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Raptor News

February 23, 2024

Raptor News February 23, 2024

Happy Friday Raptor Families,


What a full week. Our school fundraiser started on February 20th, and it continues through the 29th. Our school-wide Thunder Valley Glow Run is Thursday, February 29th, during the school day. Make sure to read the communication that has been sent out.


This coming week we host a Wrestling Meet on Monday, February 26th after school versus Trail Ridge Middle School. There is an Orchestra Concert on Tuesday, February 27th, in the auditorium at 6:00 pm. Our PTA meets this week on Wednesday, February 28th, in the Library from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. These are all great opportunities to come out and participate in our Thunder Valley community.


This week we experienced some warm and beautiful winter weather, but our Colorado seasons can rapidly change. Please remind your students to dress in layers and remember to keep student dress inline with the SVVSD code of conduct.


We appreciate your 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

Late Starts for the School Year:

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.

Booster Updates and Glow Run

Thunder Valley Families!


It’s almost the weekend! Quick update about the Thunder Valley Glow Run fundraiser: we have a BONUS PRIZE OPPORTUNITY for all students! It’s for this weekend only, so time is limited to earn this extra reward.


Click here to log into MYBOOSTER.COM to learn more about this prize!


Reminder: We’re raising $20,000 for more field trips and this will directly impact students and staff here at Thunder Valley! We can’t do this without your help!



Have a great weekend! We can’t wait for the Thunder Valley Glow Run happening on February 29!

Order Your Yearbook Today! Click on the flyer to scan the QR code

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Coffee mug with Thunder Valley Logo
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CLASES PARA PADRES Y MADRES CRIANZA ACTIVA

Este programa le dará la oportunidad de:

  • Poner límites con amor

  • Abrir canales de comunicación efectiva con sus hijos

  • Enseñar responsabilidad, valor y otros importantes rasgos de carácter

  • Alentar el éxito en la escuela

  • Estimular la independencia

  • Recobrar la alegría de ser padres


Cuándo: enero 30, marzo 5, y abril 2

Dónde: Escuela Thunder Valley

Hora: 6:00 pm a 7:30 p.m.


Tendremos snacks y cuidado de niños~ Regístrese AQUÍ

5th- 8th Grade Track and Field Registration Opens 3/4

Track and Field Registration open on March 4th online through RevTrak. Season Dates are 3/11-4/27.

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Upcoming Band Music Concerts:

February 27th, 6, 7, 8 Grade Orchestra Concert and The Raptor Mariachi at 6:00pm


For more information see our Thunder Valley Band/ Orchestra Website

6th-8th Grade Soccer Registration

6th- 8th Grade Soccer Registration is open through the City of Longmont. Practices will be Monday-Thursday 3:45-5:15 and will start March 4th. Games will start the week of March 25th. Please see the attached flyer for more details and information on how to register your student.

Low Cost Immunizations for Colorado Families

Please see the attached flyer for information on low cost immunizations clinics.

You're invited! A conversation with Dr. Devorah Heitner

Join Dr. Devorah Heitner for a conversation on “Growing Up in Public”, presented by DTS and SVVS Parent University on March 6 from 5:00-6:30


If you’ve ever said “I’m so glad my teenage years weren’t shared for the world to see,” this talk is for you! With social media and constant connection, the boundaries of privacy for children are stretched thin.Growing Up in Public shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world.


Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. She is delighted to be raising her own teenager and she lives with her family in Chicagoland. You can follow her on Substack and on Instagram @devorahheitnerphd.


RSVP to attend https://www.svvsd.org/departments/professional-development/parent-university/

Registered attendees will receive a copy of Devorah’s book “Growing Up in Public”
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Celebrate your child’s 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) Bring $10 (cash or check) to Thunder Valley K8 and we will

purchase and process a 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:

Thunder Valley K8 Library Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17P7PNNG10YF7?ref_=wl_share

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Ladd

Summer Camp Opportunity- See flyer for more details

Reminder: Upcoming Parent University Sessions, February 27, March 6, and March 11

St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children.

Join us for our upcoming sessions:

  • February 27: Adolescent RISE; the development of adolescence 10-25 (presented by Nick Thompson) – Virtual via Zoom
  • March 6: “Growing up in Public” (presented by Devorah Heitner) – Frederick High School
  • March 11: The Student Perspective: The Power of Self-Advocacy (presented by Yes! Ambassadors) – Westview Middle School

Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and register for upcoming events

Attendance

Parents/guardians shall be required to furnish an explanation for student absenteeism either in writing or orally. Absences not explained within two days after returning to school shall be recorded as unexcused absences unless unusual or extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the building administrator. After 10 excused or unexcused absences a doctors note is required. Communication is key to successful attendance. In the event your student will be absent, please call the front office 303-833-2456, email our attendance clerk, garcia_jessica@svvsd.org or complete this form Report an Absence
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