Thompson Tiger's Paw

February is the shortest month, but that just means we keep working hard to get everything done! Please keep reading for all things coming up at Thompson Elementary this month.

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Thompson Elementary will continue offering extended day learning for selected students. Mondays will be for students who need support in Math and Tuesdays will focus on helping students in Reading. Students who stay for extended day will need to be picked up at 4:50 pm. Please check notices from the school to see if your student is being invited to stay for extended learning.

Every year students celebrate making it to the 100th Day of School. Teachers can use this as an opportunity to focus on various numeracy skills and students can feel a sense of accomplishment at having come to school for 100 days. This year students can decorate a shirt with 100 items and wear it to school and wear it on Tuesday, February 1st. Some examples are included for you below.

There will be no school for students on Friday, February 4, 2021 and Friday, February 11.

Students will be off on Friday, February 18, and Monday, February 21, in observance of President's Day. Thompson Elementary will reopen for students on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

If your child or children need support or resources, you can submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) to inform the school counselor about a non-instructional need your child has. The following videos provide instructions on how to fill out a Student Assistance Form or you can scan the QR code below.

English Video:

https://tinyurl.com/yyrercuw

Spanish Video:

https://tinyurl.com/4yrces7v

Aldine ISD has partnered with the City of Houston’s Health Department to provide free on-campus COVID-19 testing to Thompson Elementary School students and staff. The next COVID-19 test (PCR) will be given on February 3, 2022. with results given in 24 hours.

This test is noninvasive and a light nasal swab that will help detect COVID-19 quickly to help stop outbreaks early. Regular testing is a safe, effective way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help schools remain open for in-person learning.

If you are interested in your child participating in the testing program, please click here https://aldinecovid19pcr.paperform.co/ to sign up and to consent. Once you complete and sign the consent document, your child is approved to be tested at any time the tests are given at their campus. This applies to staff members as well.

We are excited about this opportunity to help our students and staff remain well, and our schools safe to remain open. For more information, you can visit the City of Houston School Testing Program Website by clicking here or contact the Health Services Department at 281-985-6955.

Aldine’s Family and Community Engagement Department has launched the Family and Community University. Their goal is to provide the knowledge and resources to empower families to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. All programming is free and open to all Aldine families. You an view the FACE calendar of events here.

Click here to visit the English website.

Haga click aquí para visitar el sitio web en español.

February 2

Good Hygiene=Good Friends/ Buena Higiene= Buenos Amigos

9 am English

11 am Spanish

February 17

Domestic Violence/Crimestoppers

9 am

Zoom Link

Aldine ISD will reopen its Rapid Testing site on January 24, 2022, to provide Rapid and PCR testing for COVID-19 to students and staff by appointment only through online registration. Appointments are available Monday thru Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Child Nutrition Center located at 1802 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77032. Parents will need to be present with students under the age of 18 to consent.

To register for Rapid Testing click here: https://aldinecovid19.paperform.co.

To register for a PCR test click here: Register for Drive-Thru PCR Testing

If you are unable to keep your appointment, please decline the invitation to avoid being blocked for future appointments. Please have your student/staff identification badges available. Community or family members not affiliated with Aldine ISD are not eligible and are encouraged to seek COVID-19 testing at an alternative location.

Disasters can happen at any time. Being prepared and knowledgeable about how the county is responding to an incident can help guide your decisions. Be aware of weather events, other emergencies and what steps to take by signing up to receive ReadyHarris Alerts. You can choose how you want to receive the messages- via email, phone or text. There is no cost involved and anyone can join. Sign-up today by clicking here. Commit to be ready for anything! For more information, visit ReadyHarris.org

Baker Ripley's East Aldine Campus offers support to neighborhood families through services such as job training, adult education, and food fairs. Check their Facebook Page for information about this month's upcoming events.

At the end of January, First grade students were able to get an up close look at the Aldine FFA animals at the M.O. Campbell building.

Website: thompsones.aldineisd.org
Location: 220 Casa Grande Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-878-0333
Twitter: @Thompson_Aldine