Thompson Valley High School

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The Secret Garden Homecoming Dance will be held Saturday, October 15 from 8 - 11 pm at TVHS. Tickets will be available in the school store during lunch beginning Monday, October 3 for $15 each or two tickets for $25.

TVHS students are allowed to bring ONE guest from another school. Students MUST complete a guest permission form with principal approval.

Forms will be available at the school store and the attendance office beginning Monday, October 3.

To qualify for Academic Excellence, you must have earned a cumulative 3.5 GPA and been in at least 6 graded classes here at TVHS, both semesters for the 2021-2022 school year. The list of

students who have qualified will be posted on the Counseling Center window on Monday, September 19.

If you believe you qualify, but are not on this list, please see your counselor

immediately so we can check for you.

Attention sophomores and juniors!!

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 9:30 am in the small gym. Any sophomore or junior who is interested in taking this exam must sign up in the counseling department. The cost is $20 payable to TVHS and must be paid at the time of sign up. The last day to register is Friday, September 30 at 4 pm. There are limited exams available.

Please see your counselor with questions.

HERFF JONES SENIOR GRADUATION MEETING in the TVHS large gym

Thursday, September 22nd from 11:25 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HERFF JONES GRADUATION ORDER EVENT in the TVHS cafetera

Thursday, October 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

If you ordered school pictures, they are in and ready to be picked up.

Please stop by the attendance office.

Senior pictures are due October 21, and they can be sent to the yearbook staff by clicking here.

The early-bird deadline for Recognition Ads (aka Baby Ads) for Seniors is also October 21. The Yearbook Company creates these ads for us. The ads can be designed and ordered by following this link. Enter Thompson Valley as the school with phone number (970) 613-7900.

Please email loris.osier@tsd.org with any yearbook questions.

Hello, Class of 2023, it's time to sign up for Senior Seminar. These seminars are geared towards those students who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution. During these seminars, students will learn how to send their college applications, request transcripts, request letters of recommendation, and other important information regarding the college application process. Sign up for a seminar at the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A62CA4FEC61-senior

If you leave the building or go outside during lunch, you will not be permitted entrance back into the building until 10 minutes before the end of lunch.

Mondays:

Tardy = after the bell rings to 5 minutes late.

Absent = after 5 minutes late

Tuesday - Friday:

Tardy = after the bell rings to 10 minutes late.

Absent = after 10 minutes late

Yearbooks can be purchased for $75 until Friday, October 21.

Payment plans are available, and books can be purchased by clicking here.

Don't miss out!

The health office is now doing Wellness Wednesday's! Every Wednesday a quote will be announced over the intercom and the first two students to come recite it verbatim gets a prize! Today's quote was, “You can’t control what goes on outside, but you CAN control what goes on inside.” – Unknown

Always accepting donations for the health office:

--healthy snacks

--water bottles

--sanitary products

Chromebook Responsibilities

Picture Retake Day

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Order on mylifetouch.com

Picture ID: EVT2639H9

*If you are planning on retaking your school pictures, you MUST return your picture packet to the photographer.

Oct. 6 ~ Picture Retakes 8:30-1:30 Big Gym

Oct. 6 ~ Fall Band and Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm - LHS Auditorium

Oct. 14 ~ NO SCHOOL (Students)

Oct. 15 ~ TVHS Homecoming 8-11 p.m. (The Secret Garden)

Oct. 20 ~ NO SCHOOL (Students)

Oct. 21 ~ NO SCHOOL (Students)

Oct. 27-29 ~ Rosie the Riveter 7:00 pm

Nov. 17 ~ Winter Band and Orchestra Concert 7:00pm

Dec. 8 ~ The Annual Holiday Gala 7:00 pm

Dec. 19-30 ~ No School - Winter Break

Welcome to the Thompson Valley High School Counseling Department. The counselors at Thompson Valley High School are here to support the academic, personal/social, and career needs of all students. Each student is assigned a counselor based on their grade level. Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor if you have any concerns. Counselor's contact info is on the Counseling Staff page.

https://sites.google.com/thompsonschools.org/tvhscounseling/home

The best way to get in touch with your counselor is to reach out through email. However, if your question cannot be answered through email or if you would like to set up a meeting, please follow these directions:

1)Go to TVHS website. Choose "Parents/Students" tab at the top of the page. Under counseling department, choose counseling appointment calendars.

2)Click on your counselors name. The link will take you to the appointment calendar page.

3)Log into your TVHS Gmail account if you are not already logged in. Assure your calendar setting is NOT marked "public" and confirm your phone/computer is set to Mountain Standard Time Zone.

4)Click on the box of the date and time you wish to schedule your appointment.

5)Type your name over the box labeled "Enter Name Here."

6)Under "Description" please enter the reason for the appointment.

7)Click SAVE.

Sophomores/10th Spickard Appointment Calendar

Juniors/11th Bucy Appointment Calendar

Seniors/12th Knittel Appointment Calendar

Enrichment/GT Freshman 9th Jackson Appointment Calendar

SEL Specialist: Kayla Hasstedt Hasstedt Appointment Calendar

37th Annual Northern Colorado Out-Of State College Fair

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Poudre High School

201 S. Impala Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80521

970-488-6000

On Tuesday, October 4th from 6:00-7:30pm, the College Funding Coach will offer a free in-person and live webinar. There is no cost (except your time) to attend.

As you can imagine, the stock market has gone up and gone down. Taxes have gone up and gone down. Unemployment has increased and then decreased. But two things have remained constant every year: approximately 20 million high school students head off to college, and since 2000, the cost of tuition and fees at American colleges has more than tripled the rate of inflation.

Whether you have a preschool student or a senior in high school, you will learn valuable information that is timely for you. I have seen the workshop and am excited to participate.

Below is a flyer about The College Funding Coach event. Register by clicking on the following link: College Funding Coach Registration

While the event is free of charge, registration is appreciated.

Supporting Your Child’s Success

Stay up to date on what is happening in athletics!!

https://tvathletics.org/

Click on the link to order your Eagle Spirit wear!

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/colorado/loveland/thompson-valley-high-school

Please see the attachments for Instructions on how to set up Infinite Campus Parent Portal

This is where attendance, grades, and other pertinent information will be stored for the duration of you child's high school career.

Instructions in English

Instructions in Spanish

Attention Families of Junior and Senior Students:

The Thompson School District, in accordance with state and federal law, authorizes the release of names and addresses of students to Armed Forces Recruiting Officers. The recruiting services have requested this information in order to inform students about scholarship programs, tuition assistance and other educational and vocational training opportunities available from the military. Service in any branch of the Armed Forces is an employment and educational alternative which high school graduates have today. Federal, state and district regulations specify that the name and address of your son or daughter will be released to the recruiting services unless you opt out on the online registration form.

If you would like your 11th and/or 12th grade student(s) to be opted out, please take time to update the military release permission by completing your Annual Student Update online.

The Annual Student Registration link is available on the Parent Portal home page. Parents/guardians in the student’s primary household can review and/or update the student’s household, emergency contact and health information and permissions for the 2022-2023 school year and add a new student.

If you need assistance with Parent Portal, e-mail portal@thompsonschools.org.

This is required for ALL current students:

Please click on "More" in your Parent Portal Account for the ASR Link, then select Begin Registration. See image below

The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides child care assistance to families who meet the income guidelines, meet current eligibility requirements, and families who are enrolled in the Colorado Works program. CCAP provides access to reduced cost child care at licensed child care facilities or qualified (unlicensed) providers.

Link to application

Link to application (Espanol)

Winona Elementary Needs You!!

If you have an interest in getting your hours done, having fun and helping our families create lasting memories then this opportunity was meant for you!!

Upcoming Events:

• October 7th ~ Literacy Night
• October 28th ~ Trunk or Treat
• December 9th ~ Bingo Night
• January 20th ~ Launch into Math

Volunteers Needed:

• Bilingual skills welcomed
• General Office copying flyers, handouts, etc.
• Reception at events: greeting families, info booth, etc.
• Event set up, clean up, support
• School day support in office and with students

Contact Info:

(970) 325-6647 TEXT

krissie.lockard@tsd.org

Krissie Lockard, Behavior Specialist

All TSD enrolled students from grades K-12 are invited to compete, regardless whether they participated in a school fair and how they placed. The district registration form must be completed and project paperwork uploaded into the registration form by midnight, October 7, 2022. Approved projects will be notified no later than October 13, 2022. Students, do not begin your project until you have received your project’s approval.

Important! All projects must complete the required paperwork prior to beginning an experiment.

Visit The TSD District Science Fair Page for full information. Categories are listed below.

Secondary division are:

• Middle School
• High School

Secondary students may compete in the following categories:

• Animal Sciences
• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth & Space Sciences
• Energy & Transportation
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics & Computer Sciences
• Medicine & Health
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Plant Sciences

Students will compete within their divisions and categories.

Earlier this year, an adjustment impacting meal benefits for students across the United States was made at the federal level. As a result, beginning on the first day of the upcoming school year, students will be charged for all school meals unless they qualify for free or reduced meal benefits.

How do I qualify for free and reduced price meals in Thompson School District?

Applying for benefits is easy!

To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/2RZ7Ddf

Even if you are unsure if you qualify for benefits, we encourage you to fill out an application.

Are there other benefits to applying for meal benefits?

Yes! In addition to access to free or reduced price meals, eligible students may also qualify for a reduction in district student fees and other benefits that

are offered through local partners.

What if I don’t qualify for free or reduced price meals?

If you are certain that you do not qualify for benefits, you can add funds to your student’s meal account by visiting myschoolbucks.com.

Thompson School District is an equal opportunity provider.

https://bit.ly/2EwHU77

Para leer la información en español: https://bit.ly/3zbAGOe

Questions: nutrition@thompsonschools.org

Clothes, Coats, Hats, Gloves, Underwear, Socks, Toiletries, Backpacks, School Supplies, Blankets, and more all available for TSD students and families!

Questions? Please contact:

Allison Aue - allison.aue@tsd.org or

Katie Jennings -katie.jennings@tsd.org

Call: (970) 613-5675

Meeting:

Tuesday, September 27th

5:30 - 7:30 PM

In-Person: TSD Boardroom - 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: : https://bit.ly/3wFa0ot

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 862-259-5109‬

PIN: ‪595 589 342‬#

What is DAAC?

Both state and federal accountability place great emphasis on including families within the accountability process. While state statute requires the formation of accountability committees, these committees can be activated to meet many of the ESSA expectations as well (e.g., stakeholder engagement in the planning and implementation process under school improvement). Regardless of the structure, parents are expected to engage in meaningful consultation in accountability and improvement planning. Furthermore, schools and districts are expected to report school data and document plans in a transparent manner. DAACs must consist of the following, at a minimum:

1) Three parents of students enrolled in the district

2) One teacher employed by the district

3) One school administrator employed by the district

4) One person involved in business in the community within district boundaries.

DAACs must select one of their parent representatives to serve as chair or co-chair. Local school boards will establish the length of the term for DAAC chair/co-chairs. To be consistent with SAC responsibilities, DAACs shall meet at least quarterly.

For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3AGuos0

Registration is now open for the upcoming IEP Workshop.
This is a free workshop made possible by a collaboration between the The Arc of Larimer County and Thompson School District - The Family Center.

When: September 28 from 6 - 7:30 PM
Where: The Family Center - 407 E. 42nd St., Loveland
Register now: https://bit.ly/3zB288p

Fun For All Ages!

Sunday, September 25, 2022

2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Where:

Lock Lon Park

Sarah Milner Elementary School Parking Lot &

LifeSpring Church, South Parking Lot

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