Thomson Tidbits

We know that keeping your child home when they are sick is essential for their health and the health of our entire school community.

Please remember to call the attendance line at (810) 591-0916 whenever your child will be absent from school for any reason.

Thank you for making this important call part of your morning routine!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we step into the vibrant month of October, I am excited to share that we have a calendar filled with engaging and fun activities for our students! This month will be one to remember with several special events planned.

We are thrilled to welcome Baffling Bill to Thomson Elementary on Monday, October 12th! His magic show is sure to captivate our students and provide an entertaining break from their usual routines.

In addition, we are looking forward to Parent/Teacher Conferences, which will be an important opportunity for you to connect with your child's teacher, discuss progress, and share in their learning journey.

Dates and Times:

• Wednesday, October 14th - 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 15th - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Please note that the CIA (Cardinals In Action) bus will in the Thomson parking lot from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15th. Make sure to stop by and check it out. Below are a few items that will be available to families.

• Coats

• Hats & gloves

• Socks & underwear

• Hair ties and bows

• Hygiene products (lotion, lip balm, body wash, deodorant, toothbrush & paste, shampoo)

• School supplies (backpacks, crayons, pencils, folders, notebooks)

• Snacks

• Chromebook & Wi-Fi will be available if needed

• Informational flyers

• We will have bags available for people to use for items

**Just a reminder there is no school on Friday, October 16th!**

During the conference, we will discuss your child's strengths, areas for improvement, and any specific goals we have set for them. We will also provide insights into their social and emotional development, as well as answer any questions or concerns you may have.

To make the conference as productive as possible, please consider the following:

1. Prepare Questions: Think about any questions or concerns you'd like to address during the conference. This will help ensure that we cover all relevant topics.

2. Be Punctual: Please arrive on time for your scheduled conference slot, as we want to respect the schedules of all parents and teachers.

3. Childcare: If possible, arrange for childcare for your Kindergartener during the conference. This will allow you to focus on the discussion without distractions.

If you have not already scheduled your conference, please contact your child's teacher to confirm your appointment or to request an alternative time if necessary. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Finally, as the month comes to a close, we’ll celebrate with our annual Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties on October 23rd. Costumes, fun, and excitement will fill the halls as we enjoy the festive day together.

We can't wait to share these moments with your children and create lasting memories. Thank you for your continued support and involvement. Let’s make October a fantastic month!

Andrew Criswell

Principal, Thomson Elementary

We work hard at Thomson to teach and reinforce the Cardinal Code behavior expectations in all areas of the building. We wanted to create a way to recognize students that consistently follow the Cardinal Code in an exemplary way.

Each month classroom teachers will nominate one student from their class to be STUDENT of the MONTH. Each student of the Month will receive a certificate, medal, and their photo will be on display in the hallway during that month.

We are pleased to recognize students for consistently demonstrating excellent behavior. Thank you for sharing your outstanding children with us. I am pleased to announce our Students of the Month for September were:

• Mrs. Herriman's Preschool- Noah Medlock
• Mrs. Romanik - Daenerys Baker
• Ms. Seeley - Selena Anselmo
• Mrs. Driskill - Royce DeBuck
• Mrs. Williams - Jack Toczylowski
• Mrs. Hall (DK) - Ivy Darnell
• Mrs. Ruzicka (DK) - Charlotte Smith
• Mrs. Schwab (DK) - Finley Hitchcock
• Miss Simms (DK) - Legend Nauls
• Mrs. Smith (DK) - Mary Jane Kirkpatrick
• Mrs. Tober - Lacey Babcock
• Ms. Harmon - Mila Nonamaker
• Mrs. Frase - Holly Steffler
• Ms. Wheeler - Aleksandar (Ace) Pyman
• Ms. Waite - Emiliana Rodriguez

Mark your calendars! On Monday, October 12, Thomson Elementary will be celebrating Spooky Shirt Day! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite age appropriate Halloween-themed, spooky, or festive autumn T-shirts to school. Please note that full costumes and masks are not permitted for this event.

To make the day even more exciting, we are thrilled to welcome the amazing magician Baffling Bill to Thomson for a special school assembly! It’s going to be an unforgettable day filled with festive fun, laughter, and magic. We can’t wait to see all of our students showing off their spooky shirts!

October is here so that can only mean one thing.....HALLOWEEN!

We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 23rd, our last day of school before Intersession I. To ensure that everyone enjoys this very exciting day please carefully read the important information that follows.

Costumes: Thomson Elementary is home to nine kindergarten classes, five DK classes and a preschool class. Because we have such young students in our building, it is important that Halloween be celebrated in a kid-friendly manner. When selecting a costume for your child to wear to school please keep in mind the following guidelines.

• Keep costumes kid-friendly/not scary
• No blood/gore/weapons
• No costume masks for safety sake. Please keep masks at home.

If you are unsure about whether or not a costume is kid-friendly please contact your child's teacher or the office.

Classroom Parties: Most parties will be held in the afternoon but some teachers, due to specials, will choose to celebrate in the morning. Your child's teacher will have more information coming to you soon!

Due to food allergies, we ask that you do not send any food or treats that are not cleared by the classroom teacher in advance. Every Thomson student is precious and we want to protect our students with serious allergies. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Due to security and limited space we are limiting the number of parent volunteers. Teachers will select party helpers in the next few weeks. Parents attending class parties should follow the same costume guidelines as the students if they choose to dress in costume.

Halloween Parade: Everyone is welcome to attend our annual Halloween Parade! The parade will be held on October 23rd at 9:30 a.m. It will take place on the sidewalk inside the fenced-in playground.

Due to the outdoor location, the parade is weather permitting. We, unfortunately, cannot control the weather, and the parade will be cancelled if conditions are inclement.

Guests are welcome to park in any parking lot and stand along the outside of the fence to watch our Thomson Teddies proudly parade in their costumes. Staff members will be outside to assist and direct you as you arrive.

Thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped, donated, or shared our Thomson walk-a-thon fundraiser! The students loved using the high school track, and it was a fun day for everyone.

As we look ahead, please keep the following updates in mind:

• Footwear: Proper athletic shoes are essential for physical education to ensure student safety.

• Weather & Clothing: With temperatures fluctuating over the next month, please send your child dressed in layers to accommodate cool mornings and warmer afternoons.

• Upcoming Activities: Students will be playing soccer outside before finishing the month with cardio drumming and Halloween-themed games!

Remember: a body in motion stays in motion!

Mrs. Lints

Welcome to October! As the air turns crisp and the leaves change, we are gearing up for a fantastic month in the library.

Here is what we are reading this month:

• The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams: We will bring this story to life using interactive sound effects, like clapping our hands and stomping our feet!

• The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone: One of my personal favorites growing up! The kids always love sharing stories about their family favorites—what was your favorite book as a child?

• Fright Club by Ethan Long: We’ll introduce these fun, spooky characters who also make a return appearance in Long's Thanksgiving book, Fangsgiving.

Library Reminders:

• Please remind your child to return their library book each week so they can check out a new one. We will not be checking out books the week before break.

• Monday: Mrs. Williams, Ms. Waite, Mrs. Frase
• Tuesday: Ms. Simms, Mrs. Smith
• Wednesday: Mrs. Schawb, Ms. Seeley, Ms. Wheeler
• Thursday: Mrs. Romanik, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Ruzicka
• Friday: Mrs. Tober, Mrs. Driskill, Ms. Harmon

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out anytime at aclemons@davisonschools.org.

Ms. Alison Clemons

Hello Thomson Families,

This month in STEM, our students read If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen, a fun story about a boy named Jack who imagines his dream home. We discussed how building and engineering play a major role in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

To put these ideas into action, the students created their own designs using block STEM bins and built virtually on PBS Kids.

A Note on Headphones: If your child would like to bring their own headphones for STEM day, please send in a corded set (that plugs directly into their Chromebook) in a labeled ziplock bag with their name and room number. If they don't have a pair to bring, no worries—I have a class set available for student use!

It has been a fantastic first month in STEM class!

Ms. Lockrey

Hello,

Please enjoy the second issue (the first issue was a paper copy that you received at the beginning of the school year) of our Thomson Music Notes to learn more about what your student has been up to in music class at Thomson so far this year!

Have a great day!

Michael Romanik

Dear Thomson Families,

In addition to meeting with your child’s classroom teacher during Parent-Teacher conferences on either October 14th or October 15th, you will also have an opportunity to meet with their other teachers. This includes Mrs. Lints (Physical Education), Ms. Lockrey (STEM), and Mr. Romanik (Music). At these conferences you will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in these “special” classes.

If you are interested in meeting with and talking with any or all of your child’s specials’ teachers, please sign up for a time slot using the links provided below. Each slot is 15 minutes long. Please note that Ms. Lockrey has limited availability at Thomson since she also works at Central Elementary.

There are not enough time slots for the teachers to meet with all Thomson students, so please be sure to sign up sooner rather than later if you are interested. Any leftover time slots will be available at Thomson Elementary for “walk-in” conferences with Mrs. Lints and Mr. Romanik..

Thank you!

Leandra Lints, Physical Education

Wendy Lockrey, STEM

Michael Romanik, Music

• Click here to sign up for a time with Mrs. Lints (Physical Education)

• Click here to sign up for a time with Ms. Lockrey (STEM)

• Click here to sign up for a time with Mr. Romanik (Music)

OCTOBER

• Wednesday, October 7th: Cozy on Count Day — Students are invited to wear pajamas; the school day begins at 8:35 a.m.

• Monday, October 12th: Spooky Shirt Day (students wear Halloween-themed/festive t-shirts, no costumes or masks, no scary shirts) and a special magic assembly with Baffling Bill.

• Wednesday, October 14th: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Thursday, October 15th: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, October 16th: No School for students/teachers.

• Friday, October 23rd: Halloween Parade at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting), Classroom Halloween Parties, and the last day of school before Intersession I / End of 1st Marking Period.

• October 26th - 29th: Intersession I (No School).

• Friday, October 30th: No School

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Location: 617 East Clark Street, Davison, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-0911

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