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If your student is going to be absent or late, please report it directly through our dedicated Attendance Line rather than calling the main office. This keeps our main phone line open for emergencies during busy morning hours and ensures your child’s absence is logged right away.

Dear Thomson Elementary Parents,

Welcome to September! We hope your children have had a wonderful first few weeks of school as we've settled into our daily routines. We have a number of fun events and important dates coming up, so please take a moment to mark your calendars.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

• Friday, September 4th & Monday, September 7th: No School - Labor Day Break. We hope you enjoy a wonderful long weekend with your family!

• Tuesday, September 15th: Donuts with Grown-Ups! Join us outside on the playground from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. for a sweet treat and some quality time with your child before the school day begins. (In the event of rain, we will meet inside the school gym.)

• Thursday, September 17th: Picture Day. Get those smiles ready! School pictures will be taken at Thomson. Picture forms were sent home in the Red Folders during Open House.

• Friday, September 18th: Homecoming Early-Release Day. Students will be dismissed early today. Please make sure to adjust your afternoon pick-up plans accordingly.

• Friday, September 25th: Thomson Walk-a-Thon. Get ready for a fun day of spirit and physical activity!

We look forward to a fantastic month of learning and fun. As always, please feel free to reach out to the school office with any questions.

Best regards,

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 August were:

• Mrs. Herriman's Preschool- Aleeana Hoey
• Mrs. Romanik - Rylie Clark
• Ms. Seeley - Braxton Beckett
• Mrs. Driskill - Beckett MacDonald
• Mrs. Williams - Dean Bell
• Mrs. Hall (DK) - Osiris Davis
• Mrs. Ruzicka (DK) - Paul Richard
• Mrs. Schwab (DK) - Aiden Schroeder
• Miss Simms (DK) - Levi Locke
• Mrs. Smith (DK) - Everett McGee
• Mrs. Tober - Allison Kah
• Ms. Harmon - Kian Sweers
• Mrs. Frase - Monroe McKee
• Ms. Wheeler - Nora Spooner
• Ms. Waite - Molly Callis

This is just a reminder that ALL students will have their school picture taken on Thursday, September 17th. If you wish to purchase pictures, please make sure your child has their picture order envelope returned to school no later than that Thursday.

You can also place an order online at www.photofactoryusa.com.

Use online order code: thomson

**If you order online, please complete the form and send with your child to school.**

A retake date will be established at a later time. As always, please contact the office if you have any questions!

Get ready for our annual Thomson Walk-a-Thon, a PTO-sponsored event! Weather permitting, the Walk-a-Thon will be held outside at the Cardinal Stadium Track. All students will have the chance to walk around the track and show their Thomson Teddy spirit.

Each student will receive their very own Thomson Teddy neon shirt to wear on the day of the event. A note was sent home on a blue half-sheet of paper asking you to circle your child's shirt size. If you have not done so yet, please be sure to send the note back to school.

Parents and family members are warmly invited to join us and cheer on the students. You can support the Thomson Teddies by sitting in the bleachers or standing on the outside of the fenced areas.

We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a fun and memorable day for everyone!

**REMINDER: If you are chosen to volunteer by the classroom teacher, you will need a volunteer form and copy of your driver license on file with the school. Please call the office at (810) 591-0911 if you have any questions.

Please take a look at the flyers below!

REMINDER!

Thomson’s Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 17th!

This falls on the same day as our "Wear Bright Colors" spirit day. Please feel free to choose whichever option works best for your family:

• Picture Day Best: Classic outfits.

• Bright Colors: Vibrant attire to celebrate our school spirit day theme!

Hi families!

My name is Mrs. Lints, and I am your child's physical education teacher. I have been at Thomson Elementary since 2009, teaching GSRP, kindergarten, and developmental kindergarten. This will be my sixth year teaching physical education, and it is my absolute favorite!

Throughout the year, your child will learn a variety of physical activities while developing teamwork skills and body/spatial awareness.

To ensure your child's safety and success in class, please make sure they wear tennis shoes on their designated gym day. Crocs, sandals, and boots aren't suitable for running and active play. Please check your child's schedule so they are set up for success each week!

I am so excited for this school year and can't wait to work with your children.

Remember: A body in motion stays in motion!

Warmly,

Mrs. Lints

Physical Education Teacher

Welcome to the Thomson Media Center!

I am so excited to embark on this amazing journey with all of you this school year! Each week, your child will select a book of their choice to take home and enjoy, which should be returned the following week to exchange for a new one. We have a huge selection for them to choose from! During their scheduled library time, students will also participate in interactive story times and engaging table activities. Students will begin to check out books after Labor Day break!

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

Warmly,

Ms. Clemons

Media Center Specialist

Weekly Class Schedule

• Monday: Mrs. Williams, Ms. Waite, Mrs. Frase

• Tuesday: Ms. Simms, Mrs. Smith

• Wednesday: Mrs. Schwab, Ms. Seeley, Ms. Wheeler

• Thursday: Mrs. Romanik, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Ruzicka

• Friday: Mrs. Tober, Mrs. Driskill, Ms. Harmon

Hello Thomson Families!

My name is Ms. Wendy Lockrey, and I teach STEM at both Thomson and Central. This year, I spend my mornings at Central and my afternoons at Thomson, seeing each class once a week.

In STEM class, students will use specialized STEM bins filled with manipulatives to build and practice real engineering skills—in other words, we learn through play! Students will also get hands-on experience using Chromebook laptops to explore educational websites. Each month, I will share these links with you so your child can continue the fun at home if they choose, as all of the platforms are completely free.

I look forward to meeting and getting to know your Thomson Teddies this year! Because I travel between two schools each day, the best way to reach me is by email at wlockrey@davisonschools.org.

Looking forward to a great school year!

Ms. Lockrey 😀

STEM Teacher

Please take a few minutes to read the first edition of Thomson Music Notes. The link is below.

As we kick off a wonderful new school year, we want to share a quick update on how we keep our school family safe. Throughout the year, our students and staff will practice a variety of routine safety drills, including Fire, Tornado, and ALICE drills.

We know that for many of our youngest learners, this is their very first time in a school setting, and the idea of a "drill" can feel brand new. Please rest assured that we handle every practice with immense care, gentle encouragement, and age-appropriate explanations.

Before and during every drill, we emphasize to our students that they are safe and that we are just practicing. Just like learning to tie our shoes or practice fire safety at home, these rehearsals simply help us know what to do so everyone stays calm, confident, and prepared in the unlikely event of a real emergency.

Thank you for trusting us with your little ones. We are looking forward to a safe, happy, and growth-filled year together!

SEPTEMBER

• September 4th: NO SCHOOL! Labor Day Break
• September 7th: NO SCHOOL! Labor Day
• September 14th: Board Mtg. @ DHS Community Room 6:00 p.m.
• September 15th: Donuts with Grown-Ups
• September 17th: Picture Day @ Thomson! 😁
• September 18th: Homecoming Early-Release (Doors open for parent pick-up at 1:15 p.m.)
• September 21st: Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL for students
• September 25th: Thomson Walk-a-Thon! (more info to come)

OCTOBER

• October 5th: Board Mtg. @ DHS Community Room 6:00 p.m.
• October 7th: Early-Release (Doors open for parent pick-up at 1:15 p.m.)
• October 14th: Evening Fall Conferences
• October 15th: ALL DAY Fall Conferences
• October 16th: NO SCHOOL!

Website: https://www.davisonschools.org/
Location: 617 East Clark Street, Davison, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-0911

Attendance Line: (810) 591-0916