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Big Thompson Elementary School

7702 US-34, Loveland, CO 80537, United States
Loveland, CO 80537
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Elementary (K-5)

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Big Thompson Elementary School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment for students, particularly those with diverse needs, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's mission revolves around integrating S.T.E.M. education with nature and wellness, ensuring that students engage in inquiry-based, hands-on learning that equips them with essential 21st-century skills. A hallmark of the school is its daily crew circle, which promotes community building and inclusivity among all students, setting a positive tone for each day. The school's outdoor education center spans three acres and serves as a dynamic space for exploration and special classes, further enhancing the educational experience through partnerships with local organizations like Colorado State University. Unique to Big Thompson Elementary is its commitment to strong family partnerships, exemplified by an active PTA that organizes engaging community events such as chili suppers, movie nights, and school dances. This holistic approach not only enriches the academic journey but also fosters a sense of belonging and connection among students, families, and staff alike.

Big T is a great school with a strong sense of community. We are a small mountain school with a unique campus, in a beautiful setting, with a focus on nature and S.T.E.M.; we have elk in our backyard, original paintings of nature and surroundings, and posters of advice from the mountains, rivers and a moose. We have a beautiful 7 acre Outdoor Education Center and are very environmentally focused. We average about 2,800 pounds of waste kept out of landfills each school year through composting. We have experiential learning with the composting, a sensory garden and outdoor classroom spaces. We also have many strong community-school partnerships, including our local dairy farmers, the 100 mile club, Sylvandale Guest Ranch, GOCO and CSU

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language-based learning disabilitiestwice-exceptionalPublicS.T.E.M. educationnature and wellnessinquiry-based learninghands-on learningdaily crew circleoutdoor education centerfamily partnershipscommunity events

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  • language-based learning disabilities
  • twice-exceptional
  • Elementary (K-5)

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  • hands-on learning

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  • community events

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  • family partnerships

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