Peakview Academy
at Conrad Ball - 2025-2026
February 2026 NEWSLETTER
Happy February, Peakview Academy Families!
This month we are excited to focus on health, wellness, and community. Our learners will be participating in the Healthy Kids 5210+ Challenge throughout the month, building healthy habits around nutrition, physical activity, screen time, and sleep. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to participate and keep track of their progress at home and school.
We also hope you will join us for our Heart to Heart Bingo & Wellness Night on Tuesday, February 24 from 5:30–7:00 pm. This family-friendly evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy bingo, and learn more about wellness. Be sure to check the details below, along with other important dates and events happening throughout February. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Vivian Pankow
Interim Principal
Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball
February Calendar:
02/02 - 02/06: WIDA Testing
02/02: Girls Basketball Game @ WCMS 04:30 pm 6, 7, 8
02/03: 100th Day of School Celebration - Dress like you are 100
02/04: 101st Day of School - Dress like a dalmatian
02/04: Girls Basketball Game vs BRMS 04:30 pm 6, 7, 8
02/04: Wrestling Match @ BRMS 04:30 pm
02/09: Girls Basketball Game vs LEMS 04:30 pm 8, 6, 7
02/10: PVA PCT Mtg & SAC @ PVA Collaboratory 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
02/11: Girls Basketball Game vs TMS 04:30 pm 8, 6, 7
02/11: Wrestling Match @ TMS 04:30 pm
02/11: ML ELD Field Trip to Amazon Fulfillment Center
02/13: Green Glow Dance Parties
02/13: Loveland Opera Theater Performances
02/16: NO SCHOOL - President's Day
02/17: NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Work Day
02/18: No Full Day Preschool
02/18: Girls Basketball Game @ WMS 04:30 pm 7, 8, 6
02/18: Wrestling Match vs WMS 04:30 pm
02/19: Peakview Battle of the Books Competition 03:45 pm - 05:30 pm
02/23: Girls Basketball Game vs RCS 04:30 pm 8, 6, 7
02/24: Heart to Heart Bingo & Wellness Night 05:30 pm - 07:00 pm
02/25: Girls Basketball Game @ SMS 04:30 pm 6, 7, 8
02/25: Wrestling Match vs SMS 04:30 pm
💜 Purple Out for PVA Wrestling! 💜
Our wrestling coaches invite all students, staff, families, and fans to wear purple and pack the stands in support of the PVA Wrestling Team as they compete at PVA against Bill Reed Middle School on Wednesday, February 4th. Let’s show our pride, energy, and school spirit for a great home match.
Wear purple, bring the hype, and come support PVA Wrestling! 💪🤼♂️💜
The Healthy Kids 5210+ Challenge is a FREE month-long program, held in February, where students, school staff and families learn and practice the 5210+ healthy habits.
The goal is to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 2 hours or less of recreational screen time,1 hour or more of physical activity, 0 sugary drinks and 9 or more hours of sleep EVERY DAY!
Your student(s) will be bringing home a tracking log to keep track of their healthy habits throughout the month of February. Students that complete 80 checkmarks on their log will earn a FREE t-shirt. This log can be kept and filled out either at school or at home. Please remind your student/s to keep their log in a safe place as they will have to turn it in at the end of February to receive the free t-shirt.
All students and staff that participate can help our school earn money for PE equipment and school wellness initiatives.
5210+ HEALTHY KIDS LEARN BETTER!
Check with the PE or classroom teacher for more information http://uchealth.org/5210challenge
If you have any questions please email rich.jasch@tsd.org
Heart-to-Heart Bingo and Wellness Night
Join us for a fun PVA Bingo Community Night in the cafeteria on Tuesday, February 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. The evening will start with a quick presentation about PVA's Unified Improvement Plan.
Music Concert
PVA Spring Conferences
Scholastic Book Fair
Save the Date for our next Scholastic Bookfair
March 4th 3:45 pm - 7:45 pm
March 5th 7:45 am - 7:45 pm
News From the Library
We have begun a new email reminder for families to let them know when a student's book is overdue. Ms. Plagman is happy to answer any questions if you respond to the email. Please note that as a Title 1 school we do not charge fines for lost or damaged books but will accept donations at the office toward replacing a book. Students who have previously attended another Thompson school may still have a fine showing on their account and this can be addressed a couple of ways:
1. Contact that school and pay the fine. If it is a financial difficulty to do so please email Ms. Plagman (lorelei.plagman@tsd.org) and she will have it removed. Fines do stay on student's accounts until they graduate and need to be reconciled to receive their diploma.
2. Our 3rd through 5th graders can "work" off their fine by helping clean and straighten books in the library. Once Ms. Plagman hears from an adult in the household that a book has been searched for and is lost or is irreparably damaged she marks it lost in the catalog and the student in most cases is allowed to check out a book again. It is important for an adult to notify by email or a written note rather than just the student reporting it themselves.
Thank you for helping teach responsibility and accountability to our students at Peakview!
Ms. Plagman
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Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Elementary Battle of the Books practice continues with the following practices:
Normal practice at Peakview for 3rd and 5th grade on Feb. 3rd and 4th grade on Feb. 5th.
Practice Battle Feb. 10th hosted at Peakview with the following times :
- 3rd grade - 4:30-5 pm
- 4th grade 5-5:30 pm
- 5th grade 5:30-6 pm.
Remember to arrive at least a few minutes early to get settled in. Anyone is welcome to watch; we will be in the auditorium.
PVA Only School Battle (grade teams vs. advisors!) details below:
Peakview only in school battle (including middle level) on Thursday, Feb 19th from 3:45-5:45 pm. We will be acknowledging each participant as well so make sure you attend! More info will be sent to the participating families and again spectators are welcome.
Practice Battle on Feb. 24th at New Vision with the same start times for 3rd/4th/5th graders as the 10th listed above.
As always, questions and concerns can be sent to lorelei.plagman@tsd.org.
Middle level students will continue to meet every Monday after school, and every Thursday at lunch for time to read / talk about the books / practice trivia.
Practice Competitions for Middle Level in 2 locations.
For all 2 practice battles, 6th grade begins at 4:30p, and 7th/ 8th grade begin at 5:00p
- February 12th -- New Vision Charter School
- February 26th -- Loveland Classical
Practice Battles are optional, and it is understandable that you may not be able to accommodate a new day and time. Mrs. Alexander will be at all of them, and will be able to share with the team what the competitions look like, so they are ready. However, please let her know ahead of time if your child will be attending a practice competition. tracy.alexander@tsd.org
The District Battle will be on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.
Elementary Chess Tournament
Registration is Open!
February 21, 2026 from 9 - noon at Lucile Erwin MS
Grades K - 5th
Registration link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGgaOfgaLV85GZOEa8TA5mMBHFQi0AW1k8gp8eYwZFMs_tHw/viewform
Interested in Middle School Golf?
Interested in Middle School Golf? Season: March–May 2026 Thompson School District is excited to announce its Pilot Middle School Coed Golf Program for Spring 2026!
All practices and home competitions will take place at Cattail Creek. Away competitions will be held in Greeley or Windsor. District transportation will not be available for practices. Teams are limited to 16 players; all participants must attend tryouts and bring their own golf equipment. If equipment is needed, please reach out to your school AD. There is a $75 refundable registration fee for the tryout process and the season.
Contact your School AD or click on the link for more information:
Registration deadline: February 13, 2026
Colorado Tree Coalition
2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest
The Colorado Tree Coalition (CTC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest for 5th grade students across Colorado. This contest celebrates creativity while building awareness of the important role trees play in keeping communities healthy.
2026 Theme: Healthy Trees, Healthy Communities
Complete rules are included below. Entries that do not follow the rules may be disqualified.
Awards
• 1st Place: $500 + professional framing +recognition ceremony at Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG)
• 2nd Place: $250
• 3rd Place: $125
• All school-level winning posters will be displayed at DBG in the Helen Fowler Library, dates to be
determined
• If the statewide winner travels a significant distance hotel accommodation will be provided
• The winning student’s teacher receives recognition at DBG, a Project Learning Tree online training
access code, and a $250 art supply gift card
Winners will be notified directly and invited (along with families and school representatives)
Entries may be submitted in person or mailed to:
Colorado Tree Coalition
4777 National Western Dr.
CSU Spur Hydro Building, #H-A416
Denver, CO 80216
Deadline: March 21, 2026 (must be received by this date)
For questions, please contact:
Amanda Westendorf
CTC Poster Contest Coordinator
amanda@theparkpeople.org
Please see the attachments for complete rules.
Boys Middle School Volleyball
The City of Loveland Parks & Recreation is excited to announce a brand new program for middle school boys volleyball. Practice will be held at local middle school gyms starting March 23rd or 24th. Please register using the information in the flier below.
Preschool for the 2026-2027 School Year
Discover the Thompson School District Preschool Program!
In the Thompson School District, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education led by dedicated and highly skilled teachers and paraprofessionals. To further support our students, Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists visit weekly, and our Early Childhood Coordinator staff provide continuous classroom support, feedback, and coaching.
We use research-based curricula to foster growth in literacy, math, language, motor skills, and social-emotional learning. Our curriculum aligns with Preschool through Grade 12 State Academic Standards and meets federal Head Start Child Outcomes, ensuring our students develop the foundational skills needed for future success.
We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of learning. Our classrooms are designed to foster meaningful connections between students, teachers, and families, creating a supportive and inclusive community where every child feels valued and inspired to grow. By building these relationships, we nurture a love for learning, social-emotional development, and a strong foundation for future success.
We invite you to explore this opportunity and join our vibrant and caring learning community!
If you are interested in being a part of our preschool community, please complete this interest form: Preschool Interest Form
Dual Language Immersion Program for Preschool
"Giving your child the gift of a second language"
Are you interested in Dual Language Immersion for your preschooler? For the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to offer a Dual Language Immersion preschool program to enhance early learning experiences.
The Dual Language Immersion Program is an academic program that enhances the development of content in two languages-English and Spanish, as well as literacy in both languages, so that students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy and a collaborative global community. This unique program builds student linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in both English and Spanish. Students learn standards-based content as they become linguistically and academically proficient in two languages.
After preschool, students can continue the Dual Language program at Cottonwood Plains Elementary or Truscott Elementary. If you are interested in this preschool learning opportunity, please indicate your interest in the Preschool Interest Form.
Innovative Technology Services
Chromebook Insurance Options for Families
There’s still time to insure your student’s Chromebook! Learn more about insurance options and pricing on our website at tsd.org/its > Tech 4 All > Chromebook Insurance. One break is typically more expensive than the cost of insurance.
Lost or broken Charging cord?
Visit the Tech4All section of our website to purchase a new, approved Chromebook charger. Purchasing from our website is often $10-$15 less than the $25 fine for a missing charger.
Monitoring Student's Online Activity at Home
Securly Home gives families a view of their child’s online activity on district devices. The app sends real time alerts for flagged activity, provides weekly activity summaries, and allows parents and guardians to see which sites their child is visiting. It also offers simple tools for setting filtering preferences when the Chromebook is off campus, helping families support safe and healthy device use at home.
Gun Violence Prevention for Parents & Guardians of K-12 Students
6th - 8th Grade Athletics
REQUIRED:
Athlete must have and updated Sports Physical & completed Big Teams Registration to be able to practice.
Playing Sports? Need a physical?
Call or Walk in:
Loveland Community Health Center
302 3rd Street SE, Loveland
970.669.4855
Sunrise Thompson Health Clinic (Located next to PVA)
2880 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland
970.613.6800
Peakview Community Team - PCT (formerly PTO)
JOIN THE TEAM!
Are you interested in becoming more involved in our school community?
We would love to have you - parents, grandparents, guardians, family members, community members - as a part of our Peakview Community Team (PCT)!
Traditionally known as a PTO or PTA, this group will support the school-wide community through children's activities, family events, and fundraisers, while also advising PVA's school leadership, organizing volunteer opportunities, supporting teachers, arranging teacher meals for conferences, and more!
Join us for our next meeting:
Tuesday, February 10 - 5:30-7:00pm in the PVA Collaboratory
Attendance Matters Every Day!
Strong attendance builds strong learners. Please remember to call our attendance line at (970) 613-7390 to report any absence. Attendance robo-calls go out daily, and unexcused absences for elementary students will prompt a phone call from our office staff. When a student reaches 7 absences, teachers or another staff member will connect with you to see how we can support your family in getting your child to school on time every day. Working together, we can help every learner succeed!
PVA Attendance Line - (970) 613-7390
Building Entry Procedure at PVA
Student Check-In/Check-Out
1. Press buzzer on external intercom and hold up ID.
2. State your purpose for visit.
3. Enter building and give Welcome Center your ID, notify Clerk who you are picking up.
4. Sign your student in/out using QR code or computer in vestibule.
For the safety of our students, staff and building we appreciate your compliance with this process. With this process we are unable to accommodate call-ahead requests for students to be ready in the office. Thank you.
Away for the Day at PVA
Help us in supporting your child's learning by following these "Away for the Day" guidelines.
- Device-free throughout the school day
- Minimize distractions and improve mental and social-emotional health
- Call the PVA office for important messages or to speak to your child: 970-613-7300
- In an Emergency situation all staff have access to phones
Student Fees
Student Fees
Do you qualify for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits?
ALL families are still asked to fill out an application. Why? 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. 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.
Instructional Fees
The instructional materials fee is charged to each student annually. This money is utilized for buying textbooks and extracurricular materials for our school, replacing old materials, or replenishing items students use.
Middle Level Exploration Class Fees
These fees are charged to students participating in specific classes and activities. This fee is based on the cost of materials and supplies that have been depleted and need to be replenished.
Middle Level Athletic Fees
The Athletic fee helps to support referees, transportation, equipment and uniforms.
Tech4All Damage/Loss Fine
If a student's device gets lost or damaged and turned in for repair, any costs incurred will be charged to the student’s account.
Log into your Parent Portal to Access your Student’s Account
Box Tops for Education
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Shopping at AFW? They have a Give-Back Program! Mention PVA!
Peakview Academy Student & Family Handbook 2025-2026
Keeping Our Hands and Bodies to Ourselves
At Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students. To help everyone feel comfortable and secure, we want to remind families of our physical interaction expectations, which align with the district’s Code of Conduct.
Students are expected to keep their hands and bodies to themselves at all times—this includes classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, buses, and all school-related activities. Appropriate physical interactions include handshakes, high-fives, and participation in supervised activities like PE, sports, and recess games, always with mutual consent.
Inappropriate interactions, such as roughhousing, hugging, kissing, hand-holding, or touching another person’s belongings or body, will result in reminders and redirection. Repeated or serious violations may lead to additional consequences.
These expectations are highlighted in our PVA Learner & Family Handbook.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that Peakview Academy remains a safe and welcoming space for all learners!