Ponderosa Weekly
Friday, October 7, 2022
A message from our Principal, Jamie Lockwood
Next week is SPIRIT Week and Panda Prowl. It's going to be a great week! Enjoy your weekend!
Important Safety Notices
- Per Thompson School District guidelines, we must ask ALL adults entering the building to display their photo identification at the camera each and every time prior to entering the building. We realize that this is an inconvenience when many of you enter the building multiple times per day, but this is a TSD requirement.
- Students need to use the sidewalk directly in front of the school building. No students should be crossing the parking lot entrance or exit at any time.
- Students should be escorted if walking to or from the parking lot.
Global Ambassadors
Student Council Food Drive
Hello Panda Families!
On Monday, October 10, 2022 (the First day of Spirit Week) we are kicking off our annual food drive. All food collected will benefit local families. Please bring in any non-perishable food that is unexpired with your student to school between October 10th and November 9th, 2022. There is a friendly competition between classrooms so be sure to donate each week if you are able.
Ponderosa Panda's work hard!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 - 12 NOON - TRACK REPAIR BRING YOUR WHEELBARROWS, SHOVELS & RAKES!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 - 6:00 PM - PTA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 - PANDA PROWL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 - NO SCHOOL (Staff work day)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 3:30 - 7:30 PM - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 - NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER EXCHANGE DAY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 - FALL PARTIES & COSTUME PARADE (More information to follow)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
PTA Panda Prowl Spirit Week
Tuesday, October 11 - Every class wears a color
- Early Childhood - wear Green
- Kindergarten - wear Orange
- 1st Grade - wear Blue
- 2nd Grade - wear Purple
- 3rd Grade - wear Red
- 4th Grade - wear Black
- 5th Grade - wear Yellow
Thursday, October 13 - Panda Gear Day for the Panda Prowl!
Panda Prowl Schedule on Thursday, October 13, 2022
- Kindergarten & AM Early Childhood - 9:30 - 9:50 am
- PM Early Childhood - 1:30 - 1:50 pm
- 1st Grade - 10:00 - 10:20 am
- 2nd Grade - 2:00 - 2:20 pm
- 3rd Grade - 10:30 - 10:50 am
- 4th Grade - 9:00 - 9:20 am
- 5th Grade - 8:30 - 8:50 am
If you are a registered volunteer and would like to help out with the Panda Prowl, please reach out to PTA at info.pespta@gmail.com.
Parent/Teacher Conferences with Specials Teachers
- Music (Mrs. Bouwens) - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DADAD2CA0FAC43-mrs
- Art (Mrs. Mergelman) - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAEAD2FA7F5CE9-mrs
- Spanish (Mrs. Lester) - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A8AE23A1FAC52-mrs
- P.E. (Mrs. Nypaver) - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA9A72DAAFEC25-mrs1
Signup for Teacher/Staff Meal for Conferences
Domino's Pizza Day Is Coming!
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.
Costume Guidelines for Fall Party
- 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
Additional information about the Fall Party and Parade will be coming soon!
Ponderosa PTA
PTA meeting: Wednesday, October 12, 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
Native American Powwow
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