Big T Weekly
Principal's Message 10/16/2026
Dear Big T Families,
It was a pleasure connecting with so many of you during parent-teacher conferences this week. We deeply value our partnership with you, and we are so grateful for your continued dedication and support in your child's education. As the saying goes, "Together, may we give children the roots to grow and the wings to fly."
Your insights and feedback are essential in helping us continuously grow and serve our school community. Please take a few moments to complete the Big T Climate and Culture survey—we would love to hear your thoughts!
We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing long weekend and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday!
With gratitude,
Sarah Walgast
Principal
Upcoming Dates
October 20th - PTA Meeting @ 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Sunshine & on zoom
October 23rd - 1st Grade field trip to Miller Farms
October 23rd - Picture retakes
November 2nd - 3rd - No School
November 14th - 75th Annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction
November 23rd - 27th Thanksgiving Break - No School
Ongoing: October 1st - November 14th - Chili Supper Tickets on sale
Email: info.bigt@thompsonschools.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/BigThompson
Location: 7702 W Hwy 34, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-5600
Facebook: facebook.com/BigThompsonElementarySchoolofNatureandStem
Messages From The Office
* When your student is absent it is a good idea to reach out to their teacher to get work to do at home. However, still call the attendance line or email the office to excuse the absence. Teachers are busy and may not have time to let the office know that the absence was excused through them.
You can now excuse the absence through the parent portal if that is more convenient for you.
* If your student is absent due to an appointment, please get a medical note from the clinic and send it to the front office.
* Remember, if you need to change how your student normally goes home please call or email the office before 2:30 PM. bobbie.pastecki@tsd.org or 970-613-5600
* Please remember that toys are to remain at home. They can be a distraction in the classroom and there are tears if the toy disappears.
**Small lost and found items are usually kept at the office.
Stay Connected With Big T
Big T Spirit Week!!
Big T Climate and Culture Survey
Morning Fresh Milk Caps
Save your Morning Fresh milk caps and send them to the school. The PTA turns them in for money.
For every person that signs up for home delivery service and refers Big Thompson Elementary, Morning Fresh will give Big T $25 per signup.
Chili Supper and Silent Auction
Big T Spiritwear!!!
100 Mile Club
Club Invention
Club invention is an after school STEM club focused on students hands-on learning of science concepts!
No need to get your student after school, they will sit on the blacktop with their homeroom teacher until club teachers have dismissed all students then they will take your students to the club.
You will pick up in the front of the building at 4:30 on club dates. Sign your student up today by emailing mandy.farrar@tsd.org
There are only 6 spots remaining for K - 2 and 9 spots for 3 - 5
Winter Music Program
After School Care - YMCA
KidsPak
Safe To Tell
You are able to make an anonymous report for anything that concerns or threatens you, your family, your friends, or your community. For more information go to: