Ponderosa Weekly
Friday September 11, 2026
From the Desk of Jamie Lockwood
Good evening families,
Each year I review school goals, progress and various initiatives with our School Accountability Committee (SAC). This is a requirement of the state, you can view more information about this committee here. If you are interested in joining SAC at Ponderosa please email me at jamie.lockwood@tsd.org (A virtual option is possible). We will meet on the following days from 3:30 - 4:30.
- September 23rd
- December 2nd
- February 24th
- May 26th
Thanks for considering supporting Ponderosa.
Mrs. Lockwood
SEPTEMBER 14 - PICTURE DAY
SEPTEMBER 28-30 - 5TH GRADE ECO-WEEK
OCTOBER 7 - PTA MEETING
OCTOBER 7 - PANDA PROWL
π Link to District 2026-2027 School Year Calendar π
Please note - this calendar has not received final approval
Picture Day is Coming!
Calling all Available Helping Hands!
Our PTA is having more breeze delivered. If you are available tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 1:00pm, your help spreading it our on our track would be greatly appreciated! Please bring a shovel or a rake and a strong back! THANK YOU!!
Prize Patrol Needs Your Help!
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The kids work so hard for our Panda Prowl! Our wonderful PTA needs your help distributing the prizes that they have earned. If you are available, please sign up HERE to help.
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Student Fees
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
Week of September 14th
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: Turkey and Cheddar
Salad: Chicken Caesar
Monday: Chicken Strips
Tuesday: French Break Boat
Wednesday: Crispitos
Thursday: Hamburger
Friday: Teriyaki Beef LoMein
**Free and reduced lunch applications are now open for the 2026/2027 school year. Although breakfast and lunch are free for all students. We highly encourage all qualifying families to still fill out an application.**
Ponderosa PTA
Next PTA meeting:
Wednesday - October 7th @ 6:00 PM RSVP HERE
Join by Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/fpp-vkfj-pnw?authuser=0&hs=122
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
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