Thompson Valley High School

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The health office is 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 is "Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom." ~Jack Lalanne

Always accepting donations for the health office:

--healthy snacks

--water bottles

--sanitary products

All SENIOR information will be posted here: IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION.

Please be sure to check back frequently.

If you are interested in taking the AAPPL exam to earn the Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma/transcript please see Mrs. Lopez in A77 ASAP. Testing will begin at the end of February and you must be registered. Testing can be given in Spanish, French, German and many other languages. You will be tested in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

You will also need to demonstrate English proficiency through benchmark SAT scores, ACCESS scores, or AP/CE English courses.

TSD Seal of Biliteracy

Monday February 20th President's Day (TVHS will be closed)

Tuesday February 21st PD Day for Staff

Today, George Washington’s Birthday is one of only eleven permanent federal holidays established by Congress. One of the great traditions followed for decades has been the reading by a U.S. senator of George Washington’s Farewell Address in legislative session, which remains an annual event to this day.

George Washington's Farewell Speech

Although the federal holiday is held on a Monday (the third Monday of February), George Washington’s birthday is observed on February 22. To complicate matters, Washington was actually born on February 11 in 1731! How can that be?

George Washington was originally born when the Julian calendar was in use. During Washington’s lifetime, people in Great Britain and America switched the official calendar system from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar (something that most of Europe had already done in 1582).

As a result of this calendar reform, people born before 1752 were told to add 11 days to their birth dates. Those born between January 1 and March 25, as Washington was, also had to add one year to be in sync with the new calendar.

By the time Washington became president in 1789, he celebrated his birthday on February 22 and listed his year of birth as 1732.

To summarize, Washington’s birthday changed from February 11, 1731 (Old-Style Julian calendar), to February 22, 1732 (New-Style Gregorian calendar).

Pre-Season Registration CLOSES February 15th

Swim/Dive starts Feb. 20th

ALL other sports/tryouts start Feb. 27th

Parent/Player Meeting

Monday, March 6th

6:30pm

Conferences will be in-person

THVS Cafeteria

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

(Spanish translation services will be available 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

Thursday, March 2, 2023

8:00 am - 10:00 am

4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

(Spanish translation services will be available 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

March 2nd & 3rd at 7pm

March 4th at 2pm and 7pm

Tickets coming soon!!

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.

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 the “Academics" tab at the top of the page. Click on “Counseling Information.”

2. Click on “Counseling Center Website And Appointment Calendars.” The link will take you to the appointment calendar page.

3. Click on your grade level counselor’s appointment calendar.

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

5. Type your first name, last name and email address.

6. Enter the reason for your appointment if requested.

7. Click BOOK.

8. Remember to get a pass from the Counseling Secretary so you can be released from class at your appointment time.

Sophomores/10th Spickard Appointment Calendar

Juniors/11th Cowan Appointment Calendar

Seniors/12th Knittel Appointment Calendar

Enrichment/GT Freshman 9th Jackson Appointment Calendar

SEL Specialist: Kayla Hasstedt Hasstedt Appointment Calendar

Need help with FASFA? Financial Aid questions?

Attend the following dates and bring 2021 Tax information for the 2023-24 FASFA application.

• Wed. March 1 11am - 1pm
• Thurs. March 23 1pm - 3 pm
• Tues. March 28 1pm - 3 pm

Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus

(Grays Peak, Rm 279)

4616 S Shields St.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Target population: Entering first-year of a college/university/technical school

The CO-ALAS Scholarship was created through the generosity of the members, representing

the Board and Delegates. This scholarship helps foster the college and career-bound culture

within the state and will provide five scholarships to Latino students this year.

Since its inception in 2009, CO-ALAS has supported current and aspiring educators in

developing leadership and fostering the growth of the next generation of educational leaders.

CO ALAS is now expanding its support to include our youth with their initial year at higher

education institutions for their career path.

CO ALAS will offer five (5) $1,000 scholarships and five (5) $500 scholarships to be announced

early May 2023 and will be paid directly to the student.

Applicant Criteria

Students must meet the following requirements:

● Must have applied with pending approval to an accredited college/university/technical

school*;

● A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5;

● Identifies of Latin American/Hispanic descent

● Demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Leadership,
• Employment,
• Community engagement,
• Volunteer work,
• Extracurricular activities and,
• Family responsibilities you have been engaged in

● Applicants must be a graduating senior, Class of 2023, from a Colorado High School

Application Requirements

Students must provide the following information for their application to be considered for this

scholarship award:

● Submit a completed application to CO ALAS Scholarship Committee;

● Provide a copy of your high school transcript;

● Provide one (1) letter of recommendation; and

● Submit an essay, presentation, or creative art medium (video, music, poetry, artwork) that

demonstrates how a college-level education can create an impact in your life? This submission

should reflect our highlighted values of:

• Education/Pursuit of Knowledge
• Equity & inclusivity
• Fostering Strong Relationships (Family, Community, Etc.)
• Leadership & Responsibility

Additional Information

Application materials and an online submission form can be found at co-alas.org. Submissions

and questions can also be sent to info@co-alas.org.

*Admission must be granted before funds will be distributed if selected.

The Colorado Council on High School/College Relations Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship is now available! The application will be open through March 1st.

Click Here

Elevations Credit Union Scholarships, open January 1. These are great LOCAL scholarship opportunities for seniors!

It's never too early to explore financing for your next educational steps... let TEF help! Scholarship applications are now open at https://www.thompsontef.org/scholarships
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on Sunday, March 5.

The 2023 Loveland Elks Scholarship is now open and closes March 10!

Loveland Elks Scholarship

We are pleased to make you aware of a scholarship and career development opportunity for high school seniors in your state. The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a $40,000 scholarship program for students who plan to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.)

The American Chemistry Council has partnered alongside HBCU Week Foundation, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and Chemours to make the program possible. In addition to the scholarship, students will gain leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities with program sponsors and access to AIChE student networking events.

They are now accepting applications for the third year of the program through February 15th, 2023 and encourage you to share this opportunity with your communities.

Program FAQs:

• Graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply. Applications for the 2023 cohort opens on Friday, September 23, 2022.

• Each FOSSI scholar is awarded a $40K scholarship ($10K per year, for four years), offered leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities with program sponsors, and access to AIChE student networking events.

• Since 2021, FOSSI has provided 295 scholarships, with a goal of 1000 scholarships by 2025.

• Application requirements are listed here.

• Questions can be directed to FOSSI@americanchemistry.com.

About FOSSI: With funding from 60 chemical manufacturers and related industry stakeholders, the program has raised more than $17 million to support access to education. This national industry-wide program seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the STEM workforce, particularly in the fields of chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health, and sustainability. Our scholarship recipients represent 30 states, with students attending 39 HBCUs.

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

https://tvathletics.org/

2022-2023 TVHS ACTIVITIES and ATHLETICS

Click on the link to order your Eagle Spirit wear!

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

Chromebook Responsibilities

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

Feb. 20 ~ NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)

Feb. 21 ~ NO SCHOOL STUDENTS (Staff PD Day)

March 1 ~ P/T Conferences 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

March 2 ~ NO SCHOOL STUDENTS (P/T Conferences) 8 - 10 am AND 4 - 7:30 pm

March 2-3 ~ Footloose- The Musical @ 7:00 pm

March 3 ~ NO SCHOOL

March 4 ~ Footloose- The Musical @ 2:00 pm AND 7:00 pm

March 10 ~ Quarter 3 ENDS

March 13-17 ~ NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

April 14 ~ NO SCHOOL

April 29 ~ Prom 7 - 11pm @ The Ranch Event Complex

May 12 ~ NO SCHOOL STUDENTS

May 17 ~ LAST day for graduating SENIORS

May 26 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1/2 day)

May 27 ~ Graduation @12:00 pm (The Ranch)

This annual event encourages teens in grades 9-12 to write about their experience with cancer for the opportunity to win one of several $1,000 prizes. The deadline for entries is March 3, 2023.

"Art Supplies the Imagination"

February 11 - April 16, 2023

Loveland Museum (503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland

Opening Reception: February 10th 4 -7 PM at Loveland Museum

1. ADL's student essay contest A Tribute to Moral Courage: Standing Up Against Injustice is back! The deadline to submit essays is March 6, 2023.

2. This contest uses the Holocaust as a backdrop. Middle and high school students are encouraged to research individuals throughout history who took a strong stand on a specific issue based on their personal beliefs or convictions, regardless of the danger or threat to their personal safety. Students should write about how that person’s moral courage has had an impact on the world, but most importantly, how those actions have influenced their own lives today.

3. Monetary awards will be granted to the top three winners in two divisions: Division 1 - grades 7-9; and Division 2 - grades 10-12. Be sure to check the following link for 2023 full essay contest details, rules & guidelines.

The Student Athlete Fund removes barriers for Thompson School District student athletes to access opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible because of financial need. The Student Athlete Fund is intended as a last resort to fill gaps or shortfalls when other funding sources can’t meet the full need of the opportunity and are intended to level the playing field for our student athletes.

Examples of opportunities include:
-Registration fees for activities and sports
-Letter Jackets
-Personal athletic gear (e.g., track shoes, soccer cleats, mouth guards, etc.)
-Practice items (e.g., practice suits, gloves, etc.)

Learn more and donate: https://bit.ly/3A5pcx7

Purchases anytime of the year help our school, BUT STARTING FRIDAY, purchases during AFW’s 10 -Day Store Rally will help maximize and finalize our annual donation!

**PLUS, you might win a $500 gift card.

Thank you for your support!

High School Students and Families are invited to the TSD Work-Based Learning Information Night! Please join us on February 16, 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Thompson Career Campus.

For more information, please visit: www.tsd.org/Page/24182

VISIT WITH THE BOARD UPDATED SCHEDULE

The Thompson School District Board of Education is continuing its series of public engagement sessions, which will allow the community to meet the board members, learn more about district initiatives, ask questions and provide feedback.

Please note the upcoming engagement session date has changed from February 9th to February 24th.

For more information on the schedule, please see below:

Friday, February 24 7:30 - 9:00 AM (DATE CHANGE)

TSD Administration Building - 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland

Wednesday, April 26 6 - 7:30 PM

Turner Middle School - 950 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud

The district's Board of Education consists of seven elected individuals, each representing a Director District within the community. Board members serve in the roles as volunteers, dedicating many hours each week to their duties. To learn more about the members of the Board, please click here: https://bit.ly/3r1C5mW

Spanish language interpretation will be available at each forum

Meeting info:

Tuesday, February 21

5:30 - 7:30 PM

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

Google Meet joining info:

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

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 570-818-2150‬ PIN: ‪774 030 151‬#

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

The League of Women Voters of Larimer County is excited about a new project - a sticker design contest to promote youth voting. We are sending info to all the Larimer county high schools asking for entries for original artwork along with a voting slogan. First and 2nd place prizes will be rewarded.

Deadline: April 14, 2023

Thompson School District's Night with the Colorado Avalanche is Thursday, April 13, 2023, and $5 of each ticket sold benefits Thompson Education Foundation. Click here to purchase tickets.

TSD Students ages 10+ and their families are invited to discover exciting high-tech careers at the Manufacturing, Design, and Engineering Family Night event, presented by the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership.

February 21st, 5pm to 7pm, at the Warehouse Business Accelerator on the Forge Campus in Loveland.

Tours of Lightning eMotors are available. Meed with local manufacturers who will be demonstrating technology and offering internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for high school students and graduating seniors.

Register for this free event at: https://bit.ly/3jvkweQ

Offered by: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)

It is a NIST-wide summer intern program for students who will have finished their junior or senior year of high school by the start of the program and are interested in scientific research. It is an incredible program and a fantastic opportunity for STEM students to really see what careers in the field of scientific and technological research is like. Students selected for this competitive volunteer program will participate in cutting-edge research at NIST, and will work closely with NIST staff scientists and engineers on a specific research problem. It’s a fantastic program!

To learn more: https://bit.ly/3VYLYij

Closes: February 13, 2023

The KidsPak Annual Food Drive is BACK! After a 2 year break due to Covid-19, we are ready to do our 6th annual food drive. With rising food and housing costs, more TSD students are in need of our weekend food bags. Those rising food costs are also affecting the cost of each bag KidsPak sends out weekly to food-insecure students. Getting food through the food drive will help us keep those food bag costs down so we can serve every student in need.

To be successful, we need your help. Please consider volunteering for a shift or two (or 3) as a Store Greeter, a driver doing food pick up (heavy lifting) or a warehouse worker (sort, pack, lift).

Below are the links to these 3 areas in need of volunteers. You can find more information about each volunteer area when you click on the links.

Thank you so much for your consideration and your support. We could not feed these hungry students without your help!

KidsPak Food Drive Committee

Greeters: Food Drive Volunteers: KidsPak 6th Annual City-Wide Food Drive - Grocery Store Greeters (signupgenius.com)

Drivers: Food Drive Volunteers: KidsPak 6th Annual City-Wide Food Drive - Vehicles (Trucks, SUVs & Vans) - Drivers and Assistants (signupgenius.com)

Warehouse: Food Drive Volunteers: KidsPak 6th Annual City-Wide Food Drive - Warehouse Volunteers (signupgenius.com)

Thursday, March 2nd

1 - 3 PM

Chilson Recreation Center

FREE for all ages!

If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2023 and you are interested in sending your child to Thompson Early Childhood, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ITwfOs

Thompson School District has created a new "Communication Advisory Committee" that will assist the district in evaluating current communication and marketing practices and in improving its systems to better support our entire Thompson community.

For more information, please see the image below. An interest form to join the committee is available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3dfyCxB

Allconnect is the “one-stop-shop” for families of students to compare the different internet service providers available in the area. We believe it provides tremendous value to the families of your current and future students looking for service. You can check it out below:

Internet Providers in Loveland, CO
https://www.allconnect.com/local/co/loveland

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)

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

Drop off your gently used CLEAN formal dress, shoes, suits, jewelry, and purses.

Route 4 stops at CARLISLE DR. & TYLER AVE. (Thompson Valley High School)

Follow the Live Tracking Website.

The mission of the Family Center is to provide a safe, inclusive space for our TSD families to:

• learn about what the district and the community have to offer.
• connect, network and learn from one another.
• access resources to meet needs.

Find out about upcoming events, activities and resources here, or visit tsd.org/familycenter

Multilingual staff and translation available

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Make a Report. Make a Difference.

1-877-542-7233

http://safe2tell.org/

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

DECLARACION DE NO DISCRIMINACION

In accordance with Board Policy AC, Thompson School District does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived characteristics such as, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, immigration/citizenship status, age, marital status, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, mental or physical disability, need for special education services, or any other protected class in conformance with federal, state, and local law in admission or access to, or treatment and employment in, its programs and activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.

The following person/people has/have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX/Employee ADA/Section 504/EEO Compliance Officer

Director of Human Resources

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, Colorado 80537

(970) 613-5009

nondiscrimination@tsd.org

Student ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer

Executive Director of Student Support Services

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, Colorado 80537

(970) 613-5092

nondiscrimination@tsd.org

De acuerdo con la política AC del consejo educativo, el Distrito Escolar de Thompson no discrimina sobre la base de características verdaderas o percibidas de una persona, tal como, pero sin limitación a, la raza, el color de piel, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, la expresión de género, la religión, el credo, el país de origen, la ascendencia, el estado de inmigración/ciudadanía, la edad, el estado civil, condiciones relacionadas con el embarazo o el parto, la información genética, una discapacidad mental o física, la necesidad para servicios de educación especial o cualquier otra clase protegida bajo ley federal, estatal y local al brindar admisión o acceso a, o trato o empleo en los programas y actividades del distrito escolar. La falta de competencia en inglés no será una barrera a la admisión o la participación.

Las siguientes personas han sido encargadas de recibir cualquier pregunta relacionada con las políticas de no discriminación:

El/la responsable del cumplimiento de Título IX/ADA para empleados/Sección 504/EEO

Director de Recursos Humanos

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, CO 80537

(970)613-5009

nondiscrimination@tsd.org

El/la responsable del cumplimiento de ADA/Sección 504 para estudiantes

Director ejecutivo de Servicios de Apoyo al Estudiante

800 South Taft Avenue

Loveland, CO 80537

(970)613-5092

nondiscrimination@tsd.org