Newsletter: October 6, 2023
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October 6, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
Get ready for some "Thomas Elementary: Did You Know?"!!
Did you know ... we have 522 students at our school?
Did you know ... we are the only Dublin elementary school that serves students who live on both sides of the Scioto River?
Did you know ... our school is named after Griffith Thomas, the first professionally trained teacher in Dublin (circa 1809)?
The more you know!
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
TIGER TREK WINNERS
This week, prizes have been awarded to top earners for the Tiger Trek. The top earning class in each grade level celebrated with a Popsicle Party at school today! Also, students earned raffle tickets throughout the fundraiser, and raffle prizes are being sent home today. Congratulations!
HARVEST PARTIES
On Friday, October 27, each class will participate in Harvest Parties. Many thanks to the PTO for their support in planning and executing these fun experiences for students! Here’s what you can expect for Friday, October 27:
Students CAN wear costumes to school, if they would like. Masks and weapons are not allowed.
Parties will take place at the end of the day (2:45) and at 10:55 for Morning Kindergarten. See the PTO Update below for ways to help out with the parties, and information about food being served.
School Information
THIRD GRADE STATE TESTING
Third grade families:
Save the date for Ohio State Testing in English Language Arts. These tests will take place on Tuesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 19 in the morning. Please do your best to avoid appointments or pre-planned absences on these days.
NO SCHOOL
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday, October 20 and Monday, October 23.
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE
Each year, Adopt-a-Family matches local families experiencing a financial or medical crisis with volunteer sponsors from the community seeking to experience the joy of giving. Families receive gifts for their children and a grocery gift card for a holiday meal.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our school counselor, Mr. Koebel, at koebel_adam@dublinschools.net. The deadline to express interest is October 20.
See more information about resources and assistance on this flier.
Upcoming Dates
October 11: Picture Retake Day
October 16 - 27: Book Fair
October 17 and 19: Third Grade ELA Ohio State Test
October 18: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 20: No School
October 23: No School
October 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences
PTO News
TRUNK OR TREAT
Coloring pages will be coming home this week for our Trunk or Treat Coloring Contest! If you child would like to participate, please return the coloring page by Thursday, October 19. Please include your child’s name and teacher on the back. Prizes will be awarded; one per grade.
You still have time to sign up to decorate a trunk! https://bit.ly/TrunkSignUp2023
Save time at the Trunk or Treat and enter the raffle today! https://bit.ly/5050RafflePresa
For more information on the Trunk or Treat: https://www.thomaselementarypto.com/pto-socials/trunk-or-treat-2023
HARVEST PARTIES
Classroom Parties will be held on Friday, October 27, during the last 45 minutes of your student's day. This year, the parties will be led by the teachers with party activities and snacks provided by the PTO.
The snack will include apple slices generously donated by McDonalds on Tuttle Road and a cookie. Fifth graders will be provided a cookie kit from Walmart (16 Spooky Halloween Cookies Kit / 16 Pumpkin Cookie Kit) made in a peanut & tree nut free facility (contains: wheat, milk, eggs, soybeans, soy). All other grades will receive a Fall Treats Oreo pack (contains: wheat, soy).
If your students needs a substitute due to allergies, please contact our office.
Parent volunteers are invited to help assist during the parties. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48ADAE29A7FD0-44749254-2023
Help the PTO decorate the Commons and assemble Harvest Party materials on Wed. 10/25 starting at 6:00 pm. We'd love your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48ADAE29A7FD0-44923165-decorating
If you are unable to volunteer your time but want to participate financially, please send donations via Venmo @Thomas-PTO and mention Room Parties.
CONFERENCE NIGHTS
The PTO will be providing dinner for Staff from Raising Canes on October 18 for Parent/Teacher conferences, as well as a meal on October 24. Please consider donating snack or side items here- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844ACAD2CA7FE3-fall1
DINE AND DONATE
PTO WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE
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
District Dodgeball Tournament Beneficiary Nominations Accepted
Dublin City Schools is seeking nominations for the beneficiary for the annual Dodgeball Tournament now through October 22. A committee of DCS staff will evaluate the nominations and present three finalists to the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC). The SSAC will choose the beneficiary and it will be announced to the public in January. Submit your nomination here.
Global Travel Opportunities
The DCS Global Travel Program is offering trips for middle school and high school students in 2024 to countries in five continents. There is still time to sign up. Check out the full list of trips and information HERE.