Ponderosa Weekly
Friday, April 28, 2023
Note from Mrs. Lockwood
Dear Ponderosa Community,
I am about to embark on a journey that I never saw coming; a few weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast and thyroid cancers. Both cancers have been found early and have great outlooks! I will be out of the building from May 2 -12 for my first surgery. I plan to return on May 15th and finish out the year in the building. This summer I will be undergoing radiation, another surgery and other treatments. Please share with your children as you see fit, I am not making an announcement to the students. I know some of you are experiencing or have experienced cancer in your immediate or extended families and I do not want to cause additional worry/trauma for anyone.
I am choosing to share this news with the Panda community to let you know that as I embark on this journey you are part of my strength and daily inspiration to fight and come back stronger than ever. I am so grateful to have landed at Ponderosa. This year has been one I will never forget for many reasons but most of all because of the support this community provides to one another. Thank you for all you do to support your children and the Panda Community, it is truly one of a kind!
Many blessings,
Jamie Lockwood
Ponderosa Mission
Go Global!
Investigate the World
Recognize Perspectives
Communicate Ideas
Take Action
Global Ambassadors
Ponderosa Vision
Ponderosa will foster globally competent students who investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas and take action by:
- Thinking critically and creatively
- Using technology intuitively
- Caring for self and others
- Exhibiting leadership through collaboration
- Having a social sense of responsibility
PTA Ponderosa Carnival Help Needed
We are looking for parent/grandparent volunteers for our upcoming carnival on Saturday May 6, 2023. The carnival will be from 12 to 2:30 PM. We will need help setting up, serving food, sitting at the ticket booth, and cleaning up after. Feel free to sign up for one slot or as many as you can! We will need lots of help to put on this fun event for our pandas! Thank you so much! Here is the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f48a4ad2ca7fb6-carnival4#/
IMPORTANT DAYS
- SATURDAY, MAY 6, 12:00 - 2:30 PM - PTA SPRING CARNIVAL
- FRIDAY, MAY 12 - NO SCHOOL
- THURSDAY, MAY 18 - FIELD DAY
- FRIDAY, MAY 19 -
- LAST DAY OF 100 MILE CLUB
- LAST DAY OF YMCA
- THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1:30 PM - 5TH GRADE CONTINUATION
- FRIDAY, MAY 26 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
- Dismissal will be at 11:10 am
- If your child rides the bus, they will arrive to their bus stop 4 hours earlier than usual
- Breakfast will be served
- NO Lunch will be served
LOST & FOUND
Please check the lost and found to see if your child's personal belongings are there. ALL items will be donated at 11:10 am on Friday, May, 26th.
Congratulations 100 Mile Runners!!!
Tech Savvy Parent Night
TSD is hosting a Tech Savvy Parent Night on May 9th, from 5:00-7:00 pm at The Family Center @ Stansbury. This training is a wonderful way to support families in having conversations about the Internet with their students. It is geared toward families with elementary students. Each family who attends will receive a free license to do the complete training on their own as well.
Please see the attachment below for all the information!
"Fun in the Sun" Field Day
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Nypaver directly at lou.nypaver@tsd.org.
Earth Day Music Programs
Our musical pandas did AMAZING at our programs this past week. We had awesome singers, dancers, and speakers that made the program an awesome success. Here are the pretty programs for each.
Thank you for supporting music at Ponderosa Elementary School!
- Mrs. Sydney Bouwens, Music Teacher
2023/2024 School Year
Will you be returning to Ponderosa for the 2023/2024 school year? Please be sure to complete the Annual Family Check-In (instructions below).
If you are NOT planning to return, please call the office at 970-679-9500 to let us know where your child will be attending so we are able to help you make a smooth transition for your child to their new school.
Annual Family Check-In (AFC)
In order to make the transition into the coming year, we need a parent/guardian in the current student's primary household to review and sign permission forms, update (if needed) the student's household information, emergency contacts and health information. The Annual Family Check-In is located in the Parent Portal Account. For assistance, please contact Portal@TSD.org. The Annual Family Check-In is required for ALL current students.
Log into your Parent Portal Account
▶️ click on "More" for the AFC Link
⏩ then select Begin Registration
🐼 PONDEROSA PTA 🐼
PTA meeting: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm
- Childcare and pizza for the kids - RSVP on the PTA Facebook or email info.pespta@gmail.com
To Contact PTA:
Email: info.pespta@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PonderosaPTA/
See more PTA information at https://www.thompsonschools.org/domain/256
Universal Preschool Program for Four Year Old Students
In fht fall of 2020, Colorado voters approved a nicotine tax measure (Proposition EE) that will fund at least 10 hours a week of free universal preschool for 4-year olds statewide starting in the fall of 2023. The child must be 4 years old on or before October 1, 2023. This state-funded program will be available to off-set potential costs. Please see this website for more information regarding this program: Colorado Universal Preschool Program Details
If you would like to receive updates about this exciting program, please fill out this form: 2023-2024 Preschool Interest Form
CROSSROADS ADVENTURE CENTER
If you are looking for additional childcare options for children ages 5-13 on non-school days, please see the attached flyer from Crossroads Adventure Center.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The YMCA of Northern Colorado offers safe and structured care for Ponderosa students beforre and after school. YMCA is open from 7:00 am until the start of school and from 3:10 pm until 6:00 pm each day after school. For more information or to register, please go to: https://www.ymcanoco.org/before-after-care/thompson/before-after-school-care
LOOKING BACK . . .
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- Friday, August 26, 2022
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- Friday, September 9, 2022
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- Friday, November 4, 2022
- Thursday, November 10, 2022
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- Thursday, March 2, 2023
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- Friday, March 31, 2023
- Friday, April 7, 2023
- Thursday, April 13, 2023
- Friday, April 21, 2023
Attendance Line: (970) 679-9590
Contact: (970) 679-9500
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Additional information can be found at thompsonschools.org