School News
March 6, 2020
Mindful Minute
Celebrating our Staff
Shining Moment
Reading Machines!
Cookie Dunk Challenge
Important Notes & School Highlights
Science Fair: Students in grades K-6 are invited to participate in this year's Science Fair on Wednesday, March 18. A short awards ceremony will be held in the gym at 2:00 that day.
IREAD3/ILEARN: This spring, students in grades 3-6 will participate in annual state testing. Third graders will take the IREAD test on March 16-17. The ILEARN test window, for grades 3-6, will start April 20 and run through May 15. Students WILL NOT be testing through the entire window. We will work to do our testing the first couple of weeks, but use the additional time for any make up testing. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments or absences throughout these dates. To view sample items or learn more about IREAD3 and ILEARN, click here.
Round-Up: We will host Kingergarten and PreK Round-Up on March 11 at 6:30 PM and on March 12 at 9:00 AM. Children who turn 5 years old on or before August 1 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Children interested in our parent-funded preschool program must turn 4 years old on or before August 1. Parents/Guardians of eligible students are encouraged to attend one of our round-up sessions. Important enrollment and program information will be shared. Children are not expected to attend this meeting.
PTO News: PTO is looking for volunteers to help with Spring Picture Day (April 3) and Field Day (May 21). Please let them know of your interest through the Thorntown PTO facebook page or email them at thorntownpto@yahoo.com. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 31 at 3:00 PM.
Free Shot Clinic: On April 17, the Boone County Health Department will offer a free shot clinic for 5th graders moving into 6th grade. Take advantage of this convenience with updating school vaccines. More info coming soon.
FOR THE CALENDAR
March
3/9 Robotics Team Demonstration for School Board Mtg 7PM
3/11 Kindergarten and PreK Round Up 6:30 PM
3/12 Kindergarten and PreK Round Up 9:00 AM
3/16-3/17 3rd Grade IREAD Assessment (avoid scheduling appointments)
3/18 Science Fair
3/19 Spring Family Night Book Fair & Escape Room - Fun for All! 5:30-7:00 (no meal this year)
3/23 Spring Break Week - No School 3/23-3/27
3/31 PTO Mtg at 3:00 PM in the media center
Thorntown Events
Community Events
Join the fun at Thorntown Public Library
Harry Potter Party/Triwizard Tournament at Thorntown Public Library
Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to attend this fun event. On Saturday, March 7, drop in anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 pm to be sorted into your house – which will it be? Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? After the sorting have fun with activities that will include snacks, games, wand decorating, and our very own Triwizard Tournament. Please RSVP by owl or person to the library so we may estimate attendance. Dress code: Wizarding robes or Plainclothes (we don’t want the muggles to get suspicious!)
Winter Read & Bead Challenge
The Winter Read & Bead Challenge is going strong! Stop in the library to receive your reading log to begin collecting beads. The Challenge continues until March 23rd.
Thorntown Public Library is located at 124 N Market Street, Thorntown. Please call 765-436-7348 with any questions. ALL Western Boone School students are eligible for FREE library cards but you don’t need a card to participate in our events. All events are FREE!
Where to find us...
Email: abbie.hayden@webo.k12.in.us
Website: tes.weboschools.org
Location: 200 West Mill Street, Thorntown, IN, USA
Phone: (765)485-2447
Twitter: @ThorntownES