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Principal's Pen
The unfortunate events that occurred in Parkland, Florida last week certainly have affected many in our community and around our nation. Our deepest sympathies go out to those affected by this terrible tragedy. At Thorson and in CSD, our number one priority is ensuring that our students, staff, and families feel safe in our schools. As Mr. Todd Bugnacki stated in his email to all district families last Friday, we our constantly reviewing and assessing our safety and security measures. Our staff and students participate in monthly safety drills, which are designed to prepare us for various emergencies that may arise in or around the school. Before and after each drill, we have conversations with students and staff about the purpose of these drills. We debrief after each drill and reflect on the things that went well and what could be improved. In addition to monthly safety drills, Thorson staff receive continual training related to school and student safety. We are committed to being proactive in regards to school safety and will continue to work with community and school district personnel to review and improve our school security plans. For more information, please visit Emergency Information for Families on the district website. Thank you for your continued support.
Angela Little
From the Thorson Office
Vision Screening Volunteers Needed - We are in need of 6 volunteers to help with vision screenings on March 7th from 9:15 until 12:15 for the 2nd and 4th grade classes. Please email Jean Bieszk with any questions. jbieszk@cedarburg.k12.wi.us – Click here to volunteer
The HeartSafe Cedarburg Schools Challenge – Thank you to all the families, former students, friends, and staff members who took part in the HeartSafe Challenge. We will able to certify over 100 individuals that night in hands only CPR!
Jump Rope/Hoops For Heart – Envelopes and on-line donations are due TOMORROW, Friday, February 23rd.
Read Across America – Come read with us on Friday, March 2nd at 3:00pm. Visit your child’s classroom or come to the IMC and read with a group of Thorson student. Click here to sign-up
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 1st: Lego Club
March 2nd: Read-A-Cross America: 3:00pm
March 6th: Dining for Dollars at Even Odd Pizza
March 5th: Variety Show Practice at the CPAC – 4:00-6:00 pm
March 9th: NO SCHOOL – Professional Development
FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE
Cedarburg Branding - Be a part of the Cedarburg Brand Strengthening Initiative!
Take the Community Branding Survey - open until February 26th.
Cedarburg High School Theatre Presents – The Addam’s Family – February 22nd-February 25th at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center – See flyer for additional information
From the Thorson PTO
Please follow the PTO Facebook page by searching @ThorsonPTO in Facebook or
Helping Hands – Our 3rd grade student Bella has been battling health issues all her young life as she was born with a rare disease called Kabuki Syndrome. Bella endured many medical test and procedures including major heart surgery and a liver transplant. John Hopkins has asked her to be part a very specific medical research program. Unfortunately, they did not pay for transportation or all of the medical expenses.
To help with expenses, Skateland will be hosting a fundraiser for the family on Sunday, February 25th, 2-4pm. The $6.00 per person admission is be donated by Skateland for Bella’s medical bills.– Come out and have a great time with your family while helping a special Thorson student.
Click here to purchase a t-shirt to support Bella.
Bella’s mom would like to thank Skateland and all of the support from our amazing Thorson family!
Next PTO Meeting: March 12th at 7:00pm in the IMC
Carnival Thank you - The Thorson Winter Carnival that was held on Saturday, February 3rd was a tremendous success! Thank you to everybody who donated, volunteered, and attended the 2018 Carnival! Thank you for everyone’s hard work and dedication for this event we could not have done it without you.
Thorson Variety Show – The Variety Show is on Tuesday, March 13th, 6:30pm at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
Save the Date for Dining for Dollars:
March 6 – Even Odds Pizza - Tuesday, March 6th from 11am-8pm at Even Odds Pizza in Grafton (372 Falls Road). This is an awesome opportunity for earning funds for our General Funding for PTO. 50% of all pizza orders will be returned to Thorson!! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers to put this date on their calendar!! Please share on social media!
April 10 – Stilt House ALL DAY - Join in on the fun!! Great time to meet your friends for dinner or a drink! Take your staff out for lunch. Gather some families or parents to meet for a night out! Moms lunch out? Dine in/ carry out/ gift cards - 20% of all sales all day benefit Thorson PTO. Even gift card sales count toward the day! Purchase gift cards to use in the future, treat someone to a special gift, or donate to an event. Share with your friends and on your social media!! (Another Cedarburg Elementary school raised over $700 from this same event... let's see if Thorson can beat that)
May 21 - Wayne's – ALL DAY - See flyer for additional information
All proceeds’ from Dining for Dollars will go towards to the PTO’s
General Account
BOX TOP COLLECTION – The final collection turn in date is February 15th, all Box Tops must be submitted by March 1st. BUT, keep saving and turning in those Box Tops!
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
Peter Pan Viewing Party – February 25th – see flyer for additional information
Cedarburg Children Theater Presents – The Snow Queen – March 9th-March 11th at the Cedarburg Cultural Center – See flyer for additional information
Disability Rights Information Night – March 7th /The Pavilion at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds – See flyer for additional information
Cedarburg Colts – The Colts are now registering players – added incentive, register by March 7th and play for free – see flyer for additional information
February Calendar of Events of the Cedarburg Library – Click here
PJS and Popcorn – Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! February 26th, 6pm-7pm – click here for additional information
Cedarburg Little League – 2018 registration now open online – see flyer for additional information
Cedarburg Children’s Theater Presents – The Snow Queen – March 9-11at the Cedarburg Cultural Center – see flyer for additional information
Cedarburg Poms Dance Team – Winter registration – 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.
Previous Weekly Notes
January 11, 2018
