April's Community Newsletter

Apr 14 2025

Dear Thornton Elementary Community,

Spring is here and we have a handful of wonderful school community events over the next 6 weeks. Thank you to all the families who attend our One Book One School celebration last week. It was a fun evening and students enjoyed participating in the many activities. We look forward to seeing you all at our various upcoming events. Please see the dates and times below.

Please take a moment to read a letter from our principal regarding the school budget and changes for next year.

Community Letter Regarding Budget - English

Carta comunitaria sobre el presupuesto - Español

Important Upcoming Dates	Thurs, April 17- 5th grade parent Healthy Choices, Healthy Body meeting, 4:30-5:30 Thurs, April 24 - PTLT meeting, 4:30-6:30 pm Monday, April 28 - 1st and 2nd grade Makerspace Field Tip to Arvada Center Friday, May 2 - Movie Night, 4:00-6:00 pm Monday, May 5 - NO school, teacher work day Monday, May 5 - 5th grade Honor Choir rehearsal (7:30am-2:30pm @ Eagleview Elementary) Monday, May 5 - 5th Grade Honor Choir performance (6pm at Horizon High School) Wed., May 7 - Coffee and Conversations, 8:00-9:00 am Thurs., May 8 - Choir Concert, 6:30-7:30 pm Thurs., May 15 - Multicultural Festival 4:30 - 6:00 pm - details below Thursday, May 22 - Colorado Children’s Chorale auditions at THE 3:05pm - details below Wednesday, May 28- 5th grade Continuation 9:45 Thurs., May 29 - Kindergarten Continuation, 9:00-10:00 Thurs., May 29 - Students’ last day of school Sunday, June 1 - Choir Field Trip to perform with Ars Nova Singers in Boulder
UPDATES	Sign up here to bring food for the Multicultural Festival! ¡Apúntate aquí para traer un platillo para el Festival Multicultural!
Community Liaison	Hi Bobcat Families! We have a 5K event coming up that will take place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. We would love to see some of our students participate with their family and enjoy some family activities. The 2025 Five Star 5K, Mile of Smiles, and Wellness Festival will take place at 8 a.m. at Riverdale Regional Park. Registration is free for Thornton Elementary students. Other registration fees range from $10 to $30. https://www.adams12.org/our-district/fivestar5k
Staff Messages	Music/Choir- Does your kid love to sing? All students in grades 1-4 are welcome to audition for the Colorado Children’s Chorale right here at our school on Thursday, May 22nd. This is a fantastic opportunity for student musicians and there is generous tuition assistance available to any student who is offered membership in the chorale group. Please reach out to Mx. Kai for more details. Flyers/permission slips to audition will be sent home in Monday folders!
Attendance Matters	Set a goal with your child(ren) for 100% attendance to finish the school year. Reminder: If your child will be absent from school call the attendance line: 720-972-5678 🏫 Why Attendance Matters: Frequent absences disrupt learning and social development. Students who attend regularly tend to achieve higher grades and are better prepared for the future. #EveryDayCounts
Pre School	**Preschool is Enrolling for the 25/26 school year! If your child will be 4 years old before October 1st 2025 you are eligible for FREE preschool! We are a 3 hour a day Tuesday - Friday Program. We provide an inclusive and interactive curriculum that aligns with K-5 for an easy transition to Kindergarten! Start your enrollment here: UPK
Misc	Community Flyers for Services, Activities and Resources View this month’s flyers from community organizations offering various services, activities and resources for families. Community Flyers