Early Dismissal on Friday, January 27

School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.  Children in the afternoon 4K classes will not have class. on Friday, January 27.

T-shirt Order Forms are out again!

T-shirt order forms will go out this week in backpack mail; there is also a color copy of the form attached.  Please note that all orders will need to be in the office no later than 3 p.m. on February 20.

Kohlrabi for snack today!

See the attached sheet about this nutritious snack the kids will be eating today.  Thanks to our volunteers and REAP!

Family Dance has been canceled! | ¡Baile Familiar Cancelado!

Old man winter has put a damper on our dance tonight.  But DJ Geoff is set to get us dancing on Friday, February 3!  So take tonight to practice those dance moves.  We'll see you on February 3!

En Español

Por la tormenta del invierno que llegó hoy tenemos que cancelar el baile.  ¡Pero vamos a bailar juntos viernes el 3 de febrero!

Join our Family Winter Wonderland Dance on January 20!

Next Friday, January 20, is our annual family dance! Dress up in sparkles and snowflakes and get ready to dance to the tunes with DJ Geoff! Suggested entry donation is $4 per family.

Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing drive to benefit our school and local community. Bring in gently used or new items to donate.

The 5th Grade Girl Scouts will be selling nature-themed bottle cap art (“Capsters”) for  $1 to raise money for the Rain Garden. 

Also, if you are able to help with the dance, please email Thoreau PTO at thoreaupto@gmail.com.

Barnes & Noble Music Program and Sale

Our holiday bookfair at Barnes & Noble is coming on December 10, this coming Saturday.  To kick off this very easy fundraiser, our own Ms. Whalley has worked with our students to prepare a nice set of holiday songs. The students will be performing from 10:30 to 11:15 that Saturday morning.  

You may also purchase books that day and either present your voucher (from backpack mail and also attached) or tell the B&N staff that you would like your purchase to count towards Thoreau Elementary's bookfair fundraiser.  Also, relatives and friends can purchase online at www.BN.com/bookfairs using the ID number 10562080. Online sales from December 10-15 will count towards our bookfair total! 

En Español

Nuestra feria de libros en la tienda Barnes & Noble será ese sábado el 10 de diciembre.  Es una manera muy fácil para recaudar fondos para nuestra escuela.  Y la Ms Whalley ha trabajado con los alumnos para enseñarles canciones que van a cantar.  Los alumnos van a cantar entre las 10:30 y las 11:15 de la mañana.

También se puede comprar libros  de la tienda.  Por pasar el folleto que está adjuntado a ese mensaje o por avisarles a los cajeros que son parte de la escuela Thoreau, la escuela gana fondos.  También se puede comprar por en internet www.BN.com/bookfairs con en número de identificación 10562080.  ¡Las ventas por internet entre el 10 y el 15 de diciembre apoyan a nuestra escuela!

Holiday Wish Lists for Our Classrooms

Attached, you will find the Holiday Wish List for the teachers.  If you are wanting to do a little something for your teacher, but don't know what to do, here is the solution!  

The teachers have made lists of items they need in their classrooms.  Many of them spend their own money for classroom supplies, so here is a great way to help our teachers AND our school!  Many of the teachers also really appreciate gift cards (ideas listed) for when needs arise.  

Remember, gifts such as home made cards from your children, thank you notes, and volunteer time in the classroom are also precious gifts! 

The ideas are also listed outside of the office on the PTO bulletin board.  If your teacher is not listed, please check the bulletin board in a few days as lists are still coming in.  Or, just ask your teacher what their classroom needs!  AND, don't forget your wonderful specials teachers!

Thanks, Shannon Kuntsman and Brigit Frank for organizing this holiday wish list!

Multicultural Festival Night has been canceled.

The Multicultural Festival has been canceled for this month.  Please make note. 

En Español

La festival está cancelado para ese mes.  

General Meeting | Monday, Nov. 28 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Please join your fellow parents and staff for the next PTO meeting!  Agendas and minutes from October's meeting hit backpacks before the holiday.  The PDF is attached here in English and here in Spanish. There will be information about many of our upcoming events as well as fund requests to consider. As always, Spanish translation, childcare and transportation are provided.  Call Rosita Gonzalez at 276-6057 for a ride to the meeting. We hope to see you there!

Make ’em Laugh!

Tomorrow, November 18, at 9 a.m., our second and third graders, with the guidance of our fabulous Ms. Whalley, will be performing their long awaited program, "Make 'em Laugh."  

Come and see the antics these enthusiastic kids have prepared.  It’s a riot!!   (And you don’t have to be a second or third grader family member to come.  It’s a show for our school community!)