BES News

Tuesday, October 27th

Dinosaur Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Fun With Crafts Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Wednesday, October 28th

Late Start - School Starts At 9:00am

PTA Meeting - 3:30-4:30pm

Thursday, October 29th

Amazing Shake Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Fall Holiday Draw With Me Club - 3:15-4:15pm

Friday, October 30th

Costume Parade - 8:15am

One more big "thank you" to our amazing BES families for making a very busy conference week wonderful! Throughout a crazy week of late nights and early mornings, you nourished our bodies and brains with delicious snacks, a hearty soup and salad dinner, a delectable breakfast from Rise, and extra special treats. We are so grateful for your dedication and support of the students and staff at Berthoud Elementary! You are truly the best community in the land! And thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing it all!

Spread a little Halloween fun with BooGrams! For just $1.00, students get 2 BooGrams with candy attached to give to their friends or siblings!

BooGrams will be for sale for one more day - Wednesday October 28th before school at the front entrance and at the back of the school.

How to send a BooGram:

1. Decorate your BooGrams and write the recipient’s name on the front (and who the BooGram is from if you want).

2. On the back, write the recipient’s teacher’s name.

3. Place each completed BooGram in the bag for the recipient’s teacher no later than Thursday October 29th!.Teacher bags will be on a table outside the office.

BooGrams will be delivered before Halloween, spreading smiles and a little spooky sweetness throughout our school!

All proceeds support fun school activities and events hosted by Student Council.

Please join us for an evening of Halloween bingo for the whole family! Feel free to come in costume!

Friday, October 23rd

5:00pm-6:00pm

Questions? berthoudelementarypta@gmail.com

On Friday, October 30th we will continue our annual tradition of a fall costume parade! Students should come to school in costume. The parade will be on the outdoor walking path on the west side of the building at 8:15am. Families are invited to come watch. There is no need to check in at the office, just head to the walking path. Please stand to the side of the path, as students will be walking on the path. Please see this linked document about costume guidelines.

Are you interested in having your student attend a Thompson School District school outside of your assigned neighborhood boundary? The School of Choice application window for the 2027–2028 school year opens soon!

• Application Window: November 3, 2026 – January 29, 2027
  

• Who Should Apply: Current TSD students wishing to transfer, as well as out-of-district families currently attending TSD (out-of-district families must reapply each year).
  
  

For more details or to submit an application, visit tsd.org/choice.

If you have questions, please contact Central Registration at centralregistration@tsd.org or 970-613-6877.

The Thompson School District wants 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.

Important: If you have a child enrolled in a TSD charter school, you will participate in a separate climate and culture survey process in the future. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school.

Prepare for an exciting experience filled with meaningful moments, great energy, and unforgettable highlights.

This drop-in event brings together local organizations, service providers, higher education programs, and advocacy groups dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs. Attendees may include parents/guardians/family members of students receiving special education or 504 services, high school students/young adults preparing for life after graduation, and educators/specialists/community advocates.

When: November 17, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Mary Blair Building, 860 East 29th Street, Loveland

Visit with community agencies to learn more about what is available. Stay tuned for more details as we count down to the big day!

The Thompson Leadership Academy is a unique seven-month program designed to connect community members with the important work and service of the district. Through monthly sessions, participants will gain an inside look at the district's educational programs, daily operations, funding models, and more. Individuals will leave the program better equipped to serve as informed ambassadors, advocates, and leaders within our district.

Space is limited! Participants are asked to commit fully by attending each monthly session. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.tsd.org/TLA

Deadline to apply is October 30, 2026.

Picture retake day is Friday, November 6th. If you ordered a photo package and would like retakes, please send the previous photos to school with your student on re-take day.

Didn't order pictures? It's not too late! Visit Lifetouch and use event code EVTPVQSFR to purchase pictures any time throughout the rest of the school year.

Need customer support when ordering? You can reach Lifetouch at:

Phone: 1-800-736-4753

Chat: lifetouch.com/support-us

Photo ID Required for Entry - NEW PROCEDURES THIS YEAR!

This school year we will be strictly enforcing the district policy of requiring photo ID for entry into the building during school hours. In the past we have buzzed in familiar faces, but we will no longer be able to do that. If you do not have a photo ID with you, you will not be able to enter the school building, no exceptions. We will have a sign outside the door directing you where to show your ID. We appreciate your understanding of this policy, and its purpose of providing consistency and a safe environment for our students and staff.

Please remember that you must present photo ID to sign out your student. When you arrive, please ring the bell by the front entrance, show your ID to the camera, and our office staff will assist you!

970-613-7500

If your student will be absent or late, please use the parent portal to submit their absence, or call the attendance line at 970-613-7590. This is an automated line that can be used 24 hours a day.

School Times

The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is served beginning at 7:40 a.m. and is free and optional for all students. School dismisses at 3:07 p.m. for kindergarten, and 3:10 p.m. for grades 1-5. Students will be dismissed from their classroom’s outside door. Wednesdays are late start days - school begins at 9:00 a.m.

Soft Start Info - At the 7:50 bell, students not participating in breakfast can enter the building through the front or back doors and go to their classrooms. After the 8:00 bell, all students must enter through the front door and stop in the office for a tardy pass.

Parent Portal

For help accessing the Parent Portal, see https://www.tsd.org/family/infinite-campus/help .

Transportation

Families wanting to register their students for bus transportation can do so through the School Store thru Campus Parent Portal. (There is no fee.)

1. Sign into Campus Parent Portal
2. Select School Store
3. Choose ‘Transportation’
4. Pick your student
5. Checkout

For questions, contact Transportation at transportationrouting@tsd.org or 970-613-5185.

After School Care

The YMCA offers child care after school. Their contact info is 720-951-7522 or berthoud@ymcanoco.org. Spots do fill up, so if you are in need of this service, please apply early.

Nutritional Services

Breakfast and lunch are free to all students through the Healthy School Meals for All program. Because the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program is funded in partnership with federal nutrition programs that rely on income information to support meals for all students, all families are still highly encouraged to fill out a Meal Benefit application. Other state and federal grants are awarded based on free and reduced meal eligibility rates.

Additionally, families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households at school sites and online at linqconnect.com. Applications need to be completed annually (after mid-July) for the new school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and is not shared without your consent. Paper forms are available in the school office.

Student Handbook

The 2026-2027 Student Handbook is available here. If you would like a paper copy of the handbook, you may request one by calling the front office at 970-613-7500.

Monday, October 26th - Pizza

Tuesday, October 27th - Mac & cheese

Wednesday, October 28th - Beef soft taco

Thursday, October 29th - Orange chicken with lo mein

Friday, October 30th - Chicken sandwich

The Eagle Pride spirit wear shop is open! Click here to shop and to place an order!

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Berthoud Elementary School

Email: angie.adair@tsd.org

Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudes

Location: 560 Bunyan Avenue, Berthoud, CO 80513

Phone: (970) 613-7500

Facebook: facebook.com/berthoudelementary/