ThunderRidge Weekly Update

Grizzly Families,

I'm excited to share that ThunderRidge High School was named the Reader's Choice Favorite Public High School in the 2023 Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites contest. I

am very proud to be part of ThunderRidge High School.

Election day is quickly approaching. Be sure to turn in your ballot by November 7. You can find a ballot box or voting location near you and track your ballot at www.DouglasVotes.com.

If you have questions, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions regarding school funding available on the DCSD funding website.

Thank you for your continued support of our amazing school.

Sean Patterson

Principal, ThunderRidge High School

📚 November 7 - Academic Lettering Ceremony - 9:30am - TRHS Auditorium (by invitation)

🎭 November 10, 11 - Advanced Theatre Class Presents Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens

🍗 November 20-24 - THANKSGIVING BREAK

✏️December 9 - ACT Testing

🎵 December 11, 12 - Instrumental, Choir Concerts

🎵 December 15 - Christmas Music Collage

✏️ December 19 - 21 - Fall Final Exams - more information to come

✏️ December 21 - End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester

⛔ December 22 - Grading Day (No students)

❄️ December 25 - January 5 - WINTER BREAK

⛔ January 8 - Teacher Work Day - NO STUDENTS

✏️ January 9 - Second Semester Starts

Monday - Blue Day

Tuesday - Green Day

Wednesday - Blue Day

Thursday - Green Day

Friday - ALL Day

Due to the new common bell schedule, our staff will have PLCs every Friday morning if it is a regular 5-day week.

On PLC days, classes will begin at 8:25am and students will follow an 'ALL' day class schedule. If your student needs to arrive at school prior to 8:25am, they may go to the Library or Commons until class starts. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria.

Come cheer on our lacrosse team tomorrow (Saturday, November 4) for the 2nd Annual Halloween Havoc Game, a crazy lacrosse game where we wear costumes and play lacrosse for fun! Colorado Chili Company will be there, and 10% of all proceeds will go to the team.

The game starts at 11:00 on the football field between ThunderRIdge and Ranch View. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the ThunderRidge Girls Volleyball team for receiving the Best Sportsmanship Award from the league. GO GRIZZ!!

Girls wrestling is becoming one of the fastest growing girls sports in the nation. Colorado has seen an increase of 200% over the past 2 years. ThunderRidge currently has 3 girls participating in our Highlands Ranch area co-op wrestling team. Girls wrestling is a no-cut sport where girls can receive an athletic letter for their participation. If you are interested in learning more about this fun sport, there will be an informational meeting in the ThunderRidge library on November 8th from 6:00 - 7:00pm.

Here's your chance! The LAX team appreciates your support!

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Do you know someone who is interested in attending ThunderRidge High School? We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit the DCSD website to apply.

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

In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette – are up against the clock as they frantically and hilariously attempt to produce the 'ultimate high school reunion' before the old building is demolished.

Tickets are on sale now!

$8.00

November 10th and 11th

ThunderRidge Auditorium

7:00pm

We are so excited to offer Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday Boxes again this year! Find all the details on how to sign up for a box or how you can donate or get involved by using the links below.

This past week, TRHS Counselors saw 289 students for academic planning and support, social emotional support, and post secondary planning. This week and next, counselors are hosting class discussions about course planning for next year.

TRHS Counseling also hosts the Career Exploration series! In November, we will have speakers present on the following career fields: Education, Marketing and Sales, and Tattoo Art. Click here to sign up!

Mindful minute:

Are you missing moments in your life? Try practicing being present:

• Cultivate unselfconsciousness: let go and stop thinking about your performance.

• Practice savoring: avoid worrying about the future by fully experiencing the present.

• Focus on your breath: allow mindfulness to make you more peaceful and smooth your interactions with others.

“Every moment missed is a moment unlived” - John Kabat-Zinn.

View the full Counseling Newsletter here.

Senior Photos are due now. Photo upload is still available - school code 7751.

Senior Ads are due December 15th.

Click here for more information.

Caps & gowns and graduation memorabilia can now be ordered from Herff Jones!

Please visit the Herff Jones website here to place an order for caps & gowns and graduation memorabilia. You can stop by the main office to pick up an information packet if you would like more details. Order your cap and gown by December 17th to receive early bird pricing.

As students here at ThunderRidge High School are beginning registration for courses next year, we here in the International Baccalaureate department are excited to highlight two of our new offerings for 2024/2025 school year: IB Theatre and IB Global Politics.

The IB Theatre course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of various aspects of theater, including performance, production, and analysis. This course will give TRHS students the opportunity to dive deeper into their passions for theater while also having the possibility of earning college credit for their work. This is a unique class that is not available to many students with only about 3,500 young people worldwide taking the class annually. We are very excited about the return of IB Theatre to ThunderRidge for next year!

The IB Global Politics course aims to develop students' critical thinking skills and knowledge about the world of politics. The curriculum focuses on a global view of politics and approaches these ideas through Political Concepts and Theories, International Relations, Political Systems and Structures, Key Global Issues, and Civic Engagement. This a brand new course to ThunderRidge and we are thrilled that students will be able to learn more about the world around them while also having the opportunity to earn college credit.

Any student interested in learning more about these courses should inquire with Mr. Risner in the IB Office, Ms. Hurley (Theatre), or Mr. Carroll (Global Politics). We would love to see these classes grow and thrive here at TRHS!!

Freshmen had a discussion and watched a presentation about time. We learned why time is so difficult to manage and how to better understand the sweep of time. The freshmen were asked to select an online planner to better manage their schedules and find time in their days.

Students were shown resources and a lesson explaining their Success Criteria and Timeline assignments. They will have the next 3 Advisement classes to work on completing these assignments in their Personal Project Handbook. After Thanksgiving, students will have their 2nd conference and grade for Personal Project.

Juniors have begun planning their classes for the next school year. Please have them check the Canvas course for all the information. Students have until mid January to complete registration.

This week in Advisement, Seniors reviewed the Letter of Request to Mentor for their Senior Project. Following the lesson, students were given work time to begin drafting this letter.

Parents, if you are interested in serving as a mentor for the Senior Project, please fill out this form. This is a great opportunity for you to get involved and have a major impact on our Seniors learning experience!

Check out the flyer for opportunities to support the boys' basketball team.

Max Taps

November 6, 2023

6:00-8:00pm

December 13, 2023

ThunderRidge is proud to offer a wide variety of clubs and activities!

Click the bar above for a full list including times, days and locations.

Shop for your customizeable TR gear anytime at the TRHS Online Apparel Store.

Principal Sean Patterson

Mission Statement:

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

#AlwaysAGrizzly

Website: trhs.dcsdk12.org
Location: 1991 West Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Phone: 303.387.2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRHSGrizzlies?mibextid+LQQJ4d
Twitter: @TRidgeGrizzlies

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