Thomson Primary

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September 2025 Where the Beet Begins!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school! We have had 3 very smooth weeks and are getting into a daily routine. We appreciate everything you have done to help us make that happen. After this week of school, we ask that you drop your children at the front door and let them show their independence by walking to the cafeteria and classroom on their own. We still have staff members in the halls to help the children find their way if need be.

Reminders:

  • Our front doors do not open before 7:25 since we do not have staff on duty.

  • Dismissal is at 3:25.

Thomson Office Staff Please feel free to call with your questions. 970-842-5139

  • Tracey Singley-Principal

  • Layne Binnendyk-Assistant Principal

  • Kelli Miller-Financial Secretary

  • Yolanda Mendez-Attendance Secretary

  • Holly Probst-Health Clerk

Office Staff members in front of school

Library News

The K-2 students received a book bag to keep their library books clean and dry in their backpacks.  Please keep them to use all year.  Books are due the next time the class comes to the library for specials, but may be turned in any time before that.  The library has a lot of new books just waiting to be read; I can't wait to see what the favorites will be!

Sherie Wagner Thomson Librarian

Health Office News

Holly, our health clerk, would like to remind you that all medications including over the counter as well as prescriptions, must be brought to the health office. Students are not allowed to administer medications themselves.

If you are moving in from a different state, please make sure to bring in a copy of your child's immunization records for our files.

If you are wondering if your child is too sick to come to school, please check out the How Sick is Too Sick flyer here.

Attendance Matters

Not only is attendance required by state law, it is crucial for a student's success, both academically and socially. Students with regular attendance perform better in reading, math and other subjects. Consistent attendance teaches discipline, punctuality, and responsibility-skills that are essential in the workplace and life.

Classes begin at 7:45.

Upcoming Events

  • Sept. 1-Labor Day-No School

  • Sept. 3-Literacy Night @ BV 5:00-7:00

  • Sept. 11-TPS Olympics @ BSC Field

  • Sept. 15-Dot Day

  • Sept. 22- Thomson Parent Meeting 4:00

  • Sept. 24 & 25 Dental Screenings

  • Sept. 29-Oct. 2-Homecoming Week

Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early DID YOU KNOW? • Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. • Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read. • Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks. • Being late to school may lead to poor attendance. • Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. • Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. • Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots. • Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before school starts. • Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent. • Try to schedule non-urgent related medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session. • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning. • If you are concerned that your child may have a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider for advice. • If your child must stay home due to illness, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home. When Do Absences Become a Problem? CHRONIC ABSENCE 18 or more days WARNING SIGNS 10 to 17 days SATISFACTORY 9 or fewer absences Note: These numbers assume a 180-day school year Visit Attendance Works at www.attendanceworks.org for free downloadable resources and tools!

Thomson Olympics

We are excited that Mr. Valles will be holding our Fifth Thomson Olympics. They will be held at the BSC Field and Auditorium on Thursday, September 11.Below is the schedule of events.Please join us to cheer our Olympian on!

Kindergarten Events (STADIUM) 8:20-9:20

1st and 2nd Grade Events(STADIUM) 9:30-10:30

Closing ceremony (BSC Auditorium)  2:10-3:10

We are so excited your family could attend Literacy Night! Please pick and choose what interests your family. Don't forget to stop by the computer lab to enter the raffle. This will be a great school year watching you be the author of your own story. Office Hallway * Free Meal -5:00 - 6:30 -Ages: All -Cafeteria Enjoy a hot dog meal. Please note, we stop serving food at 6:30. * RaffleEntry -Ages: All -Computer Lab Enter a raffle for attending. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE. * Book Fair -Ages: All -Library Come browse a selection of new books. Don't forget your wallet. * Escape Game Challenges -Ages: All -Gym Come complete 5 different escape game challenges and earn a small prize! 3rd Grade Hallway * Zingo -Ages: Kindergarten and First Grade -Room 124 Mrs. Link A fun bingo style game for kindergarten and first graders. * Snap It Up -Ages: Second and Third Grade -Room 121 Mrs. Riggs A fun spelling game with cards the whole family will love! * Boggle -Ages: Fourth and Fifth Grade -Room 119 Mrs. Bowman A fun way to work on your spelling and compete with your family. 4th Grade Hallway * Listening Comprehension and Guided Drawing -Ages: All -Room 111 Art Come test your listening and drawing skills. Prizes raffled off at the end of each session. Sessions start at 5:10, 5:30, 5:50, 6:10, and 6:30 *Accelerated Reader (AR) Kick Off -Ages: Beaver Valley Students -Room 113 Mrs. Peterson Come learn how we use AR at Beaver Valley for quarterly parties! * Mindfulness -Ages: All Room 115 Mrs. Pomeroy Learn about mindfulness and take home some fun, helpful tools. 5th Grade Hallway * East Morgan County Library -Ages: All -Room 127 Mr. Baker Come check out what the public library has to offer and get your library card if you don't have one yet! *Kids At Their Best -Ages: All Room 133 Mrs. Gutierrez Come have fun with math and science literacy. (signup for their program in the cafeteria) * Workshop With New York Times Best Selling Author, Matt Eicheldinger -Ages: All -Room Music Room Workshops at 5:15 and 5:40. Space is limited Caricature drawings and meet the author, 6:00-7:00. Intervention Hallway * Used Book Give Away -Ages: All -Room 134 Mrs. Nichols Come restock your bookshelf and take home some new to you books! * Take Home Vocab Games -Ages: All -Room 136 Mrs. Peggram Come learn fun ways to boost vocabulary at home. * Retell Gloves -Ages: All -Room 137 Mrs. Frazier Come make retell gloves to help boost your comprehension.

Literacy Night Sept. 3 @BV

Literacy night is fast approaching and we will be offering some fun activities as well as time with author, Matt Eicheldinger. We will also be serving free hotdogs, chips, cookies and a drink.

Join us Wednesday, September 3 from 5:00-7:00 at Beaver Valley!

The list of activities is to the left.