Thomson Tidbits

Dear Parents,

March has arrived, and we're excited for all the wonderful activities planned for our students this month!

First and foremost, March is Reading Month! We have a fantastic lineup of activities planned throughout the month to encourage a love of reading in all our students. Make sure to check out the flyer below for more information.

Adding to the excitement, the Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to our school the week of March 3rd - 7th! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to discover new books and add to their home libraries.

In addition to our reading celebrations, we're delighted to invite you to our Family Art Night! Join us on Thursday, March 6th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a fun-filled evening of artistic expression and family bonding. Even better, you'll be able to shop the Scholastic Book Fair during Family Art Night! It's a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your children and support our school library.

Please also mark your calendars: the end of the 3rd marking period is on Friday, March 28th.

We look forward to a month filled with learning, creativity, and community spirit.

Warm regards,

Andrew Criswell

Proud Principal of Thomson Elementary

We continue to work hard at Thomson to teach and reinforce the Cardinal Code behavior expectations in all areas of the building. Each month classroom teachers will nominate one student from their class to be the STUDENT of the MONTH. Each student of the Month will receive a certificate, medal, and their photo will be on display in the hallway during that month.

We are pleased to recognize students for consistently demonstrating excellent behavior. Thank you for sharing your outstanding children with us. I am pleased to announce our Students of the Month for February:

• Mrs. Harris - Jaxsen Hafer
• Mrs. Romanik - LJ Millefoglie
• Mrs. VanEvery - Mila Demo
• Ms. Seeley - Austin Fraser
• Mrs. Driskill - Ella Bartsoff
• Mrs. Williams - Berkeley Legant
• Mrs. Ruzicka - Capri Ehrke
• Mrs. Schwab - Cole Collins
• Mrs. Bell - Dani Lonteen
• Mrs. Smith - Merick Collier
• Mrs. Tober - Charlotte Bishop
• Miss Maule - Beckett Shiflett
• Mrs. Newsom - Kingston Kimball
• Ms. Wheatley - Owen Smith
• Mrs. Wheeler - Carl Taylor
• Mrs. Waite - Duke Mullaly

Congratulations to these outstanding young learners!

Can you believe that it is already time to start thinking about next year?! We have started taking appointments for Kindergarten Round-Up. If you have a child or know someone with a child who will be in Kindergarten next year, please be sure to call the Thomson office and make an appointment at (810) 591-0911.

Kindergarten Round-Up for all Davison Elementary Buildings will take place at Thomson Elementary April 21st - 25th.

If you have younger children at home we wanted to make you aware that we are now starting the wait list for Early-5's. Our Developmental Kindergarten program is for children that will turn 5 between June 15th and December 1st. This is an excellent program to prepare young children for kindergarten. It is a full day program that focuses on kindergarten readiness. To add your child to the waitlist please call the Thomson Elementary office at (810) 591-0911 as soon as possible.

**As a note, our current Developmental Kindergarten (DK) and ECDD Preschool students do not need to make an appointment as your child(ren) are already completely enrolled as Davison students. As always, please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions.**

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 10th, from 3:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and discuss their progress, celebrate their successes, and work together to ensure a strong finish to the school year.

Your child's classroom teacher will be reaching out soon with more information about scheduling and sign-ups, and a reminder note will be coming home. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dear Davison families,

We are looking for your input regarding preschool needs. If you have a young child, or plan to send your child to preschool in the future, please consider completing this short survey.

Davison Community Schools is dedicated to meeting the needs of our families. We’re seeking input from families with soon-to-be preschool-aged children to help shape preschool options that serve our community. You can help by completing this quick survey by clicking on this link: Preschool Needs Survey.

There are statewide developments happening now regarding PreK for All (also known as GSRP). We’ll keep you updated as we learn more from the State of Michigan about funding opportunities for PreK for All. If you’d like to stay informed, please provide your email address and follow the DCS Facebook page for future updates.

Please note: PreK for All is exclusively for 4-year-olds, but we’re gathering feedback on both 3- and 4-year-old programs through this survey.

Thank you for sharing your input!

Michelle Edwards

Director of Public Information, Community Outreach/Culture and Safety Liaison

We wanted to inform you of a temporary change in our parent pick-up routine due to Kindergarten Round-Up, taking place from April 21st to April 25th. During this period, there will be increased traffic and activity around the school premises, necessitating adjustments to ensure everyone's safety. We kindly ask for your cooperation and patience during this time. Please anticipate potential delays and plan accordingly when picking up your children. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of all students, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate through this event. Thank you for your continued support.

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Be sure to join us for our next PTO meeting, Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Thomson Lounge.

Get Involved! Many studies indicate increased student success when families join educational staff in creating exciting and memorable experiences together. If you have any questions, please contact the Thomson office at (810) 591-0911.

Did You Know This Service is Available

There are many great resources for families in the area. This section of the Thomson Tidbits is dedicated to introducing you to a FREE resource each month.

Parenting Through Change is a FREE 10-week parenting group for parents or caregivers of a child(ren) age 3 or older in services at GHS. It supports and helps you be your child’s best teacher. **Must be currently receiving services at GHS Center for Children's Integrated Services (CCIS), the Outpatient Clinic on Center Road in Burton, or one of our providers.**

Group leaders and other parents will help with:

• Getting your child to follow directions.

• Learning effective discipline with your child.

• Building a better relationship with your child.

• Reaching family specific goals.

• Managing difficult behavior.

Sign up today!
Seats are limited, and registration is required.
Complete the registration form, or call (810) 496-4999 or email PTC@genhs.org to register.

Please make sure to check out the website here: Parenting Through Change Link

Just a friendly reminder!

As part of our ongoing efforts to promote healthy and inclusive celebrations, we kindly request that non-edible items be considered for birthday celebrations in the classroom.

Opting for non-food items helps accommodate various dietary preferences and ensures the well-being of all our students. Popular alternatives include small stationery items, bookmarks, or classroom supplies.

We appreciate your understanding and support in fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all our students.

Spring is in the air (or at least we hope it will be)! As we venture into the month of March, it is important to dress in layers for gym class. The students will participate in St. Patrick's Day themed games. Weather permitting, they will also get some outside exercise. I encourage all students to have layers, including a sweatshirt and coat, since the weather is often unpredictable. As the month progresses, the students will revisit sports that have already been taught in the fall for practice and progression. I look forward to the next few weeks and continuing to help your child's passion for movement!

- Mrs. Lints

Greetings from the Thomson Media Center!

March is reading month!

We're excited to announce our Book Fair, taking place in the library from Monday, March 3rd, 2025, through Friday, March 7th, 2025. Join us for Family Fun Night at the Book Fair on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

Our featured books for March will be:

• "How to Catch a Star" by Oliver Jeffers, where we'll be creating our own colorful stars.
• "The Little Red Fort" by Brenda Maier, a team-building story.
• "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" by Patty Lovell, to round out the month.

Please remind your children to return their library books the week after checkout so that others can enjoy them.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at aclemons@davisonschools.org.

Happy Reading!

-Mrs. Lockrey

Please be sure to check out Mr. Romanik's monthly newsletter titled, "Music Notes." Link is below.

Hello Thomson Families!

My name is Abby Ganabathi and I am the school counselor here at Thomson. This is my 10th year as an elementary counselor, and my 5th year at Thomson. As the school counselor, I work with students individually, in small groups, and within their classrooms to provide social-emotional support. I also help families by connecting them with community resources.

Please feel free to contact me at aganabathi@davisonschools.org or (810) 591-0911.

Sleep is so important! Children who are 5-6 years old need 11-12 hours of sleep each night, while older children need 10-11 hours of sleep a night. It helps to count backwards from the time your child wakes up in the morning to be sure they are going to bed at the right time.

• The best way to help your child sleep is to set up a bedtime routine. A bedtime routine could look like: brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, and reading a book together.

• Be consistent. Children thrive on routines and will do better with bedtime if it’s the same each night.

• Avoid screens in your child’s bedroom and be sure to stop screen time an hour before starting their bedtime routine.

• If your child is having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, talk to your pediatrician.

While students should be kept home when they are ill, being at school on-time and staying until dismissal matters. When students are absent, they miss valuable learning time which can have a negative impact on learning. Likewise, arriving late or leaving early, even 5 to 15 minutes, can throw off a child's day. When children walk in late, they can become stressed or experience anxiety, trying to catch up with the start of the day.

Additionally, when children leave early, they often miss the end of the day's closure. Please be mindful that every minute matters and we must work to make the most of every minute!

If your child is going to be absent please don't forget to call the attendance line @ 810-591-0916. This ensures that your student gets marked correctly for the day.

MARCH

• March 3rd: Read Across America Day, a Celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Thomson celebrates Hats Off to Reading – Students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite hat to school. Students will also be participating in PTO Pals!
• March 4th: Students wear polka dots or clothing with circles in honor of the book titled The Dot.
• March 6th: Family Art Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Thomson Elementary
• March 11th: Wear your favorite color in honor of the book titled Sky Color.
• March 17th: PTO Meeting in Lounge @ 6:00 p.m.
• March 18th: Wear a shirt with words on it!
• March 19th: Early-Release Day!
• March 20th: Movie Night @ Thomson!
• March 27th: Wear pajamas to school!
• March 28th: End of 3rd Marking Period
• March 31st - April 4th: SPRING BREAK!

APRIL

• April 7th: NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS - Teacher work day
• April 10th: Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
• April 18th: Good Friday; No School
• April 21st - 25th: Kindergarten Round-Up in Thomson Gymnasium
• April 23rd: Early- Release Day
• April 30th: Upland Hills Farm visits Thomson!

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