Newsletter: January 5, 2024
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JANUARY 5, 2024
School News
Principal's Message
Thomas families,
We were happy to welcome kids back to school this week! Everything is as it should be, with kids' voices filling the halls again. They’ve been a little sleepy (and cold!) these two days back, but I know their energy level will even out soon!
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
PTO GENERAL MEETING
NOMINATE A COMMUNITY CHAMPION!
DYSLEXIA SCREENING
Starting this year, Ohio public schools are required to administer an approved dyslexia screening measure to all K-3 students. Dublin City Schools will be administering the mClass DIBELS 8 assessment, our dyslexia screening measure, to K-3 students over the next several weeks. The assessment includes short fluency measures that detect risk and monitor the development of early literacy skills. Parents will be notified if the assessment results indicate their student is at risk for reading difficulties. Additional information about mClass DIBELS can be found here.
School Information
JANUARY LUNCH MENU
Upcoming Dates
January 13: Report Cards available on Infinite Campus
January 29-February 9: Yearbook Sale
February 15: Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16: No School (Staff Professional Work Day)
February 19: No School (President's Day)
February 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences
PTO News
THANK YOU
As we reflect on the first half of the school year, we are filled with deep appreciation for our amazing volunteers. Your time, energy, and passion add a special touch to our Thomas community. To our generous donors, your contributions have allowed us to be successful with our events! We look forward to a fun and exciting 2024!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PTO!
Get involved & stay connected! Please join our PTO Facebook page, and check the PTO website for all event details, volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to our amazing school.
Report an Absence (email)
District News
Media Center Resources
DCS Media Centers provide students with educational materials in a variety of formats, with diversity of appeal, allowing for the presentation of many different points of view. Media centers house a collection of materials to meet the curricular needs of the students and faculty. To partner with families, parents may opt in to receive notifications when their student checks out a book. To do so, please complete the form at this link.
After School Enrichment Opportunities
After school enrichment classes begin January 8! But, there’s still time to register for classes that are of interest to your child such as French, Drama, Babysitting, Engineering and more. Learn more here.
Strings Olympics for 5th and 6th Grade String Students
The DCS Middle School Orchestra Department is once again putting on the annual String Olympics, February 10, at Karrer Middle School, open to all DCS students enrolled in our 1st year Strings Class (5th Grade Strings and Level 1 6th Grade Strings). For just $20, attendees will receive a t-shirt and participate in musical competitions, games, pizza, prizes, and much more! Learn more and register HERE! To guarantee a t-shirt, please register by Friday, January 12.
Travel Opportunity for 5th and 6th grade students
Travels Back in Time is a student travel program, led by a DCS teacher, in which students will travel by bus to Boston, walk the Freedom Trail, and visit landmarks from the American Revolution. The program promotes an understanding of the historical background of our nation, specifically looking at how it has evolved over time. For current 5th and 6th grade students. Learn more here.
FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Recycle Your Christmas Tree – Trees will be picked up each Monday in January at 7 a.m. Remove all decorations before leaving at the curb free of any bags/wrappings. Trees should be cut into sections no longer than 4 feet. More information - https://bit.ly/3mNuoiz
Fuel the Future of Dublin – Make a difference in your local government! Whether interested in a specific topic or getting more informed about city government and serving our community, you have plenty of opportunities in Dublin. Learn more about serving on a City Board, Commission or Committee. https://fuelthefuture.dublinohiousa.gov/
Smart 911 – Dublin’s newest emergency communications tool, Smart911 enables residents to sign up for severe weather alerts that are automated and sent to registrants immediately after the National Weather Service issues a severe weather warning for the Dublin area. Residents can also opt-in to receive Dublin community announcements. Learn more https://bit.ly/EmergencyPrepDublin