Big Thompson Elementary School of Nature & Science, Loveland, Colorado

Upcoming Events Include:

Fun Club
Fun club is an ongoing after-school program that lets kids pursue a variety of interests and experiences. A sampling of what’s offered includes pottery, bird watching, rock collecting, kickball, chess, jewelry making, Lego Robotics, Speed Stacking, jump rope, dance, and more.

Study Buddies
The Study Buddies program, first piloted at Big T, is one of many ways our dedicated teachers provide academic support for students. A certified teacher and volunteers assist students as needed on a rotating basis twice per week. The program has been immensely successful in improving student achievement.

Green Week
In April, Big Thompson students participate in Earth Day activities as part of a week of Living Green. For Green Week, kids get educational announcements each morning concerning ways they can make a difference in taking care of our earth.

On Earth Day all students take part in day-long educational stations where they learn how to recycle, reuse, and reduce. The main idea is that kids can make a difference!

Every day is really Earth Day at Big T. Everyday, students actively reduce lunchroom waste by recycling plastic and feeding lunch scraps of fruit and vegetables to the composting worms in our garden. All students learn about reducing lunchroom waste, and 5th grade students help others sort scraps and recyclables. We use metal silverware it to reduce waste of plastic sporks. Students also sort paper in their classrooms each day. Paper that’s been used on only one side is saved to use again in the copier. Papers that have already been used on both sides are thrown into the classroom recycling bin, and students help to take that bin to the school dumpster. We also recycle food containers and cardboard in the classroom recycling bins.

Special Assemblies
Kids at Big T experience a rich variety of educational opportunities, including the expertise of guest educators and speakers. Recent guests have included Perry Conway (Conservation Educator with a Camera), Search and Rescue, Division of Wildlife, Rocky Mountain National Park, and David Neils (Motion-Detector Triggered Wildlife Photographer).


	Come Explore With Us! Big Thompson Elementary provides many extra programs and opportunities for Big T students, families, and the community. There’s so much happening at Big T all year round--check our website often so you don't miss out! Annual Big T Chili Supper and Auction This family and community favorite has been going strong for over 50 years! The Chili Supper is an annual fixture that not only brings Big T families together, it gives our kids a chance to help raise funds and practice serving others. Community Science Nights These fun, educational, free events are open to the public and offer a wonderful way for adults and kids of all ages to connect with nature and science in a hands-on way.
Upcoming Events Include: Fun Club Fun club is an ongoing after-school program that lets kids pursue a variety of interests and experiences. A sampling of what’s offered includes pottery, bird watching, rock collecting, kickball, chess, jewelry making, Lego Robotics, Speed Stacking, jump rope, dance, and more. Study Buddies The Study Buddies program, first piloted at Big T, is one of many ways our dedicated teachers provide academic support for students. A certified teacher and volunteers assist students as needed on a rotating basis twice per week. The program has been immensely successful in improving student achievement. Green Week In April, Big Thompson students participate in Earth Day activities as part of a week of Living Green. For Green Week, kids get educational announcements each morning concerning ways they can make a difference in taking care of our earth. On Earth Day all students take part in day-long educational stations where they learn how to recycle, reuse, and reduce. The main idea is that kids can make a difference! Every day is really Earth Day at Big T. Everyday, students actively reduce lunchroom waste by recycling plastic and feeding lunch scraps of fruit and vegetables to the composting worms in our garden. All students learn about reducing lunchroom waste, and 5th grade students help others sort scraps and recyclables. We use metal silverware it to reduce waste of plastic sporks. Students also sort paper in their classrooms each day. Paper that’s been used on only one side is saved to use again in the copier. Papers that have already been used on both sides are thrown into the classroom recycling bin, and students help to take that bin to the school dumpster. We also recycle food containers and cardboard in the classroom recycling bins. Special Assemblies Kids at Big T experience a rich variety of educational opportunities, including the expertise of guest educators and speakers. Recent guests have included Perry Conway (Conservation Educator with a Camera), Search and Rescue, Division of Wildlife, Rocky Mountain National Park, and David Neils (Motion-Detector Triggered Wildlife Photographer).
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