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Dear B.F. Kitchen Families,

Welcome to a new school year! We are so excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and connection with our students and families. It is an honor to be part of the B.F. Kitchen community, and we look forward to partnering with you to support each and every student.

At BFK, we believe that strong partnerships between families and our school are essential to student success. Open communication, collaboration, and working together allow us to better understand and support your child's unique needs. We value your voice and look forward to building relationships that help every student feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn.

Our commitment is to provide a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We will continue to focus on high-quality learning experiences while ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging and knows they are an important part of our Tiger community.

Thank you for trusting us with your students and for being such an important part of our school community. We are excited for the year ahead and all the opportunities it will bring!

Here’s to a wonderful school year!

With gratitude,

Jamie Zupparo
Principal, B.F. Kitchen Elementary
Jamie.Zupparo@tsd.org
970-613-5500

We're back! Mrs. Kimble-Jennings and Mrs. Zupparo are back at B.F. Kitchen from 7:30-3:30 Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions, are looking for some information, need to drop off any paperwork, have a student to register or just want to say "Hi," please do not hesitate to give us a call at 970.613.5500 or stop by the school.

We will be in and out for meetings, so feel free to leave us a message if we are not here and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We're super excited to see our BFK families again!

BFK Back to School Open House

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Come see your child's classroom, meet the teacher, drop off school supplies and enjoy a sweet treat!

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:00am-3:10pm

Kindergarten Families,
We would like to invite you to join us for breakfast at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 18th in the BFK Cafeteria.

More information will be sent out soon — we hope to see you there!

Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:00am-3:10pm

We're so excited to be reunited with our students again! Our universal breakfast program is available this year. We encourage all students to enjoy a delicious, free breakfast in our cafeteria every morning. They will enter the building through the main entrance and head to their classrooms immediately after.

Our students' safety is our highest priority. Arrival and dismissal are busy times, and we appreciate your partnership in helping keep everyone safe. To ensure the safety of all students, families, and staff, please adhere to the following safety expectations:

• Help keep arrival and dismissal running smoothly by using the curbside areas around the school for drop-off and pick-up. Please leave the bus lane open for district buses, use the staff parking lot only for families needing designated accessible parking spaces, and help us be good neighbors by keeping our neighbors’ driveways clear and accessible.

• Kindergarten and first grade students must be picked up by a parent/guardian at their classroom doors. For your child’s safety, any alternate pickup designees must be listed in Infinite Campus. Please contact the front office if you need assistance updating this information.

• Drive the posted school zone speed limit of 20 mph when traveling around the building.

• Follow the designated traffic pattern and avoid making U-turns on or near the crosswalk to help protect individuals using the crosswalk and those exiting their vehicles.

We also ask everyone to practice kindness and patience during arrival and dismissal. These are busy times, and a little courtesy goes a long way in helping traffic flow safely and efficiently. Please be respectful of other drivers, staff members, and families as we all work together to ensure the safety of our students.

Thank you for helping keep our school community safe!

All visitors must present a photo ID before entering the school building. Please have your ID ready to show the camera at the front door. All visitors must sign in and out at the main office when entering and leaving the building.

For your child’s safety, a photo ID will be required anytime a student is signed out early. This applies to parents, guardians, and any other designated individuals. Please make sure anyone picking up your child is listed as an approved contact in the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus. If your child returns to school after an appointment, a parent or guardian must accompany them to the office to sign them back in.

• Arrival begins at 7:30am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 8:30am on Wednesday.
  
  

• Breakfast is available in the cafeteria until 8:00am (M, T, R, F) and 9:00am (Wed).
  
  

• Please ensure your child arrives on time, no later than 8:00am (M, T, R, F) and 9:00am (Wed). On-time arrival ensures students have time to eat breakfast (if needed), organize materials, connect with peers, and be ready for learning at the start of the school day.

• Students who arrive late to school must be signed in by a parent or guardian before going to class. This process helps us ensure student safety and lets staff know that your child is here at school.

• Families may walk their students to the front entrance, but students are expected to go to the cafeteria or classrooms independently. Parent/guardian access is limited to the office or health office.

Please see below for the information that was sent to all Thompson School District families.

Good Morning, Families:

We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

As we continue to prepare for the arrival of students later this month, we wanted to share some important information with you regarding Thompson School District's new cell phone and personal technology device policy, which will be in effect starting immediately this school year.

Thank you.

Focused on Learning. Connected When It Matters.

Thompson School District’s cell phone and personal technology device policy is designed to foster a supportive educational environment with fewer distractions for students. In general, once students enter a school building, their personal technology devices—including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, cameras, and similar devices—must be put away and inaccessible unless a specific exception applies. Students at every grade level may only use personal devices when a teacher specifically authorizes them for instructional purposes or when required by an IEP, Section 504 Plan, medical need or emergency.

Elementary and Middle Schools

Students are generally not allowed to use personal devices at any point during the school day while on campus, including before school, passing periods, lunch, and after school.

High Schools

Students may use their devices before and after school and during lunch, subject to school-specific rules. However, they may not use them in hallways during passing periods.

More Engagement. Fewer Distractions.

Through this policy, district students will engage in an environment that is best suited to maximize learning and support. Benefits include:

• Improved student learning and academic performance
• A safer, more focused learning environment
• Improved student well-being and social interaction
  
  

More information is located on the district’s Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy webpage. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s front desk.

Thank you for your support and partnership.

Website: https://bfk.tsd.org/
Location: 915 Deborah Drive, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BFKitchenElementary/