Ponderosa Weekly

Mark your calendars! Wednesday, October 1st is October Count Day across Colorado—and it is one of the most important days of the school year for our community!

What is October Count Day?
October Count is an annual statewide event led by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Every single student who is enrolled and present in class on this day directly helps secure vital funding for our school. State per-pupil revenue—which pays for essential classroom materials, special programs, teachers, and school resources—is calculated based on the students in their desks on October 1st.

How can you help?
The best way to support our school is simply by ensuring your child arrives on time and stays for the full day on October 1st.

We love seeing your children every day, and having every student counted on October 1st ensures we receive the full funding needed to give them the best learning experience possible all year long.

Thank you so much for your partnership, support, and help in making October Count Day a success!

SEPTEMBER 28-30 - 5TH GRADE ECO-WEEK

OCTOBER 7 - PTA MEETING

OCTOBER 8 - PANDA PROWL (this is the correct date)

👇 Link to District 2026-2027 School Year Calendar 👇

Please note - this calendar has not received final approval

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The kids work so hard for our Panda Prowl! Our wonderful PTA needs your help distributing the prizes that they have earned. If you are available, please sign up HERE to help.

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*Please remind students to wear comfortable running/walking shoes, dress for the weather, and to bring their water bottle.

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.

Cold options: Chocolate Banana or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Benefit Bar

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

Monday: Breakfast Pizza

Tuesday: Blueberry Muffin

Wednesday: Ham and Swiss Croissant

Thursday: Mini Waffles

Friday: Sunrise Stick

Lunch:

Cold Sandwich: Club Wrap

Salad: Chef Salad

Monday: Boneless Wings

Tuesday: Pancakes and Sausage

Wednesday: Grilled Cheese

Thursday: Chicken Alfredo

Friday: Hamburger

Next PTA meeting:

Wednesday - October 7th @ 6:00 PM RSVP HERE

Join by Google Meet:

https://meet.google.com/khe-cgbe-frt?hs=224

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

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