Ponderosa Weekly
Friday, September 2, 2022
A message from our Principal, Jamie Lockwood
We also had two Awards of Excellence presented this week. The first went to Aimee Stegnar, our kinder teacher and the second to Candice Sutterer, our ILC para. These two are AMAZING! Wish them a congratulations next time you see them.
Have a relaxing and safe holiday weekend and we will see you back at school on Wednesday.
Picture Day
Pictures ordered PRIOR to picture day:
- go to lifetouch.com
- Order Now
- Enter Picture Day ID: EVTZBKTHN
- Photo packages will be sent to Ponderosa for distribution
Pictures ordered POST-PICTURE day:
- go to lifetouch.com
- Shipping & handling fee will be charged and will be mailed directly to you
If your child will not be at school on picture day, retakes will be on Monday, November 7th.
Accept the Challenge! 100 Mile Club
This year, the 100 Mile Club will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:30 - 7:55 am during the months of September, October, November, March, April, and May.
Our first day of 100 Mile Club is Thursday, September 8.
Parents/Guardians Community Job Survey
Do you have any interest in working for Thompson School District? If so, TSD Human Resources is asking for you to please complete the attached survey! Survey Link Here
Upcoming events
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - NO SCHOOL (LABOR DAY)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - NO SCHOOL (Staff Professional Development)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - PICTURE DAY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 at 6:00 pm - PTA Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 - PANDA PROWL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 - NO SCHOOL (Staff work day)
Is your student coming late or leaving early?
- please call the attendance line at 970-679-9590
- when arriving, come into the office to sign your student in
If your child will be leaving early:
- Students are not called out of class until the parent is here to pick them up, so please allow additional time.
- Bring your identification, as students will only be released to their authorized emergency contacts listed in infinite campus.
SCHOOL HOURS
Student Access to School Grounds:
- 7:40 am - M, T, Th, F
- 8:40 am - Wednesdays
School Hours:
- 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
School Doors Open (except students eating breakfast)
- 7:55 am - M, T, Th, F
- 8:55 am - Wednesdays
Student Instructional Fees
School Breakfast & Lunch Information
Please remember to set up the appropriate account for your family:
- To set up an account to pay for meals, go to: www.myschoolbucks.com
- If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, go to: www.applyforlunch.com
Breakfast & Lunch Menu's can be found at:
Student meal prices for the 2022/2023 school year are as follows:
- $ 1.75 Breakfast
- $ 3.00 Lunch
- $ 1.00 Milk
Ponderosa PTA
PTA meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm
- We will meet on the playground if the weather is nice
- Childcare and pizza for the kids - RSVP on the PTA Facebook or email info.pespta@gmail.com
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
Before & After School Care
Fundraising that helps without spending additional money!
King Soopers Community Rewards Progam
Box Tops for Education
AmazonSmile donates to Ponderosa Elementary PTA
Ponderosa Elementary
Attendance Line: (970) 679-9590
Additional information can be found at the Thompson Schools
Email: sheri.fender@thompsonschools.org
Website: www.thompsonschools.org/ponderosa
Location: 4550 Florence Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 679-9500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ponderosapandas