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Thomas News
April 15, 2024
Hello Thomas Community,
STAAR
This week (tomorrow) marks the beginning of a significant phase for our students in grades 3 through 5, as they will be participating in the STAAR assessments. Following this, all students will engage in end-of-year assessments to showcase their progress and accomplishments this year.
To maintain a STAAR conducive testing environment, our campus will be closed to parents and visitors from entering the school premises during the testing days: April 16th, April 17th, April 24th, April 30 and May 1st. You are welcome to always be in the front office.
Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated. Your continued encouragement and support play a pivotal role in motivating our students to do their best. We have every confidence that they are well-prepared and ready to demonstrate their achievements.
Together, let us celebrate a successful academic year and the promising future ahead.
Zack Pruett
Eclipse
We were thrilled to share the success of our recent eclipse event with you! It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our students. Thank you for allowing us to nurture our students' curiosity and learning on this very special day! It was amazing experience. There was squeeling and lots of smiling during the 4 minutes.
As the school year rapidly draws to a close, please accept my gratitude for your unwavering support throughout this journey. It has been a year filled with joy, hard work, achievements, and many memorable moments for both our students and staff.
Together, let us celebrate a successful academic year and the promising future ahead.
Zack Pruett
Principal
STAAR
Esta semana (mañana) marca el comienzo de una fase importante para nuestros estudiantes en los grados 3 a 5, ya que participarán en las evaluaciones STAAR. A continuación, todos los estudiantes participarán en las evaluaciones de fin de año para mostrar su progreso y logros de este año.
Para mantener un ambiente propicio para las pruebas, nuestro campus estará cerrado a los padres y visitantes de entrar en las instalaciones de la escuela durante los días de prueba: 16 de abril, 17 de abril, 24 de abril, 30 de abril y 1 de mayo. Le invitamos a estar siempre en la oficina.
Agradecemos enormemente su comprensión y cooperación. Su aliento y apoyo continuos desempeñan un papel fundamental para motivar a nuestros alumnos a dar lo mejor de sí mismos. Tenemos plena confianza en que están bien preparados y listos para demostrar sus logros.
Celebremos juntos el éxito del año académico y el prometedor futuro que nos espera.
Eclipse
Estamos encantados de compartir con ustedes el éxito de nuestro reciente eclipse. Fue una experiencia única para nuestros alumnos. Gracias por permitirnos alimentar la curiosidad y el aprendizaje de nuestros alumnos en este día tan especial. Fue una experiencia increíble. Hubo chillidos y muchas sonrisas durante los 4 minutos.
A medida que el año escolar se acerca rápidamente a su fin, por favor acepten mi gratitud por su apoyo incondicional a lo largo de este viaje. Ha sido un año lleno de alegría, trabajo duro, logros y muchos momentos memorables tanto para nuestros alumnos como para el personal.
Celebremos juntos el éxito del curso académico y el prometedor futuro que nos aguarda.
Zack Pruett
Director
STAAR Technology Notice
Please read the following information carefully as it contains important information regarding the procedures for test day.
During state testing, students are not allowed to have or access prohibited electronic devices.
Electronic devices include, but are not limited to: cell phones/smartphones and any device, including digital watches, that can be used to record, transmit, receive, or play back audio, photographic, text messages, or video content.
Test Administrator will ask students to power off and place any cell phone/electronic devices in a backpack or turn them in to the homeroom teacher before the start of testing.
Students may access cell phones/electronic devices after the Test Administrator announces that ALL testing is complete on the campus.
When possible, we encourage that personal electronic devices and smart watches be kept at home on testing days or be powered off and placed inside the student’s backpack upon arrival.
Please be advised that Academic Dishonesty (cheating) is defined as "any attempt to give or obtain assistance". This involves the unauthorized use of information, materials, devices, sources, or practices when completing an assessment.
If the incident is a violation of Academic Dishonesty, students may be assigned a campus consequence according to the Plano ISD Student Code of Conduct and their test may be invalidated (the student will not receive test results).
Por favor lea la siguiente información cuidadosamente ya que contiene información importante sobre los procedimientos para el día de la prueba.
Durante las pruebas estatales, no se permite a los estudiantes tener o acceder a dispositivos electrónicos previamente prohibidos.
Los dispositivos electrónicos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: teléfonos celulares/smartphones y cualquier dispositivo, incluyendo relojes digitales, que puedan ser usados para grabar, transmitir, recibir o reproducir contenido de audio, fotográfico, mensajes de texto o video.
El administrador del examen pedirá a los alumnos que apaguen y guarden cualquier teléfono móvil/dispositivo electrónico en su mochila o que los entreguen al profesor de aula antes del comienzo del examen.
Los estudiantes podrán acceder a los teléfonos celulares/dispositivos electrónicos después de que el administrador del examen anuncie que TODAS las evaluaciones han finalizado en el campus.
Cuando sea posible, recomendamos que los dispositivos electrónicos personales y los relojes inteligentes se guarden en casa los días de examen o se apaguen y se coloquen dentro de la mochila del estudiante a su llegada.
Tenga en cuenta que la deshonestidad académica (hacer trampa) se define como "cualquier intento de dar u obtener ayuda". Esto implica el uso no autorizado de información, materiales, dispositivos, fuentes o prácticas al completar una evaluación.
Si el incidente es una infracción a la Deshonestidad Académica, a los alumnos se les puede asignar una consecuencia educativa de acuerdo con el Código de Conducta Estudiantil de Plano ISD y su examen puede ser invalidado (el alumno no recibirá los resultados del examen).
Important Dates
Important Dates:
April
- 16th - 4th/5th Reading STAAR - School Closed to Visitors
- 17th - 3rd Reading STAAR - School Closed to Visitors
- 18th - North Texas Food Pantry @ Carpenter @ 3:30-5:00
- 22nd - Student/Teacher School Holiday No School
- 24th - Administrative Professional Day
- 24th - STAAR 5th Grade Science - School Closed to Visitors
- 25th - PTA Spring Fling (5:30-7:00)
- 26th - Kinder Zoo Field Trip
- 26th - 2nd grade Field Trip Heard Museum
- 29th - PreK Field Trip to Arboretum
- 30th - 4th/5th Math STAAR - School Closed to Visitors
May
- 1st - Math STAAR 3rd Grade
- 3rd - 1st grade Zoo Field Trip (rescheduled)
- May 8th - Nurses Day
- Teacher Appreication week May 6th - May 10th
- 14th - Kinder Performance (after PTA meeting)/ PTA General Meeting 6:00
- 16th - 1st Grade - Field Trip to Outdoor Learning Center
- 17th - Field Day
- 22nd - 5th grade End-of-the-Year Celebration @ Carpenter @ 6:00
- 24th - Last day of school - Early Release (12pm)
April STAAR Dates
- 16th - 4th/5th Reading STAAR
- 17th - 3rd Reading STAAR
- 24th- 5th Science STAAR
- 30th - 4th/5th Math STAAR
May STAAR
- 1st - 3rd Math STAAR
Click HERE for the PISD District Calendar 2023-24
Fechas importantes:Fechas importantes:
Abril
- 16 - 4to/5to Lectura STAAR- La escuela está cerrada a los visitantes
- 17 - 3ro Lectura STAAR - La escuela está cerrada a los visitantes
- 18 - Despensa de Comida del Norte de Texas @ Carpenter @ 3:30-5:00
- 22 - Día festivo para estudiantes y maestros No hay clases
- 24 - Día Profesional Administrativo
- 24 - STAAR Ciencias 5to Grado - La escuela está cerrada a los visitantes
- 25 - PTA Fiesta de Primavera (5:30-7:00)
- 26 - Kinder - Zoo Excursión
- 26 - Excursión de 2do grado al Museo Heard
- 29 - PreK Excursión a Arboretum
- 30 - 4to/5to STAAR de Matemáticas - La escuela está cerrada a los visitantes
Mayo
- 1st - 3rd Matemáticas STAAR- La escuela está cerrada a los visitantes
- 3 - Excursión al Zoológico de 1er grado (reprogramada)
- 8 de mayo - Día de las enfermeras
- Mayo 6 - Mayo 10
- 14 - Actuación de Kinder (después de la reunión del PTA)/ Reunión General del PTA 6:00
- 16 - 1er Grado - Excursión al Centro de Aprendizaje al Aire Libre
- 17 - Día de Campo
- 22 - Celebración de fin de año de 5to grado en Carpenter a las 6:00
- 24 - Ultimo día de clases - Salida Temprana (12pm)
Fechas STAAR de abril
- 16 - 4to/5to Lectura STAAR
- 17 - 3ro Lectura STAAR
- 24- 5to Ciencia STAAR
- 30 - 4to/5to Matemáticas STAAR
Mayo STAAR
- 1º - 3º Matemáticas STAAR
BRAGS
Intent to Return
Intent to Return
In order to help campus staff appropriately and schedule classes for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, families are asked to complete an Intent to Return form for currently enrolled Pre-K - 11th grade students. Please complete the form as soon as possible since planning for the upcoming school year is already underway. If your family does not plan to return, families are still asked to complete the Intent to Return form since this information also helps with planning.
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SUMMER EVENTS
Summer Enrichment Programs Registration Deadline Extended to April 19 – Register Today
It’s time to register for Plano ISD Summer Enrichment Programs! Registration closes on April 19 or when courses are full!
Register now for:
· Computer Science Bridge Program
Visit the Plano ISD Summer School website to learn more about the available enrichment programs for 2024.
El plazo de inscripción para los programas de enriquecimiento de verano se amplía hasta el 19 de abril. Inscríbase hoy mismo.
¡Es hora de inscribirse en los programas de enriquecimiento de verano de Plano ISD!
¡La inscripción cierra el 19 de abril o cuando los cursos estén completos!
Inscríbase ahora para:
· Programa Bridge de Ciencias de la Computación
Visite la Página web de la escuela de verano de Plano ISD para obtener más información sobre los programas de enriquecimiento académicos disponibles para el 2024.
Please join us for Exploration Summer School (Formerly known as SIGs). Plano ISD Exploration provides an innovative summer learning experience and is open to students in grades 1-7 who are not concurrently enrolled in another summer program. Students have an opportunity to explore courses that include language, science, mathematical problem-solving, logic and reasoning, computer science, the humanities, and fine arts. “
Eligible Students: Current Plano ISD students in grades 1-7 who are not registered for a concurrently running summer program.
Dates: June 3 - 18 (Monday - Friday)
Times: 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m
Course Offerings
· 2024 Exploration Courses & Descriptions ~ English
· 2024 Exploration Courses & Descriptions ~ Spanish
Transportation
· Busing is provided from the student's neighborhood elementary campus.
· Keep in mind that the neighborhood campus may not be the campus the student attends during the school year.
· Summer bus routes will be posted in May.
Registration
· Opens: March 18, 2024
· Closes: April 19, 2024 (extended)
· Completed through the Plano ISD Parent Portal.
Questions
· For general questions about this summer program, please contact the summer school office at summerschool@pisd.edu.
Formerly known as PAL
Antes llamado PAL
Formerly known as SIGS
Antes llamada SIGS
PTA
We are currently looking for community members to serve on our PTA Board. Please call or
email Amy Rouquette if you are interested in joining the PTA family.
469-752-3583
PTA Spring Fling
PTA Fiesta De La Primavera
Worth Repeating
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PASAR AFTER SCHOOL CARE
PASAR is Back at Thomas
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Thomas Elementary School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/thomas
Location: 1800 Montana Trail, Plano, TX 75023
Phone: 469-752-3500
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