Ponderosa Weekly
Friday, April 7, 2023
Note from Mrs. Lockwood
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who support our students and teachers. We are so thankful for your continued support and time. We have the best Panda Community!
As we progress towards May, we have state testing starting on April 17th. This will be from April 17 - 28 for 3-5 graders. We then roll right into iReady testing starting in May. In preparation for testing, please see that your child is getting enough sleep each evening and eating a balanced breakfast.
We look forward to all the upcoming field trips and our Spring Carnival.
Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the warm weather!
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
Registering to Volunteer
April 30th is the last day to register to volunteer. If you are planning to volunteer and have not registered, please use the following steps to volunteer:
- 1. Go to tsd.org/Volunteer
- 2. Click on the blue button that says “New Volunteers”.
- 3. Volunteers will be instructed to create a Username (we suggest using your e-mail address) and Password. Make sure to write them down because you will need this in the future.
- 4. Make sure to completely fill out all information and correctly spell your LEGAL name.
- 5. In the area that asks what school you will volunteer with, select the school in which you will volunteer and click “Add.”
- 6. Once registered, volunteers do not need to re-register each year. It is good for 3 years at which time you will receive a request through email for a follow-up background check. You must respond to the email or you will be deleted.
Once you submit your registration, we will run the background check and mail a name badge to the school in which you volunteer. You will receive an email about the results of the background check.
IMPORTANT DAYS
- APRIL 17 - APRIL 28 - CMAS TESTING FOR GRADES 3, 4, 5
- FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 6:00 PM - MUSIC PROGRAM 3RD, 4TH, 5TH
- MONDAY, APRIL 24, 6:00 PM - MUSIC PROGRAM FOR KINDER, 1ST, 2ND
- THURSDAY, MAY 18 - FIELD DAY
- FRIDAY, MAY 19 - LAST DAY OF 100 MILE CLUB
- THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1:30 PM - 5TH GRADE CONTINUATION
2023 Thompson School District Annual Art Show
Art Supplies the Imagination
Open now through April 16th
The Loveland Museum is currently hosting the district art show, including artwork from several Ponderosa students -- George Nelson, Zoey Green, Eve Daniels, Alison Miller. There are also some third grade and fifth grade collaboration projects. The district show is included with free general admission to the museum. www.thelovelandmuseum.org
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
2023/2024 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for 2023/2024 School Year is now open! Here is the link
Camp X-Stream Summer Program
Middle & Elementary School K-8
Fun & Creative summer learning activities for TSD students currently enrolled in grades K-8th.
When: June 12-29th, Monday -Thursdays, 8am 12 pm
Where: K-5 only sites BF Kitchen, Winona, Laurene Edmondson / K-8 Walt Clark Middle School (preference given for K-5 students with middle school siblings at this site).
How to register: Google Form - The links will not accept registrations prior to the date below.
REGISTRATION LINKS OPEN MARCH 27TH AT 8:00 AM AND CLOSE APRIL 14TH AT 6:00 PM
▶️ K-5 Link
▶️ 6-8 Link
Questions? Email us at campxstream@tsd.org
🐼 PONDEROSA PTA 🐼
PTA meeting: Wednesday, April 12, 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
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Attendance Line: (970) 679-9590
Contact: (970) 679-9500
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Additional information can be found at thompsonschools.org