Thornton Weekly Roundup
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IMPORANT UPDATE - FAST PASSES
At Thornton, we love having families actively involved in their child's education. Whether you're walking your child into school, joining them for lunch, or attending one of our many campus events, we appreciate your partnership.
To make entering the building quicker and more convenient while continuing to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, we are introducing our new Thornton Fast Pass system.
We encourage all family members who plan to attend any of the following events to register for a Thornton Fast Pass.
- Walk their child into school (including the first day of school)
- Visit for lunch
- Attend classroom parties, ceremonies, or other campus events that occur during the school day.
Once registered, you'll receive a permanent Fast Pass badge to keep and wear whenever you are on campus. Your Fast Pass allows you to skip the line for ID scanning and temporary visitor badges, helping make entry into the building faster and easier—especially during busy times like the first days of school and special events.
If you do not have a Fast Pass, you are still welcome to visit. You will simply need to stop at the front office, present your photo ID, and receive a temporary visitor badge each time you enter the building. Please be aware this does include the first day of school and the line to get a temporary badge does get long.
Please keep your Fast Pass in a safe place. If it is forgotten or lost, you will need to check in through the front office and receive a temporary visitor badge for that visit.
Our goal is to provide a smoother arrival experience for families while maintaining the high level of campus security our students deserve.
How to Register for a FAST PASS
Please make sure to follow the following steps to receive your fast pass.
Visit https://hrvolunteer.nisd.net/TempMod.nsf?Open to request a volunteer background check with the district. (Don't forget to complete the check and form for EACH person that will be visiting campus! Don't forget older siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)
Complete THIS Google Form. (You MUST Complete the volunteer background check with the district first)
Fast Passes will be created in the order they are received. They will be distributed at Meet the Teacher and throughout the first week of school.
Once you receive your Fast Pass you will be responsible for wearing it while visiting campus. (Staff will be at the door to confirm you have your fast pass before entering the building so please make sure to be wearing it.)
What if I don't want a Fast Pass? ALL visitors without Fast Passes will need to present a Valid ID and wait in line for entrance. *We anticipate that the line to enter the campus for adults without FAST Passes will be VERY long. We strongly encourage all visiting adults to get a FAST PASS*
Upcoming Events
School Supplies
The school supply list for next year is out. Please take time to review. You will be allowed to drop off your school supplies at Meet the Teacher.
https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/63763-william-thornton-elementary-school
Parent Student Handbook 26 - 27 School Year
Please take the time to review the Parent Student Handbook for this school year. It will answer a lot of questions regarding our policies, morning drop off, dismissal, attendance, etc. Thank you!
