Ponderosa Weekly
Thursday, March 2, 2023
A message from our Principal, Jamie Lockwood
Hi Families!
To ensure student safety, please remember to drive slowly through drop off/pick up lanes, be off your phones and only park in designated parking spots in the parking lot. We appreciate your attention to student safety.
As a school we monitor the weather closely and think about students safety first at all times. If the temperature and weather allows (even if it's snowing) we will go outside. Please plan accordingly in the mornings and send your student with appropriate gear.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you Ponderosa Parents!
Ponderosa staff would like to extend a huge thank you to all the families that supplied the wonderful meals for staff during parent teacher conferences! Your thoughtfulness is so appreciated!
5210+ CHALLENGE SUBMISSION
Submit your log online by 8pm Sunday, March 5th,
- Go to: redcap.link/2023challenge5210
- Enter your points from your tracking log
IT'S THAT EASY!!!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!!!
The Early Bird Special ENDS on Friday, March 10th! Yearbooks may be purchased ONLINE ONLY at:
- ybpay.lifetouch.com
- Yearbook ID Code: 14930923
- Cost: $22
Sportsmanship Recipients
Braxton Mayers
Camden Harper
Carson Long
Zoey Lujan
IMPORTANT DAYS
- FRIDAY, MARCH 3 - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER EXCHANGE DAY
- MONDAY, MARCH 6 - DOMINOS PIZZA DAY! 🍕
- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 6:00 PM - PTA MEETING
- MONDAY, MARCH 13 - FRIDAY, MARCH 17 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
- FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 6:00 PM - MUSIC PROGRAM 3RD, 4TH, 5TH
- MONDAY, APRIL 24, 6:00 PM - MUSIC PROGRAM FOR KINDER, 1ST, 2ND
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
Choice Enrollment Round Two for the 23/24 School Year
Opens: Monday, March 6
📌 Who is eligible for Choice Enrollment Round Two?
- If you are new to the district and want your student K-12 grade to attend a school outside of their boundary area. Also complete an On-Line Registration Application for the correct school year.
- If you missed Choice Enrollment Round One.
📌 If you applied for Round One, please do not apply for Round Two, unless you want to add a different school request.
▶️ Round Two applications are automatically waitlisted and families will receive an email if a seat becomes available or if the application is denied. Waitlisted applications will be added to to the Requested Schools Waitlist behind the Round One applications. The 2023/24 waitlist expires on May 26, 2024.
Here is the link for Choice Enrollment Round Two
100 Mile Club in the Gym (during cold weather)
Mondays & Thursdays - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades run
Tuesdays & Fridays - 3rd, 4th & 5th grades run
- IF YOU HAVE STUDENTS THAT ARE IN THE PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE GRADES, YOU MAY BRING THEM DURING THE TUESDAY & FRIDAY RUN TIMES.
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, March 8, 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
LOOKING BACK . . .
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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