Principal Message

Principal Steve Seberson

March 2024

March greetings to our Thomas families, 

Calendar this Big Event this month - Student-Led Conferences.

Wednesday, March 13th, 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 14th, 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, March 15th, 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Conferences can be scheduled outside of these days by contacting your students Connections teacher.

Why are conferences important?

Families set the tone for children to understand the value of education and the impact it will have on their future. Depending on the grade level, students will discuss their progress in school, grades, attendance, goals, and collaborate with you about class registration for the next school year. Your responsibility is to ask questions about how they are progressing toward meeting their responsibilities as students. This conference format teaches and prepares students to take ownership of who they are as learners. Presentations are a professional and educational practice that students must learn and demonstrate as they grow as lifelong collaborative learners who can demonstrate character and leadership.

How to sign up:

Schedule your student-led conference through Skyward (open family access, go to conferences, choose the all-conference link, then select a time), or email your students’ connections teacher. You can also call the school at 253-583-5440 to set a conference time. With your support, our expectation is that all students will have a successful conference. 

March Events:

Sports and after-school activities and clubs

March 8th PTSA popcorn Friday
March 18th PTSA monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m.
March 22nd Coffee and Conversation with Thomas administration and parents 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the library.

Performing Arts Concerts: Additional communication will be sent regarding concerts.

 

March 20th Band (tentative due to sports playoffs)
March 21st Orchestra (tentative due to sports playoffs)
March 25th Jazz Band
March 27th Choir

Please work with us by encouraging your child to demonstrate their best selves and their best work at school and at home. As parents, we set the tone for how our children understand their educational journey.

We wish the best for our Thomas families this March. We are thankful to our families serving in the military at JBLM. 

We are “Lifelong Collaborative Learners who Demonstrate Character and Leadership”

 

Principal Steve Seberson