Thalia Parent Newsletter
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5/1/18
Upcoming Events
May 4th - 11 - Staff appreciation week
May 8 - Super Citizen
May 9 - Math night @ 6pm
May 9 - ESL parent night
May 11 - Progress Reports go home
May 11 - Mother/Son kickball tournament
May 11 - Kindergarten Musical
May 15 - Safety patrol and news team applications due
May 28 - Memorial Day - No School
June 8 - Volunteer breakfast
June 12 - 5th grade trip to the Field House
June 13 - Field day
June 15 - 5th grade moving on ceremony
June 15 - Last Day of School and Early Dismissal for Students
June 22 - Report Cards mailed home
Lost and Found
School hours reminder
Thank your child's teacher
How can I help my child at home?
Examples of good 2-5th grade comprehension questions:
Why do you think the author included that sentence (what does it help the reader understand?)
What is this page mostly about/what is the main idea?
How does the character feel in this paragraph?
Summarize the paragraph we just read (1-2 sentences to tell me what it's mostly about).
Examples of good K-2nd grade comprehension questions:
Who are the characters? What are their names?
What is the character's problem?
How did the character solve the problem?
Retell the beginning, middle and end of the story.
What fact did you learn on this page? (if reading nonfiction)
Destination Graduation
Absences and Transportation Changes
A Message from the PTA President
Greetings from the PTA!
Our Annual Talent Show at Princess Anne High School was a huge hit! Thank you to all our amazing performers who entertained the audience with a wide variety of talent! A special thank you to our hosts for the evening, Ms. Kensy and Ms. Wilkins!
Congratulations to Debbie Hunt for being recognized as Volunteer of the Month for March!
Thank you to all our Thalia students and families who came out to support the PTA at our Family Fun Night at Haygood Skating Rink!
SOL testing is fast approaching. The PTA needs your help! Every year we like to provide our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders taking these tests with a snack to enjoy after they have finished. If you are interested in either making a snack donation or volunteering to be a Hall Monitor during testing days, please click on the link to sign up! Thank you for your help and generosity! https://thalia.ptboard.com/sgn/signupeid=e9NBQwQ7SqmHqOoMDc6cQXN___6haW1wKn___p0KnjnE
The following individuals have been nominated to serve on the 2018-2019 PTA Board:
President- Megan Sweeney
Secretary- Tarna Groves
Treasurer- Amanda Landon
Vice President Programs & Activities- Katie Barnes
Vice President of Fundraising- Deborah Gray
Vice President of Membership: Amber Arnspiger
Volunteer Coordinator- Tiffany Harrison
Box Tops Chairperson- Melissa Gibney
5th Grade Committee Chairperson- Melissa Minter
Inductions will be held during the PTA General Meeting at 6pm on May 3rd prior to the 1st grade musical show in the school cafeteria.
Lastly, the PTA is gearing up to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week from May4th to May 11th! This is always a fun and exciting time at the school! Please stay tuned to our Thalia Elementary PTA Facebook page for updates and requests for volunteers to help during this special week! A flyer was sent home last week with your student with information! Let's celebrate our amazing administration, teachers, and staff!
Megan Sweeney
PTA President
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A special thanks
Dr. Crystal Wilkerson, Proud Thalia Principal
Email: crystal.wilkerson@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.thaliaes.vbschools.com
Location: 421 Thalia Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-3880
Twitter: @crystal_wilky