Big T Weekly

Dear Big T Families,

Happy New Year! We hope your winter break was filled with rest, joy, and quality time with loved ones. As we begin this new semester, we’re excited to continue working together to help every student Think Big, Act Big, and Do Big!

We’re incredibly proud of the tremendous growth our students achieved in literacy and math during the first semester. These accomplishments reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families. Thank you for being such an essential part of our students’ success!

This week, as we settle back into our routines, we are focusing on:

• Character Habits: Respect, Responsibility, and Reflect & Revise. These habits guide how we learn, grow, and collaborate as a school community.

• Classroom Agreements: Revisiting and reaffirming the agreements we made to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning spaces.

• Schoolwide Expectations: Re-engaging in the routines and practices that help keep everyone safe, supported, and ready to learn.

As we move forward, we remain committed to ensuring every student feels encouraged, challenged, and celebrated. Together, let’s make this semester one filled with big thinking, bold actions, and meaningful achievements! Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

With the cold weather and snow season upon us, please ensure that your child has warm clothing and boots as we do go outside every day unless the “feels like” temperature is below 15 degrees. If you need assistance with warm clothing or boots, please let us know.

Here’s to an exciting and successful second half of the school year!

Warm regards,

Sarah Walgast

Principal

Unified Basketball

Principals, please share with staff, students, and families.

Please join our community for Unified Basketball!

• Loveland HS vs Thompson Valley HS is on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 (at Loveland HS). The games are at 11:30am (Girls), 1:00pm (Unified), and 2:15pm (Boys).

• Berthoud HS vs Mountain View HS is on Friday, January 31st, 2025 (at Berthoud HS). The games are at 5:00pm (Girls), 6:30pm (Unified), and 7:00pm (Boys).

* 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.

Preschool for 2025-2026

Are you interested in your child being ready for kindergarten? The Thompson School District's Integrated Early Childhood Program provides quality preschool experiences for three and four year olds at 15 different sites around the Loveland and Berthoud area.

If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2025, your child may be eligible to participate in the Thompson School District's Early Childhood Program. We ask all interested families to complete our Preschool Interest Form available on our preschool website. If you have any questions about our program, please call 970-613-5052.

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

January 20 - No School/ Martin Luther King Day

January 21 - PTA meeting 5:30 - 7:00

January 28 - SAC Meeting 5:30 - 6:30

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

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/