Weekly Notes
December 21, 2017
Winter Break: December 22nd-January 2nd
Students return to school on January 3rd
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Principal's Pen
It has certainly been a busy week at Thorson as we prepare for the winter break. We have had singing, acting, and many celebrations. It has been great to see many of our families coming through the school for various activities this week. As we close out 2017, we want to be sure to give a heartfelt thank you to all of our families for all that you do to strengthen our Thorson community. It has been a great first half of the school year, and we are looking forward to kicking off 2018! We will be off from school for the winter break until January 3, 2018. We look forward to seeing everyone in their pajamas on Wednesday, January 3 for a regular school day. Have a wonderful, restful, and safe break from school! See you all in 2018!
Angela Little
From the Thorson Office
Pajama Day – Continuing with a time honored tradition at Thorson; Wednesday, January 3rd is wear your pajamas to school day! This helps ease everyone back to school after the winter break.
1. Monday's- New salad (3rd option)! Its build your own pepperoni pizza. This a spin off to the Lunchables - It is a bagel with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni that the students can build on their tray.
2. New recipes: Walking tacos, chicken tater tots nachos & loaded potato wedges!
3. Friday Feb 2nd: Frozen Friday so we are having a theme Frozen, the movie, party with free frozen ice cream treat with the purchase of a hot lunch.
Hearing Screenings – Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are needed to help with hearing screenings on January 24th and January 31st in the morning. Click here to volunteer Please email Jean Bieszk with any questions. jbieszk@cedarburg.k12.wi.us Thanks!
Thorson Family Wellness Night – Save the date for the Annual Thorson Family Wellness Night – Friday, January 19th; 5:30-8:30pm. – bring the family and join the fun!
Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive – “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give” – Winston Churchill
Many thanks to all the families who donated toys, donated $1.00 to purchase an ornament and wear a hat at school. Our school donated 499 toys to the Toy Drive. AWSOME! Thank you for help making the holidays merrier for many children.
FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE
From the Thorson PTO
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Next PTO Meeting: January 8th at 7:00pm in the IMC
Lego Club – The next Lego Club meets on January 4th at 8:00am – ALL are welcome!
PLEASE NOTE: Lego club meets the FIRST and THIRD Thursday of every month NOT every other week.
Thorson Coin Drive – January 8th-12th – Class that collect the most “coins” will have a special classroom party! Classrooms can also earn an extra recess or have their class listed on the playground sign! See flyer for additional information.
Dining for Dollars: SAVE THE DATES:
January 9th at Culver’s – 10% of each family’s purchase will be donated to the Thorson PTO – Must bring this FLYER
February 12th at Chocolate Factory – 10% of all sales will be returned to the Thorson PTO – Must show this FLYER
Winter Carnival – Be sure to save February 3rd 11:00am-3:00pm – you don’t want to miss the Annual Winter Carnival.
Volunteers are needed the day of the event and the Friday night prior. We have many areas needed for volunteers that include helping serve food, selling, raffles, running the game rooms and helping with auction. You can sign up for a small shift and still have time in the day to spend with family. (Volunteer’s receive a discount for your child’s entry). How to volunteer in in 3 easy steps:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot/SignUp
Note: VolunteerSpot/SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Help Wanted
1 Chair Bake Sale
Would love help in the Book Nook and some helpful hands for our silent auction committee.
New to Thorson or need additional information about the Winter Carnival (the PTO’s largest Fund Raiser), click here for additional information for the Winter Carnival Chairperson, Kim Timm
BOX TOP COLLECTION - Thank you for turning in box tops, we are happy to see the kids having fun with the contests. This month’s leader is Mr. Huevler's class... whose room will the trophy move to next month. Each month the count is through the 15th... join in on the fun! Keep bringing in box tops.
It is helpful if you can cut them, only turn in 2018 and beyond dates, (we have had a ton of expired ones turned in). Thanks for your help and support!
Please note: Cambpell’s has discontinued Campbell Soup & Labels for Education program. We are only collecting Box Tops for Education.
Thorson Dad's Club
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)- Calling all Dad’s, Grandpa’s or Uncle’s come spend a day with the Thorson students. You will be working in small groups in all grade levels. The students LOVE working with the Watch D.O.G.S! Click here to sign up. Please note ALL volunteers need to have completed and an approved background check prior to volunteering. Click here for the district's background check form.
From the Community
Cedarburg Poms Dance Team – Winter registration – See flyer for additional information
A Cedarburg Christmas – Everyone’s Home for the Holidays – See flyer for additional information
Support for Parents - of parents of children with special needs. The group will meet monthly on the first Thursday of every month at Ozaukee Family Services. See flyer for additional information.
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