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Thompson Weekly Newsletter Week of 3/30/2026

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (01:00 PM)
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J.R. Thompson Elementary

Weekly Family Newsletter

March 30, 2026

Engage.Empower.Excel

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A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by trees and landscaping.
 

Hello Thompson Families!

Welcome to 2025-26 school year! We look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the greatest experience to impact their education!

Important reminders: Doors open at 7:15 AM for students; Breakfast is Free to all students!

Students tardy after 7:50 AM, Parents WILL be directed to sign the student in at front door.

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram to keep up with the amazing things that are happening on our campus!! FACEBOOK: @JRThompsonTigers

Click below to view Mesquite ISD School Basics!
  • Student Dress Code
  • Forms
  • Code Conduct
  • Handbook
  • and More!
 
Click to view MISD School Basics
Click: Thompson Welcome Letter
 

We're proud of our Tigers R.I.S.E. Morning announcements crew! Click to see this past week's morning announcements!

Past Week Morning Announcements
 

Upcoming Events

April 1 - Little Readers
April 1 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 2 - Drills [Shelter in Place (hazmat) & Fire]
April 2 - Librarian Appreciation Celebration
April 2 - Autism Awareness Day! Wear Blue!
April 3 - Student/ Staff Holiday
April 6 - 10 - National Assistant Principal Week - We Appreciate Mrs. Baxter! [Click to view her favorites]
------ Join us in the 'Baxter Effect' Dress-Up Days:
------ Monday: Wear Cool Shoes because she steps up for culture!
------ Tuesday: Wear Bold Prints and Colors because she brings bold energy!
------ Wednesday: Wear Motivational Shirt or College because she believes words matter!
------ Thursday: Dress like a 'traveler, tourist or destination' because Baxter effect will take you places!
------ Friday: Wear Hats to represent how she wears so many hats as a leader!
April 7 - Help us 'Chalk the Walk' with encouraging phrases!
April 10 - Kindergarten Field Trip [Dallas Environmental Education Center]
April 15 - 3rd Grade Field Trip [Dallas Cowboys Stadium]
April 22 - Administrative Professional Day
 
Click to view Staff Favorites
 

April 1 - Little Readers

Join us for our next Little Readers event this Wednesday, April 1st from 8-9 AM in the Thompson Library. Join us for an engaging read aloud, sing along, and craft 🐣 If you are interested in attending, please fill out the April Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCbco9rh8GDgrMjJLcnEh1PK40r_HqVWbaZVo-tlNp8TafBQ/viewform?usp=dialog
 

STAAR Encouraging Letters

We’re getting ready for STAAR, and we’d love your support! Parents are invited to write an encouraging letter to their child to help boost their confidence and remind them to do their best. These letters will be shared during our STAAR parade. Please turn them in to the front office in a sealed envelope or send them to your child’s teacher by 4/2. Thank you for partnering with us to support our students!
 

Help us Celebrate AP Week for Mrs. Baxter! Click to view her favorites!

A poster for "The Baxter Effect: Happy Assistant Principal's Week" with a schedule of daily themes and activities.
 

3rd - 5th Grade STAAR Info

Important STAAR Reminders
Timeline outlining STAAR test dates for 3rd-5th graders: Reading on April 8, Science on April 15, and Math on April 22.
 

Important: Persistent misbehavior will lead to loss of Field Trip participation due to safety concerns.

Poster about important field trip information for families, featuring a yellow school bus and a tiger mascot.
 

25-26 Thompson Yearbook

The 25-26 Thompson Elementary Yearbook is now available for purchase! Yearbooks are $15 and can be ordered online at https://www.balfour.com/texas/mesquite/thompson-elementary-school
 
April 2026 calendar with school events and holidays, featuring a tiger mascot.
 

Counselor's Corner

A graphic promoting the 'Caught Being Kind Challenge' with tickets and an emotion meter.
 
Poster for PK-K BIL/ESL Summer School from June 1 - July 2, 2026, featuring children and school-related graphics.
 

Heart Words

Practicing Heart Words at home helps students read more smoothly and confidently. Every little bit counts! Check the photo for the word list and practice a little each night as we work together to Engage, Empower and help every student Excel!
A cartoon tiger sits reading a book surrounded by stacks of books and a bookshelf.
A cartoon tiger reads a book in a library setting, surrounded by stacks of books.
Thompson Elementary Tigers logo with a list of 2nd-grade words to practice, organized by unit.
 

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

March Volunteer Opportunities

We are excited to offer several parent volunteer opportunities in April! Please use the sign-up link below to view available dates and times. A flyer is also attached for additional details.

⭐ Opportunities marked with a star indicate volunteer roles.

 
Thompson Elementary seeks Dads & Difference Makers on Friday, April 24, from 7:15 AM to 7:50 AM.
 

Volunteers: Lunch Time Monitoring

If you're available to help us with Lunch Time volunteering to assist with monitoring, opening milks, supporting students, we'd like to have you! Please sign up here!

Mondays & Fridays only beginning September 19

A colorful flyer invites volunteers to help during lunch, with QR codes for sign-up.
 

Lunch Visitors

Due to spacing & flow in our cafeteria, we will have specific days for each grade level to enjoy lunch with visitors (2 per student max):

  • Tuesdays: Pre-K, 1st Grade and 4th Grade
  • Wednesdays: Kinder and 5th Grade
  • Thursdays: 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade

Parents/Visitors will need to have their ID badges to scan for entry through our RAPTOR system to enter campus for lunch. Please plan to attend the building with only lunch items.

Help us in planning for spacing! We have space for 12 total adults per grade level lunch.


To reserve your spot to eat with your child or for any questions, please call front office.

Thank you!
 
The logo for SchoolStore, featuring the text 'SchoolStore' in white on a blue background.
How to Setup!

School Store Fundraiser!

Dear Families,

Our school will be participating in the SchoolStore program this year. This online program helps our school earn cash without students selling door-to-door, collecting money or delivering products. Over 300 merchants, including WalMart, BestBuy, Family Bookstore, Kohl's and Old Navy, have joined together to give back up to 50% of all sales to our school just for shopping through SchoolStore.com. 

To shop and support our school, simply go to www.schoolstore.com and select our school. 

Participation is key in helping get the word out about our School Store. Soon your child will come home with a lanyard requesting you to help them send emails to friends and family. When you enter email addresses, you'll receive a prize code your child can return for a prize. Thank you for your family's support of our school!
 
Thompson April Cafe Menu featuring pizza, fries, wraps, salad, and chicken wings.

Important: Students to Arrive Early

Breakfast Line open from 7:15 - 7:55

Lunch Menu - April
Breakfast Menu - April
 

Student Counseling Support

Families, if you feel your child may benefit from individual or group counseling to support their social-emotional well-being, you may use this link to submit a parent referral for your child to receive service from the school counselor.

Click for Resource
 

Please view details of our campus behavior plan - The 'Reminder' System

A school poster titled 'The Reminder System' with the Thompson Tigers logo.
 

Ask your child about 'Tigers R.I.S.E.'

A red graphic with the word RISE and related values: Respect, Impact, Self-Control, Excel.
 
Thompson Elementary 2025-26 information graphic with important dates and contact information.

Thompson Family Dashboard

We understand you have many places to find information. As we start the school year, please bookmark this parent dashboard link to quickly click important information.

A map of Thompson Elementary School shows traffic flow for drop-off and pick-up.
 
Thompson Elementary school logo featuring a friendly tiger mascot.

Visit our Facebook Page

Be sure to visit and follow our Thompson Elementary Facebook page for the latest updates, event reminders, photos, and celebrations throughout the school year.

It’s the best way to stay in the loop and be part of our school community to share all the exciting things happening at Thompson Elementary!

 

Important!

An advertisement encourages families to download the AYO app.

IMPORTANT: Download App for Communication

Parents, stay connected and informed this school year with the MyAYO app! 📲 Receive notifications and reminders from your child’s school and teachers, engage in classroom and extracurricular activities, and communicate directly with educators.

Everything you need in one place to support your child’s educational journey! Download MyAYO today from your App Store or Google Play Store!
 
Thompson Elementary Tigers logo with colorful background and motivational words.

Contact us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

(972) 882-7190
thompsones@mesquiteisd.org
https://thompsonelementary.mesquiteisd.org/


[Tuesday, Mar 31 at 4:19 PM]
Families, please see updated newsletter with April Lunch Menu and reminders for important events!