Thunder Mountain Elementary School

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Thunderbird Times – January 2021

Shared vision:  We strive to be a positive community who thinks creatively, problem solves, and loves learning.

Happy New Year, Thunder Mountain Families!

We are excited to welcome you back to the second semester of our 2020-2021 school year!  We are so thankful for your continued support and partnership.

Report Cards

Please be looking for your child’s report card to come home next Tuesday, January 12th in their Tuesday Folders.

Responsive Classroom

Thunder Mountain staff and students have been working hard this year to incorporate elements of Responsive Classroom. What is Responsive Classroom?  It is an evidence-based approach to teaching and discipline that focuses on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness. The primary goal is for educators to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities where students develop strong social and academic skills and every student can thrive!

Independent research has found that the Responsive Classroom approach is associated with higher academic achievement in math and reading, improved school climate, and higher-quality instruction. It has been described by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as one of the most “well-designed evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) programs”.

Additionally, there is a focus on teacher effectiveness including:

• Designing lessons that are active and interactive
• Use effective teacher language to promote academic and social growth
• Encourage engagement by giving students meaningful choices
• Start each day in a way that sets a positive tone for learning
• Set high expectations and teach students how to meet them
• Establish routines that promote autonomy and independence
• Build a sense of community & shared purpose
• Teach students 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation

PTO - Wednesday, January 13th:

Please join us for our PTO meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at 4:30.  This meeting will be held virtually.  Here is the meeting link: https://meet.google.com/kpk-twuj-fvc?hs=122&authuser=0

Reminders: 

Cold Weather

Please send your students to school with warm coats, gloves and hats.  

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Remember there is no school on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Morning Arrival

Breakfast and student supervision on the playground starts at 8:35 each morning.  There is no supervision for your student prior to this time.  Students needing to arrive prior to 8:35 should enroll in the K-Kids before/after school program.  If you would like more information on the K-Kids program, please contact the main office.

January Events

Please click here for our January calendar: Thunder Mountain January 2020 Calendar

Schedule 

*Students may arrive no sooner than 8:35

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