OUR MISSION - Thayne Elementary is dedicated to the ABC’s of Education:

• Academics
• Building relationships
• Connecting knowledge to the real world

PTO  LITERACY  WEEK  was  held  at  Thayne  Elementary  last  month.    It  was  a  wonderful  week  of  fun  
and  reading!    Students  celebrated  reading  by  dressing-­‐up  as  their  favorite  character,  wearing  
their  favorite  hat,  showing  off  their  socks,  etc.    Second  Grade  teachers  delighted  listeners  with  a  
reader’s  theater  performance  on  KRSV  radio.    The  PTO  even  delivered  a  book  to  every  student.    
Students  kept  track  of  their  reading  minutes  at  home.    Classrooms  reading  the  most  won  a  
Popcorn  Party.    Congratulations  to  Mrs.  Point’s  Kindergarten  class  for  reading  2305  minutes,  
Mrs.  Matijczyk’s  first  grade  class  with  2608  minutes,  Mr.  Earling’s  2nd  grade  class  read  3082  
minutes,  and  Mrs.  Jackson’s  third  grade  class  had  3831  minutes.  Overall  the  total  minutes  the  
entire  school  read  was  35,654  minutes.    Wow!!!    Thank  you  so  much  to  Aimee  Thomas,  Elaine  
Sotelo,  and  all  the  PTO  volunteers  who  helped  make  it  such  a  great  event!      
 
TEACHER  APPRECIATION,  sponsored  yearly  by  the  PTO,  was  a  wonderful  experience  for  
teachers  and  staff  at  Thayne  Elementary.    We  would  like  to  thank  the  PTO,  all  the  volunteers  
who  brought  the  wonderful  food,  and  Amy  Simpson  and  Cecily  Crook  for  directing  this  event.    
The  cookies,  casseroles,  fruits  and  vegetables,  treats,  and  other  special  events  were  terrific!!!    
We  are  very  thankful  for  your  thoughtfulness,  kindness,  and  support!    Thayne  Elementary  
parents  are  the  best!!!  
 
ONE  MORE  THANK  YOU  TO  THE  PTO!    Words  cannot  express  the  gratitude  that  all  Thayne  
Elementary  staff  and  students  have  for  the  many  countless  hours  of  service  given  throughout  
the  past  year!    Thank  you  for  volunteering  in  the  classroom,  Muffins  with  Moms  and  Doughnuts  
with  Dads,  Science  Fair,  Literacy  Week,  Teacher  Appreciation,  etc.,  etc.,  etc.    Our  records  show  
approximately  2000  hours  of  service  this  year  so  far.    Many,  many  thanks!      
 
MESSAGE  FROM  PTO:      Dear  Parents  and  Guardians,    Thanks  so  much  for  the  food  and  treats  
brought  to  the  school  during  Teacher  Appreciation  Week.    It  was  a  good  way  to  show  the  staff  
how  much  they  mean  to  us.    There  are  still  pans  and  dishes  leftover  in  the  teacher’s  lounge,  so  if  
you  sent  food  in  a  non-­‐disposable  container,  please  be  sure  to  pick  it  up.    Also,  there  were  many  
requests  for  your  recipes;  particularly  for  the  salads,  bread,  and  casseroles  brought  in.    If  you’d  
be  willing  to  share  your  recipe  and  send  it  to  school  with  your  child,  we  could  then  make  copies  
and  have  them  available  in  the  office.    Thanks  again  for  supporting  the  teachers,  staff  and  PTO!  

May 1-7 MAP Testing

May 3 AIMs testing for grades 1-3 in the afternoon.
May 6 AIMs testing for Kindergarten in the afternoon.
May 7 School Sing
May 11 Second Grade field trip
May 12 First grade field trip
May 14 Native American Day
May 17 SVHS Swing club assembly at 12:15 with 3rd trimester AR celebration to follow
May 18 Wyoming Reads - 1st grade
May 20 1st grade play at 12:15 (dress rehearsal at 8:30)
May 21 Year-end AR Celebration
May 24 Awards Assembly at 12:15 pm
May 25 Field Day sponsored by PTO
Kindergarten graduation or celebrations will be held. Watch for a notes from
May 26
teachers with the details.
May 26 Third grade field trip
May 27 Last day school for students – half day release at 10:45