ThunderRidge Weekly Update
Wow! It is a happy Friday here at ThunderRidge, and we have so much to celebrate!
We had a great turnout for our Freshman/New to TR Parent Night on Tuesday. If you missed it, here is the info! Even if you went to Freshman Night, we’d love to have you join us for Back to School Night and our Clubs/Activities Fair next week Wednesday from 5:30-7:30PM. Come meet staff, walk your students’ schedules, and see how they can get involved in clubs and/or activities.
Today was Popsicle Friday at TRHS (as you can see from the photo). Not only because it was the Friday of our first full week back, but also because ThunderRidge was just ranked #10 in the top high schools in Colorado - the only high school in DCSD to make the list! I’m so proud of all the staff, students, and community members who worked hard to make this happen.
Another celebration? We also think we have gotten the lunch lines corrected and the delivery delays that made us short of food for B lunch resolved. We hope lunchtime will be much smoother now. Speaking of food, we serve breakfast from 7:15AM-8:10AM in the mornings M-Th (later on Fridays of course) and open up again for those who want to grab a quick bite during the passing period between first and second blocks. Come early, leave full!
Your students may have been worried (or curious) about the transition for our Grizzly Hour class structure on Tuesday and Thursdays. Here is the upcoming schedule of what classes will be Responsive (where students/staff can request to go see others for help) and what classes are booked for other purposes. Note that we’ll train students on how to request teachers and on how to manage getting work from multiple teachers starting next Thursday.
Remember, if your student still requires a laptop from us, please fill out this request form to check one out.
But wait, there’s more! We learned that if you wait until about 2:50 to arrive at TRHS to pick up your students, almost all the RVMS traffic is gone and you can drive right in! If you need to come early to pick up a RVMS student too, we ask that you park in a designated parking space rather than in the line for those who are only waiting for RV students.
We also…
Got new signage inside the building as a part of our 30th anniversary. Enjoy the facelift!
Anticipate getting all new theater seats (as a part of our last bond) this Winter Break!
Will start on a shared wrestling/Poms space in the spring for completion this summer (in collaboration between the district and TR)..
Are just waiting on an exchange line fix and then our new track will be done. This is a bond/insurance combo - since the wind destroyed part of our track last year.
Lastly, DCSD is considering putting an MLO on the ballot for November. I encourage you to tune in to the Board meeting this coming Tuesday for details or to share your comments. Should the MLO pass, the funds would help DCSD provide a 4% pay raise for teachers and other staff, continued funding of elementary SROs, a reduction in waitlists for CTE pathways, and the reintroduction of elementary instrumental music.
Thanks again for all you do as a TRHS family. It is beyond exciting to get to be a part of this amazing community!
:) Liz
On Friday, August 21, our ThunderRidge High School IB Diploma Programme candidates kicked off the academic year in high gear with our annual IB Bootcamp! Designed to equip students with the practical tools, academic strategies, and peer support required for the DP journey, the event was a resounding success.
Throughout the day, students stepped out of the traditional classroom setting to immerse themselves in the key skills of a successful IB student, including: Responsible AI use, Organization, Resilience, Time Management, Data Analysis, and more.
The energy, focus, and leadership our IB students displayed set a fantastic tone for the upcoming school year. They left with organized planning tools, clear expectations, and a stronger sense of shared purpose.
Support ProStart!
Our students learn by doing...catering events, exploring the hospitality industry, and working with guest chefs and mentors. Your donation helps us give students more hands-on opportunities to learn, create, and grow.
Scan the QR code to support our ProStart students!
AFW's Back to School Rally
The AFW rewards program is coming to a close. Let's rally to help maximize our final reward!
Purchase online at AFW.com, at any store, or by phone at 800-992-7997.
Invite others to participate. Friends and family can help too!
Mention ThunderRidge when you shop at American Furniture Warehouse, and a 2% donation on any purchase or 4% on Beautyrest or Serta mattresses will come back to the school.
Calling all aspiring actors, singers, dancers, techies, and artists!!
Are you interested in being a part of the fun and collaborative ThunderRidge Theatre community this school year? Please join us on Tuesday, September 1st, at 6pm in the TRHS Auditorium for an important information session!
Both parents and students alike, as well as new and returning TRHS Theatre participants, are encouraged to attend! This meeting will be brief but packed with important "must-knows" for how to make the most of your experience with this creative and dynamic organization. We hope to see you there!
While in person attendance is highly recommended, if you are unable to attend, please reach out to Elizabeth Johnson at TRHSDramaMP@gmail.com to be added to our email list for important future updates.
For more student info, follow @thunderridgetheatre and @thunderridgetech on instagram.
Support DECA
Don't cook; head to Freddie's to support DECA!
Freddy's is proud to contribute 20% of event sales
Show the flyer or say, "I'm here for the fundraiser!" at checkout.
Participate online or mobile and use promo code: GIVEBACK
August 25, from 4-8pm
900 Sgt. Jon Stiles Dr.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Support Girls Volleyball
Join us at Cranellis on Tuesday, August 25th from 4-9pm.
Mention ThunderRidge Girls Volleyball when ordering and support our program!