Ponderosa Weekly
Friday October 9, 2026
All second graders in TSD will be given the CogAT during the month of October. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) measures both general and specific cognitive abilities: the ability to reason with words, mathematical concepts, and spatial/figural drawings. The test will be given in at least four sessions and makeups will be given for absent students. Any questions about the CogAT can be sent to Christine Davies, our Gifted teacher, at christine.davies@tsd.org.
Here's the testing schedule:
Session 1
Pett - Monday 10/5 from 8:15-9
Hindman - Monday 10/5 from 1:20-2:00
Session 2
Pett on Wednesday 10/7, from 12:20-1:00
Hindman on Wednesday 10/7 from 1:20-2:00
Session 3
Pett - Monday 10/12 from 8:15-9
Hindman - Monday 10/12 from 1:20- 2:00
Session 4
Pett - Wednesday 10/14 from 12:20-1:00
Hindman - Wednesday 10/14 from 1:20-2:00
Our annual costume parade and fall party will be Friday October 30th. Please see the information below for costume guidelines and parade information.
● Costume Guidelines for students:
○ Costumes are to be worn for the parade and party ONLY (do not wear them to school)
○ No scary, gory, bloody or revealing costumes
○ No weapons or toys that resemble weapons
○ No masks
○ No face paint or make-up
○ No inflatables
○ Hair must be done prior to school, no hair color can be applied at school
● 2:15-2:30 Halloween Parade
○ Students will change into costumes at 2:00
○ Costumes should fit over regular clothing.
○ Students should be able to put on their costume without assistance from an adult
● Family members wanting to watch the parade should arrive at 2:00 and go to the back
playground to watch all grade levels as they participate in the parade.
○ Please allow the students to be the stars of the parade by watching and not
joining in the parade.
○ Once the parade is over, adults that have checked in can go to the classrooms, if that is when your students' classroom party is scheduled.
● Parties will be scheduled by each grade level. See the information from your child's teacher.
We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district.
Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback!
Learn more or complete the survey: https://www.tsd.org/climate-and-culture
📌 The survey closes on November 13th
2026/2027 School year fees are now posted in infinite campus. They can be paid by card in your parent portal account or by check to the front office.
Week of October 12th
Cold options: Chocolate Banana or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Benefit Bar
Cereal Options: Blueberry Chex, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monday: Breakfast Chicken Biscuit
Tuesday: Cinnamon Bread
Wednesday: Pancake and Sausage on a stick
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Lunch:
Cold Sandwich: Chicken Bacon Wrap Wrap
Salad: Bistro Box
Monday: Chicken and Waffles
Tuesday: Asian Potstickers and an Egg Roll
Wednesday: Pepperoni Croissant
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Next PTA meeting:
Wednesday - November 11th @ 6:00 PM RSVP HERE
Join by Google Meet:
COMMING SOON
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
