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Thompson PTO @ThompsonPTO

We are the PTO of Thompson Elementary School, located in Arlington, MA

Joined September 2016
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✨ TONIGHT ✨ monthly PTO meeting - zoom link was missed out of this week’s newsletter, so please refer to the 2/5/24 newsletter! If you can’t find it, please message 👍
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Tonight is Thompson’s DIG meeting on Google Meet (link in email newsletter) all are welcome at this meeting to learn, ask questions & see what DIG is all about. If you have questions or would like to help out, please contact DIG at thompsonelementaryschooldig@gmail.com
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A huge thank you to everyone for another successful Book Fair! We had~ $10k in in-person sales, and the PTO will receive about 20% of the total amount (including online book fair sales), which will be used to support classroom libraries & student enrichment!
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Ramadan Kareem to all of our Thompson families who celebrate Ramadan.
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Tomorrow is the last day for in-person shopping at the annual book fair! Online shopping goes through Friday. If you want to purchase online, please use this link fantasticbookfairs.com/pages… and consider donating to your classroom teachers’s wishlist if you are able.
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“Imagine a world where difference is CELEBRATED. Imagine a world where women are equal to men. Together we can all #InspireInclusion” Today is International Women’s Day, where we celebrate women, we learn about discrimination & we TAKE ACTION to increase equality
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Don’t forget - the annual Thompson book fair is here until WEDNESDAY, and it’s not too late to sign up to help! Dates: In-person shopping will be - Wednesday, 3/6 through Tuesday, 3/12 Online shopping is available - Wednesday 3/6 through Friday 3/15
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🌈THIS FRIDAY 🌈students in each grade are invited to wear their grade color & we’ll make a rainbow of Thompson spirit to brighten up a cold winter day! •K - PURPLE •1st grade - BLUE •2nd grade - GREEN •3rd grade -  YELLOW •4th grade - ORANGE •5th grade - RED
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🌈 ALL GRADES WELCOME TOMORROW! 🌈 Rainbow Alliance is TOMORROW 2:30-3:30pm The Thompson Rainbow Alliance welcomes all students tomororw and all staff to join in a safe space where we explore what it means to be part of the LGBTQ2SIA community.
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♥️♥️Valentines for Seniors♥️♥️ students created valentines to share some kindness with senior citizens in our community. These valentines will be distributed to Arlington Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels, and Sunrise Senior Living. Thanks to everyone who helped!
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In case you haven’t heard ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, all Arlington Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 13th. This closure includes all before and after school programming, sports, and events. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow!
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Virtual PTO Meeting Find out what’s been going on and what’s coming up next at Thompson, get an update from Principal Donato, and meet other parents! Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, February 7, from 7-9 pm. Link in email newsletter
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⭐️EXPLO - Activities Needed!⭐️ We need volunteers to share activities at the Thompson Science Explo 3/23 1-4. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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The next DIG meeting is this Monday, Feb 5, 7:30–9pm on Google Meet. Please see the email newsletter for the link
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♥️♥️♥️Share the Thompson Love♥️♥️♥️ we have received some beautiful messages for our wonderful Thompson teachers & staff AND we need more! bit.ly/493zoVK to share brief messages of appreciation from *you or your students* Deadline is 2/9
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** The AEF Annual Innovation Showcase** 1/29/24. An evening of of inspo & celebration… Live Music, Small Plates, and Cash Bar at Punjab Restaurant 6-8pm  Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Mona Ford Walker!! Suggested donation is $75 p/p. Register today! tfaforms.com/4712815
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What a wonderful experience for our whole school today! Author visits (esp. ones with very special guests like Ivy!) bring books & reading alive for our students. We are so thankful that we have the resources & volunteers to make this happen. TY to all who bring reading alive!
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⭐️Everyone's name is special. Let’s treat it that way!⭐️ it. Here’s how to practice saying someone’s name: •Ask how to say their name. •Repeat their name (2-3x). •Keep trying! •Be an ally - help other people say your friend's name right.
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Check out all these games ready to be enjoyed at tonight’s games night!! Come along and beat the cold tonight 6-8 🎲
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Ever wondered what happens at Rainbow Alliance? Today is your chance to come along and see what it’s all about! All grades welcome, plus parents.
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