Thompson School News : November 13, 2017

In This Issue

  • Save the Date | School Calendar
  • PTO Update
  • Highlight
  • Thompson News and Events
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Community News and Events
  • PTO Fundraising
  • Connect with Us

Save The Date

* New *

  • November 13 – Otto Pizza Fundraising Night, 5-9 pm
  • November 17 – Spirit Day – Harvest Day
  • November 18 – Boys in Motion 5K
  • November 20 – Thompson extension opens!
  • November 22 – Early dismissal 12:00 pm
  • November 23 and 24 – No school, Thanksgiving Break
  • November 27 – Picture retake day
  • December 5, 12, & 14 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • December 11-15 –Book Fair
  • December 12 – Literacy Night, 6 -7.30pm
  • December 13 – Helena’s Hang with Friends & Light Refreshments, 7-9pm

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.

  • Only 3 days left to make your Spirit Wear purchases! All proceeds will benefit Thompson PTO. Deadline extended to Wednesday, November 15th!Thompson School Logo
  • Otto Pizza – Monday, November 13th from 5 to 9pm. 8% of all sales between 5 and 9 pm go to Thompson PTO.  Help spread the word!Otto PIzza 00
  • Helena’s – Wednesday, December 13th. All day 10% of sales go to Thompson PTO, if you mention our organization. Light refreshments and a fun chance to get together with friends between 7 and 9 pm.Helena's 00
  • Maxima’s – Are you aware that anytime you make a purchase and mention Thompson School, a percentage of your purchase goes to us?Maxima 00
  • Looking for stocking stuffers? Teachers, coaches or babysitter’s gifts? Buy an Arlington Community Card.Community Card 2017 2018
  • And of course, there’s AMAZON!
    • The more purchases, the higher the percentage we get from them.
    • Use the Amazon Associate Program NOT Amazon Smiles.
    • Click on the Amazon banner on our website https://thompsonschoolpto.org and then shop as usual.
    • Still confused? No worries. Here are the details December Amazon Flyer.Support PTO

Highlight

Spirit Wear

Thompson School Logo

**2nd Thompson School Spiritwear Sale**  Deadline extended to Wednesday November 15th.
Just in Time for the Holidays,
Gear with the New Official Logo!

Please complete the order forms found in your child’s folder and return before Wednesday, November 15th!

Be sure to include your payment with the Completed Form. (Note the attached yellow paper for additional information and finance options.)

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Thompson News & Events

Community Card

Sales Status

Community Card 2017 2018GREAT news! We are now 400 CARDS AHEAD of the game compared to the number sold by this time last year. Our larger presence on social media helps, but it’s also YOU guys out there selling, or even just talking about, the card to your friends and neighbors. We might even sell out if it keeps up – keep up the good work, and tell people to get ’em while they last!

Family Sales

To date, 127 sold of 336 signed out. Can’t wait to see the tally climb as we get closer to December!

Holiday Sales

Do YOU have a special someone you’d like to thank this holiday season, like a coach, babysitter, yoga teacher, mailperson? Give them a Community Card! Vicki has 20 or so at the front desk if you haven’t been able to make it to Book Rack, etc. #thegiftthatkeepsongiving

Other Ways to Help

Like and Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @ArlCommCard.

Any questions? Contact ashley.e.lorenz@gmail.com

Flu Clinic – November 15th

Flu ShotThe Arlington Board of Health will be hosting a flu clinic for the students and staff of Thompson Elementary on November 15th from 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM. Mrs. Donato will be sending out a link from the Board of Health to register your child for the clinic over the next few weeks. Paper forms will also go home in the next few weeks as well. In addition, November 16th will the general clinic for Arlington children 6 months – 18 years at Ottoson Middle School, 63 Acton Street (5 PM to 7 PM) where parents are welcome to attend with their child.

Green Team

Green Team 2017 11 13 aJoin Thompson Families for the last Green Team After School Nature Adventure this fall at Menotomy Rocks.

Meet at Menotomy Rocks Park Friday November 17th 3:15 pm at the Ottawa Rd entrance.

Please Contact Elizabeth Rocco at egrocco@gmail.com if you are interested in being a Green Team parent volunteer!

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Literacy Night – December 12th

Literacy Night 2017 11 cDoes you child love telling you imaginative stories?

Is your house scattered with pages of doodles and drawings of strange creatures?

Do you need to keep your child busy on cold, rainy days?

Literacy Night 2017 11 aThis year on Literacy Night, December 12th from 6pm-7:30pm, the organizers would like to showcase graphic novels created by Thompson students. This project is open to all grades and abilities.

Your child could 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!

Children are encouraged to do this on their own time. 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.

We can’t wait to see what your children come up with!

Sri Thumati and Christy Murphy-Macinta
Literacy Night Co-Chairs

Cradles to Crayons for Families in Need

Dear Thompson Parents,

Please see Cradles 2 Crayons Form regarding the Cradles to Crayons program.  This is our 2nd year working with this organization and we are pleased to continue this collaboration.

Vicki Rose
Administrative Assistant
Thompson School

Arlington EATS

Arlington EATSJoin us at the table:

To get food assistance: info@arlington-eats.org
To learn more:  www.arlington-eats.org
    To donate: www.arlington-eats.org/giving/
    To volunteer: www.arlington-eats.org/volunteer/
    To follow along: www.facebook.com/Arlington.EATS
    To contact: sarah@arlington-eats.org

Harvest Day

Celebrate the Fall season with Harvest Day on Friday, November 17. Be inspired by the farm or ranch! Dress as a farmer, cowboy or cowgirl..or maybe even your favorite vegetable!

Volunteer Opportunities

The Thompson PTO is always in need of helping hands for all sorts of tasks.

Thompson Night at Otto Pizza – Monday, November 13th

Sign-Up Here to help represent Thompson School at an information table and sell Community Cards:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f49adad2aa0f49-thompson5

Moving Day – Friday November 17th

The new Thompson addition will open November 20th. Teachers and staff will start moving their classrooms on Friday, November 17th. Help is needed to supervise students on Friday while their teachers move into their new classrooms! Click here to sign up.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f49adad2aa0f49-moving

Amazon Coordinator

The PTO needs someone to help promote the PTO/Amazon fundraising link.  Thompson School earns 4-10% back on purchases made through the Thompson/Amazon page but shoppers must use the link on the PTO website.  Interested in helping get the word out?  Contact:  Kate at thompsonschoolvolunteers@gmail.com

Yearbook Design

Do you love to lay-out photo books?  The PTO is looking for someone to help with yearbook design.  CoffeePond our school picture company provides a program and templates to work with.
Contact: Kate at thompsonschoolvolunteers@gmail.com

Community Card Sales

Community Card seeks a volunteer to do a small data entry project, using google sheets.   Can be done on your own time.  Email ashley.e.lorenz@gmail.com if you could do this.

Fall Family Sales continue through December 8th!  To sign out cards, fill out this form.

Additional EASY Ways to Help Boost Card Marketing Efforts:

  • “Like” our Facebook page and posts at https://www.facebook.com/ArlCommCard/
  • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @ArlCommCard
  • Share your own favorite Card deals, and/or savings experiences, at participating Community Card businesses to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tag us at  #ArlCommCard or @ArlCommCard.

Book Fair & Literacy Night

Contact us at thompsonschoolvolunteers@gmail.com.

Help Throughout the Year

Let us know what your interests are:  http://tinyurl.com/ThompsonPTOVolunteerNeeds

To check all current volunteer opportunities: http://tinyurl.com/ThompsonPTOVolunteers

Community News & Events

SEPAC – November 14th

Join Dr. Nora Shine, child psychologist, at Ottoson Middle School on November 7th in a warm and engaging talk about keeping children safe from sexual abuse. “The Privates Rule” teaches empowerment, sexual abuse information and strategies. This talk will show a framework for integrating abuse prevention into good parenting and teaching practices by calming and confidently addressing concerns. You will learn how to recognize adult behavior that should raise concern and you will leave feeling informed, empowered, and eager to use strategies outlined in her presentation.

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Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Happy ThanksgivingThe Board of Youth Services (BYS) is once again organizing the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide Thanksgiving food and food staples to families in need during this time of year. Families with school-aged children in Arlington are welcome to participate. If you would like to receive extra food for the holiday please use following link to register: http://bit.ly/2yrxaRv If you have trouble with this link you may email: bys.arlington@gmail.com The deadline for signing up is Friday, November 10th. Sign up today. The BYS is also coordinating a gift card drive, and it is our hope to distribute grocery store gift cards to each of the families who have signed up to receive food. Distribution of gift cards will take place on Monday 11/20 and Tuesday 11/21. We will contact registered families via email by Friday 11/17 to confirm the location and time of gift card distribution. Food will be distributed on Saturday, November 18th from 9:30am – 3:30pm at the Arlington Food Pantry,117 Broadway. If you have any questions please contact the Arlington Board of Youth Services at: bys.arlington@gmail.com.

Regent Theatre

Regent TheatreLots of Family Fun coming up at the Regent Theatre in Nov & Dec. Karen K and the Jitterbugs, Allistair Moock, Singalong Mary Poppins (a perennial favorite) even a stage production of Charlie Brown Christmas! $2 off per ticket with your Community Card. See the full list of Family offerings here: http://regenttheatre.com/tickets_events/category/family

Dallin School Rummage Sale – November 18th

Rummage Sale 00From our friends at the Dallin Elementary School:

The 10th annual Dallin Rummage Sale will be Saturday November 18th, 9am-1pm. As always, we will have TONS of treasures including clothing, housewares, toys/games, books, sports equipment, and furniture filling up the gym and cafeteria. All for amazing prices! Cash or check only. Free admission. Rain or shine. Dallin Elementary School, 185 Florence Ave., Arlington. Contact: carrie.carman@verizon.net

AHS Kids Night Out – November 18th

Kids Night Out 00The Arlington High School Student Council presents: Kids’ Night Out! for grades K-4 On Saturday, November 18th from 5:30-8:30pm in Arlington High School’s Red Gym for a night of games, crafts, movies and more! Pizza dinner and snacks will be provided. No sign ups required, just show up. Kids can stay 3 hrs, or just a few, it’s up to you.

$20 for 1st child, $10 each additional. All proceeds go to the AHS clubs mini-grant fund.

Contact: studentcouncil@spyponders.com

More details: https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/calendar/event/20171118/247279/kids-night-out

PTO Fundraising

Pizza Night this Monday!

Otto PIzza 00On Monday November 13th Otto Pizza will donate a percentage of all purchases made between 5-9PM to Thompson School. This includes dine-in, take-out, delivery, even gift cards (hello holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!).

ORDER ONLINE: https://otto-massave.foodtecsolutions.com/menu
OR CALL: 781-859-5378

TONIGHT, TONIGHT!  Support Thompson School by eating Otto Pizza! 8% of all sales including take-out, delivery, dine-in, and gift cards (get jump on holiday gifts!) will go directly to the Thompson PTO.  #MakeItEasyMonday with #GuiltFreePizza at Otto! They do require we have someone there from the school during the during event. We need 1-2 people per hour to man a table and answer questions about what the PTO does (we’ll have a cheat sheet) and sell Community Cards.

Amazon

Support PTO

Shopping at Amazon.com? Click the Amazon link from the Thompson PTO website and a share of your purchase will help the Thompson PTO.

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.

Thompson School News : October 23, 2017

Volunteer

The Thompson PTO is always in need of helping hands for all sorts of tasks. From selling community cards to helping clean-up after movie night to helping plan one of our many events: the link below lists all of the many ways you can give of your time to help your Thompson Community.
http://tinyurl.com/ThompsonPTOVolunteers

Is there an accountant in the house?

As a 501(c)(3) registered charity, the PTO is seeking the assistance of a CPA to prepare our form 990-EZ for FY17. If you or a family member are a CPA who would like to make an in-kind donation of free or reduced-rate tax preparation, please contact us at thomptreas@gmail.com.

In This Issue

  • Save the Date | School Calendar
  • #everythingyoueverwantedtoknowaboutthompson
  • Highlight of the Month
  • Thompson News and Events
  • Community News and Events
  • PTO Fundraising
  • Connect with Us

Save The Date

  • October 27 – Spirit Day: Career Day
  • November 1 – No school
  • November 8, 7-9 pm – PTO meeting, Special speaker: Lori Pescatore AYCC (Arlington Youth Counseling Center)
  • November 9 – Arlington EATS Community Dinner
  • November 10 – No school
  • November 22 – Early dismissal 12:00 pm
  • November 23 and 24 – No school

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.

#everythingyoueverwantedtoknowaboutthompson

For families looking for extra information, unfettered access to our weekly newsletter, volunteer opportunities, the link to shop at Amazon (your purchases benefit all Thompson students via the PTO!), contact info and soooo much more, please pop over to our site, and be sure to bookmark it. We will be making changes to the content over the coming weeks, but the link will remain the same.

Highlight of the Month

Direct Donation Drive

115 more families to make our participation goal!!!

The Direct Donation Drive is coming to an end in less than 2 weeks. So far, 135 families have participated, but we still have a long way to go to meet our 250 family participation goal. If you have been putting off making a contribution, this is the time to put it at the top of your to do list! Send a check in your kid’s backpack or make a contribution online. Click here to DONATE NOW!
100% of your donation goes toward enriching your child’s educational experience. The Thompson PTO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, so your contribution is tax deductible! Check with your employer to see if you have a matching gift program; many of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift!
Email friends and family to help us meet our goal by making a donation in your kid’s name.

No donation is too small.

 

Thompson News & Events

Movie Night

Movie NightThe annual Thompson movie night was a spooky success with a viewing of Hotel Transylvania on Friday the 13th. Thanks to the staff, families, and students who participated and a special shout out to the volunteers who make these events happen. This is a great kick off event for students to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. We can’t wait to see you at the next event!’ (Literacy night?)

We also want to send a big thank you out to My Brother’s Place Pizzeria and the Capitol Theater for their generous donation of popcorn.

Don’t forget! The Capitol Theater is also on your Community Card, good for a free small popcorn when you buy a movie ticket.

Arlington EATS

Arlington EATSHunger makes learning hard and there are many ways you can be a part of Arlington EATS’ efforts to end childhood hunger in our town. To learn more visit: www.arlington-eats.org

There are many ways you can become involved with Arlington EATS:

To get food assistance: info@arlington-eats.org
To learn more: www.arlington-eats.org
To donate: www.arlington-eats.org/giving/
To volunteer: www.arlington-eats.org/volunteer/
To follow along: www.facebook.com/Arlington.EATS
To contact: info@arlington-eats.org

Community Card

Fall Family Sales

Community Card 2017 2018Keep up the good work! To join the sales effort, fill out this form here.

Other Volunteer Needs
  • Please “Like” our Community Card Facebook page!
  • Follow us on Twitter at @ArlCommCard
  • Post your own visits to, and/or savings experiences at, participating Community Card businesses to Facebook or Twitter, and reference #ArlCommCard.

Any questions? Contact ashley.e.lorenz@gmail.com

Flu Clinic

Flu ShotThe Arlington Board of Health will be hosting a flu clinic for the students and staff of Thompson Elementary on November 15th from 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM. Mrs. Donato will be sending out a link from the Board of Health to register your child for the clinic over the next few weeks. Paper forms will also go home in the next few weeks as well. In addition, November 16th will the general clinic for Arlington children 6 months – 18 years at Ottoson Middle School, 63 Acton Street (5 PM to 7 PM) where parents are welcome to attend with their child.

Join Thompson Families for
Green Team After School Nature Adventures!

  1. Spy Pond Friday October 27th 3pm* at playground
  2. Menotomy Rocks Friday November 17th 3pm at Ottawa Rd entrance

Green TeamThe rain date for each adventure will be the following Friday.
*If the weather is warm, bring gear for water play. If your family has a kayak or canoe, feel free to bring them..

Wright Tower 2017 09We hope to continue to share our nature adventures with Thompson as we advocate for system wide changes such as industrial composting to curb climate change and protect our natural environment.

If you support composting, recycling and the Thompson PTO, there is an unique opportunity to champion composting and recycling at all PTO events. Contact Elizabeth Rocco at egrocco@gmail if you are interested in being a Green Team champion!

The Thompson Green Team cares about the earth, the environment, and all living creatures. It aims to empower and support students and the broader Thompson community to take action to protect and preserve our environment. Guided by student interest, ideas, and energy, the Green Team provides opportunities and coordinates activities that will have a meaningful and positive impact.

Community News & Events

Spookywalk

Spooky WalkSat Oct 28th, 6:30-8pm at Menotomy Rocks Park

Put on your costumes and enjoy some kid-friendly frightly fun! Spooky Walk is an annual volunteer-run event, where around the perimeter of the pond you’ll enjoy jack-o’-lanterns, punny gravestones, and silly mad scientist skits. Enter via the Jason Street entrance. FREE.

Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Festival!

Day of the Dead FestivalSunday, October 29th, 4-6pm in Capitol Square

The Fiesta shares in the rich Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed away, with Mexican food, live Mariachi music, memory altars (ofrendas) and FREE festive activities for all ages like face painting and celebratory crafts. This event also coincides with the final day of the Arlington International Film Festival at the Capitol Theatre.

Come sing with

Family Folk ChoraleThis Arlington-based inter-generational chorus will be holding a “Music Workshop for All Ages” at Thompson School on Sunday, October 29 in the Gym. It will feature songs of James Taylor (Shed a Little Light, Shower the People, Everyday) being taught in a fun and lively way for the whole family by Chris Eastburn who works brilliantly with mixed groups from beginners to experienced singers. We’ll have snacks and activities for non-singing kids, too. This will be an inspiring community event! Click HERE for details: http://www.familyfolkchorale.org/JT.pdf

10/29/2017, 1:00-2:30pm, Thompson School gym, $10/adults, kids free, Community Card holders half-price – $5!

Halloween Event at Waldo Park, Tuesday, October 31st

HalloweenAll are invited to the 12th annual Waldo Park Halloween Party on Tuesday the 31st. We’ll gather at the Park beginning at 4 pm, and we’ll have a costume “fashion show” that’ll start around 4:30 – 4:45 pm. A light dinner (hot dogs and veggie items) will be served after the fashion show, so that all who wish can eat a meal before trick-or-treating. (Waldo Park is located at the end of Waldo Road, off Cleveland Street, between Mass Ave and Broadway).
– Alex Hoffinger, Friends of Waldo Park

You are invited to the 7th Annual Out on the Town Gala

November 3, 7-11pm at Arlington Town Hall

AYCC LogoPlease join the Board of Youth Services for the annual Out on the Town Gala, to support the Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC). This year’s event is extra special as we recognize and honor Arlington’s own Dr. Michael Thompson, a renowned child psychologist, school consultant, international speaker and New York Times best-selling author. His books – nine in all, among them Homesick and Happy, Best Friends/Worst Enemies, The Pressured Child, and Raising Cain – have become popular references on bringing up children in the world today, with illuminating insights on the emotional lives and experiences of children and adolescents. Over the course of his career, Dr. Thompson has worked in more than 700 schools across the country and around the world, and has served as the supervising psychologist at the Belmont Hill School. As a popular headliner for Arlington Parent Forums, Dr. Thompson’s gentle guidance, wise counsel, and extraordinary wit have guided Arlington parents for more than a decade.

The Out on the Town Gala is an annual event in which community members come together to support the work of AYCC and promote the importance of having affordable, high quality, and community based mental health services for Arlington residents. Over the past year, AYCC provided over 5,500 counseling and psychiatric sessions to more than 375 youth and families, case management services to more than 80 Arlington residents, and support, education and advocacy for members of the community who have experienced domestic violence. AYCC has been able to offer these services thanks to the funds that are raised through the Gala, grants, corporate sponsors, and individual donors.

In addition to honoring Dr. Thompson, the gala features many wonderful silent auction items and raffles, beautiful live music from the Arlington High Jazz band, an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Tickets may be purchased for $75 through AYCC’s webpage- arlingtonma.gov/aycc. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information visit arlingtonma.gov/aycc or contact Colleen Leger, Executive Director of AYCC, at 781-316-3255.

PTO Fundraising

Amazon

Support PTO

Shopping at Amazon.com? Click the Amazon link from the Thompson PTO website and a share of your purchase will help the Thompson PTO.

Stop&Shop A+ Bonus Bucks Program

Thompson is participating in Stop&Shop A+ Bonus Bucks Program, in which our school receives a check based on the amount of purchases made by people with Stop&Shop cards. Enroll your Stop&Shop card. with Thompson’s school code: 07331.

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)
Judu 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.