Berthoud Elementary School News

Friday, May 10th - NO SCHOOL

Monday, May 13th-17th - Spirit Week (see flyer below)

Tuesday, May 14th - Specialspalooza

Wednesday, May 15th - Late Start - School Starts at 9:00am

Student Council is sponsoring the final spirit week of the school year. See the flyer below for details!

Our BStrong BFit girls finished their season this past weekend. They ran a two mile race in Loveland and all did an amazing job! Each girl learned they are capable of anything and have a great inner and outer strength. The coaches could not be more proud of this group of young ladies! Special thanks to all the coaches - Mrs. Storle, Coach Jones, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Box, and Ms. Ford. Thank you for your dedication to fitness and health and inspiring this amazing group of young ladies!

Congratulations to Robert Jones! Not only was he nominated for the Crystal Apple Award by Berthoud Elementary, he is the elementary winner for this award among all the elementary schools in the Thompson School District. Way to go, Mr. Jones, and thank you for your dedication to the BES community!

Last week, 2nd graders enjoyed an amazing field trip the Loveland Museum, the historic Rialto Theater, and North Lake Park. Check out all the fun in the pics below!

For families that attend the YMCA for before and after-school care, there is NO YMCA CARE the week of May 20-24.

5th grade families, please see the important info below, regarding students taking devices home for the summer.

Dear 5th - 11th grade TSD parents and guardians,

Thompson's Tech4All (1:1) program supports TSD's Strive 2025 Strategic Plan by providing students with the digital tools of their future. Through access to digital tools, TSD is creating learning conditions that enable students to reach their fullest potential. We're excited to have your student join us for a summer filled with learning and growth. To ensure a seamless experience, here's what you need to know about the digital aspect of our programs:

1. Chromebook Distribution:

Your student will take home their Tech4All Chromebook on the last day of the school year. This device is essential for accessing our learning tools over the summer, including SORA, Khan Academy, and iReady and Lexia lessons.

2. Guidance and Resources:

As a guardian, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with resources from Securly and Common Sense Media to set healthy tech use guidelines at home. Resources like The Smart Talk or Family Tech Planners can also be helpful.

3. Responsible Use Policy (RUP):

Before your Chromebook can go home, families are required to acknowledge our Responsible Use Policy in Infinite Campus. Instructions are available in our HowTo guide.

4. Continuing Education All Summer

We encourage your student(s) to continue their learning throughout the summer. Our Summer Activities Guide for middle and high schools offers a variety of fun and educational activities. Tell us about your learning and you could even win a prize!

Tech Support:
If your student has any technical problems with their TSD device, our HelpDesk is here for you! Call 970-613-7777, Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm. Check out some Quick tips and tricks for Chromebooks to set you up for success.

Optional Insurance Offering:

To protect against potential damage, we’re offering optional insurance for Chromebooks. Sign up by May 24th, for coverage through Aug 2025. See this link for more information.

Transferring Schools: If your student is transferring to another school within the TSD school district, your student will bring their device to their new school.

Device Return:

Please ensure your student brings their Tech4All device with them on their first day of the new school year.

We trust you to use the resources and information provided on our Tech4All website to not only set the parameters for your family but to treat your device with care so they are returned to school in working condition. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this a productive learning summer for your student(s).

Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals, I.T.S. and Learning Services

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of some amazing BES staff members! See the flyer below for details.

It's time to look in your backpack, under the bed, and on your book shelf and bring back your library books! Check out for the year is over, and we need your books to come back ASAP, as Mrs. Martin has to inventory ALL of our books, and that takes a lot of time. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Martin at anne.martin@tsd.org .

Have you updated your Annual Family Check-in (AFC)? Are you receiving communication via phone, text and email? Pick your preference while you review your Annual Family Check-in! The AFC is required for ALL current students in Thompson School District. Families are required to have a parent or guardian in the current student’s primary household review and sign permission forms and update (if needed) the student’s household information, emergency contacts, and health information. Annual Family Check-In is located in the Parent Portal Account. Please click on "More" in your Parent Portal Account for the AFC Link, then select Begin Registration. See the image below for reference.

For assistance, please contact Portal@TSD.org.

Please see the latest exciting news, fun photos, and upcoming events from TSD Nutrition Services in their latest newsletter. Click here to check it out!

BHS athletics is hosting a boys and girls volleyball camp! Check out the flyer below, and visit this link for further details.

The Loveland High School Robotics Team is hosting a summer camp for students currently enrolled in 4th and 5th grade. This program is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in robotics, with or without experience, and serves as a fundraiser for the LHS robotics team.

Check out the flyers below for details!

The latest edition of the Healthy Kids Club newsletter is now available. Click here to check it out!

This edition features information on the 25th annual Healthy Kids Run Series, a free summer run series for families. New exciting changes include additional in-person runs in Loveland, Greeley, Fort Collins and Windsor, AND t-shirt distribution at the beginning of the Series (quantities are limited.) Also included is the 5210+ Challenge wrap-up. It was a record-breaking year and we hope everyone who participated enjoyed taking the Challenge. Prize winners will be announced soon and T-shirts will be delivered in May.

YMCA of Northern Colorado has some very exciting offerings for this summer!. The camps, which will be held at a variety of different locations, have many different themes and will feature opportunities for different age groups. For more information, see the flyers below and visit the YMCA website at https://www.ymcanoco.org/summer-camps.

Do you want your preschool child to. . .

• Be ready for Kindergarten?

• Grow social-emotionally?

• Develop her/his language skills?

• Be ready to learn?

There are many benefits to your child attending preschool. For more information, visit our website. You can also complete the interest form (Pre-Register for the 2024-2025 school year). If you have any questions, please contact us at 970-613-5052 or email at tsdearlychildhood@tsd.org.

The spring activity guide from Berthoud Parks and Recreation is now available! The guide covers EVERY sport, program, and special event at the Berthoud Recreation Center from now through summer. Spring registration is currently open, and summer registration begins on April 1st. Click here to view the guide.

For the safety of all our students, the bus lane can only be used for drop-off and pick-up between 8:00am and 2:30pm. Prior to 8:00am, please use the drop-off line in the west parking lot.

This fall, Coach Jones is challenging students to do the Daily Mile. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, students can walk or run with Coach Jones, to start their day off with some exercise. Participants gather at 7:40 and walk or run till 7:55. What a great way to wake up the body and the brain! Let Coach know if you have questions, and come join the fun!

Will you be signing your student out early? The office greatly appreciates a call ahead! This gives us a little extra time to locate students if they are out to recess, at lunch, or in specials.

Please remember that you must present photo ID to sign out your student. When you arrive, please ring the bell by the front entrance, and our office staff will assist you!

Don't forget to call in your student's absence! Our Attendance Line number is 970-613-7590. You may call this number 24 hours a day and leave a message with your student's name, the reason for the absence, and your name and callback number in case we have questions. You may also leave us a message that your student will be arriving late. If you are calling for that reason, be sure and tell us if you need to order hot lunch.

If you would like to learn about more ways to help BES, please consider getting involved with our PTA by clicking here!

If you are having trouble accessing the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, or are just new to it, please check out this link for a step-by-step tutorial!

The 2023-2024 Student Handbook is now available for viewing. Click here to review the handbook.

We ask that all families please fill out the linked Google form to acknowledge that you have read the Parent Handbook. You may click here to do that, or use the active link on the last page of the Handbook.

Thank you, and we look forward to an amazing new school year with all of you!

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Email: angie.adair@tsd.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudes
Location: 560 Bunyan Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513, USA
Phone: 970-613-7500
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