March Newsletter
March Newsletter
Thank you to all the families who attended Parent Teacher conferences. We especially appreciate everyone who weathered the snow and cold to show up for Wednesday’s conferences. It is always great to formally connect with families in person and our partnership is a critical component of students’ success. While conferences provide a formal check in with teachers, please know you can reach out to staff members at THE at anytime.
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Important Upcoming Dates |
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UPDATES |
During the month of March, Thornton Elementary will celebrating Read Across America with three weeks of book related fun! Students will participate in Maker Mondays by making book crafts, Mystery Reader Tuesdays, Drop Everything and Read Wednesdays, Kindness Thursdays, and themed Fridays. We will also be participating in March Book Madness and voting for our favorite Colorado Children’s Book Award books each week until our favorite is named. Please see the attached flyer for more information about what is happening at school. If you would like to come read aloud to your child’s class, please reach out to your child’s teacher! |
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Community Liaison |
Did you know that Thornton Elementary has a Resource Room available for any of our families to visit if the family is experiencing hardship or an emergency? If your family needs nonperishable food, clothing, jackets, socks, shoes, toiletries, or backpacks filled with school supplies, please call the front office at 720-972-5660 to arrange a time to visit our Resource Room. Please bring plastic/tote bags with you if possible. Thank you! If you are in need of resources, please visit our Community Resources (SFOP) page Some additional resources for families: Community and Family Resource Newsletter
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Staff Messages |
3/10- 3rd through 5th grade Makerspace field trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science 3/16- K-2nd grade Opera Colorado assembly “Storytime Sessions” 4/6- 1st and 2nd grade Makerspace field trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science |
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SEL Corner |
February was National Kindness month and the Thornton Elementary community is working hard to show kindness throughout the school. Each classroom is setting a goal and earning kindness chains when they are showing kindness to themselves and others. When your students' class meets their goals they get to celebrate the kind acts that they have been working on! Check out some of the Videos our classes have been working on! “Kindness is not a fixed trait that we either have or lack, but more like a muscle that can be developed and strengthened.” Sharon Salzberg |
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Attendance Matters |
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!! We are here to support you! Please feel free to call us, so we can work with you to remove any attendance barriers!! Did you know District Policy allows 5 absences per semester and 10 per school year ? Click here to read the full district policy. Once you have exceeded the allowable amount, the following could take place:
Good attendance can help children do well in school, and eventually in the workplace and in college. |
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PTO/PTLT |
$1.00 Uniform Optional Days -Friday, March 17th and March 31st Please join PTLT on March 16th. We need parent volunteers to help in upcoming events! |
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Misc |
Join the Thornton Elementary Team and sign up for the Adams 12 5K Run/Walk/Roll. April 29, 2023 8-11 am Riverdale Regional Park 8:00 am Fun Run/Walk/Roll (1 Mile) Event inclusive of all ability levels and is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Prices range from $0-$30 and discount options available. Thornton students must register but are free. Find more details and register today: www.adams12.org/fivestar5k T-shirt included with registration fee. All funds raised will go toward enhancing wellness programs in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. |
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