Ponderosa Weekly
Friday, October 28, 2022
Global Ambassadors
Student Council Food Drive
There is still time to send in non-perishable food items! Student Council is collecting food through November 9th! Thank you for your participation!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st - FALL PARTIES & COSTUME PARADE (see details below)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
MONDAY, JANUARY 16th - NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Fall Parties & Costume Parade
1:00 - 1:40 pm - 1st Grade Classroom Parties
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Kindergarten Classroom Parties- 1st Grade Classroom Parties
2:00 - 2:20 pm Costume Parade
- Students will change into costumes at 1:45 pm. Costumes should fit over regular clothing and student should be able to put on their costume without assistance.
- Family members wishing to watch the parade should arrive at 1:45 pm and go to the back playground to watch all grade levels as they participate in the parade. Please allow the students to be the stars of the parade by watching and not joining in the parade. In case of inclement weather, visitors will be directed to the gym to watch the parade from there.
- Once the parade is over, adults that have checked in at the office may go to the classrooms.
2:20 - 3:00 pm - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Classroom Parties
- No scary, gory, bloody, or revealing costumes
- No weapons or toys that resemble weapons
- No inflatable costumes
- No partial or full masks (absolutely nothing that covers any part of the face)
- No face paint or make-up
- Hair must be done prior to school, no hair color can be applied at school
Kindergarten Open House
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Where: Thompson Valley High School Cafetorium
Why: This is an annual opportunity to take time to connect with the elementary schools & discover the possibilities Thompson School District can provide your student!
Picture Makeups & Retakes
If you are requesting retakes, please be sure to send the pictures you received back with your child letting them know that you want them to have their picture taken again.
Message from Mrs. Nypaver
Mileage Club has been such a success this year with so many self motivated students running and walking every day. What a joy to see happy, healthy connected kids. If you are a registered volunteer and are interested in helping, we are looking for one more parent volunteer from 11:30a-1:30p at recess time any day you are available.
Loveland Turkey Trot is approaching quickly. We encourage all students, family members and friends to enter the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Use code: 5TSD to receive $5 off registration.
https://lovelandturkeytrot.com/
(The entry fees increase after October 31.) Trot - Trot to the Turkey Trot.
Student Instructional Fees
Information for the BOE Approved Student Fees for 22-23 can be found in board policy JQ-E. Parents can now pay directly on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Instructions are attached.
Ponderosa PTA
PTA meeting: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 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 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
Crossroads Adventure Center
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