Tomlinson Trailblazers
September 6, 2021
School Day: 7:45 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Message from the Principal
Hello Tomlinson families,
As we move into week three, we are all settling into routines. Don't forget those face masks. Please send your child to school with a mask every day. While we have extras to give to students in a pinch, students often don't like the ones available on campus. They much prefer their own. It's always a good idea to have an extra face mask in the backpack. When one is dirty, dropped on the floor or otherwise not good for use, the back up mask comes in handy. Also, don't forget those water bottles. It's hot outside and your students come in from recess extra thirsty. Our water bottle refill stations are ready to go!
One HUGE task at the beginning of the year is learning those lunch #s. Your student's s# will stay with them the entire time they attend NISD so committing that number to memory is super important. The keypad below can be used to practice the number. When students know their number, our breakfast and lunch lines move much more smoothly.
We have three important events coming up this week (Mobile Clinic, PTA and GT information night) followed by Parent Orientations next week. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read through the newsletter to stay abreast of all campus news. We are blazing the trail together!
Mrs. Tiemann
Tomlinson PTA General Meeting
All attendees will have an opportunity to win Tomlinson spirit wear, including the long sleeve and hoodies coming soon.
Tuesday, Sep 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
Tomlinson Cafeteria
GT Program Parent Information Night
Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021, 05:15 PM
Tomlinson Library
Safety First!
- Drive slowly in the car line and through the parking lot.
- Watch for pedestrians in all directions.
- When walking from the lot to the building, use the crosswalks.
- Never drop children off in the parking lot.
- Remain in a single file car line until past the cross walk.
Always adhere to the directions of the adults and student patrols on duty. These adults and students are there for your safety!
Visitors on Campus
NISD Health Guidelines
NISD will continue to follow the recommendations and guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as well as local public health guidance. We anticipate changes and modifications will continue throughout the school year in order to provide the safest situation possible for our students, families and employees.
- District plans include a continued emphasis on sanitation and cleaning of all facilities and physical distancing when possible. A temporary facemask mandate has been instated by the district. Please ensure your child comes to campus with their favorite mask. A spare is always a good idea.
- We may not compel an individual to disclose whether or not they have received COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Routine and frequent cleaning and disinfecting will continue. Frequent handwashing will also be encouraged with hand sanitizer available for students and staff.
- In the event of positive cases of COVID-19, we will follow recommended CDC guidelines for contact tracing and quarantining. We continue to monitor local health conditions and any changes to these guidelines will be communicated.
Student Classroom Assignments
Most importantly, we want to be sure the needs of our students are met. Oftentimes, the information we have for new students is limited. As we gain new information, we will make adjustments to placement if support in a special program is required.
Our priority is student success and we ask that you be patient during this time of transition. Working with you as the parent, we'll continue to make decisions in the best interest of your child and that might include a class change when new information becomes available. We certainly want to set each student up for success.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have information about your child that you feel would benefit us in making class placement decisions. Although we try to minimize changes, our grade levels are quickly becoming over full which may lead to changes in staffing.
Enjoying Time with Mr. Tomlinson!
Mr. Tomlinson came to visit.
He spent a little time talking to the staff.
We took our first staff picture with Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson
In case you were wondering.....
Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for all students this year! Breakfast is served from 7:00-7:40 a.m. daily.
Before 7:15 a.m., students not eating breakfast wait in the gym for a teacher to pick them up and take them to their grade level area. Students then sit in their hallway until 7:40 a.m.
The tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m.
NISD Notification re: Student Devices for the 2021-22 School Year
Northside has worked to procure and prepare devices for students in the district. To that end, your child(ren) will be provided a device because of an identified unmet technology need and to ensure success in the classroom.
The Northside device is being assigned to your child so he/she can continue their digital learning while participating in Northside curriculum both in class and at home. Every student and parent with a device is responsible for taking care of the device to ensure that present and future students continue to benefit from technology in education (please read more in the NISD Technology Loan Agreement). By accepting this device, you are acknowledging that your student(s) will provide basic care for the device and would otherwise lack a device sufficient to engage in the Northside curriculum.
If your student has their own mobile device that is sufficient to engage in daily learning at home and in school, please notify the district via the NISD Device Lending Agreement on nisd.net/parents page for data gathering purposes. Please note that if your student has an adequate device at home, that will not prevent your student from receiving a district issued device unless you decline/opt out of the Northside device on the nisd.net/parents page via the NISD Device Lending Agreement.
If you choose to opt out of receiving a Northside device, it’s strongly encouraged that your child bring a household device to complete the Northside curriculum. Please refer to the district handbook to read policies regarding “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) and understand that troubleshooting on a BYOD device will be limited to connecting to district WiFi, student password assistance, and basic website navigation. BYOD devices will not be serviced by the district Helpdesk.
Lastly, if you opt out of a Northside device for your student(s) and wish to switch to a district issued device you will need to revisit the NISD Device Lending Agreement on nisd.net/parents to change your selection at any time.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education. We look forward to serving our students in the upcoming school year.
Are you looking for a job?
- Teachers - General Ed and Special Ed
- Instructional Assistants
- Food Service / Cafeteria Staff
- Learning Tree Staff
- Bus Drivers
- Custodians
If you are seeking employment, consider applying for a job in NISD.
APPLY TODAY! Go to https://ess.nisd.net/ess/employmentopportunities/
CLUBS and MORE CLUBS!
- Choir includes 4th & 5th graders. Rehearsals will begin the second week of school.
- Safety Patrols includes 4th & 5th graders selected through an application process. Early arrival on campus is required.
- Announcements includes 5th graders in the fall with 4th graders added in the spring.
- Drama includes 4th & 5th graders with honorary cast & crew from various grade levels for our dedication performance.
Coming soon.....
- Battle of the Books is just for younger students. Grab that book list and start reading with your child.
Other ideas for clubs and activities for this year include: Library Crew, Flight Club, Young Girls Organization, Running/Fitness Club, Young Astronauts, Learn Something New Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Travel Club, Strings, Coding, and Games of the Past. There will be lots of opportunities for students to get involved.
These activities will span across a variety of grade levels. Sign up will be coming soon.
Tomlinson PTA
Exciting times! Important work! Amazing partnerships!
Special appreciation to parents and staff who have accepted nominations to serve in a critical role for the upcoming school year.
Our 2021-22 PTA Board members are:
President - Bethany Nicely
Treasurer - Maranda Martinez
Secretary - Carly Marshall
1st VP Membership - Jaime Garcia
2nd VP Fundraising - Vanessa Anderson
3rd VP Programs - Melissa Bunker
Parliamentarian - Melanie Garcia
ALWAYS WANTED! Great parents who want to be part of making Tomlinson the best it can be for our students and families. It's never too late to volunteer.
Learning Tree after school program
STAY CONNECTED!
Getting connected to the community is important to me. Northside has our Tomlinson website up and running. You can find that page at https://www.nisd.net/tomlinson . I'll be adding information there as it becomes available.
If you are on Facebook, please follow our Tomlinson Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tomlinsonelementaryschool . I'll be posting new information, photos and reminders to help you all stay connected and up to date.
Tomlinson Elementary
Website: https://www.nisd.net/tomlinson
Location: 9748 Swayback Ranch, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-398-2650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomlinsonelementaryschool