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Bee Swarm

Mr. Ward and his bee vacuum busy at work!

THOMAS IS A BUZZING!  May 19 - A swarm of honey bees gathered in the dogwood tree at the front of the school.  Mr. Cliff  Ward, a local beekeeper, came to our aid with his bee vacuum and collected around 2 1/2 pounds of bees. (That is around 8,000 bees).  Mr. Ward took them to live in a new hive, where at last check, they were settled in and buzzing happily ever after.

Tiger Promise

The Tiger Promise

While here at
John P. Thomas, I promise
to act in such a way that I
will be proud of myself and
others will be proud of me too.
I come to school to learn
and I will learn. I will
have a good day.

From the Principal

Dear Parents, 


The External Review Team (ERT) revealed that we must work on several areas that have a direct impact on student achievement. The area I would like to work on is to increase parental involvement and I need your help. I am asking each of you to make a pledge to get involved by participating in the events and activities that are planned for our students. If you can not attend all of them please make an effort to come to at least one activity.

We need your assistance in another area, also. We need parents to assist us by agreeing to serve on the School Improvement Council (SIC). If you are willing to serve on the council please contact the office and give Mrs. Washington your name (735-3430). We would be very happy to have you work with us.

Look for an announcement in the next few weeks regarding several parent workshops. The teachers are planning an exciting evening of activities that will assist you when you help your child at home. Remember, check those book bags for the announcement about the workshops.

Thanks so much for all you do to help us as we work to educate your child. You are a very important part of your child's success.

Thank you,

Evelyn H. Moore

Evelyn Moore

Upcoming Events 

Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 23
PACT Testing
Friday, May 23
Last day to pay all fines and fees.
All fines and fees owed to the office, cafeteria, classroom, and library are due by today.  This includes fees for lost or damaged books, meals, field trips, etc.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27
PACT Testing
Wednesday, May 28
Awards Day
Awards Days - All grades will have awards programs today. 8:30 AM  - Grades K-2; 12:30 PM - Grades 3-5.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Weather 

Mostly sunny
Today, 5/21/2008
High: 83 | Low: 53
Mostly sunny
Partly cloudy
Tomorrow, 5/22/2008
High: 86 | Low: 61
Partly cloudy