In This Issue
- Save the Date | School Calendar
- PTO Update
- Highlight
- Thompson News and Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Connect with Us
Save The Date
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- November 27 – Picture retake day
- December 1 – Arabiqa enrichment featuring Arab music, dance and culture
- December 5, 12, & 14 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
- December 5-8 – Science Camp 5th Grade
- December 5 & 12 – Early Release at 11:15 (No lunch)
- December 6, 7-9 pm – PTO Meeting (NOTE: not the regular schedule)
- December 11-15 –Book Fair
- December 12 – Literacy Night, 6 -7.30pm
- December 13 – Helena’s Hang with Friends & Light Refreshments, 7-9pm
- December 13 – Spirit Day, Favorite Book Character Day
- December 14 – Arlington EATS Community Dinner
- December 15 – Treble Chorus Concert @ Town Hall
School Calendar
Click http://tinyurl.com/ndp8spb for Thompson’s Google Calendar to get school holidays, early release days, and PTO events on your own calendar. Click http://tinyurl.com/y7u5k2on for a printable version of this month’s calendar.
PTO Update
The Holiday Season is approaching and we want to share with you several easy-ways to help the Thompson PTO during this time.
Helena’s – Wednesday, December 13th. All day 10% of sales go to Thompson PTO, when you present our Holiday flier. Look for it in backpacks soon. Light refreshments and a fun chance to get together with friends between 7 and 9 pm.
Maxima’s – Are you aware that anytime you make a purchase and mention Thompson School, a percentage of your purchase goes to us? More on the My School program here.More on the My School program here.
Looking for stocking stuffers? Teachers, coaches or babysitter’s gifts? Buy an Arlington Community Card.
It’s Cyber Monday and there are lots of great deals to be found on Amazon.com. Don’t forget to visit the Thompson PTO website before you shop on Amazon today and whenever you buy from Amazon!
The Amazon Associate Program brought in $1,160 between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day last year. That is money that we earn when YOU go about your regular Amazon shopping after clicking the Amazon banner on the Thompson PTO website.
Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards is a fundraising program that earns us hundreds of dollars a year, and cost you nothing! To participate, just add Thompson’s school ID number (#07331) to your Stop & Shop rewards card through their website.
Once Thompson is added to your card, all you have to do is scan your Stop & Shop card when you are checking out. Tell your family and friends to follow these directions too! Thanks for your support!
Highlight
Tell Your Teachers They Are STARS! Deadline: Friday, December 1
The Arlington Education Foundation STARS (School Teachers are Really Special) program is a way to say, “Thank you for all you do!” For a donation of $20 or more, the teacher of your choice will receive a certificate that honors him or her with a gift in his or her name. You will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.
STARS donations go back into our schools as funding for AEF grants both large and small. Read more on our website about projects that have been funded by AEF grants.
Give your STARS Online: http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/wp/stars
Thompson News & Events
Parent Teacher Conferences – Dec 5, 12, 14
To sign up for Parent – Teacher Conferences go to Thompson School Fall Conference Sign Up Links to find your child’s teacher and click through to find a convenient time.
📖 December 11 – 15 is Literacy Week at Thompson! 📖
The Book Fair
Join us during the week of December 11th at the Thompson Book Fair! Children will have the opportunity to create “book wish lists”. The Book Fair will be open during these hours for parents to visit and make purchases:
- Monday: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday: 11:30 – 3:30 pm (due to parent-teacher conferences)
5:30 – 8:00 pm (also Literacy Night) - Wednesday: 2:30- 3:30 pm
- Thursday: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
5:30 – 8:00 pm (due to parent-teacher conferences) - Friday: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Community Card
Stretch
Family Sales continue through Dec 8th. Book Rack and Menotomy sales are going strong, and will continue until the last card is sold. Keep talkin’ up the card this week and next, and tell people to get ’em while they last, there’s only about 300 cards left for sale overall! Cards can be purchased anytime from Family Sales parents, Book Rack, Menotomy Beer and Wine, or online at www.arlingtoncommunitycard.org.
@ArlCommCard
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Any questions? Contact ashley.e.lorenz@gmail.com
Literacy Night – December 12th
Mark your calendars for Literacy Night on December 12th from 6pm-7:30pm! This year, Literacy night is inspired by Graphic Novels and illustration. For activity details, learn more here. Literacy Night will showcase graphic novels created by Thompson students. This project is open to all grades and abilities.
Your child can partner up with a friend, or be author and illustrator of a story they’re longing to tell.
The drawings can be monochromatic or in color, the comics can be in the form of booklets or pamphlets. The only rule is to run with it and have fun! The deadline for submissions is December 8th at the latest. Please drop off at the front office. Each child will receive 1 raffle ticket for their submission.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Thompson PTO is always in need of helping hands for all sorts of tasks. If you are interested please contact Kate at thompsonschoolvolunteers@gmail.com.
Book Fair & Literacy Night (Dec. 11th-15th)
Literacy Week is right around the corner and we need a lot of volunteers to make it run smoothly! Sign-Up here to help with the Book Fair or on Literacy Night (Dec. 12th): http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f49adad2aa0f49-thompson6
Amazon Coordinator
The PTO needs someone to help promote the PTO / Amazon Fundraising link. Interested in helping to get the word out?
Yearbook Design
Do you love to lay-out photo books? The PTO is looking for someone to help with yearbook design.
Help Throughout the Year
To check all current volunteer opportunities: http://tinyurl.com/ThompsonPTOVolunteers
Connect with Us
THOMPSON PTO BOARD
Nandana Mewada, Co-President (Mom to Eshaan, 3rd)
Diana Trudell, Co-President (Mom to Matilda, 4rd and Joaquin, 1st)
Yael Beals, Vice-President (Mom to Annabella, 2nd)
Carolyn Schneyer, Co-Treasurer (Mom to Leah, 4th)
Sara Wilkinson, Co-Treasurer (Mom to Ezra, 4th, and Amelia, 1st)
Emily Gauthier, Co-Secretary (Mom to Sophia, 5th)
Fiona Ehring, Co-Secretary (Mom to Emma, 4th and Elise, K)
Danielle Gottesman, Communications Chair (Mom to Oliver, 3rd, and Penny, 1st)
Melissa Crowley, Spirit and Appreciation Co-Chair (Mom to Joseph, 1st)
Judy Hu, Spirit & Appreciation Co-Chair (Mom to Sofia, 1st)
Sarah Gupta, Room-Parent Chair (Mom to Norah, 3rd, and Meena, 1st)
Juliet Moir, Fundraising Chair (Mom to Jack, 5th, and Eva, 2nd)
Maf Terry, Enrichment Co-Chair (Mom to John, 5th)
Tonja Bishop, Enrichment Co-Chair (Mom to Ellen, 2nd and Neil, K)
Ashley Lorenz, Community Card Chair (Mom to Oliver, 5th, Melanie, 3rd, and Peter, K)
Gaggi DeStefanis, Community Card Chair (Mom to Sofia, 3rd)
If you have news to share with the community, please email ThompsonPTOevents@gmail.com by Thursday at 12 noon to be included in the next newsletter.
Please note that we will only include news from the Thompson School and Town of Arlington. Announcements of interest to the Thompson community from other non-profit organizations may be included at our discretion.