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Thomson Tidbits
October Edition 2023
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy October!!
We would like to remind you of the upcoming Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences for our Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten students. These conferences are an important opportunity for us to discuss your child's progress and development during their first few months of school. Your active participation in these conferences is greatly appreciated.
Here are the details for the conferences:
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, October 18th - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
During the conference, we will discuss your child's strengths, areas for improvement, and any specific goals we have set for them. We will also provide insights into their social and emotional development, as well as answer any questions or concerns you may have.
To make the conference as productive as possible, please consider the following:
Prepare Questions: Think about any questions or concerns you'd like to address during the conference. This will help ensure that we cover all relevant topics.
Your Child's Perspective: Feel free to share any insights or observations from your child's perspective, as it can be valuable in understanding their experiences at school.
Be Punctual: Please arrive on time for your scheduled conference slot, as we want to respect the schedules of all parents and teachers.
Childcare: If possible, arrange for childcare for your Kindergartener during the conference. This will allow you to focus on the discussion without distractions.
If you have not already scheduled your conference, please contact your child's teacher to confirm your appointment or to request an alternative time if necessary. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
We look forward to meeting with you and working together to ensure your child's success in Kindergarten. Your involvement and support are invaluable in fostering their growth and development.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's education.
Most Sincerely,
Andrew Criswell
Proud Thomson Principal
👹🏮Halloween at Thomson!👻🎃
October is here so that can only mean one thing.....HALLOWEEN!
We will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 26th, our last day of school before Intersession I. To ensure that everyone enjoys this very exciting day please carefully read the important information that follows.
Costumes: Thomson Elementary is home to 11 kindergarten classes, four DK classes and a preschool class. Because we have such young students in our building, it is important that Halloween be celebrated in a kid-friendly manner. When selecting a costume for your child to wear to school please keep in mind the following guidelines.
Keep costumes kid-friendly/not scary
No blood/gore/weapons
No costume masks for safety sake. Please keep masks at home.
If you are unsure about whether or not a costume is kid-friendly please contact your child's teacher or the office.
Classroom Parties: Most parties will be held in the afternoon but some teachers, due to specials, will choose to celebrate in the morning. Your child's teacher will have more information coming to you soon!
Due to food allergies, we ask that you do not send any food or treats that are not cleared by the classroom teacher in advance. Every Thomson student is precious and we want to protect our students with serious allergies. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Due to security and limited space we are limiting the number of parent volunteers. Teachers will select party helpers in the next few weeks. Parents attending class parties should follow the same costume guidelines as the students if they choose to dress in costume.
Halloween Parade: Everyone is welcome to attend our Halloween Parade. It will be held outside weather permitting. The parade will be cancelled if the weather is bad. The parade will take place on the sidewalk inside the fenced in playground. Guests are welcome to park in any parking lot and the stand along the outside of the fence to watch our Thomson Teddies proudly parade in their costumes. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. Staff members will be outside to assist you as you arrive.
Walk-a-Thon Update!
Thomson is Hiring!
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.
Fall Intersession - Autumn Adventures!🍂🍁
Just a reminder that Intersession I is just around the corner! I wanted to remind everyone that Thomson Elementary will be closed for our first intersession of the year Monday, October 30, through Thursday, November 2. Registration for intersession is now closed.
DK - 4th Flyer
Middle Level Flyer
Holiday Assistance Form 2023
It's hard to believe but the holiday season is right around the corner. As Davison residents, we are fortunate to live in a community that has a multitude of service-minded groups. These organizations are generous in many ways, especially when it comes to helping children.
Each year, several of these community service clubs offer to help students whose families may be experiencing some temporary financial setbacks due to the tough economic times. These groups often donate a food basket, clothing and/or gifts. These items are meant to assist you in what you are already providing for your family.
Our staff does its best to be helpful yet at the same time not offend parents who wish to have their privacy protected. If you would like to have your family's name referred to a community service group that may help to meet your family's needs, please complete the application on the other side of this letter. You can be assured that our local service groups will treat any information they receive with the utmost care in order to avoid embarrassment to a child or a family.
Please note that applications for assistance need to be returned by Thursday, October 26, 2023. After this date, you will need to contact an agency directly for assistance. Your child's school counselor can provide a list of names and phone numbers. Completed applications can be sent to school with your child, you can personally deliver it to your child's school or you can mail it to Att: Sandy Potter, Hahn Intermediate School, 500 S. Dayton St., Davison MI 48423.
Please know that we are here at all times of the year to assist you and your child. If we can answer any questions, please don't hesitate to call.
From Our Specials Teachers!
In addition to meeting with your child’s classroom teacher during Parent-Teacher conferences on either October 18th or October 19th, you will also have an opportunity to meet with their other teachers. This includes Mrs. Lints (Physical Education), Ms. Lockrey (STEM), and Mr. Romanik (Music). At these conferences you will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in these “special” classes.
If you are interested in meeting with and talking with any or all of your child’s specials’ teachers, please sign up for a time slot using the links provided below. Each slot is only 10 minutes long. Ms. Lockrey’s conferences will all be done via Zoom/Google Meet due to her working in multiple buildings. Ms. Lockrey will reach out to you with further information if you sign up with her.
There are not enough time slots for the teachers to meet with all Thomson students, so please be sure to sign up sooner rather than later if you are interested. Any leftover time slots will be available at Thomson Elementary for “walk-in” conferences with Mrs. Lints and Mr. Romanik.
Thank you!
Leandra Lints, Physical Education
Wendy Lockrey, STEM
Michael Romanik, Music
Click here to sign up for a time with Mrs. Lints (Physical Education)
Click here to sign up for a time with Ms. Lockrey (STEM)
Fun to Be Fit! ⚽🏀🏈
Hi families! We have had a fantastic start to physical education. The students are learning the importance of exercise, teamwork, and spatial awareness. We had fun learning the rules of the playground as well as playing scooter freeze, noodle tag, musical hoops, and football. We will soon learn soccer and have a special Halloween themed unit! Remember a healthy body stays in motion!
- Mrs. Lints
Happy Reading!📚📖📘
Hi from the Thomson Library! For the month of October we are going to be reading all things pumpkins and Halloween! We also have a short month with conferences and Intersession! If your kiddo has library on one of the days there is no school, we will get their class moved to another day! Watch for info from their teacher on when it will be moved to! Also, the Scholastic Book Fair will be November 7th-November 10th! Keep your eyes peeled for more info to come home soon! Keep filling out those reading logs!
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Townsend - Media Center Para
STEM🖥️👨💻📱
Hello Thomson families!
I have enjoyed getting to know all of my Thomson Teddies in STEM class this month. We have been learning kindergarten routines and procedures, as well as working on iPads and Chromebook laptops. This month the students have been working on an educational website: https://www.starfall.com/h/. It has many fun reading and math games, and activities for grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Best of all, it is free!
:) Ms. Lockrey
Music Class🎵🎹🎺
Please be sure to check out Mr. Romanik's monthly newsletter titled, "Music Notes."
October Students of the Month! 🏅🏅
Each month classroom teachers will nominate one student from their class to be entered into the grade level drawing for 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 October are:
Mrs. Lucy's Preschool: Aleeyah Hoey
Developmental Kindergarten: Finley Campbell & Phoebe Koester
Kindergarten Group 1: Lennon Peruski & Madison Durham
Kindergarten Group 2: Lucy Blosser & Joslynn Huntoon
Kindergarten Group 3: Paisleigh Connell & Aubrey Callis
Our other outstanding nominees for the month October were:
Roosevelt McKee
Cameron Haynes
Gibson Vogt
Eli Maglothin
Teagan Warkenthien
Sariyah Jones
Norah Crongeyer
Congratulations to these outstanding young learners!
A Note from Miss Kay's Kitchen!🧑🍳🍴
Lunch this year looks a bit different for our Thomson students. This school year we have introduced the salad bar. The children pick up their main entrée and then head to the salad bar to choose what fruits and vegetables they would like. It was a little chaotic in the beginning of the year, but they are starting to get the hang of it! One thing you can work on with your child is letting them know if they are school lunch or lunch from home.
Just a reminder that lunch is free to all students! A milk without school lunch if NOT free. If your child would like a milk to go with their lunch from home it will be $0.40. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the office if you have any questions or concerns. Thank youa!
-Miss Kay
Thomson is Hiring!
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.
-Upcoming Dates-
- Wednesday, October 4th - COUNT DAY!
- Wednesday, October 11th - Baffling Bill comes to Thomson!
- Friday, October 13th - PTO Pals
- Monday, October 16th - PTO Meeting @ 6:00 in Lounge
- Tuesday, October 17th - Stranger Awareness Presentation
- Wednesday, October 18th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Thursday, October 19th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Friday, October 20th - NO SCHOOL for staff and students
- Thursday, October 26th - Halloween Parade and Parties!
- Friday, October 27th - NO SCHOOL!
Thomson Elementary
Website: https://www.davisonschools.org/
Location: 617 East Clark Street, Davison, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-0911