We do understand that students do have appointments and other engagements that will require them to be released early at different times of the school year. We also understand that our families want to avoid the parking lot traffic. While we can agree that the aforementioned reasons are valid, we are seeing an increase in students being called out of their class and missing the closing activities that are vital to solidifying understanding of the lesson being taught. In addition, students who are routinely tardy miss vital directions and activities to get their day started. It is also causing our front office to reallocate human resources to ensure the safety of the students and adults entering and leaving our building.
Thank you for partnering with us to make each students day successful.
**We now have a QR code for you to scan when signing your students in and out of school. Please have your phone ready.**
13th Annual Panda Prowl - "Walking on Sunshine"
Today we are kicking off our annual fundraiser for Ponderosa Elementary School! We want
to have fun, promote fitness and raise money for our Panda Pause rooms, an outdoor picnic
table, global assemblies, classroom supplies, supporting field trips, wellness initiatives and
other expenses to benefit our students at Ponderosa. Please help us reach our fundraising
goal by supporting our Walk-athon. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event
fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology!
We Need All Parents to Complete 2 Easy Steps!
1. Register your Child by visiting the below link or using the QR code below. https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d28aca13315d. It's free,
easy, and fast to register!
2. Share your student’s page! Email/Text family and friends! Post it on your social media! You'll be surprised when donations come in from distant relatives/friends from HS/co-workers.
Student Goals!
o Register your student and share their page! Students win a lei just for being registered!
o Each student is encouraged to raise $70
o Be a Superstar by raising $150 and earn a Kona Ice!
Our TOTAL SCHOOL GOAL is $25,000.00
Event details:
• Event Date: 10/10/2024 (10/15/24 is our backup date in the case of extreme weather)
• Final Donation due date: 10/14/2024 09:59 PM
• We prefer online donations through your child’s webpage
• Donations in the form of cash & checks (in-school donations), should be turned in to the school.
o Please make checks payable to: Ponderosa Elementary School PTA
o You can also use Venmo, please include the child’s name and note it is for Panda Prowl, @PESPTA
*Prize Patrol will visit classrooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays leading up to the Prowl. Final patrol is on 10/15/24. Please see below for prizes!
Wednesday, Oct. 9th is National Walk & Roll to school day. We will be participating again this year. Ride your bike, scooter, roller blade or walk to school. Be safe, wear a helmet and always look both ways before crossing a street. Stop by the table by the bike racks and pick up your sticker and certificate. It's a great way to start your day. -Mrs Nypaver
If you think back to when you were a child or teenager, sleep probably wasn’t high on your priority list. Your evenings were likely spent sneaking in more TV time, chatting with friends or making more time for hobbies like music and video games.
But just as making sure your kids have the right school supplies, getting them back on a sleep schedule is the foundation for a successful school year. Sleep is a key part of their physical and mental health and can lead to better attention and performance in school, as well as emotional regulation and greater impulse control.
While the number of hours of sleep your kids need will change with age, an easy way to get them back on a sleep schedule is to get them to bed at the same time every night. If that sounds easier said than done, check out the national PTA's six tips to make bedtime more enticing.
What I need to know:
- 8:00 am - 3:10 pm - M, T, Th, F
- 9:00 am - 3:10 - Wednesdays
Breakfast:
- 7:40 am - 8:00 am - M, T, Th, F
- 8:40 am - 9:00 am - Wednesdays
Please note - students may not be on school grounds before 7:40 am (8:40 am on Wednesdays) unless they are participating in a school sponsored activity. There is no adult supervision before that time.
Before and After School Care
Ponderosa PTA
Next PTA meeting:
Wednesday October 9, 2024
To Contact PTA:
Email us at info.pespta@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PonderosaPTA/
See more PTA information at https://www.thompsonschools.org/domain/256
American Furniture Warehouse is Giving Back
American Furniture Warehouse is giving back up to 4% of your purchase to Ponderosa. Just mention PESTSD or Ponderosa Elementary at check out!
King Soopers Community Rewards Program
Enroll your King Soopers loyalty card at http://kingsoopers.com, log in and search for Ponderosa Elementary either by name or ED507, and click "Enroll".
Ponderosa Elementary
Attendance Line: (970) 679-9590
Additional information can be found at the Thompson Schools
Email: nicole.jackson@tsd.org
Website: https://pes.tsd.org/
Location: 4550 Florence Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 679-9500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ponderosapandas