Thomson Tidbits

Dear Thomson Elementary Families,

Happy New Year and welcome to the month of January! As we step into this new year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the learning and growth that lies ahead. January marks a fresh start and a wonderful opportunity for our students to set new goals and embrace new challenges. We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment where every child can thrive. This month, we look forward to a variety of activities and events that will further enrich our students' educational experiences. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, let's make this year a remarkable one for our Thomson Elementary community!

As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Andrew Criswell

Proud Principal of Thomson Elementary

The new Main Entrance to Thomson School is now officially open and ready for full-time use.

Please note that the old entrance will no longer be in use for dropping students off late or picking them up early. We will continue to use the old entrance for arrival in the morinng.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Stay connected with the latest district news! Sign up for text alerts today to receive timely updates and important announcements directly to your phone.

Below are the steps to sign- up for text alerts from Davison Community Schools.

1) Go to Davison Community Schools webpage

2) On the left hand side of the page scroll down until you find "Ed-Alert - Sign Up for Texts, News from DCS"

3) Then complete the "Notification Signup"

4) Once you have completed you will get an email to verify that you have signed up

5) Click on the link that was sent to your email to verify

6) You are now signed up to receive text alerts from DCS

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office staff and they would be happy to assist!

• Thomson School Family Fine Arts Night
• Thursday, March 6th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mark your calendars! Join us for an evening of creativity and celebration at our annual Family Fine Arts Night! Enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.

Attendance is essential for all students, even our youngest learners in Developmental Kindergarten (DK) and Kindergarten! Regular attendance builds the foundation for lifelong learning habits and ensures that your child doesn’t miss out on important lessons and activities that support their growth and social development. Each day provides valuable opportunities to learn new skills, engage with friends, and build routines that foster confidence and curiosity. Thank you for helping us create a strong start for your child by making daily attendance a priority!

Attendance Line:
(810) 591-0916

Arriving at school on time is essential for your child’s success! When students arrive on time, they have the opportunity to settle in, prepare for the day, and engage in morning activities that set the tone for learning.

Our school doors open at 8:35 a.m., and we encourage all families to aim for arrival a few minutes early to ensure a smooth transition. Starting the day together helps students feel confident and ready to learn.

Thank you for your support in making punctuality a priority—it truly makes a difference! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Thomson office at (810) 591-0911.

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.

Happy Holidays! These next few months will be quite snowy and wet for our students. Please make sure that your child has the appropriate shoes for gym class in order to participate. Moving forward, the students will be bowling and playing many winter themed games in January. I look forward to teaching some new skills to all the students. Remember a body in motion stays in motion!

Mrs. Lints

Hello Thomson Families,

This month in STEM, we read the story “How to Catch a Gingerbread Man.” It's about all of the ways the children tried to trap the runaway gingerbread man. After the story, the students got to work with STEM cubes to build a gingerbread house for their little gingerbread man. They also got to work on websites like ABCya.com and Starfall.com, completing activities with gingerbread houses. They really enjoyed this and I always like to see what they come up with! I hope you all had a great holiday and a restful break!

:) Ms. Lockrey

Happy New Year from the Thomson Media Center!

For the month of January, we begin the New Year meeting some well-known characters. We are starting the month with my favorite book as a child; The Monster at the End of the Book starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover. Our other books for January include The Wonky Donkey and The Dinky Donkey by Craig Smith, ending the month with One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom. Our activities will be making bookmarks, donkey puppets, and a character from the Eucalyptus Tree.

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

- Ms. Clemons

Library Schedule

Monday: Miss. Wheeler, Mrs. Ruzicka, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Driskill, Ms. Wheatley, Mrs. Waite

Tuesday: Miss. Maule, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Schwab

Wednesday: Mrs. Tober, Ms. Seeley, Mrs. VanEvery

Thursday: Mrs. Newsom, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Romanik

Wishing everyone a happy, health, and safe New Year 2025!

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

Hello Thomson Families!

Just a reminder - Please have your children bring outdoor winter gear to school every day to make sure they stay warm while they are outside for recess. They need to bring boots, snow pants, hats, and gloves or mittens. Please write your child's name inside their winter gear. This helps prevent items getting lost at school.

Some families choose to pack their gear in a separate bag from their backpack. We 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. We appreciate your help! If you are unable to provide winter gear for your child, please contact the office at (810) 591-0911. Thank you!

- Thomson Staff

Did You Know This Service is Available

• It’s a pleasure to announce that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now open to families throughout Genesee County. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a FREE early literacy program that sends developmentally appropriate children’s books to families each month from birth through a child’s 5th birthday. This program is provided through local champion Flint & Genesee Literacy Network at Mott Community College.

• Families can register online at: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/MIGENESEE/ Assistance in registering children for this program is available at all 19 Genesee District Library branches.

We work hard at Thomson to teach and reinforce the Cardinal Code behavior expectations in all areas of the building. We wanted to create a way to recognize students that consistently follow the Cardinal Code in an exemplary way.

Each month classroom teachers will nominate one student from their class to be 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 December were:

• Mrs. Harris' Preschool - Donnavin Sewell
• Mrs. Romanik - Everly Brigolin
• Mrs. VanEvery - Raelynne Leggewie
• Ms. Seeley - Ethan Sothard
• Mrs. Driskill - Collin Kotowicz
• Mrs. Williams - Juniper Halsell
• Mrs. Ruzicka - Julia Romanik
• Mrs. Schwab - Catherine Hackett
• Mrs. Bell - Brooks Knoodle
• Mrs. Smith - Elsie Rhoades
• Mrs. Tober - Easton Worvie
• Miss Maule - Hayes Carbary
• Mrs. Newsom - Raevynn Robinson
• Ms. Wheatley - Kimberly Davis
• Ms. Wheeler - Ali Mahan
• Mrs. Waite - Ryleigh Olson

**Make sure to check out the February Tidbits to find out who the winners for the month of January were!!**

JANUARY

• Monday, January 6th - School Resumes!
• Friday, January 17th - End of 1st Semester
• Monday, January 20th - MLK/Records Day - NO SCHOOL!
• Wednesday, January 29th - Early-Release

FEBRUARY

• Friday, February 14th - Valentine's Day Parties!
• Monday, February 17th - 20th - Intersession II - NO SCHOOL!
• Friday, February 21st - NO SCHOOL!
• Wednesday, February 26th - Early-Release Day

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