Newsletter: December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
Ms. Johnson is our school custodian, and she really embodies the meaning of “custodian”: one who takes care of something. She takes great care of our school building, making sure that it is safe and clean for students to learn.
This is Ms. Johnson’s eighth year at Thomas Elementary, and her favorite part of her job is being around our wonderful students. We are grateful for Ms. Johnson’s hard work at our school. If you see her in or around the building, please say hello to her!
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
WINTER BREAK
Thomas Elementary will be closed for Winter Break from December 21 through January 3.
Our last day of school in December will be December 20, and students will return to school on January 4.
School Information
PARENT PICK-UP/DROP OFF LINE
If your child is a car rider, please pull all the way up in the drop-off or pick-up lines. This helps us to load or unload students more efficiently, and gets the line moving more quickly!
Upcoming Dates
December 20: Winter Parties
December 21 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
January 4: School resumes
January 13: Report Cards available on Infinite Campus
PTO News
WINTER PARTIES
There are still many ways to be involved with and support the Winter Parties!
Sign up to volunteer at the party:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844ACAD2CA7FE3-46270958-gtewinter
Donate supplies:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34OWZIFVE3ITH?ref_=wl_share
Donate money for supplies:
https://www.thomaselementarypto.com/home/ways-to-give
Help assemble party boxes on Dec. 18th:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48ADAE29A7FD0-46199686-winter
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PTO!
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
Check Out the Many After School Enrichment Opportunities
Check out all the new After School Enrichment opportunities available for the new year throughout the District. Broken down by Elementary, Middle or High School levels, the new format makes it easier for parents to explore classes, see locations, meeting times, pricing and more.
FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Drug Take Back
Take unwanted, unused or expired drugs to the Dublin Police’s bimonthly Drug Take Back event Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dublin Justice Center.
How to properly bag your meds: bit.ly/3s8LGa5
Holiday Tree Lighting Survey
Did you attend the City’s Holiday Tree Lighting at Coffman Park on Nov. 30? We’d love your feedback. Please take our survey here: https://bit.ly/3GqXCgr
E-Sports Respawn Lounge
Check out the winter break drop-in hours at DCRC's Respawn Lounge. Plus, visit on Dec. 21 & 22 to play for FREE and receive an exclusive coupon code to purchase your next five-visit punch pass. Give the gift of gaming - more information here: https://bit.ly/DCRCesports
Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink
Glide into the holidays at Riverside Crossing Park — the Ice Rink is back for winter fun! Admission is $12 with complimentary skates (or bring your own!). Regular operating hours are Fridays: 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays: noon to 9 p.m., Sundays: noon to 6 p.m. Learn more here.