Newsletter: October 27, 2023
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October 27, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
We have entered what I affectionately call “Lost and Found” season, which comes during chilly fall and spring mornings. Students come to school in long sleeves, but by the time recess rolls around, the sun is out and they are working up a sweat. Please label your child’s sweatshirts, jackets, and zip-up hoodies with your last name so we can reconnect items with their owners. Also, remind your child of the importance of taking care of their items and being responsible!
I’ve told a few parents this–but I like to imagine that every time a child is reunited with an item from the Lost and Found, a flower blooms in a magical elementary school garden!
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
VETERANS DAY RSVP
Don't forget to RSVP for our Veterans Day Assembly on November 13 if there is a veteran in your family. Click here to be directed to an RSVP form.
FALL MAP STUDENT DATA
The MAP assessments give us the ability to measure student achievement and academic growth across time. Students participate in the MAP Reading and MAP Math assessments three times a year (grades 1-8). Fall MAP results are now visible to parents in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please follow the steps below to find your child's fall MAP results:
Choose a Student
Tap on More
Tap on Assessments
For additional information about MAP, please visit https://www.dublinschools.net/Page/2976.
School Information
Upcoming Dates
October 27: Harvest Parties (during school), Trunk or Treat (6:00)
November 7: No School (Election Day)
November 13: Veterans Day Assembly
PTO News
TRUNK OR TREAT
HARVEST PARTY
Thank you to all our volunteers that helped assemble Party Boxes and assisted in the classroom party. We appreciate your help!
CONFERENCE NIGHT
The PTO would like to thank our generous community for donating to help feed our amazing staff on Conference Nights. These are long days and full bellies are definitely appreciated!
COAT DRIVE
The Annual Coat Drive hosted by the Thomas Girl Scouts is wrapped this week! Thanks to everyone for donating new or gently used coats to benefit Capital Kids - an after school program provided by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
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District News
FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN
BOO from our crew to you! Make the most of your Halloween and follow these important safety tips – https://youtu.be/ykb0I7QH2BU
Fright-less fun was had at the 2023 Halloween Spooktacular! Thank you to the many families and friends who enjoyed a gourd-time with us! If you made it to Coffman Park, please fill out our post-event survey: https://bit.ly/408Ls4L
Dublin is participating in the National Drug Take Back event on Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dublin Justice Center. This is a free drive-thru event to safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Learn more https://bit.ly/3s8LGa5