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Thompson Elementary: Back to School Edition - August 9, 2026

Posted Date: 08/09/26 (02:38 PM)
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Thompson Elementary school logo featuring a friendly tiger mascot.

J.R. Thompson Elementary

Back To School Edition

August 9, 2026

Engage.Empower.Excel

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

Hello Thompson Families!


Welcome to a new school year at Thompson Elementary!

We are excited to partner with our Tiger families as we begin our
2026–2027 theme, "The Next Chapter Starts Here."
Together, we'll create meaningful learning experiences that
help every student Engage, Empower, and Excel.

Thank you for trusting us with your children! We look forward to an incredible year of growth, success, and to R.I.S.E for Tiger Pride!

~ Mrs. Stacy Bennett
Principal of Thompson Elementary

Keep up with us on Facebook this summer! @JRThompsonTigers
 
A yellow school bus with the words "SCHOOL BUS" written on its front.

Families, please provide us with details on how your child will get home on first day of school AND remainder of year.

How Will Your Student Get Home?
 
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School Supply List
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26-27 Student Enrollment

Dear Thompson Elementary Families,

As we begin preparing for an exciting new school year, we are planning for student enrollment and staffing for next year. If your child will not be returning to Thompson Elementary for the upcoming school year, please let us know as soon as possible.

This information helps us plan and prepare to best support all of our students and families.

If your student will NOT be returning, please email us at THOMPSONES@MESQUITEISD.ORG

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate all that you do for our Thompson students and staff!

Warmly,
Thompson Elementary
 

Tuesday, August 11 is First Day of School!

Thompson Elementary School's "First Day of School" announcement with key information for parents and students.
 

Upcoming Dates

August 10 - PreK and Kinder Preview Day!
  • 8 - 10 AM
  • This is highly encouraged so that parents/guardians will preview what students' route will be on first days of school. Parents will not be permitted to walk students to class on first day of school. So, please come on preview day!
  • Remember to send your PK and Kinder student with their lanyard daily to help with morning transitions/arrival!
August 11 - First Day of School
  • Doors open at 7:20 AM
  • As a reminder, only students will be permitted into the building. Hug Zones will be outside of the school for your first day of school photos and to send your student in the building with a staff member.
  • School Begins at 7:50 AM
August 24 - Beginning of Year Testing Begins
August 28 - FriYAY morning Assembly
  • Have students in their spirit wear!
September 1 - Parent Teacher / Volunteer Zoom [ 6:00 - 6:30 PM] *Link will be shared*
September 4 - Deadline for Device Fee
September 17 - Hispanic Heritage Event [5:00 - 6:15 PM]
September 24 - Academic Parent Info Night [5:00 PM - 6:00 PM]
 

Please review shoe policy for PE Safety

Poster titled 'SHOE POLICY' outlining dress code for PE classes, requiring closed-toe tennis shoes.
 

PTO Interest / Parent Volunteers

Help Us Build an Amazing School Community!

We'd love to continue to partner with you this school year! Please complete this short form if you're interested in supporting our students, staff, and families through PTO.

 

Our first 30 days will build strong routines, R.I.S.E. expectations, CHAMPS, safety, and positive school culture.

Thompson Elementary's 'Our First 30 Days' schedule, detailing expectations, C.H.A.M.P.S., goal setting, drills, and review weeks.

Ask your child about what they learned and how they will R.I.S.E.

 

Arrival / Dismissal Map - Families, please familiarize yourself with map for drop-off and pick-up to ensure safety.

Diagram of Thompson Elementary School's traffic flow for arrival and dismissal, showing bus and car routes.
 

Important: Dismissal Information

Help us dismiss your child safely!

IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS:

Car Rider = Remain in Car line and stay in your car for pickup **Display your RED cartags for dismissals**

Walkers = Students that walk home.

However, For PK - 2nd Graders:
  • An adult must walk-up to pick up these younger students from door 5 [cafeteria].
  • Older Walker Siblings will be dismissed from Door 6 to walk where they need to with their younger siblings.
  • For 3rd - 5th Grade Walkers with no siblings, they will be released to walk.

If you need to change dismissal, PLEASE call front office by 2:50 PM.
 

Device Insurance Fee Due

Each student receiving a district-issued Chromebook or iPad and charger in grades PK-12 will pay an annual non-refundable device insurance fee of $20 per device.

For families with multiple students, the device insurance fee will not exceed $60.

This is a single payment for the school year designed to cover the cost of your student's first accidental device damage. If the device insurance fee is not paid by September 4, 2026, or a payment plan is not in place, families will be required to pay the full cost of device repairs and replacement in the event of damage, including for the first incident.

 

Lunch Visitors begin week of September 1

Lunch Visitors will begin September 1
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 VERKADA 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!
 

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 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!

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/