Thomas eNews
Thomas Elementary October 2, 2021
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Spectacular Students!
Students at Thomas are determining ways to make a positive difference in the world! Without being directed or prompted, a group of fourth graders asked if they could pick up trash weekly on the playground. This group of friends took time from their recess to discuss their idea with Mrs. Johnson, GTE Head Custodian. They independently decide on a day of the week, ask Mrs. Johnson for gloves and bags, then spend their recess carefully picking up trash. They dispose of the materials properly, wash their hands, and head to class on time. Wow! Pretty impressive! These young ladies should be very proud of themselves for their efforts! Our Thomas community is very grateful to have a clean, open space to play!
Other students are looking into establishing a consistent schedule of recycling paper. If additional ideas exist or surface, please reach out to Mrs. Axelband or Mrs. Davis. We are interested to hear your innovative thoughts and plans!
The Garden
Last school year, 2020-2021, Ms. Williams' third grade in-person class and Mrs. Patterson's third grade remote learning class learned about and planted a garden collaboratively. The garden sits on the east side of the building next to the parking lot. They took part in this service learning project to develop a greater sense of understanding and ownership. It was tended to over the summer. Many thanks to all who volunteered!
This year as Mrs. Patterson has shifted into a coaching position, Ms. Williams' class has visited the garden and plans to harvest the vegetables to take to the food pantry. What an awesome gift to the community! Thank you, Ms. Williams' Class!!!
If you are interested in supporting the garden in any way, please reach out to Ms. Cherrelle Williams. Her email is williams_cherrelle@dublinschools.net
Fun at Recess
Students are enjoying themselves at recess! We are thankful for all of the large and smaller play equipment we have. Thanks, P.T.O.! Mrs. Ollanketo, our Building Educational Attendant, who supervises recess consistently each day has coordinated play opportunities very well, advocating for the interests of students. Many children have shown a great love of soccer. Therefore, we purchased additional moveable goals. This year, we seem to have a strong number of students who are using the field for tag, gymnastics, and creative play. We had a group of students who eagerly created a Thomas cheer! Go Tigers!
Families, thank you for sharing your wonderfully thoughtful, creative, and kind-hearted students with us everyday! We have had some challenging times, yet our kiddos are leading the way in rising up!
:-)
Mrs. Davis, Principal
Mrs. Axelband, Assistant Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thomas P.T.O. Monster Mash
The Monster Mash will take place on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. outside on school grounds. Many thanks to those attending the PTO Monster Mash Planning Committee:-)
Thank you for your patience as we work to plan special moments to celebrate this time of year!
Fall Harvest Parties
Thomas is excited to be able to hold Fall Harvest Parties on Friday, October 29, 2021! The party will be held for PM kindergarten and most classes in first grade through fifth grade during the last session of the day (2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.). First graders in Ms. Bender's, Miss Alleman's, and Mrs. Weber's classes will hold their party for the 45 minutes right before going to related arts at 2:50 p.m. The three, first grades will enjoy their celebration during 2:00-2:45 p.m. Morning kindergarten will hold their party beginning at 11:00 a.m., as they leave at 11:50 a.m.
To mitigate the spread of COVID, we will be following these guidelines:
The Fall Harvest Party celebration will not include costumes or the costume parade. There are several reasons behind this decision. One, students change into their costumes at school and we cannot maintain safe distancing during that process. Also students typically switch classrooms and/or use the restrooms to change. This process would impede our ability to conduct accurate contact tracing. Finally, donning costumes might require the removal of masks, which is not a safe practice with unvaccinated students. Thank you for understanding:-)
Food will not be consumed at the parties. Some goody bags may be sent home, depending on the planning done by room parents. Food will be selected according to reported allergies in the classroom.
Limited volunteers wearing masks, 2 per classroom, will support the parties. In most cases, the volunteers will be the one to two room parents.
With support of the PTO in planning the harvest party, students will enjoy activities and a craft to celebrate this festive time of year!
Thank you for your patience and understanding:-)
Dublin City Schools Partner with Local Organizations to Help
*Holiday Assistance in December
—>If you are interested in holiday assistance, the deadline to let your school counselor know is OCTOBER 22nd. Applications will NOT be handed out.
*Monthly Free Shop
*Emergency Household Assistance
*Dublin Food Pantry
Website: dublinfoodpantry.org
Location: 81 West Bridge St. Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 889-6590
Email: contact@dublinfoodpantry.org
*DublinCAN.org
*LSS 211 Central Ohio (formerly HandsOn Central Ohio)
*CAP4Kids
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Thomas Elementary
Email: thomas_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=41
Location: 4671 Tuttle Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614.764.5970
Twitter: @teDCSD