Newsletter: October 13, 2023
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October 13, 2023
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Thomas Families,
We have some wonderful teachers at Thomas Elementary.
Introducing…our kindergarten teachers! Mrs. O’Brien and Mrs. Anders are kind, calm, and endlessly patient. The amount of content they are able to deliver in less than three hours to our littlest learners is nothing short of miraculous!
Mrs. O’Brien and Mrs. Anders shared that their favorite parts about teaching kindergarten are getting to see students’ personalities bloom and sharing some special “first-time” moments together at school. And of course, the hugs!
Go Tigers,
Melissa Garris
FLU SHOT CLINIC
On Thursday, Thomas Elementary will host a Flu Shot Clinic for students in grades 2 - 5 during the school day. If you would like your child to receive a (free) flu shot, please complete this Consent Form and send it in with your child.
VETERANS DAY
Please reach out to Mrs. Neely in the office with any questions. neely_jamie@dublinschools.net
HARVEST PARTIES
School Information
SCHOOL LUNCH INFORMATION
THIRD GRADE STATE TESTING
NO SCHOOL
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday, October 20 and Monday, October 23.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Our first night of parent-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 18. We look forward to spending time with families to share updates on student progress!
BIKE RIDERS
Upcoming Dates
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
October 27: Harvest Parties (during school), Trunk or Treat (6:00)
PTO News
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to Mrs. Kelley & Ms. Walters for being nominated for Teacher Spotlight!!!
Visit the PTO webpage at Thomas PTO - Staff Spotlight (thomaselementarypto.com) to see why they are so awesome, and to nominate your favorite teacher or staff member!
DINE AND DONATE: CANE'S
Help support Thomas and make your life easier on conference night!
Eat at Cane’s on October 18 (dine in or take out) from 11 am - 9 pm and Cane’s will give Thomas 15% of sales! Please show the flier, found here on the PTO website. Thomas PTO - Dine & Donate
CONFERENCE NIGHT MEAL HELP
The PTO will be providing staff with Canes on 10/18 for teacher conferences, as well as a meal on 10/24.
Please consider donating snack/side items here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844ACAD2CA7FE3-fall1
TRUNK OR TREAT: OCTOBER 27
We are 2 weeks away from our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event! There are still lots of ways to be involved in the event:
Volunteer: https://bit.ly/TrunkTreatParentVolunteers
Decorate a trunk: https://bit.ly/TrunkSignUp2023
Donate goodies to be passed out at the event: Feed the Monster
Enter our raffle: https://bit.ly/5050RafflePresale
HARVEST PARTIES
The PTO will be decorating the Commons and assembling Harvest Party materials by class on Wednesday Oct. 25 at 6 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 with the comment Room Parties.
Report an Absence (email)
District News
Levy Q & A Playlist
If you were not able to tune in to last night’s Virtual Community Conversation focused on levy questions and answers, we have posted the playlist on our district YouTube channel. The questions and answers are viewable as individual clips to help you digest the information. Check it out here.
FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Sustainable Saturday: Document Destruction Day Expands Services
We've upgraded the ever-popular Document Destruction Day to become Sustainable Saturday. Drop off clothing for donation to Goodwill, linens and towels for donation to the Ohio Wildlife Center, e-waste and Styrofoam materials for recycling (and, of course, that stack of old docs)! Drive up and drop-off on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Details here.
Vehicles Galore to Wow You and More
EASE Logistics’ annual Touch-A-Truck event features family fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15, including appearances by Your Dublin Police! Interact with loads of vehicles, food trucks, inflatable and more entertainment. Click to find out where to see the trucks.
Join the Slow Down Dublin Movement
The City of Dublin is asking students and families to help our community focus on safe driving, including in school zones, with the launch of the “Slow Down Dublin” campaign. Display vinyl stickers, car magnets and yard signs to help create safe, comfortable streets for all residents and road users in Dublin. Items can be picked up at City Hall (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) or the Dublin Community Recreation Center (5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday). Learn more at bit.ly/SlowDownDublin.