The Tiger Pride Newletter
Saint Thomas Elementary School - SEPTEMBER 9/1/2021
First Two Weeks of School
- Get involved with your child's learning. Read with them each night, review their homework, ask them to tell you about their day, join the St. Thomas PTA
- Communicate with your child's teacher. Connect with them through their Class Dojo, Seesaw, or email. Parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled later this fall.
- Set a specific bedtime for your child to ensure they get the rest they need to be ready to learn the next day.
- Encourage your child to explore their interests. Read a new book, go on a hike, complete a science project, play an organized sport.
Our Positive Tiger Recognition program officially kicks off this month. The program consists of the monthly Tiger Traits and the Positive Tiger Pride recognitions. Members of the Tiger Trait committee will communicate with the faculty and staff the character pillar for each month (ex. Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Honesty, Caring, Citizenship, etc.). The committee is currently planning mini-lessons and other activities for each monthly character pillar.
At the end of each month, we will recognize our students of the month from each grade level that best displayed the Tiger Trait for the month.
Please use the Tiger Pride cards to recognize student/staff members for demonstrating the monthly Tiger Trait AND for displaying our core values that include Care for Self, Care for Others, and Care for Property.
The student (or staff member) may turn their Tiger Pride Card into the office.
At the end of each month, two students will be recognized from grades K - 2 and 3 - 5, respectively.
Two faculty/staff members will be recognized monthly.
Thank you for supporting and encouraging the success of our students.
We have the best students and staff in the world!
WithTiger Pride
Mr. Bradley
New St. Thomas Elementary School lettering at the main entrance!
Daily Health Screening
Tiger Pride Day - Friday, September 3rd!!!
September - St. Thomas PTA Update!
First General Meeting is Wednesday, Sept 22nd at 6:00 pm in the school library. We will be discussing fundraisers, Trunk or Treat, Race for Education, and Holiday Shoppe. Hope to see you there!
Our annual Race for Education is Friday, October 15 during the school day! Information will be coming home this week. We have BIG goals this year so send in addresses for everyone you know to make this fundraiser the best we’ve ever had! Labels are due back on Sept 10th. Make sure you check out the prizes that can be earned in the information packet. Follow Facebook and Instagram for updates over the next 2 months.
Membership for the 2021-22 is now open!
Please support the St. Thomas PTA today by joining our PTA membership! The cost is only $8 which goes toward family events in the evening (Trunk or Treat, Bingo for Books, Spelling Bee), Fun Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, playground equipment, outdoor seating, Scholastic Readers, field trips, and much more!
Your membership alone will give us a BIGGER voice in our school and community. Budget, programs, school events, and volunteer opportunities will be discussed at monthly and general meetings (attendance is not mandatory). We would love for you to join us at our next meeting and see all the great things the PTA has to offer!
General meeting dates: 9/22, 1/19, 4/27
Keep in mind anyone can join the PTA; parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Anyone who has an interest in making your child’s potential a reality can join the PTA and make it possible.
Please contact us with any questions (Saintthomaspta@gmail.com or on the Facebook page)
Follow St. Thomas PTA on Facebook and Instagram
for all the latest school news and events!
Tammy Boyce
PowerSchool Parent Portal
please be sure to access the new Powerschool Portal to create an account and link your children to the account. A letter was sent to families within the Tuscarora School District with the required information and steps to follow to set up your account.
Please be sure that you update your contact information and student medical information once you have created your account. Your updated contact information will be used for future school communications.
Saint Thomas PTA Spirit Wear Sale - ENDS Sept. 12th
Elementary Swimming is Back!
The 3rd and 4th grades will kickoff our swimming in September.
Notes to School
- Include the child's FIRST AND LAST NAME on any notes sent from home.
- When your child is absent from school, a note stating the reason for the absence must be submitted within 3 days upon their return to school.
- Notes should be sent any time you are planning to pick up your child for an early dismissal.
- No bus passes will be given for a change in transportation unless prearranged through the transportation department.
Free and Reduced Meal Forms
Daily School Schedule
7:20: Doors open
7:35: Announcements and Breakfast is done being served
7:40: School day starts
2:10: Dismissal starts
Saint Thomas Elementary Contact Information
Email: tbradley@tsdrockets.org
Website: https://stt.tsdrockets.org/
Location: 70 School House Road, Saint Thomas, PA, USA
Phone: (717)-369-3123
Twitter: @tbbrad