It is hard to believe the last week is upon us. It will be a busy week at Ponderosa. Please remember if you are taking your child from the premises they must be signed out. "Fun in the Sun" is going to be AMAZING! Thank you for all the contributions and to the volunteers. We could not do it without you.

Thank you for all your support over the past few weeks. I truly appreciate everything. I will be out starting Friday, May 18th through the end of the year. I am having a second surgery but all is well.

Enjoy your summer!

Go Global!

Investigate the World

Recognize Perspectives

Communicate Ideas

Take Action

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

Field Day Schedule for Tuesday, May 23rd

9:00 - 11:00 am - Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grades

1:00 - 3:00 pm - 3rd, 4th, 5th grades

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Nypaver directly at lou.nypaver@tsd.org.

• TUESDAY, MAY 23 - FIELD DAY
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1:45- 3:00 PM - SCHOOL WIDE ASSEMBLY
• THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1:30 PM - 5TH GRADE CONTINUATION
• FRIDAY, MAY 26 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

• NO YMCA for the remainder of the year
• NO 100 MILE CLUB for the remainder of the year

• 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

• All student medications in the health office must be picked up by 10:00 am on Friday, May 26. Any medications still remaining at that time will be destroyed.
• If your student has borrowed clothing from the health office, please wash and return.

• Monday, May 22 - Hats
• Tuesday, May 23 - Sports or 100 Mile Shirt T-shirts
• Wednesday, May 24 - Tie Dye
• Thursday, May 25 - Dress to Impress (your finest threads)
• Friday, May 26 - Panda Gear

2nd Grader Jayda Avalos was awarded a Star of Excellence award by Mrs. Smith (Ponderosa ELD teacher) at the annual TSD ELD (English Language Development) Awards Night. Jayda has shown tremendous growth and perseverance this year!

If you are interested in joining in for the Ponderosa Garden Workday on Saturday, May 20th, please see the attached link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ea5ae2da6fcc43-ponderosa#/

ALL lost and found items will be donated at 11:10 am on Friday, May, 26th.

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.

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.

▶️ click on "More" for the AFC Link

⏩ then select Begin Registration

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

In the 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

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.

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

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