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Friday October 23, 2026

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OCTOBER 29 - PICTURE RETAKE DAY


NOVEMBER 2 - NO SCHOOL


NOVEMBER 3 - NO SCHOOL K-5 STUDENTS ONLY


NOVEMBER 4 - BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESENTATION


NOVEMBER 11 - PTA MEETING


NOVEMBER 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK


DECEMBER 9 - PTA MEETING


DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 5 - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

๐Ÿ‘‡ Link to District 2026-2027 School Year Calendar ๐Ÿ‘‡

Please note - this calendar has not received final approval

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Book Fair Online
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PES Global Learning Family Survey PES Global Learning Family Survey

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Hi Ponderosa Families,


Please take 2-3 minutes to share your thoughts with the Ponderosa Elementary School (PES) Global Committee. Your input helps us plan meaningful learning experiences, school assemblies, and family events for our students. Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/KgzHppF1jXRWgTs67.


Thank you all for your support!


Ms. Dvorak

Costume Parade and Fall Party Costume Parade and Fall Party

Costume Parade
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Our annual costume parade and fall party will be Friday October 30th. Please see the information below for costume guidelines and parade information.


โ— Costume Guidelines for students:

โ—‹ Costumes are to be worn for the parade and party ONLY (do not wear them to school)
โ—‹ No scary, gory, bloody or revealing costumes
โ—‹ No weapons or toys that resemble weapons
โ—‹ No masks
โ—‹ No face paint or make-up

โ—‹ No inflatables
โ—‹ Hair must be done prior to school, no hair color can be applied at school

โ— 2:15-2:30 Halloween Parade
โ—‹ Students will change into costumes at 2:00
โ—‹ Costumes should fit over regular clothing.
โ—‹ Students should be able to put on their costume without assistance from an adult

โ— Family members wanting to watch the parade should arrive at 2:00 and go to the back
playground to watch all grade levels as they participate in the parade.
โ—‹ Please allow the students to be the stars of the parade by watching and not
joining in the parade.
โ—‹ Once the parade is over, adults that have checked in can go to the classrooms, if that is when your students' classroom party is scheduled.


โ— Parties will be scheduled by each grade level. See the information from your child's teacher.

Picture Ordering and Re-Take Info Picture Ordering and Re-Take Info

Re-Order Pictures
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If you are wanting to to order your students school pictures, it's not too late, see the above flyer.


If you are unhappy with their original photos can return the package you purchased on Retake Day (October 29th). Your student will have their picture retaken and the package will be reprinted with the new image.

Climate and Culture Survey
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We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district.

Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback!


Learn more or complete the survey: https://www.tsd.org/climate-and-culture


๐Ÿ“Œ The survey closes on November 13th

Science Fair Science Fair

Science Fair Flyer
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Student Fees Student Fees

School Fees
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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.

Weekly Breakfast and Lunch Menu Weekly Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Lunch Menu
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Week of October 12th

Breakfast:

Cold options: Chocolate Banana or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Benefit Bar

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

Monday: Breakfast Sausage Biscuit

Tuesday: Blueberry Bread

Wednesday: Breakfast Wrap - sausage, egg and cheese

Thursday: French Toast Sticks

Friday: Mini Cinnis


Lunch:

Cold Sandwich: Cold Cut Combo

Salad: Taco Salad

Monday: Pizza

Tuesday: Mac and Cheese

Wednesday: Beef Soft Taco

Thursday: Orange Chicken Lo Mein

Friday: Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Ponderosa PTA Ponderosa PTA

PTA Rocks
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Next PTA meeting:

Wednesday - November 11th @ 6:00 PM RSVP HERE

Join by Google Meet:

Join HERE

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

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Ponderosa Elementary

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

๐Ÿ”ป Student Handbook ๐Ÿ”ป ๐Ÿ”ป Student Handbook ๐Ÿ”ป

Family and Student Handbook - Ponderosa Elementary School

Family and Student Handbook - Ponderosa Elementary School

Family and Student Handbook - Experience Ponderosa Elementary: Positive, inclusive culture. Experienced staff, high expectations, global focus on academics & 21st-century skills.

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๐Ÿ”ปTSD Code of Conduct๐Ÿ”ป ๐Ÿ”ปTSD Code of Conduct๐Ÿ”ป

Discipline Code - Thompson School District

Discipline Code - Thompson School District

Discipline Code - Thompson School District: Serving 15,000 students in CO. Pre-K to grade 12 education, with collaborative partnerships for college & career readiness.

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