ThunderRidge Weekly Update

March 3-11: Grizzly Gives Week

March 11: Grizzly Gives Assembly

March 11: Instrumental Concert

March 12-13: Choir Concert

March 14: End of 3rd Quarter

March 17-21: 🌷 SPRING BREAK 🌷

Monday - Blue Day

Tuesday - Green Day

Wednesday - Blue Day

Thursday - Green Day

Friday - All Day with PLC

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 begins.

Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria.

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The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization focusing on growth and leadership pathways for students in technology and engineering. One of its goals is to help prepare students for entering the workforce by providing additional skills in a fun and exciting environment, while at the same giving them access to companies and industries to help them achieve their goals.

At ThunderRidge, we are focused on allowing students to explore areas that they are passionate about, and allowing them to compete against other students throughout Colorado. This year we had numerous students compete at the State Leadership Conference in a wide variety of events including forensics, debating technology issues, structural engineering, drone, and several others. Our students did an incredible job representing our school in a year with very stiff competition from across the state.

-Mr. Allmendinger

We had a busy and successful trip at DECA state!

The following students qualified for international competition in April:

STATE CHAMPS: Elena Marchena & Kelyn Smerchek- Hospitality & Tourism Team Decision Making

Brogan Meyers and Koleton Pfaff - Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making- 4th place

The following students are alternates and may move up for international competition:

• Izzy Lecciso: Automotive Services
• Charlotte Dunford, Sophie Cleland & Ella McCormick: Project Management Community Giving
• Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making: Ben Paquette & Arsames Eftekhari
• Maddie Menzel & Jaya Patel: Integrated Marketing Campaign- Event
• Avery Walla: Principles of Hospitality
• Ashley Sfeir: Retail Merchandising Services
• Elena Marchena, Kelyn Smerchek & WIll Lindstrom: Project Management Sales Project

I am SO grateful for the help of Jenny Brant, Olivia Holland, Jason Mercado and the one and only Sean Patterson! They were an amazing chaperone team! Thank you to Marshawn Yuhas for judging! AND thank you TR for all your support of DECA and the students!

-Mrs. Bennett

Grizzly Gives Week is just around the corner! Thanks to our incredible partnership with Caruso Family Charities, we have the amazing opportunity to rally together and help those in need. This year, we are honored to support the Murphy family. Hunter, an 11-year-old boy, is courageously fighting osteosarcoma, and together, we can make a difference in his journey.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 in online donations to support Hunter and his family.

ThunderRidge is counting on your support to reach this goal, and show the Murphy family they are not alone. Every donation, big or small, matters. Please consider contributing through the QR code or link below, and help us spread the word. Send this link to as many people as possible. We know that it takes a community working together to achieve this goal. Your generosity, combined with the efforts of others, will make a powerful impact. Together, we can make this happen! Thank you for being part of something so meaningful. Let’s show the strength of our community!

Grizzly Gives Donation Link

Contact Mr. Sullivan if you have any questions for tax purposes. tmsullivan@dcsdk12.org

Help us raise funds for Grizzly Gives Week - sign up for the second annual Pickleball Tournament!

This exciting event is for everyone—whether you're a seasoned pro or just picking up a paddle for the first time.

There will be three levels of competition, so you can compete at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you're playing for fun or aiming for the top, every match helps raise money for a great cause.

This is a fantastic way to get active, have fun, and make a positive impact on our community—all while supporting families in need.

Grab a partner, sign up today, and let’s make this year’s tournament a huge success!

Herff Jones will be at ThunderRidge on Wednesday, March 5th, from 10am - 1pm to deliver graduation announcements to seniors that have ordered them. Students can pick them up in the front lobby.

If you or a family member require an ASL interpreter at graduation, please contact Lisa Todd at Ltodd1@dcsdk12.org no later than April 1st.

DU is equipped to accommodate handicap parking and seating on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are necessary.

Seniors - Be sure to complete your 20 hours of community service before April 1st. If you hope to letter in Community Service, all hours must also be submitted by April 1st. Submit your hours using Helper Helper.

For more information, and to sign up as a performer, click here. Last day to sign up is March 5th.

For more information, and to sign up as a speaker, click here. Last day to sign up is March 7th.

This card is now available to Douglas County residents, age 60 and older. It’s DCSD's way of saying 'thank you' to the older Douglas County community for the many years of support and contributions to our schools and students.

What does the Gold Card offer?

• Free access to DCSD High School Sporting Events

• Free access to most DCSD Fine Arts Events

• Free coffee at our Legacy Campus Marketplace cafe

• A discount on services at Bellisimo Blu, our student-run hair salon at Highlands Ranch High School

• Quarterly free educational opportunities with our Gold Card Sponsor AdventHealthCastleRock

For more information, and to apply for the FREE card, please follow the link below: https://www.dcsdk12.org/about/departments/communications/goldcard

This past week in the counseling office, TRHS Counselors saw 265 students to assist with academic and social/emotional support, as well as post secondary planning.

Seniors! Looking for scholarships? Check out the Counseling Newsletter! We now have seven new scholarships listed, about halfway down the page.

Last Thursday we were so happy to host over 250 students, parents and community members at Grizzly Path night - even with the snowstorm! Juniors should be scheduling their junior meetings with their counselors to continue building their post secondary plan, whether that be college, the military, trade school, or going straight into the workforce. Counselors have many tools to help students match their talents, interests, and personalities to career and educational paths. Graduation progress and requirements will also be reviewed. Schedule a meeting with your Counselor now!

Don’t miss Transportation and Construction Career week for Girls!

For one week, participants will travel to five different companies to learn the myriad of careers that lie within transportation and construction. The young women will come to each location at 8:30am and stay until 3:30pm. The host will provide lunch. There is space for 12 young women each week. Once we reach that number of qualified participants, the program will close. Click here to apply!

According to this article, mindfulness consists of three essential components: compassion, present moment, and wisdom. Check out this article and the website, Mindfulness for Teens, for some wonderful tools for teens to increase their mindfulness practice!

For all things Counseling, check out this week’s

Counseling Newsletter, with NEW scholarship opportunities!

This week, students learned about the different areas of executive functions. Each student took a survey to identify the areas of executive functions they excel in, and what areas they should improve. -Mr. Cohen

Students had time to work on their final report. Students will have time to finalize their report on March 4th and March 25th. Final reports are due on April 1st. There are examples of each type of report on Canvas if they are looking for resources to help them complete the report. - Mrs. Brant

Juniors are ready and raring to go with the SAT in April. This week they dove a little more into the English portion of the SAT, did some practice problems, and learned about some test prep materials. All aboard the testing train!!! - Mr. Bidinger

We are looking for 2 volunteers to help with childcare during each PTO/SAC meeting for the 2024-2025 school year at Eldorado Elementary. Meetings run from 6:00-8:30pm. Volunteers arrive 10-15 minutes early (5:45pm) to get set up (you will have access to PE equipment). Please sign up for any/all slots that you are available to help!

Please bring any volunteer forms needing to be completed and we will get those filled out at the end of the night. Please email Sarah Demers at secretary.pto.eldorado@gmail.com with any questions.

Sign up here

Students receive a Pass (P) or Fail (F) grade for Advisement based on 30% completion of work AND 70% attendance.

This class is a Pass (P) or Fail (F) class based on 70% attendance.

This class is a Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) grade based on 70% attendance.

Principal: Sean Patterson

Mission Statement:

Empowering Grizzlies through curiosity, compassion, courage, community and service.

Website: trhs.dcsdk12.org

Location: 1991 West Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Phone: 303.387.2000
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