Get Involved
Thank you for investing in your child's education by supporting the school through volunteering!
New parent volunteers should register online and submit to a background check before volunteering.
What is VITAL Online?
VITAL Online is TSD's volunteer registration and management program.
- It provides the means to conduct background checks.
- It helps us track numbers of volunteers and volunteer hours in order to apply for grants and to assimilate district accountability reports.
- It allows us to communicate with volunteers about opportunities to help teachers and help ensure the best education for TSD students.
How to Register Online
1. Go to TSD Volunteer Homepage
2. Click on the blue button that says “New Volunteers”.
3. Volunteers will be instructed to create a Username (we suggest using your e-mail address) and Password. Make sure to write them down because you will need this in the future.
4. Make sure to completely fill out all information and correctly spell your LEGAL name.
5. In the area that asks what school you will volunteer with, select the school in which you plan on volunteering.
6. Once registered, volunteers do not need to re-register each year. It is good for life.
7. Once you submit your registration, we will run the background check and mail a name badge to the school. You will receive an email about the results of the background check.
How to Update Information
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Click on the green button “Returning Volunteers Login” on the VITAL page.
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Log in using the Username and Password originally created.
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Select “Volunteer” on the left side, then “Preferences” from the drop-down menu. You can then add and remove schools and opportunities.
- Make sure to click “save” at the bottom of the page.
- Call 970-613-5072 to ask for a name badge if you added any new school.
Groups & Activities to Get Involved In
Café con Leche (PTO)
Café con Leche, our Parent-Teacher Organization, works together to enhance the well-being of our students and families. We plan fun activities, share ideas, and support our school community. Attend our meetings throughout the year – dates are on our website. We hope to see you there!
Click the link above for more information about Café con Leche.
Read Aloud Day
Read Aloud Day is an annual event held in November.
Community volunteers are invited to join us in our English and Spanish classrooms to share a favorite story with students.
If you're interested in participating, please register through the Vital system (directions above).
Stay tuned for further information from TSD or through our Facebook & Instagram accounts.
Hug N' Go Lanes
Our Hug N' Go Lanes operate starting at 7:45 AM to ensure a smooth and efficient drop-off and pick-up process.
- Keep traffic flowing: Please pull forward when it is safe to do so.
- Passenger-side drop-off/pick-up: Kindly drop off and pick up your students from the passenger side of your vehicle.
- Lane capacity: If a lane is full, please go around the block and try again.
- No U-turns: U-turns are prohibited in school zones.
- Pedestrian safety: Always be mindful of pedestrians.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers to assist with the smooth operation of our Hug N' Go Lanes. If interested, please visit the front office staff for more information.
By following these guidelines, we can ensure the safety and efficiency of our Hug N' Go Lanes for all students and families.
Click here for an informational video about our Hug N' Go Lanes.
SAC - School Accountability Committee
At Truscott Elementary, we have a special group called the School Accountability Committee (SAC).
What is the SAC?
- It's a team of amazing people! This includes parents like you, teachers, school staff, and even members of our community.
- We all work together to make sure Truscott is the very best school it can be.
- We talk about what's working well and where we can improve.
- We share ideas and work together to make learning fun and successful for every single student at Truscott.
Interested in joining? Watch the school Weekly Update for information, or speak with our school principal.
Community Partnerships
HABIC
HABIC (Human-Animal Bond in Colorado) at Colorado State University is a program that uses therapy dogs to improve people's lives.
How it helps elementary students:
- Reduces Anxiety and Stress: Therapy dogs can provide comfort and reduce anxiety in children, especially during stressful situations like tests or presentations.
- Improves Social Skills: Interacting with therapy dogs can help children develop empathy, responsibility, and social skills like communication and cooperation.
- Emotional Support: Therapy dogs can provide emotional support to children who are experiencing grief, trauma, or social isolation. This can be particularly helpful for children who have experienced bullying, abuse, or other difficult life events.
- Increases Motivation and Engagement: The presence of therapy dogs can create a more positive and engaging learning environment, which can increase student motivation and participation in class activities.
In Summary: HABIC dog therapy offers valuable benefits to elementary students by providing emotional support, reducing stress, and fostering social and emotional development.
KidsPak
KidsPak is a 100% volunteer-run organization dedicated to ensuring that children in the Loveland and Berthoud communities have access to nutritious food over the weekends. In 2024 alone, we provided 27,508 weekend food bags, totaling an impressive 164,226 meals, to students in need within the Thompson School District.
Our dedicated team of volunteers generously contributed 24,595 hours of their time to deliver these vital food bags directly to students.
Join the KidsPak Mission
Want to make a difference? Volunteer your time or make a donation today to help us continue providing essential food support to children in our community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact.
Let's work together to ensure that no child goes hungry.
Needing to receive a KidsPack? Please sign up here or see our School Health Office Aide for more information.
Kids Hope
Kids Hope connects caring adults from our community with children at our school who could benefit from extra support and friendship.
- One Child: Each mentor focuses on building a strong relationship with one child.
- One Hour: Mentors spend about an hour each week with their mentee.
- One Church: Grace Community Church partners with our school to provide mentors.
- One School: Kids Hope works to make a positive impact on children within our school community.
Social Media
Click the link to follow us on Facebook. Information about school events throughout the year will be posted here with details.
Click the link to follow us on Instagram. Information about school events throughout the year will be posted here with details.