ThunderRidge Weekly Update

Grizzly Families,

I'm proud to share that, for the second year in a row, ThunderRidge High School has been named the Reader's Choice Favorite Public High School in the 2024 Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites contest! The ThunderRidge School Unified program was also named the Favorite Special Needs Program! Thank you to our amazing staff and students for all that you do for ThunderRidge every day. And thank you to our community for your continued support. I am honored to be part of this amazing school.

Have a great weekend,

Principal

ThunderRidge High School

The staff at ThunderRidge would also like to acknowledge and congratulate Sean Patterson for being named Favorite Public High School Principal! We are honored to work with you, Mr. Patterson, and proud to be Grizzlies!

November 15-16 - Theatre Class Play - Closed for the Holidays - 7:00pm - Auditorium

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

December 4 - Legacy Campus Showcase & Registration Information Night - 6:00pm - Legacy Campus

December 10 - Choir Concert - 7:00pm - Auditorium

December 11 - Christmas Music Collage - 7:00pm - Auditorium

December 12 - Band Concert - 7:00pm - Auditorium

December 16-19 - Fall Final Exams

December 19 - End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester

December 20 - Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL

December 23 -January 3 - ❄️ Winter Break - NO SCHOOL ❄️

January 6 - Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL

January 7 - Students return for 2nd Semester

Monday - Blue Day

Tuesday - Green Day

Wednesday - Blue Day

Thursday - Green Day

Friday - All Day

Thank you to our incredible CTE staff and English Department staff for their outstanding dedication to our students! We're thankful to have you here!

ThunderRidge Winter Sports are right around the corner! Don’t forget to register!
Deadline is: Friday, November 15th

Click the image above to keep up with all ThunderRidge Athletics information.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook @ThunderRidge Athletics.

Do you know someone who is interested in attending ThunderRidge High School for the 2025-2026 school year? Open enrollment for DCSD is underway! Visit the DCSD website to apply.

Closes on December 2nd at 4:00pm.

Please reach out to Tiffany Klenke, Registrar, at tklenke@dcsdk12.org with any questions.

After a blizzard shuts down the roads the eve of Christmas Eve, a motley crew of travelers find themselves stranded at the local community center. From the lovelorn drama teacher with a bus full of students, to the quarrelsome couple on the way to their wedding, to the overeager Sheriff ready for some real criminal action, everyone has their own troubles to untangle. Come see this spirited and heartwarming comedy with a healthy dash of Christmas magic!

Tickets are on sale now through SeatYourself, or in the lobby each night before the show.

$9.00

ThunderRidge Auditorium

November 15th and 16th

7:00pm

The table below highlights where students should be in the Senior Project process. If they are struggling or confused about any of these components, please have them reach out to their English or Advisement teachers.

Senior Advertisements are still available for purchase. Click here for directions.

The last day to purchase and submit an ad is December 19th.

If you want to ensure your student gets a yearbook for the 24-25 school year, please place your order in MySchoolBucks by January 15th. The cost is $80.

There will be a very limited supply for sale on a first come first serve basis at a higher price of $85 during distribution in May.

Wednesday night, we hosted our practice night for DECA districts. Thank you to the alumni who came back to help students practice role plays! It was great to have you here. Always a Grizzly!

From Left to Right:

Gen Bennett (TR DECA Advisor)

Chantel (Wares) King

Tatum Ammarell

Katie Kruse (past DECA advisor)

Stella Hayden

Megan Pepper

Hannah Harris

Riley Sullivan

Chris Hoerler

Joey Quintana

This past week in the counseling office, TRHS Counselors met with 190 students to provide academic planning and support, assist with social emotional concerns, and post secondary planning. Counselors continue visits to seminars to provide help with course planning and selections for next year, encouraging students to make thoughtful decisions, keeping in mind the need for a work/life balance, as well as matching course pathways to post secondary goals.

Legacy Campus CTE program information night!

The third annual Legacy Campus Showcase and Registration Information Night is
scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 starting at 6:00 pm. This event is a key opportunity for all new, interested, and prospective students and their families, as we will be providing essential registration information during the first portion of the evening. Attendance is mandatory for those considering enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see the fliers above for more information.

November Career Exploration Presentations

Please check out our upcoming November Career Exploration Presentations. Students must register to attend and only students have registration access.

November 19th 10:20am-10:55am: Maux Sullivan - RTD (Variety of positions).

Mindful Minute: Is your student getting enough sleep? Sleep is crucial for high school students' physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. It enhances memory, focus, and learning, while reducing stress and mood swings. Using mindfulness reduces stress and calms the mind by focusing on the present moment, which helps ease anxiety and racing thoughts. Techniques like deep breathing and meditation activate relaxation responses, making it easier to fall asleep and improving sleep quality, promoting both mental and physical rejuvenation. Trouble falling asleep? Try counting your breaths: breathe in 1, out 2, in 3, out 4, until you get to 10. Try this a few times to experience calm and relaxation, for better sleep.

For all things Counseling, including college and scholarship information, check the full Counseling Newsletter!

Recently, the IB Art and Theory of Knowledge students went on a field trip down to Denver's River North (RiNo) district to engage with the street art scene. The trip to Denver’s leading Art District proved to be an exceptional blend of education, creativity, and community engagement. RiNo, known for its vibrant and ever-evolving street art scene, offered a unique opportunity for students to explore the intersection of art, culture, and social commentary. The field trip resonated with students on multiple levels. Many expressed a newfound appreciation for street art as a legitimate and powerful art form. Several students remarked that the experience challenged their preconceived notions of graffiti and introduced them to the complexities of public art.

The trip fostered critical thinking, cultural awareness, and creativity. The opportunity to observe professional artists’ work also inspired students who are aspiring creatives themselves. The Denver RiNo Street Art Tour was a memorable and enriching experience that combined education with inspiration. It successfully demonstrated how art can serve as a bridge between diverse communities and as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue. This trip was a huge success and we hope to repeat or expand upon it in the future.

Freshmen completed an activity that analyzed their use of time after school. Using a sample schedule, we discussed how a typical student’s schedule allows for more time than one assumes.

-Mr. Cohen

Students met with their Advisement teachers to check-in and receive their 2nd progress grade. This grade covers pages 16-22 in their Personal Project Booklet. As we get closer to Winter Break, students should be working to complete their goal. -Ms. Brant

All aboard the SAT Train!! Juniors were given information and resources to prepare for the SAT in April. In January, we will be digging a little deeper into the test, but it's never too early to start preparing. -Mr. Bidinger

Seniors had conferences with their Advisement teachers regarding their Letter of Intent approval, Letter of Request to the Mentor, and their Fieldwork Dialectical Journal. -Ms. Vande Vusse

ProStart is selling Vollmer's individual 4" cheesecakes for $6, and 10" New York cheesecakes for $35. These make great hostess gifts! Buy a few to share with friends and family over the holidays!

To order, plesae fill out this form.

Pick-up will be Wed 11/20 and Thurs 11/21 in room D205

Pay in cash at pick up.

Thank you for supporting our program!

November 23, 2024

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts the holiday Starlighting ceremony each year and needs several volunteers to coordinate all the activities. If you need/want volunteer hours,

please sign up here.

December 7, 2024

8:00am - 11:30am

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEAE28A6F5C43-52574302-2024#/

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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