollment which opens on November 1st.

If Walt Clark is your boundry school but you would like to attend a different middle school you will need to do the choice enrollment.

If neither of these situations apply to you then you do not need to do anything. Your enrollment will automatically roll over to your boundry school for next year which for most of you is Walt Clark.

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.

School Closure Line

Linea de Cierre Escolar

(970) 613-6788

Pokemon cards, oh my! We need your support. Pokemon cards should not be brought to school. These cards are becoming a distraction to learning and have caused numerous arguments as well as some tears. So, we are asking that Pokemon cards be left at home. If a student brings these cards to school and they are not left in the backpack, the teacher will hold onto the cards until the end of the day. At the end of the day, the cards will be given back to the student to take home and leave at home. If the cards are brought back again (after being told to leave them at home), the cards will be given to the office and will need to be picked up by a family member. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and cooperation with this matter.

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.

Save your Morning Fresh milk caps and send them to the school. The PTA turns them in for money.

If you do any purchasing through Office Depot/Max, please use our ID#70018268. We get 5% back through their Gives Back to School Program. Thank you!

You are able to make an anonymous report for anything that concerns or threatens you, your family, your friends, or your community. For more information go to:

https://safe2tell.org/