Ponderosa Weekly

Teacher assignments and class lists will begin to be available by the end of the day on Wednesday, August 12th.

You can check your student’s placement in two easy ways:

• Parent Portal: Log in on August 12th after 4:00 PM to see your child's assignment.
  
• Windows at Pop in for Popsicles: We’ll also have the physical lists printed and posted on the school’s back windows for Our "Pop in for Popsicles" on August 18th.
  

AUGUST 13 - KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE

AUGUST 18 - POP IN FOR POPSICLES

AUGUST 19 - 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL - ❗KINDERGARTEN ONLY❗

AUGUST 19 - BOO-HOO/WA-HOO 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

*If you need assistance with purchasing school supplies, please reach out to Nicole in the front office (970)679-9500.

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 meet the team 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.

The document below is full of information on what you have access to in your "Parent Portal". If you don't already regularly utilize this, you may want to start. This tool becomes even more important in your partnership with schools as your student move into secondary schools.

Cold options: Chocolate Banana or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Benefit Bar

Cereal Options: Blueberry Chex, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday: Ham and Swiss Breakfast Croissant

Thursday: Mini Waffles

Friday: Sunrise Stick

Lunch:

Cold Sandwich: Cold Cut Combo

Salad: Taco Salad

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday: Pizza

Thursday: Orange Chicken Lo Mein

Friday: Grilled Cheese

**Free and reduced lunch applications are now open for the 2026/2027 school year. Although breakfast and lunch are free for all students. We highly encourage all qualifying families to still fill out an application.**

Next PTA meeting:

Wednesday - August 26th @ 6:00 PM

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

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

July 31, 2026