Newsletter: October 17, 2024

On Wednesday and Thursday next week, third grade students will be taking the English Language Arts Ohio State Test, which measures students’ reading and writing abilities. Third graders will take the test in October and then again in April. The results of this test are a key factor in determining whether students are on track to meet the state’s reading proficiency standards by the end of third grade.

Third grade parents: please make sure your child is well-rested and has a good breakfast next week! If possible, avoid scheduling appointments or arriving late on Wednesday or Thursday.

On Tuesday afternoon, Thomas will be hosting an in-school flu shot clinic for students who return this form. If you have returned the form to school, your child will be called down to receive their flu shot

Please encourage your child to check the lost and found for any missing articles of clothing. It’s also a good time to write your last name on the tag of your child’s sweatshirts and jackets, which always end up in the lost and found!

Each year, Adopt-a-Family matches local families experiencing a financial or medical hardship with volunteer sponsors from the community. Families receive gifts for their children and a grocery card for a holiday meal. If you are interested in holiday assistance, please notify Mr. Koebel, our school counselor, by sending an email to koebel_adam@dublinschooles.net by next Friday. This flier provides more information about local resources.

Congratulations to third grade student Lohithaakshay Guduru, who won first prize in the Fire Safety Poster Contest run by Washington Township Fire Department. Way to represent Thomas, Lohith!

We’ll be honoring veterans of the United States military on Monday, November 11 at 9:30. If there is someone in your life who can join us at Thomas for our ceremony, please complete this form!

Oct. 18th: No School-Professional Development Day

Oct. 21st-24th: Scholastic Book Fair

Oct. 23rd-24th: Third Grade OST Testing

Oct. 25th: Class Harvest Parties & PTO Trunk or Treat

Join us next Friday, 10/25, for our Trunk or Treat event from 6:00-8:00 pm in the school parking lot. For more details: Trunk or Treat Tip Sheet

Volunteers Needed: Interested in helping out at the event? Sign up here!

50/50 Raffle:

You still have time to enter pre-purchase tickets for our 50/50 Raffle! Skip the line and purchase your raffle ticket today! Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event and the winner will be drawn at the end of the night. Enter here!

Coloring Contest

Coloring Contest ends Monday, October 21 and winners will be announced during our Trunk or Treat event.

Sign up to decorate a trunk!

We’re still looking for families to decorate their vehicles and hand out candy to Thomas families!. Sign up here!

Trunk or Treat Donations:

We’re seeking donations of candy and small toys to ensure a fun and festive experience for our students! All donations can be dropped off in the front vestibule or you can shop our Amazon Wishlist. Every contribution helps make this event a success, and we truly appreciate your support.

Class parties will be held on Friday, October 25. There are still a few slots available to assist in classrooms. Sign up here!

Can’t come during the school day, but still want to help? Join us Monday, 10/21 to help assemble party boxes and decorate the commons! Sign up here.

Snacks will be provided at the party. Please see the information below regarding allergy information and contact the office if your student needs a substitute due to allergies.

Harvest Party Snack Allergy Information:

KG-4th grade:

• Apple slices donated by McDonalds on Tuttle Road

• Fall Treats Oreo pack (contains: wheat, soy).

Fifth graders:

• Apple Slices donated by McDonalds on Tuttle Road

• A cookie kit from Sam's Club (Bakery Bling - 16CT Cookie Decorating Kit) made in a peanut & tree nut free facility (contains: egg, soy, and wheat).

• Pillsbury Funfetti frosting with sprinkles purchased at Walmart (contains: soybean ingredients).

We hope you will considering joining the PTO this school year! Join us if you are looking to be more involved in your child's education, have fun, meet friends, and make a positive impact on our school! Check out the PTO website today for more information and join our FB Group.

gtes_attendance@dublinschools.net

Dublin City Schools invites you to a public input session on Monday, October 21, from 7-8:30 PM at Jerome High School. Whether your school is impacted or not, we appreciate input from our DCS community. Learn more on our website.

In compliance with Senate Bill 29 (SB29) and federal regulations, Dublin City Schools is providing this notice to inform families about the monitoring of school-issued devices. As a participant in the federal E-Rate program, Dublin City Schools adheres to the requirements of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This means that the district has an internet safety policy in place, which includes measures to block or filter access to inappropriate online content. Beyond compliance with CIPA, Dublin City Schools utilizes monitoring tools through our technology provider(s) for other permissible reasons as outlined under SB29 (ex: location tracking, web-browsing activity, and other student interactions with school-issued devices). These monitoring practices not only help in filtering content and alerting designated school personnel to potential threats, instances of violence, or indications of suicidal or self-harm ideation, but they also assist teachers in ensuring that students remain on task during class. These measures support the safety, learning, and productivity of our students both online and in the classroom. If you have questions about this notice, please email us at info@dublinschools.net.

If you’re looking for something for your student, check out the Beyond the Classroom section on the Families Quick Links page on our website. This is where you can find lots of information and opportunities that happen outside school such as Athletics, After School Activities, the Info Hub, and Global Travel. These pages were just updated with new opportunities this week.

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA) is an organization that supports Black students as they progress through the school district. We organize social gatherings, mentorship opportunities and community service activities. We also host academic recognition programs which include annual scholarships for our graduating seniors. For more information email us at dublinaaparents@gmail.com or fill out our DPBSA Interest Form.

The DCS Global Travel Program is hosting a virtual Travel Information Night on October 29. Parents and students are invited to participate! This is your chance to hear about international educational opportunities being offered in 2026. Learn how District teachers will lead your student beyond the classroom on an enriching journey (you can come too)! Sign up for the Zoom session on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. We'll discuss travel plans, itineraries, what’s included, and how to enroll! RSVP to receive the Zoom link! Can’t make the meeting but want more information? RSVP and mark “Request information.” Want more detail? Check out the Global Travel page on our website!

Gather on the hill in front of the historic Dublin Cemetery for an evening of spooky family fun!

Grave Tales is an hour-long program of spooky storytelling. The stories start out gently for the younger crowd, but be warned: the stories get scarier, so older kids might want to stick around. All ages. Arrive early and bring a blanket. In case of rain, Grave Tales will be held indoors with limited seating.

Jerome's NHS is hosting a family Halloween Bash event on Sunday, October 20 geared towards elementary and preschool students. It will be from 1-3pm in the Jerome Aux Gym. There will be free activities, games, and crafts; families can also buy a wristband for a cake walk.

Public Transit Options with LinkUS
LinkUS is COTA’s plan to connect Central Ohio with transit, sidewalks, bikeways and trails. What’s in that for Dublin? Learn more about Issue #47 and COTA plans to enhance public transit accessibility for people, families and communities.

Save the Date: Document Destruction Day

Ready to toss out your old documents? Bring your docs to shred and recycle them onsite at the City Fleet Building, 6351 Shier Rings Road, from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 2. Find the list of accepted items and how many boxes for shredding you can bring.