Thomson Tidbits

Welcome, Thomson families, to a month filled with exciting learning opportunities and heartwarming celebrations!

This February, our classrooms will be buzzing with excitement as we celebrate Valentine's Day with classroom parties, special crafts, and heartfelt messages. And don't forget, we're reaching a milestone! On Thursday, February 6th, we will be celebrating the 100th Day of School! Get ready for some fun-filled activities and exciting celebrations as we mark this special day.

We encourage you to connect with your child's teacher to learn more about upcoming classroom activities and events. You can also stay involved by attending school events, and joining our Parent-Teacher Organization.

Let's make February a memorable month at Thomson filled with learning, joy, and a strong sense of community!

Warm regards,

Andrew Criswell

Proud Principal of Thomson Elementary

Family Fine Arts Night will be here before we know it! The event takes place on Thursday, March 6th from 5:00 - 7:00. Please take a look at the flyer below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Thomson office at (810) 591-0911. We hope to see everyone there!!

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 January:

• Mrs. Harris - Carter Wilkes
• Mrs. Romanik - Conner Baxter
• Mrs. VanEvery - Violett Priester
• Ms. Seeley - Alyvia Wyatt
• Mrs. Driskill - Maverick Massimino
• Mrs. Williams - Buc McKee
• Mrs. Ruzicka - Keller McCollum
• Mrs. Schwab - Kennedy Jeans
• Mrs. Bell - Addison Dougherty
• Mrs. Smith - Brayden Archambeau
• Mrs. Tober - Dinh Tran
• Miss Maule - Ariella Martinez
• Mrs. Newsom - Kali Wilmoth
• Ms. Wheatley - Arlowe Schwerin
• Mrs. Wheeler - Karyss Coleman
• Mrs. Waite - Brooks Desrochers

Congratulations to these outstanding young learners!

Can you believe that it is already time to start thinking about next year?! We will begin taking appointments for Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. If you have a child or know someone with a child who will be in Kindergarten next year, please be sure to call our 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 waiting 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 wait list please call the Thomson Elementary office at (810) 591-0911.

**As a note, our current Developmental Kindergarten (DK) 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.**

Just a reminder - have your children continue to bring outdoor winter gear to school every day to make sure they stay warm while they are outside for recess. They need to be sure to bring the following to school:

• boots
• snow pants
• hats
• gloves or mittens

Make sure to write your child's name inside their winter gear. This helps prevent items getting lost at school.

Please help your child remember to bring their gear for recess every day. Some families choose to pack their gear in a separate bag from their backpack. I recommend working with your child to check their bag every night to make sure they have both gloves and boots, as well as the rest of the gear, in their bag. By getting it ready at night you'll have an easier time getting out the door in the morning. If your child is wearing their boots to school, please make sure to pack shoes to wear during the school day. It is also helpful when parents help their children learn to dress themselves in their winter gear. Our young students in particular can struggle with this and it takes practice. We appreciate your help!

Be sure to join us for our next PTO meeting, Monday, February 24th, 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.

As we dive into the heart of February, we invite you to take a moment and explore our "Friendly February" calendar! Packed with engaging activities and opportunities for connection, this calendar is designed to bring a little extra warmth and kindness to your family's days.

Check out the Friendly February 2025 calendar below. Feel free to adapt the activities to suit your family's preferences and schedule.

Have you moved? Are you getting ready to move? Please contact the Thomson office to update your address and phone numbers if needed. Be sure to let us know if you need to make any changes for emergency contacts as well. We want to make sure we keep your student's records current especially if we need to contact you in case of an emergency or illness.

Abby Ganabathi, our school counselor, has thoughtfully put together a list of local food resources for families. If you have any questions or need any support, please don't hesitate to contact the office, and we'll be sure to connect you with Mrs. Ganabathi.

Outreach East

Food, Clothing, and Utilities Assistance

425 North Genesee Street

Davison, MI 48423

(810) 653-7711

outreacheast.org

St. Matthew Anglican Church

Clothing Assistance

Free Clothing Closet on Saturdays 9am-12pm

220 West Nepessing Street

Lapeer, MI 48446

810-667-8910

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Food Assistance

fbem.org for local locations

(810) 239-4441

Love Inc.

Food, Clothing, Utilities, Transportation, Birthday Assistance

1680-B North Lapeer Road

Lapeer, MI 48446

(810) 245-2414

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.

It has been a snowy and cold month for our Thomson Teddies! We've had a snowy and cold month here at Thomson! We are a little behind because of the snow days but we will begin bowling before our next intersession. As we head into February, please remember that tennis shoes are required to actively participate in class. This also helps with preventing injuries related to tripping. As we get closer to Valentine's Day, the students will engage in some themed activities, including building snowmen out of sport equipment! Please use your intersession time to get outside and build a real one for yourself! Remember a body in motion stays in motion.

- Mrs. Lints

This month in STEM class, we will explore the story of "Tacky the Penguin." This delightful tale celebrates individuality and how being different can be a strength. In the story, Tacky uses his unique qualities to save his friends.

Inspired by Tacky's resourcefulness, the students will put their engineering skills to the test! They will use building toys called Brain Flakes to design and construct hiding spots for their own penguins. Additionally, they will practice their learning through engaging kindergarten games on websites like PBS Kids (.org) and ABCYA (.com).

Happy Engineering!

Ms. Lockrey

It’s February! This month, we'll be reading books like "My Mouth is A Volcano" by Julia Cook, where we'll practice self-control with "magic" bubbles. We'll also read "Bad Kitty Does NOT like Valentine’s Day" by Nick Bruel. Another book we'll enjoy is "Should I Share My Ice Cream?" by Mo Willems. Inspired by Gerald and Piggy's ice cream sharing, we'll create and share our own paper ice cream creations. We'll end the month with "Armadillo Tattletale" by Helen Ketteman.

Please have children return their books the following week after check-out so others can enjoy them as well.

Library Schedule

• Monday: Ms. Wheeler, Mrs. Ruzicka, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Driskill, Ms. Wheatley, Mrs. Waite
• Tuesday: Ms. Maule, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Schwab
• Wednesday: Mrs. Tober, Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. VanEvery
• Thursday: Mrs. Newsom, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Romanik

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

Are you looking for Part-time Work?

We are hiring additional Playground Monitors at Thomson Elementary. If you are interested in applying to be a Playground Monitor you can apply online at www.gecs-inc.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.

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.

FEBRUARY

• February 3rd: Board Mtg. - PAC @ 6:00 p.m.
• February 6th: 100th Day of School!
• February 12th: Count Day!
• February 14th: Classrooms celebrate Valentine's Day!
• February 17th - 20th: Intersession II
• February 21st: No School!
• February 24th: PTO Mtg. in Lounge @ 6:00 p.m.
• February 26th: Early-Release Day
• February 28th: FIM Troubadours come to Thomson

MARCH

• March 3rd: Board Mtg. - PAC @ 6:00 p.m.
• March 6th: Family Art Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thomson Elementary
• March 3rd - 7th: Scholastic Book Fair @ Thomson
• March 19th: Early-Release Day
• March 28th: End of 3rd Marking Period
• March 31st - April 4th: Spring Break! No school!

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