Newsletter: September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
Did you know we’re celebrating a birthday this year? Thomas Elementary is turning 35 years old!
Let’s take a trip back in time…
Gallon of gas: $0.90
President: Ronald Reagan
Super Bowl champions: Washington Redskins
Do you know anyone who attended Thomas Elementary in 1988, the year we opened? Let us know- we’d love to talk to them about then and now! Send an email to garris_melissa@dublinschools.net.
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
SCHOOL CLOSED: LABOR DAY
Enjoy the long weekend!
RUNNING CLUB
Running Club is an after-school club, which is open to fourth and fifth grade students at Thomas Elementary. The club meets after school and encourages a healthy lifestyle, perseverance, and friendship. There is room for 60 students in the Running Club.
To register, visit bit.ly/runningclubfall2023 next week.
School Information
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PTO News
FALL FLOWER SALE
The mums will arrive on September 19th. We have already raised $1,328.50 for our school!
TIGER TREK
Tiger Trek is our biggest annual fundraiser of the year! Tiger Trek will be held on Friday, September 22 during your student's lunch recess. It is a walk and/or run followed by an obstacle course. The fundraiser will start on September 8.
Sign up to volunteer at the Tiger Trek here.
GET INVOLVED!
Please continue to check the PTO website and Facebook page for important information, and for all volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved in our school.
Upcoming Dates
September 4: No School (Labor Day)
September 12: PTO General Meeting (all are welcome!) 6:00
Report an Absence (email)
District News
DCSU and Community Conversation
Our next DCSU session and Community Conversation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20 at Emerald Campus from 6-8:30 p.m. Featured topics include Navigating Club vs School Sports, Literacy and Language at Home, Talking with Youth About Substance Abuse, Understanding the New Graduation Requirements and more. Learn more here.
Now Enrolling - Fall After School Community Education
Looking for fun and entertaining after school programs for your child? The following DCS Community Education classes are now enrolling students.
Golf Squad
Bright Yogis
Drama Kids
Chess Scholars
Spanish and French
Young Rembrandts
Kung Fu Panda
Eager Engineers
Eager Artists
Stitch and Sew
Pottery
Babysitting
Visit the Info Hub/Community Ed page on the district website to enroll.
City of Dublin News
Overdose Awareness: Use the Medication Drop Box 24/7
With International Overdose Awareness Day happening this week, it’s an important time to reflect on what we can do to eliminate medication abuse. Do your part by disposing of unused or expired drugs at the Justice Center’s designated drop box. What to know.
2 Things for Your Preparedness Month Checklist
To stay in the know during emergencies, Dublin City Schools district residents are encouraged to sign up for two important notification systems: ALERT Franklin and Smart911. Get the details.