Important Reminders~ Masks Just a reminder that students need to arrive at school every day with a mask. Please also have a back-up mask available in the student's backpack in case the first one is lost or becomes unusable.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~PTO As this school year comes to a close, we will be looking to fill our PTO board at Thomas Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in serving on the board next year, please let us know! To attend the meeting and/or submit your name, please contact us at Thomaselempto@gmail.com or Bret Basye at bbasye@gpsne.org by Sunday, May 16th. Meeting details to follow soon. Thank you!
~READ Team Book Bag return If your child has a book bag from Mrs. Hoelting or Mrs. Luedders, please return the bag and books to school by Thursday, May 13th. Every K-3 student who met with the READ Team had one. It was optional for 4th and 5th grade students. We are still missing a few book bags from when we closed last year due to COVID as well. Please check to be sure your child has brought it back. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hoelting: ahoelting@gpsne.org. Thank you!
~ Preschool 2021-2022 Registration Info
Thank you for your interest in the Gretna Early Education Center classes for 2021-2022. The Gretna Early Education Center will begin taking applications for the 2021-2022 school year March 15, 2021. An application form will be found online on the Gretna Public Schools website Please continue to refer to the www.gpsne.org website for announcements regarding the opening of the application process. There is a $40 application fee. Application fees are nonrefundable if your child is offered placement in one of the preschool classrooms. Those who are not placed will be refunded the fee. The application will include an opportunity for you to rank your building preferences, along with your preference for morning or afternoon session times. At this point, specific times are not set for the 2021-2022 school year, as those will be established after the elementary schools have announced the building schedules for next school year. All applications must be received by April 15, 2021. Following that date, the preschool director will conduct a lottery drawing, placing students in classrooms according to the preferences listed on the application. The more flexibility you indicate on your preferences for accepting a placement, the greater the likelihood of having your child secure a preschool spot. Once all class lists are full, remaining applications will be drawn randomly and placed on a waiting list. Children who are placed in a preschool classroom will be notified of their placement via mail after April 19, 2021. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
DATES TO REMEMBER May 7th - Lunch Hero Appreciation Day May 12th - Nurse Appreciation Day May 13th - 5th grade music program May 21st - Last Day of School August 12th - First Day of School for 2021-2022 Year --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ If your child is celebrating a birthday, classroom treats can be ordered through F.A.N.S. (GPS Food & Nutrition Services) HERE
You also have the option to send individually wrapped, store bought treats. No homemade treats please. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ FROM THE COUNSELOR
Need Help? Please contact your school counselor! Sometimes there are moments in life we need some help. Mrs. Wolverton has a variety of agencies who contact her throughout the year to offer help with food, clothes, and other needs. It is confidential! You can call or email her for more information at swolverton@gpsne.org or 402-332-5578. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ Lunch Menus
Lunch menus can be found under the parent tab on the main page of the Thomas Elementary website or also in the quick links at the bottom of the page under the FANS label. Each day students are able to choose the hot lunch option, the daily sandwich option, or yogurt & cheese. For example: Friday, March 26th the choices are Max Sticks for hot lunch, a Classic Club for the sandwich option, or yogurt & cheese. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
~ 2019-2020 Yearbooks are still available!
If you missed out on ordering a yearbook LAST year for the 2019-2020 school year, we have some extras available! If you are interested in getting a yearbook, please call the office at 402-332-5578 between 9 am and 3 pm. The price for these has been reduced to $5 and must be paid for with a check payable to GPS or cash, no credit cards please.
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If you missed out on ordering a yearbook LAST year for the 2019-2020 school year, we have some extras available! If you are interested in getting a yearbook, please call the office at 402-332-5578 between 9 am and 3 pm. The price for these has been reduced to $5 and must be paid for with a check payable to GPS or cash, no credit cards please.
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~ Job Openings
Gretna Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is hiring. Our kitchens provide a fast paced work environment that is perfect for accommodating a school calendar. Open positions are for elementary through high school 9:00am-2:00pm. No nights, no weekends... only work on school days! Applications can be completed online at the link below
https://gpsne.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=11
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Gretna Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is hiring. Our kitchens provide a fast paced work environment that is perfect for accommodating a school calendar. Open positions are for elementary through high school 9:00am-2:00pm. No nights, no weekends... only work on school days! Applications can be completed online at the link below
https://gpsne.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=11
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~ Character Counts at Thomas Elementary!
Here at Thomas we promote a program called Character Counts! which outlines 6 character traits we teach and reinforce with all students. The six traits include: Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Citizenship, Caring, and Trustworthiness. To promote these character traits our students earn Basye Bucks when demonstrating positive character with adults or peers.
Each month we focus on one trait, which is outlined on the Basye Bucks, advertised on TETV news, and reinforced in the classrooms. At the end of the month one student from each classroom is nominated as the Special Agent of that character trait. When nominated, their picture goes up on the “I Spy Students of Good Character” bulletin board.
During the month of February our character trait was CARING and below is a list of our Special Agents of Caring. Great job practicing CARING!
Kindergarten: Leighton T., Ava M., Ada R. , Elliot R.
1st Grade: Kolbie S., Will C., Mitchell A., Avery O., Everett F.
2nd Grade: Brody W., Evan W., Ella G., Myla B.
3rd Grade: Lucas D., Makenzie F., Evie P., Burke W., Chase M.
4th Grade: Kadynce R., Zanna W., Paige T., Devynne P., Easton C.
5th Grade: Brady O., Mya H., Jayden A., Berkley E.
During the month of March our character trait was TRUSTWORTHINESS and below is a list of our Special Agents of Trustworthiness. Great job practicing TRUSTWORTHINESS!
Kindergarten: Molly W., Axel P., Freya S., Hadley S.
1st Grade: Lilee V., Jacob W., Jacob D., Ella M., Amelia S.
2nd Grade: Linley N., Owen F., Hunter A., Dalilah J.
3rd Grade: Jacob H., Ava G., Brady B., Drew G., Emma C.
4th Grade: Dani W., Joe N., Zane C., Drew C., Presley S.
5th Grade: Drake P., Dylan G., Daleini M., Josie O.
During the months of April & May we are focusing on reinforcing ALL of the character traits we have learned and used throughout the year.
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Here at Thomas we promote a program called Character Counts! which outlines 6 character traits we teach and reinforce with all students. The six traits include: Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Citizenship, Caring, and Trustworthiness. To promote these character traits our students earn Basye Bucks when demonstrating positive character with adults or peers.
Each month we focus on one trait, which is outlined on the Basye Bucks, advertised on TETV news, and reinforced in the classrooms. At the end of the month one student from each classroom is nominated as the Special Agent of that character trait. When nominated, their picture goes up on the “I Spy Students of Good Character” bulletin board.
During the month of February our character trait was CARING and below is a list of our Special Agents of Caring. Great job practicing CARING!
Kindergarten: Leighton T., Ava M., Ada R. , Elliot R.
1st Grade: Kolbie S., Will C., Mitchell A., Avery O., Everett F.
2nd Grade: Brody W., Evan W., Ella G., Myla B.
3rd Grade: Lucas D., Makenzie F., Evie P., Burke W., Chase M.
4th Grade: Kadynce R., Zanna W., Paige T., Devynne P., Easton C.
5th Grade: Brady O., Mya H., Jayden A., Berkley E.
During the month of March our character trait was TRUSTWORTHINESS and below is a list of our Special Agents of Trustworthiness. Great job practicing TRUSTWORTHINESS!
Kindergarten: Molly W., Axel P., Freya S., Hadley S.
1st Grade: Lilee V., Jacob W., Jacob D., Ella M., Amelia S.
2nd Grade: Linley N., Owen F., Hunter A., Dalilah J.
3rd Grade: Jacob H., Ava G., Brady B., Drew G., Emma C.
4th Grade: Dani W., Joe N., Zane C., Drew C., Presley S.
5th Grade: Drake P., Dylan G., Daleini M., Josie O.
During the months of April & May we are focusing on reinforcing ALL of the character traits we have learned and used throughout the year.
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~ Lunchroom expectations and accountability
One of the most important times in a student's day is lunch. It is a time to refuel their bodies and socialize with their friends so they can stay focused for the remainder of the day and have fun. We want students to have an enjoyable experience in the lunchroom, so we have specific lunchroom expectations along with an accountability system. Below are the common expectations for the lunchroom:
* Stay seated and raise your hand if you need something
* Use good table manners (hands to self, chew with your mouth closed, use your silverware, etc.)
* Eat your food
* Clean up after yourself
* Listen when an adult is on the microphone
* Appropriate voice volume
When students are displaying positive lunchroom expectations they will be earning Basye Bucks from the lunch supervisors. They will take these back to their classroom where they will be counted and students will earn incentives that Mr. Basye puts in place to reinforce their positive behavior.
When a student is not meeting lunchroom expectations, they will earn a red practice card. The students will take the card, give it to their teacher and an in class consequence will be given; this consequence will depend on the motivation system used in the classroom, but will be small and match the severity of the behavior. The teacher will sign the red practice card after the consequence is finished and bring it back to the lunchroom supervisor.
When a student earns their 3rd red practice card it will come home with a note explaining the repeated problems in the lunchroom. The 3rd red practice card will need to be signed by an adult at home and returned to school. If there are significant problems in the lunchroom, or repeated issues we will reach out to you to discuss further consequences and strategies to help the student be successful in the lunchroom.
Thank you for your support and reinforcement at home for positive lunchroom expectations!
One of the most important times in a student's day is lunch. It is a time to refuel their bodies and socialize with their friends so they can stay focused for the remainder of the day and have fun. We want students to have an enjoyable experience in the lunchroom, so we have specific lunchroom expectations along with an accountability system. Below are the common expectations for the lunchroom:
* Stay seated and raise your hand if you need something
* Use good table manners (hands to self, chew with your mouth closed, use your silverware, etc.)
* Eat your food
* Clean up after yourself
* Listen when an adult is on the microphone
* Appropriate voice volume
When students are displaying positive lunchroom expectations they will be earning Basye Bucks from the lunch supervisors. They will take these back to their classroom where they will be counted and students will earn incentives that Mr. Basye puts in place to reinforce their positive behavior.
When a student is not meeting lunchroom expectations, they will earn a red practice card. The students will take the card, give it to their teacher and an in class consequence will be given; this consequence will depend on the motivation system used in the classroom, but will be small and match the severity of the behavior. The teacher will sign the red practice card after the consequence is finished and bring it back to the lunchroom supervisor.
When a student earns their 3rd red practice card it will come home with a note explaining the repeated problems in the lunchroom. The 3rd red practice card will need to be signed by an adult at home and returned to school. If there are significant problems in the lunchroom, or repeated issues we will reach out to you to discuss further consequences and strategies to help the student be successful in the lunchroom.
Thank you for your support and reinforcement at home for positive lunchroom expectations!
