Tomlinson Trailblazers
December 12, 2021
School Day: 7:45 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Message from the Principal
We are just a week away from the winter break and the end of the second grading period and first semester. The students are getting excited about the holidays and having a hard time keeping a focus on learning. Please make sure your students are completing and turning in all current and past due assignments.
This Friday, December 17th, will be a lot of fun for our students. In the morning, grade level groups will participate in a holiday sing-a-long. In the afternoon at 1:00 p.m., all classes will have their holiday party. Thank you, parents, for your party donations. All donated store bought and pre-packaged food items will be served by the teachers. No homemade food items will be served. Due to on-going health concerns, these events are for students and staff only. Guests are not invited to attend. If for any reason you would prefer your child not participate in either of these activities, please communicate with your child's teacher so an alternate activity can be provided.
A district bond survey was sent to all parents in late November. If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to provide your input regarding a possible bond election in the coming year. The deadline for completing that survey is this Friday, December 17th.
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
A few important dates ahead.....
Wednesday, Dec 15th - 8:15 a.m. Virtual Counselor Coffee
Wednesday, Dec 15th - 6:00 p.m. Tomlinson Choir in concert at Folks MS
Friday, Dec 17th - last day before the holidays
Dec 18th - Jan 2nd - Winter Break
Monday, Jan 3rd - first day back from the holidays
Friday, Jan 7th - report cards sent home
Tomlinson PALS is HERE!
Get your yearbooks! On sale now!
TARDIES & ATTENDANCE
We are seeing lots of students coming in after the bell. Please adjust your morning schedule to arrive to school on time. We all know how it feels to enter a meeting that's already started. Students feel the same way when they enter a classroom after the day has already started.
Please send notes to school for all absences. Doctors notes can be submitted from any appointment. If you keep your child home for any reason, a parent note can be submitted. All absences, excused or unexcused, count toward attendance so please monitor your child's days out of the classroom. A day out of school is a day of missed learning.
News from our Tomlinson PTA
Exciting times! Important work! Amazing partnerships!
Are you a dad looking to get involved? Our WatchDOGS are hard at work! If you are interested in being part of this great program on campus, please reach out to our coach, Jaime Garcia, at jaime.garcia@nisd.net .
THANK YOU to our parents for approving PTA expenditures for the purchase of more spirit wear, gifts for the staff and most importantly, one field trip per grade level for the spring. We are thrilled that our children will get the opportunity to experience these enrichment activities this year.
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. Complete your background check!
NISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Safety First!
- Drive slowly in the car line and through the parking lot.
- Keep vehicle stopped until children have cleared the area and have stepped to the curb.
- 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 and leave them to cross on their own. Moving vehicles may not see your child and children cannot be expected to walk safely alone.
- Remain in a single file car line until past the cross walk.
Always follow the directions of the adults and patrols on duty. These adults and students are there for your safety!
NISD Health Guidelines
NISD continues to follow the recommendations and guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as well as local public health guidance.
- There is a continued emphasis on sanitation and cleaning of all facilities.
- Masks are highly encouraged INSIDE the building. Staff, students and visitors are encouraged to wear masks while indoors however it is a choice. As a parent, if you feel strongly about your child wearing their mask during the day, please communicate with your child's teacher.
- Don't forget those water bottles. Students come in from recess extra thirsty. Our water bottle refill stations are ready to go! Drinking fountains are not accessible at this time.
- 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.
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.
Are you looking for a job?
Tomlinson is interviewing for a Special Education teacher position. If you are certified to teach special education and would like to be considered, please reach out to Mrs. Tiemann.
Northside is always hiring for critical positions.
- 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/
THANK YOU to our PTA BOARD!
Our 2021-22 PTA Board members are working hard for you. A special Thank You to:
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
STAY CONNECTED!
Staying connected to the community is important to me. Our Tomlinson website can be found 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