CAASPP Testing
It is extremely important that students arrive to school on-time, well rested and have eaten breakfast on testing days (and all other days as well!). If students arrive late and testing has already started, they will not be able to enter the test and will need to make it up at a later time. Students are only testing in their English and Math classes and 8th graders will also test in their Science class. All other classes will have extended block schedules to allow for additional teaching, projects, presentations, etc... The detailed testing schedule including which tests are given on a specific day can be found here.
GREAT AMERICA FIELD TRIP
8th Graders who qualified to attend the Great America field trip will be going on May 29th. Student permission slips and money should have already been submitted. Students will be notified of the bus they are riding a few days prior to the trip. Students will leave school around 9:00am and will return to the school at 6:00pm. Students who did not qualify or have chosen not to attend should plan to be at school on May 29th and follow their regular schedules. Any student who shows up at Great America on the day of the event separate from the school event will be subject to school disciplinary action for truancy and disruption to the scheduled school event.
8th GRADE CELEBRATION
The 8th Grade Celebration will be held from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, May 30th. The theme will be "Caribbean Summer Party." Students who qualified for the event should have already submitted their RSVP Google Form. The deadline to submit has passed. No students will be permitted to enter, on the day of the event, who have not already submitted the RSVP. The 8th Grade Celebration is a free event that is sponsored by the PTSA and is in-lieu-of a promotion ceremony. Students will have opportunities to play games, dance, hang-out with friends and participate in special activities. It's sure to be fun event for all!
DRESS CODE POLICY REMINDER
Dress Code Policy for Students
Students who violate the dress code policy will be asked to change and may also receive consequences.
Administration will determine appropriateness of dress.
Shirts, tops, and dresses must have straps.
The midriff must be covered.
Garments covering the lower body must be sufficient to cover the buttocks and undergarments (no sagging).
No gang affiliation clothing.
No bandanas, bandana print paraphernalia, gang insignia, or tagging of any sort at school.
No flip flops, slippers, slides, or high heels. These pose a safety issue.
Sandals must have a strap around the back of the ankle/foot, and Crocs (or other similar type footwear) must be in “sport mode” (ankle strap used)
Wallet chains longer than 6 inches may not be worn at school.
No blankets, slippers, or pillows.
No pajamas unless it’s a school sponsored Spirit day.
No clothing items that display or represent guns (weapons), alcohol, drugs, violence, racism, or sexually inappropriate images, wording, references, etc. This includes Cookies clothing/paraphernalia.
Students may only wear caps, hats, beanies, and hoodies when outside. They are NOT allowed to be worn in the classroom or other school buildings.
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
End of the year Medication Pick up
Many of our students have a supply of medication at school. A parent or
guardian is required to pick up their child’s medication(s) by the last day of
school, May 31st . Medications cannot be released to students, unless they have
proper authorization to self-carry (Form E on file) at school. If not picked up
by May 31st all medications left will be discarded.
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Medications for 2024-2025 School Year
If your child needs to take medication during the school day, proper
medication form(s) must be completed by a physician and parent. The Form
D (Medication at School) or Severe Allergy medication forms (specific to
medications related to allergies, e.g. epinephrine, antihistamine) are required
for all medications including over-the-counter. A parent may pick up the
forms in the school office. They are also available on the district website.
THANK YOU
Thank you to the parents who generously donated through Amazon to assist with Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! We were able to raise $500 to help with the cost! Below are a few samples of all of the kind words that were shared as notes added to individual donations. Our families are amazing!
"Thank you to all the teachers and staff for being there for us always"
"Thanks for guiding kids in the right direction and helping them in learning new skills"
"Much much appreciation to you, teachers, for ALL you do!"
"Thank you to all teachers and staff for everything you do for each and every student!!!!"
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2024/25 - AUGUST 14, 2024
The first day of school for next year is August 14th. Please plan accordingly when planning your summer vacations. Students who are not present on the first day of school may be dropped from enrollment. The FUSD instructional calendar is attached for your advanced planning.
THORNTON BELL SCHEDULE 2024/25
The District has approved our Instructional Minutes and bell schedules for the 2024/25 school year. If you will be a new or returning student to Thornton Middle School, please review the bell schedule to help with your planning for student pick-up and drop-off to school.
SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 5th & 6th
We are in the planning stages for our, in-person, MAZE and WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) days. We have confirmed that we will be holding these days on August 5th & 6th. Please hold these dates as a day that you and your child will need to attend MAZE and/or WEB to have an orientation, take pictures, get student schedules, etc... More details and information will be provided in July.