Newsletter: December 15, 2023
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December 15, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
We are looking forward to a fun three day week next week! Teachers have special activities planned, and the whole school will gather for a Sing Along and Winter Parties.
Amidst all these fun events, it can sometimes be tricky for students to remember to follow behavior expectations at school. We value our partnership with families very much, and appreciate your support in encouraging kind and appropriate behavior at school– even in these last few days before a long break! Thank you.
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
WINTER BREAK
The first semester of the 2023-24 school year ends on Wednesday, December 20. Winter Break begins December 21 and school will resume on Thursday, January 4.
WINTER PARTIES: ALLERGY INFORMATION
Winter parties will be held on Wednesday, December 20. The PTO has planned the activities and the snacks–thank you! Please review the snacks listed below. If your child has a food allergy that is included in these snacks, contact your teacher or the front office so we can offer your child an alternative.
Great Value Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts (contains: milk, eggs, wheat and soy)
Favorite Day Holiday Pretzels (snowflake look) (contains: wheat)
Happy Belly Pretzel Sticks (contains: wheat)
School Information
ARRIVING AFTER 9:10
Upcoming Dates
December 20: Winter Parties
December 21 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
January 4: School resumes
January 13: Report Cards available on Infinite Campus
PTO News
WINTER PARTIES
There are still many ways to be involved with and support the Winter Parties!
Sign up to volunteer at the party:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844ACAD2CA7FE3-46270958-gtewinter
Help assemble party boxes on Dec. 18th:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48ADAE29A7FD0-46199686-winter
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
Winter Break Opportunity for Families
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is commemorating the Space Force birthday with discounted admission and hands-on learning activities. This is a great opportunity for students and families to explore the NVMM, learn more about the Space Force, and enjoy a memorable time together celebrating the Veteran experience. Visit December 20-24, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is $4. Children under age 5 are free.
Event Highlights
Hands-on learning activities including Build your own rocket kits (while supplies last!)
Space-Related Scavenger Hunt
Space Force Themed Cupcakes (December 20 only)
FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Safe Space
This month marks the first anniversary of Safe Space Dublin, an initiative to ensure community-based sanctuaries for people who have experienced hate crimes, threats or intimidation, or for people in personal crisis. All City buildings, including the Dublin Justice Center, all Washington Township Fire Department stations and many local businesses and organizations operate as Safe Space Dublin locations. Learn more: https://safespacedublin.org/.
Outdoor Feed Ordinance
The City of Dublin recognizes the growing deer population in Ohio. In response, Dublin City Council recently passed an Outdoor Feeding Ordinance. The ordinance prohibits feeding any wild animals or animals running at large on private property. Learn more: https://dublinohiousa.gov/recreation-services/parks/nature-education/.
ReSpawn Lounge
Got a gamer in your family? We have special winter break drop-in hours at DCRC's Respawn Lounge. Visit on Dec. 21 & 22 to play for FREE and receive an exclusive coupon code to purchase your next five-visit punch pass. Learn more: https://bit.ly/DCRCesports