Raptor News
December 8, 2023
Happy Friday Raptor Families,
The iReady testing period began this week and will continue through the upcoming week. This assessment is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their knowledge and skills. We encourage all students to put forth their best effort, and we appreciate your support in motivating them to excel.
This week marks the conclusion of our AAA (Academic Achievement Academy) sessions. The last day for AAA this semester is Wednesday, December 13th. We will resume AAA sessions on January 16th.
We have a lot of upcoming events this next week. We are excited for you to join us in supporting our young performers and athletes this week.
Monday, December 11th:
Home Girls Basketball Game vs. Firestone Charter.
8th Grade Band Combined Concert at Frederick High School, 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, December 12th:
8th Grade Orchestra Combined Concert at Frederick High School, 6:00 pm.
Thursday, December 14th:
TVK8 Choir Concert in the auditorium, 6:00 pm.
We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community. Please let us know if you need any assistance.
Best Wishes,
Catrina Estrada, Principal
Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal
Matt Romig, Assistant Principal
Grant Elwood, Dean of Students
Capturing Kids Hearts Parent Survey
We are in our second year of implementation of Capturing Kids Hearts, please fill out the parent survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us shape a positive and inclusive environment for every student.
Low Cost Immunizations for Children and Teens
Late Starts for the School Year:
February 7th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st
School starts at 11:05am, the earliest students can be dropped off is 10:50am. Buses pick up 2.5 hours later than their normal pick up time.
English Certification Ceremony
Our annual English Certification Ceremony will be held on Dec. 14th at 4pm in the auditorium. Stop by to celebrate students who did very well on CMAS and ACCESS in 2023. We will have our school Mariachi band and Nahucalli Longmont Mexican Folklore Dancing Group.
Nuestra Ceremonia Anual de Certificación de Inglés se llevará a cabo el 14 de diciembre a las 4pm en el auditorio. Vengan a celebrar a los estudiantes que les fue muy bien en CMAS y ACCESS en 2023. Tendremos nuestra banda de Mariachi de la escuela y bailarines de Folclórico, grupo Nahucalli de Longmont.
Upcoming 8th Grade Band/ Orchestra Concerts:
8th Grade Band Concert w/ Coal Ridge and Frederick HS Bands
When: December 11th
Where: Frederick High School Auditorium
Concert Start Time: 7:00pm
8th Grade Orchestra Concert w/ Coal Ridge and Frederick HS Orchestras
When: December 12th
Where: Frederick High School Auditorium
Concert Start Time: 6:00pm
Cafecito December 19, 2023
Hello Thunder Valley Families!
You are invited to the next Cafecito on Tuesday, December 19th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Join us at the school library for a 60 minute presentation from Weld County’s Tobacco Education & Prevention Program on Vaping 101: (Flyer)
the basics of vaping, signs of vaping
quit resources for young people
how to talk with your child, and
the societal and health impacts of vaping
We hope you’ll join us to learn more about the dangers of vaping and connect with other parents.
Childcare will be available; please RSVP here to help us prepare accordingly.
See you there!
¡Hola familias de Thunder Valley!
Están cordialmente invitados al siguiente Cafecito el martes 19 de diciembre, de 6:00-7:00 p.m. Nos reuniremos en la biblioteca de la escuela para una presentación de 60 minutos para padres, tutores, educadores y otros adultos de confianza para aprender todo sobre el vapeo presentado por el Programa de educación y prevención del tabaco del Condado de Weld. La presentación cubre: (volante)
qué es el vapeo, signos de vapeo
recursos para dejar de fumar para jóvenes
Cómo hablar con sus hijos, y
el impacto social y de salud del vapeo
Tendremos cuidado de niños; favor de registrarse aquí para ayudarnos a planear este evento.
¡Esperamos verlos!
Winter Break Dates:
Winter Break Dates: December 22nd-January 5th. School resumes on January 8, 2024
Lost and Found
The lost and found is filling up with jackets, sweatshirts, lunch boxes and water bottles. Please have your student look through it to see if they are missing any items. Any items remaining in the Lost and Found will be donated on December 21st.
MyON Winter Reading Challenge- See Attachment for more details!
Middle School Choir Concert
The first Middle School Choir concert is approaching!
Come hear the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choirs sing on
Thursday, December 14th at 6pm in the auditorium.
We have been working hard on many songs and would love to share them with you.
FHS Cheer Clinic
Calling all Future Golden Eagle Cheerleaders...want to learn some cheers and perform at a High School Basketball game alongside the Varsity Cheerleading Team!? Now's your chance!
This event is open to all school aged kids from Preschool to 8th Grade.
- Clinic: Monday, December 11th, 6:30pm-8:00pm @ Frederick High School
- During clinic we will teach our Junior Cheerleaders a halftime routine, play some games, and have a sweet treat!
- High School Varsity Basketball Game: Tuesday, December 12th, 7:00pm @ Frederick High School
- Junior Cheerleaders will perform during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball game.
- Junior Cheerleaders will be able to enter the game for free, any additional spectators must purchase a ticket to the game.
- More information about the events of the evening will be released after registration has closed.
- Cost: $50.00 per Junior Cheerleader, due at the start of the clinic on Thursday.
- Inclusions: Clinic instruction, Junior Cheerleader T-Shirt, bow… and TONS OF FUN!
Any questions or concerns, email the Head Cheer Coach Rebecca Vincent at vincent_rebecca@svvsd.org.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/KyghxQMhqmYobf9X6
Have friends or family that want to join in on the fun?! Feel free to share this information with them!
Addams Family Auditions
Calling 4th - 8th grade students interested in auditioning for the cast of The Addams Family Musical Young @ Part. Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday 12/12 AND Wednesday 12/13 until 5:30 pm. Students MUST attend both days to be considered for a role. Please complete this Google Form to let us know you will be staying: Addams Family Cast Audition Form
Addams Family Set Design, Tech Crew, and Stage Crew
Any 4th - 8th grader that would like to be part of the set design club, technology crew, or stage crew for the Addams Family Musical please see Mrs. Clink, Mrs. Locker, Mrs. Dehner, or Ms. Tway for an application. Applications must be completed and returned to Mrs. Clink no later than Thursday 12/21.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
Children who will be five years old by October 1, 2024 will be eligible for
Kindergarten in the fall. Registration will start on December 1, 2023. Registration
will be online at the district’s website: www.svvsd.org. Please use the tab that
says, “Parents and Students”. You will find Enrollment and Registration under
General Information. This is for families that live in the Thunder Valley K8
attendance area. If you do not live in our area, but wish to attend Thunder Valley
K8, please complete an Open Enrollment form online for the 23-24 school year.
This will put your student in consideration for Open Enrollment, but does NOT
register the student.
The following information is required to be scanned in at the time the registration
form is filled out:
*Birth Certificate
*Current Immunization Records
*Proof of Residency
Students entering kindergarten must be fully immunized according to Colorado
State Law.
The following immunizations are required to enter Kindergarten:
*5 DPT shots
*4 Polio shots
*2 MMR, which should be given to child at 12 months or older
*3 Hepatitis B shots
*2 Varicella
For more information, please call 303-833-2456
Celebrate your child’s FIRST QUARTER birthday by joining the Birthday Book Club and donating a book to the school library in their name! Each child who participates will have their name inscribed on a bookplate on the front endpaper of the donated book. We will take a picture of the birthday child holding their donated book and they will get the first chance to check it out. Please write your email address on the line below so we can share the photo with you!
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Here are two ways to participate:
1) Write a check for $10 (or cash) to Thunder Valley K8 and we will
purchase and process the book in your child’s name.
2) Select one of the books from our carefully chosen Wish List by visiting
The Birthday Book Club list on Amazon:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Ladd
2024-2025 Fall Preschool Pre-Registration Begins December 1
To better serve families and to support a more timely student preschool placement, St. Vrain’s Department of Early Childhood Education is offering families the opportunity to complete the district’s online pre-registration process prior to the state’s Universal Preschool (UPK) application. Families that pre-register in December will receive a notification of their placement from St. Vrain Valley Schools by the end of January, 2024. Pre-registered families will receive ongoing support and communication from St. Vrain Valley Schools if they choose to navigate the UPK process.
Learn more about St. Vrain’s new preschool pre-registration process >>
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Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for Students OUTSIDE of Thunder Valley K8 Home School Area (grades K-8):
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Attendance
Thunder Valley K-8
Email: estrada_catrina@svvsd.org
Website: https://tvk8.svvsd.org/
Location: 600 Fifth Street, Frederick, CO, USA
Phone: 303-833-2456
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThunderValleyK8School/