Principal's Greeting
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Jump Rope for Heart
Thank you to Ms. Mary Beth Corva and Ms. Caitlin Quigley for organizing our first Jump Rope for Heart event on April 24th. The weather was beautiful as the students in grades three, four, and five participated in individual and group jump rope activities and dance routines outside. Thank you to the many parents who volunteered their time to help and to the many businesses who donated fruit and drinks. Our students raised $3,191.33 for the American Heart Association!
Thomson Beautification
Thank you to Mr. Pressler and Harold Whiteman for organizing the beautification of the front of our school and all their effort to make it happen. We’d also like to thank all the community members that came out on a Saturday morning to work their magic. It really makes a welcoming entrance. Mrs. Pressler organized pictures from the event and we placed them on the window in front of the school so please take a moment to see the transformation.
Homework Folders
Thank you to our Partner in Education, Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union (APGFCU), for agreeing to purchase homework folders for our students for next school year. In order to off set the cost of these folders, the printing company is soliciting advertisements for the back of the folder. If you have a business you would like to advertise, please contact our school office for more information.
Front Door Security
Most of you are aware of the security system on our front door. When you arrive at school, if the person answering the buzzer does not recognize you, you will be asked how we can help you. Please let us know your name and the purpose of your visit. (i.e. “I’m John Doe’s dad Mike, and I need to drop off his band instrument.”) This insures that we know who we are letting into our building. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe school environment.
Proof of Residency
When students are enrolled in school, we must obtain proof of residency. We are updating our files and making sure all of our records are accurate. At the end of the school year, you will be receiving a letter asking you to resubmit your proof of residency. Items that may be used are mortgage or lease statements, property tax bills, or utility bills. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this process.
Time of Reflection
This school year at Thomson has seen many, many positive changes. We’ve had the opportunity to work with a terrific staff, the students have been so enthusiastic, and the community involvement has been phenomenal. We look forward to all that the 2008-2009 school year has to offer. Have a wonderful summer.
Sincerely,
Tom Marinelli Denise Sopa
Principal Assistant Principal