Big T Weekly

Dear Big T Families,

The Big T community is not only busy learning, but also staying active. Thanks to Chelsi Woodcox, the 100 Mile Club has returned to Big T! This past Wednesday, we had 31 students who collectively have already run 55 miles (in one morning). This was the first meeting of the running club with many more to come. So, if you would still like to participate, see the flyer in this newsletter with more information.

Our PTA is busy planning for our signature event, the Chili Supper and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 4th.. If you missed the planning meeting this week, please be on the lookout for other meetings and ways you can be involved. This is a tradition of 73 years that serves not only as a fundraiser, but a community event. It is a must do and something you will not want to miss.

As the saying goes…”it takes a village” and for us, it is a community. We are #BigTStrong and we are grateful for all of the support.

Hope to see you all next Friday (9/20) at the movie night featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 and free Kona Ice! All of this fun begins at 6 PM on the black top.

We appreciate you!

Sarah Walgast

Principal

TEEC: Are you an adult family, staff, or student member of the TSD Community who is interested in learning about how TSD addresses equity, diversity, and inclusion? If so, sign-up to join the TSD Educational Equity Council (TEEC)! We will host quarterly meetings this school year to increase knowledge of the equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work throughout TSD.

We are seeking broad and diverse community participation to help us move our work forward in alignment with the TSD Strategic Plan and TSD Board Policies related to Educational Equity (Policy ADB), Equal Educational Opportunities (Policy JB), and Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity (Policy AC).

The first meeting of the Thompson Educational Equity Council (TEEC) will be held on October 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. If you or your TSD student are interested in attending, please complete the sign-up form. We will have pizza!

~Submitted by Dr. Maria Gabriel, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Big T Family Family Movie Night is one week away! Get ready for some free Kona Ice, Kung Fu Panda 4 on the big screen and a beautiful fall-ish night.

Three quick, but important reminders:

• This is a family event, and families are responsible for their children during the event. There is no supervision provided by Big T staff or PTA. Thanks!
• Bring your camping chairs and blankets as this is an outdoor movie on the upper playground.
• Kona Ice & Playtime is 6-7ish, and the movie will start at dark/7:15ish.

Big T is getting our nature nook cleaned up and reset and we need your help! . We are planning a work day for October 5th from 9am-12pm. We would love to have you there!

We are inviting everyone to sign up for and join scouts over at Namaqua Elementary. If you like hiking, swimming, camping, archery, climbing, adventuring in the outdoors, or have always wanted to try it, then come join us in the Scouts. It is for both Boys and Girls and for all ages and we have a sign-up night for all students next Thursday the October 3rd at 6pm after school. Make sure to tell your parents and come join us for an evening of games and activities. Again, that is next Thursday, over at Namaqua Elementary, after school at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Have you updated your Annual Family Check-in (AFC)? Are you receiving communication via phone, text and email? Pick your preference while you review your Annual Family Check-in! The AFC is required for ALL current students in Thompson School District. Families are required to have a parent or guardian in the current student’s primary household review and sign permission forms and update (if needed) the student’s household information, emergency contacts, and health information. Annual Family Check-In is located in the Parent Portal Account. For assistance, please contact Portal@TSD.org.

* When your student is absent it is a good idea to reach out to their teacher to get work to do at home. However, still call the attendance line or email the office to excuse the absence. Teachers are busy and may not have time to let the office know that the absence was excused through them.

You can now excuse the absence through the parent portal if that is more convenient for you.

* If your student is absent due to an appointment, please get a medical note from the clinic and send it to the front office. Medical appointments with a note are the only absences the state of Colorado considers as excused for their count purposes.

* Remember, if you need to change how your student normally goes home please call or email the office before 2:30 PM. Stacey.faykosh@tsd.org or 970-613-5600

* Please remember that toys are to remain at home. They can be a distraction in the classroom and there are tears if the toy disappears.

**Small lost and found items are usually kept at the office.

Healthy Kids Club is a program sponsored by UCHealth to promote health and wellness for kids. They offer programs throughout the year including in the summer. Here is the link: healthykidsclub.org

September 20 - PTA Family Movie Night 6:00-9:00 PM

September 26 - Vision and Hearing Screening

October 5 - Nature Nook Building 9:00 - 12:00

November 2 - 73rd Annual Chili Supper 4:00-7:00

Email: info.bigt@thompsonschools.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/BigThompson
Location: 7702 W Hwy 34, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-5600
Facebook: facebook.com/BigThompsonElementarySchoolofNatureandStem

School Closure Line

Linea de Cierre Escolar

(970) 613-6788

Pokemon cards, oh my! We need your support. Pokemon cards should not be brought to school. These cards are becoming a distraction to learning and have caused numerous arguments as well as some tears. So, we are asking that Pokemon cards be left at home. If a student brings these cards to school and they are not left in the backpack, the teacher will hold onto the cards until the end of the day. At the end of the day, the cards will be given back to the student to take home and leave at home. If the cards are brought back again (after being told to leave them at home), the cards will be given to the office and will need to be picked up by a family member. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and cooperation with this matter.

NOCO Emergency Alert

Hi Principals! Larimer County Fire Departments have asked us to share this information. Please be sure to pass this information out to your families. This emergency alert will alert those who sign up for it with emergency notifications from Larimer county. Please text NOCOALERT to 888777.

Save your Morning Fresh milk caps and send them to the school. The PTA turns them in for money.

If you do any purchasing through Office Depot/Max, please use our ID#70018268. We get 5% back through their Gives Back to School Program. Thank you!

You are able to make an anonymous report for anything that concerns or threatens you, your family, your friends, or your community. For more information go to:

https://safe2tell.org/