Newsletter: September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
You may have seen that the Dublin City Schools Board of Education voted to place a bond and levy issue on the November ballot. If you’d like to learn more about the bond and operating levy, and specifically how the issue will affect Thomas Elementary, please join us at a Community Conversation on Tuesday evening.
District representatives will come to speak about the financial side of the levy, and I’ll be there to talk about the lived experience for Thomas students and families if the levy does or does not pass. Our goal is to provide information so that families can make the decision that is right for them when voting.
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
SUPERGAMES
The whole school had a blast at SuperGames today! It takes many people to organize this awesome event:
Thanks to the PTO for paying for the use of SuperGames!
Thanks to Mrs. Burton, our PE teacher, for organizing and coordinating all the details.
Thanks to the staff at Thomas Elementary for pitching in and joining the fun!
And a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped keep students safe and having fun!
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
For Retakes: If students would like a retake, they can bring back the original photo package and the same package with the new image will be ordered. If you do not have a physical package to return or if you purchased a digital download, photographs will still be taken.
THOMAS ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
The Book fair is an opportunity for students to purchase books during school hours. The Book Fair will be open October 16 - 27 in the library during school hours, and also for family shopping on the evenings of parent-teacher conferences.
Click on this link to visit our book fair home page and create an e-wallet: Book Fair Homepage. Want to volunteer? Sign up here: Volunteer Sign Up
YEARBOOK ART CONTEST
School Information
SIGNING OUT STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL
If you are signing out your student from school before the school day is over, please bring your ID when coming to pick up your child.
INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT
Getting to know our new Parent Portal, Infinite Campus? There are resources available for parents in the Infinite Campus section of the district website.
For example, the image below shows how to make sure your parent account is set up to receive messages from the teacher in Infinite Campus!
Upcoming Dates
October 3: Community Conversation (Levy-focused) 6:00
October 11: Picture Retake Day
October 16 - 27: Book Fair
October 17 and 19: Third Grade ELA Ohio State Test
October 18: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 20: No School
October 23: No School
October 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences
PTO News
TRUNK OR TREAT
Mark your calendars for The Third Annual Thomas Elementary Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 27 from 6 - 8 pm. Food trucks, DJ, raffle, contests, and lots of Halloween fun! This is a free family event. We hope to see you there!
Sign up today to decorate a trunk. PTO can help provide goodies for you to pass out!: https://bit.ly/TrunkSignUp2023
Help us “Feed the Monster” and donate goodies that can be used to pass out at the event. See the PTO website for more details: Feed the Monster
Raffle presale starts today! Save time and enter today! https://bit.ly/5050RafflePresale
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PLANTING DAY
Please join us on Sunday, October 1 as we work to plant our boxwood bushes, and create our 2 mulched paths to complete our "phase 2" of the Outdoor Classroom!
Should we need additional time for landscaping, a 2nd landscaping day will be scheduled on SUNDAY, 10/8.
Link to sign-up:
COAT DRIVE KICKS OFF OCTOBER 1
During the month of October, the Thomas Girl Scouts are collecting new OR freshly laundered coats to benefit the Capital Kids - an after school program provided by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. ALL sizes welcome! Drop boxes will be located in the Commons and the front vestibule. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
GIRL SCOUTS
Thank you to those that attended the Kindergarten Information Night. A Kindergarten Daisy troop has been formed! For more information on how to register your kindergartener, click here.
CUB SCOUTS
Interested in Cub Scouts? Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students and their families are invited to join Pack 679.
The Scouts meet every Wednesday from 7 to 8 in the cafeteria at Thomas. We are a few weeks into the school year, but there is still time to get involved! Contact pack679dublinoh@gmail.com with any questions; otherwise, we look forward to seeing you!
PTO WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE
Get involved & stay connected! Please join our PTO Facebook page, and check the PTO website for all event details, volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to our amazing school.
Report an Absence (email)
District News
Drive a Bus, Drive Your Career Hiring Event
DCS is hosting our first ever Bus Driver Hiring Event this Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the transportation department, 6371 Shier Rings Road. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat, talk to current bus drivers, learn what a typical day is like and even apply and interview if interested.
College Planning Page
High School students and their families are encouraged to check out our new College Planning page on the website. This is where we will include information about upcoming events geared toward those students looking to further their education upon graduation. The page will be updated regularly so bookmark it and check back frequently for new information.
Improv Camp
Does your student love to be on stage? The Coffman Drama Club is holding a new type of camp called "The Improv Experience." This one-day workshop will include a series of classes to teach kids in grades 4-8 the basics of improvisation, what it’s like to be a stagehand, plus learn to sing a musical theater song. Students will perform skits and sing together in a final showcase for family and friends in Coffman’s Performing Arts Center. Learn more about this fun workshop and other unique opportunities by visiting our Info Hub Page.
From the City of Dublin
Calling All ‘K.I.D.S.’ for a Service Project
Kindergartners through 5th graders are welcome at the next "Kids In Dublin Service" day on Saturday, Sept. 30. Take a hike with local seniors to Trabue Park, keep the park clean with litter collection, and use found nature items for an art project with seniors. Learn more.
Have You Bought Your Pumpkins Yet?
When they get yucky, don't forget to visit the City Service Center! Help us divert waste from landfills and toss your decaying or broken gourds in the large compost bin Oct. 16. through Dec. 8. Let's SMASH last year's total.