Thomson Tidbits

Dear Thomson Families,

As we embark on the new school year, I am thrilled to welcome each of you to the 2024/2025 academic year at Thomson Elementary. Our Thomson motto, "In the end, it is a good beginning that counts," reminds us of the importance of starting strong and setting a positive tone for the months ahead.

August is an exciting time filled with anticipation and new beginnings. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working tirelessly to prepare an engaging and supportive learning environment for your children. We are committed to fostering a community where every student feels valued, inspired, and ready to learn.

Throughout the month, we have several events planned to help ease the transition back to school. Please mark your calendars for the following:

• Thomson Elementary Open House: Wednesday, August 14th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• First Day of School: Monday, August 19th, 2024

During the open house you will meet your child's teacher and learn more about the year ahead. We encourage you to stay involved and connected through our regular updates and school events.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Together, let's make this a remarkable year filled with growth, achievement, and memorable experiences.

Most Sincerely,

Andrew Criswell

Proud Thomson Principal

As we prepare for the start of the 2024/2025 school year, we encourage you to take a few minutes to watch our Orientation video. This video contains important information that will help ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year for your child. This video will also be shared out via the email you provided during enrollment.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a great year ahead!

At our Open House, your child had a transportation tag in his/her take-home folder provided by the teacher. This tag is extremely important as it tells our Thomson Staff how your child is going to get home!

Parent Pick-Up:

• Please have your ID ready
• Parent pick-up will take place in the gym
• The doors for parent pick-up will open at 3:15
• If you are running late, please call the office. Children can become nervous when they don't see you.

• If you are picking your child up before school is out, you MUST come to the office. Students will not be released to a parent unless the teacher is notified by the office.
• When signing your child out early, please:
  • Have your ID
  • Write the child's first and last name
  • Write your name
  • Write the reason for leaving early

Bus Tags & QR Codes:

Every child riding the bus MUST have a Bus Number tag in the pouch attached to his/her backpack everyday, or a Parent Pick-Up tag. With our current routing system, bus drivers will be scanning the QR Code which then prompts that child's stop in the route guidance system. Your child's tag should show the bus number on one side and name, address and room number on the other.

Additionally, I want to ask for your patience with busing the first couple weeks of school. Our bus drivers work diligently to ensure accuracy with their bus route and in doing so, arrival times are often delayed the first couple of days/weeks.

*If there are changes needed to your child's transportation, please complete a new transportation form and return it to Thomson as soon as possible. Transportation changes can take up to two weeks to process due to the rerouting that needs to be completed. Questions regarding busing should be directed to our Transportation Department 810-591-0816.

Student safety is top priority. For this reason and to ensure that there is not overcrowding in the hallways, parents will not be able to enter the building and walk their child to their classroom. This was something that was talked about in my Thomson Orientation video. If you choose to walk your student up to the door instead of using the drop-off loop, you will need to 'kiss and go' right at that door. There will be plenty of staff members in the halls to help our students find their way if needed.

As previously shared by the District, the budget approved by the state Legislature and signed by the Governor included funding for the 2024-2025 school year that will allow all Michigan school students to continue to receive breakfast and lunch free of charge.

If your child will be eating breakfast at school, they will need to head to the gym once entering the building to grab a breakfast or at the grab and go table in the hallway. Students will then take that breakfast back to their classroom to eat. Please share this information with your child to help on the first day.

For lunch, students will have a choice of 'hot lunch' or they may bring a home or 'cold' lunch in a lunchbox. A school lunch menu will be sent home monthly.

Are you looking for Part-time Work?

We are hiring additional Playground Monitors and Paraprofessionals at Thomson Elementary. If you are interested in applying to be a Playground Monitor you can apply online at www.gecs-inc.org. If you are interested in applying for a Paraprofessional position you can apply at www.davisonschools.org. Please call the office at 810-591-0911 to let the office staff know you have completed your application. Also, please be aware that part of the hiring process is a complete background check and fingerprinting. If you have any questions please feel welcome to call us.

***AGAIN - PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED AND SOMEONE WILL REACH OUT TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW.***

• Wednesday, August 14th - Open House 4:00 - 6:00
• Monday, August 19th - First Day of School!
• Friday, August 23rd - NO SCHOOL! - Office and Building Open
• Friday, August 30th - NO SCHOOL!
• Monday, September 2nd - NO SCHOOL! - Labor Day

Website: https://www.davisonschools.org/
Location: 617 East Clark Street, Davison, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-0911

Attendance Line: (810) 590-0916