ThunderRidge Weekly Update

Grizzly Families,

It's been a great week at ThunderRidge as we joined with our feeder schools for Grizzly Gives Week. Our Student Government has done an awesome job putting on a variety of events, and teaming with Caruso Family Charities to raise money for the Murphy family. We still have the Sadie's dance tonight, the pickleball tournament tomorrow, and bingo and dodgeball on Monday night. Tuesday we will wrap things up with the Grizzly Gives Assembly. During the assembly, we will honor the Murphy family, and reveal how much our community raised. Thank you to our Student Government for all of their hard work in making this a success. Thank you, also, to our student body and community for participating in the events this week to support such a wonderful cause.

Next week is the end of the third quarter, and progress grades will be available on Infinite Campus after 4:00pm on Friday, March 14th. As we head into the final quarter of the school year, please continue to monitor your students' progress and make sure they are using the academic supports we have in place to set them up for success.

Seniors! You're approaching the final quarter of your high school career! Make sure you are staying on track so you can finish strong. I look forward to honoring you at graduation on May 16th!

I hope you all have a great weekend. Remember to spring your clocks forward on Sunday!

Sean Patterson

March 3-11: Grizzly Gives Week - see flyer below

March 11: Grizzly Gives Assembly

March 11: Instrumental Concert - 7:00pm - Auditorium

March 12-13: Choir Concert - 7:00pm - Auditorium

March 14: End of 3rd Quarter

March 17-21: 🌷 SPRING BREAK 🌷

April 2: Athletic Information Night

April 3-5 & 10-12: Spring Musical - Cinderella

April 11: Senior Boards

April 14-16: Spring Testing - see schedule below

April 16: IB Art & Film CreateFest

April 21-23: CMAS/SAT/PSAT Make-Ups

April 24: Choir Feeder Festival - 6:30pm - Main Gym

April 25: Compensation Day - NO STUDENTS

April 26: Band Feeder Concert - 9:00am - Main Gym

April 26: Prom - details to come

April 28: Professional Development Day - NO STUDENTS

April 30: Band & Orchestra Concert - 5:30pm - Auditorium

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.

April 7 - 10, 2025

Monday - BLUE

Tuesday - GREEN

Wednesday - BLUE

Thursday - GREEN

Friday, April 11

Modified ALL Day

1st - 7:40 - 8:00

2nd - 8:05 - 8:25

3rd - 8:30 - 8:50

4th - 8:55 - 9:15

5th - 9:20 - 9:40

6th - 9:45 - 10:05

7th - 10:10 - 10:30

Students will be dismissed at 10:30am. Buses will run on their regular schedule.

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Congratulations to Rachel Rants and her Pro Start Team! For the 4th year in a row, the ThunderRidge Hospitality team took home the State championship, and the Management team took 2nd place! Way to go Grizzlies! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to ThunderRidge High School senior, Levi DeBoer, for being named the Colorado Eagle Scout of the year by the Castle Rock Chapter and Colorado Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The award is based not only upon Scouting participation, but personal achievements and community service as well. Levi is now waiting to hear if he will be selected to represent Colorado Eagle Scouts in the National Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest in Washington D.C.

Grizzly Gives is in full swing, and there are still plenty of opportunities to participate!

Grizzly Gives Donation Link

Remember to wear your Grizzly Gives t-shirt on Tuesday, March 11th for the assembly

with the Murphy family!

Please note: due to basketball playoffs, dodgeball will now be on Monday, March 10th after bingo.

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!

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 8, ThunderRidge will be having a community service day in association with Ranch View Middle School! Come with clothing donations from 9:00am-12:00pm at our bus loop in A- lot, and stay to decorate the sidewalks with chalk-art!!

All donations will be distributed to benefit those in need.

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. To manage their time, Seniors should aim to have their fieldwork hours completed by the time they return from Spring Break.

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.

Attention TRHS JUNIORS! Sign up to be a junior timer for the 2025 Senior Boards! This rare opportunity allows you to view the Senior Project a year before you need to accomplish it yourself. If you are interested, please scan the QR code and sign up by March 26th.

Please contact Ms. Vande Vusse if you have any questions.

This past week in the counseling office, TRHS counselors saw 258 students to assist with academic planning and support, social emotional support, and post secondary planning.

Counselors have been busy connecting with seniors to ensure they are on track for graduation, including updates on their senior project, credits towards graduation, and obtaining community service hours. Junior meetings are well underway; all juniors should have made an appointment with their counselor to review post secondary plans and important tasks for senior year. Students should click here if they still need to schedule an appointment with their counselor.

Speaking of community service hours! Seniors must obtain 20 hours by April 1st. Volunteer opportunities can be found on the Helper Helper app, the tool that students use to enter their community service hours.

Attendance Matters!

Counselors and Administrators continue to stress the importance of regular school attendance, as regular attendance in high school improves academic performance, builds discipline, fosters stronger relationships with peers and teachers, enhances participation in extracurricular activities, and helps develop essential life skills for future success. When students miss as little as 10% of the school year, they are at risk for academic failure.

Seeking help when stressed in high school improves mental well-being, reduces anxiety, and promotes healthy coping strategies. It enhances emotional resilience, encourages open communication, and supports overall academic and personal growth, leading to better stress management skills. If you are struggling at any time at school, come to the Counseling office - we’re here to help!

For all things Counseling, including scholarships,

click here to read the full Counseling Newsletter!

Last week, our IB science students took part in the annual Group 4 Project, a unique interdisciplinary experience that brings together biology, sports exercise and health science, and environmental science students to tackle real-world scientific challenges. This year’s theme, “Life on Mars,” encouraged students to explore creative solutions to how we can one day colonize Mars.

Throughout the day last Friday (2/28), students formed teams to research, design, and present projects that integrated multiple scientific disciplines. From testing energy solutions to analyzing food growth and developing sustainable living solutions, each group showcased impressive critical thinking and teamwork.

The highlight of the day was the final presentation, where students shared their findings with peers and faculty. The level of innovation and enthusiasm was inspiring, proving once again that ThunderRidge IB students are ready to make a difference in the world!

A huge thank you to our IB teachers and mentors for guiding students through the process, and to everyone who supported this event. We look forward to seeing how these young scientists continue to apply their skills beyond the classroom.

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 one last day to to finalize their report on March 25th. Final reports are due at the start of Advisement 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. Please reach out to your student’s Advisement teacher with any questions. - Mrs. Brant

As the juniors prepare for their life after high school, they learned about building a resume. Using Naviance, they started building a resume that they can use towards college, scholarships, or a job! - Mr. Bidinger

ThunderRidge High School Baseball fundraiser is in full swing! Colorado Rockies vouchers for the 2025 season are now available for purchase.

-Each voucher includes a unique offer code for 2 tickets to select 2025 Rockies home games.

-Vouchers are redeemed online only at ROCKIES.COM/HSBB for 65+ eligible games.

-Vouchers allow you to choose your preferred game and select your own seats.

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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