The search is on…. for next year’s kindergartners! If you have a student who will enter kindergarten next year (or know someone who does), please send a note or phone the TES office (541-744-6411) with name, address, phone and birthdate. Thank you!
4th Graders in Mr. Crosswhite and Mrs. Smith’s classes will be participating in swim lessons through Willamalane the next two weeks, Jan. 30-Feb. 10th. Mrs. Martin’s 4th graders will have swim lessons Feb. 13-24th. Parents, we appreciate you reminding your student each day to be responsible for his/her suit, towel, etc.!
The link to Springfield Public Library in my newsletter seems to not be working. If you want to go to the library’s website, click here.
As we get closer to the cold, wintry days, we offer the following suggestions to help you know if there are changes to the school schedule or bus routes:
–Will there be school? Our local news stations, as well as many radio stations, offer updates by 6:30 a.m. with closures and delays. Please do not call the school. Often, there is not a “warm body” in the office, and you will get more current information by listening to media. Also, you may visit the district’s weather information page or the Flash Alert page for on-line information.
–Will my bus be on snow routes? When road safety is questionable, the district’s transportation team is out assessing safety well before most of us even think about rising! If conditions warrant it, families who live at certain higher elevations may need to bring their child(ren) to a lower elevation (Main Street) to catch the bus. The district has developed snow routes that may be used if hazardous road conditions exist. If buses will be running snow routes it will be clearly communicated on the website as well as through local media. Snow routes are posted on the District’s Transportation website.
Tonight, November 16th, is the PTA Splash! night for Thurston Elementary. We have exclusive use of the facility from 4:30-5:30; after that, students can stay and play until 7:30 with the general population. The event is free for PTA members’ families, and $4.00 for non-members. There will be a membership table if you would like to sign up for PTA at the event.
The Battle of the Books has begun for students in grades 3-5!! (Primary reading will start soon….) We have 16 really great titles this year, and groups of 3-4 will “battle” against each other this winter with a chance of going on to the district, regional and state competitions. We can use adult coaches for teams – contact the office at 541-744-6411 if you are interested in helping. This year’s titles and authors are:
11 Birthdays, Wendy Mass
Among the Hidden, Margaret Peterson Haddix
Becoming Naomi Leon, Pam Munoz Ryan
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet, Graham Salisbury
Charlotte’s Web, E.B.White
Dying to Meet You, Kate Klise
Earthquake Terror, Peg Kehret
How Oliver Olson Changed the World, Claudia Mills
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, Bruce Coville
The Last Newspaper Boy in America, Sue Corbett
The Magical Ms. Plum, Bonny Becker
The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Beverly Cleary
Number the Stars, Lois Lowry
On the Wings of Heroes, Richard Peck
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin
Who Were the Beatles?, Geoff Edgers
The TES PTA toy drive will continue through December 1st. We are combining this year with Maple Elementary to collect gently used toys, movies and books which will be offered for sale on December 2 & 3rd, at the Thurston Grange. Leftover toys will be donated to the Relief Nursery.
Parents,
While you’re visiting the school for conferences, please be sure to check the Lost and Found rack set up near the office. Your child has been reminded this week to check for lost items. On Friday, anything remaining will be taken to the clothing exchange at the Brattain House.
Our fall Scholastic Book Fair opened today. Visit http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/default.aspx?f=2922518 or click the Scholastic Book Fair link under Blogroll to the right on the page!
TES PTA’s annual Harvest Party is tonight, October 25th, from 6:30-7:30. Cookies and crafts with a Halloween theme will be provided. The event is free for PTA members and their families; non-members may participate for a cost of $4 per child. See you there!
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