Ponderosa Weekly
Friday July 31, 2026
From the Desk of Jamie Lockwood
Hello Families!
I hope you are all having a fantastic, relaxing summer! While the hallways are still quiet, our team is hard at work behind the scenes getting our classrooms cleaned, schedules finalized, and everything ready for an incredible school year ahead.
As we count down the final weeks of summer break, here are a few gentle reminders to help your family start easing into back-to-school mode:
Adjusting Routines: Now is a great time to slowly start shifting back toward school-night bedtimes and morning routines
Forms & Registration: Please complete your Annual Family Registration online asap if you haven't already. If you need assistance with this call the office.
We are so excited to see all of our returning students and welcome our new faces soon! Keep enjoying these summer days, and look out for more details. See below for our Kinder Orientation date, Pop in for Popsicles date, and Back to School Night date. See you soon!
Warmly,
Mrs. Lockwood
AUGUST 13 - KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 18 - POP IN FOR POPSICLES
AUGUST 19 - 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL - ❗KINDERGARTEN ONLY❗
AUGUST 19 - BOO-HOO/WAHOO BREAKFAST
AUGUST 20 - 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL - 1ST - 5TH GRADE
AUGUST 27 - BACK 2 SCHOOL NIGHT
👇 Link to District 2026-2027 School Year Calendar 👇
Please note - this calendar has not received final approval
School Supply Lists
Upcoming Events
Kindergarten Open House:
Thursday August 13th 4:30 - 5:30
This is for incoming kindergarteners and their families only. You will receive a letter from your child's teacher soon! Please come in and get to meet them and let your kindergartener get comfortable in their new classroom.
Pop In for Popsicles:
Tuesday August 18th 4:00-5:00
We will post class lists in the windows on the back playground. PTA will provide popsicle for students to enjoy outside. Once they are done, you can come in, go see their new classroom and meet their teacher. This is a great time to drop off supplies so students are carrying all of their belongings on the first day. Please note, this is a time just to say hi and introduce yourself. If you need to have a deeper conversation, set up a time for a more personal meeting.
Boo-Hoo/Wa-Hoo Breakfast:
Wednesday August 19th 9:15 - 10:15
Kindergarten parents, please join us to celebrate this big milestone! Once you student is dropped off in their kindergarten classroom we will have drinks and pastries in the cafe.
Back 2 School Night:
Thursday August 27th 5:00 - 6:00
This evening will be ran in 2 identical sessions. This is a time when teachers really get to introduce themselves and give you an idea what the school year ahead looks like. More detailed information will come home soon.
Ponderosa PTA
Next PTA meeting:
Wednesday - TBD
Join Virtually:
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
Ponderosa Elementary
Attendance Line: (970) 679-9590
Additional information can be found at the Thompson Schools
Email: nicole.jackson@tsd.org
Website: https://pes.tsd.org/
Location: 4550 Florence Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 679-9500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ponderosapandas
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